TopicAmitabh Bachchan

Topic: Amitabh Bachchan

Bomb threat call causes scare at 3 Mumbai railway stations, Amitabh Bachchan’s bungalow

PTI - 7 August, 2021

The caller Friday night told Mumbai Police that bombs have been placed at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Byculla, Dadar railway stations, and at actor Amitabh Bachchan's house.

Over 1500 farmers bank loans paid off — Amitabh Bachchan pens details about philanthropy

PTI - 10 May, 2021

In a blog, the 78-year-old actor said he and his family have never felt pressured by the 'everyday abuse and the filth of distasteful comment' and quietly continued to help people.

Amitabh Bachchan undergoes second eye surgery, says ‘recovering well’

PTI - 15 March, 2021

The Bollywood megastar had previously written about the difficulty in his sight because of the first surgery, which made him spend his days 'doing nothing'.

50 years of Anand — Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s timeless classic is an ode to life

Unnati Sharma - 12 March, 2021

Thursday marks 50 years since Anand was released on 12 March 1971. It was well-received at the box office and went on to become the third-highest grossing film of 1971.

Amitabh Bachchan undergoes eye surgery, says ‘recovery is slow, difficult’

PTI - 1 March, 2021

The 78-year-old actor said he is spending his days with 'nothing to do' as he cannot read, write and see after the surgery, and hopes he will recover before the shoot of his next film.

Amitabh Bachchan hints at undergoing surgery for a medical condition

PTI - 28 February, 2021

In a one-line, cryptic message on his personal blog, the 78-year-old actor gave an update to his fans and followers on his health condition.

Amitabh Bachchan was once ‘casteless’ Hindu. Tandav, Ludo now flaunt loud, proud Brahmins

Ravi Shinde - 30 January, 2021

Pankaj Tripathi in Hotstar’s Criminal Justice to Saif Ali Khan in Tandav, Dabangg to Jolly LLB, Bollywood now showcases only Brahmin stories.

From Amitabh Bachchan’s Coolie to Tata Nano & the tricolour — see India through a matchbox

Shubhangi Misra - 23 January, 2021

Matchboxes are a blindspot for many, but if you pay closer attention, you'll see a showcase of India's vibrant culture in beautiful illustrations, no matter which 'brand' you pick up.

Amit Shah, Gadkari, Bachchans, Rajamouli — long list of prominent Indians who got Covid

Unnati Sharma - 28 December, 2020

The Covid pandemic spread far and wide in India, from Bollywood celebrities to politicians. ThePrint lists the prominent names who tested positive for or died due to the virus.