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Education qualifications of the Bachchan family members

etimes.in | Last updated on - Jul 8, 2024, 12:40 IST
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​Bachchans are known for their immense contribution to Indian cinema​


The Bachchan family is one of the most prominent families in the Indian film industry, with several members achieving success in acting, film production, and other fields. The cinema legacy started by Amitabh Bachchan has been successfully carried on by his son Abhishek Bachchan, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and grandson Agastya Nanda. Speaking about cinema and entertainment, Jaya Bachchan is all well-reputed as her husband and son. Here are the educational qualifications of the key members of the Bachchan family:

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​Amitabh Bachchan​


Amitabh Bachchan completed his schooling at Boys' High School & College in Allahabad and Sherwood College in Nainital. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Science from Kirori Mal College in 1962.

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​Jaya Bachchan​


Jaya Bachchan (née Bhaduri) is a highly educated individual. She completed her schooling from St. Joseph's Convent School, Bhopal. Later, she pursued a Bachelor's degree in Arts from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune.

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​Abhishek Bachchan​


Abhishek Bachchan attended Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai, and later completed his schooling from Aiglon College in Switzerland. He has also studied in Jamnabai Narsee School, and Modern School in Vasant Vihar, Delhi. He studied business in the United States at Boston University but dropped out to pursue a career in acting.


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​Aishwarya Rai Bachchan​


Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a former Miss World and accomplished actress. She completed her schooling at Arya Vidya Mandir High School in Mumbai. She completed intermediate at Jai Hind College and DG Ruparel College. Later, she pursued a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Rachana Sansad Academy of Architecture but left to pursue a career in modeling and acting.

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​Shweta Bachchan Nanda​



Shweta Bachchan Nanda, the daughter of Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, attended Modern School, New Delhi, and later completed her education at a prestigious doon school in Dehradun. She also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

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​Navya Naveli Nanda​



Navya Naveli Nanda, the granddaughter of Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, studied at Fordham University in New York City. She has a Bachelor's degree in Digital Technology & UX Design.

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​Agastya Nanda​



Agastya Nanda, the grandson of Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, has studied at Sevenoaks School in London. He has kept a relatively low profile regarding his educational pursuits. However, he has been seen attending events and is assumed to be pursuing higher education.

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​Nikhil Nanda​

Son-in-law of the Bachchan family, Nikhil Nanda is the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Escorts Kubota Limited. He completed his schooling from the Doon School in Dehradun and then obtained a degree in business managment from Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, United States.

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​Harivansh Rai Bachchan​

Amitabh Bachchan's father Harivansh Rai Bachchan was a poet. He is best known for his work Madhushala. He was born in the year 1907 in the village Babupatti near Allahabad in a Kayastha family to Pratap Narayan Shrivastav and Saraswati Devi. He pursued his higher education from Allahabad University and Banaras Hindu University. He joined the English department of Allahabad University as a faculty in 1941. He obtained his PhD from Cambridge on W.B Yeats and occultism.

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​Teji Bachchan​

Teji Harivansh Rai Srivastava Bachchan, the wife of Harivansh Rai Bachchan and mother of Amitabh Bachchan was a social activist. Born on 12 August 1914 at Faisalabad, Pakistan, Teji Bachchan taught psychology at Khoob Chand Degree College, Lahore.

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The legendary Bachchan family

The Bachchan family has made an indelible mark on Indian cinema, spanning generations with their talent and influence. Amitabh Bachchan, the patriarch, is a legendary actor whose iconic performances have defined Bollywood for decades. His wife, Jaya Bachchan, is celebrated for her versatility and depth in acting. Their son, Abhishek Bachchan, has carved his own niche with notable roles and versatility. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek's wife, is an international icon known for her beauty and acting prowess. Together, the Bachchan family has contributed immensely to Indian cinema's legacy, leaving an enduring impact on audiences worldwide.

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Where do Bachchans belong to?

The Bachchan family hails from Allahabad (now Prayagraj), a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Originally, the family belonged to Babupatti village in the Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh. Amitabh Bachchan, the legendary actor and patriarch of the family, was born in Allahabad. The family has deep roots in the region, with strong ties to the cultural and social fabric of Uttar Pradesh. While Amitabh Bachchan's father Harivansh Rai Bachchan belongs to UP, his mother Teji Bachchan was from Lyallpur, Punjab, British India.

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​Did you know that Amitabh Bachchan made his film debut in a national award winning movie?​

Though, he came on the screen in the film Saat Hindustani, Amitabh Bachchan's debut was a voice narrator in Mrinal Sen's National Award-winning film Bhuvan Shome. He won his first Filmfare Award for Anand which released in 1971.

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