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Happy Birthday to Big 'B'

MUMBAI: The name ‘Amitabh Bachchan’ needs no introduction in India as well as abroad. This man seems to grip in him a charm that remains matchless and is also frequently known by his bynames such as Big B, Muno Bhai, Amit Ji and an Angry Young Man. He is an enterpriser, brand ambassador, political leader, game show host, a vocalist, voiceover artist and a performer. He is a demi-god and a large number of honors and appreciation gravitates to him continuously, the characters he played are commemorated and adored, year after year after year.The superstar of the Hindi film industry has turned 67 on 11th October.Mr. Bachchan said that he'll be glad to follow in the footsteps of well-known actor Ashok Kumar, who played sturdy characters even at the age of 80.On the eve of his birth anniversary, Big B said, “When I was a four-year-old I used to ask for gifts on my birthdays but that phase is over now. I think the biggest gift for me at this point of my life would be that I continue getting work and the support of my family.”Amitabh, who begun his film career with 'Saat Hindustani' in 1969, is relishing the busiest time of his life with nonstop releases and a prime time reality show on small screen.Senior Bachchan will next be seen in fantasy film, 'Aladin'.Besides 'Aladin', Amitabh has six other big budget films lined up for release, including 'Paa', 'Teen Patti', Ram Gopal Verma's 'Rann', Shoe Bite' and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Chenab Gandhi'.

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