The superstar of Bollywood Amitabh Bachchan is a much-known personality across India as well as in the entire world. He was born in Allahabad, India on October 11, 1942, to Teji Bachchan and Harivansh Rai Bachchan.
Amitabh Bachchan went to Sherwood College boarding school before attending Delhi University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He worked as a freight broker in Calcutta after his graduation. Amitabh worked for nearly 2 years in Calcutta and realized that it was time for a change. He decided to go to Bombay and try his luck in the Bollywood industry. The Indian cinema world was also booming and was looking for youthful talented stars.
Amitabh Bachchan married Jaya Bhaduri in 1973 who is an actress and politician also. They got two children named Abhishek Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan. Amitabh’s son is also an actor and his daughter is a journalist, author, and former model. Abhishek married actress Aishwarya Rai and they have a daughter named, Aaradhya.
During the 70s and 80s, Amitabh appeared in more than 100 films and got the great opportunity to work with some of India’s most famed directors such as Prakesh Mehra. His remarkable performances in movies like Naseeb, Coolie no 1, Sholay, Sooryavansham, Shaarabi, Jadugar, Laawaris, and Jadugar continued his successful journey as a handsome action hero.
He also actively participated in helping with social concerns. He also used to host a popular TV show known as ‘ Kaun Banega Crorepati ’, the Indian version of the TV game “ Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? ” resulting in additional fame. His other titles are Angry Young Man, Star of the Millennium, Shahenshah of Bollywood, and BigB.
Amitabh Bachchan has won several awards during his life span. He has won 16 Filmfare Awards and is the most nominated performer in any major acting category at Filmfare, with 42 nominations overall, and also won eleven Screen Awards. Bachchan has won many accolades in his career, including four National Film Awards as Best Actor, Dadasaheb Phalke Award as a life span achievement award, and numerous awards at international film festivals and award ceremonies. Millennium, and BigB.
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Full Name | Amitabh Harivansh Rai Shrivastava |
Nickname | Munna, Big B, AB Sr, Angry Young Man., Amith, Shahenshah of Bollywood |
Date of Birth | October 11, 1942 |
Age | Years |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Hinduism |
Birthplace | Allahabad, United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh), India |
Home Town | Allahabad |
College/ University | Jnana Pramodhini, Boys High School, Allahabad Sherwood College, Nainital Government College Sector- 11, Chandigarh Kirori Mal College, New Delhi |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Science |
Zodiac Sign | Libra ♎ |
Profession | Actor, Singer, Producer, Television Presenter |
Physical Stats | |
Height | 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) |
Weight | 80 kg (176 lbs) |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Eye Color | Salt & Pepper |
Favourite | |
Color | White |
Food | Gulab Jamun, Bhindi Sabzi, Jalebi, Kheer |
Actor | Dilip Kumar |
Actress | Waheeda Rehman |
Singer | Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar |
Place | Switzerland, London, Saint Petersburg |
Hobbies | Singing, Reading, Blogging |
Family & Relationship | |
Marital Status | Married (June 3, 1973) |
Parents | Harivansh Rai Bachchan (Father), Teji Bachchan (Mother), Shyama (Stepmother) |
Spouse (Wife/Husband) | Jaya Bachchan |
Children | 2 |
Son(s) | Abhishek Bachchan |
Daughter(s) | Shweta Bachchan-Nanda |
Siblings | Ajitabh Bachchan |
Career | |
Profession | Actor, Singer, Producer, Television Presenter |
Net Worth | $400 million (approx.) |
Famous For | Superstar of the Millennium |
Awards/Honours | Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2019), Padma Vibhushan (2015), Legion of Honour (2007), Padma Shri (1984), Padma Bhushan (2001) Full list of Awards |
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