Amitabh Bachchan Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Family, Affair, Caste, Wiki & More
Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor, film producer, television host, occasional playback singer and former politician.
Short Biography
The Amitabh Bachchan- legendary actor, who has been known for his versatility and power pack performances was born on 11th October 1942 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is one of the leading Indian Actors who has also tried his hands in Production, Singing, and Hosting TV shows.
Amitabh Bachchan Complete Bio & Career
The superstar of the Indian Cinema, also known as the Angry Young Man of Bollywood, has been ruling Bollywood since 1969. The Shahanshah of the Indian Film Industry is loved and adored by all generations. He is one star, whose movies have been watched by four consecutive generations and is still active. His stardom and aura, are just beyond words, he is the owner of a billion hearts.
Amitabh Bachchan completed his school-level education at Jnana Prabhodini Boys High School, Ahmedabad. He did his high school at Sherwood College in Nainital. After which he enrolled at the Delhi University’s Kiriri Mall College and obtained his B.S.C. degree. He started his professional career by working as a freight broker in Kolkata but soon quit his job to pursue his dream of becoming an actor.
He made his Bollywood debut with the film Saat Hindustani and won his first-ever National Award under the category of Newcomer for that film. After a string of flop movies and even decided to leave Mumbai but then happened Zanjeer and his fortunes changed forever. He rose to prominence from the mid-1970s and his films like Deewar, Chupke Chupke, Majboor, Silsila, Don, Kaala Patthar, Trishul, and others were some of the biggest hit films of his career then.
After acting in lead roles for almost three decades, he was then seen in playing lead actor’s father’s role and became immensely popular with his role in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam and Mohabattein among others. His performance in Black and Paa didn’t just win him National awards but also proved that his actions will remain unmatched in Bollywood forever. Among his recent released Piku and Pink were a huge hit and though he is in his seventies but is still the best in business.
In addition to films, he has also been a superstar of the small screen. He made his small screen debut with the reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati. This show added to his fan following and made him the superstar of the millennium. The show became the most viewed show on Indian television and the way he conducted himself on the show showed the character of the man that he is.
He has also tried his hands at Politics and was the former MP from Allahabad. His wax statue has been installed at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.
Honors & Awards
| AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padma Shri | Civilian Award | 1984 | Arts |
| Padma Bhushan | Civilian Award | 2001 | Arts |
| Padma Vibhushan | Civilian Award | 2015 | Arts |
| Dadasaheb Phalke Award | Indian Cinema Award | 2019 | Hindi Film Industry |
He was awarded Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India. He has won national Awards four times in his illustrious career. He has also been honored with 2019's Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the Highest Award in Indian Cinema.
Amitabh Bachchan Family, Relatives and Other Relations
He was born to Teji Bachchan and Harivansh Rai Bachchan. He has one brother named Ajitabh Bachchan. He is married to Jaya Bachchan and together has a son named Abhishek Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan. Aishwarya Rai is her daughter-in-law.
Life's Important Dates Of Amitabh Bachchan
- June 3, 1973, Amitabh Bachchan married Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan on 03-06-1973.
- On September 24, 2019, Amitabh Bachchan was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2019.
- November 27 Harivansh Rai Bachchan's Birthday (Father)
- August 12 Teji Bachchan's Birthday (Mother)
- April 9 Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan's Birthday (Wife)
- March 17 Shweta Bachchan Nanda's Birthday (Daughter)
- February 5 Abhishek Bachchan's Birthday (Son)
- November 16 Aaradhya Bachchan's Birthday (Granddaughter)
Body Measurements
| Chest Size | 42 |
| Biceps Size | 13 |
| Waist Size | 34 |
| Skin Colour | Fair |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Info
| Home Town | Allahabad |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Address | Jalsa Bungalow, B/2, Kapol Housing Society, VL Mehta Road, Juhu, Mumbai - 400049 |
| School | Boys' High School & College, Allahabad Sherwood College, Nainital |
| College | Kirori Mal College, New Delhi |
| Qualification | BSC |
| Hobbies | Reading and Blogging |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Debut | Film - Saat Hindustani (1969) TV - KBC (2000) |
| Best Movies | Zanjeer (1973), Deewar (1975), Sholay (1975), Agneepath (1990) and Paa (2009) |
| Best Friends | Anil Ambani and Dharmendra |
| Salary | 15-20 Crore Per Film |
| Net Worth | $400 Million |
Collections
| Car Collections | Rolls-Royce Phantom, Lexus, Bentley Arnage R, and Mercedes Benz SL 500 AMG |
| Other Collections | Private Aircraft |
Favorites
| Favorite Color | White |
| Favorite Player | Sachin Tendulkar |
| Favorite Sport | Cricket |
| Favorite Actress | Waheeda Rehman |
| Favorite Actor | Dilip Kumar |
| Favorite Movie | Gone with the Wind (1939) and Scarface (1983) |
| Favorite Place | Dubai and London |
| Favorite Food | Bhindi ki Sabzi, Kheer and Jalebi |
Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Amitabh Bachchan
- The most revered family of Bollywood, the Bachchans are known for their lavish Diwali parties, which they host every year at their residence Jalsa in Mumbai.
- He has played a triple role in the film Mahan.
- Amitabh Bachchan has made a shocking revelation at the launch of a media campaign on Hepatitis, Big B revealed that he has lost 75% of his liver to the deadly Hepatitis virus.
- Amitabh Bachchan rejected Mr. India which eventually went to Anil Kapoor.
- Uttar Pradesh cabinet has announced that the recipients of Yash Bharti Samman, the state’s highest honor, will be eligible to receive a Rs 50,000 monthly pension for life. According to a report on India.com, megastar Amitabh Bachchan, wife Jaya Bachchan, and son Abhishek Bachchan will be the first beneficiaries of the state government’s newly proposed pension scheme.
- Amitabh Bachchan reveals actress Smita Patil had a bad dream about him a day before he met with a major accident on the sets of his 1983 hit 'Coolie'.
- He is ambidextrous hence, can write with both hands equally well.
- During his struggling days, Amitabh had spent a few nights on a bench at Marine Drive, Mumbai.
- During the shooting of the movie 'Khuda Gawah' opposite Sridevi, the, then, President of Afghanistan provided Amitabh with half of his country's air force for protection. The movie was one of the most watched Indian films in the history of Afghanistan.
- He was voted 'Star of the Millenium' by BBC Online above legends like Laurence Olivier, Charlie Chaplin, and Marlon Brando.
