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Amitabh Bachchan Biography
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Nickname: Aby Baby,BIG B
Height: 6' 2"
Son of well known poet Harivansh Rai Bachan and Teji Bachchan.
Married to Jaya Bachan, a well known actress, he has two kids,
Shweta and Abhishek. His first movie was Saat Hindustani (1969). He came
to be known as "The Angry Young Man" after his film Zanjeer (1973), which
made him a superstar. He also ran for seat in the Congress from his
hometown but had to leave midterm because of controversies. Spouse Jaya
Bhaduri (3 June 1973 - present); 2 children Hindi megastar He launched a
multi-faceted commercial enterprise known simply as Amitabh Bachchan
Corporation Limited, or ABCL. ABCL is engaged in production, distribution
and all other aspects of the movie industry. Had a very close association
with the former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her son Rajiv
Gandhi (also Prime Minister) and he was elected to parliament with a huge
majority from his home town of Allahabad. But his stint in politics did
not last long and he was implicated in the infamous Swedish Bofors Gun
deal scandal along with Rajiv Gandhi and others. Was one of the judges for
the 1995 Miss World beauty pageant. While filming Coolie (1983/I) he
received a near fatal injury. He was hospitalised and the Indian press
issued daily bulletins on his health. Was a former stage actor, radio
announcer and freight company executive in Calcutta, India. Went to
Sherwood College, a boarding school in the hill-station town of Nainital,
and from there to Delhi University where he earned a double MA degree.
When he was just trying to get a break in movies he was told to soften
his 'deep' voice. However it was soon realised that his deep rich voice
was excellent for narration. He has provided narrations for several films.
Is suffering from a rare muscular disorder called myasthenia
gravis. Father of Abhishek Bachchan. Is a vegetarian Presenter of Kaun
Banega Crorepati, India's version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire The first Asian actor having a wax model of his likeness displayed at Madame
Tussaud's in London, UK Highest paid Bollywood actor in the film industry.
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