Amitabh Bachchan is best known as an Indian film actor, born on 11 October 1942 in Prayagraj.
The name is also commonly spelled Amitabh Bacchan and Amtabh Bachchan.
As of 2026, he is 83 years old, and his birth date places him under the Libra sign.
He has 56 credited works on public record and has held the office of Member of the Lok Sabha and Member of the 8th Lok Sabha.
Below you will find a verified overview of Amitabh Bachchan: age, height, birthplace, family background, education, career milestones and awards, each drawn from open public records.
Amitabh Bachchan — Early Life, Family and Education
Amitabh Bachchan was born on 11 October 1942 in Prayagraj, and holds Indian nationality.
Public records name his father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan and his mother, Teji Bachchan. He is a sibling of Ajitabh Bachchan.
His listed education includes Sherwood College, Kirori Mal College, Boys' High School & College and Post Graduate Government College – 11, Chandigarh.
He is recorded as speaking Hindi and English.
Amitabh Bachchan — Career and Professional Work
Amitabh Bachchan works primarily as a film actor, film producer, singer, television actor and writer.
He has held the following offices: Member of the Lok Sabha (1984–1987) and Member of the 8th Lok Sabha.
He performs on voice.
Amitabh Bachchan — Movies and TV Shows
Public databases list 56 screen credits for Amitabh Bachchan, spanning 2007 to 2027. That breaks down as 55 as cast member and 1 as performer.
The most recent on record are Ramayana: Part 2 (2027), Kalki 2898 AD (2024), Fakt Purusho Maate (2024) and Ganapath (2023).
The 45 most recent are listed below, newest first.
| Year | Title | Credited as |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Ramayana: Part 2 | cast member |
| 2024 | Kalki 2898 AD | cast member |
| 2024 | Fakt Purusho Maate | cast member |
| 2023 | Ganapath | cast member |
| 2022 | Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva | cast member |
| 2022 | Radhe Shyam | cast member |
| 2022 | Goodbye | cast member |
| 2022 | Runway 34 | cast member |
| 2022 | Fakt Mahilao Mate | cast member |
| 2021 | Zamaanat | cast member |
| 2021 | Chehre | cast member |
| 2021 | Yeh Mera Dil Yaar Ka Diwana | cast member |
| 2020 | Jhund | cast member |
| 2019 | Shoebite | cast member |
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | cast member |
| 2019 | Badla | cast member |
| 2019 | Gulabo Sitabo | cast member |
| 2019 | AB Aani CD | cast member |
| 2019 | My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves | cast member |
| 2018 | Thugs of Hindostan | cast member |
| 2017 | 102 Not Out | cast member |
| 2017 | Sarkar 3 | cast member |
| 2016 | Wazir | cast member |
| 2016 | Te3n | cast member |
| 2016 | Pink | cast member |
| 2015 | Shamitabh | cast member |
| 2015 | Piku | cast member |
| 2015 | Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein | cast member |
| 2014 | Bhoothnath Returns | cast member |
| 2014 | Bole Chudiyan | cast member |
| 2013 | The Great Gatsby | cast member |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies | cast member |
| 2013 | Satyagraha – Democracy Under Fire | cast member |
| 2013 | Power | cast member |
| 2012 | English Vinglish | cast member |
| 2012 | Department | cast member |
| 2011 | Aarakshan | cast member |
| 2011 | Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap | cast member |
| 2011 | The Story of Film: An Odyssey | cast member |
| 2011 | Kajra Re | cast member |
| 2010 | Teen Patti | cast member |
| 2010 | Kandahar | cast member |
| 2010 | Rann | cast member |
| 2009 | Paa | cast member |
| 2009 | Delhi-6 | cast member |
Amitabh Bachchan — Awards and Recognition
He has received 8 documented honours between 1984 and 2019.
They include the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2019), the Padma Vibhushan (2015), the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year (2011) and the Officer of the Legion of Honour (2007), alongside 4 others.
| Award / Honour | Year |
|---|---|
| Padma Bhushan | 2001 |
| Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award | 1991 |
| National Film Award for Best Actor | 1990 |
| CNN-News18 Indian of the Year | 2011 |
| Officer of the Legion of Honour | 2007 |
| Padma Vibhushan | 2015 |
| Padma Shri in arts | 1984 |
| Dadasaheb Phalke Award | 2019 |
Amitabh Bachchan — Family, Marriage and Personal Life
He is married to Jaya Bachchan (married 1979).
He is a parent to Abhishek Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan Nanda.
He is associated with Mumbai as a place of residence.
Amitabh Bachchan — Height, Weight and Physical Stats
Amitabh Bachchan stands 188 cm tall, which converts to roughly 6′ 2″ and 1.88 m.
| Height (cm) | 188 cm |
|---|---|
| Height (feet) | 6′ 2″ |
| Height (metres) | 1.88 m |
Amitabh Bachchan — Net Worth: What Is Actually Verifiable
No audited net-worth figure for Amitabh Bachchan is on public record, so none is stated here.
His documented income sources are professional work as a film actor, film producer, singer, television actor and writer, brand partnerships, sponsored social content and public office remuneration.
Why no number? Net-worth totals for public figures are almost never audited. BioStar publishes a figure only when a verifiable source exists, so this page describes income sources instead of guessing a total.
Amitabh Bachchan — Career Timeline
- 1942Born in Prayagraj.
- 1979Married Jaya Bachchan.
- 1984Took office as Member of the Lok Sabha, serving until 1987.
- 1984Received the Padma Shri in arts.
- 1990Received the National Film Award for Best Actor.
- 1991Received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.
- 2001Received the Padma Bhushan.
- 2007Earliest credit on record: The Last Lear.
- 2007Received the Officer of the Legion of Honour.
- 20086 credited releases including Jodhaa Akbar and Bhoothnath.
- 2011Received the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year.
- 2015Received the Padma Vibhushan.
- 20196 credited releases including Shoebite and Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.
- 2019Received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
- 20225 credited releases including Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva and Radhe Shyam.
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Sources and Corrections
Every dated fact on this page comes from structured public records rather than from unsourced reporting. Primary reference: Wikidata Q9570 and the English Wikipedia entry. Records change; if you spot something out of date, please send a correction and we will review it.
