Amitabh Bachchan: News
15 Jan 2021
VaccineCOVID-19 caller tune featuring Bachchan's voice is being replaced
Ahead of the COVID-19 vaccination drive in India, the voice lent by Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan for the coronavirus public service announcement on phone calls has been replaced with a new one starting Thursday.
09 Jan 2021
XBig B celebrates 45 million Twitter followers with vintage picture
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan today clocked 45 million (4.5 crore) followers on the social media giant Twitter.
07 Jan 2021
Delhi High CourtPetition filed to remove Bachchan's voice from COVID-19 caller tune
A Public Interest Litigation or PIL has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking the removal of the Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan's voice from the caller tune on precautions against the coronavirus.
21 Dec 2020
PunjabBig B remembers mother Teji Bachchan on death anniversary
Penning a soulful tribute to his mother Teji Bachchan on her 13th death anniversary today, Amitabh Bachchan said her blessings continue to be with the family.
11 Dec 2020
GoogleKanika Kapoor, Rhea Chakraborty among 2020's most googled personalities
With the new year just around the corner, it's time to look back at how this year unfolded.
09 Dec 2020
Akshay KumarAkshay, SRK feature on Forbes' list of most influential stars
Forbes Asia has released a list of top 100 most influential celebrities on social media across the Asia-Pacific region.
08 Dec 2020
XBachchan, 'Dil Bechara,' 'Mirzapur 2' most tweeted about in 2020
Just like every other industry, 2020 was an unusual year for the entertainment world too.
07 Dec 2020
Abhishek BachchanTV actor Divya Bhatnagar dies of COVID-19 at 34
Television actor Divya Bhatnagar, perhaps best known for her role in the show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, has passed away after battling COVID-19.
20 Nov 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court refuses to lift stay on release of 'Jhund'
The Supreme Court has refused to lift the stay on the release of Amitabh Bachchan-starrer upcoming film Jhund.
19 Nov 2020
Kaun Banega Crorepati'KBC 12': Second 'crorepati,' Mohita Sharma, talks about her experience
Amitabh Bachchan-hosted game show Kaun Banega Crorepati 12 got its second "crorepati" this week.
12 Nov 2020
Kaun Banega CrorepatiNazia Nasim, 'KBC 12's first 'crorepati,' talks about her journey
On Wednesday's episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati season 12, Nazia Nasim became the first contestant of this season to win the enviable prize of Rs. 1 crore.
09 Nov 2020
AcharyaChiranjeevi tests positive for COVID-19; quarantined at home
Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
08 Nov 2020
Hindustan TimesAjay Devgn all set to direct Amitabh Bachchan in 'Mayday'
After a gap of seven years, Ajay Devgn and Amitabh Bachchan are all set to reunite for another exciting project.
03 Nov 2020
Kaun Banega CrorepatiFIR against Amitabh Bachchan, 'KBC' for hurting religious sentiments
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA in Maharashtra on Tuesday approached the police, seeking action against Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and the makers of television game show Kaun Banega Crorepati 12, which the 78-year-old actor currently hosts.
27 Oct 2020
Sony TVAbhishek rubbishes rumors about Amitabh getting hospitalized
Since Monday, reports of megastar Amitabh Bachchan getting hospitalized have been doing the rounds.
16 Oct 2020
KolkataRuna Saha, first contestant to sit directly on 'KBC's hot-seat
Runa Saha, a 43-year-old homemaker and entrepreneur from Kolkata, created history by becoming the first-ever contestant to sit directly on the Kaun Banega Crorepati hot seat.
11 Oct 2020
Deepika PadukoneAmitabh Bachchan turns 78, talks about 'greatest' birthday gift
He is an icon. He is larger than life. He is an actor and much more.
28 Sep 2020
Shah Rukh Khan'KBC 12' premiers tonight: What's new in the social-distancing era?
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is all set to grace the small screen with the beloved game show Kaun Banega Crorepati, which premiers tonight.
22 Sep 2020
BollywoodRanbir Kapoor to make digital debut with 10-part action series?
Hold your breath, ladies and gentlemen! Ranbir Kapoor might soon make a stylish entry into your digital screens.
20 Sep 2020
Narendra Modi"Baseless": Anurag Kashyap responds to sexual harassment allegation
On Saturday, actor Payal Ghosh accused filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of sexually assaulting her in the past. In her tweet, the actor appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his help.
18 Sep 2020
Kaun Banega Crorepati'Kaun Banega Crorepati 12' to premiere on September 28
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is all set to return to the small screen with the beloved game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.
14 Sep 2020
BollywoodSoon, you will hear Amitabh Bachchan speak on Alexa devices
In a bid to grow its footprint in the Indian market, Amazon is bringing a way to hear Amitabh Bachchan speak on Alexa-powered Echo devices.
24 Aug 2020
BollywoodEverything that happened in the entertainment world today
On Monday, news in the world of entertainment was about a fresh teaser release, an update on the latest edition of Amitabh Bachchan-hosted KBC, and some more developments in the death case of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
21 Aug 2020
IndiaDilip Kumar's brother Aslam Khan dies, had contracted COVID-19
Aslam Khan, the younger brother of legendary actor Dilip Kumar, passed away on Friday morning at a hospital in Mumbai. He was 88.
20 Aug 2020
BatmanEverything that happened in the entertainment world today
On Thursday, news in the world of entertainment was about another tragic death, a fresh trailer release, Saumya Tandon bidding farewell to the popular serial Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai, and more.
08 Aug 2020
IndiaHappy to go home: Abhishek Bachchan tests negative for COVID-19
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has tested negative for the novel coronavirus and will soon be discharged from the hospital.
04 Aug 2020
AmulAccused of 'advertising' hospital, Bachchan uses Hindi cuss phrase
As it appears, Amitabh Bachchan is taking the trolls way too seriously of late.
02 Aug 2020
Abhishek BachchanCOVID-19: Amitabh Bachchan tests negative, discharged from hospital
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has tested negative for the novel coronavirus and has been discharged from the hospital.
01 Aug 2020
IndiaMade my week: Bachchan Jr. receives letter from Chelsea
Abhishek Bachchan, who is a big time Chelsea fan, was clearly over the moon this afternoon, as he received well wishes from his favorite football club.
28 Jul 2020
India'You don't know who fathered you,' Big B tells troll
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was full of emotions on Monday night, as he sat down to pen his daily blog entry. Bachchan is currently admitted to Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital for coronavirus treatment.
27 Jul 2020
IndiaAishwarya, Aaradhya test negative for COVID-19, discharged from hospital
Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as well as her eight-year-old daughter, Aaradhya, have tested negative for the coronavirus. They were diagnosed with the disease on July 12.
26 Jul 2020
BollywoodAll that happened in the entertainment world today
On Sunday, news in the world of entertainment was about Hollywood bidding farewell to a veteran star, Amitabh Bachchan sharing fresh thoughts from the hospital, and more loved-up reactions for Sushant Singh Rajput's swan song Dil Bechara.
23 Jul 2020
BollywoodEntertainment round-up: Abhijeet Bhattacharya's son is COVID-19 positive, and more
In the world of entertainment, news on Thursday was unwittingly about celebrities' COVID-19 test results. Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya's son tested positive, while megastar Amitabh Bachchan busted a fake news report claiming he "recovered" from the disease.
23 Jul 2020
IndiaAmitabh and Abhishek, battling COVID-19, likely to be discharged soon
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan (77) and his son, actor Abhishek Bachchan (44), who were admitted to Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital after being diagnosed with coronavirus earlier this month, are likely to be discharged soon.
17 Jul 2020
MaharashtraEntertainment round-up: Aishwarya Bachchan admitted to hospital, and more
Entertainment news on Friday remained dominated by some humanitarian gestures, some good-old SRK-style wit, and a couple of trailer and first look launches.
16 Jul 2020
NetflixWhat made news in the entertainment world today?
In perhaps the biggest-ever announcement from Netflix India, the streaming giant on Thursday unveiled a line-up of 17 Indian movies and shows, that will be out in coming months.
15 Jul 2020
BollywoodWhat all happened in the entertainment world today?
News in the entertainment world once again remained dominated by coronavirus and its victims, as popular Kannada actor Dhruva Sarja tested positive for the disease.
14 Jul 2020
InstagramEntertainment round-up: Rhea, Ankita remember Sushant; Sara takes coronavirus test
Exactly a month after Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput died, his close friend Rhea Chakraborty, and former girlfriend, Ankita Lokhande, remembered him on Instagram.
13 Jul 2020
IndiaBachchans are stable, do not need intense treatment: Report
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan (77) and his son, actor Abhishek Bachchan (44), who are currently admitted to the isolation ward of Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital due to their COVID-19 diagnosis, are stable and do not require intense treatment, hospital sources informed PTI on Monday.
13 Jul 2020
IndiaAmitabh Bachchan, coronavirus-positive, thanks fans for 'eternal love'
Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently admitted to Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital after his coronavirus diagnosis, on Sunday thanked fans and colleagues for their concern and prayers.
