Today’s infographic features Amitabh Bachchan, an Indian legend in the world of Bollywood. While I’ve never actually seen a Bollywood production, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to visit the entrancing, and multifaceted country of India.
According to today’s infographic, Bachchan is the greatest star in the history of Hindi cinema. His father was a renowned poet, and decided to give him a name that, rather fittingly, means “the light that will never die.”
Early in his career, he had trouble finding work as an on-screen actor — apparently he was too tall. But his deep baritone pipes eventually landed him a voice-acting gig in 1969 — he narrated the film Bhuvan Shome. After this he didn’t seem to have much trouble appearing on film — he averaged six movies a year during the 1970s, and had his first big break in 1971 with the movie Anand.
In 1975, he made the movie Sholay. It took a few years for the public to warm up to it, but in 1995 BBC India declared Sholay the “film of the millennium.”
This tee-totaling, vegetarian, who hates the word ‘Bollywood,’ went on to make many successful films and holds the record for “most number of best actor nominations for popular film awards.”
He’s also something of a humanitarian. Bachchan donated a generous amount to charities aimed at the health of girls in India.
And if you’re interested, he says the reason he hates the word “Bollywood” is because “it is very demeaning to [the] Hindi film industry.” He goes on to say, “I’ve always strongly opposed it because I think that it almost sounds like an abuse every time it is used.”
Born October 11, 1942 in Allahabad, United Provinces, British India [now Uttar Pradesh, India]
Birth Name Amitabh Harivansh Srivastav
Nicknames Big B
Munna
Angry Young Man
Bollywood's Shahenshah
Amith
AB Sr.
One Man Industry
Superstar of the Millenium
The Last Emperor
Mahanayak
Amit ji
Height 6' 1" (1.86 m)
Mini Bio (3)
Son of well known poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan. He has a brother named Ajitabh. He completed his education from Uttar Pradesh and moved to Bombay to find work as a film star, in vain though, as film-makers preferred someone with a fairer skin, and he was not quite fair enough. But they did use one of his other assets, his deep baritone voice, which was used for narration and background commentary. He was successful in being cast in Saat Hindustani. He got his break in Bollywood after a letter of introduction from the then Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi, as he was a friend of her son, Rajiv Gandhi. This is how Amitabh made an entry in Bollywood, starting with Zanjeer, co-starred with his future wife Jaya Bhaduri, and since then there has been no looking back.
He married Jaya Bhaduri, an accomplished actress in her own right, and they had two children, Shweta and Abhishek. Shweta is married, lives a non-filmy life and has two children.
Being friends with Rajiv Gandhi, got him to decide to run for seat in the Congress from his hometown but had to leave midterm because of controversies, particularly after Rajiv and he were implicated in the now infamous "Bofors" case along with the U.K. based Hinduja Brothers.
After a four year break, he was back in the unsuccessful Mrityudaata (1997), a comeback which the actor wanted to forget. Critics written him off but his career was saved with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998). But four flops in 1999 and incurring debt of over 90 Crores rupees of his sinking company ABCL saw him at an all-time low. To make matters worse, after the defeat of the Congress party, Amitabh lost considerable political support, the opposition made him a target, and his credit rating deteriorated to such an extent that a leading nationalized bank, Canara Bank, sued him for outstanding loans. He did bounce back, presenting the Indian version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire called Kaun Banega Crorepati? (2000). After a series of hits with Mohabbatein (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) and Baghban (2003) and Khakee (2004), this elderly Bachchan is showing no signs of slowing down and proving the critics wrong once again.
His son, Abhishek, is also an actor by his own rights.
Amitabh and Jaya were interested in getting Abhishek married to Karishma, the daughter of Babita and Randhir Kapoor, they went through a formal engagement, but later broke it off.
The former Miss World and Bollywood actress, Aishwarya Rai, and Abhishek, were formally engaged on Sunday January 14, 2007, at the Bachchan residence in Juhu, Bombay, with the marriage taking place at the Bachchan residence on April 20, 2007.
On November 16, 2011, he became a Dada (Paternal Grandfather) when Aishwarya gave birth to a daughter in Mumbai Hospital. He is already a Nana (maternal grandfather) to Navya Naveli and Agastye - Shweta's children.
He continues to be one of the busiest actors and singers in Bollywood as well as on TV, as can be seen from the commercials that he appears on, especially on Sahara One. Looks like there are no limits for this super-star and once the "Angry Young Man" of Bollywood.
Amitabh Bachchan Likes and Dislikes
Sun Sign: Libra
Pet Name: Amit
Plus Point: (modestly) I have none
Minus Point: Several. My face, My height
Strength: The love of my fans and affection of my parents
My biggest fear: Not living up to the expectations of people and my fans
Languages known: Hindi, English and a bit of Punjabi Hindi
Weakness: My family
Favourite Perfume: It keeps changing. I use whatever is find on the dressing table
Favourite Holiday Spot: Haven't had a holiday for a long time. I'd prefer where nobody will recognise me
Favourite Food: Indian vegetarian food
Favourite Websites: Don't surf too much. I just use yahoo for e-mails and liveindia.com
Philosophy of life: If things happen as you wish it's good, if they do not it's better
Something about yourself that you would like to change: I don't think I would like to change anything
Dream Role: Every actor wants to look for something new in their horizon. When it comes true it becomes a dream role
Favourite film: Ganga Jamuna and Pyaasa
Best compliment paid by a woman: It doesn't come very often
Turn on in a woman: It's too personal!
Turn off in a woman: That's also too personal!
Anil Kapoor
Father of three grown-up children, Anil Kapoor, looks smart, young and energetic. The actor has crossed his 50s and is in his 60s, but seems like he still is in his 30s. He still gets calls to play lead roles, while most actors of his time are playing side roles or the roles of parents or grandparents. The renowned actor has delivered brilliant performances in his past and also has some prestigious awards in his kitty. He has also acted in some International movies (Mission Impossible 4, Slumdog Millionaire) and TV shows (24). He is known to follow a disciplined lifestyle, which makes him stay fit even at the age of 61.
Workout schedule
Anil Kapoor spends around two to three hours in the gym, and changes his workouts as per the roles he plays in his upcoming movies. He goes cycling or jogging early in the morning, and prefers doing cardio for at least 10 minutes every day. He believes in concentrating on different parts of the body while working out, rather than focussing on one particular area. He also includes free weights, sit-ups, crunches, chair squats, and push-ups in his workout at his gym. The actor also practices yoga.
Anil Kapoor even leaves a super-energetic and young actor like Ranveer Singh astonished. Ranveer, who worked with Anil in Dil Dhadakne Do, once revealed during an interview:
Anil Kapoor's Workout And Diet Regime: Secrets As To Why He Refuses To Age
Father of three grown-up children, Anil Kapoor, looks smart, young and energetic. The actor has crossed his 50s and is in his 60s, but seems like he still is in his 30s. He still gets calls to play lead roles, while most actors of his time are playing side roles or the roles of parents or grandparents. The renowned actor has delivered brilliant performances in his past and also has some prestigious awards in his kitty. He has also acted in some International movies (Mission Impossible 4, Slumdog Millionaire) and TV shows (24). He is known to follow a disciplined lifestyle, which makes him stay fit even at the age of 61.
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Keep reading to find the secrets behind Anil Kapoor's youthfulness and eternal shine on his face. Here are Anil Kapoor's workout and fitness regimes.
Workout schedule
Anil kapoor fitness and diet schedule
Anil Kapoor spends around two to three hours in the gym, and changes his workouts as per the roles he plays in his upcoming movies. He goes cycling or jogging early in the morning, and prefers doing cardio for at least 10 minutes every day. He believes in concentrating on different parts of the body while working out, rather than focussing on one particular area. He also includes free weights, sit-ups, crunches, chair squats, and push-ups in his workout at his gym. The actor also practices yoga.
Anil Kapoor even leaves a super-energetic and young actor like Ranveer Singh astonished. Ranveer, who worked with Anil in Dil Dhadakne Do, once revealed during an interview:
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“I hope I can have the same kind of drive and passion when I am at that stage. He is disciplined about what he eats, even if we're rolling at 5 in the morning. He will get up at quarter to four to do his cardio so his face looks fresh in front of the camera."
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anil kapoor fitness and diet schedule
Anil Kapoor’s acting career of more than 4 decades has definitely influenced his zeal to stay fit and healthy. According to an online portal, Anil can be quoted as saying:
Diet Plan
Anil Kapoor believes in following a disciplined lifestyle, which is free from smoking and alcohol. He also believes in staying positive and not taking stress about different things. The actor avoids sugar and junk food, and eats a lot of dairy products.
He drinks a bottle of water empty stomach, and then eats a sandwich with cabbage, lettuce, and egg for breakfast. He also switches to oats or cereal for breakfast sometimes.
He likes to drink strawberry milkshake and apple juice.
The actor loves to have boiled broccoli or celery for lunch.
He prefers having salads with different sauces and dressings for dinner.
The actor also eats boiled pulses with brown rice sometimes.
An English daily quotes Anil Kapoor:
“I wake up at 6 a.m. and thereafter I have a banana, which provides me with carbohydrates, potassium and iron. I have around five to six meals a day, which means a meal every two and a half hours. I count my calories with every meal.”
In his own words:
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About Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh
Singh at the 61st Filmfare Awards ceremony in 2016
Born Ranveer Singh Bhavnani
6 July 1985 (age 32)[1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Alma mater Indiana University
Occupation : Actor
Years active : 2010–present
Relatives See Kapoor family
Awards Full list
Ranveer Singh Bhavnani (born 6 July 1985) is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. He is the recipient of several awards, including two Filmfare Awards, and is among the highest-paid actors in the country.[2]
After completing a bachelor's degree from Indiana University Bloomington, Singh returned to India to pursue his career in films. He made his acting debut in 2010 with a leading role in Yash Raj Films' romantic comedy Band Baaja Baaraat. The film emerged as a critical and commercial success, earning him a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
Ranveer Singh Biography Favourites Quotes
Ranveer Singh
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Birth name: Ranveer Singh Bhavnani
Meaning of the name: Ranveer - The brave one, brave warrior, hero Of battle (Origin-Sanskrit)
Date of Birth: 6 July 1985
Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality: Indian
Religion: Sikh
Occupation: Actor
Zodiac sign: Cancer
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Marital status: Single
Father: Jagjit Singh Bhavnani
Mother: Anju Bhavnani
Sister: Ritika Bhavnani
Cousins: Sonam Kapoor (actress), Rhea Kapoor (producer)
Mother Tongue: Punjabi
Languages: Hindi, Punjabi, English
Girlfriend: Deepika Padukone
Past love relationship: Anushka Sharma
Friends from film industry: Anushka Sharma, Priyanka Chopra, Arjun Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra, Ali Zafar
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University, Bloomington (US)
Activities: Playing football, playing video games, watching movies, expanding his music collection
Hobbies: Collecting fedoras
Fetishes: Sneakers and hats
Admires: Shahrukh Khan and Salman Khan
Strength: His family
Weakness: Chocolate
Trademark: Muscular body, smile
Likes: Creative writing, playing football and theatre
Dislikes: Hospitals and needles
Bad habit: Eating too much of chocolates
His best pick-up line ever: "Is that a phone in your back pocket because that a** is calling me!"
Ranveer's tips to flirt well: "Definitely make her laugh, smell nice and don't be cagey."
Phobia: Of needles
Biggest fear: Losing his family.
Fashion fear: The speck on white sneakers.
First crush: Ms Melrose McGill. My first standard teacher. She was a short, fair Christian teacher.
Lasted after: Scarlett Johansson, Beyonce and Megan Fox
A quality in a woman that draws him: Genuineness and warmth; when a person is as warm, kind, caring,
sensitive and nice to everyone
The way to a woman’s heart: Her funny bone
The least expensive thing in his wardrobe: Rings with Christian motifs that Nitasha got him from Mount
Mary Church in Bandra.
The most expensive thing in his wardrobe: A suit or a pair of shoes or a watch.
The most cherished gift: "My sister gifted me a t-shirt that I wore the day my film released. It’s a t-shirt
from H&M. Plain white with bold red print that reads ‘Born To Be Famous’."
A queen of Bollywood according to him: Deepika Padukone
Best gift he ever received: A note from Amitabh Bachchan praising his work in Ram-leela.
Food item he can't resist: Chocolates
Debut film: Band Baaja Baaraat 2010
Debut Award: Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for 'Band Baaja Baaraat' (2010).
Best movies in the career by now: Band Baaja Baaraat, Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, Lootera, Gunday,
Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela...
If not an actor: A copywriter or a DJ; creative writer
Inspiration: Shah Rukh Khan
Fashion icon: Amitabh Bachchan
Ranveer Singh Bodybuilding Diet
According to Ranveer Singh, the secret to a successful diet is to eat every three hours and to never miss a single meal. His meal is balanced with good amount of protein like lamb, some carbs and healthy fats like salmon. However, salt and oil in food are kept to the minimum. To get a muscular body he says it is also essential to supplement the diet with protein shakes, to help repair muscles faster.
Breakfast: The day starts with a high carb intake to fuel his system and decreases as the day progresses. It consists of mostly Egg whites, some chicken, and fresh fruits (preferably with low GI) & vegetables
Snacks: He usually has light snacks like almonds and walnuts before each main meal for nutrition.
Lunch & Dinner: These mainly include protein-rich foods such as thyme roasted chicken, stir-fried lamb, honey dressed Salmon with a bowl of stir-fried vegetables.
“Diet has to be super strict and is 80% of the programme, balance 20% being training”
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