Amitabh Bachchan career took off after romance with Rekha

17 Comedian Mehmood was also a mentor to Mr Bachchan in his days of struggle and offered him place to stay in his own home.18 The superstar has given 12 consecutive flops before his first big hit Zanjeer.19 His favourite screen name is Vijay as seen in over 20 movies. Another common name has been Amit.20 Big B met his future wife Jaya at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune and later on the sets of Guddi.21 Mr Bachchan married Jaya Bhaduri in 1973 after a long courtship. Eyewitnesses of their romance include actress Nadira and common mentor Hrishikesh Mukherjee.