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How Old is Amitabh Bachchan?
Bollywood legend — live age, birthday and a short biography.
83 years old
Born October 11, 1942 · 83 years, 11 months, 22 days
Quick biography
Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942, in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), India. He is the son of renowned poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and began his film career in the late 1960s.
His breakthrough came with Zanjeer in 1973, which made him Hindi cinema’s ‘angry young man’, and Sholay in 1975 turned him into a legend. He earned the nickname the ‘Shahenshah of Bollywood’ for his towering screen presence and distinctive voice.
Career highlights
- ✦1973 — Breakthrough role in Zanjeer establishes him as the ‘angry young man’.
- ✦1975 — Sholay makes him a legend of Indian cinema.
- ✦1980s — Dominates Bollywood with hits like Amar Akbar Anthony and Don.
- ✦2000 — Becomes host of Kaun Banega Crorepati on Indian television.
- ✦2005 — Acclaimed performance in Black cements his late-career resurgence.
- ✦2026 — Career spans more than five decades and counting.
Personal life in brief
Bachchan is nicknamed the ‘Shahenshah of Bollywood’ and is the longtime host of the Indian television quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Legacy & influence
His career has spanned more than five decades, and since 2000 he has also hosted the television quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati, becoming a fixture of Indian television. He remains one of the most respected and recognisable actors in Indian cinema.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Amitabh Bachchan?
Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942. This page shows his exact live age in years, months and days, recalculated every day from the verified date of birth — so the number is always up to date.
When was Amitabh Bachchan born?
Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942, in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), India.
What is Amitabh Bachchan best known for?
He is best known as a Bollywood legend with a career spanning over five decades, famous for films like Zanjeer, Sholay and Don, and for hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Why is Amitabh Bachchan called the Shahenshah of Bollywood?
He earned the nickname ‘Shahenshah of Bollywood’ for his towering screen presence, distinctive voice and decades of dominance in Indian cinema.
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