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Amitabh Bachchan Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth11 October 1942

Age83 Years

BirthplaceAllahabad, British India (now Uttar Pradesh, India)

ProfessionActor, TV Host, Former Politician

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseJaya Bhaduri Bachchan

FamilySon - Abhishek Bachchan; Daughter - Shweta Bachchan Nanda

Net worthRs. 3,190 crores (as of October 2023)

Amitabh Bachchan Biography

Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian screen legend whose career as an actor and television presenter has stretched over five decades. Known widely as 'Big B' and,

Early life and background

Amitabh Bachchan was born Inquilaab Srivastava on 11 October 1942 in Allahabad, then part of British India. He is the son of Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan. Raised in Allahabad, he attended several schools including Sherwood College in Nainital and Kirori Mal College in New Delhi, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree. He belongs to the Kayastha community and follows Hinduism.

Career

Bachchan made his Hindi film acting debut in 1969 with Saat Hindustani and went on to become one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema. Over the years he has been associated with a wide range of film projects and has also worked in English-language cinema, with an appearance credited in The Great Gatsby (2013). Beyond acting, he has produced films, notably Tere Mere Sapne (1996), and became a household face on television as the host of the game show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), a role he began in 2000 and with which he has remained closely identified.

His professional life has included stints in politics in the past, and he has built business interests around entertainment and media. He founded Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Ltd (ABCL), which has engaged in event management, production and distribution. He has also invested in companies, taken ownership roles in sports ventures, and explored digital and collectible formats such as NFTs.

Public profile

Bachchan’s public image spans acting, television presentation, endorsements and business. He is widely known by nicknames including Big B, Munna and the 'Angry Young Man.' Physically he is tall—listed at 6 feet 2 inches—and is noted to have dark brown eyes and salt-and-pepper hair. Reports indicate he gave up eating non-vegetarian food around 2000.

He has a long record of awards and honours from India and abroad. Civilian recognitions include the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan; France awarded him the Knight of the Legion of Honour in 2007. His national film accolades include multiple Best Actor National Film Awards for performances in films such as Agneepath, Black, Paa and Piku. In 2019 he received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, and in 2021 he received an honor from the International Federation of Film Archives presented during a virtual showcase.

While celebrated for his contributions, his career has also seen controversies and legal disputes at various points, including matters related to land transactions and media backlash over advertising associations. In at least one instance he publicly distanced himself from an advertisement after criticism and stated that he had terminated the contract and returned the payment.

Personal life and family

Amitabh Bachchan married Jaya Bhaduri on 3 June 1973. The couple have two children: son Abhishek Bachchan, who is an actor, and daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda. Abhishek is married to actress Aishwarya Rai. Bachchan’s household includes properties and residences that have been publicly identified, and he is associated with a longtime family home known as Jalsa in Juhu, Mumbai.

He maintains interests outside acting, including singing, reading and blogging, and has been linked with numerous brand endorsements over many years.

Latest updates

Recent reports list extensive movable and immovable assets, vehicle and watch collections, and property acquisitions and sales across India and abroad. He continues to be active in film projects and endorsements, and remains a prominent presence on Indian television through his long-standing association with Kaun Banega Crorepati.
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Recent Work

Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva

Played a role in the 2023 film and reportedly received a notable fee for the part.

2023
The Great Gatsby

Appeared in the 2013 English-language film.

2013
Saat Hindustani

Hindi film acting debut.

1969
Tere Mere Sapne

Produced the 1996 film.

1996
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in Hindi cinema with Saat Hindustani (1969)
  2. Hosted Kaun Banega Crorepati beginning in 2000
  3. Awarded Padma Shri (1984), Padma Bhushan (2001) and Padma Vibhushan (2015)
  4. Recipient of multiple National Film Awards including Best Actor for Agneepath, Black, Paa and Piku
  5. Received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2019) and international recognition from FIAF (2021)
  6. Knight of the Legion of Honour (France, 2007)
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Net Worth

Rs. 3,190 crores (as of October 2023)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amitabh Bachchan born?

11 October 1942

What is Amitabh Bachchan known for?

Actor, TV Host, Former Politician

What is Amitabh Bachchan’s marital status?

Married

Who is Amitabh Bachchan married to?

Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan

What is Amitabh Bachchan’s net worth?

Rs. 3,190 crores (as of October 2023)