Abhishek Bachchan is a Bollywood actor who was born on February 5th 1976 in Mumbai. He is the son of legendary stars Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. He is the grandson of Harivansh Rai Bachchan, the great poet of Hindi literature. This Bollywood star is married to Aishwarya Rai, Bollywood actress and former Miss World. He has an elder sister, Shweta Bachchan Nanda. Abhishek Bachchan did his schooling from Jamnabai Narsee School, Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai and Modern School, New Delhi. He has completed his high school from Aiglon College in Switzerland. After that he went to the United States for pursuing higher educational degree at Boston University. But he left his studies halfway in order to establish his acting career in Bollywood.

Career of Abhishek Bachchan
In the year 2000, Abhishek Bachchan debuted with the movie Refugee. It was directed by renowned director J.P. Dutta. This movie also starred debutant Kareena Kapoor. In the next four years, Junior Bachchan did many more films but he did not get much success. After delivering a number of consistent flops, Abhishek Bachchan gave a hit in the year 2004 with movies like `Yuva` and `Dhoom.` His performance in `Yuva` was highly praised by the critics. He also received his first Filmfare award and several other awards in the category of best supporting actor for this movie. Since then, Abhishek Bachchan starred in many more films and eventually established himself as a successful actor of the Hindi movie industry.

In the year 2005 Abhishek Bachchan delivered several hits like `Bunty Aur Babli`, `Dus`, `Sarkar` and `Bluffmaster`. For his wonderful performance in `Sarkar`, he won his second Filmfare Award as the Best Supporting Actor. In 2006, he played an important role in the movie `Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna`, directed by Karan Johar. His other two films of the same year were `Umrao Jaan` and `Dhoom 2`. His movies of the year 2007 were `Guru`, `Jhoom Barabar Jhoom`, `Ram Gopal Varma ki Aag` and `Laaga Chunari me Daag`. In the multi-starrer movie, `Shootout at Lokhandawala`, he made a short appearance. In 2008, Abhishek Bachchan delivered `Sarkar Raj` (sequel of Sarkar), `Drona`, `Dostana` and `Mission Istanbul`. For the movie Sarkar Raj, he again got the Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting actor. His movie `Dostana` did very good business at the box office and he also won the IIFA Best Comedian Award for his performance. In the year 2009, his movie `Delhi-6` released. In the same year, Bachchan produced the Hindi film `Paa` for AB Corp. Ltd. The film is based on a rare genetic condition known as progeria and places emphasis on a father-son relationship. Abhishek played the father of Amitabh Bachchan. Vidya Balan played the role Abhishek`s mother. The film received positive reviews and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.

In 2010, he starred as the villain in Mani Ratnam`s `Raavan`, alongside his wife Aishwarya. In the same year, he appeared in Ashutosh Gowariker`s `Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey.` In April 2011, Abhishek starred in the action film `Game` directed by Abhinay Deo. Later in that month, he played the lead in `Dum Maaro Dum`, which opened to mostly positive reviews from critics.

Abhishek Bachchan is actively involved in the administrative and serviceable operations of Amitabh Bachchan`s AB Corp. Ltd.

Filmography of Abhishek Bachchan
2011 Dum Maaro Dum
2011 Game
2010 Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se
2010 Jhootha Hi Sahi (voice)
2010 Raavan
2009 Paa
2009 Delhi-6
2008 Dostana
2008 Drona
2008 Mission Istaanbul: Darr Ke Aagey Jeet Hai!
2008 Sarkar Raj
2007 Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman
2007 Ram Gopal Varma`s Indian Flames
2007 Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
2007 Shootout at Lokhandwala
2007 Guru
2006 Dhoom:2
2006 Umrao Jaan
2006 Lage Raho Munna Bhai
2006 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
2006 Alag: He Is Different.... He Is Alone...
2005 Ek Ajnabee
2005 Neal `N` Nikki
2005 Home Delivery: Aapko... Ghar Tak
2005 Salaam Namaste
2005 Antarmahal: Views of the Inner Chamber
2005 Dus
2005 Sarkar
2005 Bunty Aur Babli
2004 Naach
2004 Rakht
2004 Dhoom
2004 Phir Milenge
2004 Hum Tum
2004 Yuva
2004 Run
2003 LOC: Kargil
2003 Zameen
2003 Kuch Naa Kaho
2003 Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost
2003 Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
2002 Shararat
2002 Om Jai Jagadish
2002 Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya
2002 Desh
2001 Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai...
2000 Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke
2000 Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
2000 Refugee