Biography

Date of Birth
5 February 1976, India

Birth Name
Abhishek Amitabh Srivastav

Nickname
Baby B
Junior B
A B
Junior
Abi
Abhi

Height
6' 3" (1.91 m)

Favourite Perfume: Eternity

Favourite Food: Anything Indian

Favourite Holiday Spot: My home

Philosophy of life: Whatever you do, do it from the heart

My weakness: Animals and birds

Languages known: English, Hindi, French

Something about yourself you would like to change: Maybe my physique

Dream Role: Agnipath

Director you would like to work with: Whoever wants to work with me

Favourite Directors: Manmohan Desai and all those who can complete a film successfully

Best compliment paid by a woman: My mother and sister are the only women who've complimented me

What the critics say: I have a bad voice, my diction is not right and my eyes lack intensity

Kind of books I enjoy reading: Autobiographies. Marlon Brando's has been one of the books I've enjoyed the most

Actors I admire: Dad, Manoj Bajpai, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff and Govinda

Favourite Co-stars: Kareena, Keerthi Reddy and Aishwarya Rai

Favourite Websites: No time to surf the net now. I just use it to send and receive mails

Biography

Aquarian Abhishek Srivastav was born in February 7, 1965, son of Bollywood mega-stars, Jaya Bhaduri and Amitabh Bachchan, brother to Shweta, uncle to her two children (Navya Naveli & Agastye), and the grandson of Harivansh Rai Srivastav, Hindu and Urdu poet, who wrote under the pen-name of Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

He was enrolled in the prestigious Jamnabai Narsee School and Bombay Scottish School, both in Bombay; as well as Modern School in Vasant Vihar in Delhi. After completing school he went to further his studies in Aiglon College. He also studied Business in the United States, but changed his mind and decided to try his luck in Bollywood.

Starting in 2000 with 'Refugee', he went on to star in many other films.

He has also been a playback singer in 'Bluffmaster', and 'Dhoom'.

Success did elude Abhishek at first, but the public starting appreciating him, especially for his role in 'Yuva', Bunty Aur Babli', 'Sarkar', and 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kahena' for which he has won a total of 6 awards. He also has two non-film awards, and has been the recipient of 'Yash Bharatiya Sammam' from the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

2004 was a good year for him. His performance in Mani Ratnam's Yuva, proved his mettle as an actor. He portrayed the character of Lallan which earned him the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award and many wins at major film award functions. The same year, he starred in Dhoom which was his first major hit. In 2005, he shot to fame with four consecutive hits Bunty Aur Babli, Sarkar, Dus and Bluffmaster. He won his second Filmfare Award in the Best Supporting Actor category for Sarkar He was also nominated for Filmfare Best Actor Award for his role in Bunty Aur Babli.

His first 2006 release, the multi-starrer Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) was one of the highest grossing films of the year. He was also a part of Mani Ratnam's stage show, Netru, Indru, Naalai alongside many other co-stars. His second release Umrao Jaan failed to do well at the box office. His third release Dhoom 2, a sequel to his first hit Dhoom did very well at the box office.

His first release in 2007 was Guru. He has received much acclaim for his performance and the film emerged as his first solo hit.

He recently made a brief appearance in the multi-starrer Shootout at Lokhandwala which released on May 25, 2007.

As far as his personal love life, he was engaged to Bollywood hottie, Karishma Kapoor, but the engagement was broken. Then he met Aishwarya Rai, who was his co-star in several movies, they got engaged, and were married on April 20, 2007 in Juhu, Bombay. Festivities started as early as April 17, and continued with firecrackers and lights at the Srivastav residences at Pratiskha and Jalsa, as well as the Rai's flat in Bandra.

Didn't finish studying business in the United States since he wanted to become an actor. His father, Amitabh Bachchan, supported Abhishek's decision.

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

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

About his father taking on the role of Marlon Brando in _Sarkar (2005)_ : "Please don't compare my father with Brando. It belittles both the actors who are big in their own fields. Even if my father plays _The Godfather (1972)_ , he'll do so in his own way."