[ { "name": "Amitabh Bachchan", "shortInfo": "Amitabh Bachchan is an iconic Indian actor, film producer, television host, occasional playback singer, and former politician, regarded as one of the most influential actors in the history of Indian cinema. Born on October 11, 1942, in Allahabad, he gained popularity in the early 1970s for films like 'Zanjeer', 'Deewaar', and 'Sholay', earning him the nickname 'Angry Young Man'. His career spans over five decades, and he has appeared in more than 200 Indian films. Bachchan has won numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards as Best Actor and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award as a lifetime achievement honor. He has also been honored with the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India. He is also the host of the popular game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'.", "image": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Amitabh%20Bachchan.jpg", "relation_type": "Self", "label": null }, { "name": "Harivansh Rai Bachchan", "shortInfo": "Harivansh Rai Bachchan (born Shrivastava) was a renowned Indian poet and writer of the Nayi Kavita literary movement of early 20th-century Hindi literature. He was born on November 27, 1907, and is best known for his highly acclaimed work 'Madhushala'. He was also a professor of English at Allahabad University and later worked as a Hindi specialist at the Ministry of External Affairs. He received his PhD in English literature from Cambridge University, focusing on W.B. Yeats. In 1976, he was honored with the Padma Bhushan for his immense contribution to Hindi literature. He adopted the pen name 'Bachchan', which his son Amitabh later adopted as a surname.", "image": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Harivansh%20Rai%20Bachchan%202003%20stamp%20of%20India.jpg", "relation_type": "Father", "label": null }, { "name": "Teji Bachchan", "shortInfo": "Teji Bachchan was an Indian social activist and the wife of poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Born Teji Suri on August 12, 1914, in Lyallpur, Punjab, British India (now Faisalabad, Pakistan), she was a professor of psychology at Khoob Chand Degree College, Lahore. She was a confidante of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Teji Bachchan played a significant role in her husband's literary career and managed the family's finances. She also had a brief appearance in her son Amitabh's film 'Kabhi Kabhie'. She was known for her strong personality and social connections within India's political and artistic circles. She passed away in 2007 after a prolonged illness.", "image": null, "relation_type": "Mother", "label": null }, { "name": "Jaya Bachchan", "shortInfo": "Jaya Bachchan (née Bhaduri) is an acclaimed Indian actress and politician. Born on April 9, 1948, she is an alumna of the Film and Television Institute of India. She is regarded as one of the finest Hindi film actresses of her time, known for her naturalistic style in films like 'Guddi', 'Uphaar', 'Abhimaan', and 'Sholay'. After her marriage to Amitabh Bachchan in 1973, she restricted her work in films. She has been a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from the Samajwadi Party since 2004. She has won numerous awards, including nine Filmfare Awards and the Padma Shri from the Government of India in 1992. She is known for her strong public persona and outspoken nature.", "image": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Jaya%20B%20Big%20B%E2%80%99s%20birthday.jpg", "relation_type": "Spouse", "label": null }, { "name": "Abhishek Bachchan", "shortInfo": "Abhishek Bachchan is an Indian actor and film producer known for his work in Bollywood. Born on February 5, 1976, he is the son of Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan. He made his acting debut in 2000 with the film 'Refugee'. He has received critical acclaim for his performances in films like 'Yuva', 'Sarkar', 'Guru', and 'Paa'. He has won three Filmfare Awards. Besides his acting career, he owns the Pro Kabaddi League team Jaipur Pink Panthers and co-owns the Indian Super League football team Chennaiyin FC. He married actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai in 2007, and they have a daughter, Aaradhya.", "image": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Abhishek%20Bachchan.jpg", "relation_type": "Son", "label": null }, { "name": "Shweta Bachchan Nanda", "shortInfo": "Shweta Bachchan Nanda is an Indian columnist, author, and former model. Born on March 17, 1974, she is the elder child of Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan. Though belonging to a prominent film family, she has largely stayed away from acting. She has worked as a columnist for publications like DNA and Vogue India. In 2018, she launched her debut novel, 'Paradise Towers', which became a bestseller. She also launched her own fashion label, MXS, in collaboration with designer Monisha Jaising. She is married to businessman Nikhil Nanda and has two children, Navya Naveli Nanda and Agastya Nanda.", "image": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Shweta%20Bachchan%20Nanda%20at%20Timekeepers%20Chopard%20event.jpg", "relation_type": "Daughter", "label": null }, { "name": "Aishwarya Rai Bachchan", "shortInfo": "Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a globally recognized Indian actress and the winner of the Miss World 1994 pageant. Born on November 1, 1973, she has established herself as one of the most popular and influential celebrities in India. Rai has received numerous accolades, including two Filmfare Awards, and was honored with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2009. She has starred in successful films like 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', 'Devdas', 'Jodhaa Akbar', and 'Enthiran'. She is a Goodwill Ambassador for the Joint United Nations Programme on AIDS (UNAIDS) and is known for her humanitarian work. She married Abhishek Bachchan in 2007.", "image": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Aishwarya%20Rai%20Cannes%202017.jpg", "relation_type": "Daughter-in-law", "label": null }, { "name": "Nikhil Nanda", "shortInfo": "Nikhil Nanda is an Indian businessman, serving as the Chairman and Managing Director of the Escorts Group, a prominent engineering company. Born on March 18, 1974, he is part of two influential families: the Nandas and the Kapoors. His father was industrialist Rajan Nanda, and his mother, Ritu Nanda, was the daughter of legendary actor-director Raj Kapoor. He pursued business studies at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He married Shweta Bachchan in 1997, connecting the Bachchan family with the Kapoor and Nanda dynasties. He is the father of Navya Naveli and Agastya Nanda.", "image": "https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-118332493,imgsize-36592,width-400,resizemode-4/118332493.jpg", "relation_type": "Son-in-law", "label": null }, { "name": "Aaradhya Bachchan", "shortInfo": "Aaradhya Bachchan is the daughter of actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, born on November 16, 2011. As the granddaughter of Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, she belongs to one of Bollywood's most illustrious families. From a young age, she has been in the public eye, often accompanying her parents to film events, international festivals like the Cannes Film Festival, and family functions. She attends the Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai. Despite her famous lineage, her parents have made efforts to provide her with a normal upbringing away from constant media scrutiny.", "image": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Aishwarya%20Rai%20Bachchan%20snapped%20at%20A%20La%20Mode%20Banquets%20in%20Juhu%20on%20her%20birthday.jpg", "relation_type": "Granddaughter", "label": null }, { "name": "Navya Naveli Nanda", "shortInfo": "Navya Naveli Nanda is an Indian entrepreneur and digital creator. Born on December 6, 1997, she is the daughter of Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Nikhil Nanda, and the granddaughter of Amitabh Bachchan. She graduated from Fordham University with a major in digital technology and UX design. Instead of pursuing a career in acting, she co-founded Aara Health, an online healthcare platform for women. She is also the founder of Project Naveli, a non-profit organization aimed at empowering women by addressing issues of gender inequality. She often uses her social media platform to discuss social issues and her entrepreneurial ventures.", "image": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Navya-Naveli-Nanda-snapped-at-Sanjay-Kapoor%E2%80%99s-house-in-Juhu-3.jpg", "relation_type": "Granddaughter", "label": null }, { "name": "Agastya Nanda", "shortInfo": "Agastya Nanda is an Indian actor. Born on November 23, 2000, he is the son of Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Nikhil Nanda, making him the grandson of Amitabh Bachchan. He completed his education at Sevenoaks School in London. He made his acting debut in 2023 with Zoya Akhtar's film 'The Archies', a musical comedy based on the American comics, where he played the lead role of Archie Andrews. His entry into Bollywood was highly anticipated due to his lineage connecting the Bachchan, Kapoor, and Nanda families. He is known to be private but is often seen at family gatherings.", "image": "https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/121964213.jpg?imgsize=12382&photoid=121964213&width=168&resizemode=4", "relation_type": "Grandson", "label": null }, { "name": "Ajitabh Bachchan", "shortInfo": "Ajitabh Bachchan is an Indian businessman and the younger brother of Amitabh Bachchan. Born on May 18, 1947, he is about five years younger than his brother. While Amitabh pursued a career in acting, Ajitabh ventured into business. He moved to London in the 1980s and established a successful business career there, primarily in pharmaceuticals. He was also involved in the establishment of companies like IPCA Laboratories. For a long time, he managed Amitabh's business interests. He is married to Ramola Bachchan and they have four children: a son, Bhim, and three daughters, Nilima, Namrita, and Naina.", "image": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ajitabh-Bachchan.jpg", "relation_type": "Brother", "label": null }, { "name": "Ramola Bachchan", "shortInfo": "Ramola Bachchan is a socialite, entrepreneur, and the wife of Ajitabh Bachchan. She is known for her work in the fashion and lifestyle exhibition space. She is the conceptualizer and curator of 'Runway Rising', a fashion exhibition that provides a platform for young and emerging designers. She also organizes several other lifestyle and fashion events. Having lived in London for many years with her husband, she is a well-known figure in the social circuits of both London and Delhi. She is the mother of four children, including Naina Bachchan, who is married to actor Kunal Kapoor.", "image": null, "relation_type": "Sister-in-law", "label": null }, { "name": "Naina Bachchan", "shortInfo": "Naina Bachchan is an investment banker turned producer and actress. She is the daughter of Ajitabh and Ramola Bachchan, making her Amitabh Bachchan's niece. She spent a significant part of her life in London, where she pursued a career in investment banking. After returning to India, she shifted her focus to the arts, particularly theatre and acting. She has performed in several plays. In 2015, Naina married Indian actor Kunal Kapoor in a private ceremony in the Seychelles. She maintains a relatively low public profile compared to her famous cousins and uncle.", "image": null, "relation_type": "Niece", "label": null }, { "name": "Kunal Kapoor", "shortInfo": "Kunal Kapoor is an Indian actor, model, and entrepreneur. He is primarily known for his work in Hindi cinema. Born on October 18, 1977, he began his career as an assistant director before making his acting debut. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Aslam in the 2006 film 'Rang De Basanti', which earned him a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Other notable films include 'Laaga Chunari Mein Daag', 'Aaja Nachle', and 'Don 2'. He is also the co-founder of Ketto, one of Asia's largest crowdfunding platforms. He is married to Naina Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan's niece.", "image": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Kunal%20KAPOOR.jpg", "relation_type": "Nephew-in-law", "label": null }, { "name": "Ritu Nanda", "shortInfo": "Ritu Nanda (née Kapoor) was an Indian businesswoman and insurance advisor. Born on October 30, 1948, she was the daughter of legendary actor Raj Kapoor and the wife of industrialist Rajan Nanda. She was the mother of Nikhil Nanda, making her Amitabh Bachchan's 'samdhan' (son's mother-in-law). She was the chairperson and CEO of Ritu Nanda Insurance Services (RNIS). She entered the Guinness Book of Records for selling 17,000 pension policies in a single day. She authored a book on her father titled 'Raj Kapoor: The One and Only Showman'. She passed away in January 2020 after a battle with cancer.", "image": null, "relation_type": "Son-in-law's Mother", "label": null }, { "name": "Rajan Nanda", "shortInfo": "Rajan Nanda was a prominent Indian industrialist. He served as the Chairman and Managing Director of the Escorts Group, a major engineering and farm equipment conglomerate founded by his father, Har Prasad Nanda. He was married to Ritu Nanda (née Kapoor), and was the father of Nikhil Nanda. His connection to the Bachchan family is through his son Nikhil's marriage to Shweta Bachchan. He was a key figure in the Indian industrial sector for several decades. He passed away in August 2018.", "image": null, "relation_type": "Son-in-law's Father", "label": null }, { "name": "Taroon Kumar Bhaduri", "shortInfo": "Taroon Kumar Bhaduri was a well-known journalist, writer, and artist from Bhopal, India. He is the father of actress and politician Jaya Bachchan. He worked for the prominent English newspaper 'The Statesman'. He was also a talented writer and authored several books in Bengali. One of his most famous works is 'Abhisapta Chambal' (The Cursed Chambal), which detailed the lives of the dacoits of the Chambal valley. This book later served as an inspiration for several Hindi films. He was a respected figure in literary and journalistic circles. He passed away in 1996.", "image": null, "relation_type": "Father-in-law", "label": null }, { "name": "Indira Bhaduri", "shortInfo": "Indira Bhaduri is the wife of the late journalist Taroon Kumar Bhaduri and the mother of actress Jaya Bachchan. She is a homemaker who raised her three daughters, including Jaya, in Bhopal. While she has maintained a private life away from the media glare, she is occasionally seen at family functions and events. She is the maternal grandmother of Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Abhishek Bachchan. She has lived a quiet life, supporting her husband's and later her daughter's career from behind the scenes. Her presence is a key part of the Bachchan family's extended matriarchal line.", "image": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Indira%20Bhaduri%20(2).jpg", "relation_type": "Mother-in-law", "label": null }, { "name": "Pratap Narayan Shrivastava", "shortInfo": "Pratap Narayan Shrivastava was the father of the renowned poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and the paternal grandfather of Amitabh Bachchan. The family's original surname was Shrivastava, with 'Bachchan' being a pen name adopted by Harivansh Rai that later became the family name. Pratap Narayan lived in Allahabad (now Prayagraj) and worked in a government office. Not much is publicly documented about his life, as he lived before the family came into national prominence. He played a fundamental role as the patriarch of the family from which one of India's greatest literary and cinematic legacies would emerge.", "image": null, "relation_type": "Paternal Grandfather", "label": null }, { "name": "Saraswati Devi Shrivastava", "shortInfo": "Saraswati Devi Shrivastava was the mother of poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and the paternal grandmother of Amitabh Bachchan. She was the wife of Pratap Narayan Shrivastava. Like her husband, she lived a relatively simple and traditional life in Allahabad. She was a homemaker and was instrumental in the upbringing of her sons, Harivansh and his brother. Harivansh Rai Bachchan has mentioned her in his autobiographical works, reflecting on her influence on the family. Her values and support were foundational to the early life of the celebrated poet.", "image": null, "relation_type": "Paternal Grandmother", "label": null } ]