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Life and times of Amitabh

Oct 11, 2011, 13:59 PM IST

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As the superstar of the millennium, Amitabh Bachchan turns a year older. Here is a look at some interesting pictures of the actor. The pictures are of different phases of the actor’s life and showcase the life and times of the superstar.

As the superstar of the millennium, Amitabh Bachchan turns a year older. Here is a look at some interesting pictures of the actor. The pictures are of different phases of the actor’s life and showcase the life and times of the superstar.

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It is a well known fact that Amitabh’s father was a renowned poet. Harivansh Rai Bachchan is till date known for his brilliant work in Hindi literature. The poet wanted to name his first born Inquilab owing to the prevalent times, but later decided to call him Amitabh instead.

It is a well known fact that Amitabh’s father was a renowned poet. Harivansh Rai Bachchan is till date known for his brilliant work in Hindi literature. The poet wanted to name his first born Inquilab owing to the prevalent times, but later decided to call him Amitabh instead.

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Harivansh Rai Bachchan was one the first Indians to do a Ph.D in English from Cambridge University. While he wrote in Hindi, he taught English Literature at Allahabad University before joining the External Affairs ministry as a Special Officer.

Harivansh Rai Bachchan was one the first Indians to do a Ph.D in English from Cambridge University. While he wrote in Hindi, he taught English Literature at Allahabad University before joining the External Affairs ministry as a Special Officer.

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Amitabh studied in some of the best institutions of the country. He was a student at Nainital’s prestigious Sherwood school and later graduated in BSc. from Kirorimal College, in Delhi. He was a part of prestigious theatre group, Players, in his college days.

Amitabh studied in some of the best institutions of the country. He was a student at Nainital’s prestigious Sherwood school and later graduated in BSc. from Kirorimal College, in Delhi. He was a part of prestigious theatre group, Players, in his college days.

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The Bachchans had a close association with the Gandhis. Amitabh’s parents were close friends of former Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. Rajiv and Sanjay were said to be childhood friends of Amitabh’s and his brother. Amitabh is seen here with famous wrestler Dara Singh and the Gandhis.

The Bachchans had a close association with the Gandhis. Amitabh’s parents were close friends of former Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. Rajiv and Sanjay were said to be childhood friends of Amitabh’s and his brother. Amitabh is seen here with famous wrestler Dara Singh and the Gandhis.

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The Bachchans had in fact played host to Sonia Gandhi when she had first landed in India right before her wedding. Part of her wedding rituals, including the mehendi ceremony had taken place at the Bachchan residence.

The Bachchans had in fact played host to Sonia Gandhi when she had first landed in India right before her wedding. Part of her wedding rituals, including the mehendi ceremony had taken place at the Bachchan residence.

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Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan got married in 1973 few days before they shot the song ‘Teri Bindiya Re’ for the film ‘Abhimaan’. The couple who had been dating for two years wanted to go to London for vacations and Amitabh’s father insisted that they get married first and then go to London.

Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan got married in 1973 few days before they shot the song ‘Teri Bindiya Re’ for the film ‘Abhimaan’. The couple who had been dating for two years wanted to go to London for vacations and Amitabh’s father insisted that they get married first and then go to London.

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Jaya Bachchan was apparently pregnant with Shweta Bachchan during the filming of cult classic ‘Sholay’. Amitabh is seen here with little Shweta.

Jaya Bachchan was apparently pregnant with Shweta Bachchan during the filming of cult classic ‘Sholay’. Amitabh is seen here with little Shweta.

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Both Amitabh and his brother, Ajitabh, were accused in the Bofors scandal. The brothers are said to have drifted in the recent years, but when their mother expired in 2007, the duo stood by each other.

Both Amitabh and his brother, Ajitabh, were accused in the Bofors scandal. The brothers are said to have drifted in the recent years, but when their mother expired in 2007, the duo stood by each other.

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Amitabh collaborated with British musician of Indian origin Bally Sagoo in the late 1990s. They adapted Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s poem’s and infused music to give a new feel.

Amitabh collaborated with British musician of Indian origin Bally Sagoo in the late 1990s. They adapted Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s poem’s and infused music to give a new feel.

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Amitabh’s daughter, Shweta is married to the grandson of actor Raj Kapoor and son, Abhishek Bachchan is married to Aishwarya. Amitabh is seen here with his family, industrialist Subhroto Roy and politician Amar Singh at Teji Bachchan’s funeral.

Amitabh’s daughter, Shweta is married to the grandson of actor Raj Kapoor and son, Abhishek Bachchan is married to Aishwarya. Amitabh is seen here with his family, industrialist Subhroto Roy and politician Amar Singh at Teji Bachchan’s funeral.

11 October 2011

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