Abhay Deol

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Abhay Singh Deol was boen on 15 March 1976, In bollywood he better known as Abhay Deol.Deol is an film actor and producer, He has appeared mani films as an actor such as  Dev.D, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Shanghai.

He is the nephew of actor Dharmendra, and the cousin of Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. His first film was Socha Na Tha in 2005 and second was Ahista Ahista in 2006.

 His first  release was Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd in 2007. which had a multi-star cast and emerged as a box office success.His second release same year the film was Ek Chalis Ki Last Local and the next film was Manorama Six Feet Under in 2007 which won the Best Film at the Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival in New York City. He won Best Actor award for his role for the same. His film Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! only film was releas in 2008 which became extremely popular.

Deol devised and enacted the title role of Devdas in the 2009 film Dev.D. the critic for Times of India gave the movie a perfect 5 out 5 stars in her review. Abhay Deol has been the cover of Man's World and Time Out Mumbai, with titles such as The New Face of Indian Cinema. Deol has also started producing films through his company Forbidden Films.Abhay did a special Item number for the movie Tera Kya Hoga Johnny in 2010. Deol also trained to be a deep-sea diver for his 2011 film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara which was filmed in Spain.

Deol is in a romantic relationship with actress Preeti Desai,  He is a self-described fan of "cinema that has the 'real' element" and lists his favourite films as Chupke Chupke, Mother India, and Dr. Strangelove.

Sonu Sood

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Sonu Sood born in 30 July 1974, in Moga, Punjab is an former model and Indian actor in Bollywood film.He acted in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Tamil films. He studied in sacred heart school in Moga city . He grew up with two sisters. His father was an entrepreneur and his mother was a teacher. Since his childhood he wanted to be an actor.A graduate in electronics engineering from YCCE, NAGPUR, he is married to Sonali and they have a son named Ishant.

He made his debut in Kallazhagar 1999, which was a major hit. As an antagonist in Telugu film Hands Up  in 2000, which was a box office dud. He made his acting debut in Hindi films with Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh in 2002, which won critical acclaim for his performance.

He was better noticed as Abhishek Bachchan's brother in Mani Ratnam's Yuva 2004 and in Aashiq Banaya Aapne 2005. In Tollywood, with the release of Super in 2005, he received greater recognition for his work.
In 2010, he played the lead antagonist in  Dabangg, co-starring with Salman Khan. His Kannada debut with Sudeep Only Vishnuvardhana released with a great response and critics lauded his performance. He is currently filming for Rana along with Rajinikanth.

Aftab Shivdasani

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Aftab Shivadasani born on 25 June 1978 is an Film actor  who appears in Bollywood films He started his career as a child artist in the movie Mr. India. His father is a Hindu Sindhi while his mother is a Parsi.Shivdasani was selected as the Farex baby (Baby food brand) at age 14 months and from that point on he appeared in many TV commercials.

Shivdasani made his debut as an adult opposite Matondkar in Mast. The film became an instant hit. In 2000, Shivdasani won the Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut and the Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Male for his performance in Mast. In 2001, Shivdasani made his comeback to acting with Kasoor Shivdasani played a negative role, His performance in the film earned him a nomination for the Filmfare Best Villain Award and a Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role.

His next release after Mast in Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, in a supporting role opposite Saif Ali Khan, Fardeen Khan, Twinkle Khanna and Sonali Bendre. His last release of the year was Rajiv Rai's Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat, in which Shivdasani played Taj Bharadwaj, one of the three lead roles with the debutant Arjun Rampal and Suniel Shetty opposite Kirti Reddy . the film multi-starrer action comedy Awara Paagal Deewana, that proved to be a successful movie and became the seventh highest grosser movie of that year. It was his only hit movie of 2002. His next release was Priyadarshan's comedy film Hungama opposite Akshaye Khanna and the debutant Rimi Sen, which was his second success of that year.

Shivdasani's first two releases of 2004 were Suno Sasurjee opposite Ameesha Patel, and Muskaan opposite Gracy Singh. comedy film Masti, in which he starred opposite Vivek Oberoi, Ritesh Deshmukh, Amrita Rao, Genelia D'Souza, Tara Sharma, Lara Dutta and Ajay Devgan. The film became a semi-hit.
Shivdasani found some success with multi-starrer films in 2007 and 2008. In 2009, Shivdasani appeared in Acid Factory.

In 2009, Shivdasani acted in Aao Wish Karein, the first film produced under his production company, Rising Sun Entertainment. He helped co-write the script and also played the lead character, Mickey. In 2011, Shivdasani played the lead role in the comedy film Bin Bulaye Baraati opposite Priyanka Kothari. The film was a failure. His upcoming movie: Total Dhamaal .

Arjun Rampal

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Arjun Rampal born on 26 November 1972, He was born in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh is an former fashion model and film actor. his acting debut in Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat in 2001, which earned him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.The film was not a success, but Rampal was appreciated for his performance and received several awards for his work in the movie. He has won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Rock On!!.
Arjun went on to complete his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Hindu College in Delhi. Actress Kim Sharma is his cousin.

Aankhen release in 2002  in which Rampal opposite major names including Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Sushmita Sen and Paresh Rawal.

 In 2007, Rampal starred in a negative role in Om Shanti Om opposite Shahrukh Khan and the debuting Deepika Padukone. The film emerged as the year's highest grossing film in India and the overseas market, and became India's highest grossing production ever up to that point with a worldwide gross of over 1.48 billion. It was Rampal's biggest hit in his career and earned him critical acclaim for his villainous role. Following the success of Om Shanti Om, Rampal started to rise as a successful actor. In 2008, Rampal gave an excellent performance in Rock On!! as the lead guitarist of a band. His performance was widely acclaimed, earning him the prestigious National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award.
In 2008, Rampal made his television debut as one of the three judges of the fourth season of the dance reality television show Nach Baliye on STAR Plus. The other two judges were choreographer Saroj Khan and film actress Karisma Kapoor.

Vivek Oberoi

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Vivek Oberoi born on 3 September 1976 is an Indian film actor. Oberoi son of Bollywood actor Suresh Oberoi  Punjabi and Yashodhara Oberoi Tamil. Vivek also worked as a script writer in India

Oberoi made his debut with Ram Gopal Varma's film Company. He received Filmfare Awards for Best Debut as well as Best Supporting Actor. then he starred in the action films, Road and Dum. In 2002 he starred film Saathiya,The film was a big hit at the box office and earned him a Filmfare nomination in the Best Actor category.

In 2007, he acted as the gangster Maya Dolas in the multi-starrer, Shootout at Lokhandwala, In 2008, Oberoi starred in Mission Istanbul. In 2010, he appeared in Prince, which received a good response from the crowd.

Oberoi is slated to play the lead role in the film, Bloody Paki,Vivek Oberoi signed a new film 'Kismat Love Paisa Dilli'. Vivek produced a film named "Watch Indian Circus" in 2011.

Oberoi was awarded the Red and White Bravery Award in 2006 for helping re-build a village which was hit severely by the Tsunami, Oberoi and his family founded The Yashodhara Oberoi Foundation (YOF). Oberoi serves as the World Health Organization's anti-tobacco spokesperson.His philanthropic activities also include Project Devi, Cancer Patients Aid Association and Banyan, which works towards rehabilitating mentally challenged homeless women. In all, Vivek has donated about Rs 3 million (Rs 30 lakh) and helped raise Rs 25 million (Rs 250 lakh).

Oberoi previously got engaged to Gurpreet Gill in 2002. However, the couple broke up after sometime. He was also linked to Aishwarya Rai for some time, before they broke up. On 29 October 2010, Oberoi married Priyanka Alva, daughter of Karnataka minister Jeevaraj Alva, in Bangalore.

Riteish Deshmukh

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Riteish Deshmukh born on 17 December 1978, in Mumbai, Maharashtra is an architect and Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. He is the son of the late Vilasrao Deshmukh, He was ex-chief minister of Maharastra.

Deshmukh first film was Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003 opposite Genelia D'Souza. In 2004 that he achieved some success, when he appeared in the commercially successful comedy Masti and the critically acclaimed Bardaasht.

His first relatively successful lead role occurred in the widely panned sex-comedy Kyaa Kool Hai Hum with Tusshar Kapoor. this film was tolerated by audiences and declared a moderate success at the box office.He appeared in Malamaal Weekly and Apna Sapna Money Money,

 In 2007, he was first seen in a guest appearance in Namastey London, that year, he appeared in Sajid Khan's directorial debut Heyy Babyy, co-starring Akshay Kumar and Fardeen Khan. In 2009, his first release was Aladin, co-starring Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt and Jacqueline Fernandez.In 2010, he was forced to work with Sajid Khan on the comedy Housefull with Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta, Arjun Rampal and Jiah Khan. The film received negative response from critics, though it was a Blockbuster commercially.
His first release of 2011 was F.A.L.T.U, in which he played the role of Bajirao, a fake college principal. His second release of the year was comic sequel Double Dhamaal. Both films were very successful.

In 2012 Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya in which he is paired opposite his real wife Genelia D'Souza. then starred in another sequel, Housefull 2, which released on 6 April 2012.Deshmukh is currently attempting another sequel to the 2004 hit Masti titled Grand Masti, His work in Masti was nominated for several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor category.
Deshmukh dated Genelia D'Souza for almost eight years. Despite their strong religious differences, they were married in accordance with Marathi traditions on 3 February 2012, followed by a less-publicized church wedding. Deshmukh's father passed away on 14 August 2012 from multiple organ failure. Deshmukh maintained a Gandhi-esq vigilance just before to his father's demise

John Abraham

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John Abraham born on December 17, 1972 is an Bollywood film actor. John father is Malayali and Mother is Parsi, Abraham's Parsi name is Farhan. Abraham got his bachelor's degree in economics from Jai Hind College.
Abraham started his modelling career appearing in the music video of the song "Surma" by Punjabi singer Jazzy B.In 1999, he won the Gladrags Manhunt Contest and went to the Philippines for Manhunt International, where he won second place.
 Abraham first  film debut with Jism in 2003, which is nominated Filmfare Best Debut Award nomination.
His next films  Saaya in 2003, Pooja Bhatt's directorial debut Paap in 2004 and the  the main antagonist in Dhoom in 2004,the film was produced by Yash Raj films.The film was one of the highest grossing films of that year.
 In 2005 he starred in the supernatural thriller Kaal and the comedy Garam Masala both of which did well at the box office. Later that year, he had a role in Water, which portrayed the tragic fate of Hindu widows in British India of the 1930s. The film was written and directed by Deepa Mehta. It was popular internationally, and was nominated for the 2006 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 79th Academy Awards.
In 2006 he starred in the films Zinda, Taxi No. 9211, Baabul and Kabul Express. Among these Taxi No. 9211 and Kabul Express were substantially successful. In 2010 he starred in various films including Aashayein, Jhootha Hi Sahi, Force, Desi Boyz, and Housefull 2.His debut film as a producer was titled Vicky Donor in 2012.
He is currently working on his second production, Hamara Bajaj which will be directed by Shoojit Sircar and is to go on floors early 2013.
Abraham was in a 9 year relation with actress Bipasha Basu before they broke up in 2011.Abraham takes an interest in PETA and Habitat for Humanity. He donated 10 lakhs to the Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre.

Saif ali khan

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Saif Ali Khan born on 16 August 1970 is an Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood films. He is the son of the cricket player and last titular Nawab of Pataudi, late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, and actress Sharmila Tagore, a great-grandniece of poet Rabindranath Tagore.
Khan had his first success with the 1994 films Main Khiladi Tu Anari and Yeh Dillagi,but the Khan debut film  Parampara in 1992.
In Dil Chahta Hai 2001 Khan marked his professional turning point. His work in Kal Ho Naa Ho -2003 won him the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, and he was awarded the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Hum Tum -2004.
 Khan was married to actress Amrita Singh from 1991 to 2004, having two children together. His sister, Soha Ali Khan, is also a film actress.
In 2005, along with other Bollywood stars, Khan performed at the HELP! Telethon Concert to help raise money for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. In 2006, Khan appeared along with various other Bollywood actors at the Closing Ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, as part of a performance showcasing Indian culture along with Rani Mukerji, and Aishwarya Rai on behalf of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, held in Delhi

Arjun Kapoor

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Arjun Kapoor(born on 26 June 1985 is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. Before his acting debut with Ishaqzaade in 2012 he has also been assistant producer and assistant director of few films.Kapoor was born in Indian film producer, Boney Kapoor and Mona Shourie Kapoor.
He is the nephew of actors Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor and producer Sandeep Marwah, and the first-cousin of actress Sonam Kapoor and producer Rhea Kapoor. He is also the step-son of actress Sridevi.Salman Khan insisted him to be an actor and helped him to lose weight his weight 140 kg .

He first produced the blockbuster No Entry (2005) as an assistant, and later co-produced another blockbuster Wanted (2009) starring Salman Khan and Ayesha Takia. He also co-produced Milenge Milenge (2010) which starred Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor. He also was the assistant director on films Shakti: The Power (2002) which starred Karisma Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor. He also was an assistant director on Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) starring Shahrukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta. He later was an assistant director on Salaam-E-Ishq (2007) featuring a cast of stars including Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Anil Kapoor, Govinda, Akshaye Khanna, John Abraham, Vidya Balan and Ayesha Takia .

Kapoor is next set to appear in a total of five high profile productions that include Aurangzeb, Gunday, Virus Diwan, 2 States and Mr. India 2

Hrithik roshan

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Hrithik Roshan born 10 January 1974)  is an Indian film actor. Having appeared as a child actor in several films throughout the 1980 in  Aasha, Roshan made his film debut in a leading role in Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai in 2000.Roshan became an assistant director assisting in the production of his father's films Karan Arjun in1995 and Koyla in1997.
His performance in the film earned him Filmfare Awards for Best Actor and Best Male Debut. the supporting part in the blockbuster Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...in 2001, which was India's highest-grossing film in the overseas market up to then.


Roshan had an unsuccessful year in 2002 when all three of his releases – Mujhse Dosti Karoge!, Na Tum Jaano Na Hum and Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage – failed to make an impact the box office and were declared flops.
He made a comeback with the science-fiction film Koi... Mil Gaya, which saw him playing a mentally disabled young man. The film was the highest grosser of the year and won him many awards, including his second Filmfare Award for Best Actor and his first Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor in 2003.
Roshan took a two-year break from acting before resurfacing with the superhero film Krrish. His performance as a superhero was praised, earning him many Best Actor awards at various award ceremonies, including Star Screen and the International Indian Film Academy. IndiaFM wrote, "To state that Hrithik is the soul of Krrish would be an understatement.the film was a major box office success and became the second highest grosser of 2006.
In July 2011, he appeared in Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, The film was declared as "super-hit" in both in India and Overseas.
A life-size wax figure was installed at London's Madame Tussauds Wax Museum on 20 January 2011, making him the fifth Indian actor to have been replicated as a wax statue in the museum.
In 2012.
Roshan is married to Suzanne (Khan) Roshan, owner of Suzanne Roshan's House of Design and daughter of actor Sanjay Khan. They were married on 20 December 2000. The couple have two sons, Hrehaan born in 2006 and Hridhaan born in 2008.
His Upcoming movie Krrish 3.

Emran Hashmi

Emraan Anwar HashmiMarch born on 24, 1979 Pulgaon, Maharashtra, India.Hashmi graduated from Sydenham College in Mumbai. Hashmi married his long-time girlfriend Parveen Shahani on 14 December 2006.
In 2011, he starred in Mohit Suri's Murder 2, a sequel to the 2004 thriller Murder. His next film The Dirty Picture was released on 2 December 2011. The film received positive reviews from critics and was also a blockbuster worldwide, making it Hashmi's second success in a row .
In 2012, Hashmi first appeared in Mahesh Bhatt's Jannat 2, which received mixed reviews but performed wonderful at the box office.He is currently working on Ghanchakkar, Rensil D'Silva's Next, Ek The Daayan and Dharma Productions Next.Hashmi and seven others including the Director for hurting religious and patriotic sentiments of the people in a song of the movie, Shanghai.On the directions of the court of Additional Judicial Magistrate-1, Jodhpur Police registerd a case on 11 July 2012 against the actor,

Ranveer Singh

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Ranveer Singh born on 6 July 1985 is an Indian actor working in Bollywood,his full name is Ranveer Singh Bhavnani .While pursuing his Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University Bloomington, Singh again became interested in acting and after coming back to India, he started auditioning for lead roles in the Hindi film industry.
In 2010, Singh auditioned for the lead role in the  Band Baaja Baaraat, and got selected . He went on to win the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut award at the 56th Filmfare Awards. Post Band Baaja Baaraat, Singh continued experimenting with new roles and signed a number of films with varied directors.
Singh signed his third feature film titled Lootera. Written and to be directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the film is a love story set in the 1950s, starring Sonakshi Sinha opposite to Singh. The story was inspired by writer O. Henry's short story, The Last Leaf, even though the producers claimed it was different. As the shooting started for Lootera.

Ranbir Kapoor

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Ranbir Kapoor Born to actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh in 28 September 1982. He is the grandson of actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor and nephew of actor Randhir Kapoor. Kapoor studied at Bombay Scottish School in Mahim, Mumbai and went on to pursue method acting at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. Kapoor began his career in 2007 film Saawariya for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
In 2011, Kapoor received a Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in the Imtiaz Ali-directed drama Rockstar
Kapoor currently lives with his parents in Pali Hill in Mumbai, Maharashtra. During an interview in March 2008, he announced that he was dating Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone; the couple later broke up in 2009. In 2008, Kapoor co-hosted the 54th Filmfare Awards alongside Imran Khan; he was later chosen to co-host the 56th and 57th edition of the award ceremony alongside Imran Khan and Shah Rukh Khan respectively. During November 2010, he made an appearance on the talk show Koffee with Karan alongside Imran Khan .

Ajay Devagan

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Ajay Devgan , born Vishal Veeru Devgan on 2 April 1969, is an Indian film actor, director, and producer. He made his film debut with Phool Aur Kaante in 1991 and received a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance in the film. He then starred in films such as Jigar (1992), Dilwale (1994), Suhaag (1994), Naajayaz (1995), Diljale (1996) and Ishq (1997). In 1999, Devgan received his first National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Mahesh Bhatt s drama Zakhm. Some of his later films of the decade are Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Kachche Dhaage.
Ajay Devgn would be hosting the fifth season of 'Khatron Ke Khiladi',as Akshay Kumar would not be available for the show. Devgan was invited to anchor the Google+ Hangout session with Narendra Modi. 

Aamir khan

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Aamir Hussain Khan born on 14 March 1965 is an Indian film actor, director, and producer who has established himself as one of the leading actors of Hindi cinema.
                                         
                                    "Aamir Khan to pitch in for nutrition campaign". 

On 30 November 2011, Khan was appointed as national brand ambassador of UNICEF to promote child nutrition. Khan is part of the government organised IEC campaign to raise awareness about malnutrition.
Aamir khan. Khan made his television debut with his social issue based talk show Satyamev Jayte which started airing on 6 May 2012.
 Bollywood’s Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan mostly makes an annual appearance on the silver screen and whenever he does, he makes it a point to leave an indelible impact.

This time around, Khan will be seen playing a police officer in Reema Kagti’s ‘Talaash’ that also stars Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor. The film is slated to hit the silver screen on November 30.

Akshay kumar

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Looks like for his role as God in his next home production, Akshay Kumar left no stone unturned to fit into the shoes of his character. Not only did he go vegetarian, buzz is that he also read the Bhagvad Gita, at the behest of his mother.

He was awarded the highest Japanese honour of “Katana” and a sixth degree Black Belt in Kuyukai Gojuryu Karate.
Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award from the Government of India; Rajiv Gandhi Award for his Outstanding achievement in Bollywood. Filmfare Best Villain Award and Filmfare Best Comedian Award

salman khan

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Salman Khan son of Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan born on 27 December 1965 is an film actor.In 1999.
 Khan won a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his extended appearance in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 1998.and since then has starred in several critical and commercial successes, including Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam 1999, Tere Naam 2003, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi 2004, No Entry 2005, Partner 2007, Wanted 2009, Dabangg 2010, Ready 2011, Bodyguard 2011.

Salman family celebrate Islamic and Hindu festivals such as Maha Shivaratri and Ganesh Chaturthi. In 2010 Khan stated that he is "half Muslim and half Hindu".

Salman Khan's first release of 2012 was Ek Tha Tiger, which marks his first association with Yash Raj Films. After release the film had a record breaking box office opening. It collected 32.92 crores in the first day and thus became biggest opening in the history of Indian cinema and the biggest single day collection ever.

Khan has started an NGO called 'Being Human' which will sell T-shirts and other products online and in stores. A portion of the sales will go to a worthy cause supporting the underprivileged. Being Human Foundation is a registered charitable trust set up by Salman Khan for helping the cause of the underprivileged. In its early days, Salman Khan set up and funded the Foundation using his own money. The Foundation has two focus areas: Education and Healthcare.

Fans of Amitabh Bachchan

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Bachchan has won numerous major awards in his career, including three National Film Awards as Best Actor, and fourteen Filmfare Awards. He is the most-nominated performer in any major acting category at Filmfare, with 37 nominations overall. In addition to acting, Bachchan has worked as a playback singer, film producer and telev got his first acting role as one of the seven protagonists in Saat Hindustani, a film directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas and featuring Utpal Dutt, Madhu and Jalal Agha. Though the film was not a financial success, Bachchan won his first National Film Award for Best Newcomer.ision presenter. He also had a stint in politics in the 1980s. He has received both the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan civilian awards from the Indian government.

 Bachchan got his first acting role as one of the seven protagonists in Saat Hindustani, a film directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas and featuring Utpal Dutt, Madhu and Jalal Agha. Though the film was not a financial success, Bachchan won his first National Film Award for Best Newcomer.


India's second actor to be given Superstar Status is Amitabh. The first person to be called Superstar was Rajesh Khanna and Khanna alone reigned as superstar from 1969-1976 aBachchan is known for his deep, baritone voice. He has been a narrator, a playback singer, and presenter for numerous programmes.

Bachchan is known for his deep, baritone voice. He has been a narrator, a playback singer, and presenter for numerous programmes.[citation needed] Renowned film director Satyajit Ray was so impressed with Bachchan's voice that he decided to use Bachchan as the narrator in his 1977 Shatranj Ke Khilari (The Chess Players). In 2005, Bachchan lent his voice to the Oscar-winning French documentary March of the Penguins, directed by Luc Jacquet.