Amitabh Bachchan, born October 11, 1942, is a film actor, film director, film producer, music composer, television host and former Indian politician. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s for such films as Zanjeer, Deewaar and Sholay, and was dubbed the “angry young man” of India for his screen roles in Bollywood. Nicknamed the Bollywood Shahenshah, Sadi Ka Mahanayak (“Best Actor of the Century” in Hindi), Star of the Millennium or Big B, he has since appeared in more than 190 Indian films over a career spanning nearly five decades. Bachchan is widely regarded as one of the most influential and influential actors in the history of Indian cinema and world cinema. His domination of the Indian film scene in the 1970s and 1980s was so complete that French director François Truffaut called it a “one-man industry”.
Amitabh Bachchan has received many honors throughout his career, including four national film awards as best actor and numerous awards at international film festivals and award ceremonies. He has won fifteen Filmfare Awards and is the most nominated artist of all major categories of Filmfare actors, with 41 nominations in total. In addition to acting, Bachchan has worked as a backing singer, film producer and television host. He has hosted several seasons of the television game show Kaun Banega Crorepati, the Indian version of the quiz game franchise Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? He also entered politics for a time in the 1980s.
The Indian government awarded him Padma Shri in 1984, Padma Bhushan in 2001 and Padma Vibhushan in 2015 for his contributions to the arts. The Government of France honored him with his highest honor, Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, in 2007 for his outstanding career in the film world and beyond. Bachchan also made an appearance in a Hollywood film, Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby (2013), in which he played a non-Indian Jewish character, Meyer Wolfsheim.
Amitabh Bachchan is a graduate of Sherwood College in Nainital. He then attended the Kirori Mal College of Delhi University. He has a younger brother, Ajitabh. Her mother was very interested in theater and was offered a role in the feature film, but she preferred to take on her chores. Teji had an influence on Amitabh Bachchan’s career choice because she always insisted that he should “take center stage”.
He is married to actress Jaya Bhaduri.
Amitabh Bachchan Biodata and Biography | |
Name | Amitabh Harivansh Rai Shrivastava |
Nick-name | Munna, Angry Young Man, Amith, Big B |
Sex | Male |
Date Of Birth | 11 October 1942 |
Age | 80 Years (as in 2022) |
Profession / Occupation | Actor, TV Host, Former Politician (Hindi, Marath, Malayalam, Bojpuri, English) |
Mother Tongue | Hindi |
Religion | Hindu |
Nation | Indian |
Caste | Kayasta |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Height / Weight | 6′ 1” / 80kg |
First Movie | Saat Hindustani (1969) |
First Debut Movie | Saat Hindustani (1969) Ganga (2006, Bhojpuri) Ek Krantiveer: Vasudev Balwant Phadke (2007, Marathi) Kandahar (2010, Malayalam) |
Money Factor | Rs. 20 Crores/film (As in 2018) |
Amitabh Bachchan Family and Relatives | |
Father | Harivansh Rai Bachchan (Hindi Poet) |
Mother | Teji Bachchan, Shyama (Step-mother) |
Brothers | Ajitabh Bachchan (Younger, Businessman) |
Sisters | None |
Marital Status | Married (3 June 1973) |
Wife | Jaya Bachchan (Actor, Politician) |
Daughters | Shweta Bachchan Nanda |
Sons | Abhishek Bachchan (Actor) |
Daughter-in-law | Aishwarya Rai (Actress) |
Girlfriends/ Affairs | Praveen Babi, Rekha (Indian Actress) |
Amitabh Bachchan Height, Weight and Body Measurements | |
Height in Centimeters | 185 cm |
Height in Meters | 1.85 m |
Height in Feet Inches | 6′ 1” |
Weight | 80kg |
Body Measurement | 40-34-12 |
Chest Size | 40 inches |
Waist Size | 34 inches |
Biceps Size | 12 inches |
Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
Amitabh Bachchan Favorites | |
Favorite Colour | White |
Favorite Actor | Dilip Kumar |
Favorite Actress | Waheeda Rehman |
Favorite Food | Gulab Jamun, Jalebi, Kheer, Bhindi Sabzi |
Hobbies | Reading, Blogging, Singing |
Favorite Director | Not Known |
Favorite Movies | Bollywood– Kagaz Ke Phool, Ganga Jamuna, Pyasa Hollywood– Gone With The Wind, Godfather, Black, Scarface |
Favorite Perfume | Lomani |
Favorite Sport | Cricket |
Favorite Destination | London, Switzerland, Saint Petersbrug |
Amitabh Bachchan Education School and Colleges | |
Education Qualification | Bachelor of Science |
School | Jnana Pramodhini, Boys High School, Allahabad, UP |
College / University | Kirori Mal College, Sherwood College, New Delhi |
Others | Not Known |
Amitabh Bachchan Residence and Contact Address | |
Birth Place | Allahabad, United Provinces, British India |
Home Town | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Present Residence | Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
House Address | Jalsa,B/2, Kapol Housing Society, VL Mehta Road, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Phone No / Mobile No | Not Known |
Email ID | Not Known |
Website | Not Known |
Amitabh Bachchan Awards, Honours, Achievements | |
Civilian Awards | 1984: Padma Shri (Government of India) 2001: Padma Bhushan (Government of India) 2007: Knight of the Legion of Honour (Government of France) 2015: Padma Vibhushan (Government of India) |
National Honours | 1980: Awadh Samman by the Government of Uttar Pradesh 1994: Yash Bharti Award (Uttar Pradesh’s highest honour) 2005: Deenanath Mangeshkar award 2013: President of India ‘Medallion of Honour’ |
National Film Awards | 1990: Best Actor for Agneepath 2005: Best Actor for Black 2009: Best Actor for Paa 2015: Best Actor for Piku |
Poll | 2002: Voted the “Hottest Male Vegetarian” by ‘People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ (PETA) 2008: Voted “Asia’s Sexiest Vegetarian Man” 2012: Voted the “Hottest Male Vegetarian” for the fourth time by ‘People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ (PETA) |
Amitabh Bachchan Social Media | |
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