Abhishek Bachchan

Infobox actor
name = Abhishek Bachchan


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birthdate = birth date and age|1976|2|5
location = Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
spouse = Aishwarya Rai (2007 - present)
occupation = Actor
yearsactive = 2000- present
filmfareawards= Best Supporting Actor
2005 "Yuva"
2006 "Sarkar"
2007 "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna"

Abhishek Bachchan ( _hi. अभिषेक बच्चन, born February 5, 1976 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) is an award-winning Indian actor. He is the son of Indian actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. He is married to former Miss World turned actress Aishwarya Rai.

Bachchan made his debut with J.P. Dutta's "Refugee" (2000). After that, his career consisted of films that went un-noticed at the box office. It was not until 2004, that the actor delivered a hit and a critically acclaimed performance, in the films "Dhoom" and "Yuva". His performance in the latter was praised for which he received several awards, including his first Filmfare Award in the Best Supporting Actor category, an award he would win for the two next years as well. Since then, Bachchan has starred in films that have been mostly commercially and critically successful, establishing himself as one of the leading actors in the industry.

Early life

Abhishek Bachchan is the son of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan and actress turned politician Jaya Bhaduri, his elder sister is Shweta Bachchan-Nanda (b. 1974). His grandfather, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a well-known poet of Urdu and Hindi literature. The original last name of Abhishek's parental family is Srivastav, Bachchan being the pen name used by his grandfather. However, when his father Amitabh entered films, he did so under his father's pen name. He is of Punjabi Sikh heritage from his grandmother Teji's side, while also of Bengali Kulin Brahmin descent from his mother Jaya Bhaduri's side.

Abhishek was dyslexic as a child which he overcame. [cite news|title=Abhishek Bachchan in Taare Zameen Par|publisher=Indiafm.com|date=2007-12-18|url=http://www.indiafm.com/news/2007/12/18/10619/index.html|accessdate=2008-01-06] He attended Jamnabai Narsee School and Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai, Modern School, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, and Aiglon College in Switzerland. He then went to the U.S. to complete his education at Boston University but then left the course mid-way to pursue his acting career when his father's company ABCL was facing trouble.

Career

Abhishek began his career with J.P. Dutta's moderately successful Refugee along with Kareena Kapoor in 2000, but Kareena was the one, who got the success. [cite web|title=boxofficeindia.com|work=Refugee does moderately well at the box office|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/2000.htm|accessmonthday=9 July|accessyear=2006] In a span of four years, Bachchan went on to do many more movies, without any major box-office successes, for example Kuch Naa Kaho with Aishwarya Rai, whom he later married in 2007.

2004 was a good year for him. His performance in Mani Ratnam's "Yuva", proved his mettle as an actor. [cite web|title=bbc.co.uk|work=Bachchan shines in Yuva|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/films/bollywood/2004/05/yuva_review.shtml|accessmonthday=4 September|accessyear=2006] The same year, he starred in "Dhoom" which was his first major hit. [http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2004.htm] In 2005, he shot to fame with four consecutive hits: "Bunty Aur Babli", "Sarkar", "Dus" and "Bluffmaster". [http://www.ibosnetwork.com/asp/topgrossersbyyear.asp?year=2005] He won his second Filmfare Award in the Best Supporting Actor category for "Sarkar". Bachchan also received his first Filmfare nomination in the Best Actor category".

His first 2006 release, the multi-starrer "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" (2006) was one of the highest grossing films of the year. [cite web|title=boxofficeindia.com|work=KANK BO| url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2006.htm|accessmonthday=23 March|accessyear=2007] He was also a part of Mani Ratnam's stage show, "Netru, Indru, Naalai" alongside many other co-stars. His second release "Umrao Jaan" failed to do well at the box office, and there were rumours about him and Aishwarya Rai being together. His third release "Dhoom 2", a sequel to his first hit "Dhoom" did very well at the box office, but like in the first film, the villain (this time Hrithik Roshan), stole the show from him. [cite web|title=hindu.com|work=Dhoom 2 clicks with the audience and the box office|url=http://indiafm.com/trade/business_talk/index.html|accessmonthday=5 December|accessyear=2006]

His first release in 2007 was "Guru". He received much acclaim for his performance and the film emerged as his first solo hit. [cite web|title=indiafm.com| work=Guru overtakes S-E-I|url=http://www.indiafm.com/trade/top5/318.html|accessmonthday=14 January|accessyear=2007] In May 2007, he made a brief appearance in the multi-starrer "Shootout at Lokhandwala" which was successful. [cite web|title=boxofficeindia.com|work=SAL continues to do well|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/|accessmonthday=5 December|accessyear=2006] His next release "Jhoom Barabar Jhoom" released in June 2007. The film failed to do well in India [ [http://www.indiafm.com/trade/top5/358.html Box Office Top 5 :Top 5: 'J.B.J.' crashes, 'C.K.K.M.K.' poor ] ] but did better overseas especially in the U.K. [ [http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/jhoom-barabar-jhoom-190607.html Bollywood Top Stories | Jhoom Barabar Jhoom | Mixed Overseas Outcome ] ] However while the film received mixed reviews, Bachchan received good reviews for his performance in the film. [ [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/16/movies/16bara.html?em&ex=1182139200&en=3d02822cf363eedc&ei=5087%0A Jhoom Barabar Jhoom - Movies - Review - New York Times ] ]

Abhishek Bachchan is also involved in the functional and administrative operations of his father's company (formerly known as ABCL, now re-christened as AB Corp. Ltd.). It is known that during the times wherein his father was facing his worst phase with their company ABCL, which was declared a failed company, is when Abhishek got hugely involved in its revival.

In Summer 2008, Abhishek Bachchan joined his father Amitabh Bachchan, wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan along with Preity Zinta, and Ritesh Deshmukh on the Unforgettable World Tour. The 1st leg of the tour covered the USA, Canada, London, and Trinidad. The second leg of the tour will most likely happen by the end of this year 2008. Amitabh's company AB Corp Ltd. along with Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd are behind the concert. [ [http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/149172.html Amitabh-Abhishek planning world tour together : India Entertainment ] ] The tour has been a resounding success with almost every venue being sold out.

Personal life

Abhishek Bachchan was earlier engaged to Karisma Kapoor. The couple announced their engagement on Amitabh Bachchan's 60th birthday celebration in October 2002.cite web | title=specials.rediff.com| work=Abhishek Bachchan announces engagement to Karisma Kapoor| url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/15sld2.htm| accessmonthday=28 June | accessyear=2007] The engagement was called off in January 2003.cite web | title=theindian.co.nz| work=Abhishek and Karisma break off engagement| url=http://www.theindian.co.nz/testing/default.asp?page=430| accessmonthday=28 June | accessyear=2007] Gossip columnists have linked Bachchan to many industry figures, but he strongly denied any rumours of romance.

After much speculation concerning their relationship, his engagement to Aishwarya Rai was announced on January 14, 2007. The announcement was later confirmed by Amitabh Bachchan.cite web | title=behindwoods.com| work=Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Engaged| url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/jan-07-02/14-01-07-abhishek-aish-engaged.html] Bachchan married Rai on April 20, 2007 according to traditional Hindu rites of the South Indian Bunt community, to which his wife belongs. Token North Indian and Bengali ceremonies were also performed. The wedding took place in a private ceremony at the Bachchan residence "Prateeksha" in Juhu, Mumbai. Though the wedding was a private affair intended for the Bachchan and Rai family and friends, the involvement of the media made it a national extravaganza.

Bachchan's paternal grandmother Teji Bachchan passed away on December 21, 2007. [ [http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.asp?aid=414489&sid=NAT&sname=&news=Teji%20Bachchan%20passes%20away Zee News: Latest News India, Breaking India News, Current News on Cricket, Sports, Business, Bollywood, Entertainment, Celebrity, World & Science ] ]

Awards and nominations

Filmography

See also

* List of Indian Actors

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External links

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