- Amitabh Harivansh Bachchan is one of the most popular Indian film actors, also called as the Superstar of the Century by many media outlets.
- He first gained popularity in the early 1970s for movies like Zanjeer and Deewar, and was dubbed India’s first “Angry Young Man” for his on-screen roles in Bollywood.
Also Known As / Nickname : Big B, Shahenshah, Munna, AB Sr.
Birthday / Date of Birth / Age : 11th October 1942. As of 2025, he is around 83 years old.
Zodiac / Star Sign / Sun sign : Libra
Residence (Lives in) : Mumbai, India
Native Place / Hometown : Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Educational Qualifications : Double M.A.
School : Jnana Pramodhini, Boys High School, Allahabad
College : Sherwood College, Nanital and Kirori Mal College, Delhi
Religion : Hindu
Languages Spoken : Hindi, English, Bhojpuri, Marathi
Marital Status : Married
Anniversary Date : June 3, 1973
Wife Name : Jaya Bachchan (nee Jaya Bahaduri)
Dating and Affairs (Unconfirmed Based on News Reports) : Rekha and Parveen Babi
Children (Son Name) : Abhishek Bachchan
Children (Daughter Name) : Shweta Nanda
Grand Children (Grand Daughter Name) : Ananya Bachchan
Parents (Dad / Father Name) : Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Parents (Mom / Mother Name) : Teji Bachchan
Siblings (brother) : Ajitabh Bachchan
Siblings (sister) : NA
Debut Movie : Saat Hindustani
Filmography / Best Most Popular Films :
- Anand
- Deewaar
- Abhiman
- DON
- Sholay
- Namak Halal
- Zanjeer
- Agneepath
- Piku
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham
Debut TV Serial : NA
Most Popular TV Shows : Kaun Banega Crorepati
Brand Endorsements / Ads : ICICI, Pepsi, Justdial, Cadbury, Tanishq, Parker Pens, Reid & Taylor, Emami Boro Plus, Sahara City Homes, Binani Cement, Navaratan Oil, Gujrat State, Maggi etc
Best Most Popular Songs :
- O Saathi Re
- Kabhie Kabhie
- Chookar Mere Mann Ko
- Khaike Paan Banaraswala
- Tere Mere Milan Ki Ye Raina
- Rang Barse
- Inteha Ho Gayi
Awards :
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (Anand)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Amar Akbar Anthony)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Don)
- National Film Award for Best Actor(Agneepath)
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (Mohabbatein)
- National Film Award for Best Actor (Black)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Black)
- National Film Award for Best Actor (Paa)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Paa)
- Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor (Piku)
Net Worth :50 Million Dollars
Owned Cars : Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Honda CRV, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Santro Zing, Range rover, Mercedes SL500,Mercedes E 240,Mercedes S 320 (silver),Mercedes S 600, Lamborghini Murceilago
Owned House (s) : : Jalsa, Pratiksha and Janak( All in Juhu, Mumbai)
Fee Per Movie : 6-8Crores
Brand Endorsement Fee : 1 Crore
Height in cm : 188 cm
How tall is Amitabh Bachchan in feet : 6 feet 2 Inches
Weight : 75 – 77 kg
Eye Colour : Black
Hair Colour : Black
Build :
- Chest : 40 Inches
- Biceps : 14 inches
- Waist : 36 Inches
- Amitabh is ambidextrous – he can write equally well with both his hands
- He began his career in films in 1969 as a voice narrator in Mrinal Sen’s Bhuvan Shome
- He wanted to become an engineer and was also keen to join the Indian Air Force.
- Amithbh, famous for his bartone, ironically was rejected by All India Radio (AIR).
Amitabh Bacchan Shab is my favourite actor. He is really awesome and very nice person