Amitabh Bachchan, born on October 11, 1942, in Allahabad, started out as the son of poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan. He’s got a brother, Ajitabh, too. Even after finishing school in Uttar Pradesh, his first crack at Bollywood wasn’t smooth. Directors thought he was too dark-skinned, but dude’s deep, booming voice caught their ears. That’s how he landed gigs as a narrator before finally getting a role in Saat Hindustani. Apparently, a little help from Indira Gandhi (yeah, the PM) didn’t hurt—she knew him through her son Rajiv. His real launchpad came with Zanjeer, alongside Jaya Bhaduri (who later became his wife). Jaya and Amitabh had two kids, Shweta and Abhishek. Shweta steered clear of the limelight, while Abhishek dove right in. For a while, Amitabh tried politics, running for Congress in his hometown, but after the messy Bofors scandal, he bailed out. The late 90s were rough—flops, debts, and even a lawsuit from Canara Bank had him in a corner. But then, he bounced back hard with Kaun Banega Crorepati, and a string of hit films like Mohabbatein and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Rumors and drama followed his family, like the called-off engagement between Abhishek and Karisma Kapoor, but eventually Abhishek married Aishwarya Rai. Now, Amitabh’s not just a superstar but also a granddad, and honestly, the guy’s still everywhere—from movies to TV ads. No stopping him.
Alright, so this is one of those movies that hits you right in the gut. You’ve got a main character who’s basically fumbling through life, completely unsure about what they’re supposed to be doing. Every job? Feels like the wrong fit. Their friends all seem to have their act together, which just makes things worse. There’s a lot of awkward interviews, late-night existential crises, and some pretty questionable choices along the way. Honestly, it’s kinda funny and sad at the same time—like, you laugh because you’ve been there, but it also stings a bit. Relationships get messy, family puts on the pressure, and the whole time, the character’s just trying to figure out if they’ll ever feel like they belong somewhere. It’s raw and a little chaotic, but really honest about how lost you can feel when everyone else seems to have it figured out. Total rollercoaster, but super relatable.
October 11, 1942
6′ 1½″ (1.87 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Allahabad, United Provinces, British India [now Uttar Pradesh, India]
Yes, Shweta Bachchan-Nanda
Teji Bachchan and Surekha
82 years old