Amitabh Bachchan was initially named Inquilaab, which was heavily inspired from the phrase `Inquilab Zindabad` 

However, his father and widely celebrated poet Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan changed his name to Amitabh, which translates to "the light that will never die".

Amitabh began his journey into acting as one of seven protagonists in the 1969 film Saath Hindustani

While the film did not have a huge opening weekend. His early films included Chupke Chupke and Abhimaan, and after a few years, people began to talk about him as the new king of the film industry.

His breakthrough came in 1971, when he played a supporting role in Hrishikesh Mukherjee`s Anand. Despite the presence of Rajesh Khanna, the reigning superstar of the late 1960s and early 1970s, Bachchan stood out as Dr. Bhaskar Banerjee.

Karan Johar seeks blessings from Amitabh Bachchan mid-way a fashion show

Laughing Out Loud! We wonder what cracked up Mr. and Mrs. Bachchan. Definitely a moment to cherish!!

Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan who have shared screen in multiple films are seen deep in discussion in the picture

At the book launch of Shatrughan Sinha`s autobiography, Amitabh Bachchan shares a light-hearted moment with the actor on stage. Seen in the frame is also director Subhash Ghai

Amitabh Bachchan is not just revered in the film fraternity, but is also a respected figure in political circles. Bachchan had himself once dabbled in politics before calling it quits. In picture- MNS Chief Raj Thackeray in conversation with Bachchan

We wish Mr. Bachchan, a very happy birthday!!!

Mr. Bachchan enjoys interacting with his fans and has a ritual of waving and greeting fans every Sunday outside his house in Juhu. While it came to a standstill during the pandemic, here`s a throwback picture of the actor interacting with fans wearing a mask of his face at an event

Amitabh Bachchan and the festival of Holi are synonymous with his song, `Rang Barse` being a festival favourite. Here is a candid picture of the actor during Holi covered in colours and holding a shoe

Big B sure knows how to entertain people, both onscreen and off screen. Former Miss Universe can be seen cracking up at a fashion event as she is accompanied by Salman Khan and the Shahenshah himself

The Sholay trio have a warm reunion at an event. Jaya Bachchan gives a hug to her co-star as Amitabh Bachchan looks on