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India.com
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Bachchan family's educational qualifications: Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Shweta Bachchan, Navya Nanda, who is most educated?
Bachchan family's educational qualifications: Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Shweta Bachchan, Navya Nanda, who is most educated? For fans of megastar Amitabh Bachchan, catching a glimpse of him is nothing less than a festival. Every day, Starstruck fans from various cities gathered outside the megastar's 'Jalsa' residence just to get a glimpse of him. Often referred to as the 'Shahenshah' (Emperor) of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan has appeared in more than 200 films. But do you know who is the most educated in the Bachchan Family? Beyond acting, Amitabh Bachchan has also been a television host, playback singer, film producer, and former politician. Bachchan finished his primary and secondary education at Boys' High School. He attended college in Allahabad and Sherwood College in Nainital. Speaking about his higher studies, 'Shahenshah' (Emperor) of Bollywood pursued his Bachelor's degree in Science from Kirori Mal College in Delhi. 'The hostel was a witness to the lives of so many distinguished alumni, including one and only Shri Amitabh Bachchan, who at one time resided at the campus. There are so many distinguished alumni in every sphere- administration, media, politics, academics, research etc,' reads the official website of Kirori Mal College Hostel Alumni Foundation. Acclaimed actor Abhishek Bachchan went to Bombay Scottish School and Aiglon College in Switzerland to complete his education. Speaking about his educational qualification, Abhishek went to Modern School in Vasant Vihar and Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai. For higher studies, the 'Guru' actor enrolled in business administration at Boston University but dropped out to pursue his career in acting. Jaya Bachchan, wife of superstar Amitabh Bachchan, finished her schooling from St. Joseph's Convent School, Bhopal. She went to the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Arts. Jaya Bachchan was last seen in 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani' alongside Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra, and Shabana Azmi in Karan Johar's directorial. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the former Miss World, decided to walk the Cannes red carpet this year in an elegant ivory sari that she styled with her traditional Indian jewelry and a striking sindoor on her forehead. Speaking of her educational qualification, the 'PS-1' actor finished her schooling at Arya Vidya Mandir High School in Mumbai. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan began her college journey at Jai Hind College and later transferred to DG Ruparel College in Mumbai, where she excelled academically and scored impressively in her higher secondary exams. She enrolled at the Rachana Sansad Academy of Architecture, aiming to pursue a career in architecture. Later, she dropped out to venture in modelling. She made her acting debut with director Mani Ratnam's Tamil political drama 'Iruvar' in 1997 and post that she was seen in many big Hindi films like 'Devdas', 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', 'Mohabbatein', 'Guru', 'Jodhaa Akbar', 'Taal' and many more. She was recently seen in south director Mani Ratnam's magnum opus period drama film 'Ponniyin Selvan – 1' which gathered massive responses from the audience. Shweta Bachchan Nanda, the daughter of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, began her academic journey at Modern School in New Delhi and later attended the prestigious Doon School in Dehradun. She went on to pursue higher education and successfully completed her Master's degree in Business Administration. Navya, granddaughter of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, may belong to a family of actors, but she has carved a niche for herself by pursuing her passion for entrepreneurship. In 2021, she launched Project Naveli to fight gender inequality in the country, reported news agency ANI. She is also known for hosting a podcast, What The Hell Navya, which featured Shweta and Jaya Bachchan. Navya joined the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad for a BPGP MBA last year. According to her LinkedIn profile, Navya Naveli Nanda completed her Bachelor's degree in Digital Technology & UX Design from Fordham University in New York City. Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda finished his schooling at Sevenoaks School in London. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan's daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan, studies at Dhirubhai Ambani International School. Harivansh Rai Bachchan, the famous Indian poet, was the father of megastar Amitabh Bachchan. He pursued higher studies at Allahabad University and Banaras Hindu University, later earning a PhD from the University of Cambridge.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Sherwood principal, staff acquitted in Nepal student's death 10 yrs after incident
Dehradun: The principal of Sherwood College, Nainital, Amandeep Sandhu , who was earlier sentenced to two years' imprisonment for the 2014 death of a Nepalese student by a lower court, has been acquitted by a district court in Nainital. The court of the additional district and sessions judge also acquitted school nurse Payal Paul and warden Ravi Kumar, overturning the 2022 verdict by a trial court that sentenced all three to two years in prison and fined them Rs 50,000 each. The court found "no negligence" on the part of the school staff in the death of Shaan Prajapati , who died of septicemia (blood poisoning) in Nov 2014 while being shifted from Haldwani's Bombay Hospital to Delhi. His mother, Neena Shrestha, had alleged that school authorities failed to provide timely and adequate medical assistance, leading to a case being filed against the three under IPC Section 304A (death by negligence). In his judgment delivered on Tuesday, Judge Vikram noted that despite being aware of Prajapati's critical condition, Bombay Hospital transferred him to Delhi in an ambulance staffed by only one technician without informing or consulting either the school or his parents. The ambulance also reached Delhi late, observed the court. It said there was no evidence to show that Sandhu was aware the 14-year-old was being shifted without a doctor. It also found no negligence on Kumar's part. Regarding Paul, the court noted that after learning of Prajapati's illness, she administered medicine on Nov 9, 2014. When his condition did not improve, he was taken to hospital on Nov 13. However, the court ruled that this delay did not constitute the causa causans (direct cause) of Prajapati's death. Reacting to the verdict, Ujjwal Vikram Thapa, a 1986 Sherwood alumnus from Nepal, and key voice in the campaign for Prajapati's justice, told TOI that "the acquittal was both disappointing and shocking." "We were confident that the sessions court would uphold the trial court's verdict as every piece of evidence was presented, but the verdict that came is quite disappointing," he said, adding that they plan to challenge the ruling in the high court. Thapa also pointed at the difficulty of pursuing the case from Nepal. "We have no one in India to follow up, and our only option is to rely on the Indian judiciary to get justice for the deceased boy," he said.
India.com
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Amitabh Bachchan's brother Ajitabh Bachchan never acted in movies, has net worth of Rs 166 crore, works as..., he lives in....
In a country where cinema is not just a means of entertainment, but an emotion, Amitabh Bachchan stands as an iconic actor that Indian cinema has given to its audience. From the 'Angry Young Man' of the 1970s to the 'Shahenshah' of cinema, Big B has portrayed diverse roles and proved his versatility. Not just Amitabh, but his entire family starting from his wife Jaya Bachchan, son Abhishek Bachchan, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda, all of the members enjoy the limelight. However, do you know Amitabh's younger brother stays completely away from the spotlight? He is not an actor but a successful businessman. Yes, you read that right! If you are wondering who this person is, then let us tell you that we are talking about Ajitabh Bachchan. Despite being Amitabh's brother, Ajitabh has maintained a low-key profile away from glitz and glamour. For the unversed, Amitabh is five years elder to Ajitabh. Born on May 18, 1947, Ajitabh also attended Sherwood College in Nainital. From childhood, Ajitabh's interests were different from Amitabh. Ajitabh was one of the brightest kids in his school and always liked the business area. Hence, when he grew up, he studied business and became a successful entrepreneur. According to media reports, he is the director of three companies including Qa Hydrocarbons Private Limited, Asn Hydrocarbons Private Limited, and Asn Innovative Private Limited. Coming to his personal life, do you know that Amitabh played a crucial role in Ajitabh's love life? Yes, Amitabh's friend Ramola often visited their place and that's when Big B introduced her to Ajitabh. The two clicked and soon formed a bond. Over the years, their bond grew and they decided to tie the knot. They moved to London for a better future. Ajitabh and Ramola have four kids — a son named Bhim and three daughters — Nilima, Namrata, and Naina. As per media reports, Ajitabh's net worth is Rs 166 crore.
