IN PICS: Amitabh Bachchan On His 78th Birthday As He Leaves For Shooting!

Amitabh Bachchan was last seen in the movie ‘Gulabo Sitabo’ which premiered directly on Amazon Prime. He will next be seen in the Ayan Mukerji’s next ‘Brahmastra’ co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. The megastar has also joined Prabhas and Deepika Padukone for their upcoming movie with Nag Ashwin. PIC CREDIT – Manav Manglani

Inspired by the phrase Inquilab Zindabad, the ‘Cheeni Kum’ actor was initially named Inquilaab. His father Harivansh Rai Bachchan however changed his name to Amitabh at the suggestion of fellow poet Sumitranandan Pant.PIC CREDIT – Manav Manglani

Amitabh Bachchan has also made appearance in a Hollywood movie ‘The Great Gatsby’ (2013), in which he played a non-Indian Jewish character, Meyer Wolfsheim. PIC CREDIT – Manav Manglani

The ‘Paa’ actor has been honoured by the Government of France with its highest civilian honour, Knight of the Legion of Honour, in 2007 for his exceptional career in the world of cinema and beyond. PIC CREDIT – Manav Manglani

The powerhouse of talent, Amitabh Bachchan, has also worked as a playback singer, film producer and television presenter other than acting. PIC CREDIT – Manav Manglani

The ‘Shamitabh’ actor has won numerous accolades in his career and has won four National Film Awards, Dadasaheb Phalke Award and many other awards at international film festivals and award ceremonies. PIC CREDIT – Manav Manglani

With a career spanning over five decades, Big B was born to famous poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan in Allahabad on October 11, 1942. PIC CREDIT – Manav Manglani

As the ‘Piku’ actor turns a year older today, he was clicked outside as he left for shooting. PIC CREDIT – Manav Manglani

The megastar of Bollywood celebrates his 78th birthday today (October 11). PIC CREDIT – Manav Manglani

Amitabh Bachchan is considered as one of the greatest actors of the century and has gained popularity with movies like ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Deewaar’, ‘Sholay’ and others. PIC CREDIT – Manav Manglani