Net Worth
$500 Million
Age
83 Years
Height
1.88 m
Nationality
Indian
Place of Birth
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
Weight
80 kg
Marital Status
Married
Birthday
October 11, 1942
Biography
Amitabh Bachchan is an iconic Indian actor, film producer, television host, occasional playback singer, and former politician. He first gained immense popularity in the early 1970s for movies such as 'Zanjeer', 'Deewaar', and 'Sholay', earning the moniker of India's 'Angry Young Man'. Regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors in the history of Indian cinema, Bachchan's career spans over five decades with appearances in more than 200 films. He has won numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards for Best Actor, a Lifetime Achievement Award from Filmfare, and the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Beyond acting, he has hosted the popular television game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' for over two decades.
Career Milestones
December 2019
Conferred Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Honored with India's highest award in cinema for his lifelong contribution to the Indian film industry.
July 2000
Television Debut with 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'
Began hosting the Indian adaptation of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?', revitalizing his career and Indian TV ratings.
May 1991
First National Film Award for 'Agneepath'
Won his first National Film Award for Best Actor for his role as Vijay Deenanath Chauhan.
July 1982
Near-Fatal Injury on 'Coolie' Set
Suffered a life-threatening injury during an action scene shoot in Bangalore, triggering a nationwide outpouring of prayers.
August 1975
Release of 'Sholay'
Starred as Jai in the iconic film 'Sholay', which became one of the highest-grossing Indian movies of all time.
May 1973
Breakthrough with 'Zanjeer'
Starred as Inspector Vijay Khanna, establishing his image as the 'Angry Young Man' of Indian cinema.
November 1969
Film Debut in 'Saat Hindustani'
Made his acting debut as one of seven protagonists in Khwaja Ahmad Abbas's nationalistic film.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Amitabh Bachchan is ambidextrous and can write equally well with both hands.
- Early in his career, he was rejected by All India Radio due to his deep baritone voice, which later became his signature characteristic.
- His father, celebrated poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, initially named him Inquilab before changing it to Amitabh.
- He was the first Asian actor to have a wax statue installed at Madame Tussauds in London in 2000.