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Amitabh Bachchan, a Bollywood actor, is well-known for his parts in films like "Zanjeer" and for serving as the host of the country's version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"
Amitabh Bachchan is a Bollywood actor who made his debut in 1969 in “Saat Hindustani”. In 1972, his role in the movie “Zanjeer” made him the leading actor. In the 1980s, Bachchan took part in “Indian Parliament”. He founded his own production company in 1990. The 1997 film "Mrityudaata" marked his comeback to acting. He started hosting the Indian version of the TV series “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire In 2000?”
Amitabh Harivansh Bachchan again known as Amitabh Bachchan, was born on 11th of October 1942 in Allahabad, India .India remained a British colony at that time and did not gain independence until five years later. Bachchan's father, the famous Indian poet “Dr. Harivansh Rai”. His mother, “Teji Bachchan”, is a Sikh socialite. His Mom Teji had greater interest in acting and was even offered a role for a feature film, which he afterward rejected and favored her domestic duties. "Ajitab" is his younger brother.
He attended “Sherwood College” boarding school before entering “Delhi University”, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He worked as a "freight broker" in "Calcutta" after receiving his degree. After a few years in “Calcutta”, Bachchan was ready for change. He decided to move to Mumbai and try his luck in Bollywood acting. During this time, India was independent for nearly two decades and Indian movies were expanding.
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