Abhishek Bachchan
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| Birth name | Abhishek Bachchan |
| Born | February 5, 1976 (age 31) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Years active | 2000-Present |
| Filmfare Awards | |
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| Best Supporting Actor Yuva (2005) Best Supporting Actor: Sarkar (2006) Best Supporting Actor: Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2007) |
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Abhishek Bachchan (Hindi: अभिषेक बच्चन , Urdu: ابہشیک بچن, born 5 February 1976[2][3]) is a Filmfare Award winning Indian actor. Though he began his career in 2000, it was not until 2004 that he rose into prominence. He is currently among the most successful actors in the industry.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life
Abhishek was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is the son of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan and actress Jaya Badhuri . Abhishek did his schooling at Jamnabai Narsee School and Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai, Modern School, Vasant Vihar in New Delhi and also attended Aiglon College. He then went to the United States to complete his education at Boston University. His grandfather, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a well-known poet of Urdu and Hindi literature.
The original last name of Abhishek's 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.
[edit] Career
Abhishek made his film debut in J.P.Dutta's Refugee along with Kareena Kapoor in 2000 but the film 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.
2004 was a good year for him. His performance in Mani Ratnam's Yuva, proved his mettle as an actor.[4] He portrayed the character of Lallan which earned him the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award [5] and many wins at major film award functions [6][7]. The same year, he starred in Dhoom which was his first major hit.[8]. In 2005, he shot to fame with four consecutive hits: Bunty Aur Babli, Sarkar, Dus and Bluffmaster.[9]. He won his second Filmfare Award in the Best Supporting Actor category for Sarkar [10].
His first 2006 release, the multi-starrer Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) was one of the highest grossing films of the year.[11] He was also a part of Mani Ratnam's stage show, Netru, Indru, Naalai alongside many other co-stars. His second release Umrao Jaan failed to do well at the box office. His third release Dhoom 2, a sequel to his first hit Dhoom did very well at the box office.[12]
His first release in 2007 was Guru. He has received much acclaim for his performance and the film emerged as his true solo hit.[13]
The song "Kajra Re", which Abhishek performed in the film Bunty Aur Babli (2005), was voted best song of 2005 and best choreographed song of 2005 in a poll by the Hindustan Times.[14]
[edit] Personal life
Bachchan had been linked to many of his co-stars but denied the rumours.
After much speculation concerning their relationship, his engagement to Aishwarya Rai was announced on January 14, 2007 [15]. The announcement was later confirmed by Amitabh Bachchan [16].
On Tuesday 27th March 2007, it was officially accounced that he will be getting married to Aishwarya Rai on Friday 20th April 2007 in Mumbai. The post-wedding reception is scheduled to take place in Jaipur, Rajasthan. A small wedding will happen in the Bachchan Residence, along with the Haldi and Mehndi Events.
[edit] Awards and nominations
[edit] Awards won
- 2004: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Yuva
- 2004: IIFA Best Supporting Actor Award for Yuva
- 2004: Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actor for Yuva
- 2004: Apsara Award, Best Supporting Actor for Yuva
- 2004: Sports World Award, Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Yuva
- 2004: Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Male for Phir Milenge
- 2005: Stardust Star of the Year Award - Male for Yuva
- 2005: Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Male for Sarkar
- 2005: IIFA Best Supporting Actor Award for Sarkar
- 2005: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Sarkar
- 2005: Star Screen Award Best Comedian for Bunty Aur Babli
- 2005: Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 along with Rani Mukherjee for Bunty Aur Babli
- 2006: CNN-IBN Entertainer of the Year-2005 for Bunty Aur Babli, Sarkar, Dus and Bluffmaster [17]
- 2006: Global Indian Film Awards, Best Supporting Actor for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna [18]
- 2006: ‘Sexiest Asian Man of 2006’ in an annual poll conducted by Britain’s leading Asian weekly Eastern Eye. [2]
- 2007: Radio Sargam Bollywood Awards: Best Actor in Supporting Role for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna [3]
- 2007: Max Stardust Awards: Best Actor in a supporting Role for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna [4]
- 2007: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna [5]
- 2007: Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Male for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna [6]
[edit] Awards nominated
- 2000: Filmfare Best Debut Award for Refugee
- 2000: IIFA Awards, Best Upcoming Talent for Refugee
- 2000: Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Male for Refugee
- 2000: Zee Cine Award Best Male Debut- Male for Refugee
- 2003: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
- 2004: Filmfare Best Villain Award for Yuva
- 2004: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for Yuva
- 2005: Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Male for Bunty Aur Babli
- 2005: Filmfare Best Actor Award for Bunty Aur Babli
- 2006: IIFA Best Supporting Actor Award for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna [7]
[edit] Honors
Abhishek Bachchan is a recipient of the Yash Bharati Samman, UP state's highest award from the Government of Uttar Pradesh [19].
[edit] Filmography
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[edit] Films
| Year | Film | Role | Other Notes |
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| 2008 | EK | Announced | |
| 2008 | Umrao Jaan 2 | Nawab Sultan | Announced |
| 2007 | Untitled Tarun Mansukhani Project | Announced [20] | |
| 2007 | Sarkar 2 | Shankar Nagare | Pre-production |
| 2007 | Laaga Chunari Mein Daag | Filming [21] | |
| 2007 | Jhoom Barabar Jhoom | Rikki Thukral | Post-production [22] |
| 2007 | Drona | Filming [23] | |
| 2007 | Shootout at Lokhandwala | Abhishek Mahatre | Releasing April 2007[24] |
| 2007 | Guru | Gurukant Desai | |
| 2006 | Dhoom 2 | ACP Jai Dixit | |
| 2006 | Umrao Jaan | Nawab Sultan | |
| 2006 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | Sunny | Special appearance |
| 2006 | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna | Rishi Talwar | Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award |
| 2006 | Alag | Special appearance in song Sabse Alag | |
| 2005 | Bluffmaster | Roy | |
| 2005 | Neal n' Nikki | Dancer in club | Special appearance |
| 2005 | Home Delivery: Aapko... Ghar Tak | Customer at pizzeria | Special appearance |
| 2005 | Ek Ajnabee | Anamika's (Adult) Bodyguard | Special appearance |
| 2005 | Salaam Namaste | Dr. Vijay Kumar/Narrator | Special appearance |
| 2005 | Antar Mahal | Vrij Bhushan | |
| 2005 | Dus | Shashank Dheer | |
| 2005 | Sarkar | Shankar Nagare | Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award |
| 2005 | Bunty Aur Babli | Rakesh/Bunty | Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award |
| 2004 | Hum Tum | Sameer | Guest appearance |
| 2004 | Naach | Abhinav | |
| 2004 | Dhoom | ACP Jai Dixit | |
| 2004 | Yuva | Lallan | Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award Nominated, Filmfare Best Villain Award |
| 2004 | Phir Milenge | Tarun Anand | |
| 2004 | Run | Siddharth | |
| 2004 | Rakht: What If You Can See the Future | Guest Appearance (item number) | |
| 2003 | Zameen | ACP Jai | |
| 2003 | LOC Kargil | Lt. Vikram Batra | |
| 2003 | Kuch Naa Kaho | Raj | |
| 2003 | Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost | Kanji | |
| 2003 | Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon | Prem Kumar | |
| 2002 | Om Jai Jagadish | Jagadish Batra | |
| 2002 | Desh | Suprabha's son | |
| 2002 | Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya | Shiv Kapoor | |
| 2001 | Shararat | Rahul Khanna | |
| 2001 | Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai | Suraj Shrivastav | |
| 2000 | Tera Jadoo Chal Gaya | Kabir Srivastav | |
| 2000 | Dhai Akshar Prem Ke | Karan Khanna | |
| 2000 | Refugee | Refugee | Nominated, Filmfare Best Debut Award |
[edit] Playback singing
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Dhoom | Dilbara | With KK |
| 2005 | Bluffmaster | Right Here Right Now | With Sunidhi Chauhan |
[edit] Television appearances
- Bollywood in Alpenrausch (appeared September, 2000)
- 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)[25]
[edit] Footnotes
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Abhishek Bachchan turns 31", Sahara Samay, 2007-02-05. Retrieved on February 5, 2007.
- ^ "Abhishek Bachchan turns 31", ZeeNews, 2007-02-05. Retrieved on February 5, 2007.
- ^ bbc.co.uk. Bachchan shines in Yuva. Retrieved on 4 September, 2006.
- ^ 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.
- ^ http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2004.htm
- ^ http://www.ibosnetwork.com/asp/topgrossersbyyear.asp?year=2005
- ^ filmfareawards.indiatimes.com. Bachchan wins second Filmfare Award for Sarkar. Retrieved on 27 March, 2007.
- ^ boxofficeindia.com. KANK BO. Retrieved on 23 March, 2007.
- ^ hindu.com. Dhoom 2 clicks with the audience and the box office. Retrieved on 5 December, 2006.
- ^ indiafm.com. Guru overtakes S-E-I. Retrieved on 14 January, 2007.
- ^ hindustantimes.com. The song that made India dance. Retrieved on 14 January, 2007.
- ^ ibnlive.com. It is official. Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai are engaged..
- ^ behindwoods.com. Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Engaged.
- ^ apunkachoice.com. Entertainer of the Year. Retrieved on 14 January, 2007.
- ^ apunkachoice.com. Abhishek wins Best Supporting Actor at GIFA. Retrieved on 14 January, 2007.
- ^ apunkachoice.com. honoured by Uttar Pradesh. Retrieved on 14 January, 2007.
- ^ indiafm.com. Ash with Abhishek in Karan's next and Sarkar 2. Retrieved on 14 January, 2007.
- ^ indiafm.com. Abhishek and Jaya in Pradeep Sarkar's film. Retrieved on 20 November, 2006.
- ^ hindustantimes.com. Shaad Ali's next with junior B. Retrieved on 4 September, 2006.
- ^ indiafm.com. Jaya and Abhishek Bachchan in Goldie Behl's Drona. Retrieved on 27 November, 2006.
- ^ indiafm.com. Father and son re-unite for next film. Retrieved on 4 September, 2006.
- ^ web.mid-day.com. Karan drinks coffee with Abhishek and Preity. Retrieved on 4 September, 2006.
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