Amitabh Bachchan Height, Age, Family, Caste, Biography & More

Amitabh Bachchan Height: A Glimpse into His Family and Early Life

Amitabh Bachchan, an iconic figure in Indian cinema, has a family that has often been in the public eye. Here’s a look at his family and his early life.

The Bachchan Family

Father: Harivansh Rai Bachchan

Mother: Teji Bachchan

Brother: Ajitabh Bachchan

Wife: Jaya Bachchan

Son: Abhishek Bachchan

Daughter: Shweta Bachchan Nanda

Daughter-in-Law: Aishwarya Rai

Family 

The Bachchan family has been captured in numerous heartwarming pictures over the years.

Relationships and Friendships

Amitabh Bachchan’s life has seen various relationships and friendships, including notable associations with:

Parveen Babi: Amitabh Bachchan’s girlfriend.

Rekha: Another significant figure in his life.

Early Life

Amitabh Harivansh Bachchan, known to the world as Amitabh Bachchan, was born in Allahabad, India, on October 11, 1942. At the time of his birth, India was still under British colonial rule and would gain independence five years later. His father, Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a celebrated Hindi poet, while his mother, Teji Bachchan, was a Sikh socialite. He also has a younger brother named Ajitabh.

Educational

Personal Life

Amitabh Bachchan’s personal life is a significant part of his identity. In 1973, he tied the knot with the accomplished actress Jaya Bhaduri. Their union has been blessed with two children, a daughter, Shweta Bachchan, and a son, Abhishek Bachchan. Shweta Bachchan is married to Nikhil Nanda, an industrialist whose lineage traces back to the legendary film director Raj Kapoor. Abhishek Bachchan, following in his father’s footsteps, is an actor and is engaged to the renowned actress Aishwarya Rai.

Career

Amitabh Bachchan embarked on his illustrious acting career with the critically acclaimed and National Award-winning film, “Bhuvan Shome.” However, his debut acting role came in the film “Saat Hindustani.” In the early years, his career encountered its fair share of setbacks, with 12 failures and only two notable successes, leading many to perceive him as an actor struggling to find his footing.

Nevertheless, his breakthrough came with the 1973 film “Zanjeer,” a movie that would change the course of Indian cinema. It not only elevated Amitabh Bachchan to stardom but also marked a turning point for the entire industry. This iconic film earned him his first Filmfare award for Best Actor, a recognition that would become synonymous with his illustrious career.

Movies List

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Net Worth

Amitabh Bachchan, whose real name is Amitabh Srivastava is among the most well-known actors in India, whose net worth is believed to be at $430 million or 3201 crores in Indian Rupees. He started his acting career in the 60s and 70s and then became famous for the role of a rage-filled teenage boy in Hindi films.

Amitabh Bachchan House

Amitabh Bachchan currently lives in Jalsa and previously lived in Pratiksha together with his parents.