Abhishek Bachchan is an Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Hindi films. Part of the Bachchan family, he is the son of actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.

 

Bio/Wiki
Nickname(s)	Junior Bachchan, Junior B, Abhi, AB Baby
Profession(s)	Actor, Film Producer
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 188 cm in meters- 1.88 m in feet inches- 6’ 2”
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film (Actor): Refugee (2000) Film (Producer): Paa (2009) TV: National Bingo Night (2010, as a Host)
Awards/Honours	National Film Awards 2010: For Best Feature Film in Hindi (as a producer) for Paa Filmfare Awards 2004: Best Supporting Actor Award for Yuva 2005: Best Supporting Actor Award for Sarkar 2006: Best Supporting Actor for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Honours 2006: Yash Bharati Samman, UP state's highest award from the Government of Uttar Pradesh
Personal Life
Date of Birth	5 February 1976 (Thursday)
Age (as in 2021)	45 Years
Birthplace	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac sign	Aquarius
Signature
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
School(s)	• Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai • Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai • Modern School, Vasant Vihar, Delhi
College/University	• Aiglon College, Switzerland • Boston University, USA (Dropout)
Educational Qualification	Attended a Business course at the Boston University (dropout)
Religion	Hindusim
Caste	Kayastha
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Address	Jalsa, B/2, Kapol Housing Society, VL Mehta Road, Juhu, Mumbai A Villa in Sanctuary Falls in Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai
Hobbies	Watching Films, Driving, Sketching, Cooking
Likes & Dislikes	Likes: Collecting Boarding Cards (every time he travels by air) Dislikes: Workout
Controversies	• Just after his marriage, a background dancer and model, Jhanvi Kapoor tried to attempt suicide outside his house "Prateeksha," by cutting her wrist. She said, she was in a relationship with Abhishek since the shooting of his film Dus (2005), and she is also the mother of his child. However, later her claims were rejected and she was considered a fraud. • His honeymoon trip with his wife, Aishwarya Rai, in Florence annoyed a lot of people including Mani Ratnam, director of Guru, who was miffed with Abhishek for missing the promotional campaign, and Rani Mukherji because it delayed the shooting of her film Laaga Chunari Mein Daag.
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Karisma Kapoor (Actress) Rani Mukherji (Actress) Dipannita Sharma (Model and Actress) Aishwarya Rai (Actress)
Ex-fiancee	Karisma Kapoor
Marriage Date	April 20, 2007
Family
Wife/Spouse	Aishwarya Rai, Actress (2007-present)
Children	Son- None Daughter- Aaradhya (born in 2011)
Parents	Father- Amitabh Bachchan (Actor) Mother- Jaya Bachchan (Actress & Politician)
Siblings	Brother- None Sister- Shweta Bachchan Nanda
Favourite Things
Food	Rajma Chawal, Spicy Chiken, Biscuits, M&M’s (chocolate), Banana Chips
Actor(s)	Amitabh Bachchan, Manoj Bajpai, Sanjay Dutt
Actresses	Zeenat Aman and Kareena Kapoor
Film	Agneepath
Musician(s)	Sonu Nigam, David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia and Tiesto
TV Show(s)	Modern Family, Game of Thrones
Song	Tere Bina from the film Guru
Sport	Football
Football Club	Chelsea
Perfume	Creed Royal Water
Fashion Designer(s)	Tom Ford, Giorgio Armani
Restaurant(s)	Chez Francis in Switzerland and Kai in London
Destination	New York
City	Mumbai
Shoe Companies	Ferragamo, Cesare Pacciotti, Alberto Guardiano
Style Quotient
Cars Collection	• Bentley Continental GT, • Rolls Royce, • Audi A8L
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)	Rs. 10-12 Crore/film
Net Worth (approx.)	$30 Million (₹200 Crore)

 

Some Lesser Known Facts About Abhishek Bachchan

• Does Abhishek Bachchan Smoke?: No

• Does Abhishek Bachchan Drink?: Yes

   

  

  Abhishek Bachchan Drinking Alcohol

• Abhishek suffered from Dyslexia, a learning disability when he was a child.

   

  

  Abhishek Bachchan Childhood Photo

• His father Amitabh Bachchan’s famous dance moves in the song “Khaike Paan Banaras Wala” from the film Don (1978) were inspired by Abhishek’s dance moves, which he used to make as a kid.

   

  

  Abhishek Bachchan With Amitabh Bachchan

• He started his career as an LIC agent, but later he joined his father’s company, ABCL.

• In-between his unsuccessful debut film, Refugee (2000) and first hit film Dhoom (2004), he gave 17 flops in a row.

• He was also approached for Bhuvan’s role in Lagaan (2001) by Ashutosh Gowariker. However, it finally went to Aamir Khan.

• On the occasion of Amitabh Bachchan’s 60th birthday, he got engaged to Karisma Kapoor. But they split 3 months later, due to family issues.

• In 2006, he was named the ‘Sexiest Man in Asia’ by UK’s Eastern Eye magazine.

• During an interview, Abhishek told that he proposed to Aishwarya in a balcony of a hotel in New York.

• It was Abhishek, who gave the nickname ‘Piggy Chops’ to Priyanka Chopra during the filming of Bluffmaster.

• He loves singing and has lent his voice in films such as Bluffmaster, Dhoom, Players, Bol Bachchan, etc.

• He lost 18 kgs of weight for his role in Mani Ratnam’s Raavan.

   

  

  Abhishek Bachchan in Raavan

• He manages his father’s company, ABCL, which is now known as AB Corp. Ltd.

• He not only acted in but also produced the film, Paa (2009), which won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.

   

  

  Abhishek Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan in Paa

• In 2009, he appeared in the famous “The Oprah Winfrey” Show, along with his wife.

• His life has been documented in a book titled “Abhishek Bachchan: Style And Substance.” 

   

  

  Abhishek Bachchan Style & Substance book

• He is also the co-owner of Pro Kabaddi League franchise team, “Jaipur Pink Panthers,” and Indian Super League football team, “Chennaiyin FC.”

• He is addicted to coffee, especially Cappuccino.

• In November 2018, he revealed that in 8 out of 9 films with Aishwarya, she got paid more than him. ^[1]

• On 11 July 2020, he was tested positive for COVID-19 along with his father, Amitabh Bachchan, and both had been admitted to Nanavati hospital in Mumbai. The actor shared the news on his Twitter handle.