Birth Name: Abhishek Amitabh Srivastav
Date Of Birth: 5 February 1976
Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Biography:
Abhishek Srivastav aka Abhishek Bachchan is the son of Bollywood mega-stars, Jaya Bhaduri and Amitabh Bachchan. He is the grandson of Harivansh Rai Srivastav (Hindu and Urdu poet, who wrote under the pen-name of Harivansh Rai Bachchan) and has a sister Shweta Nanda.
He did his schooling in Jamnabai Narsee School and Bombay Scottish School, both in Bombay; as well as Modern School in Vasant Vihar in Delhi. After which he went to further his studies in Aiglon College. He also studied Business in the United States, but changed his mind and decided to try his luck in Bollywood.
Starting in 2000 with 'Refugee', he went on to star in many other films. Box office success was way away from Abhishek at first. But his career graph began improving and critics starting appreciating him for his role in 'Yuva', Bunty Aur Babli', 'Sarkar', and 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kahena' for which he has won a total of 6 awards.
Personal Life:
Abhishek Bachchan was engaged to Bollywood actress, Karishma Kapoor, but the engagement broke. Then he met Aishwarya Rai, his co-star in several movies, and they got married on April 20, 2007 in Juhu, Bombay. Huge celebrations were held at the Bachchan residences at Pratiskha and Jalsa, as well as the Rai's flat in Bandra.
Controversy:
The Uttar Pradesh government gave the state’s highest award in the field of literature and culture, the Yash Bharati Samman, to Abhishek Bachchan. Abhisek is the fourth person in the Bachchan family who got this award. The award comprises Rs 5 lakh and a citation.
This award gave rise to political drama as other party leaders were of the opinion that someone more deserving should get this award. They said that it would be better if the government had selected some poet, artist or writer from the state for this award.
Box Office Collection:
Dostana: Rs 87 Crors(Total Gross Collection)
Fashion:
Abhishek Bachchan portrays a style of his own and claims to be a style icon. He follows the footsteps of his father and adorns a bearded look which has now become his definite style statement. He has also brought back the double button cuffs in the shirt which was suspended from being a fashion statement until Abhishek reinvented it. His dynamic personality adds a stylish look to everything he wears.
Filmography:
As An Actor
- Dhoom 3 (December 2012) (To Go On Floor)
- Players (December 23, 2011) (Under Production)
- Bbuddah...Hoga Terra Baap (July 1, 2011) (Released)
- Dum Maaro Dum (April 22, 2011) (Released) ...... ACP Vishnu Kamath
- Game (April 1, 2011) (Released) ...... Neil Menon
- The Businessman (2011) (Under Production)
- Bhairavi (2011) (Stuck/On Hold)
- Rajkumar Santoshi'S Untitled (2011) (To Go On Floor)
- Bol Bachchan (2011) (To Go On Floor)
- Time Machine (2011) (To Go On Floor)
- Dhun (2011) (Under Production)
- Dostana 2 (2011) (Under Production)
- Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (December 3, 2010) (Released) ...... Surjya Sen
- Raavan (June 18, 2010) (Released) ...... Beera Munda
- Paa (December 4, 2009) (Released) ...... Amol Atre
- Delhi-6 (February 20, 2009) (Released) ...... Roshan Mehra
- Luck By Chance (January 30, 2009) (Released) ...... Guest Appearance (As Himself)
- Dostana (November 14, 2008) (Released) ...... Sameer
- Drona (October 2, 2008) (Released) ...... Aditya/ Drona - Superhero
- Mission Istaanbul (July 25, 2008) (Released) ...... Special Appearance
- Sarkar Raj (June 6, 2008) (Released) ...... Shankar Nagare
- Om Shanti Om (November 9, 2007) (Released) ...... Himself (Special Appearance)
- Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (October 12, 2007) (Released) ...... Rohan Varma
- Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (August 31, 2007) (Released) ...... Male Dancer In The 'Mehbooba Mehbooba' Item Number
- Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (June 15, 2007) (Released) ...... Rikki Thukral
- Shoot Out At Lokhandwala (May 25, 2007) (Released) ...... Abhishek Mhatre
- Guru (January 12, 2007) (Released) ...... Guru Kant Desai
- Dhoom 2 (November 24, 2006) (Released) ...... Jai Dixit
- Umrao Jaan (November 3, 2006) (Released) ...... Nawab Sultan
- Lage Raho Munnabhai (September 1, 2006) (Released) ...... Simran'S Husband
- Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (August 11, 2006) (Released) ...... Rishi Talwar
- Bluffmaster (December 16, 2005) (Released) ...... Roy Kapoor
- Ek Ajnabee (December 9, 2005) (Released) ...... Bodyguard (Special Appearance)
- Neal 'N' Nikki (December 9, 2005) (Released) ...... Special Appearance (Man In Bar)
- Home Delivery (December 2, 2005) (Released) ...... Himself
- Salaam Namaste (September 9, 2005) (Released) ...... Doctor (Special Appearance)
- Dus (July 8, 2005) (Released) ...... Shashank Dheer
- Sarkar (July 1, 2005) (Released) ...... Shankar Nagre
- Bunty Aur Babli (May 27, 2005) (Released) ...... Bunty (Rakesh)
- Antar Mahal (2005) (Released) ...... Brij Bhushan
- Naach (November 12, 2004) (Released) ...... Abhinav
- Rakht (September 3, 2004) (Released)
- Phir Milenge (August 27, 2004) (Released) ...... Advocate Tarun Anand
- Dhoom (August 27, 2004) (Released) ...... ACP Jai Dixit
- Hum Tum (May 28, 2004) (Released) ...... Sameer (Special Appearance)
- Yuva (May 21, 2004) (Released) ...... Lallan Singh
- Run (May 14, 2004) (Released) ...... Siddharth
- Loc - Kargil (December 26, 2003) (Released) ...... Lt. Vikram Batra
- Zameen (September 26, 2003) (Released) ...... ACP Jai
- Kuch Naa Kaho (September 5, 2003) (Released) ...... Raj
- Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost (August 22, 2003) (Released) ...... Kanji
- Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (June 27, 2003) (Released) ...... Prem Kumar
- Om Jai Jagadish (July 19, 2002) (Released) ...... Jagadish Batra
- Sharaarat (July 12, 2002) (Released) ...... Rahul Khanna
- Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (February 15, 2002) (Released) ...... Shiv Kapoor
- Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai (July 6, 2001) (Released) ...... Suraj Shrivastav
- Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (September 29, 2000) (Released) ...... Karan Khanna
- Refugee (June 30, 2000) (Released) ...... Refugee
- Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000) (Released) ...... Kabir Srivastav
Playback Singer:
- Bbuddah...Hoga Terra Baap (July 1, 2011) (Released)
- Dum Maaro Dum (April 22, 2011) (Released)
- Bluffmaster (December 16, 2005) (Released)
- Dhoom (August 27, 2004) (Released)
- Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (September 29, 2000) (Released)
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