Abhishek Bachchan (Hindi: अभिषेक बच्चन, Urdu: ابہشیک بچن) born 5 February 1976, is an popular Indian actor who made his Bollywood debut in 2000.

Early life

Abhishek is the son of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan and renowned actress Jaya Bachchan (she is also a Samajwadi Party MP in Rajya Sabha). Abhishek did his schooling at Jamnabai Narsee School, Bombay Scottish School, Modern School (New Delhi) and also went to Aiglon College in Switzerland. He then went to the United States to complete his education at Boston University. He did not finish his business degree as he chose to pursue an acting career.

His grandfather, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a well-known poet of Urdu and Hindi. The original last name of the family is "Srivastava"; "Bachchan" was in fact a pen name used by his grandfather. However, when his father Amitabh Bachchan entered films, he did so under his father's pen name.

Career

Although he made a strong debut in J.P.Dutta's Refugee along with Kareena Kapoor in 2000, the movie was not considered a success. In a span of four years, Bachchan went on to do many more movies, without any major box-office successes. However, with his performance in Mani Ratnam's Yuva, he proved his mettle as an actor. bbc.co.uk. Bachchan shines in Yuva. Retrieved on 4 September, 2006. He portrayed the character of Lallan which earned him the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award and every other supporting actor award at the major film award functions. bbc.co.uk. Bachchan wins Best Supporting Actor. Retrieved on 4 September, 2006. hindu.com. 2005 IIFA Awards. Retrieved on 4 September, 2006. movietalkies.com. Another win for Abhishek. Retrieved on 4 September, 2006.

In 2004 he starred in Dhoom, produced by Yashraj Films, the film was the first hit of his career. In 2005 he shot to fame with four consecutive hits which were Bunty Aur Babli, Sarkar, Dus and Bluffmaster. He recently won his second Filmfare Award in the Best Supporting Actor category for Sarkar.

His first 2006 release Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) has done extremely well at the box office. He was also a part of Mani Ratnam's stage show, Netru, Indru, Naalai alongside many other co-stars.

His second release Umrao Jaan has not done as well at the box office as expected. His recent release Dhoom 2 makes waves at the Box Office. [1]

His first 2007 release Guru and his second with Mani Ratnam. [2]

Personal life

Abhishek was formally engaged to Karisma Kapoor. But they broke off the engagement! [3]

Abhishek was also linked with Rani Mukerji. [4]

Recently, much media attention has focused on Abhishek alleged romantic involvement with fellow Bollywood celebrity Aishwarya Rai. Recently, she was spotted with Bachchan's family at Kasi Vishwanath temple for conducting pooja.[5]

Trivia

• The song "Kajra Re", which Abhishek performed in the film Bunty Aur Babli, was voted best song of 2005 and best choreographed song of 2005 in a poll by the Hindustan Times. "The song that made India dance", hindustantimes.com

Awards and nominations

~Filmfare Awards~

Abhishek (right) with father Amitabh Bachchan after winning the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Yuva at the 2004 Filmfare Awards

2001: Nomination, Best Debut for Refugee

2004: Nomination, Best Supporting Actor for Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon

2005: Nomination, Best Villain Award for Yuva & Winner, Best Supporting Actor for Yuva

2006: Nomination, Best Actor for Bunty Aur Babli & Winner, Best Supporting Actor for Sarkar

~IIFA Awards~ 2001: Nomination, Best Upcoming Talent

2005: Winner, Best Supporting Actor for Yuva

2006: Winner, Best Supporting Actor for Sarkar

~Star Screen Awards~ 2001: Nomination, Most Promising Newcomer - Male for Refugee

2005: Winner, Best Supporting Actor for Yuva & Nomination, Jodi No. 1 along with Rani Mukerji for Yuva

2006: Winner, Best Comedian for Bunty aur Babli & Winner, Jodi No. 1 along with Rani Mukerji for Bunty aur Babli

~Zee Cine Awards~ 2005: Nomination, Best Performance in a Villainous Role for Yuva & Winner, Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Male for Phir Milenge

2005: Winner, Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Sarkar

~Stardust Awards~ 2005: Winner, Stardust Star of the Year Award - Male, Yuva.

~GIFA Awards~ 2006: Nomination, Best Acor in Supporting Role - <

>Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna , (results pending)

Other awards

• 2004, Sports World Award, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Yuva.
• 2006, CNN-IBN Entertainer of the Year-2005 for Bunty Aur Babli, Sarkar, Dus and Bluffmaster

~Honor~ Abhishek Bachchan is a recipient of the Yash Bharati Samman, UP state's highest award from the Government of Uttar Pradesh. [6]

Filmography

Films

Television appearances

• Tinseltown TV (interviewed 14 February, 2004)
• Koffee with Karan (2004-2005) (appeared January 7, 2005 and March 11, 2005 in Episode #1.7 and Episode #1.15) web.mid-day.com. Karan drinks coffee with Abhishek and Preity. Retrieved on 4 September, 2006.
• Bollywood im Alpenrausch (appeared September, 2000)

References

External links

• Abhishek Bachchan at the Internet Movie Databasede:Abhishek Bachchan

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