Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian actor, film producer and television host whose career spans more than five decades. Born on 11 October 1942 in Allahabad, now Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, he is the son of celebrated Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan. He studied at Boys' High School and College in Allahabad, Sherwood College in Nainital and Kirori Mal College at the University of Delhi, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1962.

Before entering the film industry, Bachchan worked in Kolkata, including at the shipping firm Bird & Co. He made his acting debut in Saat Hindustani in 1969. After early supporting roles, he gained major recognition with films including Anand and Zanjeer. His performances during the 1970s established the screen persona that became associated with the "Angry Young Man" era of Hindi cinema.

Bachchan went on to star in major films including Sholay, Deewaar, Don, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Amar Akbar Anthony, Silsila and Agneepath. His career also included a period away from acting during the 1990s, when he became involved in business ventures and established Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited (ABCL).

In 2000, Bachchan began hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), the Indian adaptation of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. The programme became an important part of his later career and established him as one of India's best-known television hosts.

He continued acting in films including Mohabbatein, Black, Paa, Piku, Pink, Badla, Jhund, Uunchai and Kalki 2898 AD. He has also worked as a playback singer, narrator and voice artist.

Bachchan has received the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award, along with multiple National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards. In 2019, he received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema.

Beyond acting, Bachchan has generated wealth through film remuneration, television hosting, endorsements, production, investments and real estate. His property portfolio includes major Mumbai residences and commercial assets, while AB Corp has also been used for real-estate investments. In March 2026, AB Corp acquired a 2.67-acre land parcel in Ayodhya for ₹35 crore.

As of 2026, Amitabh Bachchan continues to work in Indian cinema and television while maintaining a substantial portfolio of real estate and other assets.