Amitabh Bachchan is a former politician, television personality, playback singer, and film producer from India. His Bollywood appearances earned him the moniker “India’s angry young man,” and he originally became well-known in the early 1970s for his parts in films like Sholay, Deewaar, and Zanjeer. He is the most nominated performer in any major acting category at Filmfare, with 41 nominations altogether, and has won 15 Filmfare Awards.
Birth Name
Inquilaab Shrivastava
Nickname
Big B, Munna, Angry Young Man, Bollywood’s Shahenshah, Amith, AB Sr., One Man Industry, Superstar of the Millenium, The Last Emperor, Mahanayak, Amit Ji
Profession
Actor, Producer, Singer, Television Presenter
Nationality
Indian
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Amitabh Bachchan was born on the 11th of October 1942, in Allahabad, United Provinces, British India (Uttar Pradesh, India).
Age
He’s currently 82 years old.
Residence
Big B lives in his iconic bungalow Prateeksha in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Sun Sign
Libra
Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Religion
Hinduism
Education
Amitabh received his B.Sc. from Kirori Mal College at the University of Delhi, India, then attended Sherwood College, a coeducational institution in Nainital. At first, he was eager to join the Indian Air Force and pursue a career as an engineer.
Family Details
- Father – Harivansh Rai Bachchan (Poet and writer) (Died in 2003)
- Mother – Teji Bachchan (Social Activist) (Died in 2007)
- Siblings – Ajitabh Bachchan (Younger Brother)
- Relatives – Pratap Narayan Shrivastav (Paternal Grandfather), Saraswati Devi (Paternal Grandmother), Khazan Singh Suri (Maternal Grandfather), Amar Kaur Sodhi (Maternal Grandmother)
Marital Status
Married
Girlfriend / Spouse
Amitabh Bachchan has dated –
- Rekha: In 1976, Amitabh began his notorious liaison with actress Rekha on the shoot of the movie Do Anjaane. Since Amitabh was already married, they didn’t disclose their connection. In order to maintain confidentiality, they also frequently met in Rekha’s friend’s bungalow. Before Ganga Ki Saugandh was shot, they were able to conceal their romance for two years.
- Jaya Bhaduri (1973–present): Amitabh and his spouse, Jaya, met at the Pune Film Institute in early 1970. On the set of Guddi, where she was starring and Amitabh was scheduled to appear as a guest, they cross paths once more. In June 1973, they were married when he recognised that the timing was appropriate. Only a few friends and family members attended the low-key wedding. Shweta Bachchan is the couple’s daughter, and Abhishek Bachchan, who is also an actor, is their son.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 6 feet 2 inches
- In centimeters – 188 cm
- In meters – 1.88 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 80 kg
- In Pounds – 176 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 40-12-34
- Chest – 40 in or 102 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 12 in or 30.5 cm
- Waist – 33 in or 84 cm
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Shoe Size
His shoe size is 12 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Well-known for
Amitabh’s most well-known roles are in Bollywood films such as Don (1978), Sholay (1975), Deewaar (1975), Zanjeer (1973), and Agneepath (1990). The Indian government bestowed upon him a number of well-known honours, including the Padma Shri in 1984, the Padma Bhushan in 2001, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2015.
Movie Debut
He made his cinematic debut in 1969, playing the lead in the action picture Saat Hindustani, for which he was awarded the National picture Award for Best Newcomer.
He made his Hollywood debut in 2013 with a cameo alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire in The Great Gatsby.
Debut on Television
Amitabh first appeared on television in 2000, hosting the well-liked game show Kaun Banega Crorepati. Seasons 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of the well-known Indian game show Kaun Banega Crorepati were hosted by him. He also served as presenter of Bigg Boss Season 3, a well-known reality show, in 2009.
Brand Promotions
Brands that Amitabh Bachchan has endorsed include Pepsi (2005), Dabur Chyawanprash (2007), Parker Pen (2003), the Gujarat Tourism Corporation’s Incredible India campaign (2012), Kalyan Jewellers (2013), ABP News (2013), ICICI Bank (2013), Complan (Takat Ka Bhoot) (2014), Daawat Basmati Rice (2013), the Tuberculosis Eradication and Awareness Campaign (2014), BoroPlus Antiseptic Cream (2015), TVS Jupiter (2015), Dr. Fixit (2016), Parle Biscuits (2013), Cadbury Dairy Milk (2004), Maggi Noodles (2015), Tanishq (2011), & Emami Navratna (2017).
Amitabh Bachchan Favorites
- Favorite Actor – Dilip Kumar
- Favorite Actress – Waheeda Rehman
- Favorite Comedian – Mehmood Ali
- Favorite Film – Kagaz Ke Phool, Ganga Jamuna, Pyasa, Gone With The Wind, Godfather, Black, Scarface
- Favorite Singer – Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar
- Favorite Music Instrument – Sarod
- Favorite Sweet Shop – Jhama Sweets, Chembur, Mumbai
- Favorite Sports – Cricket, Lawn Tennis
- Favorite Tennis Player – Novak Djokovic
- Favorite Football Club – Chelsea
- Favorite Perfume – Lomani
- Favorite Holiday Destination – London, Switzerland, Saint Petersburg
- Favorite Color – White
- Favorite Food – Bhindi Sabzi, Jalebi, Kheer, Gulab Jamun
Amitabh Bachchan Net worth
Amitabh Bachchan has an estimated net worth of $400 million dollars as of 2020.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Amitabh Bachchan
- Instagram – amitabhbachchan
- Twitter – Amitabh Bachchan
A Few Unknown Facts Regarding Amitabh Bachchan
- Amitabh can write with both hands and is ambidextrous.
- He previously tried out for All India Radio but was turned down.
- Mehmood, a well-known comedian, offered to let him stay in his home while he was having financial difficulties.
- His mother was interested in theatres and even turned down a part in a feature film, preferring to take care of the house.
- In order to raise awareness of the value of tiger conservation in India, Bachchan was appointed ambassador for the Save Our Tigers initiative.
- He had also slept on a bench for a few nights on Mumbai’s Marine Drive.
- Then, in 1971, he portrayed an enamoured lover who turned murderer in Parwana, his first antagonist role.
- In 2013, he made his Hollywood debut in The Great Gatsby making a special appearance opposite Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire.
