Abhishek Bachchan facts for kids
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Abhishek Bachchan
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| Born | 5 February 1976 Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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| Years active | 2000–present |
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Abhishek Bachchan (born 5 February 1976) is an Indian actor and film producer. He is well-known for his work in Hindi films, often called Bollywood movies. He comes from the famous Bachchan family, and his parents are the well-known actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.
From 2012 to 2016, Abhishek Bachchan was listed among the top 100 celebrities in India by Forbes India. This list was based on how much money they earned and how popular they were.
Abhishek Bachchan started his acting journey with the drama film Refugee in 2000. After a few challenging years, his career took a positive turn in 2004 with the action film Dhoom. He earned praise for his acting in dramas like Yuva (2004), Sarkar (2005), and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006). For these roles, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor three times in a row.
His biggest hits where he played the main male character were the comedy Bunty Aur Babli (2005) and the drama Guru (2007). Both of these films earned him nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
Other successful films he starred in include the action movies Dus (2005), Dhoom 2 (2006), and Dhoom 3 (2013). He also appeared in popular comedies like Dostana (2008), Bol Bachchan (2012), Happy New Year (2014), and Housefull 3 (2016). More recently, he has starred in online shows and movies such as Breathe: Into the Shadows (2020), Ludo (2020), and Dasvi (2022). He also received good reviews for his roles in the dramas Ghoomer (2023) and I Want to Talk (2024).
Besides his acting awards, Abhishek Bachchan also won a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. He received this award for producing the comedy-drama film Paa (2009). Since 2007, he has been married to actress Aishwarya Rai, and they have a daughter together.
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Early Life and Family Background
Abhishek Bachchan was born on 5 February 1976 in Bombay (now called Mumbai). His parents are famous actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. He has one sister named Shweta Bachchan.
His grandfather, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a well-known poet and a professor at Allahabad University. His grandmother, Teji Bachchan, was a social activist. The family's original last name was Srivastava, but his grandfather used "Bachchan" as a pen name for his writing. When Amitabh Bachchan became an actor, he also used "Bachchan" as his surname.
Abhishek's family heritage is a mix of different cultures. On his father's side, he has Awadhi and Punjabi roots. On his mother's side, he is Bengali. His maternal grandfather, Taroon Kumar Bhaduri, was a famous author and poet. He wrote a book called Obhishopto Chambol (Cursed Chambal), which was about his experiences as a journalist. This book later inspired many Hindi films about outlaws.
Abhishek went to several schools, including Jamnabai Narsee School and Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai. He also attended Modern School in New Delhi and Aiglon College in Switzerland. He later went to Boston University but left before finishing his degree to help his family during a difficult financial time. After that, he moved into the Bollywood film industry. When he was 9 years old, he was diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning difficulty that affects reading.
Acting Career Highlights
Starting Out: 2000–2003
In 2000, Abhishek Bachchan made his first film appearance in the war drama Refugee. He starred alongside Kareena Kapoor, who was also making her debut. The film did okay at the box office, and both actors received good reviews. A film critic named Taran Adarsh said that Abhishek "has all it takes to emerge a competent actor."
After Refugee, Abhishek appeared in several other films that were not very successful. These included Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa and Dhai Akshar Prem Ke in 2000, and Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai in 2001.
In 2002, he had four film releases. He made a small appearance in the Bengali film Desh, which starred his mother. His other films that year, Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya, Shararat, and Om Jai Jagadish, did not do well.
In 2003, Abhishek earned his first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon. However, this film also did not succeed commercially. He then starred in Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost, Kuch Naa Kaho, and Zameen, none of which were big hits. His last film of 2003 was LOC: Kargil, a war film that received mixed reviews.
Becoming Popular: 2004–2009
Abhishek Bachchan's career started to change in 2004. His first film that year, Run, was not a success. However, he then starred in Mani Ratnam's political drama Yuva (2004). Even though Yuva did not earn a lot of money, Abhishek won his first Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance.
He also made a small appearance in the romantic comedy Hum Tum and starred in Phir Milenge. Although Phir Milenge was not a commercial hit, Abhishek won a Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male for it.
Abhishek became more recognized in Hindi cinema when he played a tough police officer in the action thriller Dhoom (2004). This film was a big hit. His next film, Naach (2004), was not well-received.
In 2005, Abhishek starred in the crime comedy Bunty Aur Babli with Rani Mukerji. They played two clever con artists who fall in love. This film was the second highest-earning Hindi film of 2005 and earned him his first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. This movie was also the first time he worked professionally with his father, Amitabh Bachchan, who played a police officer chasing them.
Next, Abhishek appeared in Ram Gopal Varma's political drama Sarkar. He played the honest son of a powerful politician (played by his father). His acting in Sarkar received great reviews and earned him his second Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. His other films in 2005, Dus and Bluffmaster!, were moderately successful. He also made small appearances in several other films that year.
In 2006, Abhishek won his third Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Karan Johar's romantic drama Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. This film explored themes of unhappy marriages. Abhishek played a character whose wife (Rani Mukerji) was unhappy and started an affair. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna was very popular and became the highest-earning Hindi film in overseas markets at that time.
He then starred with Aishwarya Rai in the historical romance Umrao Jaan, which was a remake of an older film. This movie was not as successful as the original. He also appeared in Dhoom 2 (2006), where he and Uday Chopra returned to their roles from the first Dhoom film. Dhoom 2 became the highest-earning Indian film at that time, though some critics felt Abhishek's role was less prominent than his co-star Hrithik Roshan's.
Abhishek received much praise for his acting in Mani Ratnam's Guru (2007). This film was loosely based on the life of a famous business leader. He starred alongside Aishwarya Rai, and it was their first professional project after they got engaged. Guru was a commercial success and earned him his second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
His next film was the musical comedy Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007), which did moderately well. He also had a smaller role in the drama Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007), which did not perform well. In 2007, he made brief appearances in Om Shanti Om, Shootout at Lokhandwala, and Aag.
In 2008, Abhishek's first film was Ram Gopal Varma's Sarkar Raj. He and his father reprised their roles from Sarkar, and his wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan joined the cast. This film was successful and earned him another nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
After a guest appearance in Mission Istaanbul, Abhishek starred in the fantasy adventure film Drona (2008), which was not successful. He then appeared in Tarun Mansukhani's Dostana (2008). This romantic comedy was about two men (Abhishek and John Abraham) who pretend to be gay to live with a girl (Priyanka Chopra), but then both fall in love with her. The film was a critical and commercial success and earned him his third nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
In 2009, Abhishek's film Delhi-6 received a mixed response and did not do well at the box office. Later that year, he starred in and produced the family drama Paa. The story was about a boy (played by Amitabh Bachchan) with a rare aging disease, whose parents were played by Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan. The movie was a "semi-hit," and Abhishek won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi for producing it.
New Challenges and Ensemble Films: 2010–2017
In the early 2010s, Abhishek Bachchan faced some challenges in his career. His first film in 2010 was Raavan, which was not a commercial success. He then starred in Ashutosh Gowariker's historical film Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey with Deepika Padukone. This film was based on a book about the 1930 Chittagong armoury raid. Abhishek played the revolutionary leader Surya Sen. The movie received good reviews but did not perform well at the box office. He also had a voice cameo in Jhootha Hi Sahi that year.
In 2011, he appeared in two action thrillers: Game and Dum Maaro Dum. Neither of these films did well commercially, though Abhishek's acting in Dum Maaro Dum was praised.
In 2012, Abhishek starred in the heist thriller Players, a remake of The Italian Job. Despite high expectations, it was not successful and received negative reviews. Abhishek then played the main role in Rohit Shetty's comedy Bol Bachchan. This film was a box office success, even though critics had mixed opinions. Film critic Anupama Chopra said Abhishek was a "good part of the film" and "manages to sparkle." He won several awards for this role, including Best Comedian.
In 2013, Abhishek starred in Dhoom 3, returning to his role from the previous Dhoom films. In this movie, he and Uday Chopra were joined by Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif. The film received mixed reviews, and some critics felt Abhishek's performance was overshadowed by Aamir Khan's. However, Dhoom 3 earned a lot of money and became the highest-earning Bollywood film of all time until 2014.
Abhishek then appeared in Farah Khan's dance comedy Happy New Year, a musical heist film. He played a key role alongside Shah Rukh Khan and an ensemble cast. The film was a major commercial success worldwide and earned him another nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also made a special appearance in the comedy The Shaukeens that year.
In 2015, Abhishek was seen in the family comedy-drama All Is Well, which received negative reviews and did not do well. His only film in 2016 was the comedy Housefull 3, which was a commercial success.
Online Ventures and Recent Recognition: 2018–Present
In 2018, Abhishek Bachchan starred in Anurag Kashyap's Manmarziyaan with Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal. He was praised for his detailed performance, even though the movie was not a commercial success.
In 2020, he appeared in the black comedy crime film Ludo, which was released on Netflix. It received mostly positive reviews. In the same year, he began starring in the TV series Breathe: Into the Shadows on Amazon Prime Video. While the series received mixed feedback, Abhishek was nominated for Best Actor in a Drama Series at the Filmfare OTT Awards for his performance.
Abhishek's next project was The Big Bull, which was released on Disney+ Hotstar in April 2021. The film received mixed reviews, but Abhishek's acting was praised. He then appeared in Bob Biswas, released in December 2021 on Zee5. This film also received mixed reviews. In February 2021, he started filming for the social comedy Dasvi, which was released in April 2022. Abhishek was praised for his performance in Dasvi.
On 5 February 2022, his 46th birthday, Abhishek began filming for R. Balki's sports drama Ghoomer. The film was released on 18 August 2023. It premiered at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and received mostly positive reviews. His role as a cricket coach earned him a nomination for Best Actor (Critics) at the 69th Filmfare Awards. In the same year, he made a small appearance in the action thriller Bholaa.
In 2024, Abhishek Bachchan starred in the biographical drama film I Want to Talk, directed by Shoojit Sircar. This film was based on the life of a cancer survivor. Abhishek received wide acclaim for his role. Critics noted his ability to show the character's challenges and emotions.
Abhishek played a father helping his daughter achieve her dream in Be Happy, his first film of 2025. Critics found his portrayal of the father-daughter relationship convincing. He also played a main character in Housefull 5 with Jacqueline Fernandez. This film was released in two versions, each with a different ending.
In late 2021, Abhishek started filming for the Hindi remake of a Tamil film, tentatively titled SSS-7 (Single Slipper Size – 7).
Personal Life
In October 2002, Abhishek Bachchan and actress Karisma Kapoor announced their engagement. However, they called off the engagement in January 2003.
Abhishek fell in love with Aishwarya Rai while they were filming Dhoom 2. They had worked together before in Dhai Akshar Prem Ke and Kuch Naa Kaho. Abhishek and Aishwarya announced their engagement on 14 January 2007, and his father, Amitabh Bachchan, later confirmed it.
The couple got married on 20 April 2007, following traditional Hindu customs. The wedding was a private ceremony at the Bachchan family home in Mumbai, but it was widely covered by the media. In September 2009, the couple appeared on the American talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show. They are often called a "supercouple" in the Indian media.
Aishwarya Rai gave birth to their daughter, Aaradhya, on 16 November 2011. Their daughter became quite popular and was often called "Beti B" by fans and the media before her name was officially announced. In 2023, Abhishek and his daughter filed a court case against several YouTube channels for publishing false information about her. The court ruled in their favor, ordering Google and YouTube to remove the videos.
Awards and Achievements
Abhishek Bachchan has won several awards for his acting. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor three times in a row for his roles in Yuva (2004), Sarkar (2005), and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006). He is only the second actor, after Dilip Kumar, to win an acting award three consecutive times.
See also
In Spanish: Abhishek Bachchan para niños
