
Amitabh Bachchan
Actor, Singer, Tv Host
Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian actor, Television host, and playback singer who works mostly in Hindi films, along with a few regional films. He is considered one of the biggest actors ever seen in Indian cinema. He was born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, to poet Harivan...
Amitabh Bachchan Bio
Full Name | Amitabh Bachchan |
Nick Name | Big B, Shahenshah Of Bollywood, Angry Young Man |
Profession | Actor, Singer, Tv Host |
Height (approx.) | 6’ 2” |
Weight (approx.) | 80 kg |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Salt-and-pepper |
Date Of Birth | Sunday, 11 Oct 1942 |
Age | 82 |
Birthplace | Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh |
Religion | Hinduism |
Ethnicity | Indian |
Marital Status | Married |
Affair | Jaya Bachchan, Rekha |
Spouse | Jaya Bachchan |
Parents:
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Father
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Harivansh Rai Bachchan
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Mother
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Teji Bachchan
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Siblings: | Ajitabh Bachchan |
Cousin: | Harvinder Kaur |
Children | Abhishek Bachchan , Shweta Bachchan Nanda |
Net Worth | ~193 MN USD (RS 1,600cr) |
Debut: |
First Film (Theatrical) - Saat Hindustani First Film (OTT) - Gulabo Sitabo First TV Show - Kaun Banega Crorepati |
Quotes: |
“ Change is the nature of life but challenge is the future of life. So challenge the changes. Never change the challenges. “ “ It's a war zone, my body, and one which has been through a great deal. “ “ I also learned the roads by walking. “ “ I want to perform and be tested; I want the vibrant energy of the younger generation of directors and actors to rub off on me. Life is a blur when one is essaying different roles; it is so fulfilling.“ “ I don't think I am a star. I don't think I am anything special. I just wish to be a good actor, a good husband, a good father, and a good citizen. “ |
Awards: |
Padma Shri (1984)
Order of Afghanistan (1991)
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Amitabh Bachchan FAQ
Amitabh Bachchan is a popular Indian actor, host, and playback singer, majorly working in Bollywood films along with several other regional films.
The birthdate of Amitabh Bachchan is October 11, 1942.
The last movie of Amitabh Bachchan was Vettaiyan, released in 2024.
Amitabh Bachchan’s net worth is around Rs 1,600 crore.
Amitabh Bachchan is currently 82 years old.
Amitabh Bachchan is 6'2
Did You Know
Favourite Things
Food | Vada Pav, Chaat, Pasta, Dal chawal |
Trivias
- Amitabh began his career in films in 1969 as a voice narrator in Mrinal Sen's Bhuvan Shome. Director Satyajit Ray also used Bachchan's voice in his 1977 film Shatranj Ke Khiladi.
- He wanted to become an engineer and was keen to join the Indian Air Force.
- Mehmood was a mentor to Bachchan in his days of struggle and offered him a place to stay in his own home.
- Amitabh's actual surname was Shrivastava, his father had adopted the pen name Bachchan. So, the family adopted this surname.