Amitabh Bachchan, born October 11, 1942, is a film actor, film director, film producer, music composer, television host and former Indian politician. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s for such films as Zanjeer, Deewaar and Sholay, and was dubbed the \u201cangry young man\u201d of India for his screen roles in Bollywood. Nicknamed the Bollywood Shahenshah, Sadi Ka Mahanayak (\u201cBest Actor of the Century\u201d in Hindi), Star of the Millennium or Big B, he has since appeared in more than 190 Indian films over a career spanning nearly five decades. Bachchan is widely regarded as one of the most influential and influential actors in the history of Indian cinema and world cinema. His domination of the Indian film scene in the 1970s and 1980s was so complete that French director Fran\u00e7ois Truffaut called it a \u201cone-man industry\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amitabh Bachchan has received many honors throughout his career, including four national film awards as best actor and numerous awards at international film festivals and award ceremonies. He has won fifteen Filmfare Awards and is the most nominated artist of all major categories of Filmfare actors, with 41 nominations in total. In addition to acting, Bachchan has worked as a backing singer, film producer and television host. He has hosted several seasons of the television game show Kaun Banega Crorepati, the Indian version of the quiz game franchise Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? He also entered politics for a time in the 1980s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Indian government awarded him Padma Shri in 1984, Padma Bhushan in 2001 and Padma Vibhushan in 2015 for his contributions to the arts. The Government of France honored him with his highest honor, Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, in 2007 for his outstanding career in the film world and beyond. Bachchan also made an appearance in a Hollywood film, Baz Luhrmann\u2019s The Great Gatsby (2013), in which he played a non-Indian Jewish character, Meyer Wolfsheim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Amitabh Bachchan is a graduate of Sherwood College in Nainital. He then attended the Kirori Mal College of Delhi University. He has a younger brother, Ajitabh. Her mother was very interested in theater and was offered a role in the feature film, but she preferred to take on her chores. Teji had an influence on Amitabh Bachchan\u2019s career choice because she always insisted that he should \u201ctake center stage\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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He is married to actress Jaya Bhaduri.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAmitabh Bachchan Biodata and Biography<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Name<\/strong><\/td> Amitabh Harivansh Rai Shrivastava<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Nick-name<\/strong><\/td> Munna, Angry Young Man, Amith, Big B<\/td><\/tr> Sex<\/strong><\/td> Male<\/td><\/tr> Date Of Birth<\/strong><\/td> 11 October 1942<\/td><\/tr> Age<\/strong><\/td> 80 Years (as in 2022)<\/td><\/tr> Profession \/ Occupation<\/strong><\/td> Actor, TV Host, Former Politician (Hindi, Marath, Malayalam, Bojpuri, English)<\/td><\/tr> Mother Tongue<\/strong><\/td> Hindi<\/td><\/tr> Religion<\/strong><\/td> Hindu<\/td><\/tr> Nation<\/strong><\/td> Indian<\/td><\/tr> Caste<\/strong><\/td> Kayasta<\/td><\/tr> Zodiac <\/strong>Sign<\/strong><\/td> Libra<\/td><\/tr> Height \/ Weight<\/strong><\/td> 6\u2032 1\u201d \/ 80kg<\/td><\/tr> First Movie<\/strong><\/td> Saat Hindustani (1969)<\/td><\/tr> First Debut Movie<\/strong><\/td> Saat Hindustani (1969)
Ganga (2006, Bhojpuri)
Ek Krantiveer: Vasudev Balwant Phadke (2007, Marathi)
Kandahar (2010, Malayalam)<\/td><\/tr>Money Factor<\/strong><\/td> Rs. 20 Crores\/film (As in 2018)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Amitabh Bachchan Family and Relatives<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Father<\/strong><\/td> Harivansh Rai Bachchan (Hindi Poet)<\/td><\/tr> Mother<\/strong><\/td> Teji Bachchan, Shyama (Step-mother)<\/td><\/tr> Brothers<\/strong><\/td> Ajitabh Bachchan (Younger, Businessman)<\/td><\/tr> Sisters<\/strong><\/td> None<\/td><\/tr> Marital Status<\/strong><\/td> Married (3 June 1973)<\/td><\/tr> Wife<\/strong><\/td> Jaya Bachchan\u00a0(Actor, Politician)<\/td><\/tr> Daughters<\/strong><\/td> Shweta Bachchan Nanda<\/td><\/tr> Sons<\/strong><\/td> Abhishek Bachchan\u00a0(Actor)<\/td><\/tr> Daughter-in-law<\/strong><\/td> Aishwarya Rai\u00a0(Actress)<\/td><\/tr> Girlfriends\/ Affairs<\/strong><\/td> Praveen Babi,\u00a0Rekha\u00a0(Indian Actress)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Amitabh Bachchan Height, Weight and Body Measurements<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Height in Centimeters<\/strong><\/td> 185 cm<\/td><\/tr> Height in Meters<\/strong><\/td> 1.85 m<\/td><\/tr> Height in Feet Inches<\/strong><\/td> 6\u2032 1\u201d<\/td><\/tr> Weight<\/strong><\/td> 80kg<\/td><\/tr> Body Measurement<\/strong><\/td> 40-34-12<\/td><\/tr> Chest Size<\/strong><\/td> 40 inches<\/td><\/tr> Waist Size<\/strong><\/td> 34 inches<\/td><\/tr> Biceps Size<\/strong><\/td> 12 inches<\/td><\/tr> Eye Colour<\/strong><\/td> Dark Brown<\/td><\/tr> Hair Colour<\/strong><\/td> Salt & Pepper<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Amitabh Bachchan Favorites<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Favorite Colour<\/strong><\/td> White<\/td><\/tr> Favorite Actor<\/strong><\/td> Dilip Kumar<\/td><\/tr> Favorite Actress<\/strong><\/td> Waheeda Rehman<\/td><\/tr> Favorite Food<\/strong><\/td> Gulab Jamun, Jalebi, Kheer, Bhindi Sabzi<\/td><\/tr> Hobbies<\/strong><\/td> Reading, Blogging, Singing<\/td><\/tr> Favorite<\/strong> Director<\/strong><\/td> Not Known<\/td><\/tr> Favorite Movies<\/strong><\/td> Bollywood<\/strong>\u2013 Kagaz Ke Phool, Ganga Jamuna, Pyasa
Hollywood<\/strong>\u2013 Gone With The Wind, Godfather, Black, Scarface<\/td><\/tr>Favorite Perfume<\/strong><\/td> Lomani<\/td><\/tr> Favorite Sport<\/strong><\/td> Cricket<\/td><\/tr> Favorite Destination<\/strong><\/td> London, Switzerland, Saint Petersbrug<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Amitabh Bachchan Education School and Colleges<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Education Qualification<\/strong><\/td> Bachelor of Science<\/td><\/tr> School<\/strong><\/td> Jnana Pramodhini, Boys High School, Allahabad, UP<\/td><\/tr> College \/ University<\/strong><\/td> Kirori Mal College, Sherwood College, New Delhi<\/td><\/tr> Others<\/strong><\/td> Not Known<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Amitabh Bachchan Residence and Contact Address<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Birth Place<\/strong><\/td> Allahabad, United Provinces, British India<\/td><\/tr> Home Town<\/strong><\/td> Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India<\/td><\/tr> Present Residence<\/strong><\/td> Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India<\/td><\/tr> House Address<\/strong><\/td> Jalsa,B\/2, Kapol Housing Society, VL Mehta Road, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India<\/td><\/tr> Phone No \/ Mobile No<\/strong><\/td> Not Known<\/td><\/tr> Email ID<\/strong><\/td> Not Known<\/td><\/tr> Website<\/strong><\/td> Not Known<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Amitabh Bachchan Awards, Honours, Achievements<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Civilian Awards<\/strong><\/td> 1984: Padma Shri (Government of India)
2001: Padma Bhushan (Government of India)
2007: Knight of the Legion of Honour (Government of France)
2015: Padma Vibhushan (Government of India)<\/td><\/tr>National Honours<\/strong><\/td> 1980: Awadh Samman by the Government of Uttar Pradesh
1994: Yash Bharti Award (Uttar Pradesh\u2019s highest honour)
2005: Deenanath Mangeshkar award
2013: President of India \u2018Medallion of Honour\u2019<\/td><\/tr>National Film Awards<\/strong><\/td> 1990: Best Actor for Agneepath
2005: Best Actor for Black
2009: Best Actor for Paa
2015: Best Actor for Piku<\/td><\/tr>Poll<\/strong><\/td> 2002:<\/strong> Voted the \u201cHottest Male Vegetarian\u201d by \u2018People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals\u2019 (PETA)
2008:<\/strong> Voted \u201cAsia\u2019s Sexiest Vegetarian Man\u201d
2012:<\/strong> Voted the \u201cHottest Male Vegetarian\u201d for the fourth time by \u2018People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals\u2019 (PETA)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAmitabh Bachchan Social Media<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Twitter<\/strong><\/td> SrBachchan<\/td><\/tr> Facebook<\/strong><\/td> amitabhbachchan\/<\/td><\/tr>