He regards his younger brother Ajitabh as his best friend.Īmitabh makes it a point to have at least one meal with his family.

Mr Bachchan's grandfather (presumably, maternal) was from Karachi and Amitabh had visited that place for the first time with his mother when he was 2 years old In an industry, where most stars have little respect for time, the gracious actor is known to always report on time The actor makes it a point to wish them unfailingly.Īmitabh is a punctuality freak. Known for his sharp memory, AB never forgets the birthday or special occasions in his loved one's lives. Even as a struggling actor, his two-room apartment was scrupulously clean. He is very particular about being neat and orderly. He excelled at science subjects, but fared abysmally in languages. The Big B is ambidextrous - he can write with both hands. School: He attended Sherwood School, Nainital and graduated with a B Sc from Kirorimal College, Delhi. His favourite screen name is Vijay ( Deewar, Zanjeer, Shakti, Agneepath), He is called Big B by the media, Munna by his parents and Amit by his close friends.Īmitabh's favourite director Hrishikesh Mukherjee refers to the superstar as Maharaj. He was to be named Inquilab before his father finally agreed upon Amitabh, which means brilliance unlimited.

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Sweet 60! A factfile Sukanya Verma/ Rediff Raakhee Gulzar and Amitabh Bachchan in Kaala Patthar (1979) 11 Amitabh Bachchan and the Nehru-Gandhis.9 Retirement contemplated due to ill health.2.7 Film career: struggle to superstardom.2.6 The late 1960s: 'failed' radio announcer.2.4 Harishvansh replies to an angry Amitabh.

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