AMITABH BACHCHAN

Amitabh Bachchan, known as the Shahenshah of Bollywood or Big B, is arguably India's greatest film star. Born on 11 October 1942 in Prayagraj, he transformed Indian cinema with his angry young man persona in the 1970s before becoming a complete entertainer.

He has lived at Jalsa, his palatial home in Juhu, for decades. The Sunday fan-meeting ritual outside his gate is legendary — thousands of fans gather weekly, and Big B rarely disappoints, stepping out to greet them personally.

With over 200 films and one of the longest-running careers in cinema, Amitabh Bachchan continues to be the most-followed Indian celebrity on social media and one of the busiest working actors at 82.