Amitabh Bachchan
The famous megastar Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942, in Ahmedabad. This superstar has shaped Indian cinema with his blockbuster performance. He was born to Harivansh Rai Bachchan, a popular poet known for his work in Hindi literature. He is also the famous poet who wrote Madhushala. His mother, Teji Bachchan, was a theater artist as well as a social activist. The superstar was originally named Inquilaab based on the popular phrase Inquilab Zindabad, which was later changed to Amitabh on the suggestion of Sumitranandan Pant, a famous poet. He had a humble upbringing where he was surrounded with Arts and music. From a young age. He studied at Sherwood College Nainital, where he was an excellent student who was excellent in academics and other activities. After completing his school, he studied at Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, where he was pursuing a bachelor of science. His passion for acting was something he had developed from a very young age during his college years. He would actively take part in dramas. Eventually, Amitabh Bachchan worked at Shaw Wallace and Bird & C., a shipping firm in Calcutta. Eventually, he tried his luck at All India Radio but was rejected due to his deep voice, which later on became his most appealing factor. He always remained encouraged towards his passion for acting and eventually moved to Mumbai in 1968.
The Inspiring Success Story of Amitabh Bachchan
- Early days of Amitabh Bachchan
- Journey to Bollywood
- Near-Fatal Accident
- The Grand Comeback
Early days of Amitabh Bachchan
After coming to Mumbai, he faced a lot of difficulties due to his 6’2“, tall height, deep voice, and unconventional look. It was very difficult for him to find any role, but even after so many difficulties, he never gave up, and in 1969, he got his first role in Mrinal Sen’s film Bhuvan Shome. This was a narrative role, and in the very same year, he got his first acting role in Saat Hindustani, where he won the award for best newcomer. Even after winning the best newcomer award, his Bollywood journey was not easy. He failed to have much success in the 1970s, as most of his movies were failures, but the universe had a different plan for him. Then came the 1973 Zanjeer, which was a blockbuster. This movie made him an overnight star. It gave him the persona of an angry man. He also worked in movies like Anand in 1971 alongside superstar Rajesh Khanna, where he won the best supporting actor award. He also worked in movies such as Bombay to Goa and Parwana, which showcased his talent, but this movie didn’t give him the success he deserved.
Journey to Bollywood
His role as inspector Vijay in Prakash Mehra’s Zanjeer made him a superstar. This movie got him his first Filmfare nomination for Best Actor. He had an intense acting style and was praised for his dialogue delivery skills. In his iconic movie role Deewar, he had the famous dialogue, “Mere paas maa Hai,” then Sholay, where he played the role of Jai. This movie is still one of the most well-liked. Next, in 1977, he acted in the movie Amar Akbar Anthony, then Don in 1978. All these movies solidified his position in the Bollywood industry. Movies such as Kala Pathar in 1979, Lavaris in 1981, Silsila in 1981, etc., are still some of the most iconic. By now, he was lovingly called the Shahenshah of Bollywood.
Near-Fatal Accident
While shooting the movie Coolie, he suffered a near-fatal injury, which caused him internal bleeding. During this time he was hospitalized for a month, but this accident paused his life. He took a temporary retirement from movies. In fact, between 1984 and 1987, he entered politics and contested from Allahabad in 1984, where he won with a huge margin, but by 1987, he decided to resign as he knew politics was not his cup of tea. After retiring from his political career, he tried his luck in movies such as Toofan and Ajooba, but these movies were a massive flop; he suffered a huge financial loss with his production company that made him bankrupt.
The Grand Comeback
He made his comeback by hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati in 2000, the Indian version of the famous show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. This show seems to have helped Amitabh Bachchan become nationwide successful again. This show was a huge hit, and this show helped him to restore his finances. He eventually again returned to Bollywood in mature roles like Mohabbatein, where he played the role of strict principal, Bagwan, Black, Piku, Pink, etc. These movies contributed to his various awards, like Padma Bhushan in 2001 and Padma Bhushan in 2015. He has acted in over 200 films across five decades. He has multiple national awards under his name. He is one of the most successful Bollywood actors who is even relevant today. He has reinvented himself after his various failures. He became a legend, overcoming his bankruptcy. Today, Amitabh Bachchan is a global symbol of success who has never given up even after his failure. Amitabh Bachchan is a family man who is also a great businessman. He married Jaya Bachchan in 1973 and has two children, Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Abhishek Bachchan. Abhishek Bachchan married the Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan has endorsed various brands such as Pepsi, Cadbury, Dairy Milk, Gujarat tourism, ICICI Bank, Dabur, polio eradication campaigns, Kalyan Jewellers, Emami, etc., making him one of the highest brand endorsers in India. He has also invested in Justdial, Ziddu.com, etc. He is the co-owner of India’s Super League football team, Kerala Blasters, and has promoted kabaddi in India. He is one of the most impressive and iconic superstars who have journeyed from failure to becoming Bollywood‘s biggest icon.
