Amitabh Bachchan, one of India's most celebrated actors, has often spoken about his multicultural heritage, particularly his Sikh roots through his mother's side. His mother, Teji Bachchan, belonged to a Sikh family from Lyallpur, Punjab, now in Pakistan. The actor has shared fond memories of his early years in Allahabad, where his mother would recite Gurbani and celebrate Sikh traditions. On Kaun Banega Crorepati, he revealed he considers himself half-Sardar and prefers not to label his parents' marriage as inter-caste. His maternal grandfather, Sardar Khazan Singh Suri, and his grandmother from the Sodi family, had deep connections to the Anantpur Sahib Gurudwara. His father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a renowned Hindi poet from Uttar Pradesh. Amitabh's own marriage to Bengali actor Jaya Bhaduri in 1973 also crossed regional boundaries, reflecting his parents' example.
His Sikh Heritage and Family Background
During a Kaun Banega Crorepati episode, Amitabh Bachchan discussed his parents' union, stating he finds calling it inter-caste uncomfortable. He explained that his father was from Uttar Pradesh while his mother belonged to a Sikh family. He said, 'I believe I am half-Sardar', recalling how his maternal aunts called him 'Amitabh Singh' at birth. His mother, Teji Kaur Suri, came from Lyallpur, Punjab. His grandfather was Sardar Khazan Singh Suri, and his grandmother belonged to the Sodi family, whose members served as administrators at Anantpur Sahib Gurudwara. His father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a celebrated Hindi poet who received the Padma Bhushan in 1976. The couple married in Allahabad in 1941 and raised two sons, Amitabh and Ajitabh.
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