110+ Amitabh Bachchan Quotes: The Legendary Actor Who Redefined Indian Cinema 1971 (MEMORABLE)

Amitabh Bachchan, the legendary actor who has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. His incredible talent, charisma, and dedication to his craft have made him an icon in India and around the world. His impact on Indian cinema and society will continue to be felt for generations to come.

Inspirational Amitabh Bachchan Quotes (COMPETITIVE)

Life is a blur when one is essaying different roles, it is so fulfilling. – Amitabh Bachchan

I’d love to romance Aishwarya Rai. But I’m 58 now. So I have to play her father. – Amitabh Bachchan

I like to feel the butterflies in the stomach, I like to go home and have a restless night and wonder how I’m going to be able to accomplish this feat, get jittery. That hunger and those butterflies in the stomach are very essential for all creative people. – Amitabh Bachchan

I really felt good after working in a film like ‘Piku,’ as many people could relate to my character. I got letters from my fans telling me how my character resembles to their grandparents. – Amitabh Bachchan

There are large numbers of people in India below the poverty line, there are large numbers of people who lead a meager existence. They want to find a little escape from the hardships of life and come and watch something colorful and exciting and musical. Indian cinema provides that. – Amitabh Bachchan

Because you are women, people will force their thinking on you, their boundaries on you. They will tell you how to dress, how to behave, who you can meet and where you can go. Don’t live in the shadows of people’s judgement. Make your own choices in the light of your own wisdom. – Amitabh Bachchan

There are many things that I feel I have missed out on. – Amitabh Bachchan

We play many emotions in our careers, emotions that in real life we would perform just once. For example, my character has died in about 10 films, so you have to keep searching for different ways to do it! – Amitabh Bachchan

Please explain to me what being an icon is. How do you define it? I haven’t been given a script. I don’t know what the dialogues of an icon are. – Amitabh Bachchan

I am not in the least eloquent or fluent with languages. My writing on social media is quite pedestrian. But even if it was near any acceptability, I would not be in a position to pen a script or a book. – Amitabh Bachchan

I would rather talk to a face than a camera. – Amitabh Bachchan

I feel that, particularly because of language, we are handicapped in getting a large world audience. But Hindi cinema has the same ingredients that appeal to the whole world. – Amitabh Bachchan

I want to keep working. I shall continue to do my best. – Amitabh Bachchan

Kaizad Gustad is quite crazy, and he has weird ideas, and ‘Boom’ is one such idea. It’s a crazy film by a crazy guy. It’s almost a satire, a black comedy. – Amitabh Bachchan

I guess I’ve been extremely keen on theatre, on getting on to the stage, taking on different roles, enacting vocations, personalities, people, situations, and I guess that’s the interest that has driven me to work in movies. – Amitabh Bachchan

Basically I am just another actor who loves his work and this thing about age only exists in the media. – Amitabh Bachchan

Everyone must accept that we will age and age is not always flattering. – Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan Quotes on Life (CHALLENGE)

I like to rate myself as a performer upfront, both in films as well as in television. – Amitabh Bachchan

I ask you, as a citizen, is it a crime to go to the temple? And if I am propagating superstition by going to the temple, then the whole country is propagating superstition. – Amitabh Bachchan

I feel a burden if I don’t write. – Amitabh Bachchan

No one is perfect, and criticism is always welcome and expected. – Amitabh Bachchan

Rajeev Gandhi was prime minister. We’ve had a long family relationship with them. He asked me to fight an election, and I went ahead and did it. But I was not qualified as a politician, and I am not going back there again. – Amitabh Bachchan

I think, in any profession, what you fear most is not being able to perform, about not being able to meet new challenges. The fear of non-acceptance, particularly if in creative art. What happens if the audiences do not like you anymore! – Amitabh Bachchan

I went into politics on an emotional level and soon realised that emotion has nothing to do with politics. – Amitabh Bachchan

As a professional, I cannot afford to be complacent. – Amitabh Bachchan

Frankly I’ve never really subscribed to these adjectives tagging me as an ‘icon’, ‘superstar’, etc. I’ve always thought of myself as an actor doing his job to the best of his ability. – Amitabh Bachchan

The select group of people who do make realistic cinema, who do make cinema perhaps a little more acceptable to the Western audience, is a very small percentage. – Amitabh Bachchan

Audiences change because life changes. Countries change geographically, climatically, socially and morally. Many things happen, and cinema, in a sense, reflects what’s happening in the world. – Amitabh Bachchan

I ended up in Parliament and soon discovered that emotion really doesn’t have any place in politics. It’s a much more intricate and complicated game, and I just didn’t know how to play it. – Amitabh Bachchan

I have fans across the globe. – Amitabh Bachchan

‘No’ is an entire sentence in itself. No means no, and when somebody says it, you need to stop. – Amitabh Bachchan

I don’t have anything in particular to achieve, I don’t want to go any particular direction. I just want to take up the challenges of life as we go along. – Amitabh Bachchan

It’s a war zone, my body, and one which has been through a great deal. – Amitabh Bachchan

I should only look back at moments that were disparaging, look down upon, negative for me – moments where I could learn something. And if I have been able to use that learning in future, then I am happy about it. – Amitabh Bachchan

I have never really been confident about my career at any stage. – Amitabh Bachchan

No new projects at the moment. There are restrictions to how much I can take on. And I need to finish those that I am committed to do before thinking ahead. But I’d rather they take final shape before we talk of them. – Amitabh Bachchan

Indian actors, because of the format of our stories, need to be good actors, and be able to perform emotional sequences, do a bit of comedy, dance and singing, action, because all of this forms just one film. In many ways I’d say there are greater demands on Indian actors than there are on Hollywood. – Amitabh Bachchan

I’m very lucky and very fortunate to have survived and to still be working after 45 years. – Amitabh Bachchan

Having no work would be terrible. – Amitabh Bachchan

When I wrote my first blog, I got one response. Now, I sometimes get as many as 400 responses for my posts. – Amitabh Bachchan

Coming together should be considered something positive for people and communities. When thoughts come together, that can be more positive than an individual thought. – Amitabh Bachchan

I get up in the morning, have a job to do, go there, come home, be with the family, that’s it. – Amitabh Bachchan

You don’t get time to meet your peers such as Dharmendra and Hema Malini very often. Award functions or other events are the only places you meet them, unless there is an emergency. Then we all come together. – Amitabh Bachchan

I’ve accepted that I was a failure in politics. I was not qualified for the job. – Amitabh Bachchan

The film industry is large enough and has many successful icons that have taken Indian cinema to shores beyond India. I think that Indian cinema itself needs to be applauded beyond one individual. – Amitabh Bachchan

The amount of things I have been through and the remarkable ways in which the body has reacted is just phenomenal. No wonder I became religious, because you don’t know why something’s happening to you and you don’t know how you bounced back. – Amitabh Bachchan

I don’t use any techniques, I’m not trained to be an actor. I just enjoy working in films. – Amitabh Bachchan

What I do on film is part of my profession. – Amitabh Bachchan

I miss the camera each moment and each day. – Amitabh Bachchan

Don’t let anyone make you believe the length of your skirt is a measure of your character. – Amitabh Bachchan

I’m very thankful to directors and filmmakers who consider me in their films, and I hope I’m able to do justice to their films. – Amitabh Bachchan

I would like to believe that I still am a shy person, I am very introverted. I have a problem communicating. – Amitabh Bachchan

Dearest TV media and vans outside my home, please do not stress and work so hard. – Amitabh Bachchan

I know I should have never got into politics. And I’ve learned my lesson. No more politics. – Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan Quotes in English (CONSTRUCTIVE)

‘What will people say?’ is a feeling every Indian girl grows up with. – Amitabh Bachchan

I had two surgeries during the early part of 2012, and I was advised to restrict my work load. – Amitabh Bachchan

I was born in fame. I was always recognised and known. Personally, I feel normal about it. – Amitabh Bachchan

I am looking forward to going to Dubai because it gives us an opportunity to interact with each other. We can sit and enjoy each other’s company. We can go out for a walk without worrying about shooting schedules. – Amitabh Bachchan

I sometimes lament the fact that I do not have the benefit of a complete and ailment free body structure. – Amitabh Bachchan

I’d like to believe that tomorrow is another challenge for me. I’m sure there is lots more for me to do, because there is lots and lots of stuff still to be explored. – Amitabh Bachchan

Very rarely have I had the opportunity to say lines which I would have said even if I wasn’t working in a film. – Amitabh Bachchan

As a creative agency, the film industry is thinking great subjects, presenting them wonderfully well, and giving opportunity to new faces each day. – Amitabh Bachchan

I don’t know how others think about me, but if I have to walk the streets, I will, and if I need to stand in a queue at the airport, that’s OK. – Amitabh Bachchan

I felt that for 20 years, I was wooing the people of my country and asking them to like me as an actor, and when they liked me as an actor, I told them, ‘Now, you like my politics.’ – Amitabh Bachchan

Mr. Leonardo DiCaprio – he be soo gorgeous, no wonder all the ladies flockin’ to him – He be Gatsby. – Amitabh Bachchan

We must have song and dance in our lives, we’ve had it ever since the inception of cinema in India. Our stories are very social-based, very human-based. We are a very emotional nation. – Amitabh Bachchan

These are rare moments in an actor’s life, where you’re put in an environment which is so natural, and you get natural performances. – Amitabh Bachchan

India as a film-making nation has gained recognition, at last, at most important Western and Far Eastern forums. – Amitabh Bachchan

I am not conscious of the fact that something special should be done for me. – Amitabh Bachchan

I think that it’s important that actors keep getting challenged every day. For every creative person, it’s a terrible moment when they say they have done all they want to do. – Amitabh Bachchan

I want to perform and be tested, I want the vibrant energy of the younger generation of directors and actors to rub off on me. – Amitabh Bachchan

I don’t agree that I have a lot of confidence. – Amitabh Bachchan

I like poems and keep sharing them online. – Amitabh Bachchan

Whether the work that I do shall succeed or achieve critical acclaim is for the audience to decide. – Amitabh Bachchan

I just feel that sooner or later, the sheer potential of the demographics of India, which is 1.25 billion people, will eventually be very attractive to the entertainment industry. – Amitabh Bachchan

I am a not exactly a gadget freak and have the regular phones. But I keep multiple phones because if there’s a network issue in one, then I can use another one. – Amitabh Bachchan

Personally, when a controversy erupts, we decide first whether it requires clarification and, secondly, if it receives notice from authorities and the establishment, we submit responses to their queries. – Amitabh Bachchan

If the modes are changing, one goes along with it, I guess. – Amitabh Bachchan

I sometimes feel that I have been born to attract controversy. – Amitabh Bachchan

I write my own blog every day. I do the Twitter every day and the Facebook. Without a gap. I do everything myself: I load my own photographs, I sometimes take my own videos and post them. – Amitabh Bachchan

Whatever I do becomes controversial. – Amitabh Bachchan

It’s a huge change from when I started in the 1960s, but what is really impressive is that the number of ladies on set, the women working on set is a huge percentage. There used to be no women. It was just the leading lady’s mother, perhaps the hairdresser and the makeup person. – Amitabh Bachchan

Foreigners have no idea of the diversity of India and its culture. We hope to be able to give them a glimpse of that diversity. – Amitabh Bachchan

I think every actor would wish there is some challenge that is left. I would consider to be creatively dead if I were to say that I am satisfied now. – Amitabh Bachchan

Everybody wants to live. But sometimes the body just gives up. – Amitabh Bachchan

I think no actor should be ever satisfied because there is always something new to do, something fresh to get challenged by. – Amitabh Bachchan

I don’t spend much time looking back at what happened. I do remember it, but I don’t see any purpose of wanting to look back. – Amitabh Bachchan

Indian films are like our food or our sense of dress or our languages: there’s a great variety, and it changes every 100 miles, but there is something in common, a national Indian essence, that binds them all together. – Amitabh Bachchan

People are fed up with seeing the same thing over and over. They want a qualitative change. – Amitabh Bachchan

I sign a film based on the story, the role I play, and the maker. – Amitabh Bachchan

Yes, every venture is always filled with apprehensions. But if we were to conduct ourselves continuously on that aspect, then we would lose the most important reason to be in this profession: to challenge the art of and be part of what is commonly known as our creative instincts. – Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan Quotes on Success (CREATIVE)

The body is an amazing system. – Amitabh Bachchan

Obviously, you look for something that is commensurate with your age. You know that you can’t be playing the young hero anymore, and you have to be relegated to something smaller and something elderly, and you just try and do your best. – Amitabh Bachchan

Whatever free time I get, I love to catch news and sports shows. – Amitabh Bachchan

I am insecure about tomorrow. Will I get another job? Will it be appreciated? I will pursue acting for as long as I have a face and body that is acceptable to the people, but I still worry that if I don’t do better tomorrow, it will all go away. – Amitabh Bachchan

I did not resign from politics because of Bofors. I resigned because I do not know how to play petty politics. I did not know back then and I don’t know now either. – Amitabh Bachchan

I just lead my life as naturally, as normally as I possibly can. But I can’t help it if controversy is hounding me day in and day out. I’m quite amazed sometimes by the way they go about it. I grow a beard and it lands up in the editorial in The Times of India. – Amitabh Bachchan

I’m very fortunate to have spent so much time in the industry and to have lived through several generations of filmmakers, actors and technicians. There’s a huge volume of experience seeing people change and seeing content change. – Amitabh Bachchan

My mother came from a very affluent background, very Westernized, while my father was more Eastern. So I’ve had a very good blend of the East and the West. I guess this has been extremely helpful in making my career and the way I function. – Amitabh Bachchan

My father is a poet. He’s a literary giant of this country – writes in Hindi – and also quite unique because he has a Ph.D. in English Literature. He taught at Harvard University, which is one of the most prominent universities in the country. – Amitabh Bachchan

My opening words to anybody I hire are, ‘I’m an extremely vulnerable person.’ – Amitabh Bachchan

Ram Gopal Varma is a most noteworthy talent and has given us some very valuable iconic films. I enjoy working with him. – Amitabh Bachchan

I have never been a superstar and never believed in it. – Amitabh Bachchan

You don’t see Indians in Hollywood films around which a story can revolve. As soon as we have a social presence in your society, I am sure there will be many actors from our part of the world that will be acting in Hollywood films. – Amitabh Bachchan

It’s frightening to be facing an audience. There is always the fear of what they think of you, what they are saying about you. – Amitabh Bachchan

A lot of my fighting qualities I inherited from my parents. They set tremendous examples right through my life. – Amitabh Bachchan

People ask me why it is that when I portray the ‘angry young man’ on screen, I really look angry. They reason that it is due to some suppression in my childhood. But, it’s just that I can’t help it, it’s in my genes. – Amitabh Bachchan

I think ‘Crouching Tiger’ is a genre of its own, and it’s extremely well done, and God bless them for it. – Amitabh Bachchan

I would rather be an aware citizen, and if an opportunity were to arise where I would have to make a statement, I would happily do that. – Amitabh Bachchan

If you represent a fantasy for the people who actually go to the cinema, they grab that and go with it, therefore, for the rest of their lives, they actually identify you with a certain thinking – a certain philosophy. There are many actors who want to pursue that same thought in real life as well, and that’s perfectly acceptable. – Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan is one of the most iconic actors in the history of Indian cinema. With a career spanning over five decades, he has become a household name in India and a global phenomenon. In this post, we’ll delve into the life and career of Amitabh Bachchan, exploring his rise to stardom and his impact on Indian cinema.

Early Life and Career

Amitabh Bachchan was born in Allahabad, India, in 1942. His father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a well-known poet, and his mother, Teji Bachchan, was a social activist. Bachchan’s early years were spent in Delhi, where he completed his schooling and later attended the prestigious Sherwood College in Nainital. After completing his education, Bachchan moved to Kolkata, where he worked as a freight broker for a shipping firm. However, his love for acting eventually led him to Mumbai, where he began his career in the film industry.

The Rise to Stardom (FAME)

Bachchan’s early career in the film industry was not very successful. He struggled to find roles and was often relegated to playing supporting characters. However, his breakthrough role came in 1971 with the film “Anand,” in which he played a doctor who befriends a terminally ill patient. This role showcased Bachchan’s acting abilities and paved the way for him to become a leading actor in the industry. Bachchan’s subsequent films, such as “Deewar,” “Sholay,” and “Zanjeer,” cemented his position as a superstar and a cultural icon.

The Amitabh Bachchan (BIG ‘B’)

Phenomenon Amitabh Bachchan’s popularity transcends generations and borders. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema and a cultural icon. Bachchan’s distinctive baritone voice, towering height, and intense on-screen presence have made him a household name in India and a global phenomenon. His fans refer to him as “Big B” and consider him an inspiration.

Amitabh Bachchan: Age, Birthday, Height & Family (INFORMATION)

Amitabh Bachchan’s Legacy (CAREER)

Amitabh Bachchan’s contribution to Indian cinema cannot be overstated. He has acted in over 200 films and has won numerous awards for his performances, including the National Film Award for Best Actor and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition to his acting career, Bachchan is also a philanthropist, a television host, and a social media influencer. He has also been involved in politics, serving as a member of parliament from 1984 to 1987.

Amitabh Bachchan Song List (BEST EVER)

Here are some of the best songs of Amitabh Bachchan:

Note: This is not an exhaustive list and there are many other great songs of Amitabh Bachchan. These are just a few of the most popular and beloved ones.

Top 100 Amitabh Bachchan Movies and TV Shows (EXCELLENCE)

This is just a selection of some of “Big B” most famous works, and there are many more movies and TV shows that he has been a part of throughout his career and here is the top 100 Movies:

1. Zanjeer (1973)
2. Deewar (1975)
3. Sholay (1975)
4. Kabhi Kabhie (1976)
5. Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
6. Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978)
7. Trishul (1978)
8. Don (1978)
9. Gol Maal (1979)
10. Suhaag (1979)
11. Kaala Patthar (1979)
12. The Great Gambler (1979)
13. Dostana (1980)
14. Shaan (1980)
15. Laawaris (1981)
16. Silsila (1981)
17. Naseeb (1981)
18. Shakti (1982)
19. Namak Halaal (1982)
20. Khud-Daar (1982)
21. Mahaan (1983)
22. Coolie (1983)
23. Andha Kanoon (1983)
24. Mard (1985)
25. Shahenshah (1988)
26. Agneepath (1990)
27. Hum (1991)
28. Khuda Gawah (1992)
29. Ajooba (1991)
30. Mohabbatein (2000)
31. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
32. Baghban (2003)
33. Black (2005)
34. Bunty Aur Babli (2005)
35. Sarkar (2005)
36. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
37. Baabul (2006)
38. Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007)
39. Nishabd (2007)
40. Cheeni Kum (2007)
41. Bhoothnath (2008)
42. Paa (2009)
43. Aladin (2009)
44. Teen Patti (2010)
45. Bbuddah… Hoga Terra Baap (2011)
46. Aarakshan (2011)
47. Department (2012)
48. Satyagraha (2013)
49. Bhoothnath Returns (2014)
50. Shamitabh (2015)
51. Piku (2015)
52. Wazir (2016)
53. Pink (2016)
54. Sarkar 3 (2017)
55. 102 Not Out (2018)
56. Thugs of Hindostan (2018)
57. Badla (2019)
58. Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019)
59. Jhund (2021)
60. Chehre (2021)
61. Brahmastra (2022)
62. Mayday (2022)
63. The Intern (2022)
64. Ajuba (1987)
65. Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)
66. Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (2002)
67. Aankhen (2002)
68. Baghban (2003)
69. Deewaar (2004)
70. Family (2006)
71. Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007)
72. Bhoothnath (2008)
73. God Tussi Great Ho (2008)
74. Buddah Hoga Terra Baap (2011)
75. Department (2012)
76. Satyagraha (2013)
77. The Ghazi Attack (2017)
78. Pad Man (2018)
79. Not Out (2019)

80. Gulabo Sitabo (2020)
81. Brahmastra (2022)
82. Jhund (2021)
83. Chehre (2021)
84. Mayday (2022)
85. The Intern (2022)
86. Do Anjaane (1976)
87. Hera Pheri (1976)
88. Adalat (1976)
89. Parvarish (1977)
90. Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)
91. Immaan Dharam (1977)
92. Khoon Pasina (1977)
93. Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987)
94. Toofan (1989)
95. Akayla (1991)
96. Ajooba Kudrat Ka (1991)
97. Mrityudaata (1997)
98. Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999)
99. Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998)
100. Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love (2001)
101. Kalki 2898 AD (UPCOMING…)

Award and Achievements: A Glorious Journey (LEGENDARY ACTOR)

Amitabh Bachchan is an iconic Indian actor who has won numerous awards and accolades for his exceptional performances on-screen. He is not only an actor but also a producer, television host, and former politician. He is regarded as one of the most influential actors in the history of Indian cinema. In this article, we will take a look at the various awards and achievements of Amitabh’s and how he has contributed to the Indian film industry.

Early Life and Career: Amitabh Bachchan was born in Allahabad, India, on October 11, 1942. He began his career in the film industry in the late 1960s and early 1970s, appearing in films such as Anand and Zanjeer. He gained recognition for his role in the film, Deewar, which earned him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor.

Awards and Achievements (BAG OF)

1. National Film Awards: “Big B” has won four National Film Awards for Best Actor for his outstanding performances in Agneepath, Black, Paa, and Piku. He has also won a National Film Award for Best Film for producing the film, Paa.
2. Filmfare Awards: “Big B” has won 15 Filmfare Awards, including three for Best Actor and five for Best Supporting Actor. He has also won the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1991.
3. Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan: “Big B” has been awarded the Padma Shri in 1984, Padma Bhushan in 2001, and Padma Vibhushan in 2015 for his contribution to the Indian film industry.
4. International Awards: “Big B” has also won several international awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Indian Film Industry Awards in the UK and the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Asianet Film Awards.
5. Guinness World Record: In 2000, “Big B” was recognized by the Guinness World Records as the most prolific actor in the world, with more than 180 films to his credit at that time.

Conclusion

“Big B” legacy is not only limited to his acting career. He has also made significant contributions to Indian society through his philanthropic work, social activism, and political involvement. Bachchan has used his fame and influence to raise awareness about social issues and to support various causes, including education, health, and disaster relief. Today, he remains an inspiration to many and continues to be an influential figure in Indian cinema and society.

“Big B” contribution to the Indian film industry is unparalleled, and his achievements and awards are a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication. He has been a source of inspiration for many aspiring actors and has left a lasting impact on the Indian cinema. His journey is truly a remarkable one, and he will always be remembered as a legendary actor.

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