Amitabh Bachchan is the undisputed king of Indian cinema; having
appeared in over 90 films, he is certainly one of his country's most
prolific performers. His 1969 film debut, Saat Hindustani, was not met
with success, but within a few years his place as a top action star in India
would be firmly established. His 1970s success, including such films
as Zanjeer, Deewar, and Sholay, would continue for over ten years.
Eventually, Bachchan retired almost completely from acting and pursued
other interests, including in film production and a brief political stint
in Indian parliament. In addition to strong acting and presence, this
Indian superstar's performances have also required singing and
dancing in the elaborate musical numbers that are popular in his
country's cinema.
Bachchan is proud to be part of Mr. Mandela’s 46664 campaign.
