Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has often spoken about his Sikh heritage, tracing his maternal roots to a Punjabi Sikh family. His mother, Teji Bachchan, was born Teji Kaur Suri into a Sikh family from Lyallpur, Punjab, now in Pakistan. She married renowned Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan in 1941 in Allahabad. The actor has shared fond memories of his childhood, recalling his mother's devotion and her recitations of Gurbani. On an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, he expressed discomfort with calling his parents' marriage 'inter-caste,' stating he believes he is half-Sardar. His maternal aunts affectionately called him Amitabh Singh. His grandfather was Sardar Khazan Singh Suri, and his grandmother belonged to the Sodi family, whose members managed the Anantpur Sahib Gurudwara. Amitabh's own marriage to actor Jaya Bhaduri in 1973 similarly crossed regional lines, surprising both families.
The actor's memories of his Sikh heritage and upbringing
Amitabh Bachchan has shared warm recollections of his early years in Allahabad, where his mother Teji Kaur Suri's Sikh faith deeply influenced his upbringing. He remembers her singing Gurbani during Gurpurab celebrations, particularly the line 'tati vaar na jaavaee.' His maternal grandfather was Sardar Khazan Singh Suri, and his grandmother came from the Sodi family. Her relatives served as managers of the Anantpur Sahib Gurudwara. During Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, he told a contestant he feels awkward labeling his parents' union as inter-caste. His maternal aunts lovingly called him 'Amitabh Singh,' reinforcing his connection to his Sikh roots. His father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a celebrated Hindi poet from Uttar Pradesh, honored with the Padma Bhushan in 1976.
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