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This is what makes Amitabh Bachchan the hot brand that he is, even at 75

This is what makes Amitabh Bachchan the hot brand that he is, even at 75 on Business Standard. Amitabh Bachchan who turns 75 has managed to remain relevant, anchoring Kaun Banega Crorepati, starring in films and endorsing products. Amitabh Bachchan is also the brand ambassador for the goods and services tax.

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This is what makes Amitabh Bachchan the hot brand that he is, even at 75

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  1. This is what makes Amitabh Bachchan the hot brand that he is, even at 75 Even as he turns 75 today, Amitabh Bachchan is one of the richest actors and one of Even as he turns 75 today, Amitabh Bachchan is one of the richest actors and one of the most in-demand endorsers in Bollywood the most in-demand endorsers in Bollywood Everyone is looking for the Don -- the original one in Bollywood. And that is with good Everyone is looking for the Don -- the original one in Bollywood. And that is with good reason. In the fickle business of stardom, reason. In the fickle business of stardom, Amitabh Bachchan Amitabh Bachchan, who turns 75 today, has managed to remain relevant, anchoring Kaun Banega Crorepati, starring in films, and managed to remain relevant, anchoring Kaun Banega Crorepati, starring in films, and endorsing products. endorsing products. , who turns 75 today, has

  2. Currently, he is one of the busiest actors in the country. After he is done shooting for KBC Currently, he is one of the busiest actors in the country. After he is done shooting for KBC for Sony TV, he will be on the sets of 102 Not Out — a feature film in which he plays Rishi for Sony TV, he will be on the sets of 102 Not Out — a feature film in which he plays Rishi Kapoor’s father. It is expected to hit the screens next year. According to the latest Forbes’ Kapoor’s father. It is expected to hit the screens next year. According to the latest Forbes’ list of richest actors in the country, he is ranked nine, with earnings of $9 million. This puts list of richest actors in the country, he is ranked nine, with earnings of $9 million. This puts him ahead of Ranbir Kapoor (earning $8.5 million). He is the only one on the list above 60 him ahead of Ranbir Kapoor (earning $8.5 million). He is the only one on the list above 60 years of age. years of age. While his last film Sarkar 3 (2017) bombed, producers believe he can still hit the jackpot if While his last film Sarkar 3 (2017) bombed, producers believe he can still hit the jackpot if the content of a film is good, such as Piku (2015) or Pink (2016). That’s the reason he still the content of a film is good, such as Piku (2015) or Pink (2016). That’s the reason he still commands an attractive fee of Rs 7-10 crore per film, according to analysts. commands an attractive fee of Rs 7-10 crore per film, according to analysts. Age is no impediment to his work as an endorser, either. Bachchan is the first choice for Age is no impediment to his work as an endorser, either. Bachchan is the first choice for many corporate brands and also for governments looking to push social messages. many corporate brands and also for governments looking to push social messages. Currently, he endorses 10 brands — ranging from inner wear (Lux Cozi), mobile phones Currently, he endorses 10 brands — ranging from inner wear (Lux Cozi), mobile phones (One Plus), jewellery (Kalyan Jewellers), air conditioners (LLoyd), to e-commerce sites (One Plus), jewellery (Kalyan Jewellers), air conditioners (LLoyd), to e-commerce sites (Just Dial), to name a few. (Just Dial), to name a few. Bachchan is also the brand ambassador for the goods and services tax. Bachchan is also the brand ambassador for the goods and services tax. Companies are happy to fork out Rs 2 crore a day (most companies generally hire him for Companies are happy to fork out Rs 2 crore a day (most companies generally hire him for three to five days), because they know his magic will work. So what makes him tick at 75, three to five days), because they know his magic will work. So what makes him tick at 75, when most stars are content with a Lifetime Achievement Award? (He has already got the when most stars are content with a Lifetime Achievement Award? (He has already got the coveted Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.) coveted Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.) Sam Balsara, chairman of Madison World, one of the leading advertising firms in the Sam Balsara, chairman of Madison World, one of the leading advertising firms in the country, said, “He (Bachchan) brings two key elements to the brand: Statesmanship and country, said, “He (Bachchan) brings two key elements to the brand: Statesmanship and maturity through his iconic status, which no other cricket or Bollywood maturity through his iconic status, which no other cricket or Bollywood celebrity can match. He brings credibility to the brand. He brings credibility to the brand. Read More Read More celebrity can match.

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