Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor, film producer, television host, occasional playback singer and former politician. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s for films such as Zanjeer, Deewaar and Sholay, and was dubbed India’s “angry young man” for his on-screen roles in Bollywood.

Early Life and Careers:

Amitabh Harivansh Bachchan, best known as Amitabh Bachchan, was born in Allahabad, India on October 11, 1942. India was still a British colony at the time, and would not achieve independence until five years later. Bachchan’s father was the renowned Hindi poet Dr Harivansh Rai. His mother, Teji Bachchan, was a Sikh socialite. He has one younger brother, named Ajitabh.

Bachchan went to Sherwood College boarding school before enrolling in Delhi University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree. Once he graduated, he became a freight broker in Calcutta. After a few years in Calcutta, Bachchan was ready for a change. He decided to move to Bombay and take a stab at Bollywood show business. By this time, India had been independent for nearly two decades, and Hindi cinema was thriving.

He made his big-screen debut with 1969’s Saat Hindustani Hindi movie which directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. He will next be seen in Brahmastra Hindi Movie, Butterfly Kannada movie, Jhund Hindi Movie, Uyarndha Manithan Tamil movie, AB Aani CD Marathi movie, Chehre Hindi Movie, and Gulabo Sitabo Hindi Movie.

Personal Info:

Amitabh Bachchan’s Lesser Known Facts / Rumors/ Controversies

1. Amitabh’s name appeared in Bofors scandal in which he was later declared not guilty.
2. He was indicted for submitting false documents to prove that he is a farmer.
3. His father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a renowned Hindi poet.

Additional information about Amitabh Bachchan

1. Does Amitabh Bachchan know cooking? – Yes.
2. Does Amitabh Bachchan smoke? – Quit smoking in the early 1980s
3. Does Amitabh Bachchan drinks alcohol? – Quit drinking in the early 1980s
4. Does Amitabh Bachchan go to the gym? – No.
5. Who is Amitabh Bachchan’s girlfriend ( Amitabh Bachchan’s lover)? – Ravin Babi (Actress), Rakha (Actress), Jaya Bhaduri (Actress)
6. Who is Amitabh Bachchan’s wife? – Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan.
7. Amitabh Bachchan’s shoe size is 10.
8. Amitabh Bachchan’s height is 6’2″
9. Amitabh Bachchan’ mother tongue is Hindi.
10. Amitabh Bachchan’ father name is Harivansh Rai Bachchan.
11. Amitabh Bachchan’ mother name is Teji Bachchan.
12. Amitabh Bachchan’ brother name Ajitabh Bachchan.
13. Amitabh Bachchan’ birthday date is 11 October 1942.
14. Amitabh Bachchan’ age is 78 years
15. Amitabh Bachchan’ hometown is Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.
16. Amitabh Bachchan’ debut film was Saat Hindustani Hindi movie which released in 1969.