Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan

Real NameAmitabh Harivansh Rai Shrivastava
NicknameMunna, Big B, Angry Young Man, AB Sr., Amith, Shahenshah of Bollywood
GenderMale
ProfessionActor, TV Host, Former Politician
Height6.3 ft
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourSalt & Pepper
Date of Birth11 October 1942
Age83 Years
Date of Death
Birth PlaceAllahabad, United Provinces, British India (now, Uttar Pradesh, India)
HometownJalsa, Mumbai
NationalityIndian
Zodiac SignLibra
School / CollegeKirori Mal College, New Delhi, India Bachelor of Science
ParentsSon - Abhishek Bachchan Daughter - Shweta Bachchan Nanda Daughter-in-law - Aishwarya Rai
SpouseJaya Bachchan
Marital StatusMarried
HobbiesSinging, Blogging, Reading
Net Worth5 Million +

Facts

His original name is Inquilab Shrivastava.

He was born on October 11, 1942 in Allahabad, British-ruled India.

His father is poet Harivansh Rai "Bachchan" and his mother is Teji Bachchan.

Bachchan's first salary was Rs 300.

He has had 12 consecutive flops before his first blockbuster, Zanjeer, which was released in 1973.

Bachchan has played more double roles than any other actor.

His most common character name is Vijay.

He has been honored by foreign governments for his contribution to cinema.

Bachchan's wax statue is located in Madame Tussauds in London, making him the first Asian actor to have one installed.

In 2014, La Trobe University in Australia named a scholarship after him.