Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan (born October 11, 1942) is an Indian film actor. Widely recognised as one of the greatest actors of all time, he is among the most accomplished and influential actors in the history of Indian cinema. Bachchan's dominance in the Indian film industry starting in the early 70s as the "angry young man" of Hindi cinema led the French director François Truffaut to describe him as a "one-man industry". Bachchan has won numerous major awards in his career, including six National Film Awards (four for Best Actor), and sixteen Filmfare Awards (in addition to a record 42 nominations overall). Bachchan has also worked as a playback singer, film producer and television presenter, and was an elected member of the Indian Parliament from 1984 to 1987.
Known For
Credits
- 2026 · Ramayana as Jatayu (Voice)
- 2024 · Vettaiyan as Sathyadev
- 2024 · Angry Young Men as Self
- 2024 · Kalki 2898-AD as Ashwatthama
- 2023 · Ganapath as Maharishi Dalapathi
- 2023 · The Romantics as Self
- 2022 · Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as
- 2022 · The Journey Of India as Self - Host
- 2022 · Goodbye as Harish Bhalla
- 2022 · Chup as Self
- 2022 · Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva as Guru
- 2022 · Fakt Mahilao Maate as Narrator
- 2022 · Radhe Shyam as Narrator (Hindi version)
- 2020 · Ghoomketu as
- 2019 · Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy as Gosayi Venkanna (uncredited)
- 2019 · Badla as Badal Gupta
- 2018 · Thugs of Hindostan as Khudabaksh Azaad
- 2018 · Pad Man as Self
- 2017 · Begum Jaan as Narrator
- 2016 · Yaaron Ki Baraat as Self
- 2016 · Pink as Deepak Sehgal
- 2016 · God's Own People as Narrator
- 2015 · Piku as Bashkor Banerjee
- 2015 · Hey Bro as Special Appearance in "Birju" Song
- 2014 · Bhoothnath Returns as Khailash Nath aka Bhoothnath
- 2013 · Krrish 3 as Narrator
- 2013 · Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- 2013 · The Great Gatsby as Meyer Wolfsheim
- 2013 · Bombay Talkies as Himself (Special Appearance)
- 2012 · English Vinglish as A passenger in flight (uncredited)
- 2012 · Satyamev Jayate as Self
- 2011 · Ra.One as Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2011 · The Story of Film: An Odyssey as Self
- 2011 · Aarakshan as Prabhakar Anand
- 2009 · Paa as Auro
- 2009 · Aladin as Genius
- 2008 · Slumdog Millionaire as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2008 · Bhoothnath as Bhootnath / Kailash Nath
- 2008 · Yaar Meri Zindagi as
- 2008 · Jodhaa Akbar as Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2007 · Ek Krantiveer: Vasudev Balwant Phadke as Narrator
- 2007 · Om Shanti Om as Self (uncredited)
- 2007 · Cheeni Kum as Buddhadev Gupta
- 2007 · Shootout at Lokhandwala as Dhingra
- 2007 · Eklavya: The Royal Guard as Eklavya
- 2006 · Baabul as Balraj Kapoor
- 2006 · Bigg Boss as Self - Presenter
- 2006 · Ganga as Thakur Vijay Singh
- 2006 · Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna as Samarjit 'Sam' Talwar
- 2005 · Amrithadhare as Self (Special Appearance)
- 2005 · Sarkar as Subhash "Sarkar" Nagre
- 2005 · Paheli as Gadariya (Special Appearance)
- 2005 · Parineeta as Narrator
- 2005 · Bunty Aur Babli as Dashrath Singh
- 2004 · Koffee with Karan as Self
- 2004 · Veer-Zaara as Chaudhary Sumer Singh
- 2004 · Hum Kaun Hai as Major Frank John Williams / Frank James Williams (Spec. App.)
- 2004 · Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... as Diya's Uncle
- 2004 · Lakshya as Col. Sunil Damle
- 2004 · Khakee as DCP Anant Kumar Shrivastav
- 2003 · Baghban as Raj Malhotra
- 2003 · Boom as Bade Mia
- 2003 · Armaan as Dr. Siddharth Sinha
- 2003 · Khushi as Narrator
- 2002 · Kaante as Yashvardhan 'Major' Rampal
- 2001 · Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham as Yashvardhan “Yash” Raichand
- 2001 · Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India as Narrator (voice)
- 2000 · Mohabbatein as Narayan Shankar
- 2000 · Kaun Banega Crorepati as Self - Host
- 1999 · Kohram as Col. Balbir Singh Sodi, aka Devraj Hathoda / Dada Bhai
- 1999 · Lal Baadshah as Lal 'Baadshah' Singh / Ranbhir Singh
- 1998 · Bade Miyan Chote Miyan as Inspector Arjun Singh / Bade Miyan
- 1997 · Mrityudaata as Dr. Ram Prasad Ghayal
- 1996 · Ghatak as Himself
- 1994 · Insaniyat as Insp. Amar Pal Singh
- 1991 · Akayla as Vijay Verma
- 1991 · Indrajeet as Indrajeet
- 1991 · Ajooba as Ajooba / Ali
- 1991 · Hum as Tiger/Shekhar Malhotra
- 1990 · Aaj Ka Arjun as Bhim Singh
- 1990 · Kroadh as Self
- 1990 · Agneepath as Vijay Dinanath Chauhan
- 1989 · Toofan as Toofan / Shyam
- 1988 · Hero Hiralal as Self
- 1988 · Shahenshah as Vijay Kumar Srivastava / Shahenshah
- 1987 · Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara as
- 1987 · Jalwa as Self
- 1986 · Aakhree Raasta as David / James D'Costa
- 1985 · Mard as Raju Singh (Mard)
- 1985 · Geraftaar as Karan Kumar Khanna
- 1985 · Ghulami as Narrator
- 1984 · Sharaabi as Vicky Kapoor
- 1984 · Inquilaab as A.C.P. Amar Nath
- 1983 · Pukar as Ramdas / Ronnie
- 1983 · Mahaan as Amit / Rana Ranveer, Guru & Insp. Shankar
- 1982 · Namak Halaal as Arjun Singh
- 1981 · Silsila as Amit Malhotra
- 1981 · Laawaris as Heera
- 1981 · Naseeb as John Jaani Janardhan
- 1981 · Chashme Buddoor as Self
- 1981 · Yaarana as Kishan Kumar
- 1980 · Dostana as Vijay Varma
- 1979 · Kaala Patthar as Vijay Pal Singh
- 1979 · Cinema Cinema as Self
- 1979 · Gol Maal as Self
- 1978 · Kasme Vaade as Amit / Shankar
- 1978 · Ganga Ki Saugand as Jeeva
- 1977 · Parvarish as Amit
- 1977 · Charandas as Liyaqat Ali Quwwal
- 1977 · Amar Akbar Anthony as Anthony
- 1977 · Khoon Pasina as Shiva / Tiger
- 1976 · Adalat as Thakur Dharam Chand 'Dharma' / Raju
- 1976 · Hera Pheri as Vijay
- 1976 · Balika Badhu as Adult Amal (voice)
- 1976 · Kabhi Kabhie as Amitabh Malhotra
- 1975 · Faraar as Rajesh
- 1975 · Sholay as Jai
- 1975 · Mili as Shekhar Dayal
- 1975 · Chupke Chupke as Professor Sukumar Sinha
- 1975 · Zameer as Badal
- 1974 · Kunwara Baap as Augustine
- 1973 · Abhimaan as Subir Kumar (Beeru)
- 1972 · Bawarchi as Narrator (uncredited)
- 1972 · Jaban as Dalajit (Guest Appearance)
- 1971 · Guddi as Self (a scene from "Parwana (1971)") (uncredited)
- Future · Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2 as Ashwatthama
- 2026 · Battle Of Galwan as
- 2024 · A SON OF HIMALAYA as Self
- 2023 · Ghoomer as Self (commentator)
- 2022 · Uunchai as Amit Shrivastava
- 2022 · Runway 34 as Narayan Vedant
- 2021 · Chehre as Lateef Zaidi
- 2018 · Helicopter Eela as Self (Cameo Appearance)
- 2018 · 102 Not Out as Dattatraya Vakharia
- 2017 · The Ghazi Attack as Narrator (Voice)
- 2016 · Te3n as John Biswas
- 2016 · Ki & Ka as Self (Special Appearance)
- 2016 · Wazir as Pandit Omkarnath Dhar
- 2015 · Shamitabh as Amitabh Sinha
- 2014 · Yudh as Yudhishthir Sikarwar
- 2014 · Manam as Pratap (Special Appearance)
- 2014 · Kochadaiiyaan as Narrator (voice)
- 2013 · Mahabharat as Bheeshma (voice)
- 2013 · The Revolution Has Begun as Dwarka Anand
- 2011 · Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap as Vijju
- 2010 · Teen Patti as Prof. Venkat Subramanium
- 2009 · Delhi-6 as Dadaji
- 2008 · God Tussi Great Ho as God
- 2008 · Sarkar Raj as Subhash Nagare 'Sarkar'
- 2007 · Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag as Babban Singh
- 2007 · Jhoom Barabar Jhoom as Dancer / Singer
- 2006 · Darna Zaroori Hai as Professor Sunil Khanna
- 2005 · Ek Ajnabee as Col. Suryaveer "Surya" Singh
- 2005 · Ramji Londonwaley as Self (Guest Appearance)
- 2005 · Black as Debraj Sahai
- 2004 · Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home as Maj. Ranvir Kaul
- 2004 · Dev as JCP Dev Pratap Singh
- 2002 · Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin as Dr. Malhotra
- 2002 · Aankhen as Vijay Singh Rajput
- 2001 · Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love as Vijay Kapoor
- 1999 · Hindustan Ki Kasam as Kabeera
- 1999 · Biwi No.1 as Speaker (Special Appearance)
- 1999 · Sooryavansham as Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh / Heera Singh
- 1998 · Major Saab as Major Jasbir Singh Rana
- 1992 · Khuda Gawah as Baadshah Khan
- 1988 · Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi as Ganga Prasad
- 1983 · Coolie as Iqbal Khan
- 1982 · Shakti as Vijay A. Kumar
- 1982 · Satte Pe Satta as Ravi Anand / Babu
- 1980 · Shaan as Vijay Kumar
- 1980 · Ram Balram as Police Inspector Balram Singh
- 1979 · Mr. Natwarlal as Mr. Natwarlal
- 1979 · The Great Gambler as Jay / Insp. Vijay
- 1978 · Muqaddar Ka Sikandar as Sikandar
- 1978 · Don as Don / Vijay
- 1978 · Trishul as Vijay Kumar
- 1977 · The Chess Players as Narrator (voice)
- 1977 · Immaan Dharam as Ahmed Reza
- 1976 · Chhoti Si Baat as Self (Guest Appearance)
- 1975 · Deewaar as Vijay Verma
- 1974 · Benaam as Amit Srivastav
- 1974 · Dost as Guest Appearance
- 1974 · Roti Kapada Aur Makaan as Vijay
- 1973 · Saudagar as Moti
- 1973 · Zanjeer as Insp. Vijay Khanna
- 1972 · Garam Masala as Robert Taylor (Special Appearance)
- 1972 · Bombay to Goa as Ravi Kumar
- 1972 · Piya Ka Ghar as Guest Appearance
- 1972 · Sanjog as Mohan
- Future · Brahmāstra Part Two: Dev as Guru
- 1971 · Reshma Aur Shera as Chhotu
- Future · Section 84 as
- 2025 · Sholay: The Final Cut as Jaidev 'Jai'
- 2025 · Unfiltered Naari as
- 2024 · Fakt Purusho Maate as Prabhudaas
- 2024 · The Umesh Chronicles as
- 2023 · The Real Superstar as
- 2023 · Non Stop Dhamaal as
- 2022 · Jhund as Vijay Borade
- 2020 · Gulabo Sitabo as Chunnan "Mirza" Nawab
- 2020 · Family - A Made at Home Short Film as Uncle
- 2020 · AB aani CD as Amitabh Bachchan (AB)
- 2017 · Sarkar 3 as Subhash Nagre / Sarkar
- 2012 · Department as Sarjeroa Gaikwad
- 2012 · Rasa Yatra as
- 2012 · Light, Shadow, and Me as Self
- 2010 · Kandahar as Lokanatha Sharma
- 2010 · Rann as Vijay Harshvardhan Malik
- 2009 · Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya! as (voice)
- 2008 · The Last Lear as Harish Mishra
- 2007 · Nishabd as Vijay
- 2006 · Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... as Shekhar Sinha
- 2006 · Family: Ties of Blood as Virendra 'Viren' Sahi
- 2005 · Viruddh... Family Comes First as Vidhyadhar Patwardhan
- 2005 · Waqt as Ishwarchand Thakur
- 2005 · Sunset Bollywood as Self
- 2004 · Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo as Major General Amarjeet Singh
- 2004 · Aetbaar as Dr. Ranveer Malhotra
- 2003 · Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost as Narrator (voice)
- 2002 · Agni Varsha as Indra
- 2001 · Aks as Manu Verma
- 1998 · Hero Hindustani as Narrator
- 1991 · Jumma Chumma In London as
- 1989 · Main Azaad Hoon as Azaad
- 1989 · Jaadugar as Goga
- 1989 · Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan as
- 1988 · Dreams of Hind and Camilia as (archive footage)
- 1984 · Pet Pyaar Aur Paap as Self (Guest Appearance)
- 1984 · Kanoon Kya Karega as Narrator
- 1983 · Andhaa Kaanoon as Jan Nissar Akhtar Khan
- 1983 · Nastik as Shankar (Sheru)/Bhola
- 1982 · Desh Premee as Master Dinanath / Raju
- 1982 · Bemisal as Dr. Sudhir Roy / Adhir Roy
- 1982 · Khud-Daar as Govind
- 1981 · Kaalia as Kallia
- 1981 · Barsaat Ki Ek Raat as Abhijit
- 1980 · Do Aur Do Paanch as Vijay
- 1979 · Suhaag as Amit
- 1979 · Ahsaas as Special Appearance
- 1979 · Manzil as Ajay Chandra
- 1979 · Jurmana as Inder Saxena
- 1978 · Besharam as Ram Kumar Chandra / Prince Chandrashekar
- 1977 · Alaap as Alok Prasad
- 1976 · Do Anjaane as Amit Roy/Naresh Dutta
- 1974 · Majboor as Ravi Khanna
- 1974 · Parinay as Narrator
- 1974 · Kasauti as Amitabh Sharma
- 1973 · Namak Haraam as Vikram "Vicky" Maharaj
- 1973 · Gehri Chaal as Ratan
- 1973 · Bandhe Haath as Shyamu / Deepak
- 1972 · Bansi Birju as Birju
- 1972 · Ek Nazar as Manmohan Akash Tyagi
- 1972 · Raaste Kaa Patthar as Jai Shankar Rai
- 1971 · Pyar Ki Kahani as Ram G. Chandra
- 1971 · Parwana as Asha Varma
- 1971 · Anand as Dr. Bhaskar K. Bannerjee
- 1969 · Saat Hindustani as Anwar Ali Anwar
- 1969 · Bhuvan Shome as Narrator (voice)