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
Ganapath
Maharishi Dalapathi
2023
The Great Gatsby
Meyer Wolfsheim
2013
Aarakshan
Prabhakar Anand
2011
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
Vijju
2011
Teen Patti
Prof. Venkat Subramanium
2010
Rann
Vijay Harshvardhan Malik
2010
Paa
Auro
2009
Aladin
Genius
2009
Delhi-6
Dadaji
2009
The Last Lear
Harish Mishra
2008
God Tussi Great Ho
God
2008
Sarkar Raj
Subhash Nagare 'Sarkar'
2008
Bhoothnath
Bhootnath (Kailash Nath)
2008
Ek Krantiveer: Vasudev Balwant Phadke
Narrator
2007
Om Shanti Om
Self (uncredited)
2007
Cheeni Kum
Buddhadev Gupta
2007
Nishabd
Vijay
2007
Baabul
Balraj Kapoor
2006
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Samarjit 'Sam' Talwar
2006
Darna Zaroori Hai
Professor Sunil Khanna
2006
Sarkar
Subhash "Sarkar" Nagre
2005
Parineeta
Narrator
2005
Bunty Aur Babli
Dashrath Singh
2005
Waqt
Ishwarchand Thakur
2005
Black
Debraj Sahai
2005
Veer-Zaara
Chaudhary Sumer Singh
2004
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
Diya's Uncle
2004
Lakshya
Col. Sunil Damle
2004
Khakee
DCP Anant Kumar Shrivastav
2004
Baghban
Raj Malhotra
2003
Boom
Bade Mia
2003
Kaante
Yashvardhan 'Major' Rampal
2002
Aankhen
Vijay Singh Rajput
2002
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Yashvardhan “Yash” Raichand
2001
Mohabbatein
Narayan Shankar
2000
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Dual Role (Insp. Arjun Singh & Bade Miyan)
1998
Khuda Gawah
Baadshah Khan
1992
Hum
Tiger/Shekhar Malhotra
1991
Agneepath
Vijay Dinanath Chauhan
1990
Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan
1989
Shahenshah
Vijay Kumar Srivastava / Shahenshah
1988
Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara
1987
Sharaabi
Vicky Kapoor
1984
Coolie
Iqbal Khan
1983
Namak Halaal
Arjun Singh
1982
Satte Pe Satta
Ravi Anand / Babu
1982
Silsila
Amit Malhotra
1981
Laawaris
Heera
1981
Naseeb
John Jaani Janardhan
1981
Shaan
Vijay Kumar
1980
Mr. Natwarlal
Mr. Natwarlal
1979
The Great Gambler
Jay / Insp. Vijay
1979
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
Sikandar
1978
Don
Don / Vijay
1978
The Chess Players
Narrator (voice)
1977
Amar Akbar Anthony
Anthony
1977
Sholay
Jai
1975
Chupke Chupke
Professor Sukumar Sinha
1975
Deewaar
Vijay Verma
1975
Kasauti
Amitabh Sharma
1974
Bombay to Goa
Ravi Kumar
1972
Anand
Dr. Bhaskar K. Bannerjee "Babu Moshai"
1971
Section 84
Fakt Purusho Maate
2024
A SON OF HIMALAYA
Self
2024
The Real Superstar
2023
Non Stop Dhamaal
2023
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Uunchai
Amit Shrivastava
2022
Chup
Self
2022
Fakt Mahilao Maate
Narrator
2022
Ghoomketu
2020
102 Not Out
Dattatraya Vakharia
2018
Sarkar 3
Subhash Nagre / Sarkar
2017
The Ghazi Attack
Narrator (Voice)
2017
Pink
Deepak Sehgal
2016
Te3n
John Biswas
2016
Ki & Ka
Self (Special Appearance)
2016
Wazir
Pandit Omkarnath Dhar
2016
Piku
Bashkor Banerjee
2015
Shamitabh
Amitabh Sinha
2015
Kochadaiiyaan
Narrator (voice)
2014
Manam
Pratap (Special Appearance)
2014
English Vinglish
A passenger in flight (uncredited)
2012
Yaar Meri Zindagi
2008
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag
Babban Singh
2007
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
Dancer / Singer
2007
Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...
Shekhar Sinha
2006
Amrithadhare
Self (Special Appearance)
2005
Aetbaar
Dr. Ranveer Malhotra
2004
Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost
Narrator (voice)
2003
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Narrator
2001
Kohram
Col. Balbir Singh Sodi, aka Devraj Hathoda / Dada Bhai
1999
Hindustan Ki Kasam
Kabeera
1999
Lal Baadshah
Lal 'Baadshah' Singh / Ranbhir Singh
1999
Hero Hindustani
Narrator
1998
Mrityudaata
Dr. Ram Prasad Ghayal
1997
Insaniyat
Insp. Amar Pal Singh
1994
Akayla
Vijay Verma
1991
Aaj Ka Arjun
Bhim Singh
1990
Main Azaad Hoon
Azaad
1989
Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi
Ganga Prasad
1988
Jalwa
Self
1987
Geraftaar
Karan Kumar Khanna
1985
Nastik
Shankar (Sheru)/Bhola
1983
Desh Premee
Master Dinanath / Raju
1982
Bemisal
Dr. Sudhir Roy / Adhir Roy
1982
Khud-Daar
Govind
1982
Ram Balram
Police Inspector Balram Singh
1980
Ahsaas
Special Appearance
1979
Kaala Patthar
Vijay Pal Singh
1979
Jurmana
Inder Saxena
1979
Kasme Vaade
Amit / Shankar
1978
Immaan Dharam
Ahmed Reza
1977
Do Anjaane
Amit Roy/Naresh Dutta
1976
Faraar
Rajesh
1975
Zameer
Badal
1975
Majboor
Ravi Khanna
1974
Benaam
Amit Srivastav
1974
Saudagar
Moti
1973
Gehri Chaal
Ratan
1973
Bandhe Haath
Shyamu / Deepak
1973
Sanjog
Mohan
1972
Pyar Ki Kahani
Ram G. Chandra
1971
Saat Hindustani
Anwar Ali Anwar
1969
Kalki Part 2 (Kalki 2898 AD sequel)
Ashwatthama
Ramayana: Part One
Jatayu (Voice)
2026
Vettaiyan
Sathyadev
2024
Angry Young Men
Self · (3 episodes)
2024
Kalki 2898-AD
Ashwatthama
2024
The Umesh Chronicles
2024
Ghoomer
Self (commentator)
2023
The Romantics
Self · (4 episodes)
2023
The Journey Of India
Self - Host · (6 episodes)
2022
Goodbye
Harish Bhalla
2022
Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva
Guru
2022
Runway 34
Narayan Vedant
2022
Radhe Shyam
Narrator (Hindi version)
2022
Jhund
Vijay Borade
2022
Chehre
Lateef Zaidi
2021
Gulabo Sitabo
Chunnan "Mirza" Nawab
2020
Family - A Made at Home Short Film
Uncle
2020
AB aani CD
Amitabh Bachchan (AB)
2020
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
Gosayi Venkanna (uncredited)
2019
Badla
Badal Gupta
2019
Thugs of Hindostan
Khudabaksh Azaad
2018
Helicopter Eela
Self (Cameo Appearance)
2018
Pad Man
Self
2018
Begum Jaan
Narrator
2017
Yaaron Ki Baraat
Self · (1 episode)
2016
God's Own People
Narrator
2016
Hey Bro
Special Appearance in "Birju" Song
2015
Yudh
Yudhishthir Sikarwar · (20 episodes)
2014
Bhoothnath Returns
Khailash Nath aka Bhoothnath
2014
Mahabharat
Bheeshma (voice)
2013
Krrish 3
Narrator
2013
The Revolution Has Begun
Dwarka Anand
2013
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self · (3 episodes)
2013
Bombay Talkies
Himself (Special Appearance)
2013
Department
Sarjeroa Gaikwad
2012
Satyamev Jayate
Self · (1 episode)
2012
Rasa Yatra
2012
Ra.One
Self - Narrator (voice)
2011
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
Self · (1 episode)
2011
Kandahar
Lokanatha Sharma
2010
Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya!
(voice)
2009
Slumdog Millionaire
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2008
Jodhaa Akbar
Self - Narrator (voice)
2008
Shootout at Lokhandwala
Defence Lawyer Dhingra
2007
Eklavya: The Royal Guard
Eklavya
2007
Bigg Boss
Self - Presenter · (20 episodes)
2006
Ganga
Thakur Vijay Singh
2006
Family: Ties of Blood
Virendra 'Viren' Sahi
2006
Ek Ajnabee
Col. Suryaveer "Surya" Singh
2005
Ramji Londonwaley
Self (Guest Appearance)
2005
Viruddh... Family Comes First
Vidhyadhar Patwardhan
2005
Paheli
Gadariya (Special Appearance)
2005
Sunset Bollywood
Self
2005
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo
Major General Amarjeet Singh
2004
Koffee with Karan
Self · (3 episodes)
2004
Hum Kaun Hai
Major Frank John Williams / Frank James Williams (Spec. App.)
2004
Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home
Maj. Ranvir Kaul
2004
Dev
JCP Dev Pratap Singh
2004
Armaan
Dr. Siddharth Sinha
2003
Khushi
Narrator
2003
Agni Varsha
Indra
2002
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
Dr. Malhotra
2002
Aks
Manu Verma
2001
Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love
Vijay Kapoor
2001
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self - Host · (1331 episodes)
2000
Biwi No.1
Speaker (Special Appearance)
1999
Sooryavansham
Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh / Heera Singh
1999
Major Saab
Major Jasbir Singh Rana
1998
Indrajeet
Indrajeet
1991
Ajooba
Ajooba / Ali
1991
Kroadh
Self
1990
Jaadugar
Goga
1989
Toofan
Toofan / Shyam
1989
Hero Hiralal
Self
1988
Aakhree Raasta
David / James D'Costa
1986
Mard
Raju Singh (Mard)
1985
Ghulami
Narrator
1985
Pet Pyaar Aur Paap
Self (Guest Appearance)
1984
Kanoon Kya Karega
Narrator
1984
Inquilaab
A.C.P. Amar Nath
1984
Pukar
Ramdas / Ronnie
1983
Mahaan
Amit / Rana Ranveer, Guru & Insp. Shankar
1983
Andhaa Kaanoon
Jan Nissar Akhtar Khan
1983
Shakti
Vijay A. Kumar
1982
Kaalia
Kallia
1981
Chashme Buddoor
Self
1981
Barsaat Ki Ek Raat
Abhijit
1981
Yaarana
Kishan Kumar
1981
Dostana
Vijay Varma
1980
Do Aur Do Paanch
Vijay
1980
Suhaag
Amit
1979
Cinema Cinema
Self
1979
Manzil
Ajay Chandra
1979
Gol Maal
Self
1979
Trishul
Vijay Kumar
1978
Besharam
Ram Kumar Chandra / Prince Chandrashekar
1978
Ganga Ki Saugand
Jeeva
1978
Parvarish
Amit
1977
Charandas
Liyaqat Ali Quwwal
1977
Alaap
Alok Prasad
1977
Khoon Pasina
Shiva / Tiger
1977
Adalat
Thakur Dharam Chand 'Dharma' / Raju
1976
Hera Pheri
Vijay
1976
Balika Badhu
Adult Amal (voice)
1976
Kabhi Kabhie
Amitabh Malhotra
1976
Chhoti Si Baat
Self (Guest Appearance)
1976
Mili
Shekhar Dayal
1975
Kunwara Baap
Augustine
1974
Espousal
Narrator
1974
Dost
Guest Appearance
1974
Roti Kapada Aur Makaan
Vijay
1974
Namak Haraam
Vikram "Vicky" Maharaj
1973
Abhimaan
Subir Kumar (Beeru)
1973
Zanjeer
Insp. Vijay Khanna
1973
Bansi Birju
Birju
1972
Ek Nazar
Manmohan Akash Tyagi
1972
Garam Masala
Robert Taylor (Special Appearance)
1972
Bawarchi
Narrator (uncredited)
1972
Piya Ka Ghar
Guest Appearance
1972
Jaban
Dalajit (Guest Appearance)
1972
Raaste Kaa Patthar
Jai Shankar Rai
1972
Guddi
Self (a scene from "Parwana (1971)") (uncredited)
1971
Reshma Aur Shera
Chhotu
1971
Parwana
Asha Varma
1971
The Intern
Bhuvan Shome
Narrator (voice)
1969
Bhoothnath 3
Bhoothnath