Abhishek Bachchan is an Indian actor and producer most renowned for his work in Hindi movies. Abhishek Bachchan dubbed Bollywood’s heartthrob is a fantastic actor and film producer best known for his work in Bollywood. He has delivered outstanding performances in a number of films. Abhishek Bachchan has demonstrated his acting prowess.
The character the man is playing on film will overwhelm you. The most underrated but meaningful actor in India today has to be Abhishek Bachchan. The characters he has been portraying lately and the performances he has been giving however have the potential to make Indians aware of the cinematic treasure that he is.
Abhishek Bachchan’s birth place is Mumbai Maharashtra. Abhishek Bachchan’s religion is Hinduism. Abhishek’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. Abhishek Bachchan’s height is 1.89m or 6’2.
Abhishek Bachchan’s debut movie is Refugee. With the modestly successful film Refugee in which Kareena Kapoor starred Abhishek launched his acting career. He appeared in a few films for about four years although they weren’t very successful. He starred in Dhoom the first box-office success of his career in 2004. Soon after in 2005 he produced four back-to-back blockbusters: Bluffmaster Sarkar Dus and Bunty Aur Babli. He has gained notoriety for his versatility over the years and the wide range of movies he has appeared in from Yuva (2004) The Dhoom series (2004 2006 2013) Sarkar (2005) Bluffmaster (2005) the critically acclaimed Guru (2007) Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) and Paa (2009 which he produced and won a National Award for (2014).
He took a break from acting in 2016 to reflect on his life and focus on his other interest sports. He is a club owner in both the Indian Super League and the Pro Kabaddi League (Jaipur Pink Panthers) (Chennaiyin Football Club). He returned to films in 2018 with the critically acclaimed ‘Manmarziyaan’ (2018).
One of the most sought-after and dependable performers in the business Bachchan keeps taking on challenging roles in his pursuit of excellent characters and movies. Bachchan earned three Filmfare Awards three Zee Cine Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi for producing the comedy-drama Paa in addition to his three Filmfare Awards (2009).
Abhishek Bachchan Biography
Abhishek Bachchan | Details |
Profession | Actor |
Celebrity Type | Movie Star |
Age | 48 years as of 2024 |
Date Of Birth | 5th February 1976 |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
City | Mumbai Maharashtra India |
Nationality | Indian |
Height | 6 feet 2 inches |
Weight | 76kgs |
Notable Work | Guru Bol Bachchan Dostaana |
First Film | Refugee |
Total Films | 73 |
Net Worth in rupees | Rs 203 crores as of 2022 |
Net Worth | $30 million as of 2022 |
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Abhishek Bachchan Age
Abhishek Bachchan birthday is 5 February 1976. Abhishek Bachchan’s age is 48 years as of 2024.
Family and Childhood
Abhishek Bachchan’s father is Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan’s mother is Jaya Bachchan. They are veteran actors of Hindi Cinema. Abhishek Bachchan’s sister’s name is Shweta Bachchan. Shweta Bachchan is two years older than Abhishek Bachchan. Shweta is married to Nikhil Nanda who is the son of Hindi film actor-producer Raj Kapoor’s daughter Ritu Nanda.
His grandmother Teji Bachchan was a social activist and his grandfather Harivansh Rai Bachchan was a well-known poet of the Hindi literary Nayi Kavita Literary Movement and a professor at Allahabad University in Uttar Pradesh. His grandfather used the pen name Bachchan while his family’s actual last name is Srivastava. The well-known author and poet Taroon Kumar Bhaduri was his maternal grandfather. On his father’s side Abhishek Bachchan is of Awadhi and Punjabi background; on his mother’s side he is of Bengali descent.
Abhishek Bachchan Education
Abhishek completed his academic training at the Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai the Jamnabai Narsee School and the Modern School in New Delhi. He then moved to the United States to pursue higher studies. After attending Boston University which he left without earning a degree he went on to work in Bollywood. At the age of nine a dyslexia diagnosis was made for him.
Abhishek Bachchan Girlfriends
Karishma Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan were in love with one another and their romance was widely publicised. The performers’ familes also sought to arrange their marriage. In addition to becoming engaged Karishma Kapoor and Abhishek later broke up their engagement. There was reportedly significant tension between Karishma and Abhishek’s family at the time.
Neetu Kapoor Karisma’s aunt had actually commented on the news of their split and had remarked Don’t ask me too much. I don’t know what went wrong. But they have split. Yes it is very sad. However neither the Bachchans nor the Kapoors ever provided a legitimate explanation for ending the engagement.
According to rumors Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji have a relationship that goes beyond friendship. Nevertheless neither of them ever allowed it to get public. During the filming of movies like Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna Bunty Aur Babli and Yuva Abhishek and Rani (Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji Movies) reportedly became quite close.
In addition to this Dipannita Sharma’s name was linked to Abhishek Bachchan. In accordance with rumours Abhishek Bachchan and Dipannita dated for almost 10 months before calling it quits.
Aishwarya Rai
Abhishek Bachchan’s wife’s name is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Abhishek first encountered Aishwarya in 1997 when visiting the Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya set to meet his buddy Bobby Deol the movie’s star. After that Abhishek and Aishwarya collaborated on the 2000 films Dhai Akshar Prem Ke and Kuch Naa Kaho but their chemistry remained dormant.
He then developed feelings for Aish in Guru Dhoom 2 and Umrao Jaan. Many claim that cupid intervened between them during the Kajra Re song in Bunty Aur Babli and that both of them experienced romantic impulses during Mani Ratnam’s Guru. Aishwarya was proposed to by Abhishek during Guru’s promotions and she accepted it without hesitation. The two then were married on April 20 of the same year after becoming engaged on January 14 2007. The wedding was held in a private ceremony at the Bachchan home in Juhu Mumbai called Prateeksha although it received extensive coverage in the entertainment press.
The duo was referred to as being more famous than Brangelina when they made an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show in September 2009. In Indian media they have been referred to as a super couple. On November 16 2011 Rai gave birth to a daughter named Aaradhya. Since the couple spent more than four months to name their daughter Beti B which was given to her by fans and the media has become very well-known. As a Manglik she had previously been married to a tree making their union a Bollywood sensation and headlines. Abhishek and Aishwarya have been married for 15 years now.
Abhishek Bachchan Movies
Year | Abhishek Bachchan’s Movies | Abhishek Bachchan’s Characters |
2022 | SSS7 | N/A |
2022 | Dasvi | Ganga Ram Choudhary |
2021 | Bob Biswas | Bob Biswas |
2021 | The Big Bull | Harshad Mehta |
2020 | Ludo | Batukeshwar Bittu Tiwari |
2018 | Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle | Bagheera (Voice) |
2018 | Manmarziyaan | Rajbir Robbie Bhatia |
2016 | Housefull3 | Bunty |
2015 | All Is Well | Inder Bhalla |
2014 | The Shaukeens | Himself |
2014 | Happy New Year | Nandu Bhide/Vicky Grover |
2013 | Dhoom 3 | ACP Jai Dixit |
2013 | Nautanki Saala! | Himself |
2012 | Bol Bachchan | Ali Abbas/ Abhishek Bachchan |
2012 | Players | Charlie Mascrenhas |
2011 | Dum Maro Dum | ACP Vishnu Kamath |
2011 | Game | Neil Menon |
2010 | Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey | Surya Sen |
2010 | Jhootha Hi Sahi | Caller 3 (voice) |
2010 | Raavan | Beera Munda |
2009 | Paa | Amol Arte |
2009 | Delhi-6 | Roshan Mehra |
2009 | Luck By Chance | Himself |
2008 | Dostana | Sameer Sam Acharya |
2008 | Drona | Aditya/Drona |
2008 | Mission Istaanbul | Dancer |
2008 | Sarkar Raj | Shankar Nagre |
2007 | Om Shanti Om | Himself |
2007 | Laga Chunari Mein Daag | Rohan Varma |
2007 | Aag | Dancer |
2007 | Jhoom Barabar Jhoom | Rakesh Rikki Thakkral |
2007 | Shootout At Lokhandwala | Abhishek Mhatre |
2007 | Guru | Gurukanth Guru Desai |
2006 | Dhoom 2 | ACP Jai Dixit |
2006 | Umrao Jaan | Nawab Sultan |
2006 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | Sunny Khurana |
2006 | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna | Rishi Talwar |
2006 | Alag | Himself |
2005 | Bluffmaster! | Roy Kapoor |
2005 | Neal ‘n’ Nikki | Raj Singh |
2005 | Ek Ajnabee | Bodyguard |
2005 | Home delivery | Himself |
2005 | Antarmahal | Brijbhushan |
2005 | Salaam Namaste | Dr. Vijay Kumar |
2005 | Dus | Shashank Dheer |
2005 | Sarkar | Shankar Nagre |
2005 | Bunty Aur Babli | Rakesh Trivedi/Bunty |
2004 | Naach | Abhinav |
2004 | Rakht | Manav |
2004 | Dhoom | ACP Jai Dixit |
2004 | Phir Milenge | Tarun Anand |
2004 | Hum Tum | Sameer |
2004 | Yuva | Lallan Singh |
2004 | Run | Siddharth (Sidhu) |
2003 | LOC: Kargil | Captain Vikram Batra |
2003 | Zameen | ACP Jaideep Jai Rai |
2003 | Kuch Naa Kaho | Raj Malhotra |
2003 | Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost | Prem Kumar |
2003 | Main Prem Ki Deewani Hun | Prem Kumar |
2002 | Shararat | Rahul Khanna |
2002 | Om Jai Jagadish | Jagadish Batra |
2002 | Desh | Anjan |
2002 | Haan Maine Bhi Pyar Kiya | Shiv Kapoor |
2001 | Bas Itna Saa Khwab Hai | Suraj Shrivastav |
2000 | Dhai Akshar Prem Ke | Karan Khanna |
2000 | Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa | Kabir Srivastav |
2000 | Refugee | Refugee |
Television Career
Year | Abhishek Bachchan Television | Abhishek Bachchan’s Character |
2020 | Sons of The Soil: Jaipur Pink Panthers | Himself |
2020 | Breathe: Into the Shadows | Dr. Avinash Sabharwal/J |
2018 | Side Hero | Himself |
2010 | National Bingo Night | Himself |
Abhishek Bachchan Net worth
Abhishek Bachchan’s net worth in 2022 is $28 million US or 203 Crore Indian Rupees .He makes about Rs 2 crore per month and about Rs 24 crore or more annually. Abhishek Bachchan resides in Mumbai with his family. Abhishek Bachchan owned a number of mansions. The couple who currently resides in Jalsa purchased this apartment in the upscale Bandra-Kurla complex of Signia Isles according to the Times of India. After being married Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan relocated to Jalsa in Juhu where they now reside.
He also has a luxury residence on the 37th level of Mumbai’s Skylark Towers.Abhishek is really interested in purchasing new automobiles and his garage is already filled with a collection of 6-7 pricey vehicles. First an Audi A8L worth Rs. 1.58 crore was parked in Abhishek Bacchan’s garage. The new A8 L Security boasts a number of safety features and provides VR10 level ballistics protection. Additionally the Mercedes Benz S-500 which cost Rs. 1.98 Cr. was also included in his collection of automobiles. And the Lexus LX 500 was Abhishek and Aishwarya’s preferred vehicle which they frequently used for functions and party trips. He also has a Mercedes Benz GLS 63 and Abhishek owns a luxurious Bentley Continental GT.
He was among the top actors in the Bollywood film industry in terms of average earnings. Abhishek bills roughly Rs. 1 Cr. per day for event announcing. and 20 Cr each for a film. In addition to acting Abhishek has dabbled in sports and is the proud owner of Jaipur Pink Panthers of the Pro Kabaddi League. Additionally Abhishek is a co-owner of Chennaiyin FC an Indian Super League football team.
Salary | Rs. 10-12 Crore/film Indian Rupees |
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Net Worth | 200 Crore Indian Rupees $ 30 Million USD |
Abhishek Bachchan Controversies
- Affairs
He has been involved in an affair scandal like many other actors. He dated actors Karisma Kapoor Rani Mukherji Aishwarya Rai and Dipannita Sharma (Actress). However he married Aishwarya Rai later on.
- Honeymoon
Mani Ratnam the director and Rani Mukherji were not happy after Abhishek left for his honeymoon. because Abhishek missed the award ceremony honouring the Mani Ratnam film Guru. Rani was disappointed that Abhishek was unable to participate in the filming of their joint project Laaga Chunari Mein Daag.
- Suicide Attempt
Jhanvi Kapoor a model and dancer attempted suicide by cutting her hand in front of Abhishek’s home after his wedding. She claimed to be the mother of Abhishek’s child and to have been in a relationship with him since the filming of Dus(2005). But every charge was disproven.
Abhishek Bachchan Awards
- Filmfare Awards – Best Male Debut for Refugee (Nominee) 2001
- International Indian Film Academy Awards – Star Debut of The Year Male for Refugee 2001
- Screen Awards – Most Promising Newcomer-Male- for Refugee (Nominee) 2001
- Zee Cine Awards – Best Male Debut for Refugee (Nominee) 2001
- Filmfare Awards – Best Supporting Actor for Main Prem Ki Deewani Hun (Nominee) 2004
- Anandalok Puraskar Awards – Best Actor for Yuva 2005
- Bollywood Movie Awards – Best Supporting Actor for Yuva 2005
- Bollywood Movie Awards – Best Villain for Yuva 2005
- Filmfare Awards – Best Supporting Actor for Yuva 2005
- Filmfare Awards – Best Villain for Yuva (Nominee) 2005
- International Indian Film Academy Awards – Best supporting Actor for Yuva 2005
- Screen Awards – Best Supporting Actor for Yuva 2005
- Stardust Awards – Star of The Year- Male for Yuva 2005
- Zee Cine Awards – Best Performance in a Negative Role for Yuva (Nominee) 2005
- Zee Cine Awards – Best Actor in a Supporting Male for Phir Milenge 2005
- BBC Asian Network – Film Cafe Awards – Best Supporting Actor for Yuva 2005
- Producers Guild Film Awards – Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Yuva 2006
- Government of Uttar Pradesh- Yash Bharati Award – Remarkable Contribution Towards Cinema 2006
- Bollywood Movie Awards – Best Comedian for Bunty Aur Babli 2006
- Filmfare Awards – Best Actor for Bunty Aur Babli (Nominee) 2006
- Screen Awards – Best Comedian for Bunty Aur Babli 2006
- Screen Awards – Jodi No. 1 for Bunty Aur Babli 2006
- Filmfare Awards – Best Supporting Actor for Sarkar 2006
- International Indian Film Academy Awards – Best supporting Actor for Sarkar 2006
- Screen Awards – Best Supporting Actor for Sarkar (Nominee) 2006
- Zee Cine Awards – Best Actor in a Supporting Male for Sarkar 2006
- Global Indian Film Awards – Best Supporting Actor for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna 2006
- Bollywood Movie Awards – Best Supporting Actor for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (Nominee) 2007
- Filmfare Awards – Best Supporting Actor for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna 2007
- International Indian Film Academy Awards – Best supporting Actor for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (Nominee) 2007
- Screen Awards – Best Supporting Actor for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (Nominee) 2007
- Stardust Awards – Best Supporting Actor for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna 2007
- Zee Cine Awards – Best Actor in a Supporting Male for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna 2007
- Filmfare Awards – Best Actor for Guru (Nominee) 2008
- International Indian Film Academy Awards – Style Icon of The Year for Guru 2008
- International Indian Film Academy Awards – Best Actor for Guru (Nominee) 2008
- Producers Guild Film Awards – Best Actor in a Leading Role for Guru (Nominee) 2008
- Screen Awards – Best Actor for Guru (Nominee) 2008
- Stardust Awards – Star of The Year- Male for Guru (Nominee) 2008
- Zee Cine Awards – Best Actor Male for Guru (Nominee) 2008
- Filmfare Awards – Best Actor for Dostana (Nominee) 2009
- International Indian Film Academy Awards – Best Actor for Dostana (Nominee) 2009
- International Indian Film Academy Awards – Best Comedian for Dostana 2009
- Producers Guild Film Awards – Best Actor in a Leading Role for Dostana (Nominee) 2009
- Screen Awards – Best Actor for Dostana (Nominee) 2009
- Screen Awards – Jodi No. 1 for Dostana 2009
- Stardust Awards – Star of The Year- Male for Dostana (Nominee) 2009
- Filmfare Awards – Best Supporting Actor for Sarkar Raj (Nominee) 2009
- International Indian Film Academy Awards – Best Supporting Actor for Sarkar Raj (Nominee) 2009
- Screen Awards – Best Supporting Actor for Sarkar Raj (Nominee) 2009
- Stardust Awards – Star of The Year- Male for Sarkar Raj (Nominee) 2009
- GQ Men of the Year – Ultimate GQ Man of the Year 2010
- Producers Guild Film Awards – Most Public Appearances Award 2010
- Anandalok Puraskar Awards – Best Actor for Raavan 2010
- Filmfare Awards – Best Film for Paa (Nominee) 2010
- International Indian Film Academy Awards – Best Film for Paa (Nominee) 2010
- National Film Awards – Best Feature Film in Hindi for Paa 2010
- Screen Awards – Best Film for Paa (Nominee) 2010
- Screen Awards – Jodi No. 1 for Paa 2010
- Stardust Awards – Best Supporting Actor for Paa 2010
- Zee Cine Awards – Best Performance in a Negative Role for Raavan (Nominee) 2011
- Stardust Awards – Best Actor in a Drama for Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (Nominee) 2011
- Stardust Awards – Best Actor in a Thriller or Action for Dum Maro Dum (Nominee) 2012
- BIG Star Entertainment Awards – Most Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Film – Male/Female for Bol Bachchan 2012
- International Indian Film Academy Awards – Best Comedian for Bol Bachchan 2013
- Producers Guild Film Awards – Best Actor in a Comic Role for Bol Bachchan 2013
- Screen Awards – Best Comedian for Bol Bachchan 2013
- Stardust Awards – Star of The Year- Male for Bol Bachchan (Nominee) 2013
- Stardust Awards – Best Actor in a Comedy or Romance for Bol Bachchan 2013
- Zee Cine Awards – Best Performance in a Comic Role for Bol Bachchan 2013
- Times of India Film Awards – Best Actor in a Comic Role for Bol Bachchan 2013
- Producers Guild Film Awards – Hindustan times Outstanding Contribution to Society 2013
- Zee Cine Awards – Best Performance in a Supporting Role for Dhoom 3 2014
- BIG Star Entertainment Awards – Most Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Film – Male/Female for Happy New Year 2014
- Stardust Awards – Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Happy New Year (Nominee) 2014
- Filmfare Awards – Best Supporting Actor for Happy New Year (Nominee) 2015
- Producers Guild Film Awards – Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Happy new Year 2015
- Screen Awards – Best Comedian for Happy New Year (Nominee) 2015
- Filmfare OTT Awards – Best Actor in a Drama Series (Male) for Breathe: Into The Shadows (Nominee) 2020
Also Read: Amitabh Bachchan (Actor & Former Member of the Lok Sabha) Biography
Abhishek Bachchan Interesting Facts
- Abhishek Bachchan is named Baba Bachchan in his birth certificate.
- Priyanka Chopra’s famous nickname Piggy Chops was given by Abhishek Bachchan.
- He did some singing and rapping for his film Bluffmaster.
- As a child Abhishek Bachcha suffered from dyslexia.
- Abhishek Bachchan has a hobby of boarding pass collection.
- Before coming into film Abhishek Bachchan worked as a LIC agent for some time.
- When promoting the Delhi 6 Abhishek Bachchan set a Guinness World Record for the most public appearances by a movie star in different cities in a 12-hour period.
- When he was a child Abhishek had Dyslexia a learning handicap.
- Abhishek’s dance moves as a child inspired his father Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic dance moves in the song “Khaike Paan Banaras Wala” from the film Don (1978).
- He was voted the ‘Sexiest Man in Asia’ by the UK’s Eastern Eye magazine in 2006.
- During an interview Abhishek said that he proposed to Aishwarya on a hotel balcony in New York.
- Priyanka Chopra was given the nickname ‘Piggy Chops’ by Abhishek during the filming of Bluffmaster.
- He enjoys singing and has appeared in films like as Bluffmaster Dhoom Players and Bol Bachchan.
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