News on Amitabh Bachchan

Bollywood star Bachchan says has cirrhosis

2010-04-26T12:00:32Z

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Amitabh Bachchan, one of India's top actors, whose disciplined, teetotaling life is somewhat rare in Bollywood, has said his liver has been partially destroyed by cirrhosis, requiring constant medical attent...

India's Bachchan reveals serious liver condition

2010-04-25T15:15:46Z

Veteran Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday sought to reassure fans about his health after revealing he was suffering from cirrhosis of the liver and needed regular medical check-ups.

Bachchan, a 67-year-old teetotaller, said 25 percent of his liver had been destroyed by the condition, which he said was the long-term result of a blood transfusion after an acc...

Hong Kong Asian Film Awards

2010-03-26T13:44:17Z

India actor Amitabh Bachchan poses on the red carpet of the Asian Film Awards at Hong Kong International Film Festival in Hong Kong Monday, March 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Copyright 2010 Amitabh Bachchan celebrates after winning the Asian Film Award for the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Hong Kong International Film Festival in Hong Kong Monday, March 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Amitabh Bachchan promotes next movie

2010-04-08T00:57:25Z

Indian Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan addressing the media in New Delhi, India on 06 May 2009. Amitabh Bachchan was in New Delhi to promote the upcoming film 'Rann' (Battle) directed by Ram Gopal Varma (not in picture). Amitabh Ba...

Chandni Chowk To China

2010-04-09T18:16:13Z

Chandni Chowk To China Bollywood premiere at Empire, Leicester Square, London 12th January 2009. Pictured - (R) Akshay Kumar, (L) Deepika Padukone and (C) Amitabh Bachcha...