Amitabh Bachchan
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Summary
Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942[1], in Prayagraj[2]. He has worked as a film actor[3], film producer[4], singer[5], television actor[6], and actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.16% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78,679 views/month, #1,598 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1942[9]
- Father: Harivansh Rai Bachchan[10]
- Mother: Teji Bachchan[11]
- Spouse: Jaya Bachchan[12]
- Child: Abhishek Bachchan[13], Shweta Bachchan Nanda[14]
- Country of citizenship: India[15], United Kingdom[16]
- Native language: Hindi[17]
- Occupation: writer[18]
- Field of work: acting[19], film production[20]
- Position held: Member of the 8th Lok Sabha[21]
- Educated at: Sherwood College[22], Kirori Mal College[23], Boys' High School & College[24], Post Graduate Government College – 11, Chandigarh[25]
- Award received: Padma Bhushan[26], Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award[27], National Film Award for Best Actor[28], CNN-News18 Indian of the Year[29], Officer of the Legion of Honour[30], Padma Vibhushan[31], Padma Shri in arts[32], Dadasaheb Phalke Award[33]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Commons category: Amitabh Bachchan[36]
- Residence: Mumbai[37]
- Family name: Bachchan[38]
- Given name: Amitabh[39]
- Significant event: Panama Papers[40], Paradise Papers[41]
- Official website: http://srbachchan.tumblr.com/[42]
- Topic's main category: Category:Amitabh Bachchan[43]
- Relative: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan[44]
- Medical condition: COVID-19[45]
- Filmography: Amitabh Bachchan filmography[46]
- Instrument: voice[47]
Product Details
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Type: Person[48]
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Began / founded: 1942-10-11[49]
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MusicBrainz ID: 54d0baf3-1511-4c91-8042-becf6573807e[50]
Why It Matters
Amitabh Bachchan has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Amitabh Bachchan born?
Amitabh Bachchan's place of birth was Prayagraj[2].
Who were Amitabh Bachchan's parents?
Amitabh Bachchan's father was Harivansh Rai Bachchan[10]. Amitabh Bachchan's mother was Teji Bachchan[11].
Who was Amitabh Bachchan married to?
Amitabh Bachchan's spouses include Jaya Bachchan[12].
What did Amitabh Bachchan do for work?
Amitabh Bachchan worked as a film actor[3], film producer[4], singer[5], television actor[6], and actor[7].
Where did Amitabh Bachchan go to school?
Amitabh Bachchan was educated at Sherwood College[22], Kirori Mal College[23], Boys' High School & College[24], and Post Graduate Government College – 11, Chandigarh[25].
What awards did Amitabh Bachchan receive?
Honors received include Padma Bhushan[26], Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award[27], National Film Award for Best Actor[28], and CNN-News18 Indian of the Year[29].