Amitabh Bachchan was toborn Amitabh HarivanshBachchan on 11 October194), is an Indian filmactor. He first gainedpopularity in the early1970s as the "angryyoung man" ofBollywood cinema, and hassince become one of themost prominent figures inthe history of Indiancinema.[1][2] Bachchanhas won numerous majorawards in his career,including three NationalFilm Awards and twelveFilmfare Awards. He holdsthe record for mostnumber of Best Actornominations at theFilmfare Award Less