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
10/11/2025
The Delhi High Court protected Jaya Bachchan’s personality rights against misuse. The court’s order came after earlier similar protection had been granted in related Bachchan family cases, including those involving Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth name | Amitabh 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 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Schools | Jnana Pramodhini, Boys High School, Allahabad |
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| Degree | Bachelor of Science |
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 |
| Siblings | Ajitabh Bachchan (Younger, Businessman) |
| Spouse | Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan |
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Career
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| Box Office (Total Movies) | 200+ | ||||||||
| 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. |