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India.com
11 hours ago
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Mumbai rains: Amitabh Bachchan's bungalow 'Prateeksha' flooded
Mumbai is raining heavily; it's not just the common public who suffers, even big celebrities have to face the consequences. Be it Amitabh Bachchan or Salman Khan, everyone is affected by the city's relentless downpour. Currently, a video of Amitabh Bachchan's Juhu bungalow Prateeksha has surfaced, showing the premises flooded with water. Amitabh Bachchan's iconic Juhu bungalow Prateeksha is one of Mumbai's most well-known landmarks. However, the house is currently with his daughter, Shweta Bachchan, and was seen submerged in severe flooding caused by the heavy rains. Someone has shared a video of the scene on social media, showing waterlogged areas from the road into the bungalow premises. In the video, the person can be heard saying, 'Look how much water has accumulated here,' and also claims that Amitabh Bachchan himself came out with a wiper to help remove the water. The person in the video says, 'No matter how much money you have, even if you're worth thousands of crores, no one can escape the Mumbai rains, not even Ambani or Amitabh Bachchan.' The video shows water everywhere on the road, with a car seen standing in the flooded area. At one point, the person suddenly approaches the security inside Amitabh's bungalow, after which he is promptly escorted out. Watch the viral video from Prateeksha: #AmitabhBachchan #MumbaiRains #viralvideo — Diksha Sharma (@DikshaS17150327) August 19, 2025 Let us tell you that Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan was gifted this bungalow in Mumbai by director Ramesh Sippy after the immense success of the film Sholay . It is said that he purchased the house in 1976, and today its estimated value is over Rs 50 crore. This house holds special significance, as both his children, Shweta Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, were born here. It was named Prateeksha by his father, the renowned poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan.
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16 hours ago
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Amitabh Bachchan's Bungalow Prateeksha Hit By Mumbai Rains, Floodwater Seeps Inside
Mumbai's heavy rains have seeped inside Amitabh Bachchan's iconic bungalow Prateeksha, with floodwater entering the premises as the city battles severe waterlogging. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan's iconic Juhu bungalow Prateeksha is also not spared from the heavy rains in Mumbai. Along with several areas being flooded in the city, a video of the road outside Big B's Prateeksha, which he has gifted to his daughter Shweta Bachchan, shows it being flooded with ankle-deep water. The video shows the water entering the residence. Prateeksha remains the iconic house for Amitabh Bachchan because it was his first property in the city following the success of Sholay. A video circulating online shows a father and his little daughter wading through floodwater while cars struggle to move on the waterlogged road. People heading to work were seen using the road divider to make their way, and many parked vehicles were almost half-submerged with water covering their tires. T 4576अमिताभ बच्चन के #मुंबई स्थित बंगले में बारीश का पाणी घुसा । #MumbaiRains #Mumbai #SpiritOfMumbai @SrBachchan — Swapnil Ghiya (@SwapnilGhiya) August 19, 2025 Amitabh Bachchan purchased Prateeksha in 1976, and the house is reportedly worth over Rs 50 crore today. It holds a special place for the Bachchan family, as both Shweta Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan were born here. The name 'Prateeksha' was given by his father, renowned poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan. In the early years, Amitabh lived in Prateeksha with his parents, Harivansh Rai and Teji Bachchan, before the family shifted to their present residence, Jalsa. About Mumbai Rains The visuals coming from Mumbai aren't encouraging. The city that never stops has come to a halt due to relentless downpours. Offices, schools, air travel – everything has taken a hit in Mumbai as videos and photos of waterlogged streets and the immobility of commuters stack up on social media. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, forecasting very heavy rainfall in isolated regions. Additionally, until August 21, half of Maharashtra's districts are under either a red or orange alert. Furthermore, Thane and Raigad have also received the red alert tag. About Amitabh Bachchan Big B was last seen on-screen in Rajinikanth's Vettaiyan, alongside Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, and Ritika Singh, among others. The film was released theatrically in October last year. Besides this, Big B will also be seen in Part 2 of Kalki 2898 AD starring Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, among others. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
India.com
21-07-2025
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Who is the most qualified in Bachchan's family? Abhishek Bachchan quit studies mid-way, Jaya Bachchan studied in…, Amitabh Bachchan graduated from…
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan's family is in the news these days for their education. His family's education is being discussed for two reasons. The first reason is that Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda has taken admission in IIM Ahmedabad, from where she will do the BPGP MBA course. The second reason is that Amitabh Bachchan recently made a revelation about his education in the show Kaun Banega Crorepati. Let's know what Amitabh told and who is the most educated in his family? Where did Amitabh Bachchan study? First of all, let's talk about Amitabh Bachchan. He has studied till He did his schooling from Sherwood School in Nainital, while he did his graduation from Kirori Mal College in Delhi. He completed his graduation in the year 1962. After this, in 1969, he entered Bollywood as a voice narrator. Amitabh Bachchan recently revealed something on the show Kaun Banega Crorepati. He said that without thinking, he took admission in but failed in Physics. Later, when he gave the exam again, he was able to pass. Amitabh said that he took admission in after scoring good marks in Science in 12th, but passed with great difficulty with 42% marks. Jaya Bachchan studied in Bhopal Amitabh Bachchan's wife, Jaya Bachchan, did her early education at St. Joseph Convent School in Bhopal. After this she graduated from FTII, Pune. Jaya Bachchan is an actress as well as a politician and is a Rajya Sabha member. Recently, she was in the news for her altercation with the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha. Abhishek Bachchan left his studies midway Amitabh Bachchan's son Abhishek Bachchan left his studies midway. He did his early studies at Bombay Scottish School and Aiglon Boarding School in Switzerland. After this, he took admission in Boston University in the US for graduation, but he did not like it and he left his studies midway. He returned to Mumbai and started trying his luck in the world of acting. Where did Aishwarya Rai get her schooling? Amitabh Bachchan's daughter-in-law and Abhishek Bachchan's wife, Aishwarya Rai, did her primary education from Arya Vidya Mandir High School in Mumbai. She did her intermediate from Jai Hind College. After this, Aishwarya Rai graduated from DG Ruparel College. To become an architect, she also took admission in Rachna Sansad Academy of Architecture, but she left her studies to make a career in modeling. Shweta Bachchan studied at Boston University Amitabh Bachchan's daughter, Shweta Bachchan, has done a journalism course from Boston University in the US. Shweta also did her schooling at a boarding school in Switzerland. In this way, Shweta Bachchan is the most educated in the Bachchan family, but now her daughter Navya Naveli Nanda has gone far ahead of her. Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter and Shweta Bachchan's daughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, has graduated from abroad. She has obtained a Bachelor's degree in Digital Technology and UX Design from Fordham University in the US. Now she has recently taken admission in the Blended Post Graduate Program (BPGP) of IIM Ahmedabad, after which she is in the news.
Khaleej Times
04-06-2025
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- Khaleej Times
Amitabh, Jaya Bachchan celebrate 52 years of marriage, share wedding photos
It's Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan's 52nd wedding anniversary. As wishes poured in from fans across the world, Bachchan, known popularly as the "Big B", took to social media to express his gratitude. The Sholay actor took to his blog to share throwback pictures from his wedding. The pictures, soaked in nostalgia, show a young Amitabh in a traditional white outfit, performing wedding rituals alongside Jaya, who looked beautiful in a red saree. The actor also took to his X account to thank fans for their love and wishes. "To all those who have congratulated Jaya and me on our wedding anniversary, I express my gratitude and affection! I will not be able to reply to everyone individually, sorry," the post, written in Hindi, read. Jaya and Amitabh tied the knot on June 3, 1973. They have two children -- author Shweta Bachchan Nanda and actor Abhishek Bachchan. They have worked together in scores of movies, including Guddi, Ek Nazar, Bawarchi, Sholay, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Abhimaan, Chupke Chupke, among others. On the work front, Bachchan was last seen in Vettaiyan alongside superstar Rajinikanth. The film also starred Fahadh Faasil and Rana Daggubati. Jaya was last seen in Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, and will next appear in Dil Ka Darwaaza Khol Na Darling, directed by Vikas Bahl.
