Sridevi, who just made a come back to cinema with the 'English Vinglish' has stated that she would gladly do an item song for Amitabh Bachchan or Ajith Kumar if they were to ask it.

Both Ajith and Amitabh played the same guest role in the Tamil and Hindi versions of 'English Vinglish' and left audiences laughing whole-heartedly even with little time on the screen. As the movie continues to do well at cinema halls, the scene in particular has been spoken about largely due to the presence of popular actors doing the guest role.

At this stage, Sridevi has agreed in an interview that she will happily do an item number for the actors, even if the actors do not even ask her personally.

Yash Chopra directed innumerable films in his long career as a filmmaker. But, some of his films have been etched in the minds of many of his fans. His romantic poetry in 1976 film 'Kabhie Kabhie' still remains a favourite amongst his fans.
 The 1973 film saw Rajesh Khanna divided between his love for Sharmila and Rakhi. The film went on to become a hit.
 Yash Chopra might be known as the 'King of Romance', but the director also directed some of the best drama in Bollywood. Amitabh Bachchan's 'Dewaar' broke records at the box-office with some superb dialogues and songs.
 After making a blockbuster like 'Deewar' with Amitabh Bachchan, Yash Chopra again roped in Amitabh for his 1978 hit film 'Trishul'.
 Yash Chopra immortalised Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha's love saga in his 1981 film 'Silsila'. Not only the star cast created a stir with their performances, even the songs of the film went on to become chartbusters.
 Yash Chopra gave Sridevi's career a fresh lease of life with his 1989 blockbuster 'Chandni'. Songs like 'Rang Bhare Badal' and 'Haathon Mein Nau Nau' went on to become the most memorable songs of that time.
 The love story between a young girl and an elderly man was beautifully portrayed in 1991 film 'Lamhe'. Though, the film was not well received at the box-office, it was critically acclaimed.
 This violent love story brought forward the obsession of a lover. The 1993 film brought Shah Rukh to the centre stage
 Yash Chopra's association with Shah Rukh gave his fans some of the most memorable romantic films. The director refined love and friendship in his 1997 award-winning film.
 The love story between an Indian boy and a Paksitani girl moved many to tears. Yash Chopra always struck the right chord with the audience.

1. Baritone voice- Amitabh Bachchan is known for his baritone voice and although he was rejected by All India Radio as an RJ (Radio Jockey), this turned out to be a blessing for Bollywood. He's been a narrator (for Satyajit Ray's Shatranj Ke Khilari and the Oscar-winning French documentary March of the Penguins) and a playback singer (Sharaabi, Khuda Gawah, Paa. Kahaani, Bol Bachchan and Silsila to name a few).

2. Angry Young Man of Hindi Cinema-The term that was famously coined by English playwright John Osborne, went on to become a catchphrase for Amitabh Bachchan. He portrayed the rebellious and disillusioned man in films like Deewaar, Zanjeer, Trishul, Agneepath and Shakti).

3. Legendary actor- With a career spanning four decades, Amitabh Bachchan has worked with the best directors and co actors in the Indian film fraternity. He has award winning performances to his credit and his films like Amar Akbar Anthony, Namak Haraam, Deewar, Anand, Abhimaan, Sharaabi and Sholay watched till date. His hits like Agneepath and Don have been remade but none match the originals! He was the 'Superstar' of Indian cinema for a quarter century before his down fall.

4. Iconic public figure- Wherever Amitabh Bachchan goes, "Line wahi se shuru hoti hain".

5. Family man- He is a doting father to both Shweta Nanda and Abhishek (AB Junior). His camaraderie and rapport with his children is evident at public events and in movies, where Big B and AB Junior have worked together. He recently made it to the success bash of Bol Bachchan to support Abhishek in spite of a hectic schedule.

6. Fighter- During the shooting of Coolie in 1982, he had a near fatal accident while shooting a fight sequence with co-star Puneet Issar. He condition was termed critical and he spent many months in hospital. He was even close to death but chose to fight and with the well wishes of family and close friends, he bounced back to life. This was christened as his re-birth.

7. Professional- Come hail or storm, Amitabh Bachchan lives up to his commitments. Out of the many incidents, the particular one that comes to mind is during the shooting of the film Sharaabi where Amitabh Bachchan burnt his hands. But being the professional he is, he continued to shoot by putting his hand in his coat pocket which went on to become a fashion statement in itself!

8. Good diction- No one has a better command over English and Hindi the way Big B has. He's articulate, well read and pronounces words to the tee. His fluency in both languages is impressive!

9. Dance- Amitabh Bachchan has his own unique style when it comes to dancing. He re interpreted Bhagwan dada's dance style to give it the Amitabh stamp. This is evident in songs like (Jahan Teri Yeh Nazar Hai, Khaike Paan Banaras Wala, Shava Shava and the list is endless).

10. Dialogue delivery- Amitabh's dialogue delivery renders audiences speechless. From "Rishtey mein to hum tumhare Baap lagte hain, Naam hai Shahenshah" to "Don ka intezaar to 11 mulko ki police kar rahi hai, par don ko pakadna muskil hi nahi namumkin hai" dialogues form the USPs of his films.

11. Versatility- He has experimented with all genres of cinema from playing comic roles (Namak Halal) to the intensely romantic hero (Silsila) to the Angry Young Man (Deewar) to playing a child suffering from progeria (Paa) and a villain (Aankhen). Amitabh truly embodies the spirit of cinema!

12. Lineage- He is the son of the famous poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Harivansh Rai Bachchan, whose original surname was Shrivastava, adopted the pen name Bachchan that signified a childlike spirit and it was this surname that Amitabh chose to use to make his debut in Hindi Cinema.

13. Superstar- After Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan was the second superstar of the country. But with the sad demise of Kaka (Rajesh Khanna), Big B recently Tweeted, "The word 'superstar' was invented for him, and for me it shall ever remain his and no others". We appreciate the humility.

14. Connect with people- Amitabh Bachchan is a people's person without having to make an effort. His connect with audiences, fans, celebrities, politicians and world leaders is effortless and come to him naturally and spontaneously.

15. Active blogger & Twitterati- He has his own official blog and is extremely active on the social networking site Twitter where he has 3, 646, 523 followers. Big B is conscientious and writes on many topical issues.

16. Moves with the Times- Whether it's his dressing style or the roles he chooses (Cheeni Kum, Boom, Buddha Hoga Terra Baap) or it's his approach to new age directors and actors, Big B knows how to keep up with gen next.

17. Real & reel life persona- Amitabh Bachchan has great poise, excellent diction, is a great orator, well read and spoken personality, an altruist and an actor unparalleled by any in the history of Indian cinema.

18. For giving trademark characters- From Vijay Dinanath Chauhan in Agneepath (which was his character name for 20 films) to Jay in Sholay and Subhash 'Sarkar' Nagare in Sarkar, no one can beat Amitabh when it comes to acting!

19. His chemistry with Rekha-His onscreen chemistry with co-actor Rekha sparked of many rumours that went on to link the two together. Big B was married to Jaya Bachchan then and the iconic film 'Silsila' is said to be inspired by this love triangle. Rekha and Amitabh were seen together in films like Do Anjaane, Silsila, Suhaag, Muqaddar ka Sikandar and Mr. Natwarlal. Till date, the camera pans on Amitabh and Rekha at all award functions.

20. Doting Grandfather- He's known to be crazy about his grand children Navya Naveli Nanda, Agastya Nanda (Shweta Nanda's kids) and baby Aaradhya Bachchan. The entire family is often seen at functions with Shweta Nanda's children. And with the recent birth of Aishwarya and Abhishek's daughter, baby Aaradhya, Big B can't seem to get enough of her. At a recent press conference, Big B said he was eager to rush back home to play with Aaradhya. These kids are truly lucky to have him as their grandpa!

21. Doting father in law- Big B does not differentiate between his children Abhishek & Shweta and his daughter in law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Big B is very fond of his bahu and recently even went to the airport to receive her. The two are often seen at events together, to represent the Bachchan parivar. Ash said in an interview a while back that Amitabh Bachchan is the bestest.

22. Face of Supremo- Amitabh Bachchan is the facial caricature of the Indian comic book character 'Supremo' which is based on him.

23. For being vegetarian- At a time when celebrities across the world are now being conscious of their food choices and are even turning vegan, Amitabh Bachchan has always been a vegetarian by choice and has stuck to a healthy and balanced vegetarian diet.

24. Teetotaler-He abstains from alcohol and does not believe in social drinking. Though he's given the best drunken performances in his movies, Big B's a teetotaler! He's not one to be embroiled in any drinking controversies and has always stayed clean from them!

25. Religious- Amitabh Bachchan is religious by nature (sometimes superstitious also) and follows Indian traditions, whether it involves Abhishek and Aishwarya's wedding or it's the naming ceremony of Aaradhya to wearing different rings for religious purposes, he sure follows what the ancient Indian sutras say!

October 11, 2012 marks the 70th birthday of one of the doyens of Indian film and Bollywood — Amitabh Bachchan. DNA lists 10 landmark films out of more than 100 great movies that the superstar has acted in.

Just as wine gets older with age in the same way Amitabh Bachchan’s film career has seen ups and downs and has improved with time. He has played a wide range of roles with ease and succeeded in making his fans appreciate each of the unique character’s he has played.
At 70, Amitabh Bachchan seems to be moving from strength to strength both as an actor as well as in the roles he chooses to play.

Anand (1971)
Amitabh Bachchan is the most nominated actor in Bollywood with 37 Filmfare nominations, and this film in which he plays the role of a doctor who has a cynical view about life and the nation, earned him not just one of his first nominations but also his first award.
Playing supporting actor to Bollywood’s first superstar Rajesh Khanna, Bachchan, in this film, gave a performance that would go on to define him in the years to come — ‘the angry young man’.

Playing supporting actor to Bollywood’s first superstar Rajesh Khanna, Bachchan, in this film, gave a performance that would go on to define him in the years to come — ‘the angry young man’.

Deewar (1975)
Furthering his image of the angry young man, Amitabh Bachchan plays Vijay Verma in Deewar, who goes from being a boot polish boy to a dockyard worker to an underworld smuggler. The film won many accolades for Yash Chopra, the director, as well as Bachchan, who seamlessly played his character. From his arm branded with 'mera baap chor hai' to the anti-climax where Amitabh counts his property to Shashi Kapoor...a lot of elements of the film are unforgettable.

Sholay (1975)
This film would be one of the defining roles for Amitabh Bachchan in his career. As Jai, Bachchan plays one of the two men hired by Thakur to put an end to the riot and terror created by dacoit Gabbar Singh. The film directed by Ramesh Sippy ran in theatres for 5 years. Every character from the film became an iconic figure as Sholay went on to become Bollywood’s biggest film ever

Amar, Akbar, Anthony (1977)
This Manmohan Desai film witnessed the versatility of Amitabh Bachchan as an actor. In this film instead of playing his usually angry man role, Bachchan played the role of Anthony — one of three brothers who get separated in their childhood.
As the Christian Anthony, Bachchan is very convincing, getting into the skin of his character as he depicts the body language and way of talking similar to that of the community his character represents. The film went on to be a big hit and earned him his first Filmfare award for best actor.

Don (1978)
In this film, Amitabh Bachchan plays a double role that of Vijay, a lookalike of an underworld don and the Don himself. The film fared extremely well commercially and Bachchan’s acting as two characters with very different personalities earned him his second best actor Filmfare award. The movie later went on to be remade starring Shah Rukh Khan, which was followed by a sequel.

Agneepath (1990)
"Vijay Deenanath Chauhan naam tho suna hoga". An immortal dialogue from this blockbuster film ensured that Amitabh Bachchan, who was on a comeback route after a sabbatical of sorts, would not just be remembered for a decade but also beyond.
The film did not do well commercially, but it became a cult and the acting prowess that Bachchan displayed in the film was rewarded as he won his first National Film award for best actor.

Hum (1991)
As Tiger the man on a mission and later Shekar the man who is being chased, Amitabh Bachchan proved many of his critics wrong as he delivered yet another hit and steller performance that won him a Filmfare award for best actor.

Mohabbatein (2000)
This romantic-musical that saw many newcomers, Amitabh Bachchan played the role of the principal of a university. As an authoritarian figure, the veteran actor was paired for the first time with the superstar of the 1990’s Shah Rukh Khan.The film earned Bachchan another Filmfare award, this time for best supporting actor. The film was a hit thanks to the powerful roles played by Bachchan and Khan that formed the crux of the narrative.

Black (2005)
Playing the role of a teacher to a blind and deaf girl in the film, Amitabh Bachchan gave one of the best performances of his career that saw him win the Filmfare best actor award as well as his second National Film award for best actor. From the brilliant chemistry with Rani Mukherjee, to a stellar performance as a teacher of a deaf-blind girl...the movie was critically and commercially appreciated.

Paa (2009)
In a film that would give Amitabh Bachchan both the Filmfare and National Film award for best actor, he plays a 13-year-old with progeria, a disease that physically makes him look much older. Bachchan played the role of a child with ease and conviction reversing the roles with son Abhishek Bachchan who plays the father to Amitabh’s character Auro.

When it comes to a man who excels in so many different ways, it becomes difficult to point out to just 10 of his best achievements. These films have been selected and compiled by our correspondent. If you don't find your favourite movies in this list, do leave a comment let us know which your favourite one.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been enjoying a lot of time pampering his granddaughter Aaradhya these days. So when a 10-month-old baby was among the audience on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati 6 (KBC), he was more than happy to take her in his arms.

At a recent shoot of the game show, a contestant named Vineet Kumar from Coimbatore was on the hot seat playing the game with Big B, when his 10-month-old daughter Khushi decided to have some fun.

She started fiddling with her mother's mic, which created disruption during the shoot. Soon after this, when the break was announced, Mr Kumar requested the 69-year-old Bollywood veteran to meet his daughter and he gladly obliged.

Big B went ahead and took the little one in his arms and started playing with her. Now, that's one lucky baby!

Actor Amitabh Bachchan certainly believes in this age-old adage of "Atithi Devo Bhava". At the shooting of his popular game show on TV, Kaun Banega Crorepati, a sparrow had entered the sets and was disrupting the shooting of game show. In between one of the breaks, the technicians of the show burst a cracker to shoo the bird away.

Although what they forgot was to inform the guests audience present at the show who were scared out of their wits because of the loud booming sound caused by the cracker.

This caused a near-ruckus on the floor and people. This made Amitabh Bachchan very upset, firstly because the harmless bird was shooed away, and secondly because his guests, the audience had been alarmed. He issued a strict warning to the technicians to not repeat this kind of an act again and also apologised to the audience.

 Amitabh Bachchan's magic touch and powerful campaign Sirf gyaan hi aapko aapka haq dilaata hai (Only knowledge gets you what you deserve), has helped the opening episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 6 (KBC) in getting maximum eyeballs. The show, which went on air September 7 has registered a 6.1 television rating (TRP).

Amitabh Bachchan

The show, which was originally telecast on Star Plus when it was launched in 2000, is being aired on Sony since 2010. This season has bagged the highest opening out of all three seasons on the channel.

While the episode aired Sep 7 received a 6.1 TVR, the episode aired on the following day earned a 5.3 TVR, according to television audience measuring agency TAM.

The show is said to have had the highest opening this year across all shows on all general entertainment channels, says Sneha Rajani, senior executive vice president and business head, SET.

"We were confident that viewers would really enjoy watching this season of Kaun Banega Crorepati. The numbers more than corroborate this. We are really pleased with the opening week results and there is a lot more to look forward to on the show in the days to come," Rajani said in a statement.



"Overall, we are delighted at the performance of all our shows and over the next four to five weeks we aim to further consolidate our position," she added.

Produced by Big Synergy Media Ltd, this season of KBC was launched at the weekend slot from Friday to Sunday. The opener saw a special rendition of a powerful narrative on knowledge, by Big B in his distinct baritone.
KBC 6 gets its first crorepati, Manoj RainaA crore of rupees was a distant dream for Manoj Kumar Raina, who was uprooted from the Kashmir Valley when militancy broke out in 1989. But the dream has turned into reality with his participation in game show Kaun Banega Crorepati 6 (KBC 6), and now the Indian Railways employee wants to rebuild his house in his scenic hometown of Chowgam.

Amitabh Bachchan and Manoj Raina

"I feel I am in seventh heaven,".