It's legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan's birthday on October 11. As an ode to the biggest entertainer in the film industry on his 80th birthday, we take a look at his pictures with his family, who he holds very close to his heart. (All pictures/Instagram account of Abhishek Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan)
Updated On: 2022-10-11 07:21 AM IST
Born on October 11, 1942, Amitabh Bachchan's real surname is Shrivastava. His father, acclaimed poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, had adopted the pen name 'Bachchan'. So, the family adopted this surname. Big B was initially named Inquilaab, inspired by the phrase Inquilab Zindabad.
Abhishek Bachchan shared this cute picture and wrote alongside, "Still the same camaraderie... I'm just a bit taller now... Ok, ok,ok and our fashion sense has evolved too (thank God!) #fathersandsons #buddiesforlife [sic]"
This is a rare picture of Amitabh Bachchan surrounded by the kids of the 'Bachchan' family, who came to see him when he was recuperating in the hospital. We take a look at some more photos from Amitabh Bachchan's family album.
In 2019, on August 2, Abhishek Bachchan shared this very candid picture and wrote alongside, "37 years ago in the Breach Candy hospital. My father was recovering from a near-fatal accident on the sets of his film Coolie. Today- 2nd August we celebrate his second birthday as he was miraculously revived by the doctors on this day. Happy Birthday, Pa! Love you. #TrueLegendsAreBornTwice [sic]"
A rare picture of Teji Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan's mother. The little one in the picture is actor Abhishek Bachchan.
Amitabh Bachchan with a young Abhishek Bachchan. Junior Bachchan is a spitting image of his father, don't you think so?
The entire Bachchan family clan, including father Harivansh Rai Bachchan, mother Teji Bachchan, brother Ajitabh Bachchan! A rare picture shared by Abhishek Bachchan on his Instagram account.
A young Abhishek Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan give a peck on their daddy dearest's cheeks.
Amitabh Bachchan poses with wife Jaya Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan at a function.
Another picture of the Bachchan family, including late Teji Bachchan and late Harivanshrai Bachchan.
Abhishek Bachchan accompanies father Amitabh Bachchan to an event in this vintage picture.
Three generations - Abhishek Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan and late poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan.
A young Jaya Bachchan looks poised and beautiful.
A candid moment captured! A young Abhishek Bachchan keeps company to Amitabh Bachchan.
Amitabh Bachchan's son Abhishek Bachchan with wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and granddaughter Aaradhya Bachchan, when she turned 1.
Son Abhishek Bachchan with wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and grand-daughter Aaradhya Bachchan at a recent match of their 'Jaipur Pink Panthers' team.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan walks along with granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda, daughter of Shweta Bachchan Nanda.
Abhishek Bachchan had shared 'Then and Now' picture with his father Amitabh Bachchan and sister Shweta Bachchan.
Amitabh Bachchan poses proudly with his family as he receives the national award for his role in 'Pink'.
Abhishek Bachchan shows of his hi-end gadget to parents Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan.
Amitabh Bachchan strikes a filmy pose with his better half, Jaya Bachchan.
Amitabh Bachchan poses with grand-daughter Navya Naveli Nanda, daughter of Shweta Bachchan.
Abhishek Bachchan with sister Shweta Bachchan and mother Jaya Bachchan.
Shweta Bachchan at a ramp show. She was the showstopper for designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla.
