Abhishek's Biography

Abhishek Bachchan (Hindi: अभिषेक बच्चन, born 5 February 1976 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) is an award-winning Indian actor. He is the son of Indian actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. His wife is 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 his first Filmfare Award in the Best Supporting Actor category as well as many other awards. Since then, Bachchan has starred in films that have been commercially and critically successful and has established himself as one of the leading actors of 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.[1] He attended Jamnabai Narsee School and Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai, Modern School in 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.

[edit] 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 succes. [2] 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 his later wife Aishwarya Rai.
2004 was a good year for him. His performance in Mani Ratnam's Yuva, proved his mettle as an actor.[3] The same year, he starred in Dhoom which was his first major hit.[4] In 2005, he shot to fame with four consecutive hits: Bunty Aur Babli, Sarkar, Dus and Bluffmaster.[5] 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.[6] He was also a part of Mani Ratnam's stage show, Netru, Indru, Naalai alongside many other co-stars. His first release in 2007 was Guru. He received much acclaim for his performance and the film emerged as his first solo hit.[7] 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. [8]
In May 2007, he made a brief appearance in the multi-starrer Shootout at Lokhandwala which was successful.[9] His next release Jhoom Barabar Jhoom released in June 2007. The film failed to do well in India[10] but did better overseas especially in the U.K.[11] However while the film received mixed reviews, Bachchan received good reviews for his performance in the film.[12][13][14][15][16]
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 will join his father Amitabh Bachchan and other leading entertainers from Hindi cinema on the world-wide The Unforgettables. The tour will reportedly cover numerous countries and continents over a two month period. Amitabh's company AB Corp Ltd. along with Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd are putting the concert together.[17]

[edit] Personal life

Bachchan with wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the IIFA Awards (2007).
Abhishek Bachchan was earlier engaged to Karisma Kapoor. The couple announced their engagement on Amitabh Bachchan's 60th birthday celebration in October 2002.[18] The engagement was called off in January 2003.[19] 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.[20] 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.[21]

[edit] Awards and nominations
Main article: List of Abhishek Bachchan's awards and nominations

[edit] Filmography
Year
Film
Role
Notes
2000
Refugee
Refugee
Nominated, Filmfare Best Male Debut Award
Dhai Akshar Prem Ke
Karan Khanna
Tera Jadoo Chal Gaya
Kabir Srivastav
2001
Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai
Surajchand Shrivastav
2002
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya
Shiv Kapoor
Sharaarat
Rahul Khanna
Om Jai Jagadish
Jagadish Batra
Desh
Anjaan
2003
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
Prem Kumar
Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost
Kanji
Kuch Naa Kaho
Raj
Zameen
ACP Jaideep "Jai" Rai
LOC Kargil
Lt. Vikram Batra
2004
Run
Siddharth
Yuva
Lallan Singh
Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
Hum Tum
Sameer
Guest appearance
Dhoom
ACP Jai Dixit
Phir Milenge
Tarun Anand
Rakht: What If You Can See the Future
Manav
Guest appearance (item number)
Naach
Abhinav
2005
Bunty Aur Babli
Rakesh Trivedi/Bunty
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Sarkar
Shankar Nagare
Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
Dus
Shashank Dheer
Antar Mahal
Brij Bhushan
Salaam Namaste
Dr. Vijay Kumar/Narrator
Special appearance
Home Delivery: Aapko... Ghar Tak
Customer at Pizzeria
Special appearance
Ek Ajnabee
Bodyguard
Special appearance
Neal n' Nikki
Man in Bar
Special appearance
Bluffmaster
Roy Kapoor
2006
Alag
Special appearance in song Sabse Alag
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Rishi Talwar
Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
Lage Raho Munna Bhai
Sunny Khurana
Special appearance
Umrao Jaan
Nawab Sultan Khan
Dhoom 2
ACP Jai Dixit
2007
Guru
Gurukant K. Desai
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Shootout at Lokhandwala
Abhishek Mahatre
Special appearance
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
Rikki Thukral
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag
Gypsy singer
Special appearance
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag
Rohan Varma
Extended cameo
Om Shanti Om
Special appearance
2008
Sarkar Raj
Shankar Nagare
Released
Mission Istanbul
Special appearance
Drona
Aditya/Drona
Releasing on October 2, 2008
Dostana
Filming
Dilli 6
Post Production