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Amitabh Bachchan (born October 11, 1942) is an Indian film actor. Widely recognised as one of the greatest actors of all time, he is among the most accomplished and influential actors in the history of Indian cinema. Bachchan's dominance in the Indian film industry starting in the early 70s as the "angry young man" of Hindi cinema led the French director François Truffaut to describe him as a "one-man industry". Bachchan has won numerous major awards in his career, including six National Film Awards (four for Best Actor), and sixteen Filmfare Awards (in addition to a record 42 nominations overall). Bachchan has also worked as a playback singer, film producer and television presenter, and was an elected member of the Indian Parliament from 1984 to 1987.
He is a central figure in Indian cinema, a prolific actor who emerged as the 'Angry Young Man' of the 1970s and remains a dominant force in Hindi film and television.
He is recognized for his powerful baritone voice, his contribution to the 'Angry Young Man' archetype in films like Sholay, and his critically acclaimed performances in projects like Black and Piku.
He predominantly works in Hindi-language dramas, action films, and cultural narratives, though he has also appeared in international productions like The Great Gatsby.
He has received numerous honors throughout his career, including six National Film Awards and sixteen Filmfare Awards. Full list of awards on Mood.