| Amitabh Bachchan |
| Birth name |
Inquilaab Srivastava |
| Full Name |
Amitabh Harivansh Rai Shrivastava |
| Nickname(s) |
Munna
Big B
Angry Young Man
AB Sr.
Amith
Shahenshah of Bollywood
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| Profession(s) |
Actor
TV Host
Former Politician
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| Amitabh Bachchan Physical Stats & More |
| Height |
6' 2" (188 cm) |
| Eye Colour |
Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour |
Salt & Pepper |
| Amitabh Bachchan Personal Life |
| Date of Birth |
11 October 1942 (Sunday) |
| Age |
83 Years Years |
| Birthplace |
Allahabad, British India (now, Uttar Pradesh, India) |
| Zodiac sign |
Libra |
| Nationality |
Indian |
| Hometown |
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| School |
Jnana Pramodhini
Boys High School
Allahabad |
| College/University |
Sherwood College, Nainital
Government College Sector- 11, Chandigarh (attended for only 25 days)
Kirori Mal College, New Delhi
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| Educational Qualification |
Bachelor of Science |
| Debut |
Film (Actor; Hindi)-
Saat Hindustani (1969)
Film (Actor; English)- The Great Gatsby (2013)
Film (Producer)- Tere Mere Sapne (1996)
TV (Host)- Kaun Banega Crorepati - KBC (2000)
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| Religion |
Hinduism |
| Caste |
Kayastha |
| Food Habit |
In 2000, he quit eating non-vegetarian food. Although his health issues are considered one of the prime reasons behind this, the actor has often quoted that he gave up eating non-vegetarian food voluntarily. |
| 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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| Hobbies |
Singing
Blogging
Reading |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
Civilian Awards
1984: Padma Shri by the Government of India
2001: Padma Bhushan by the Government of India
2007: Knight of the Legion of Honour (France's highest civilian honour from the Government of France)
2015: Padma Vibhushan by the 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'
2024: Lata Mangeshkar Award
National Film Awards
1990: Best Actor for Agneepath
2005: Best Actor for Black
2009: Best Actor for Paa
2015: Best Actor for Piku
2019: Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Polls
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)
International
2021: On March 19, he became the first person from Indian cinema to be honoured with an award by the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF). Martin Scorcese and Christopher Nolan presented him the award during a virtual showcase.
Note: He has many more awards/honours/accolades to his name.
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| Controversies |
• His name appeared in the Bofors scandal in which he was later declared not guilty.
• He was indicted for submitting false documents to prove that he is a farmer.
• Stardust imposed a 15-years ban on him during his peak acting years. According to his blog, he brought the idea of National Emergency and ban on Media. So, media took that otherwise and banned Amitabh Bachchan: means no interviews, no mention or pictures, etc.
• In 1996, he had to face a legal battle for organizing Miss World competition inappropriately.
• In 2007, a Faizabad court ruled that Amitabh Bachchan was anything but a farmer— a secret most of India would have guessed but one that has landed the superstar in trouble over two messy land deals. According to the court, the actor had got himself certified a farmer by forgery; so that he could hold on to a 24-acre plot he had bought near Lonavla in Pune in the mid-1990s. Since Maharashtra laws allow only a farmer to buy agricultural land, the actor showed the Pune district authorities a certificate from the then Barabanki district magistrate, Ramashankar Sahu, saying Amitabh was a farmer because he owned farmland in the district. The court ruled that the 1993 Barabanki land transfer in Amitabh’s name was illegal.
• In September 2021, he appeared in an advertising campaign of a paan masala brand for which he received heavy criticism from netizens on social media. Various NGOs including the National Organization for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE) and anti-tobacco organizations also urged him to withdraw himself from such advertisements. Next month, he withdrew from this advertisement campaign; it was revealed by a blog post, addressed by "the office of Mr. Amitabh Bachchan," that read - "A few days after the commercial was aired, Mr Bachchan contacted the brand and stepped out of it last week. Upon checking why this sudden move - it was revealed that when Mr. Bachchan became associated with the brand, he wasn’t aware that it falls under surrogate advertising. Mr. Bachchan has terminated the contract with the brand, has written to them his termination and has returned the money received for the promotion."
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| Amitabh Bachchan Relationships & More |
| Marital Status |
Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends |
• Parveen Babi (Indian Actress)
• Rekha (Indian Actress)
• Jaya Bhaduri (Indian Politician & Former Indian Actress)
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| Marriage Date |
3 June 1973 |
| Amitabh Bachchan Family |
| Wife/Spouse |
Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan |
| Children |
Son- Abhishek Bachchan (Actor)
Daughter- Shweta Bachchan Nanda
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| Daughter-in-Law |
Aishwarya Rai (Actress) |
| Parents |
Father- Harivansh Rai Bachchan (Hindi Poet)
Mother- Teji Bachchan
Step-Mother- Shyamla (Step-mother)
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| Siblings |
Brother- Ajitabh Bachchan (Younger, Businessman)
Sister- None
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| Amitabh Bachchan Favourites |
| Food |
Bhindi Sabzi
Jalebi
Kheer
Gulab Jamun |
| Sweet Shop |
Jhama Sweets, Chembur, Mumbai |
| Actor |
Dilip Kumar |
| Actress |
Waheeda Rehman |
| Comedian |
Mehmood Ali |
| Film(s) |
Bollywood- Kagaz Ke Phool, Ganga Jamuna, Pyasa
Hollywood- Gone With The Wind, Godfather, Black, Scarface
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| Singer(s) |
Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar |
| Music Instrument |
Sarod |
| Colour |
White |
| Sports |
Cricket, Lawn Tennis |
| Tennis Player |
Novak Djokovic |
| Football Club |
Chelsea |
| Perfume |
Lomani |
| Holiday Destination(s) |
London, Switzerland, Saint Petersburg |
| Amitabh Bachchan Style Quotient |
| Car Collection |
• Bentley Arnage R
• Bentley Continental GT
• Lexus LX 470
• Mercedes-Benz SL 500 AMG
• Range Rover SUV
• Mini Cooper S
• Toyota Land Cruiser
• BMW 760Li
• BMW X5
• Mercedes-Benz V-Class
• Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography
• Toyota Camry Hybrid
• Mercedes Benz S320
• Mercedes Benz S600
• Mercedes Benz E240
• Mercedes-Benz GLS
• Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
• Ford Prefect (gifted by a friend)
• Porche Cayman S
• Rolls Royce Phantom
• BMW i7 Sedan (worth Rs. 2.03 Crore purchased in October 2024)
Note: In April 2019, he sold his Rolls Royce Phantom worth ₹3.5 crore.
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| Amitabh Bachchan Money Factor |
| Salary/Income (approx.) |
Rs. 6 crores per film (as of October 2023)
In October 2023, Amitabh Bachchan was reported to have seven sources of income, excluding films. These sources include:
• Endorsements: Amitabh Bachchan earns a substantial income from endorsing various national and international brands like Cadbury, Nestlé, Dabur, and Pepsi. He reportedly charges between Rs. 5 crores to Rs. 8 crores for each endorsement.
• Film Production and Sports: His Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Ltd (ABCL), an event management, production, and distribution, adds to his income. He expanded his earnings by becoming a co-owner of the OUE Singapore Slammers, a team in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), in 2015.
• Real Estate Investments: Amitabh Bachchan possesses numerous properties in Mumbai, India, and around the world. He has rented some of his properties in Mumbai including a duplex, located on floors 27 and 28 of the Atlantis Building on Lokhandwala Road in Andheri West, which he rented to actor Kriti Sanon for Rs. 10 lakh for per month. He leased one of his properties in the Juhu Vile Parle Development Scheme (JVPD) to the State Bank of India (SBI) in the same year; the property was leased for Rs. 18.90 lakh per month for 15 years.
• Investment in Companies: Amitabh Bachchan is an investor in several companies including Just Dial, an Indian internet technology company, in which he acquired 10% stake in 2013. He has invested in other companies as well, such as a marketing firm named Stampede Capital (3.4%), and a Singapore-based company named Meridian Tech Pte Limited that provides workforce and consulting services.
• TV Show: Amitabh Bachchan has been associated with the Indian game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' for over two decades. He reprotedly earned about Rs. 4 crore to Rs. 5 crore for each episode of Season 14.
• NFTs: Bachchan has tried his hands at Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) as well. His 'Madhushala' NFT collection, which included vintage autographed posters, his father's famous poem 'Madhushala,' and other works, sold for Rs. 7.18 crore in 2021.
• Film Projects: Amitabh usually charges around Rs. 6 crores for a film, but he received a pay cheque of Rs. 10 crores for his role in the film 'Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva' in 2023.
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| Assets/Properties |
Movable Assets- worth over Rs. 460 crore
Immovable Assets- worth over Rs. 540 crore
Jewellery- worth over Rs. 62 crore
Vehicles- worth over Rs. 13 crore
Watches- worth over Rs. 3.5 crore
Pen(s)- worth over Rs. 9 lakh
Residential Properties- a 3,175 sqm residential property in Brignogan Plage in France (in addition, properties in Noida, Bhopal, Pune, Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar)
Agricultural Land- a 3-acre plot worth Rs. 5.7 crore in Daulatpur area of Barabanki district
A Land in Ayodhya- an approximately 10,000 square feet plot worth Rs. 14.5 crore in The Sarayu, bought in January 2024
House/Bungalow
Hindustan Times
• Jalsa (home): This is where he lives. The actor purchased this 10,125 square foot two-storey bungalow, which is situated near Juhu's JW Marriott, from producer NC Sippy.
• Another property near Jalsa: In 2013, he purchased a property near Jalsa worth Rs. 50 crore; the property spread over 8,000 square feet, behind Jalsa.
• Janak (office): This property serves as an office for the actor, where he is often spotted along with his grandson, Agastya Nanda. Reportedly, the family bought this property worth Rs. 50 crore in 2004.
• Pratiksha: Amitabh Bachchan shared this house with his parents Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan. The family bought this Juhu-located house in 1976. This is the house where Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai tied the knot in 2007.
• Vatsa: This property is also located in Juhu thar the family has leased out to Citibank India.
• Ancestral House in Allahabad: His ancestral is situated at 17, Clive Road in Allahabad; the property has been transformed into an educational trust.
• Sopaan: The actor sold this property for Rs. 23 crore in 2022. The property is situated in Delhi's Gulmohar Park, where his parents, Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan, used to reside.
• Juhu Apartments: He owns two apartments in Juhu worth Rs. 40 crore and Rs. 1.75 crore respectively.
• Home is Paris: He owns a property in the French capital of Paris; reportedly, it was gifted to him from his wife, Jaya Bachchan.
• Flats in Mumbai: In October 2024, Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan purchased 10 flats for approximately Rs. 24.95 crore.
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| Net Worth (approx.) |
Rs. 3,190 crores (as of October 2023) |
