Abhishek Bachchan

Didnt finish studying business in the United States since he wanted to become an actor. His father, Amitabh Bachchan , supported Abhisheks decision.

Son of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri. Grandson of Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

: Engaged to Karisma Kapoor

Was engaged to Karisma Kapoor before the engagement was mutually broken off without any explanations by both parties.

Became a Mama (maternal uncle) in 1997, when his married sister, Shweta Nanda, gave birth to a baby girl.

Has a niece called Navya Naveli and a nephew called Agastye born to his sister Shweta Nanda.

His engagement to Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was announced on Sunday January 14, 2007, at the Bachchan residence near Juhu. The wedding was held on 20 Apr 2007. The wedding took place in a private ceremony at the Bachchan residence Prateeksha in Juhu, Mumbai.

His first child, a daughter named Aaradhya, was born on November 16, 2011. Aaradhya is a Sanskrit word meaning "first one, pleasing or worthy of being worshiped.".

He won his first Filmfare award for the critically acclaimed Yuva in 2004 opposite Rani Mukerji. Critics felt it was his chemistry with Rani that really helped his performance.

Was signed for Hamraaz but opted out.

Cousins name is Ravi Srivastava. He is the son of Kishore Srivastava ( Amitabhs cousin).

Uncles names are Kishore Srivastava and Ashok Srivastava. They are Amitabh s paternal cousins.

Nephew of actor Rajeev Verma ( Married to mom Jayas sister Rita). Aunt Rita Bhaduri is always mistaken for actress Rita Badhuri. This is due to them both having the same name.

Has 2 cousins. They are the children of actor Rajeev Verma and Rita Bhadhuri. The first cousins name is Shiladitya Verma. He is a painter based in Bhopal. He is married to Poorvi Karanwar. The other cousins name is Thathaghat Verma. He is a software engineer based in Mumbai. He is married to Darshika Mahajan.

Starred in Boney Kapoor shelved film " Dil Chor". Co starring Kareena Kapoor and Snehal Dhabi. Directed by Satish Kaushik. The film was a remake of Tamil film Raja. But David Dhawan used all the comic scenes for his film Jodi. No. 1. This made Boney scrap the film.

Starred in Sanjay Gupta s shelved film" Dilli Ka Thug". Co starring Sonu Sood, Boman Irani. Produced by Vinod Bachchan. This was in 2008.

Starred in ABCLs shelved film " Samjauta Express". Directed by Rakesh Mehra. It was to be a light hearted take on the relationship between Pakistan and India. Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Manisha Koirala, Rani Mukherjee with Amitabh Bachchan in a Special Appearance. This was in 2002.

Starred in Vashu Bhagnanis shelved film directed by Madhur Bhandakar. This was in 2002.

Starred in Bunty Walias shelved film " Umeed" based on the 1996 Malta boat tragedy. Directed by Navraaz Kaur.The film co starred Sanjay Dutt. Sunny Deols Kaafila was based on the same story. This was in 2004.

Starred in Satish Rajwades shelved film " Akhand". Co starring Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty. Akshay was to play the role of a evil jailer. This was in 2004.

Starred in Ripple Entertainment and Fox Studios shelved film " The Last Revolutionary", directed by Priyadarshan. The film was to be based on the life and times of freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad. The film was going to be shot in English and released for a international audience. The film going to be shot on the same scale as the film " Gandhi". This was in 2001.

Rinke Khanna auditioned for the lead role in Aakhri Mughal, but was not selected due to her height. Aakhri Mughal was to be Abhishek s debut film.

In 1998, Aditya Chopra was set to direct a film titled " Purushartha". Starring Amitabh Bachchan , Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan. Aditya decided to shelve the film when J.P. Dutta offered Abhishek Aakhri Mughal.

Was to star in Nagesh Kukunoors film " Bemisal" with Rani Mukherjee. They were later replaced by Karan Nath and Sameera Reddy. The film was eventually shelved.

Was going to star in Meghna Gulzars "Milte Hain" opposite Vidya Balan, Produced by Sanjay Gupta. John Abraham was also approached for the same role. This was in 2010.

Starred in TIPS Films shelved movie directed by Mohit Suri. Co starring Fardeen Khan, Sonam Kapoor. This was in 2012. It was said to be a road movie similar to Zindagi Milegi Na Dobaara.

Abhishek was signed by Vashu Bhagnani for the film Beta No. 1 in 1999. Vashu decided to change the subject and produce Tera Jadoo Chal Gaya.

Abhishek Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan hold the Guinness World record for being the only father-son duo to have played reversed roles on-screen in Paa .

Starred in ABCLs shelved film "Aawaz" directed by Rakesh Mehra. This was in 2001.

Hema Malini was to direct a film Starring Rekha, Esha Deol, Abhishek Bachchan. The film had Rekha and Esha playing mother and daughter.The plot was based on classical music. This was in 2005.

Farah Sultan Ahmed , wife of Director Sultan Ahmed, wanted to remake Ganga Ki Saugandh with Abhishek Bachchan.This was in 2005.

Critics have a job to do. They do not criticise you without reason.

A birthday is just another day where you go to work and people give you love. Age is just a state of mind, and you are as old as you think you are. You have to count your blessings and be happy.

The joy and happiness it gives you or the emotions you go through when you hold your child in your arms for the first time are indescribable! I really thought that there was going be this moment when a ray of light from heaven would come pouring in, background music would start playing with angels singing, but none of that happens!,I like working on my birthday, so I always do. .