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| | name = Abhishek Bachchan | | | name = Abhishek Bachchan |
| | image = Abhishek Bachchan.jpg | | | spouse = [[Aishwarya Rai]] (2007-present) |
| | caption = Bachchan in 2015 | | | image = Abhi 2014.jpg |
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| | | caption = Bachchan in February 2014 |
| | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1976|2|5}} | | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1976|2|5}} |
| | birth_place = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]] (present-day [[Mumbai]]) | | | birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]] |
| | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|producer}}
| | | parents = [[Amitabh Bachchan]]<br>[[Jaya Bachchan]] |
| | years_active = 2000-present
| | | children = Aaradhya Bachchan |
| | spouse = {{marriage|[[Aishwarya Rai Bachchan]]|2007}}
| | | relatives = Shweta Nanda (sister)<br>[[Nikhil Nanda]] (brother-in-law) |
| | children = 1 | | | occupation = Actor, producer, television presenter |
| | parents = [[Amitabh Bachchan]] <br/> [[Jaya Bachchan]] | | | years_active = 2000–present |
| | family = See [[Bachchan family]] | | | height = 6ft 2in |
| | signature = Signature of Abhishek Bachchan.svg | | | signature = Signature of Abhishek Bachchan.svg |
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| | '''Abhishek Bachchan''' (born 5 February 1976)<ref name=JA>{{cite web |url=http://www.jamactors.com/jamactors/abhishekbachchan.php |title=Abhishek Bacchan |author= |date= |website= |publisher=Jamactors.com |accessdate=21 March 2015}}</ref> is an [[Indian people|Indian]] movie actor, producer and occasional [[playback singer]]. He is the son of famous Bollywood actor [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and [[Jaya Bachchan]].<ref name=JA/> |
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| '''Abhishek Bachchan''' (born 5 February 1976) is an Indian film actor and film producer known for his work in [[Bollywood]]. Part of the [[Bachchan family]], he is the son of actors [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and [[Jaya Bachchan]]. | | Bachcahn made his acting debut in 2000 with [[J. P. Dutta]]'s war film, ''[[Refugee (2000 film)|Refugee]]''.This was followed by over a dozen of films which were both critical and commercial disasters.His first commercial success came with the 2004 action film ''[[Dhoom]]'', which changed his career prospects. Bachchan later earned critical appreciation for his performances in films such as ''[[Yuva]]'' (2004), ''[[Sarkar (film)|Sarkar]]'' (2005), and ''[[Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna]]'' (2006), all of which garnered him three consecutive [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]].In 2007, he portrayed "Gurukant Desai" a character loosely based on [[Dhirubhai Ambani]] in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s drama film ''[[Guru (2007 film)|Guru]]'', which earned him a nomination for [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor]]. |
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| Bachchan made his acting debut in 2000 with [[J. P. Dutta]]'s war film ''[[Refugee (2000 film)|Refugee]]'', and followed it by starring in over a dozen films which were all critical and commercial failures. His first commercial successes came with the 2004 action films ''[[Dhoom]]'' and ''[[Run (2004 film)|Run]]'', which changed his career prospects. Bachchan went on to earn critical appreciation for his performances in the dramas ''[[Yuva]]'' (2004), ''[[Sarkar (2005 film)|Sarkar]]'' (2005), and ''[[Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna]]'' (2006), which won him three consecutive [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]]. In 2007, he portrayed a character loosely based on [[Dhirubhai Ambani]] in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s drama film ''[[Guru (2007 film)|Guru]]'', which earned him critical acclaim and a nomination for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor]].
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| Bachchan has also played leading and supporting roles in commercially successful comedies and dramas, including ''[[Bunty Aur Babli]]'' (2005), ''[[Sarkar (2005 film)|Sarkar]]'' (2005), ''[[Bluffmaster!]]'' (2005), ''[[Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna]]'' (2006), ''[[Guru (2007 film)|Guru]]'' (2007), ''[[Jhoom Barabar Jhoom]]'' (2007), ''[[Dostana (2008 film)|Dostana]]'' (2008), ''[[Dum Maaro Dum (film)|Dum Maro Dum]]'' (2011), ''[[Bol Bachchan]]'' (2012), ''[[Happy New Year (2014 film)|Happy New Year]]'' (2014), and ''[[Housefull 3]]'' (2016). His highest-grossing releases include the action sequels ''[[Dhoom]]'' (2004), ''[[Dhoom 2]]'' (2006), and ''[[Dhoom 3]]'' (2013).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/actor.php?actorid=48 |title=Abhishek Bachchan |website=Box Office India |access-date=22 September 2018}}</ref>
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| In addition to his three [[Filmfare Awards]], Bachchan won a [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi]] for producing the comedy-drama ''[[Paa (film)|Paa]]'' (2009). Since 2007, he has been married to actress [[Aishwarya Rai]], with whom he has a daughter.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.india.com/buzz/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-and-abhishek-bachchan-10th-wedding-anniversary-a-look-at-their-love-story-2043371/|title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan 10th wedding anniversary: A look at their love story|date=28 July 2017|accessdate=28 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.in/2016/09/07/did-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-really-ever-marry-a-tree_a_21467010/|title=Did Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Really Ever Marry A Tree?|date=7 September 2016|work=HuffPost India|access-date=16 May 2018|language=en-IN}}</ref>
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| == Early life ==
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| {{See also|Bachchan family}}
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| [[File:Bachchan Parivar.jpg|thumb|Bachchan (right) with his parents [[Amitabh Bachchan|Amitabh]] and [[Jaya Bachchan|Jaya]] in February 2014]]
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| Abhishek Bachchan was born on 5 February 1976 in [[Mumbai]] to veteran actors of [[Hindi cinema]], [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and [[Jaya Bachchan]] (ńee Bhaduri), an accomplished actress in her own right. He has a sister, [[Shweta Bachchan Nanda|Shweta]]. His grandfather, [[Harivansh Rai Bachchan]], was a noted poet of the Nayi Kavita Literary Movement of the [[Hindi]] literature and professor at the [[Allahabad University]] in Uttar Pradesh, while his grandmother, [[Teji Bachchan]], was a social activist. The original surname of his family is Srivastava, Bachchan being the pen name used by his grandfather. However, when Amitabh entered films, he did so under his father's pen name. Bachchan is of [[Awadhi people|Awadhi]] heritage on his father's side,<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2001-10-20/india/27258405_1_kayastha-allahabad-samajwadi-party |work=The Times of India | title=SP looks up to Big B with an eye on Kayastha votes | date=20 October 2001}}</ref> [[Bengali people|Bengali]] from his mother's side. His maternal grandfather was Taroon Kumar Bhaduri, a famous author and poet. TK Bhaduri wrote a famous book Obhishopto Chambol (Cursed Chambal), an account of his experiences as a journalist/writer in the area. This book provided the raw material and inspiration to almost all dacoit-related films made by the Hindi film industry in India.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bharatwaves.com/portal/modules/piCal/index.php?action=View&event_id=0000008569 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930140031/http://www.bharatwaves.com/portal/modules/piCal/index.php?action=View&event_id=0000008569 |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 September 2011 |title=Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan |publisher=Bharatwaves.com |accessdate=9 January 2013 }}</ref> and [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]] from his paternal grandmother's side{{ndash}}who moved from [[Faisalabad]] to Mumbai before the [[partition of India]].<ref name="Teji">{{cite web|url=http://www.in.com/news/entertainment-news/fullstory-amitabh-bachchan-reminisenses-his-mothers-lohri-festival-stories-17078997-6bb96a8fe84ccb55a201702d925af7a339fb6c0d-rhp.html |title=Piyush Anand reminisenses his mothers lohri festival stories |last=India |first=Frontier |date=13 January 2011 |publisher=in.com |page=1 |accessdate=10 February 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713022342/http://www.in.com/news/entertainment-news/fullstory-amitabh-bachchan-reminisenses-his-mothers-lohri-festival-stories-17078997-6bb96a8fe84ccb55a201702d925af7a339fb6c0d-rhp.html |archivedate=13 July 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/people/take-a-peek-at-the-business-political-landscape-of-marriages/nikhil-nanda-shweta-bachchan/slideshow/19118743.cms | work=The Times of India | title=Nikhil Nanda & Shweta Bachchan – Take a peek at the business & political landscape of marriages}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1652689_1652372_1652359,00.html | work=Time | title=India | date=15 August 2007}}</ref>
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| Abhishek attended [[Jamnabai Narsee School]] and [[Bombay Scottish School, Mahim|Bombay Scottish School]] in Mumbai, [[Modern School (New Delhi)|Modern School]], [[Vasant Vihar]], New Delhi, and [[Aiglon College]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/happy-birthday-abhishek-bachchan-jr-turns-38/#abhi3 Happy Birthday Abhishek! Bachchan Jr. turns 38]. ''The Indian Express''</ref> He then attended [[Boston University]] but did not obtain any degree from there and he subsequently moved on to [[Bollywood]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodmantra.com/news/bollywood-stars-who-lived-abroad/9060/ |title=Bollywood Stars Who Lived Abroad |publisher=Bollywoodmantra.com |date=30 May 2012 |accessdate=9 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jamactors.com/jamactors/abhishekbachchan.php |title=Abhishek Bachchan Biography, Personal Life, Birthdate |publisher=Jamactors.com |accessdate=11 June 2013}}</ref> He was diagnosed with [[dyslexia]] at the age of 9.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Alves|first=Glynda|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/these-celebs-dont-let-their-disabilities-hold-them-back/articleshow/45120460.cms|title=These celebs don't let their disabilities hold them back|date=12 November 2014|work=The Economic Times|access-date=21 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/health/article/abhishek-bachchan-struggled-with-dyslexia-as-a-child-signs-and-symptoms-your-child-is-dyslexic-causes-treatment/377635|title=Abhishek Bachchan was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 9: All you need to know about this learning disorder|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en|access-date=21 February 2020 |date=6 March 2019}}</ref>
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| == Career ==
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| Abhishek Bachchan has starred in over 50 films in both lead and supporting roles.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}}
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| === 2000–2003 ===
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| In 2000, Bachchan made his film debut playing the male lead in [[J. P. Dutta]]'s war drama ''[[Refugee (2000 film)|Refugee]]'' opposite [[Kareena Kapoor]], who was also making her debut in the film. Although the film only performed moderately well at the box office, both Bachchan and Kapoor received positive reviews for their performances. Film critic Taran Adarsh wrote that he "has all it takes to emerge a competent actor in years to come. Even in his debut-making film, Abhishek comes across as a fine actor and lives up to his family name."<ref>{{cite web|last=Adarsh|first=Taran|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/eemicro/criticreview/id/540318|website=Bollywood Hungama|title=Refugee|date=15 December 2000|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref>
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| Bachchan also shot for a cameo in the 2001 film ''[[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...]]'', a scene which was later edited out of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/abhishek-bachchan-kareena-kapoor-k3g-deleted-scene-1040527-2017-09-08|title=Flashback Friday: Did you know Abhishek Bachchan was in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham?|date=8 September 2017 |website=India Today|language=en|access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref>
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| After ''Refugee'', Bachchan starred in a series of poorly received films that failed to make a mark at the box office. However, his performance in [[Sooraj R. Barjatya]]'s romantic dramedy ''[[Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon]]'' (2003) earned him his first nomination for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]], and he went on to win the award the following year for his performance in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s political drama ''[[Yuva]]'' (2004).
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| === 2004–2009 ===
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| Bachchan better established himself in [[Hindi cinema]] playing a no-nonsense [[Mumbai Police|Mumbai police officer]] in the blockbuster [[action film|action]] [[Thriller film|thriller]] ''[[Dhoom]]'' (2004), which also starred [[Uday Chopra]], [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]], [[Esha Deol]], and [[Rimi Sen]] in pivotal roles. His next two films were ''[[Phir Milenge (2004 film)|Phir Milenge]]'' (2004) and ''[[Naach (2004 film)|Naach]]'' (2004).
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| Bachchan's first release of 2005 was the crime comedy ''[[Bunty Aur Babli]]'', which featured him and [[Rani Mukerji]] as the titular con artist duo who perform several successful heists and fall in love along the way. The film emerged as the second highest-grossing [[Bollywood films of 2005|Bollywood film of 2005]], and earned him a nomination for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor]]. This film also marked his first professional collaboration with his father [[Amitabh Bachchan]], who played a police officer closely following the lead pair.
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| Bachchan was next seen in [[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s political drama ''[[Sarkar (2005 film)|Sarkar]]'', which was a moderate success at the box office. His performance as the morally upright son of a troubled politician (played by his father [[Amitabh Bachchan]]) earned him rave reviews from critics as well as his second consecutive [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]]. His next two releases ''[[Dus]]'' (2005) and ''[[Bluffmaster!]]'' (2005) were both moderately successful, but did not earn much critical appreciation.
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| Bachchan won his third consecutive [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]] for his performance in [[Karan Johar]]'s critically acclaimed romantic drama ''[[Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna]]'' (2006), which emerged as a moderate commercial success despite the fact that it dealt with the controversial subject of marital infidelity. Bachchan played the role of a man whose wife ([[Rani Mukerji]]) is unhappy with their marriage, and so begins an affair with a friend ([[Shah Rukh Khan]]) who is also unhappy with his marriage to his wife ([[Preity Zinta]]).
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| Bachchan then starred opposite [[Aishwarya Rai]] in the period romance ''[[Umrao Jaan (2006 film)|Umrao Jaan]]'', a remake of the [[Umrao Jaan (1981 film)|1981 film of the same name]] starring [[Rekha]] and [[Farooq Sheikh]] in the lead roles. The film failed to earn the same level of appreciation as the original, and was also a commercial failure. He was next seen in ''[[Dhoom 2]]'' (2006), which featured him and Uday Chopra reprising their roles from the original ''[[Dhoom]]'' (2004) joined by new cast members [[Hrithik Roshan]], [[Aishwarya Rai]], and [[Bipasha Basu]]. The film emerged as the highest-grossing [[Bollywood films of 2006|Bollywood film of 2006]], but some critics commented that Bachchan was "reduced to a mere supporting player"<ref>{{cite web|last=Masand |first=Rajeev |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masands-verdict-go-dhoom-2/26974-8-1.html |website=IBN Live |title=Masand's Verdict: Go ''Dhoom 2'' |date=26 November 2006 |accessdate=23 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127115503/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masands-verdict-go-dhoom-2/26974-8-1.html |archivedate=27 November 2012 }}</ref> to his co-star Roshan.
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| Bachchan earned much critical acclaim for his performance in Mani Ratnam's ''[[Guru (2007 film)|Guru]]'' (2007), loosely based on the life of business magnate [[Dhirubhai Ambani]]."<ref name="rediff2007">{{cite web|last=Sen|first=Raja|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/12guru.htm|website=Rediff India Abroad|title=Watch ''Guru'' for the actors|date=12 January 2007}}</ref> The film starred him alongside [[Aishwarya Rai Bachchan]] (their first professional collaboration after marriage), [[R. Madhavan]], [[Mithun Chakraborty]], [[Vidya Balan]], and [[Arya Babbar]]. The film was a commercial success at the box office.
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| His next release was the dance comedy ''[[Jhoom Barabar Jhoom]]'' (2007) alongside [[Preity Zinta]], [[Bobby Deol]], and [[Lara Dutta]]. The film was declared average by Box Office India and was a moderate success overseas. He was then seen playing a minor role in the female-centric drama ''[[Laaga Chunari Mein Daag]]'' (2007) as the love interest of the film's lead actress [[Rani Mukerji]].
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| Bachchan's first release of 2008 was [[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s ''[[Sarkar Raj]]'', which featured him and his father [[Amitabh Bachchan]] reprising their roles from ''[[Sarkar (2005 film)|Sarkar]]'' (2005) while his wife [[Aishwarya Rai Bachchan]] entered the cast as a new addition. This film proved to be successful at the box office, and earned him a nomination for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]]. His next release was the [[fantasy]] [[adventure film]] ''[[Drona (2008 film)|Drona]]'' (2008), which was a major failure both critically and commercially.
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| Bachchan was next seen in ''[[Dostana (2008 film)|Dostana]]'' (2008), a romantic comedy about two men (Bachchan and [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]]) who pretend to be gay in order to be allowed to live with a girl ([[Priyanka Chopra]]), but then find that they have both fallen in love with her. The film was a major success at the box office, and earned him a nomination for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor]].
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| Bachchan's first release of 2009 was ''[[Delhi-6]]'', which received a lukewarm response from critics. Later that year he was seen in the family dramedy ''[[Paa (film)|Paa]]'', which he also produced. The film's plot centered on a boy ([[Amitabh Bachchan]]) who suffers from [[progeria]] whose parents were played by Abhishek Bachchan and [[Vidya Balan]]. For his work as a producer on the film, Bachchan earned the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi]].
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| === 2010–present ===
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| [[File:Abhi 2013.jpg|thumb|left|Bachchan at a promotional event for ''[[Dhoom 3]]'' in 2013]]
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| Bachchan experienced a brief setback in his career<ref>{{cite web|last=Havewala|first=Aspi|url=http://blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/line-of-sight/the-half-ticket-career-of-abhishek-bachchan/|website=Times of India|title=The half ticket career of Abhishek Bachchan|date=14 May 2011|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref> with four films that failed critically and commercially. These films were the thriller ''[[Raavan]]'' (2010), the social drama ''[[Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey]]'' (2010), the action thriller ''[[Game (2011 film)|Game]]'' (2011) and the heist thriller ''[[Players (2012 film)|Players]]'' (2012). Only [[Dum Maaro Dum (film)|Dum Maaro Dum]] did well that year and was declared above average at the box office.
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| Bachchan then played the lead role in [[Rohit Shetty]]'s comedy ''[[Bol Bachchan]]'' (2012), which was a major blockbuster at the box office despite receiving mixed reviews from critics. Film critic Anupama Chopra called Bachchan a "good part of the film" and also commented that he "manages to sparkle even in a script that is lazy and determinedly lowbrow".<ref>{{cite web|last=Chopra |first=Anupama |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/anupama-chopra-s-review-bol-bachchan/article1-884509.aspx |website=Hindustan Times |title=Anupama Chopra's review: Bol Bachchan |date=7 July 2012 |accessdate=23 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141107042529/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/anupama-chopra-s-review-bol-bachchan/article1-884509.aspx |archivedate=7 November 2014 }}</ref> Bachchan received several awards for his role (Including [[Screen Awards|Screen]] & [[IIFA Awards|IIFA]]).
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| Bachchan then appeared in ''[[Dhoom 3]]'' (2013), which featured him and [[Uday Chopra]] reprising their roles from the previous two ''[[Dhoom (film series)|Dhoom]]'' films. In this instalment of the series, they were joined by [[Aamir Khan]] and [[Katrina Kaif]]. While the film became a major blockbuster, most critics commented that Bachchan's performance was overshadowed by Khan's.<ref>{{cite web|last=Chute|first=David|url=https://variety.com/2013/film/reviews/film-review-dhoom-3-1200983530/|website=Variety|title=Film Review: 'Dhoom: 3'|date=21 December 2013|accessdate=12 July 2015}}</ref> ''[[Dhoom 3]]'' currently ranks among the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Highest-grossing Hindi films|highest-grossing Hindi films]] of all time.
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| Bachchan was next seen in [[Farah Khan]]'s dance comedy ''[[Happy New Year (2014 film)|Happy New Year]]'', a musical heist film, playing the second lead to [[Shah Rukh Khan]]. The film featured an ensemble cast of [[Shah Rukh Khan]], [[Deepika Padukone]], [[Sonu Sood]], [[Boman Irani]], [[Vivaan Shah]] and [[Jackie Shroff]].
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| Bachchan was then seen in the 2015 family-drama ''[[All Is Well (2015 film)|All Is Well]]'', which failed at the box office. Bachchan's first release of 2016 was the comedy ''[[Housefull 3]]'', a sequel of the 2012 film ''[[Housefull 2]]''. The film was successful at the box office.<ref name="exp">{{Cite web | title = Housefull 3 box office collections: Akshay Kumar's movie grosses Rs. 100 crore worldwide in mere three days | work = The Indian Express | date = 4 June 2016 | accessdate = 6 June 2016 | url = http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/housefull-3-box-office-collections-akshay-kumar-jacqueline-fernandez-movie-business-fantastic-start-2834002/ }}</ref>
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| After over a 2-year absence from the silver screen, Abhishek starred in [[Anurag Kashyap]]'s ''[[Manmarziyaan]]'' alongside [[Taapsee Pannu]] and [[Vicky Kaushal]] which released in September 2018 and was successful at the box office. After ''Manmarziyaan'', Abhishek is slated to play the male lead in a [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]] production which is a biographical film about love story of poet [[Sahir Ludhianvi]] and author [[Amrita Pritam]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/abhishek-bachchan-finalized-sanjay-leela-bhansalis-sahir-ludhianvi-biopic/|title=WHAT? Abhishek Bachchan finalized for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Sahir Ludhianvi biopic? - Bollywood Hungama|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|date=26 July 2017|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=8 September 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> For the same film, [[Irrfan Khan]]'s name was discussed earlier, however later the role went to Abhishek.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/bollywood/irrfan-khan-and-priyanka-chopra-lead-sahir-ludhianvi-biopic|title=Irrfan & Priyanka Will Bring Alive the Sahir Ludhianvi Biopic|work=The Quint|access-date=8 September 2017|language=en}}</ref> For the female lead, [[Priyanka Chopra]] was approached, but she refused the project.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodbubble.com/bollywood-gossips/priyanka-refuses-sanjay-leela-bhansalis-sahir-ludhianvi-biopic/|title=Priyanka refuses Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Sahir Ludhianvi biopic? {{!}} Bollywood Bubble|date=27 August 2017|work=Bollywood Bubble|access-date=8 September 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Now Abhishek will be paired with his wife [[Aishwarya Rai|Aishwarya Rai Bachchan]] in this film.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/040917/no-priyanka-chopra-aishwarya-abhishek-for-sahir-ludhianvi-biopic.html|title=Not Priyanka but Aishwarya opposite Abhishek in Sahir Ludhianvi biopic?|date=4 September 2017|work=deccanchronicle.com/|access-date=8 September 2017|language=en}}</ref> After 2010, this film will reunite the couple once again for their 9th film together.
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| In September 2019, Bachchan started shooting for ''[[The Big Bull]]'' directed by Kookie Gulati,<ref>{{cite news |title='The Big Bull': Abhishek Bachchan's film produced by Ajay Devgn goes on floors |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-the-big-bull-abhishek-bachchan-s-film-produced-by-ajay-devgn-goes-on-floors-2790188/amp |accessdate=31 December 2019 |work=[[DNA India]] |date=16 September 2019}}</ref> and produced by [[Ajay Devgn]], [[Anand Pandit]] and Vikrant Sharma , Kumar Mangat Pathakwhich.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Abhishek Bachchan shares the first poster for his next 'The Big Bull' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/abhishek-bachchan-shares-the-first-poster-for-his-next-the-big-bull/articleshow/71166218.cms|access-date=12 July 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the film will not be released theatrically and will stream worldwide on [[Disney+Hotstar]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 June 2020|title=The Big Bull: Abhishek Bachchan film takes the OTT route|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/abhishek-bachchan-the-big-bull-disney-plus-hotstar-6461953/|access-date=12 July 2020|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> He will also be seen in [[Red Chillies Entertainment]] production ''[[Bob Biswas (film)|Bob Biswas]]'', that will go on floors and release in 2020.<ref>{{cite news |title='Bob Biswas': Abhishek Bachchan to play the titular role in Kahaani's prequel co-produced by Shah Rukh Khan |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-bob-biswas-abhishek-bachchan-to-play-the-titular-role-in-kahaani-s-prequel-co-produced-by-shah-rukh-khan-2803189/amp |accessdate=25 November 2019 |work=DNA |date=25 November 2019}}</ref> He will also feature in a [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] and Anurag Basu Productions film titled ''[[Ludo (film)|Ludo]]'', set for a 24 April 2020 release.<ref>{{cite news |title=Anurag Basu's upcoming film Ludo featuring Abhishek Bachchan, Rajkummar Rao to release on 24 April 2020- Entertainment News, Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/anurag-basus-upcoming-film-ludo-featuring-abhishek-bachchan-rajkummar-rao-to-release-on-24-april-2020-7831531.html |accessdate=27 December 2019 |work=Firstpost |date=27 December 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
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| == Sports ventures ==
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| Abhishek Bachchan bought the [[Pro Kabaddi League]] franchise team ''[[Jaipur Pink Panthers]]''<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140507/entertainment-bollywood/gallery/abhishek-bachchan-launches-nba-store "Abhishek Bachchan launches NBA store"]. ''Deccan Chronicle''.</ref><ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/abhishek-bachchan-pro-kabaddi-team-jaipur-pink-panthers-kabaddi-league/1/362828.html "Jaipur Pink Panthers – Abhishek Bachchan's Pro Kabaddi team"]. ''India Today''.</ref> and co-bought the [[Indian Super League]] football team ''[[Chennaiyin FC]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/indian-super-league-2014/news/231171-isl-chennaiyin-fc-launches-jersey-ozone-group-principal-sponsor |title=ISL: Chennaiyin FC Launches Jersey, Ozone Group Principal Sponsor|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009211150/http://sports.ndtv.com/indian-super-league-2014/news/231171-isl-chennaiyin-fc-launches-jersey-ozone-group-principal-sponsor |date=9 October 2014 |work=ndtv.com|archive-date=9 October 2014}}</ref> in 2014. [[Jaipur Pink Panthers]] won the first ever championships held in 2014.<ref>[http://ibnlive.in.com/news/jaipur-pink-panthers-win-pro-kabaddi-league-title/495504-5-23.html "Jaipur Pink Panthers win Pro Kabaddi League title"]. CNN-IBN.</ref> [[Chennaiyin FC]] won the ISL 2015 and 2018.
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| == Other work ==
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| In 2005, he was a part of Tamil director [[Mani Ratnam]]'s stage show, [[Netru, Indru, Naalai]], an event which sought to raise funds for The Banyan, a voluntary organisation which rehabilitates homeless women with mental illness in [[Chennai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/jun/15mani.htm |title=Mani Ratnam to direct Star Vijay's extravaganza |publisher=Rediff|date=15 June 2005 |accessdate=9 January 2013}}</ref>
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| In the summer of 2008, Bachchan, his wife, his father, and actors [[Preity Zinta]], [[Riteish Deshmukh]], and [[Madhuri Dixit]] starred in the "Unforgettable World Tour" stage production. The first leg covered the US, Canada, [[Trinidad]], and London. Bachchan is also involved in the functional and administrative operations of his father's company, originally known as ABCL, and renamed as AB Corp. Ltd. That company, along with Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., developed the Unforgettable production.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/149172.html |title=Amitabh-Abhishek planning world tour together : India Entertainment |publisher=Earthtimes.org |accessdate=13 November 2008}}</ref>
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| In 2011, Bachchan has promoted awareness of [[drug]] [[abuse]] in India as part of a citizen [[education]] [[Advocacy|campaign]]. The actor launched the Awareness Day race, which celebrated the silver jubilee of the country's [[Narcotics Control Bureau]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/gallery/anti-drugs-rally-abhishek-bachchan-bollywood-youth/1/4436.html|title=Abhishek Bachchan promotes anti-drugs campaign|work=[[India Today]]|accessdate=15 April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-15/bollywood/29417955_1_drugs-substances-deepika-padukone|title=Abhi's takes part in an anti-drugs campaign|accessdate=15 April 2011|work=The Times of India |date=15 April 2011}}</ref>
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| == Brand ambassador ==
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| Bachchan has been brand ambassador for products like [[LG]] [[Home appliances]],<ref>{{cite news|author=Omkar Sapre|agency=TNN|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2008-02-28/news/27724010_1_brand-ambassador-abhishek-bachchan-lg-electronics-india |title=LG to drop Abhishek Bachchan as brand ambassador |work=The Economic Times |date=28 February 2008 |accessdate=9 January 2013}}</ref> American Express credit cards,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.exchange4media.com/news/story.aspx?Section_id=3&News_id=23488 |title=American Express ropes in Abhishek Bachchan as brand ambassador for Platinum Club |publisher=Exchange4media.com |date=8 November 2006 |accessdate=9 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129162620/http://www.exchange4media.com/news/story.aspx?Section_id=3&News_id=23488 |archivedate=29 November 2014 }}</ref> [[Videocon]] [[Direct-broadcast satellite television|DTH]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Satish Sundaresan, Bollywood Hungama |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2010/abhishek-ambassador-videocon-090310.html |title=Abhishek becomes Brand Ambassador for Videocon DTH |publisher=OneIndia |date=9 March 2010 |accessdate=9 January 2013}}</ref> [[Motorola]] [[mobile phone|mobiles]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k6/june/junerel11.htm |title=Motorola unveils first Indian Motostar: Abhishek Bachchan |publisher=Indiantelevision.com |date=4 June 2006 |accessdate=9 January 2013}}</ref> [[Ford Fiesta]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodmantra.com/news/abhishek-bachchan-ford-fiesta-s-brand-ambassador/1028/ |title=Abhishek Bachchan Ford Fiesta's Brand Ambassador | Abhishek Bachchan |publisher=Bollywoodmantra.com |date=8 November 2005 |accessdate=9 January 2013}}</ref> and [[Idea Cellular]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood-news/idea-signs-abhishek-bachchan-for-3-years/20376 |title=Idea signs Abhishek Bachchan for 3 years |publisher=Businessofcinema.com |date=24 December 2012 |accessdate=9 January 2013}}</ref>
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| In 2009, Abhishek Bachchan was announced the winner of the "Best Brand Ambassador of the Year" award at the [[NDTV]] Techlife Awards 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/abhishek-bachchan-is-best-brand-ambassador-of-the-year-news-bollywood-kkfsb6fddia.html |title=Abhishek Bachchan is Best Brand Ambassador of the Year|publisher=Sify |date=4 May 2009 |accessdate=19 January 2013}}</ref>
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| AdEx India, a division of TAM Media Research conducted a study on celebrity brand endorsements for the period of Jan–Dec 2010 in which Abhishek Bachchan eats the pie with a 4.7% share ad volume out of the 41.5% film actors on the endorsement circuit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/ENT-abhishek-tops-the-celebrity-brand-endorsement-survey-2009764.html |title=Abhishek tops the celebrity brand endorsement survey |publisher=daily.bhaskar.com |date=11 April 2011 |accessdate=9 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Entertainment/Brand-Bachchan/Article1-700375.aspx |title=Brand Bachchan |work=Hindustan Times |date=21 May 2011 |accessdate=9 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013004027/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Entertainment/Brand-Bachchan/Article1-700375.aspx |archivedate=13 October 2012 }}</ref>
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| Abhishek Bachchan became the brand ambassador for TTK Prestige, part of the [[TTK Group]] in October 2013<ref>[http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-09-30/news/42536797_1_ttk-prestige-smart-kitchen-brand-ambassadors "TTK signs Aishwarya, Abhishek Bachchan as brand ambassadors"]. ''timesofindia-economictimes''. 30 September 2013</ref> along with his wife [[Aishwarya Rai Bachchan]].
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| In 2014, he became the brand ambassador for the END7 campaign of the [[Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases]]. The goal of the campaign is to eradicate seven different tropical diseases by 2020.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rajagopal|first=Divya|title=Abhishek Bachchan to promote campaign on tropical diseases|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-02-11/news/47235819_1_abhishek-bachchan-goodwill-ambassador-ntds|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=11 February 2014}}</ref>
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| == Personal life ==
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| [[File:Aishwarya With Abhishek.jpg|thumb|right|Bachchan with wife [[Aishwarya Rai]] in 2014.]]
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| In October 2002, at his father [[Amitabh Bachchan]]'s 60th birthday celebration, Abhishek and actress [[Karisma Kapoor]] announced their engagement.<ref name="intoday">{{cite web | url=http://headlinestoday.intoday.in/site/headlines_today/programme/'17+flops+set+me+straight'/1/76652.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716181433/http://headlinestoday.intoday.in/site/headlines_today/programme/'17+flops+set+me+straight'/1/76652.html |archive-date=16 July 2011 | title=17 flops set me straight | publisher=Headlines Today | accessdate=15 October 2010 }} [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOBbOz8e3pU Interview video Part 1 of 10]</ref> The engagement was called off in January 2003. Bachchan fell in love with [[Aishwarya Rai]] whilst filming for ''[[Dhoom 2]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Abhishek details his love story with Aishwarya|url=http://www.sawfnews.com/Bollywood/40440.aspx|accessdate=25 January 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120126152659/http://www.sawfnews.com/bollywood/40440.aspx|archivedate=26 January 2012}}</ref> though both of them had already appeared together in ''[[Dhai Akshar Prem Ke]]'' (in which her then longtime boyfriend, [[Salman Khan]], made a brief cameo) and ''[[Kuch Naa Kaho]]''. Bachchan and Rai announced their engagement on 14 January 2007 which was later confirmed by his father, Amitabh Bachchan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/-it-was-sudden...but-this-is-the-21st-century-one-must-be-prepared--/21032/ |title=It was sudden...but this is the 21st century, one must be prepared |work=The Indian Express |date=16 January 2007 |accessdate=9 January 2013}}</ref> The couple was married on 20 April 2007, according to traditional Hindu rituals of the [[Bunt (community)|Bunt]] community, to which Rai belongs. The wedding took place in a private ceremony at the Bachchan residence, ''Prateeksha'', in [[Juhu]], [[Mumbai]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/apr/20wed.htm |title=Abhishek arrives on horseback for wedding |publisher=Rediff|date=31 December 2004 |accessdate=19 January 2013}}</ref> but was heavily covered by the entertainment media. The couple appeared on ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'' in September 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/sep/30/ash-abhishek-on-oprah.htm |title=Rediff |publisher=Rediff.com |date=30 September 2009 |accessdate=11 June 2013}}</ref> and were described as more famous than [[Brangelina]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/oprah-calls-abhishek-kareena-more-famous-than-brangelina_42269.htm |title=Abhishek kisses kareena navel|publisher=Zeenews.india.com |accessdate=11 June 2013|date=30 September 2009}}</ref> They have been described as a [[supercouple]] in the Indian media.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1858526.cms |title=It's London in spring time! |work=The Times of India |date=4 April 2007 |accessdate=19 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/holnus/009200908011821.htm |title=The Hindu News Update Service |work=The Hindu |date=1 August 2009 |accessdate=19 January 2013 |location=Chennai, India |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131007033725/http://www.hindu.com/holnus/009200908011821.htm |archivedate=7 October 2013 }}</ref> Rai gave birth to a baby girl on 16 November 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan delivers a baby girl!|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-delivers-a-baby-girl/|publisher=Bollywood Life|accessdate=16 November 2011|date=16 November 2011}}</ref><ref name=Beti-B>{{cite news|last=Joshi|first=Tushar|title=Beti-B finally has a name|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-14/news-interviews/31160250_1_baby-girl-abhishek-bachchan-beti-b|accessdate=13 March 2012|newspaper=The Times of India|date=14 March 2012}}</ref> Her daughter became quite popular by the name of "Beti B" which was named by the fans and the media, since the couple took over four months to name their daughter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/bachchan-baby-gets-a-name/20120314.htm |title=Bachchan baby gets a name!|publisher=Rediff|date=14 March 2012 |accessdate=19 January 2013}}</ref>
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| On 11 July 2020, he tested positive for [[COVID-19]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Amitabh Bachchan: Bollywood star and son Abhishek in hospital with coronavirus |url=https://news.sky.com/story/amitabh-bachchan-bollywood-star-and-son-abhishek-in-hospital-with-coronavirus-12026624 |accessdate=11 July 2020 |work=[[Sky News]] |date=11 July 2020}}</ref> and was discharged on 8 August after testing negative.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-08|title=Abhishek Bachchan discharged from hospital, Amitabh Bachchan thanks well wishers|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/abhishek-bachchan-discharged-from-hospital-coronavirus-negative-6545955/|access-date=2020-08-10|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
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| For his roles in the films ''Yuva'' (2004), ''Sarkar'' (2006) and ''Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna'' (2006), Bachchan won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}}
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| *2005: "Right Here Right Now : [[Bluffmaster!]]" <small>([[Sunidhi Chauhan]] feat. Abhishek Bachchan)</small>
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| *2015: "[[Until the Sun Comes Up]]" <small>([[Raghav]] feat. Abhishek Bachchan & [[Nelly]])</small>
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