Are you a Big B fan?

On a regular day, Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is grilling you about facts and figures in his much-loved quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati. But as he turns 69 today, tabloid! has decided to turn the table and make him the hot topic.

Touted as Bollywood's undisputed patriarch, the Paa star has acted in more than 180 films over four decades and continues to be courted for character-driven leading roles.

So you may claim to be a Big B fan, but how much do you really know? Take this quiz to find out. 

1. Which was Amitabh Bachchan's first film?

A) Saat Hindustani

B) Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani

C) Bbuddah … Hoga Terra Baap

D) Hindustani

2. Bachchan is finally making his Hollywood debut. Name the movie:

A) Spiderman 4

B) War Horse

C) The Dark Knight Rises

D) The Great Gatsby

3) In which film did Amitabh Bachchan sing his first playback song?

A) Mr Natwarlal

B) Baghban

C) Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gum

D) Silsila

4) Bollywood folklore has it that a renowned political leader's letter of introduction helped him get his first Bollywood break. Who was the politician?

A) Indira Gandhi

B) Amar Singh

C) Manmohan Singh

D) Sonia Gandhi

5) Amitabh Bachchan's father is a renowned poet. What's his name?

A) Dr Harivansh Rai

B) Harivardhan Rai

C) Inquilab Bachchan

D) Vijay Rai

6) In which film did Bachchan suffer a near-fatal accident after the onscreen villain's misdirected blow led to internal intestinal bleeding?

A) Paa

B) Coolie

C) Ra.One

D) Namak Halal

7) Before his Bollywood debut, Bachchan was interviewed for a job in All India Radio. Why was he rejected?

A) He was too tall

B) His deep baritone was considered to be his weak point

C) He demanded a fat pay cheque

D) He wasn't ready to sing on air

8) Hundreds turn up at his bungalow in Mumbai to catch a glimpse of Big B. What's its name?

A) Mannat

B) Jalsa

C) Palm Jumeirah

D) Bollywood ville

9) Which director presented Bachchan a Phantom Rolls Royce after working with the disciplined and punctual star?

A) Vidhu Vinod Chopra

B) Karan Johar

C) Farhan Akhtar

D) Aamir Khan

10) What is Bachchan's favourite onscreen name?

A) Sam

B) Vijay

C) Antony

D) Rahul

Answers:

1 (a) 2 (d) 3 (a) 4 (a) 5 (a) 6 (b) 7 (b)8 (b) 9 (a) 10 (b)