Questions, assumptions and speculations apart, Small B is as enigmatic as his Big Dad. And, as is the norm with the Lions and the Bachchans, Abhi always moves in groups -- preferably with those of the same surname. He is spotted at functions towering over his petite mother, Jaya Bachchan; he has almost always been seen hand-in-hand with his Beauty Queen wife, Aishwarya Rai; he is also seen walking shoulder-to-shoulder with his larger-than-life father, Amitabh Bachchan. Whatever/wherever he is, Abhishek has always been the object of focus of every snap-happy scribe.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is considered by many trade analysts as the most bankable female actor in Bollywood. Ash is not in the Hall of Fame for being the bahu of India's most celebrated superstar. Nor for being wife to one of Bollywood's most ambitious superstar aspirants. The Bachchan canopy just adds to the allure of this ethereal beauty, who has won for herself the tag of being India's first international superstar.
Amitabh Bachchan announced yesterday on Twitter that Aishwarya Rai is pregnant. Here is a pictorial factfile on Abhishek and Aishwarya, the expectant and excited Bachchans.
"Abhiash" are known as the supercouple of Bollywood.
Born to legendary actors Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek always wanted to be an actor.
Abhishek on being a part of the first family of Bollywood: "We're a family. We are happy about that. Being the first, second or third family doesn't matter to us. That changes every two years."
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is the highest paid actress in India.
Must see movies of Aishwarya Rai: 'Sarkar Raj', 'Jodhaa Akbar', 'Provoked', 'Guru', 'Dhoom 2', 'Devdas', 'Josh', 'Taal' and 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'
Amitabh Bachchan revealed yesterday that Aishwarya is pregnant.
Abhishek on his parents: "My dad and mom are too great for anyone to even try to be like them. So why should I even try?".
Says Abhishek, "Hits and flops are not in my hand. We do our job to the best to our ability and leave the rest to the audience. Whatever the audience decides, we humbly accept it."
"Every actor wants to be famous and people must admire the work of an actor. Obviously, I am enjoying the fame conferred on me. It's not about being Mr. Popular, it's about doing what you think is right. I like to believe I am able to do that," says Abhishek about himself.
Abhishek is also involved with his father's company A.B.C.L.,which later collaborated with Wizcraft Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., and developed the Unforgettable Productions. The re-launched AB Corp. has also joined hands with Reliance Big Entertainment for a joint venture, nearly worth 1500 crores, recently.
The "Bachchan Bahu" has been a lucky mascot for the family. Abhishek's first venture as a producer, 'Paa,' was one of the biggest superhits in 2009 and won many awards.
Statistics has it that Aishwarya used to receive at least two movie offers a day!
In 2002, Abhishek announced his engagement with Karisma Kapoor, which was called off in early 2005. Prior to Abhishek, Aishwarya also had romatic link-ups with Salman Khan and Vivek Oberoi.
Aishwarya is the first Bollywood actress to be immortalised in wax at the world famous Madame Tussaud's wax museum in London.
It is speculated that it was during 'Guru' that Abhishek fell in love with Aishwarya, and proposed to her after the world premiere of the film.
The couple got married in 2007, after the sucess of 'Guru', which has saw a sizzling chemistry between the lead pair.
Abhishek has done several films with Aishwarya, including: 'Dhai Akshar Prem Ke', 'Kuch Naa Kaho', 'Umrao Jaan', 'Dhoom 2', 'Guru' and 'Sarkar Raj'.
They got married in a "quiet ceremony", with only few close friends and relatives in attendence but the wedding hogged headlines for weeks.
Aishwarya has featured on the TIMES magazaine list of "100 Most Influential People in the World Today". She became the first indian actress to be part of Cannes film festival jury, in 2003.
On being asked how he proposed to Aishwarya, Abhishek said, "I was filming in New York for a movie, and used to stand in the balcony of my hotel room and wish that 'One day, wouldn't it be nice if I was with her, married,' and so i took her to the same balcony and asked her to marry me."
Aishwarya said that the proposal was "Sweet and at the same time real..."
Abhishek Bachchan wants filmmakers to sign him and Ash together as he feels they share great on-screen chemistry.
Aishwarya on criticism: "I follow the Buddhist principle: Smile as abuse is hurled your way and this too shall pass."
Aishwarya on being sexy: "Sexy in India is not considered positive. But, with today's crop of fresh faces in the modelling arena, being sexy is an asset."
Abhi's motto in life has always been "Whatever you do, do it from the heart."
The dynamic duo will be seen together in Raj Kumar Santoshi's comedy, 'Ladies & Gentleman'.
Abhishek Bachchan is set to play a Casanova in the film, while Aishwarya will be one (a major one) of his love interests.
Aishwarya appeared in the world's most watched TV show, 'Oprah Winfrey Show', in 2009 with Abhishek Bachchan (their first interview together).
Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were invited by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to attend the Oscars this year.