Amitabh Bachchan Net Worth, Personal life, Awards & Movies

Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor. Actor Amitabh Bachchan rose to fame in the 1970s, playing the iconic "angry young man" role in Bollywood films. The well-known Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan was Amitabh's father. He was, after that, named the "Shah of Bollywood." He has appeared in more than 200 motion pictures in his five-decade career. He is regarded by many as one of the best actors in Indian film history.

Outside India, Bachchan has grown a sizable fan base abroad, particularly in Australia, South Africa, Russia, the UK, and South Africa. He has received recognition for his work in voice acting, film production, TV hosting, and acting.

He has received multiple honors for his contributions to the film industry, including the Indian government's Padma Shiri. The French government awarded him the title of Knight of the Legion of Honor in 2007. Although his lack of recognition in Hollywood productions, he did feature in "The Great Gatsby."

In this article, let's explore Amitabh Bachchan's acting career, business investment, and awards.

Amitabh Bachchan Net Worth 2024

Amitabh Bachchan’s net worth is estimated to be $400 million. He has engaged in various commercial ventures over the years. In 2013, it was reported that he had acquired a 10% share in Just Dial, which produced significant profits. Additionally, he owns a 3.4% share in Stampede Capital, a cloud computing startup. His family holds approximately $250,000 worth of stock in the US-based consulting business Meridian Tech.

Real Estate

There are rumors that Amitabh Bachchan owns several homes in India and has a sizable real estate portfolio. According to one story, he owns five homes in Mumbai's Juhu-Vile Parle Development Scheme or JVPD for short. There were rumors in 2004 that he had bought a house to use as an office.

Biography and Personal Life

Since June 1973, Bachchan has been wed to known actress and politician Jaya Bhaduri. The couple has two children: Abhishek, an actor and producer, and Shweta, a writer, journalist, and former model. Actress Aishwarya Rai and actor Abhishek were married, and their daughter Aaradhya is their child.

Nikhil Nanda, a businessman and the grandson of actor Raj Kapoor, is Shweta's husband. Agastya is their son, while Navya Naveli is their daughter. The home of Amitabh's family is Mumbai, Maharashtra. Amitabh Bachchan, his younger brother, is a businessman. Before returning to live in India, he conducted business and briefly lived in London. He decides to avoid the spotlight with his family. Ramola, his spouse, is a successful fashion designer. Amitabh is the father of three girls, Nilima, Namrata, and Naina, and one boy, Bhim. Married to actor Kunal Kapoor is Naina, and their son has been born.

Early life and Background

Amitabh Bachchan Born in Allahabad, now Prayagraj, on October 11, 1942, Bachchan was the son of social activist Teji Bachchan and poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Awadhi Hindu Kayastha Harivansh Rai Bachchan spoke Hindi, Urdu, and Awadhi easily.

The poet Sumitranandan Pant suggested the name Amitabh to Bachchan's father. Still, at first, his parents planned to name him Inquilaab Hindustani, which means "Revolution," inspired by the popular phrase Inquilab Zindabad, which translates into English as "Long live the revolution," used during the Indian independence struggle.

Bachchan attended Sherwood College in Nainital and Boys High School & College in Allahabad for his secondary education. He studied at the University of Delhi in Delhi at Kirori Mal College. In 1962, he received his Bachelor of Science from Kirori Mal College.

Professional Career

• Early career (1969–1972)

In the 1969 National Award–winning picture Bhuvan Shome, directed by Mrinal Sen, Bachchan made his screen debut as a narrator. In the Khwaja Ahmad Abbas-directed film Saat Hindustani, he acted as one of the seven protagonists alongside Utpal Dutt, Madhu, Jalal Agha, and Anwar Ali, the brother of comic Mehmood.

• Rise to prominence (1973–1974)

At thirty, Bachchan was viewed as a "failed newcomer," with only two successful roles—a supporting one in Anand and the lead in Bombay to Goa—and twelve failures. In 1973, he received an opportunity from writer O. P. Ralhan and director O. P. Goyle to play two characters in the movie Bandhe Haath. For the first time, Bachchan played two characters in one film.

• Superstardom (1975–1988)

In 1975, he acted in several types of films, including the romantic drama Mili, the crime drama Faraar, and the comedy Chupke Chupke. In addition, Salim-Javed, who once again insisted on Bachchan's casting, wrote two films that Bachchan starred in that year that are recognized as landmarks in the history of Hindi cinema.

Amitabh Bachchan Health Issues

Myasthenia gravis was the diagnosis made at a later date. The sickness physically and mentally damaged him. By this point, he had turned gloomy, worrying about the reception a new movie would receive and declaring before each premiere that "Yeh film to flop hog!" This film will flop". He then decided to give up on movies and get into politics.

Television Appearances

The first season of Kaun Banega Crorepati KBC, the Indian version of the popular British game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, was hosted by Bachchan in 2000. The program got positive reviews. After Bachchan became unwell in 2006, Star Plus decided to end the second season, which had premiered in 2005. After that, he returned to host the fourth season and has continued to do so ever since.

• Voice acting

Bachchan's rich, baritone voice is well-known. He has presented several shows as a playback singer, narrator, and presenter. Several well-known movies that use his narration include Shatranj Ke Khiladi (1977), directed by Satyajit Ray, and Lagaan (2001), involving Ashutosh Gowarikar.

Additionally, he provided the voice-overs for the following films:

• Tere Mere Sapne (1996)
• Hello Brother (1999)
• Lagaan (2001)
• Parineeta (2005)
• Balika Badhu (1975)
• Hello Brother (1999)
• Fun2shh, Dudes in the 10th Century (2003)
• Bawarchi (1972)

Business Investments

Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Ltd. ABCL, a production, distribution, and event management company, was founded by Bachchan in 1994. However, the business had a financial meltdown and filed for bankruptcy, making Bachchan almost insolvent. Flop films like Mrityudata, Major Saab, made by this company, and Miss World 1996, planned and run by ABCL, and caused this disaster.

Awards and Honors

In addition to winning awards for his performances over the years, Bachchan has been recognized with other honors for his contributions to the Indian cinema industry. He was the first artist to be honored with the Film-fare Lifetime Achievement Award, instituted in Raj Kapoor's honor in 1991. In 2000, Bachchan won the Film-fare Awards Superstar of the Millennium title.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Amitabh Bachchan worth a billion dollars?
Karan Johar comes in second with Rs. 1,400 crore, and Amitabh Bachchan comes in fourth with Rs. 1,600 crore.

Q. What is Amitabh Bachchan's net worth?
Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan's $400 million net worth comes from his films. He rose to fame in the 1970s, playing the iconic "angry young man" role in Bollywood films. Amitabh's father was the well-known Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

Q. Is Abhishek Bachchan's rich?
Known as the 'Big Bull' of Bollywood, Abhishek Bachchan has a net worth of Rs 280 crore. Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan has made a name for himself with his varied acting skills and significant financial achievements.