On Gurpurab 2025, it’s a fitting occasion to reflect on a lesser-known facet of one of India’s most iconic stars — Amitabh Bachchan. As we commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, let’s revisit the superstar's cultural heritage when Bachchan himself shared that he is half-Sikh, with his maternal roots tracing back to a Sikh family from Punjab.

In an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, the legendary actor reflected on his parents' marriage, expressing discomfort with the term "inter-caste" to describe their relationship. The Sholay actor shared, "I find it a little awkward to call it inter-caste. My father was from Uttar Pradesh, and my mother was from a Sikh family. I believe I am half-Sardar. When I was born, my masis (maternal aunts) would say, 'Kinna sona putar hai, sad

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