Trivia

• He is of Punjabi Sikh heritage from his grandmother Teji's side, while also of Bengali Kulin Brahmin descent from his mother Jaya Bhaduri's side
• The original last name of Abhishek's parental family is Srivastav, Bachchan being the pen name used by his grandfather. However, when his father Amitabh entered films, he did so under his father's pen name
• Abhishek was dyslexic as a child which he overcame
• Didn't finish studying business in the United States since he wanted to become an actor. His father, Amitabh Bachchan, supported Abhishek's decision
• Son of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri. Grandson of Harivansh Rai Bachchan
• Engaged to Karisma Kapoor (2002)
• 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, 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