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Abhishek Bachchan

Abhishek Bachchan, Indian actor

Born
February 5, 1976
Age in 2026
50
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Birth year
1976

About Abhishek Bachchan

Abhishek Amitabh Bachchan (pronounced [əbʰɪʂeːk əmɪˈt̪ɑːbʱ ˈbətːʃən]; born 5 February 1976) is an Indian actor, film producer, and voice artist known for his work in Hindi films. Part of the Bachchan family, he is the son of actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. From 2012 to 2016, Bachchan appeared in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list, based on his income and popularity. Bachchan began his career with the moderately successful drama film Refugee (2000), which was followed by a dozen unsuccessful ventures. His career prospects changed in 2004 with the action film Dhoom, and he received critical acclaim for his performances in the dramas Yuva (2004), Sarkar (2005), and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), winning three consecutive Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor. His biggest successes as a sole male lead came with the comedy Bunty Aur Babli (2005) and the drama Guru (2007), both earning him nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Bachchan's other commercially successful films include the ensemble action films Dus (2005), Dhoom 2 (2006) and Dhoom 3 (2013), and the comedies Dostana (2008), Bol Bachchan (2012), Happy New Year (2014) and Housefull 3 (2016). He has since starred in the streaming ventures Breathe: Into the Shadows (2020), Ludo (2020) and Dasvi (2022), with the lattermost earning him the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actor in a Web Original Film (Male). Bachchan received praise for his performances in the small-scale dramas Ghoomer (2023) and I Want to Talk (2024). The latter earned him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor. In addition to his four Filmfare Awards, Bachchan won the National Film Award for Best Hindi Feature Film for producing the comedy-drama Paa (2009). Bachchan is married to actress Aishwarya Rai, with whom he has a daughter. Abhishek Amitabh Bachchan (pronounced; born 5 February 1976) is an Indian actor and film producer known for his work in Hindi films. In 2002, Bachchan had four film releases, the first of which was the romantic drama Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya, opposite Karisma Kapoor and Akshay Kumar.

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Abhishek Bachchan timeline

  1. Abhishek Amitabh Bachchan (pronounced; born 5 February 1976) is an Indian actor and film producer known for his work in Hindi films.
  2. In 2002, Bachchan had four film releases, the first of which was the romantic drama Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya, opposite Karisma Kapoor and Akshay Kumar.
  3. In addition to his four Filmfare Awards, Bachchan won the National Film Award for Best Hindi Feature Film for producing the comedy-drama Paa (2009).

The world when Abhishek Bachchan was born

Abhishek Bachchan was born in 1976. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1976

  • #1 song"Silly Love Songs" – Wings
  • Top movieRocky
  • Top TV showHappy Days
  • Best-selling bookRoots – Alex Haley

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentNadia Comaneci scores first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics
  • Top headlineAmerica celebrates its 200th birthday
  • Technology milestoneApple Computer founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
  • Defining fadCB radios
  • Notable inventionLaser printer
  • World population4.16 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderGerald Ford
  • Sports championCincinnati Reds (World Series)
  • Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
  • U.S. population218.0M

1976 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Abhishek Bachchan's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19762026
Gas$0.59$3.45/gal
Average home$48,000$435,000
Average income$14,958$67,500
Minimum wage$2.30$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$2.13$11.95
Postage stamp$0.13$0.73
Population218.0M341 million

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