Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor, producer, television host, and former politician known for his works in Bollywood.
He was born to a well known poet of India, Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan. He also has a brother named Ajitabh. He studied at Allahabad's Jnana Prabodhini and Boys' High School, and then he went to Nainital's Sherwood College, where he majored in the arts stream. He later went on to study at Kirori Mal College of the University of Delhi and completed a Bachelor of Science degree.
He was cast in Saat Hindustani. He got a break in Bollywood after a letter of introduction from the Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi, as he was a friend of her son Rajiv Gandhi. This is how he made his entry into Bollywood. He got married to Jaya Bhaduri. They have two children, Shweta and Abhishek.
| Bio/Wiki | |
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| Full Name | Amitabh Harivansh Rai Shrivastava |
| Nickname(s) | Munna, Big B, Angry Young Man, AB Sr., Amith, Shahenshah of Bollywood |
| Profession(s) | Actor, TV Host, Former Politician |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 185 cm in meters- 1.85 m in Feet Inches- 6’ 1” |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 80 kg in Pounds- 176 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 40 inches - Waist: 34 inches - Biceps: 12 inches |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 11 October 1942 |
| Age (as in 2018) | 76 Years |
| Birthplace | Allahabad, United Provinces, British India (now, Uttar Pradesh, India) |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| School | Jnana Pramodhini, Boys High School, Allahabad |
| College/University | • Sherwood College, Nainital, India • Kirori Mal College, New Delhi, India |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Science |
| Debut | Bollywood Film- Saat Hindustani (1969) Hollywood Film- The Great Gatsby (2013)  As A Producer- Gulabi (1996)  Television- Kaun Banega Crorepati - KBC (2000)  |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Kayastha |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian (quit eating non-vegetarian) |
| Political Inclination | Indian National Congress (INC) |
| Address | Jalsa, B/2, Kapol Housing Society, VL Mehta Road, Juhu, Mumbai – 400049, Maharashtra, India  |
| Hobbies | Singing, Blogging, Reading |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | Civilian Awards 1984: Padma Shri by the Government of India 2001: Padma Bhushan by the Government of India 2007: Knight of the Legion of Honour (France's highest civilian honour from the Government of France) 2015: Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India  National Honours 1980: Awadh Samman by the Government of Uttar Pradesh 1994: Yash Bharti Award (Uttar Pradesh's highest honour) 2005: Deenanath Mangeshkar award 2013: President of India 'Medallion of Honour' |
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