Abhishek Bachchan Birthday: From Hits and Flops to Awards and OTT Journey

Abhishek Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian actor and film producer who primarily works in Hindi films. He belongs to the famous Bachchan family and is the son of legendary actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. Between 2012 and 2016, Abhishek was included in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list, reflecting his popularity and earnings.

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Abhishek began his career in 2000 with the film Refugee, which was a moderate success. He then faced a string of flops, but the 2004 film Dhoom catapulted his career into a new direction. His performances in Yuva (2004), Sarkar (2005), and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) were highly praised, and he won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award three times in a row.

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His biggest hits as a lead actor were Bunty Aur Babli (2005) and Guru (2007), for which he received Best Actor nominations. Films such as Dhoom 2, Dhoom 3, Dostana, Bol Bachchan, Happy New Year, and Housefull 3 were also commercially successful.

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Abhishek has also distinguished himself on OTT platforms. He has worked in web and digital films such as Breathe: Into the Shadows, Ludo, and Dasvi. He received the Filmfare OTT Best Actor Award for Dasvi. In 2024, he received his first Filmfare Best Actor Award for the film I Want to Talk.

Abhishek has also been successful as a producer. He produced the film Paa (2009), for which he won the National Film Award for Best Hindi Feature Film.

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Abhishek Bachchan has given his career a new identity on the OTT platform. After a long period of ups and downs in theatrical films, OTT gave him the opportunity to play roles that fully showcased his acting abilities. In the Netflix film Ludo, he played a serious and emotional character, which was well-received by audiences. Following this, he completely dominated as an ambitious and gray-shaded businessman in The Big Bull. The film was based on a financial scam, and Abhishek's confidence was clearly visible in it. In ZEE5's Bob Biswas, he proved himself an experimental actor by playing a simple-looking yet dangerous contract killer. His emotional and motivational portrayal of a cricket coach was evident in the sports drama Ghoomar. Beyond films, his portrayal of Dr. Avinash Sabharwal in the web series Breathe: Into the Shadows is considered one of his most memorable roles on OTT. Overall, OTT has provided Abhishek Bachchan with a platform to make a strong comeback through serious, realistic, and challenging roles.

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Early life and family

Abhishek was born in Mumbai. He has a sister, Shweta Bachchan. His grandfather, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a renowned Hindi poet, and his grandmother, Teji Bachchan, was a social activist. Abhishek was educated in Mumbai, Delhi, and Switzerland. He also attended Boston University, but was forced to drop out due to family financial difficulties. He also suffered from dyslexia as a child.

Private life

Abhishek Bachchan married actress Aishwarya Rai on 20 April 2007. They have a daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan, born on 16 November 2011. The couple is considered a "supercouple" in the Indian media.

Media images and other work

Abhishek Bachchan is considered a versatile actor, having played roles ranging from serious to romantic, comedy to action. He has also served as a brand ambassador for several major brands, including LG, American Express, Motorola, Ford, and TTK Prestige.

Abhishek also invests in sports. He is one of the owners of the Pro Kabaddi team Jaipur Pink Panthers and the ISL team Chennaiyin FC. The Jaipur Pink Panthers won their first Pro Kabaddi title in 2014.

Upcoming movie

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 Abhishek Bachchan's two upcoming major films, "King" and "Raja Shivaji," are considered crucial for his career. "King," a big-budget action-thriller directed by Siddharth Anand, stars Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, and Deepika Padukone, with Abhishek Bachchan in a pivotal role. The film is being shot internationally and is scheduled for release in 2026. "Raja Shivaji," a pan-India historical drama based on the life of the great Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, stars Riteish Deshmukh in the lead role, and also stars Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, and Mahesh Manjrekar in pivotal roles. The film, slated for release on May 1, 2026, coinciding with Maharashtra Day, will feature grand battle scenes, political drama, and a grand portrayal of Shivaji Maharaj's heroic saga. Both the films are of different genres, but through these, Abhishek Bachchan is once again going to make his strong presence felt in big projects.

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FAQs

1. When and where was Abhishek Bachchan born?

Abhishek Bachchan was born on 5 February 1976 in Mumbai (then Bombay).

2. Who are the parents of Abhishek Bachchan?

Abhishek Bachchan's father is Amitabh Bachchan, and mother is Jaya Bachchan, both of whom are veteran actors of Hindi cinema.

3. Who is Abhishek Bachchan's wife?

Abhishek Bachchan's wife is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. They married on April 20, 2007.

4. Does Abhishek Bachchan have children?

Yes, Abhishek and Aishwarya have a daughter named Aaradhya Bachchan. She was born on November 16, 2011.

5. With which film did Abhishek Bachchan make his Bollywood debut?

Abhishek Bachchan made his Bollywood debut in the year 2000 with the film 'Refugee'.

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