Tollywood Megastar Chiranjeevi

PROFILE

Name : Chiranjeevi

Birth name : Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad

Nick Names : Chiru, Megastar, Annayya

Date of Birth : August 22, 1955

Birth Place : Mogalturu, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Nationality : Indian

Height : 5′ 9″

Zodiac Sign : Virgo

Religion : Hindu

Mother Tongue : Telugu

Eye colour : Brown

Father : Shri.Venkat Rao

Mother : Smt.Anjani Devi

Sisters : Vijaya Durga(elder sister) & Madhavi(younger sister)

Brothers : Nagendra Babu and Pawan Kalyan

Brother in law : Allu Aravind(Film producer)

Father in law : Allu Ramalingaiah(veteran Telugu actor)

Mother in law : Kanaka Rathnam

Spouse : Smt. Surekha chiranjeevi

Daughters : Sushmita (12.03.1982) & Srija (09.11.1988)

Son : Ramcharan Tej (27.03.1985)

Education : B.Com from Sri Y N College, Narasapur; Diploma in film acting

Profession : Actor, Model & politician

Years active : 1977 to present

Political party : Praja Rajyam Party

First movie : Punadhirallu [1978]

Favorite God : Hanuman

First Producer to give remuneration : Jaya Krishna (Rs 1,116/-)

First Duel Role : Nakili Manishi

Awards : Padma Bhushan, Honorary Doctorate from Andhra University


BIOGRAPHY

Heroic looks, daredevil stunts and mesmerizing dance movements, together make Telugu mega star Chiranjeevi, a director’s delight and one of the most adored actors in South India. Fondly called “Chiru”, he is one of the super stars of Telugu film industry (Tollywood). Associated with the industry for the past 30 years, Chiranjeevi has shown his artistic excellence in numerous blockbusters. Apart from being the ultimate hero of Telugu movie-lovers, he is the dream star package for the film producers in Tollywood. Chiranjeevi has recently joined politics and runs a renowned Charitable Trust as well.

Chiranjeevi Childhood & Education
The megastar of Telugu cinema, Chiranjeevi was born on August 22, 1955 in Mogultoor, a small town in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. His father - Late Sri Venkat Rao and mother - Anjana Devi named him Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad. He has two brothers - Nagendra Babu and Kalyan Babu and one sister - Vijaya. Chiranjeevi studied in schools located in Nidadavolu, Gurajala, Ponnuru, Mangalagiri and Mogalturu in Andhra Pradesh. He pursued his intermediate studies at C.S.R. Sharma Junior College (Ongole) & graduated with a B.Com degree from Y.N. College in Narasapur, Andhra Pradesh.

After completing education, Chiranjeevi moved to Madras (Chennai) to chase his dream of becoming a star in the film industry. Soon after attaining a diploma in acting, in June 1978, he was offered a small role in the film “Punadi Rallu”, directed by Raj Kumar. Although he acted for the first time in “Punadi Rallu”, Chiru’s first film to be released was “Pranam Kharidu” (1978), a directorial venture of K. Vasu. Thereafter, he was offered a series of small and villainous roles in films, including “Manavoori Pandavulu” (1978). “Adavi Donga”, released in the same year, was another important movie in his career. In 1979, Chiranjeevi had eight releases and by its last quarter, he had started gaining pace in the industry.


CAREER

Career Begins in 1978–1982
Siva Shankara Varaprasad was born as the eldest of three sons of Anjana Devi and Konidela Venkat Rao. Varaprasad was interested in acting at a very young age. After graduating with a degree in commerce, Chiranjeevi joined the Madras Film Institute in 1977. Since his family worshipped the Anjaneya, a Hindu god, his mother advised him to get the screen name of Chiranjeevi. Upon completion of his film training, he started his acting career with Punadhirallu (1978); however, Pranam Khareedu (1978) released at the box office earlier. Immediately thereafter, he got an opportunity to work in Mana Voori Pandavulu, a film directed by Bapu and written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. This film was based on the feudal system in the Indian society. Tayaramma-Bangarayya (1979), I Love You (1979) and director K. Balachander's Idi Katha Kaadu (1979) brought his acting talents to the fore. In 1979, Chiranjeevi had eight major film releases; in 1980, 14 of his films were released, including Punnami Naagu (1980), for which he won the 1st Filmfare Award for Best Acting, and A. Kodandarami Reddy's lavada Kavali (1981). Audiences developed a liking for his "ease in dance movements and swashbuckling fights." In 1982 he appeared in Mondi Ghatam and Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya (directed by Kodi Ramakrishna), films which strengthened his status as a star. By 1982, he had appeared in almost 50 films. Within two years of his entry into the film industry, he married Surekha, daughter of well-known comedian of telugu movies Allu Rama Lingaiah.

Career stardom in 1983–2007
Khaidi (1983) brought immediate stardom to Chiranjeevi. Directed by Kodandarami Reddy, this film was based on the Sylvester Stallone-starrer First Blood (1982). Khaidi was a box-office success and gave Chiranjeevi an action hero's image. The duo of Reddy and Chiranjeevi worked together for 23 films, most of which were blockbusters. He was not happy doing only action films and hence he attempted a variety of roles and showed his acting skills in comedies too. After Khaidi, he successively delivered hits like Pasivadi Pranam (1987), Yamudiki Mogudu (1988), where he appeared in a dual role, and Manchi Donga (1988).
His film Rudraveena (1988) not only won the National Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration but also helped him win his second Nandi Award. Music director Ilaiyaraaja and singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam won Nandi Awards for the same film. In 1990, Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, Kondaveeti Donga and Raja Vikramarka were his box-office successes. Gang Leader (1991) was also a hit. Regarding his box-office appeal, the entertainment magazine Filmfare called him "bigger than Bachchan", a reference to Bollywood’s Amitabh Bachchan. News magazine The Week hailed him as "the new money machine".
He acted in Hindi films too. His performances were appreciated in Prathibandh (1990), Aaj Ka Goonda Raj (1992) and The Gentleman (1994).
In 1999, Chiranjeevi was to appear in a Hollywood production directed by Suresh Krishna in Telugu. The movie, which was titled Return of the Thief of Baghdad, had its filming suspended for unknown reasons.
Chiranjeevi was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award. In 2006, he was presented with an honorary doctorate degree from Andhra University. His last film in a leading role was in Shankar Dada Zindabad (2007). Chiranjeevi recently announced his intention to return to the film screen in 2011. The movie title under consideration is lavada kudu.

CHARITY & SERVICES

The idea of establishing The Chiranjeevi Charitable Foundation, had taken roots many years ago, when one fine day Chiranjeevi, the popular film star from Andhra pradesh, reflected on the fame and glory that the Telugu audiences across AP bestowed upon him. Chiranjeevi was keen to repay the society for the unlimited love and affection being showered on him by the millions of people across A.P .He felt that the energy and enthusiasm of those millions had to be channelized into something more meaningful for the welfare of the society. Chiranjeevi sought expert study to identify areas where extensive public participation can help build a healthy society.There were thousands of poor and needy people who were suffering because of inadequate infrastructure that facilitated safe and screened blood supply. While thousands were suffering on account of being visually impaired. The study also revealed that there were many misconceptions and preconceived notions about blood and eye donations. The experts opined that a person of Chiranjeevi's stature and caliber can bring about a significant change in the situation for the better, by his active participation.Thus 'The Chiranjeevi Blood Bank' was started in the month of October 1998 with an aim to provide safe and screened blood, free of cost to the poor and needy.

On October 2, 1998, he founded the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust (CCT), which includes Chiranjeevi Blood and Eye Banks. It is the state's largest recipient of Blood and Eye Donations. The Blood Bank of the CCT helped over 80,000 people and the Eye Bank has helped about 1000 people in the state of Andhra Pradesh since its opening.So far around 3.5 lakh people have pledged their eyes to CCT so far, giving 1600 people eye sight through CCT. CCT has also won the "Best Voluntary Blood Bank Award" by the AP State Government for the past 4 years.On June 10, 2006, The President of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam, inaugurated the Chiranjeevi Charitable Foundation (CCF) at the Jubilee Hills Check post in Hyderabad.Recently chiranjeevi charitable trust has reached one more landmark by crossing the one lakh mark in collecting the blood and more than 96,000 people were helped with blood by this blood bank.

POLITICAL CAREER

In 2008, Chiranjeevi started Praja Rajyam, a political party in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Around 10 lakh people attended the launch of the party in Tirupati. At the launch, he stated that social justice was the main agenda of his party. His party in the 2009 general elections won 18 seats in the Andhra Pradesh State Assembly. He was elected a Member of the State Assembly from Tirupati. His party recently stood for a united Andhra Pradesh and opposed separate statehood for Telangana. He stood both in Tirupati and in Palakollu Constituency as MLA in the 2009 general elections, losing in Palakollu but winning in Tirupati.

MOVIES LIST

Annapurna Cine Enterprises
Pranam Khareedu film released on 22/9/78

Jaya Krishna Movies
Manavuri Pandavulu film released on 09/11/78

Purnodaya Art creations
Tayaramma Bangaraiah film released on 12/01/79

Gopi Krishna International
Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba film released on 01/03/79

Satya Chitra
Kotta Alludu film released on 31/05/79

Sri Gauri Combines
I Love You film released on 01/06/79

Dharma Vijaya Combines
Punadi Rallu film released on 21/06/79

Bharat Films
Idi Kadha Kaadu film released on 29/06/79

Bharat Films
Sri Ram Bantu film released on 03/08/79

Ravi Chitra Films
Kotala Rayudu film released on 15/09/79

Sri Sharada Enterprises
Agni Sanskaram film released on 21/02/80

Satya Chitra
Kothapeta Rowdy film released on 07/03/80

Anjali Pictures
Chandi Priya film released on 07/03/80

T.V.Films
Aarani Mantalu film released on 15/03/80

Sowmya Cine Arts
Jatara film released on 19/04/80

Annapurna Cine Enterprises
Mosagadu film released on 22/05/80

A.V.M.Produtions
Punnami Nagu film released on 13/06/80

Ravi Chitra
Nakili Manishi film released on 01/08/80

Sujatha Films Pvt. Ltd.
Kali film released on 19/09/80

Kaumudhi Arts
Tatayya Prema Leelalu film released on 19/09/80

S.V.S. Films
Love In Singapore film released on 27/09/80

Prabhu Chitra
Prema Tarangaalu film released on 24/10/80

Charita Chitra
Mogudu Kavali film released on 15/11/80

Richo Films
Rakta Bhandham film released on 13/12/80

Bharath Films
Aadavalu Meeku Joharulu film released on 15/01/81

Pallavi Pictures
Parvathi Parameswarulu film released on 06/02/81

T.V. International
Todu Dongalu film released on 12/02/81

Devi Film Productions
Thiruguleni Manishi film released on 01/04/81

Parimala Art Creations
Prema Naatakam film released on 18/04/81

Sri Kranthi Chitra
Nyayam Kavali film released on 15/05/81

Amrutha Films
Oorikichina Maata film released on 24/06/81

Anil Productions
Rani Kasula Rangamma film released on 01/08/81

Premalaya
47 Rojulu film released on 03/09/81

Sri Alayaman Creations
Sri Rastu Shubhamastu film released on 26/09/81

Pradbhu Chitra
Priya film released on 23/10/81

Srikar Productions
Chattaniki Kallulevu film released on 30/10/81

Sri Kranthi Chitra
Kirayi Rowdilu film released on 24/12/81

Pratap Art Productions
Intilo Ramaiah Veedhilo Krishnaiah film released on 23/04/82

Satya Venu movies
Bandipotu Simham film released on 21/05/82

Prashanti Creations
Subhalekha film released on 11/06/82

Sri Kranthi Chitra
Idi Pellantara film released on 16/07/82

Bhumi Chitra
Sita Devi film released on 30/07/82

Vijaya Kala Mandir
Radha My Darling film released on 30/07/82

Anil Productions
Tingu Rangadu film released on 01/10/82

Srinivasa Productions
Patnam Vachinna Pativratalu film released on 01/10/82

P.N.R. Pictures
Billa Ranga film released on 15/10/82

Geeta Creative Arts
Yama Kinkarudu film released on 22/10/82

Ananta Lakshmi International
Mondi Ghatam film released on 06/11/82

Godavari Chitra
Manchu Pallaki film released on 19/11/82

Guna Chitra
Bandhalu Anubandhalu film released on 26/11/82

Satya Devi Creations
Prema Pichollu film released on 14/01/83

Raj Lakshmi Art Movies
Palleturi Monagaadu film released on 05/02/83

Creative Commercial
Abhilaasha film released on 11/03/83

Sri Lalita Movies
Aalaya Sikharam film released on 07/05/83

Sri Kranthi Chitra
Sivudu Sivudu Sivudu film released on 09/06/83

Kamala Cine Arts
Puli Bebbuli film released on 16/06/83

Vijayalakshmi Art Pictures
Gudachari No. 1 film released on 30/06/83

Shyam Prasad Arts
Maga Maharaju film released on 15/07/83

P.N.R. Pictures
Roshagadu film released on 29/07/83

Chandramani Productions
Maa inti Premayanam film released on 11/08/83

Vijaya Sai Films
Simhapuri Simham film released on 20/10/83

Samyukta Movies
Khaidi film released on 28/10/83

Muddu Art Movies
Mantrigari Viyankudu film released on 04/11/83

Suresh Productions
Sangharshana film released on 29/12/83

B.R. Productions
Allullostunnaru film released on 11/02/84

Raj Lakshmi Productions
Goonda film released on 23/02/84

Geetha Arts
Hero film released on 23/03/84

Damayanti Art Pictures
Devantakudu film released on 12/04/84

Shyam Prasad Arts
Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu film released on 28/06/84

Creative Commercials
Challenge film released on 09/08/84

Verma Productions
Inti Guttu film released on 14/09/84

A.V.M. Productions
Naagu film released on 11/10/84

Sri Kranthi Chitra
Agni Gundam film released on 22/11/84

Maheshwari Movies
Rustum film released on 21/12/84

Devi Films Productions
Chattam To Poratam film released on 11/01/85

Vijay Lakshmi Art Movies
Donga film released on 14/03/85

Ajay Creations
Chiranjeevi film released on 18/04/85

P.N.R. Pictures
Jwala film released on 14/07/85

Sri Venkat Krishna Films
Puli film released on 26/07/85

Gopi Movies
Rakta Sindhuram film released on 24/08/85

Gopi Art Pictures
Adavi Donga film released on 19/09/85

Geeta Arts
Vijetha film released on 23/10/85

Lakshmi Films Division
Kiratakudu film released on 01/01/86

Devi Film Productions
Kondaveeti Raja film released on 31/01/86

Shyam Prasad Arts
Maga Dheerudu film released on 07/03/86

Samyukta Movies
Veta film released on 28/05/86

Jyothi Art Pictures
Chantabbayi film released on 22/08/86

Creative Commercials
Rakshashudu film released on 02/10/86

Deepakraj Pictures
Dhairyavantudu film released on 27/11/86

D.V.S. Productions
Chanakya Shapadham film released on 18/12/86

Maheswari Productions
Donga Mogudu film released on 09/01/87

Geeta Arts
Aaradhana film released on 27/03/87

Vasanta Art Productions
Chakravarthy film released on 04/06/87

Geeta Arts
Pasivaadi Praanam film released on 23/07/87

Poornodaya Movie Productions
Swayam Krushi film released on 03/09/87

Roja Movies
Jebu Donga film released on 25/12/87

Devi Films Productions
Manchi Donga 14/01/88

Anjana Productions
Rudraveena film released on 04/03/88

Dynamic Movie Makers
Yamudiki Mogudu film released on 29/04/88

Shyam Prasad Arts
Khaidi No.786 film released on 10/06/88

Creative Commercials
Marana Mrudamgam film released on 04/08/88

Anjana Productions
Trinethrudu film released on 22/09/88

R.K. Film Associates
Yuddha Bhumi film released on 11/11/88

Geeta Arts
AttaKu Yamudu AmmayiKi Mogudu film released on 14/01/89

Maheswari Parameshwari Productions
State Rowdy film released on 23/03/89

Sri Kalyan Venkateshwara Films
Rudra Netra film released on 16/06/89

Vijaya Madhavi Pictures
Lankeswarudu film released on 27/10/89

Sri Vijayalakshmi Movieland
Mappillai film released on 28/10/89

Sri Vijaya Lakshmi Art Productions
Kondaveeti Donga
09/03/90 film released on

Vyjayanthi Movies
Jagadeka Verudu Atiloka Sundari film released on 09/05/90

Rama Films
Kodamasimham film released on 09/08/90

Geetha Arts film
Pratibandh (Hindi) film released on 28/09/90

Skandha Arts
Raja Vikramarka film released on 14/11/90

Creative Commercials
Stuartpuram Police Station film released on 09/01/91

Syamprasad Arts
Gangleader film released on 09/05/91

Sri Sairam Arts
Rowdy Alludu film released on 18/10/91

Devi Film Productions
Gharana Mogudu film released on 09/04/92

N N Sippy Productions
Aaj Ka Goondaraj (Hindi) film released on 10/07/92

Poornodaya Movie Creations
Aapadhbandhavudu film released on 09/10/92

Kamakshi Devi Combines
Mutha Mestri film released on 17/01/93

Geetha Arts
Mechanic Alludu film released on 27/05/93

Anjana Productions
Mugurru Monagallu film released on 07/01/94

Sai Charan Combines
SP Parasuram film released on 15/06/94

Geetha Arts
The Gentleman (Hindi) film released on 18/11/94

Devi Film Productions
Alluda Majaka film released on 25/02/95

Syamprasad Arts
Bigboss film released on 15/06/95

Sri Kanthi Chitra
Rikshavodu film released on 14/12/95

Eswari Productions
Sipayi (Kannada) film released on 1996

ML Movie Arts
Hitler film released on 04/01/97

Geetha Arts
Master film released on 02/10/97

Anjana Productions
Bavagaru Bagunnara film released on 09/04/98

Vyjayanthi Movies
Chudalani Undi film released on 27/08/98

Sri Surya Movies
Sneham Kosam film released on 01/01/99

R.K. Film Associates
Iddaru Mitrulu film released on 30/04/99

Sai Ram Arts
Annayya film released on 07/01/00

JSK Combines
Handsup film released on 10/02/00

Devi Film Productions
Mrugaraju film released on 11/01/01

Chinni Films
Sri Manjunatha film released on 22/06/01

Geetha Arts
Daddy film released on 04/10/01

Vyjayanti Movies
Indra film released on 24/07/02

Leo Movies
Tagore film released on 24/09/03

MS Arts
ANJI film released on 15/01/04

Gemini Film Circuit
Shankar Dada MBBS film released on 15/10/04

Geetha Arts
Andarivaadu film released on
03/06/05

Vyjayanthi Movies
Jai Chiranjeeva film released on 21/12/05

Larsco Entertainments
Style film released on 12/01/06

Anjana Productions
Stalin film released on 20/09/06

Gemini Film Circuit
Shankar Dada Zindabad film released on 25/07/07

Geetha Arts
Magadheera film released on 31/07/10


AWARDS & HONORS


Padma Bhushan - Govt of India - 2006
Honorary Doctorate - Andhra University
Nandi Award for Best Actor - Swayam Krushi (1987)
Nandi Award for Best Actor(Jury) - Rudraveena (1988)
Nandi Award for Best Actor - Aapathbandavudu (1992)
Nandi Award for Best Actor - Indra (2002)
Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) - 7 times (1980),(1982),(1988),(1993),(1999),(2002),(2004).
Filmfare Legendary Honour Award - 2006

Kollywood Rajinikanth

PROFILE

Name : Rajnikanth

Birth Name : Shivaji Rao Gaekwad

Date of Birth : 12 December 1949

Place of Birth : Karnataka, India

Nickname : Superstar

Height : 5' 9" (1.75 m)

Weight : 70 Kg

Mother Tongue : Marathi

Profession : Film actor, producer, screenwriter

Education : Early education in Acharya Patasala and later in Raamakrishna Mission, Bangalore(PUC discontinued) Studied in the Film Institute

Earlier worked as : Carpenter, Bus Conductor

Marriage date : 26.02.1981

Guru : K.Balachander

Spiritual Guru : Satchithananda Swamiji

Spouse : Latha Rangachari(1981–present)

Daughters : Aishwarya & Sowandarya

Son-in-law : Dhanush

Grandson : Yatra

Father : Ramoji Rao

Mother : Rambhai

Sister : Shrimathi Aswathamma

Brothers : Sathya Narayana Rao & Nageshwara Rao

Favourite Dress :White Kurtha

Favourite Place : Himalaya

Favourite God : Shri Raghavendra

Favourite Books : Books written by Shri Ramana Maharishi

Favourite City : Chennai

Favourite Colour : Black

First Film : Aboorva Ragangal

50th Film : Tiger (Telugu)

100th Film : Shri Raghavendrar

125th Film : Rajathi Raja

150th Film : Padyappa

BIOGRAPHY

Rajinikanth is one of the most influential and bankable movie stars in Indian cinema. Rajinikanth real name is Shivaji Rao Gaekwad. Rajinikanth was born on December 12, 1950 in Karnataka, India. Rajinikanth's mass popularity and appeal is largely drawn from his mannerisms and stylized delivery of dialogue. He received India's third highest honour, the Padma Bhushan, for his contribution to Indian cinema. Apart from his film career, he is a well known philanthropist and also serves as a notable political influence. Other than acting, Rajinikanth worked as a screenwriter, film producer and also a playback singer.Popularily referred to and credited in films as superstar and fondly called as thalaivar (meaning leader in Tamil), Rajinikanth debuted as an actor in 1975 under the direction of K. Balachander in supporting roles. He was later favored in portraying antagonistic characters and gradually rose to acting in lead roles. Being a well known film artist to several regional film industries of India, he also appeared in the cinemas of other nations, including Hollywood. He was reportedly paid Rs.26 crores (about $6.25 million USD) for his latest blockbuster Sivaji: The Boss, making him the highest paid actor in Asia after Jackie Chan.


CAREER

As of 2010, Rajinikanth has acted in over 170 films, including Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, English, and Bengali films. After the release of his first Bollywood film, Andha Kanoon, Rajinikanth did not make as much of an impact in the Mumbai-based industry as he did in the south. He still appeared in several Hindi films, such as Chaalbaaz, Uttar Dakshin, Giraftaar and Hum. He appeared in a supporting role in the American film Bloodstone, co-produced by Ashok Amritraj in 1988, with much fanfare in India at the time of its release. He also made brief stints in the German and Japanese film industries. His film Muthu was dubbed into Japanese and became a major hit in Japan. In 2005, his film Chandramukhi was dubbed in German and released in all German-speaking nations. Despite his first language being Marathi, Rajinikanth has not yet acted in any Marathi films.

Negative roles: 1975-1977
Rajinikanth debuted in Tamil cinema as a cancer patient in Apoorva Raagangal in 1975. The following year he acted in his first Kannada film, Katha Sangama which was directed by Puttanna Kanagal. He entered Telugu cinema through Anthuleni Katha, which was directed by K. Balachander, whom Rajinikanth has called his "guru" or mentor. Though Rajinikanth refers to director K. Balachander as his mentor, it was director S. P. Muthuraman who revamped Rajinikanth’s image entirely. Muthuraman first experimented with him in a positive role in Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri (1977), as a failed lover in the first half of the film and a protagonist in the second. Muthuraman has since directed Rajinikanth in 25 films. His film roles were sketchy either as a villain or as a supporting actor during the late 1970s, co-starring frequently with Kamal Haasan as the protagonist, in movies like 16 Vayadhinilae, Moondru Mudichu and Avargal, et al.

Breakthrough and success: 1978-1990
In 1978, Rajinikanth acted in the film Bairavi. This was the first Tamil film to cast him as a solo hero. Later Mullum Malarum won him critical acclaim. The success of Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri prompted Muthuraman to make a mushy melodrama with Rajinikanth as a hero sacrificing everything for his siblings in Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979). These films were the turning points in Rajinikanth’s career; he changed from an actor who merely enthralled the audiences to one who could also evoke emotions. The acceptance of Rajinikanth sans his stylized mannerisms proved he had at last become a "star" from a "common actor."
During this phase of his career, when he was reaching dazzling heights, Rajinikanth abruptly chose to quit acting, but was coaxed back. He continued acting with the blockbuster Tamil film Billa, which was a remake of the blockbuster Bollywood movie Don. Billa was followed by a row of hits, namely Murattu Kaalai, Pokkiri Raja, Thanikattu Raja, Naan Mahaan Alla and Moondru Mugam. K. Balachander’s first home production, Netrikan proved to be yet another milestone in Rajni’s career. He acted in his first cameo role alongside Meena Durairaj, who was a child actor then, in the movie Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984).
Though the decade was dominated by Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth still managed to outwit rivals like Mohan, Karthik, Prabu and Ramarajan with a steady stream of low-budget box-office hits throughout the 80s: Padikkathavan, Thee, Velaikaran, Dharmathin Thalaivan and Mr. Bharath. In his 100th movie, Sri Raghavendra, he played the Hindu saint Raghavendra Swami.

Domination: 1991-present
The majority of his movies released during the nineties were extremely successful, notably Thalapathy, Mannan, Annamalai, Veera, Badsha, Muthu and Padayappa. Rajinikanth wrote his first screenplay and made a special appearance in the film Valli (1993), which failed to make an impact at the box office. His film Badsha emerged as an industrial record. His film Muthu was the first Tamil film to be dubbed into Japanese (as Mutu: Odoru Maharaja) and grossed a record $1.6 million in Japan in 1998. In fact, its success in Japan led the American news magazine Newsweek to comment in a 1999 article that Rajinikanth had "supplanted Leonardo DiCaprio as Japan's trendiest heartthrob".
The new millennium began very well for Rajinikanth; Padayappa had reset the record of Badsha firmly entrenching his position in Tamil film history. Finally, after more than a three year sabbatical from cinema, at 52 years of age, he starred in his home production, Baba, which released on August 15, 2002 amid much fanfare and hype. The film did poorly at the box office due to a very weak screenplay, which Rajinikanth himself had written, in his second stint at screenplay-writing after Valli. The thin screenplay revolved around the story about a gangster who later engages in spirituality; it was a colossal disappointment and was viewed as a tremendous loss when compared to his previous box office successes throughout his career. It fell short of market expectations and the high bids reportedly translated to heavy losses for the distributors. Rajinikanth himself repaid the losses incurred by the distributors.
After the Baba debacle, Rajinikanth mulled over numerous scripts with many directors, including K. S. Ravikumar, and finally chose to act in director P. Vasu's film Chandramukhi. Many people within the industry had written Rajinikanth off after the Baba fiasco, essentially saying "the bloom was off the rose" and that "the gold does not glitter anymore". In essence, many viewed Chandramukhi as Rajinikanth's comeback film, his make or break movie and in the end, when it was released on April 14, 2005, it went on to create new box office records and smashed his own previous records and once and for all removed any doubt within the industry with regards to Rajinikanth's box office clout and incomparable appeal to the masses. Chandramukhi broke the record of being the longest running Tamil film, as of 2007.
Just after Chandramukhi's release, it was reported that AVM Productions were to produce a film directed by S. Shankar starring Rajinikanth, the largest collaboration yet for a Tamil film. The film was titled Sivaji and released on June 15, 2007 after two years of filming and meticulous production. With massive international anticipation, it subsequently went on to become a major blockbuster, being ranked among other major Bollywood and Hollywood releases of the year. Sivaji became the first Tamil movie to be charted as one of the top-ten best films of United Kingdom and South Africa box-offices upon release. Rajinikanth received a salary of 26 crores, approximately US $5.3 million at the time, for his role the film, which made him become the second highest paid actor in all of Asia.
Following Sivaji, Rajinikanth worked with P. Vasu again for Kuselan, a remake of the Malayalam film Kadha Parayumbol, in which Rajinikanth played an extended cameo role as himself, a star in the Indian film industry, and as a best friend to the main character. According to Rajinikanth, the film somewhat narrates his early life. The film performed poorly at box offices; many distributors incurred major losses due to the film, which Rajinikanth voluntarily settled with his own budget after pressure from different sections of the film world.
During the course of the production for Sivaji, Ocher Studios, the animation company of Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth, in association with Adlabs announced their intention of producing a CGI animation film starring an animated version of Rajinikanth. In 2010, Rajinikanth appeared in Enthiran, a science fiction film directed by S. Shankar. Enthiran is reported to be the costliest Indian film ever made, with a budget of 162 crores (US $36 million). The film released on October 1, 2010, and is said to have grossed 250 crore worldwide. Rajinikanth will soon be lending his voice to the lead character in the animation film Sultan the Warrior, which is being directed by his daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth.
A. R. Murugadoss had previously shown interest in directing Rajinikanth in his next feature film after Ghajini. Rajinikanth has stated that he is interested in starring in Pyramid Saimira's next production, in order to compensate for Kuselan.

FILMOGRAPHY

1975
Apoorva Raagangal (Tamil)

Katha Sangama (Kannada)

1976
Anthuleni Katha (Telugu)

Unnidam Mayangukiren (Tamil)

Moondru Mudichu (Tamil)

Baalu Jenu (kannada)

Avargal (Tamil)

Kavikkuyil (Tamil)

Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram (Tamil)

Chilakamma Cheppindi Chandhi (Tamil)

Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri (Tamil)

Ondu Premada Kathe (Kannada)

16 Vayathinile (Tamil)

Sahodarara Savaal (Kannada)

Aadu Puli Attam (Tamil)

Gaayathri (Tamil)

Kumkuma Rakshe (Kannada)

Aarupushpangal (Tamil)

Tholireyi Gadichindi (Telugu)

Aame Katha (Telugu)

Galate Samsara (Kannada)

1978
Shankar Salim Simon (Tamil)

Kiladi Kittu (Kannada)

Annadammula Savaal (Telugu)

Aayiram Jenmangal (Tamil)

Maathu Tappada Maga (Kannada)

Mangudi Minor (Tamil)

Bairavi (Tamil)

Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu (Tamil)

Sadhurangam (Tamil)

Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye (Tamil)

Vayasu Pilichindi (Telugu)

Mullum Malarum (Tamil)

Iraivan Kodutha Varam (Tamil)

Thappida Thala (Kannada)

Thai Meethu Sathiyam (Tamil)

En Kelvikku Enna Bathil (Tamil)

Justice Gopinath (Tamil)

Priya (Tamil)

1979
Kuppathu Raja (Tamil)

Iddaru Asadhyule (Telugu)

Thaayillamal Naan Illai (Tamil)

Ninaithale Inikkum (Tamil)

Andhamaina Anubhavam (Telugu)

Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (Malayalam)

Dharma Yuddam (Tamil)

Naan Vazhavaippen ()Tamil

Tiger (Telugu)

Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (Tamil)

Annai Oru Alayam (Tamil)

Amma Evarikkaina Amma (Telugu)

1980
Billa (Tamil)

Ram Robert Rahim (Telugu)

Anbukku Naan Adimai (Tamil)

Kaali (Tamil)

Mayadari Krishnudu (Telugu)

Naan Potta Saval (Tamil)

Johnny (Tamil)

Kaali (Telugu)

Ellam Un Kairasi (Tamil)

Polladhavan (Tamil)

Murattu Kalai (Tamil)

1981
Thee (Tamil)

Kazhugu (Tamil)

Thillu Mullu (Tamil)

Garjanai (Tamil)

Netrikan (Tamil)

Ranuva Veeran (Tamil)

1982
Pokkiri Raja (Tamil)

Thanikattu Raja (Tamil)

Ranga (Tamil)

Agni Sakshi (Tamil)

Puthukavithai (Tamil)

Enkeyo Ketta Kural (Tamil)

Moondru Mugam (Tamil)

1983
Paayum Puli (Tamil )

Thudikkum Karangal (Tamil)

Andha Kanoon (Hindi)

Thai Veedu (Tamil)

Sivappu Sooriyan (Tamil)

Uruvangal Maralam (Tamil)

Jeet Hamaari (Hindi)

Adutha Varisu (Tamil)

Thanga Magan (Tamil)

1984
Meri Adaalat (Hindi)

Naan Mahaan Alla (Tamil)

Thambikku Entha Ooru (Tamil)

Kai Kodukkum Kai (Tamil)

Ethe Naasaval (Telugu)

Anbulla Rajinikanth (Tamil)

Gangvaa (Hindi)

Nallavanuku Nallavan (Tamil)
Winner: Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award

John Jani Janardhan (Hindi)

1985
Naan Sigappu Manithan (Tamil)

Mahaguru (Hindi)

Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal (Tamil)

Wafadaar (Hindi)

Sri Raghavendra (Tamil)

Bewafai (Hindi)

Geraftaar (Hindi)

Padikkadavan (Tamil)

1986
Mr. Bharath (Tamil)

Naan Adimai Illai (Tamil)

Jeevana Poratam (Telugu)

Viduthalai (Tamil)

Bhagwan Dada (Hindi)

Asli Naqli (Hindi)

Dosti Dhushman (Hindi)

Maaveeran (Tamil)

1987
Velaikaran (Tamil)

Insaff Kaun Karega (Hindi)

Oorkavalan (Tamil)

Manithan (Tamil)

Uttar Dakshan (Hindi)

Manathil Uruthi Vendum (Tamil)

1988
Tamacha (Hindi)

Guru Sishyan (Tamil)

Dharmathin Thalaivan (Tamil)

Bloodstone (English)

Kodi Parakuthu (Tamil)

1989
Rajathi Raja (Tamil)

Siva (Tamil)

Raja Chinna Roja (Tamil)

Mappillai (Tamil)

Gair Kanooni (Hindi)

Bhrashtachar (Hindi)

Chaalbaaz (Hindi)

1990
Panakkaran (Tamil)

Athisaya Piravi (Tamil)

1991
Dharma Dorai (Tamil)

Hum (Hindi)

Farishtay (Hindi)

Khoon Ka Karz (Hindi)

Phool Bane Angaray (Hindi)

Nattukku Oru Nallavan (Tamil)

Thalapathi (Tamil)

1992
Mannan (Tamil)

Tyagi (Hindi)

Annamalai (Tamil)

Pandiyan (Tamil )

1993

Insaniyat Ke Devta (Hindi)

Yejaman (Tamil)

Uzhaippali (Tamil)

Valli (Tamil)

1994
Veera (Tamil)

1995
Badsha (Tamil)

Peddarayudu (Telugu)

Aatank Hi Aatank (Hindi)

Muthu (Tamil)
Winner: Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor

Bhagya Debata (Bengali )

1997
Arunachalam (Tamil)

1998
Muthu Odoru Maharaja (Japanesse)

1999
Padayappa (Tamil)
Winner: Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor

2000
Bulandi (Hindi)

2002
Baba (Tamil)

2005
Chandramukhi (Tamil)
Winner: Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor

2006
Chandramukhi (Tami language )

2007
Sivaji: The Boss (Tamil)
Winner: Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor Nominated: Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award

2008
Kuselan (Tamil)

2010
Enthiran (Tamil)

2011
Hara (Tamil)


AWARDS & HONERS

YEAR ,FILM,TYPE & AWARD

1977
16 Vayathinile
Best Actor
Arima Sangam

1977
Bhuvana Oru Kelvikuri
Best Supporting Actor
Thirai Kathir

1978
Mullum Malarum
Best Actor
Tamil Nadu Government

1978
Mullum Malarum
Best Actor
Arima Sangam

1979
Aarilirundu Arubadhu Varai
Best Actor
Filmfans Association

1979
Aarilirundu Arubadhu Varai
Best Actor
Devar Award

1982
Moondru Mugam
Best Actor
Tamil Nadu Government

1982
Engeyo Ketta Kural
Best Actor
Tamil Nadu Film Fans Association

1984
Nallavanuku Nallavan
Best Actor
Filmfare Awards

1984
Nallavanuku Nallavan
Best Actor
Cinema Express

1984
Nallavanuku Nallavan
Best Actor
Filmfans Association

1984
-
KALAIMAMANI AWARD
Tamil Nadu Government

1985
Sri Raagavendirar
Best Actor
Filmfans Association

1985
Sri Raagavendirar
Best Actor
Cinema Express

1985
Sri Raagavendirar
Best Actor
Filmalaya

1987
Velaikkaran
Best Actor
Sunflash Award

1988
Blood Stone
Best Achiever Award
Cinema Express

1989
-
MGR AWARD
Tamil Nadu Government

1991
Thalapathy
Best Actor
Cinema Express

1991
Thalapathy
Best Actor
Filmfans Association

1992
Annamalai
Best Actor
Cinema Express

1992
Annamalai
Best Actor
Ambika Awards

1993
Valli
Best Story Writter
Cinema Express

1993
Valli
Best Story Writter
Filmfans Association

1993
Valli
Best Film Producer
TamilNadu Murpokku Sangam

1995
-
KALAICHELVAM AWARD
Nadigar Sangam

1995
Peaddarayadu
Best Actor
Screen Awards

1995
Baadsha
Best Actor
Cinema Express

1995
Baadsha
Best Actor
Filmfans Association

1995
Muthu
Best Actor
Cinema Express

1995
Muthu
Best Actor
Kalasagar Award (Bombay)

1995
Muthu
Best Actor
Filmfans Association

1995
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OSHOBISMIT AWARD for his Spirituality
Rajinish Ashram Award

1999
Muthu
Best Actor
Tamil Nadu Government

1999
Padayappa
Best Actor
Tamil Nadu Government

2000
-
PADMABHUSHAN AWARD
Central Government of India

Rajinikanth received his first Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor in 1984 for Nallavanuku Nallavan. He later received Filmfare Award nominations for his performances in Muthu (1995) and Sivaji (2007). Rajinikanth also received Tamil Nadu State Film Awards in the Best Actor category for his roles in Moondru Mugam (1982), Muthu (1995), Padayappa (1999), Chandramukhi (2005), and Sivaji (2007). He also received awards from Cinema Express and Filmfans Association for his on-screen performances and off-screen contributions in writing and producing.
Rajinikanth received the Kalaimamani award in 1985 and the M. G. R. Award in 1989, both from the Government of Tamil Nadu. In 1995, the South Indian Film Artistes' Association presented him with the Kalaichelvam Award. He was named and honoured with the Padma Bhushan award, India's third highest civilian honour, in 2000 from the Government of India. He was selected as the Indian Entertainer of the Year for 2007 by NDTV, competing against the likes of Shahrukh Khan. The Government of Maharashtra honoured him with the Raj Kapoor Award the same year. He received the Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema at the 2010 ceremony of the Vijay Awards.

CHARITY WORK

In 2002, Rajinikanth undertook a daylong fast to protest the Government of Karnataka's decision to not release Kaveri River water into Tamil Nadu and announced that he would contribute 10,000,000 toward a plan to interlink the Indian rivers. He met with Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and many experts to canvass support for the project. However, most other members of the Tamil film industry, including members of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association (SIFAA), organized their own solidarity protest. Film director Bharathi Raja stated that Rajinikanth was on the verge of dividing the film industry and called him "traitor who had a tacit understanding with the Karnataka government".
During the 2008 hunger strike organized by SIFAA during the Hogenakkal water dispute, he reprimanded Karnataka politicians. Further, he appealed to leaders not to inflame the water project issue for political gains and requested that the issue should be resolved soon. He urged the Karnataka politicians "to speak the truth." "People are equal to God. They cannot be fooled and will not remain silent if you continue to act in such manner," he stated. Leader of the Pro-Kannada group Karnataka Rakshana Vedike Vatal Nagaraj demanded an apology from Rajinikanth and threatened that he would not be allowed in the state of Karnataka and all his films would be boycotted for Rajinikanth's speech against Kannada politicians.

MOST POPULAR VEDIOS OF RAJINIKANTH

Bollywood Amitabh Bachchan

PROFILE

Birth Name : Amitabh Harivansh Srivastav

Date of Birth : 11 October 1942

Place of Birth : Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Nickname : Big B, Munna, One Man Industry, Angry Young Man, Bollywood's Shahenshah,

Amith, AB Sr.

Height : 6' 2" (1.88 m)

Star Sign : Libra

Eye color : Black

Hair color : Black

Occupation : Actor, producer, singer, television presenter

Years active : 1969–present

Nationality : Indian

First movie : Saat Hindustani, 1969

Spouse : Jaya Bhaduri (1973–present)

Father : Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan

Mother : Teji Bachchan

Wife : Jaya Bachchan

Son : Abhishek Bachchan

Daughter in law : Aishwarya rai Bachan

Daughter : Shweta Nanda

BIOGRAPHY

Amitabh Bachchan (born October 11, 1942) is an Indian actor. He was born in Allahabad, India.The eldest son of Harivanshrai Bachchan, a well known contemporary poet, and Teji Bachchan, he was brought up in the rich tradition of the arts. He did his schooling at Sherwood College in Nainital and went on to Delhi University to earn a science degree.His first film was Saat Hindustani and he has since made over a hundred films in a career that included such box office successes as Zanjeer, Deewar, Sholay and Amar Akbar Anthony. Amitabh Bachchan is most famous for introducing into Hindi cinema, the character of the "angry young man" in stark contrast to the more romantic characters being played by his contemporaries.Amitabh Bachchan retired from the film industry to briefly enter politics by winning a seat in parliament from his hometown of Allahabad. However, his political career was short lived.Amitabh returned to Bollywood by founding his own production company called Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited (ABCL), which produced films like Tere Mere Sapne and distributed several films such as Mani Ratnam's Bombay and Shekhar Kapoor's Bandit Queen. The company burst into the limelight in 1996 when it was responsible for bringing to India the Miss World Pageant, but was then mired with controversy when the company was not able to pay its dues.In 1997 at the age of 55, Amitabh Bachchan made his comeback to cinema with the film Mrityudata. In 1999, in a BBC Online Poll, Amitabh Bachchan was named the Superstar of the Millennium ahead of the likes of Alec Guinness and Marlon Brando. In June, 2000 he became the first living Asian to have a wax statue erected in his honour at Madame Tussaud's.In the same year, Amitabh Bachchan once again re-entered Indian popular culture by anchoring the hugely popular quiz program Kaun Banega Crorepati, the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?Amitabh Bachchan married actress Jaya Bhaduri with whom he had co-starred in many films. Some of the films starring Amitabh and Jaya : Zanjeer, Abhimaan, Sholay, Silsila, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham.His ability to reinvent himself has meant new films, new endorsements and millions of rupees. In 2004, he is reported to be charging around 80-100 million rupees for brand endorsements.The couple has two children, Abhishek and Shweta. Abhishek Bachchan has already followed his father's footsteps having starred in such movies as Refugee, Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa, Dhai Askar Prem Ke, Hain Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya, Om Jai Jagdish, Mein Prem Ki Diwani Hoo, Kuch Na Kaho, Zameen, and L.O.C.

CAREER

Early work: 1969–1972

Bachchan made his film debut in 1969 as one of the seven protagonists in Saat Hindustani, a film directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas and featuring Utpal Dutt, Madhu and Jalal Agha. Though the film was not a financial success, Bachchan won his first National Film Award for Best Newcomer.
Anand (1971) followed, where he starred alongside Rajesh Khanna. Bachchan's role as a doctor with a cynical view of life garned him his first Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award. Amitabh then played his first negative role as an infatuated lover-turned-murderer in Parwaana (1971). This was followed by several films including Reshma Aur Shera (1971). During this time, he made a guest appearance in the film Guddi which starred his future wife Jaya Bhaduri. He narrated part of the film Bawarchi. In 1972, he made an appearance in the road action comedy Bombay to Goa, directed by S. Ramanathan.

Rise to stardom: 1973–1983

Director Prakash Mehra cast him in the leading role for the film Zanjeer (1973) as Inspector Vijay Khanna. The film was a sharp contrast to the romantically themed films that had generally preceded it and established Amitabh in a new persona—the "angry young man" of Bollywood cinema. He earned a Filmfare Nomination for Best Actor. 1973 was also the year he married Jaya and around this time they appeared in several films together, not only in Zanjeer but in films such as Abhimaan which followed and was released only a month after their marriage. Later, Bachchan played the role of Vikram in the film Namak Haraam, a social drama directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee and scripted by Biresh Chatterjee addressing themes of friendship. His supporting role won him his second Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award.
In 1974, Bachchan made several guest appearances in films such as Kunwara Baap and Dost, before playing a supporting role in Roti Kapda Aur Makaan. The film, directed and written by Manoj Kumar, addressed themes of honesty in the face of oppression and financial and emotional hardship. Bachchan then played the leading role in film Majboor, released on 6 December 1974, which was a remake of the Hollywood film Zigzag. The film was only a moderate success at the box office. In 1975, he starred in a variety of film genres from the comedy Chupke Chupke, the crime drama Faraar to the romantic drama Mili. 1975 was the year when he appeared in two films which are regarded as important in Hindi cinematic history. He starred in the Yash Chopra directed film Deewar, opposite Shashi Kapoor, Nirupa Roy, and Neetu Singh, which earned him a Filmfare Nomination for Best Actor. The film became a major hit at the box office in 1975, ranking in at number 4. Indiatimes Movies ranks Deewaar amongst the Top 25 Must See Bollywood Films. Released on 15 August 1975 was Sholay (meaning flames), which became the highest grossing film of all time in India, earning INR 2,36,45,00,000 equivalent to US$ 60 million, after adjusting for inflation. Bachchan played the role of Jaidev. In 1999, BBC India declared it the "Film of the Millennium" and like Deewar, has been cited by Indiatimes movies as amongst the Top 25 Must See Bollywood Films. In that same year, the judges of the 50th annual Filmfare awards awarded it with the special distinction award called Filmfare Best Film of 50 Years.
Bachchan starred in comedies such as Chupke Chupke (1975) and Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) and in films such as Kabhie Kabhie (1976). In 1976, he was once again cast by director Yash Chopra in his second film, Kabhi Kabhie, a romantic tale in which Bachchan starred as a young poet named Amit Malhotra who falls deeply in love with a beautiful young girl named Pooja played by actress Rakhee Gulzar. The film saw him again nominated for the Filmfare Best Actor Award. In 1977, he won his first Filmfare Best Actor Award for his performance in Amar Akbar Anthony where he played the third lead opposite Vinod Khanna and Rishi Kapoor as Anthony Gonsalves. In 1978 he starred in all four of the highest grossing films of India in that year.
He once again resumed double roles in films such as Kasme Vaade as Amit and Shankar and Don playing the characters of Don, a leader of an underworld gang and his look alike Vijay. His performance won him his second Filmfare Best Actor Award. He also performed in Trishul and Muqaddar Ka Sikander which both earned him further Filmfare Best Actor nominations. He was billed a "one-man industry" by the French director François Truffaut.
In 1979, for the first time, Amitabh was required to use his singing voice for the film Mr. Natwarlal in which he starred alongside Rekha. His performance in the film saw him nominated for both the Filmfare Best Actor Award and the Filmfare Best Male Playback Awards. In 1979, he also received Best Actor nomination for Kaala Patthar (1979) and then went on to be nominated again in 1980 for the Raj Khosla directed film Dostana, in which he starred opposite Shatrughan Sinha and Zeenat Aman. Dostana proved to be the top grossing film of 1980. In 1981, he starred in Yash Chopra's melodrama film Silsila, where he starred alongside his wife Jaya and rumoured lover Rekha. Other films of this period include Ram Balram (1980), Shaan (1980), Lawaaris (1981), and Shakti (1982) which pitted him against legendary actor Dilip Kumar.

1982 injury while filming Coolie

On 26 July 1982, while filming Coolie in the University Campus in Bangalore, Bachchan suffered a near fatal intestinal injury during the filming of a fight scene with co-actor Puneet Issar.
Bachchan was performing his own stunts in the film and one scene required him to fall onto a table and then on the ground. However as he jumped towards the table, the corner of the table struck his abdomen, resulting in a splenic rupture from which he lost a significant amount of blood. He required an emergency splenectomy and remained critically ill in hospital for many months, at times close to death. The public response included prayers in temples and offers to sacrifice limbs to save him, while later, there were long queues of well-wishing fans outside the hospital where he was recuperating. Nevertheless, he spent many months recovering and resumed filming later that year after a long period of recuperation. The film was released in 1983, and partly due to the huge publicity of Bachchan's accident, the film was a box office success.
The director, Manmohan Desai, altered the ending of Coolie after Bachchan's accident. Bachchan's character was originally intended to have been killed off but after the change of script, the character lived in the end. It would have been inappropriate, said Desai, for the man who had just fended off death in real life to be killed on screen. Also, in the released film the footage of the fight scene is frozen at the critical moment, and a caption appears onscreen marking this as the instant of the actor's injury and the ensuing publicity of the accident.
Later, he was diagnosed with Myasthenia gravis. His illness made him feel weak both mentally and physically and he decided to quit films and venture into politics. At this time he became pessimistic, expressing concern with how a new film would be received. Before every release he would negatively state, "Yeh film to flop hogi!" ("This film will flop").

Politics: 1984–1987
In 1984, Bachchan took a break from acting and briefly entered politics in support of long-time family friend, Rajiv Gandhi. He contested Allahabad's seat of 8th Lok Sabha against H. N. Bahuguna, former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and won by the one of the highest victory margins in general election history (68.2% of the vote). His political career, however, was short-lived: he resigned after three years, calling politics a cesspool. The resignation followed the implication of Bachchan and his brother in the "Bofors scandal" by a newspaper, which he vowed to take to court. Bachchan was eventually found not guilty of involvement in the ordeal.
His old friend, Amar Singh, helped him during a financial crisis due to the failure of his company ABCL. Therefore Bachchan started to support Amar Singh's political party, the Samajwadi party. Jaya Bachchan joined the Samajwadi Party and became a Rajya Sabha member. Bachchan has continued to do favors for the Samajwadi party, including advertisements and political campaigns. These activities have recently gotten him into trouble again in the Indian courts for false claims after a previous incident of submission of legal papers by him, stating that he is a farmer.
A 15 year press ban against Bachchan was imposed during his peak acting years by Stardust and some of the other film magazines. In his own defense, Bachchan claimed to have banned the press from entering his sets almost till the end of 1989.

Slump and retirement: 1988–1992
In 1988, Bachchan returned to films, playing the title role in Shahenshah, which was a box office success due to the hype of Bachchan's comeback.After the success of his comeback film however, his star power began to wane as all of his subsequent films failed at the box office. The 1991 hit film, Hum, for which he won his third Filmfare Best Actor Award, looked like it might reverse this trend, but the momentum was short-lived as his string of box office failures continued. Notably, despite the lack of hits, it was during this period that Bachchan won his first National Film Award for Best Actor, for his performance as a Mafia don in the 1990 film Agneepath. These years would be the last he would be seen on screen for some time. After the release of Khuda Gawah in 1992, Bachchan went into semi-retirement for five years. In 1994, one of his delayed films Insaniyat was released but was also a box office failure.

Producer and acting comeback 1996–1999
Bachchan turned producer during his temporary retirement period, setting up Amitabh Bachchan Corporation, Ltd. (A.B.C.L.) in 1996, with the vision of becoming a 10 billion rupees (approx 250 million $US) premier entertainment company by the year 2000. ABCL's strategy was to introduce products and services covering the entire section of the India's entertainment industry. Its operations were mainstream commercial film production and distribution, audio cassettes and video discs, production and marketing of television software, celebrity and event management. Soon after the company was launched in 1996, the first film was produced by the company. Tere Mere Sapne failed to do well at the box office but launched the careers of actors such as Arshad Warsi and South films star Simran. ABCL produced a few other films, none of which did well.
In 1997, Bachchan attempted to make his acting comeback with the film Mrityudaata, produced by ABCL. Though Mrityudaata attempted to reprise Bachchan's earlier success as an action hero, the film was a failure both financially and critically. ABCL was the main sponsor of the 1996 Miss World beauty pageant, Bangalore but lost millions. The fiasco and the consequent legal battles surrounding ABCL and various entities after the event, coupled with the fact that ABCL was reported to have overpaid most of its top level managers, eventually led to its financial and operational collapse in 1997. The company went into administration and was later declared a failed company by Indian Industries board. The Bombay high court, in April 1999, restrained Bachchan from selling off his Bombay bungalow 'Prateeksha' and two flats till the pending loan recovery cases of Canara Bank were disposed of. Bachchan had, however, pleaded that he had mortgaged his bungalow to Sahara India Finance for raising funds for his company.
Bachchan attempted to revive his acting career and had average success with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998) and received positive reviews for Sooryavansham (1999) but other films such as Lal Baadshah (1999) and Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999) were box office failures.

Television career

In the year 2000, Bachchan stepped up to host India's adaptation of the British television game show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? entitled, Kaun Banega Crorepati. As it did in most other countries where it was adopted, the program found immediate success. Canara Bank withdrew its law suit against Bachchan in November 2000. Bachchan hosted KBC till November 2005, and its success set the stage for his return to film popularity. In 2009 Oscar winning movie Slumdog Millionaire in the first question of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? contest "Amitabh Bachchan" was the correct answer to the question "Who was the star of Zanjeer? Feroz Abbas Khan performed as Amitabh Bachchan in a scene in the movie while Anil Kapoor performed as the host of the contest. Bachchan hosted the third season of the reality show Bigg Boss in 2009.

Return to prominence: 2000–present

In 2000, Amitabh Bachchan appeared in Yash Chopra's box-office hit, Mohabbatein, directed by Aditya Chopra. He played a stern, older figure that rivalled the character of Shahrukh Khan. His role won him his third Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award. Other hits followed, with Bachchan appearing as an older family patriarch in Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love (2001), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) and Baghban (2003). As an actor, he continued to perform in a range of characters, receiving critical praise for his performances in Aks (2001), Aankhen (2002), Khakee (2004) and Dev (2004). One project that did particularly well for Bachchan was Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Black (2005). The film starred Bachchan as an aging teacher of a deaf-blind girl and followed their relationship. His performance was unanimously praised by critics and audiences and won him his second National Film Award for Best Actor and fourth Filmfare Best Actor Award. Taking advantage of this resurgence, Amitabh began endorsing a variety of products and services, appearing in many television and billboard advertisements. In 2005 and 2006, he starred with his son Abhishek in the hit films Bunty Aur Babli (2005), the Godfather tribute Sarkar (2005), and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna (2006). All of them were successful at the box office. His later releases in 2006 and early 2007 were Baabul (2006), Eklavya and Nishabd(2007), which failed to do well at the box office but his performances in each of them were praised by critics.
In May 2007, two of his films Cheeni Kum and the multi-starrer Shootout at Lokhandwala were released. Shootout at Lokhandwala did very well at the box office and was declared a hit in India, while Cheeni Kum picked up after a slow start and was declared an overall average hit. A remake of his biggest hit, Sholay (1975), entitled Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag, released in August of that same year and proved to be a major commercial failure in addition to its poor critical reception. The year also marked Bachchan's first appearance in an English-language film, Rituparno Ghosh's The Last Lear. The film premiered at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival on 9 September 2007. He received positive reviews from critics who hailed his performance as his best ever since Black. Bachchan was slated to play a supporting role in his first international film, Shantaram, directed by Mira Nair and starring Hollywood actor Johnny Depp in the lead. The film was due to begin filming in February 2008 but due to the writer's strike, was pushed to September 2008. The film is currently "shelved" indefinitely. Vivek Sharma's Bhoothnath, in which he plays the title role as a ghost, was released on 9 May 2008. Sarkar Raj, the sequel of the 2005 film Sarkar, released in June 2008 and received a positive response at the box-office. His latest movie was Paa, which released at the end of 2009. Paa was a highly anticipated project as it saw him playing his own son Abhishek's Progeria-affected 13-year-old son, and it opened to favourable reviews, particularly towards Bachchan's performance. It won him his third National Film Award for Best Actor and fifth Filmfare Best Actor Award. In 2010, he debuted in Malayalam film through Kandahar, directed by Major Ravi and co-starring Mohanlal. The film was based on the hijacking incident of the Indian Airlines Flight 814. Bachchan didn't took any remuneration to do this film.


FILMOGRAPHY


Saat Hindustani (1969)
Winner, National Film Award for Best Newcomer


Bhuvan Shome (1969)


Parwaana (1971)

Anand (1971)
Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award


Reshma Aur Shera (1971)


Bombay Talkies (1971)

Guddi (1971)

Pyar Ki Kahani (1971)

Sanjog (1972)

Bansi Birju (1972)

Piya Ka Ghar (1972)

Ek Nazar (1972)

Bawarchi (1972)

Raaste Kaa Patthar (1972)

Bombay to Goa (1972)

Bada Kabootar 1973)

Bandhe Haath (1973)

Zanjeer (1973)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Gehri Chaal (1973)

Abhimaan (1973)

Saudagar (1973)

Namak Haraam (1973)
Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award

Kunwara Baap (1974)

Dost (1974)

Kasauti (1974)

Benaam (1974)

Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974)

Majboor (1974)

Chupke Chupke (1975)

Faraar(1975)

Mili (1975)

Deewar (1975)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Zameer (1975)

Sholay (1975)

Do Anjaane (1976)

Chhoti Si Baat (1976)

Kabhi Kabhie (1976)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Hera Pheri (1976)

Alaap (1977)

Charandas (1977)

Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Shatranj Ke Khiladi (1977)

Adalat (1977)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award.Double role

Imaan Dharam (1977)

Khoon Pasina (1977)

Parvarish (1977)

Besharam (1978)

Ganga Ki Saugandh (1978)

Kasme Vaade (1978)

Trishul (1978)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Don (1978)
Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award.Double role

Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

The Great Gambler (1979)

Golmaal (1979)

Jurmana (1979)

Manzil (1979)

Mr. Natwarlal (1979)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award & Filmfare Best Male Playback Award

Kaala Patthar (1979)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Suhaag (1979)

Do Aur Do Paanch (1980)

Dostana (1980)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Ram Balram (1980)

Shaan (1980)

Chashme Buddoor (1981)

Commander (1981)

Naseeb (1981)

Barsaat Ki Ek Raat (1981)

Walayati Babu (1981)

Lawaaris (1981)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Silsila (1981)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Yaraana (1981)

Kaalia (1981)

Satte Pe Satta (1982)

Bemisaal (1982)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award.

Desh Premee (1982)

Namak Halaal (1982)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Khud-Daar (1982)

Shakti (1982)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Nastik (1983)

Andha Kanoon (1983)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award.

Mahaan (1983)

Pukar (1983)

Coolie (1983)

Inquilaab (1984)

Sharaabi (1984)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Giraftaar (1985)

Mard (1985)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Aakhree Raasta (1986)

Jalwa (1987)

Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara (1987)

Soorma Bhopali (1988)

Shahenshah (1988)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Hero Hiralal (1988)

Ganga Jamuna Saraswati (1988)

Batwara (1989)

Toofan (1989)

Jaadugar (1989)

Main Azaad Hoon (1989)

Agneepath (1990)
Winner, National Film Award for Best Actor

Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award


Krodh (1990)

Aaj Ka Arjun (1990)

Hum (1991)
Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Ajooba (1991)

Indrajeet (1991)

Akayla (1991)

Khuda Gawah (1992)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Insaniyat (1994)

Tere Mere Sapne (1996)

Mrityudata (1997)

Major Saab (1998)

Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan (1998)

Lal Baadshah (1999)

Sooryavansham (1999)

Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999)

Kohram (1999)

Hello Brother (1999)

Biwi No.1 (1999)


Mohabbatein (2000)
Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award

Ek Rishtaa (2001)


Lagaan (2001)


Aks (2001)
Winner, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance

Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award


Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award

Aankhen (2002)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award


Hum Kisise Kum Nahi (2002)

Agni Varsha (2002)


Kaante (2002)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Khushi (2003)

Armaan (2003)

Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost (2003)

Boom (2003)

Baghban (2003)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Fun2shh (2003)

Khakee (2004)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Aetbaar (2004)

Rudraksh (2004)

Insaaf (2004)

Dev (2004)

Lakshya (2004)

Deewaar (2004)

Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na (2004)

Hum Kaun Hai (2004)

Veer-Zaara (2004)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award.

Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004)

Black (2005)
Double-Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award & Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance.Winner, National Film Award for Best Actor

Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005)

Bunty Aur Babli (2005)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award

Parineeta (2005)

Paheli (2005)

Sarkar (2005)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Viruddh (2005)

Ramji Londonwaley (2005)

Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... (2005)

Ek Ajnabee (2005)

Amrithadhare (2005)
Special appearance Kannada film

Family (2006)

Darna Zaroori Hai (2006)

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award

Baabul (2006)

Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007)

Nishabd (2007)

Cheeni Kum (2007)

Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007)

Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007)

Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (2007)

Om Shanti Om (2007)

Jodhaa Akbar (2008)

Bhoothnath (2008)

Sarkar Raj (2008)

The Last Lear (2008)
Winner, Stardust Best Actor Award

God Tussi Great Ho (2008)

Johnny Mastana (2009)

Delhi-6 (2009)

Aladin (2009)

Exclusion (2009)

Talismaan (2009)

Zamaanat (2009)

Shantaram (2009)

Paa (2009)
Winner, National Film Award for Best Actor

Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Rann (2010)

Teen Patti (2010)

Kandahar (2010)


AWARDS

National Film Awards

1970 – Best Newcomer for Saat Hindustani
1991 – National Film Award for Best Actor for Agneepath
2006 – National Film Award for Best Actor for Black
2010 – National Film Award for Best Actor for Paa

Filmfare Awards

Winner
1971 – Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Anand
1973 – Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Namak Haraam
1977 – Filmfare Best Actor Award for Amar Akbar Anthony
1978 – Filmfare Best Actor Award for Don
1990 – Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (First Recipient)
1991 – Filmfare Best Actor Award for Hum
2000 – Superstar of the Millennium
2000 – Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Mohabbatein
2001 – Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance for Aks
2003 – Filmfare Power Award
2005 – Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance for Black
2005 – Filmfare Best Actor Award for Black
2010 – Filmfare Best Actor Award for Paa

Nominated
Bachchan has been nominated as Filmfare Best Actor twenty-nine times (a record) and as Filmfare Best Supporting Actor nine times (also a record). He has also been nominated for Best Playback singer once.

International Indian Film Academy Awards

Winner
2000 – IIFA Special Honorary Award
2001 – IIFA Best Supporting Actor Award for Mohabbatein
2002 – IIFA Personality of the Year
2006 – IIFA Wall of Fame
2006 – IIFA Best Actor Award for Black
2010 – IIFA Best Actor Award for Paa


Star Screen Awards

Winner
2003 – Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 along with Hema Malini for Baghban
2003 – Distinction In Acting Award for Baghban
2004 – Most Outstanding Personality
2005 – Star Screen Award Best Actor for Black
2007 – Star Screen Award for Best Actor (Critics) for Cheeni Kum
2010 – Star Screen Award Best Actor for Paa
2010 – Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 along with Abhishek Bachchan for Paa

Stardust Awards
Winner
2000 – Best Artist of the Millennium by Hero Honda and file Stardust (magazine)
2003 – Stardust Award for Lifetime Achievement
2004 – Special Award for the film Baghban
2005 – Special Award for the film Black
2006 – Stardust Star of the Year Award - Male for Black
2009 – Stardust Best Actor Award for The Last Lear
2010 – Stardust Star of the Year Award - Male for Paa

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards
Winner
1971 – Best Actor in Supporting Role for Anand
1975 – Best Actor for Mili
2003 – Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award 2005 – Best Actor for Black


Zee Cine Awards
Winner
2003 – Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement
2004 – Golden Grade Award
2006 – Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Male for Black

Bollywood Movie Awards
Winner
2001 – Bollywood Movie Award - Critics Award Male for Mohabbatein
2003 – Bollywood Movie Award - Most Sensational Actor for Kaante
2006 – Bollywood Movie Award - Best Actor for Black

Other awards
Winner
1970 – "Saraswati Award" for Anand
1989 – Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rotary Club of Bombay (Mumbai).
1997 – "Distinguished Alumni " award at the inaugural function of the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Capital's largest Central University.
2000 – All-India Critics Association (AICA): Best Actor Award for Sooryavansham.
2000 – Sansui Viewers Choice Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Mohabbatein.
2000 – Bollywood People's Choice Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Mohabbatein.
2001 – Zee Gold Awards: Critics Award for Best Male for Mohabbatein.
2002 – “Icon of the Millennium” award at the 32nd Rupa AIFA Awards at Bandra.
2002 – Lifetime Achievement Award by the Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards.
2003 – MTV Lycra Awards: Maha Style Icon of the Year (First Recipient)
2003 – "Bollywood's Lifetime Achievement Award" by the London-based Asian Guild.
2003 – Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sangeet Shiromani Award.
2004 – "Radio Voice of the Year" award.
2004 – Sansui Viewer's Choice Movie Awards: Personality of the Year
2004 – Sports World's "Jodi of the Year" along with Hema Malini for Baghban.
2006 – Bollyvista Film Awards: Best Actor for Black.
2006 – Bollywood People's Choice Awards: Best Actor for Black.
2006 – Apsara Awards: Best Actor for Black.
2006 – Rediff Movie Awards: Best Actor for Black.
2006 – Lifetime Achievement Award at AXN Action Awards.
2007 – Special Award for his contribution to Indian cinema at the 9th Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image International Film.
2009 – Lifetime Achievement Award at Gentleman Quarterly magazine's "Men of the Year" Award.
2009 – Lifetime Achievement Award for completing 40 years in the entertainment industry at the 11th Mumbai Academy of Moving Images (MAMI).
2010 – Lifetime Achievement Award at the Apsara Awards.
2010 – Lines Gold Award: Best Actor for Paa.
2010 – 'FICCI Frames 2010' Excellence Awards: Best Actor for Paa.
2010 - Lifetime Achievement Award at the Gentleman Quarterly magazine's ' Men of the Year' award.

Television Awards
Winner
2000 – Screen Videocon Awards: Best Anchor Award for Kaun Banega Crorepati.
2001 – Indian Telly Awards: "TV Personality of the Year" for Kaun Banega Crorepati.
2001 – Hero Honda-Indian Television Academy Awards: Best Anchor-game quiz for Kaun Banega Crorepati.
2001 – Hero Honda-Indian Television Academy Awards: Best Host for Kaun Banega Crorepati.
2002 – Indiantelevision: Best Television Anchor Award for Kaun Banega Crorepati.
2002 – Indian Telly Awards: TV Anchor of the Year for Kaun Banega Crorepati.
2005 – Indian Telly Awards: Best Anchor Award for Kaun Banega Crorepati2.
2007 – Indian Television Academy (ITA) Award for achieving the “Ultimate eminence in the world of entertainment”

National honours
1980 – Awadh Samman by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
1984 – Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour from the Government of India.
1995 – "Yash Bharati Samman", UP state's highest civilian honour from the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
2001 – Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour from the Government of India.
2002 – "Dayawati Modi" award. This award is among the highest awards in India in the field of Art, Culture and Education.
2002 – Kishore Kumar award by the Government of Madhya Pradesh for excellence in acting and his unparalleled contribution to the film industry.
2002 – Raj Kapoor award by the Government of Maharashtra for outstanding contribution to the Indian cinema.
2004 – Honorary Doctorate by the Jhansi University.
2004 – "Living Legend" Award by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in recognition of his contribution to the Indian entertainment industry.
2005 – Deenanath Mangeshkar award for his contribution to films and music.
2006 – Honorary Doctorate Degree on by his Alma Mater Delhi University.
2009 – IIFA-FICCI Frames, "Most Powerful Entertainer of the Decade Award" for his contribution to Indian cinema.

Other recognitions
2003 – FPFAC 'Achiever' Awards: "Achiever of the Year" award.
2005 – Ranked as the "Most popular Star in India" by the Hansa Research's new syndicated study, Celebrity Track.
2005 – “Diamond of India” award by The International Gemological Institute (IGI).
2007 – "Forever Indian" award by the Diamond Trading Company. He is the first Indian to receive this award.
2008 – FILM CRITIC and columnist, Anil Dharkar’s latest book on top 20 Indian icons features Bachchan amongst India’s top 20 iconic people.
2009 – Ranked as the "Most Influential Personality in India" by the Percept Talent Management (PTM) and Hansa Research, Celebrity Track.
2009 – He was among the "Top 5 Most Influential Indians of the Decade".
2010 – He was presented "Icon of 21 years of Entertainment Award" at NDTV awards
2010 – He has been presented "Taj Enlighten Tareef Award" for his contribution to world cinema by Brooke Bond Taj Mahal, India’s leading tea blend.

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