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Amitabh Bachchan turns 69

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By HT Correspondent
Updated On Oct 11, 2011 07:20 pm IST
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Amitabh Bachchan with Jaya, Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Amitabh Bachchan with Jaya, Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya.

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Amitabh is currently shooting for Department. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Amitabh is currently shooting for Department.

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Amitabh Bachchan with his family- wife Jaya, son Abhishek and daughter Shweta. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Amitabh Bachchan with his family- wife Jaya, son Abhishek and daughter Shweta.

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Amid rumours with Rekha, Amitabh-Jaya still stand strong. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Amid rumours with Rekha, Amitabh-Jaya still stand strong.

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Bachchan is hosting the fifth season of Kaun Banega Crorepati. He has also hosted the third season of the reality show Bigg Boss. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Bachchan is hosting the fifth season of Kaun Banega Crorepati. He has also hosted the third season of the reality show Bigg Boss.

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Paa was a highly anticipated project as it saw him playing his own son Abhishek's progeria-affected 13-year-old son. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Paa was a highly anticipated project as it saw him playing his own son Abhishek's progeria-affected 13-year-old son.

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In Cheeni Kum, Amitabh was seen romancing Tabu. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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In Cheeni Kum, Amitabh was seen romancing Tabu.

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Black starred Bachchan as an aging teacher of a deaf-blind girl. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Black starred Bachchan as an aging teacher of a deaf-blind girl.

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Amitabh and Hema in a still from Baghbaan. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Amitabh and Hema in a still from Baghbaan.

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Amitabh Bachchan appeared after a short break in BO hit Mohabbatein where he played a stern college principal. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Amitabh Bachchan appeared after a short break in BO hit Mohabbatein where he played a stern college principal.

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Big B's performance in Agneepath was highly praised. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Big B's performance in Agneepath was highly praised.

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While shooting Coolie in Bangalore, Bachchan suffered a near fatal intestinal injury during a fight scene with co-actor Puneet Issar. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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While shooting Coolie in Bangalore, Bachchan suffered a near fatal intestinal injury during a fight scene with co-actor Puneet Issar.

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In Silsila, he starred with rumoured lover Rekha and their chemistry was to watch out for. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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In Silsila, he starred with rumoured lover Rekha and their chemistry was to watch out for.

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Dostana was his other popular film, also featuring Shatrughan Sinha and Zeenat Aman. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Dostana was his other popular film, also featuring Shatrughan Sinha and Zeenat Aman.

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He again starred opposite Rekha in Mr Natwarlal. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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He again starred opposite Rekha in Mr Natwarlal.

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The Great Gambler was his another romantic film with Zeenat Aman. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The Great Gambler was his another romantic film with Zeenat Aman.

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Muqaddar Ka Sikander opposite Rekha earned him critical acclaim. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Muqaddar Ka Sikander opposite Rekha earned him critical acclaim.

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He played a leader of an underworld gang in Don, also starring Zeenat Aman. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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He played a leader of an underworld gang in Don, also starring Zeenat Aman.

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Kabhie Kabhie starred Amitabh Bachchan opposite Rakhi. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Kabhie Kabhie starred Amitabh Bachchan opposite Rakhi.

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Sholay was his another landmark film, also featuring Dharmendra, Hema Malini and Jaya Bachchan. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Sholay was his another landmark film, also featuring Dharmendra, Hema Malini and Jaya Bachchan.

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His film Deewar was a major hit at the box office. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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His film Deewar was a major hit at the box office.

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Amitabh got his angry young man tag with Zanjeer. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Amitabh got his angry young man tag with Zanjeer.

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Then followed Anand, where he starred alongside Rajesh Khanna. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Then followed Anand, where he starred alongside Rajesh Khanna.

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Amitabh made his acting debut with Saat Hindustani. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Amitabh made his acting debut with Saat Hindustani.

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From giving critically acclaimed performances in films like Deewar, Sholay, Silsilay, Agneepath, Baghban, Paa to wooing the nation with his charismatic personality in TV shows like KBC and Bigg Boss, Amitabh Bachchan is a born star. Here's a look at the legendary actor's journey. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 11, 2011 07:20 pm IST

From giving critically acclaimed performances in films like Deewar, Sholay, Silsilay, Agneepath, Baghban, Paa to wooing the nation with his charismatic personality in TV shows like KBC and Bigg Boss, Amitabh Bachchan is a born star. Here's a look at the legendary actor's journey.

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