Why Amitabh Bachchan does not like praising Jaya, Aishwarya and Shweta in public
The actor had recently acknowledged the admiration for the trailer of 'Kalidhar Laapata', featuring (Abhishek) Bachchan. His Facebook post read, "T 5418 - and there is immense admiration for Abhishek.." The veteran further quoted his late father and poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and wrote, "Sons just because you are my sons shall not be my inheritors .. they that shall be my inheritors , shall be my sons my inheritor my Son.."The recently released trailer for 'Kaalidhar Laapata,' with (Abhishek) Bachchan in the titular role, shows him playing a man in search of meaning and joy. His world takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Ballu, a spirited young boy played by Daivik Baghela. The slice-of-life drama directed by Madhumita also features Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub as a prominent character.advertisementBig B has recently been active on social media, responding to trolls. The actor had earlier reacted to the criticism over his cybercrime awareness caller tune. The veteran, while replying to X users, mentioned that he was only doing what the government had asked him to do.Bachchan was last seen in Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan', directed by TJ Gnanavel.- EndsMust Watch
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Mint
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