Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, TV Host, Former Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/10/1942 |
| Age | 83 years |
| Birthplace | Allahabad, British India |
Latest News about Amitabh Bachchan
17/03/2025 Amitabh Bachchan earns Rs 350 crore in 2024-25, making him one of the highest taxpayers.
10/02/2026 At 83, Amitabh Bachchan shares that he will keep working till he can: ‘Absence of work has detrimental feelings’.
18/02/2026 Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2 Shoot Begins With Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth name | Inquilaab Srivastava | ||||||||||
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| Full Name | Amitabh Harivansh Rai Shrivastava | ||||||||||
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| Religion | Hinduism | ||||||||||
| Caste | Kayastha | ||||||||||
| Food Habit | In 2000, he quit eating non-vegetarian food. | ||||||||||
| Political Inclination | Indian National Congress (INC) | ||||||||||
| Address | Jalsa, B/2, Kapol Housing Society, VL Mehta Road, Juhu, Mumbai – 400049, Maharashtra, India | ||||||||||
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 2" (188 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
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| Degree | Bachelor of Science |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
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| Hometown | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Date of Birth | 11/10/1942 |
| Birthplace | Allahabad, British India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 03/06/1973 |
Family
| Father | Harivansh Rai Bachchan (Hindi Poet) | ||||||
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| Mother | Teji Bachchan | ||||||
| Step-Mother | Shyamla | ||||||
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| Spouse | Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan | ||||||
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Career
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| Box Office (Total Movies) | 25+ | ||||||||
| Box Office (Total Collection) | ₹5,125 Cr |
Favourites
| Food | Bhindi Sabzi, Jalebi, Kheer, Gulab Jamun |
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| Sweet Shop | Jhama Sweets, Chembur, Mumbai |
| Actor | Dilip Kumar |
| Actress | Waheeda Rehman |
| Comedian | Mehmood Ali |
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| Music Instrument | Sarod |
| Colour | White |
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| Tennis Player | Novak Djokovic |
| Football Club | Chelsea |
| Perfume | Lomani |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His ancestors were from Babupatti village in Pratapgarh District, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 2. His mother, Teji Bachchan, was a Sikh from Lyallpur, now in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. | |
| 3. His father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a famous Hindi poet. | |
| 4. Originally named 'Inquilab,' he was renamed 'Amitabh' by Sumitranandan Pant, which means 'The light that will never die.' | |
| 5. His surname was changed from Srivastava to Bachchan by his father in protest against the caste system. | |
| 6. His mother declined a feature film role to focus on domestic responsibilities, despite her interest in theaters. | |
| 7. He participated in plays during his college years. | |
| 8. His ambition was to become an engineer and join the Indian Air Force. | |
| 9. He excelled in athletics during college, winning races at different distances. | |
| 10. Despite his iconic Baritone voice, he was once rejected by All India Radio. | |
| 11. He made his debut as a voice narrator in the film "Bhuvan Shome" (1969). | |
| 12. His first Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor was for his role in the film "Anand" (1971). | |
| 13. His fame skyrocketed with the film "Zanjeer" in 1973. | |
| 14. He faced a serious injury while working on the film "Coolie" in 1982. | |
| 15. He was diagnosed with Myasthenia gravis. | |
| 16. He also battled Hepatitis B, causing significant liver damage. | |
| 17. In 1984, he briefly left acting to support Rajiv Gandhi in politics. | |
| 18. He established the Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited (ABCL) in 1996. | |
| 19. His statue at Madame Tussauds in London made him the first living Asian statue. | |
| 20. A talented ambidextrous, he can write with both hands equally well. | |
| 21. A life-size statue was unveiled in Tiljala by the All Bengal Amitabh Bachchan Fans’ Association. | |
| 22. He served as a UNICEF ambassador for hepatitis B awareness. | |
| 23. In 2019, he was announced as the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. | |
| 24. The Delhi High Court took legal action against those violating his personality and publicity rights. |