Happy birthday! Amitabh Bachchan turns 82 today

By Lori Macatee
New Delhi
Last updated on October 11, 2024

The iconic and legendary actor turns 82 on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

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Amitabh Bachchan is celebrating his 82nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Amitabh Bachchan (The Great Gatsby, Paa, Black, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 82nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Bachchan, a cultural icon

Born in Allahabad on October 11, 1942, Amitabh Bachchan's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Indian history. Bachchan's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Amitabh hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Amitabh Bachchan as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 82.

Happy Birthday, Amitabh, you're the best!