Amitabh Bachchan News At the age of 82, he is still the hero of the century
Introduction
Amitabh Bachchan is one of the biggest stars of Bollywood , who is called the megastar of the century, is still counted among the most popular and active stars of Bollywood. Even at the age of 82, his enthusiasm, involvement in his films and activism on social media is commendable. In this blog, we will know about some of the latest Amitabh Bachchan news and upcoming films.

Amitabh Bachchan News and Born
On October 11, 1942, Amitabh Bachchan was born in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (then known as Allahabad). Harivansh Rai Bachchan, a well-known poet in Hindi, was his father. Teji Bachchan, his mother, was from Karachi, which is now in Pakistan. When Amitabh Bachchan was born, his father gave him the name Inquilab Shrivastava as a sign of his patriotism. However, he later took his father’s pen name, “Bachchan,” as his last name.
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primary education
Amitabh Bachchan received his primary education Sherwood College, Nainital (Uttarakhand) It is a famous boarding school. Here Amitabh Bachchan learned discipline and self-reliance.
Amitabh Bachchan is one of the biggest stars of Bollywood and he is known as the ‘Mahanayak’ of the industry. In today’s blog, we will explore some interesting news related to Amitabh Bachchan’s life.
Amitabh Bachchan News and Facts
His real name was not Amitabh Bachchan.
Amitabh Bachchan was born in Allahabad. After his birth, he was named “Inquilab Srivastava,” inspired by the “Inquilab Zindabad” slogan of the time.
Later, his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan changed his name to Amitabh, which means “one whose flame never quenches.”
Looking for a job before becoming an actor
Before entering films, Amitabh Bachchan had applied for jobs at many places. He even applied for the job of announcer in All India Radio, but was rejected due to his heavy and serious voice. This voice later became his biggest identity.
Worked in a Hollywood film
Not many people know that Amitabh Bachchan has also worked in Hollywood, he also starred in the film “The Great Gatsby” (2013). He played the role of Mayor Wolfsheim, a small but important role.
also ventured into politics.
In 1984, he joined politics and contested the Lok Sabha elections from Allahabad seat. He was a close friend of Rajiv Gandhi and won the elections with a huge margin. But politics did not suit him and he resigned in 1987.
Fatal Accident and the Return from Death
During the shooting of the film “Coolie” in 1982 he had an accident, he got such a serious injury that the doctors had given up hope of saving his life. Prayers were sought for him across the country and he finally recovered. After this incident, people started calling him ‘Amar Bachchan’.
The new film: Strong role in ‘Kalki 2898 A.D.’
Amitabh Bachchan will soon be seen in the upcoming sci-fi film “Kalki 2898 A.D.” The film also stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan. The teaser and trailer of the film have already piqued the interest of the audience. Big B’s character is said to be mysterious but extremely powerful.
Health Updates
Recently, Bachchan Sahab was not seen in some public events, which made his fans a little worried. But he himself informed through his blog and social media (X, i.e. Twitter) that his health is fine and he is just taking time for some medical checkup and rest.
Preparing for KBC 2025
Amitabh Bachchan is all set to return as the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati 2025. The new season of the show is scheduled to start in August 2025 and the audition process for it has also been completed. This show has become another symbol of his personality and style.
Be active on social media
Big B is quite active on social media. Be it Twitter, Instagram or his own blog – he writes something every day, which gives fans a glimpse into his life. Her thoughtful posts and memorable old photos are always in the discussion.
Conclusion:
Amitabh Bachchan is not just an actor but an inspiration. Every new day of his life reveals that age is just a number. Be it films, TV shows or social media – he makes his presence felt on every platform and rules millions of hearts.

