Amitabh Bachchan birthday celebrations in India - in pictures

  • Fans of Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan dance outside his house in Mumbai to celebrate his 80th birthday. All photos: AFP
    Fans of Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan dance outside his house in Mumbai to celebrate his 80th birthday. All photos: AFP
  • Fans carry a special sign of Bachchan as he marks his milestone year.
    Fans carry a special sign of Bachchan as he marks his milestone year.
  • The beloved Bollywood actor is affectionately known as 'Big B'.
    The beloved Bollywood actor is affectionately known as 'Big B'.
  • Fans gathered outside his house.
    Fans gathered outside his house.
  • Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has appeared in more than 200 films.
    Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has appeared in more than 200 films.
  • A presentation was organised on the eve of his birthday celebrations in Mumbai.
    A presentation was organised on the eve of his birthday celebrations in Mumbai.
  • Scores of fans attended the celebratory presentation.
    Scores of fans attended the celebratory presentation.
  • Bachchan made his acting debut in 1969.
    Bachchan made his acting debut in 1969.