Amitabh Bachchan applauds Abhishek's performance in 'Kaalidhar Laapata'
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Amitabh expressed his joy over the overwhelming audience response to both the film and Abhishek's portrayal.
'With the mountains of praise coming for Abhishek and the film Kaalidhar Laapata, mountains of pride fill my heart and mind for my SON,' he wrote.
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