Who is Abhishek Bachchan

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Family and Background

Aquarian Abhishek Bachchan was born in February 5, 1976, son of Bollywood mega-stars, Jaya Bhaduri and Amitabh Bachchan, brother to Shweta, uncle to her two children (Navya Naveli & Agastye), and the grandson of Harivansh Rai Srivastav, Hindu and Urdu poet, who wrote under the pen-name of Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

He was enrolled in the prestigious Jamnabai Narsee School and Bombay Scottish School, both in Bombay; as well as Modern School in Vasant Vihar in Delhi. After completing school 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.

Film Career

Actor:

• Drona (2009)
• Delhi-6 (2009)
• Dostana (2008)
• Mission Istaanbul (2008)
• Sarkar Raj (2008)
• Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007)
• Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (2007)
• Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007)
• Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007)
• Guru (2007)
• Dhoom:2 (2006)
• Umrao Jaan (2006)
• Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
• Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
• Alag: He Is Different (2006)
• Bluffmaster! (2005)
• Ek Ajnabee (2005)
• Neal ‘N’ Nikki (2005)
• Home Delivery: Aapko… Ghar Tak (2005)
• Salaam Namaste (2005)
• Antarmahal: Views of the Inner Chamber (2005)
• Dus (2005)
• Sarkar (2005)
• Bunty Aur Babli (2005)
• Naach (2004)
• Rakht (2004)
• Dhoom (2004)
• Phir Milenge (2004)
• Hum Tum (2004)
• Yuva (2004)
• Run (2004)
• Zameen (2003)
• Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost (2003)
• Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003)
• Shararat (2002)
• Om Jai Jagadish (2002)
• Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002)
• Desh (2002)
• Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai (2001)
• Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000)
• Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000)
• Refugee (2000)

Personal life

In October 2002, at Amitabh Bachchan’s 60th birthday celebration, Abhishek Bachchan and Karisma Kapoor announced their engagement.The engagement was called off in January 2003.

In 2006, Abhishek was named the sexiest man in Asia by UK magazine Eastern Eye. This Bollywood superstar, long considered widely as the most eligible bachelor of India married Aishwarya Rai, the Bollywood superstar who earned praises from Julia Roberts and Oprah Winfrey as the most beautiful woman on Earth.After much speculation concerning their relationship, Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai announced their engagement on 14 January 2007.The couple was married on 20 April 2007, according to traditional Hindu rites of the South Indian Bunt community, to which Rai 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, but was heavily covered by the entertainment media. The couple is considered a supercouple in India, and is often referred by the portmanteau “Abhiaish” (for Abhishek and Aishwarya).

Bachchan’s paternal grandmother Teji Bachchan died on 21 December 2007.Abhishek along with his spouse Aishwarya Rai Bachchan appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show on Monday, 28 September 2009.

Awards and Honours

Apsara Awards:
Year: 2005
Award Category: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Movie: Yuva
Result: Won

Bollywood Awards:
Year: 2005
Award Category: Best Supporting Actor
Movie: Yuva
Result: Won

Year: 2005
Award Category: Best Performance in a Villainous Role
Movie: Yuva
Result: Won

CNN-IBN Awards:
Year: 2006
Award Category: Entertainer of the Year – 2005
Movie: Bunty Aur Babli, Sarkar, Dus and Bluffmaster
Result: Won

Filmfare Awards:
Year: 2006
Award Category: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Movie: Sarkar
Result: Won

Year: 2006
Award Category: Best Actor
Movie: Bunty aur Babli
Result: Nominated

Year: 2005
Award Category: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Movie: Yuva
Result: Won

Year: 2005
Award Category: Best Actor in a Villainous Role
Movie: Yuva
Result: Nominated

Year: 2004
Award Category: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Movie: Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
Result: Nominated

Global Indian Film Awards:
Year: 2006
Award Category: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Movie: Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Result: Won

International Indian Film Academy Awards:
Year: 2006
Award Category: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Movie: Sarkar
Result: Won

Year: 2005
Award Category: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Movie: Yuva
Result: Won

Year: 2001
Award Category: Best Upcoming Talent
Movie: Refugee
Result: Nominated

Screen Weekly Awards:
Year: 2006
Award Category: Jodi Number 1
Shared with: Rani Mukerji
Movie: Bunty Aur Babli
Result: Won

Year: 2006
Award Category: Best Actor in a Comic Role
Movie: Bunty Aur Babli
Result: Won

Year: 2005
Award Category: Best Supporting Actor
Movie: Yuva
Result: Won

Year: 2005
Award Category: Jodi Number 1
Shared with: Rani Mukerji
Movie: Yuva
Result: Nominated

Year: 2001
Award Category: Most Promising Newcomer – Male
Movie: Refugee
Result: Nominated

Sports World Awards:
Year: 2004
Award Category: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Movie: Yuva
Result: Won

Stardust Awards:
Year: 2007
Award Category: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Movie: Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Result: Won

Year: 2004
Award Category: Star of the Year – Male
Movie: Yuva
Result: Won

Zee Cine Awards:
Year: 2006
Award Category: Best Actor
Movie: Bunty Aur Babli
Result: Nominated

Year: 2006
Award Category: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Movie: Sarkar
Result: Won

Year: 2005
Award Category: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Movie: Phir Milenge
Result: Nominated

Year: 2005
Award Category: Best Performance in a Villainous Role
Movie: Yuva
Result: Nominated

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