Amitabh Bachchan Biography, Age, Height, Family, Caste, Net Worth, Wiki Profile

Amitabh Bachchan Biography

Amitabh Bachchan, (born October 11, 1942, Allahabad-Prayagraj, India), Indian film actor, perhaps the most popular star in the history of India’s cinema, known primarily for his roles in action films.

Bachchan, the son of the renowned Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, attended Sherwood College in Nainital and the University of Delhi. He worked as a business executive in Calcutta (Kolkata) and performed in theatre before embarking on a film career. Bachchan made his big-screen debut in Saat Hindustani (1969; “Seven Indians”), and he received the first of his numerous Filmfare Awards for his performance in Anand (1971). His first major success came with Zanjeer (1973; “Chain”). A string of action films followed, including Deewar (1975; “Wall”), Sholay (1975; “Embers”), and Don (1978). Nicknamed “Big B,” Bachchan personified a new type of action star in Indian films, that of the “angry young man,” rather than the romantic hero

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Amitabh as a Film Director

Amitabh Bachchan has worked as an actor as well as a filmmaker in the film industry. Big B established the Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited.

He directed the movie Tere Mere Sapne in 1996; however, it was not a hit movie and was a flop on the big screen. Despite this, he did not lose up and went on to direct numerous other movies.

Amitabh as a singer

Amitabh Bachchan was once turned down for a job in radio because his voice was deemed too thick. His voice, on the other hand, has remained his identifier throughout the years. He has sung many songs and has been in several films. “Rang Barse Bhige Chunar Wali,” a well-known song that he has sung, is still a famous song played on the occasion of Holi.

Brand Ambassador

Every company wants to make him the face of their brand since he is regarded as a top Bollywood superstar and will help put their brand in the spotlight. Amitabh Bachchan has therefore served as a brand ambassador for a variety of businesses, including ICICI Bank, Tanishq Jewellers, Cadbury, Navratna Oil, Kalyan Jewelers, and Maruti Suzuki. Additionally, he distributes free advertisements for Gujarat Tourism and Pulse Polio.

Amitabh Bachchan Net Worth

The total net worth of Mr. Bachchan is more than $400 million, or around 2950 crore in Indian currency. He charges anything between INR 5 and 6 crores to be a brand ambassador, which is how he makes the most of his money. Amitabh is usually ahead of the curve when it comes to social issues and charity endeavours as a result of this accomplishment. He serves as the brand ambassador for tourism and polio treatment in numerous Indian states. He also pays among the highest taxes in the nation.

Mr. Bachchan has four houses in Maharashtra called Janak, Jalsa, Vatsa, and Prateeksha. He owns an ancestral home in Allahabad which has been converted into an educational trust. Mr. Bachchan owns 11 luxury cars in his royal car collection. Among the automobile brands, he owns Rolls Royce, BMW, Lexus, and Mercedes.