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Amitabh Bachchan celebrates 84th birthday with industry tributes

Indian cinema legend Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 84th birthday on October 11. The milestone drew widespread tributes from film industry colleagues and fans alike. Actor-politician Kamal Haasan praised Bachchan’s iconic voice and screen presence, while Shatrughan Sinha described him as a “national icon” and an inspiration for Gen Z.

Celebrations included a traditional ‘Sunday darshan’ at his Juhu residence, where crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor. On the set of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, a special episode featured an emotional tribute, including a recording of his late mother, Teji Bachchan, which moved the actor to tears. His son, Abhishek Bachchan, also shared a heartfelt message during the program.

Bachchan’s enduring career, spanning over five decades, includes iconic roles in films such as ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Deewaar’, and ‘Sholay’. His upcoming projects include the courtroom thriller ‘Section 84’ and a sequel to the science-fiction epic ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, where he is expected to reprise his role as Ashwatthama.

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Abhishek Bachchan · Amitabh Bachchan · Bharti Singh · Chiranjeevi · Deepak Sawant · Harivansh Rai Bachchan · Harsh Limbachiyaa · Imtiaz Ali · Jalsa · Jaya Bachchan · Kamal Haasan · Mumbai

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Amitabh Bachchan’s company, ABCL, faced a debt crisis of approximately Rs 90 crore in the 1990s.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Actor Chiranjeevi referred to Amitabh Bachchan as his ‘dearest Guru Ji’ in a birthday tribute.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Bachchan family’s combined wealth is estimated at approximately Rs 4,000 crore.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 84th birthday on October 11. kalingatv.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Producer Anand Pandit announced scholarships for 1,000 students in association with the Lotus Foundation to mark the birthday. kalingatv.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Bachchan family residence, Jalsa, is estimated to be worth around Rs 100 crore.

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