Amitabh Bachchan: News

11 Jul 2020

Bollywood

Amitabh Bachchan, son Abhishek test positive for coronavirus; hospitalized

In an unfortunate development, veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. They both have been admitted to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai.

09 Jul 2020

Bollywood

RIP Jagdeep: Bollywood thanks the veteran for decades of entertainment

Veteran actor Jagdeep, who played the iconic role of Soorma Bhopali in cult classic Sholay, and made the audience laugh for decades through his unmatchable comic timing and onscreen antics, passed away on Wednesday at his residence in Mumbai. He was 81. He will be laid to rest today.

08 Jul 2020

Bollywood

Top five movies of birthday girl, Neetu Kapoor

Starting out her career at the age of eight, Neetu Kapoor had a tremendous journey in films.

13 Jun 2020

Ayushmann Khurrana

'Gulabo Sitabo' movie review: A rather bumbling affair

Gulabo Sitabo, streaming now on Prime Video, is a lot about the things that Shoojit Sircar's films have come to be known for: the simplicity and charm of daily life, for instance.

10 Jun 2020

Google Maps

Amitabh Bachchan may soon guide you on Google Maps

You may soon be traveling with Amitabh Bachchan, or at least his iconic voice.

22 May 2020

Ayushmann Khurrana

'Gulabo Sitabo' trailer: Bachchan, Khurrana offer a wacky slice-of-life comedy

The first official trailer of Shoojit Sircar's highly-anticipated movie Gulabo Sitabo is here.

14 May 2020

Bollywood

What Amitabh Bachchan said about 'Gulabo Sitabo' going digital

Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer Gulabo Sitabo has become the first big-ticket Bollywood outing to be released directly on a digital platform, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.

14 May 2020

Amazon

Amitabh-Ayushmann's 'Gulabo Sitabo' to release on Amazon Prime this June

Amazon Prime India just made its biggest movie acquisition till now.

12 May 2020

Bollywood

Amitabh Bachchan remembers 'Don', as the classic clocks 42 years

There have been a few movies as iconic as Don.

03 May 2020

Instagram

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's five most smashing looks

Former Miss World and Bollywood diva, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, needs no introduction.

29 Apr 2020

Bollywood

RIP Irrfan Khan: Film personalities and politicians pay tribute

One of the finest actors that the Indian soil has ever produced and arguably the best in contemporary Bollywood, the maverick, the ever-humble and the fighter Irrfan Khan has left us.

28 Apr 2020

Instagram

COVID-19: Abhishek buys Farah's daughter's sketch for Rs. 1 lakh

As part of her initiative to feed the homeless people and stray animals who have been affected due to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown, Farah Khan's daughter Anya (12) has been making pet sketches and offering them for sale.

Amitabh Bachchan spreads fake news about coronavirus, again

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged citizens to neither spread false information nor fall for fake news related to coronavirus, but perhaps, Bollywood's megastar Amitabh Bachchan didn't get the memo.

24 Mar 2020

Bollywood

Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina to come together for Vikas Bahl's next

While Bollywood is in a shutdown mode due to the coronavirus pandemic, we have some good news for fans.

23 Mar 2020

Narendra Modi

Coronavirus: Amitabh Bachchan shares misinformation; gets schooled

At such a crucial time when feelings of anxiety and panic have engulfed the entire world, we are not only fighting the novel coronavirus pandemic but also the rampant myths and misinformation that surround the deadly disease.

04 Mar 2020

Deepika Padukone

The Holi playlist for added fun, unlimited cheer

Songs are as integral a part of Holi as colors, and Bollywood has made sure we never run out of them.

29 Feb 2020

Instagram

Amitabh Bachchan is mighty impressed by the 'scintillating' Alia Bhatt

Big B is all praises for the younger generation of Bollywood. After saying great things about his Brahmastra co-star Ranbir Kapoor, veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan took to social media once again, this time to appreciate Alia Bhatt, calling her "effervescent" and "supremely talented".

19 Feb 2020

Facebook

Amar Singh says he regrets his overreaction against Bachchan

Once close friends, former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh and actor Amitabh Bachchan, infamously grew apart in the last few years.

21 Jan 2020

Bollywood

'Jhund': Nagraj Manjule, Amitabh Bachchan's film's teaser out

The first official teaser trailer of acclaimed Marathi filmmaker Nagraj Manjule and Amitabh Bachchan's upcoming sports drama film Jhund is out.

14 Jan 2020

Rishi Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor's sister Ritu Nanda passes away at 71

The daughter of veteran Bollywood actor Raj Kapoor, Ritu Nanda, passed away this morning at the age of 71.

30 Dec 2019

India

My hero: Abhishek congratulates Amitabh for Dadasaheb Phalke award

On Sunday, actor Abhishek Bachchan took to his Instagram to pen a heartfelt note for father and veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan after the latter was conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award.

23 Dec 2019

Bollywood

Down with fever: Bachchan to skip National Film Awards ceremony

Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday revealed that he will not be able to attend the National Film Awards ceremony in Delhi on Monday (December 23). He said he is down with fever and is not allowed to travel.

29 Nov 2019

Bollywood

Will tonight's be the last 'KBC' episode ever?

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who recently joined Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in Manali for the shoot of Ayan Mukerji's upcoming movie Brahmastra, hinted at his impending retirement, in a cryptic blog.

15 Nov 2019

Bollywood

Amitabh Bachchan shares picture of old letter written by Abhishek

As is common knowledge, Amitabh Bachchan takes his social media presence rather seriously. The 77-year-old megastar never misses out an opportunity to share candid throwback pictures of his family.

11 Nov 2019

Mamata Banerjee

Amitabh Bachchan shares bedridden photo; recovering from 'Don'-era injuries

Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has been bedridden the past few days as his health has taken a hit.

08 Nov 2019

Shah Rukh Khan

#BoycottKBC trends over inaccurate reference to Chhatrapati Shivaji; Sony apologizes

Sony TV on Friday issued an apology after the hit game show Kaun Banega Crorepati drew criticism over the manner in which it referenced the Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on Wednesday's episode.

18 Oct 2019

Bollywood

Amitabh Bachchan hospitalized for routine checkup: Details here

Iconic actor Amitabh Bachchan has been admitted to Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital for routine check-up, PTI reported on Friday.

11 Oct 2019

Bollywood

5 ridiculously expensive things Amitabh Bachchan owns

Amitabh Bachchan is a veteran actor and one of the most recognizable faces in Bollywood.

25 Sep 2019

Bollywood

Bachchan on Dadasaheb Phalke Award win: Deeply grateful and humbled

Amitabh Bachchan, who was "selected unanimously" for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, took to Twitter to express that he feels "deeply grateful and most humbled" for this honor.

21 Sep 2019

Salman Khan

#YoSonakshiSoDumb trends after actress fails to answer question on Ramayana

The recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 11 was all about humor and glamour as Sonakshi Sinha was the special guest for the Karamveer segment.

19 Sep 2019

Kapil Sharma

TRP report: Amitabh Bachchan's 'KBC 11' proves its mettle

After witnessing a significant dip in TRPs last week, the latest report released by the Broadcast Audience Research Council India (BARC) came with a sigh of relief.

14 Sep 2019

Entertainment

What was 'KBC 11's first crorepati Sanoj Raj's winning secret?

Sanoj Raj, an IAS aspirant from Bihar, created history as he became the first crorepati of Kaun Banega Crorepati 11.

13 Sep 2019

London

Amitabh Bachchan reveals how he got married to Jaya

Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan are one of the most celebrated couples in B-town.

12 Sep 2019

Kaun Banega Crorepati

#TRPReport: Is Amitabh Bachchan's 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' losing grip?

The much-awaited TRP ratings for week 36 have been released by the Broadcast Audience Research Council India (BARC), and it doesn't look like encouraging for many shows.

11 Sep 2019

Abhishek Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai looks amazing in her throwback baby shower pictures

It has been 12 years since Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai got married.

11 Sep 2019

Bihar

IAS aspirant Sanoj Raj becomes first crorepati of 'KBC11'

Amitabh Bachchan's Kaun Banega Crorepati 11, which started airing from August 19, got its first crorepati.

07 Sep 2019

Moon

#Chandrayaan2: Bollywood lauds ISRO's efforts, says "We're proud of you"

Last night, the nation witnessed a heartbreaking moment after Vikram Lander of Chandrayaan-2 lost communication with ISRO's ground station.

07 Sep 2019

Abhishek Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan once carried this actress' shoes on the sets

Amitabh Bachchan, who enjoys a massive fan following, recently revealed that he's a big fan of veteran actress Waheeda Rehman.

06 Sep 2019

The Kapil Sharma Show

TRP report: 'TMKOC,' 'KBC11' win hearts, witness jump in ratings

The Broadcast Audience Research Council India (BARC) has finally released the much-awaited TRP report (a day late though) for week 35, and looks like it hasn't changed much.