Why Famous:One of the most successful and well-regarded actors in the history of Indian cinema, Bachchan first gained popularity in the 1970s as the "angry young man" of Bollywood.
He gained prominence in movies such as "Sholay", "Namak Haraam" and "Agneepath". Bachchan made his Hollywood debut in the 2013 movie "The Great Gatsby".
1973-06-03 Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan marries actress Jaya Bhaduri
Events in the Life of Amitabh Bachchan
1973-05-11 Ground-breaking Indian crime film "Zanjeer" directed by Prakash Mehra and starring "The Angry Young Man" Amitabh Bachchan released
1975-08-15 Indian action-adventure film "Sholay" directed by Ramesh Sippy, starring Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan is released, highest-grossing Indian film ever
1982-07-26 Indian film star Amitabh Bachchan is seriously injured filming a fight scene for the movie "Coolie"
2001-09-10 Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan is awarded Actor of the Century at the Alexandria Film Festival
2018-11-20 Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan confirms he has paid off the debts of 1,398 farmers worth $560,000, amid Indian agricultural crisis
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