Not Kareena Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan surprisingly reveals his first screen test for Refugee was with Bipasha Basu: 'She was a model then...'

Time of India

4 days ago

Abhishek Bachchan recently revealed that Bipasha Basu was his initial screen test partner for 'Refugee,' before Kareena Kapoor Khan. He shared his discomfort with auditions, preferring on-set direction. Bachchan is currently enjoying the success of 'Housefull 5,' a film with a massive ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh.
Abhishek Bachchan
has been making waves lately—with a major box office hit, an emotional upcoming drama, and now, a nostalgic revelation from his early days in Bollywood. While fans fondly remember his debut in Refugee alongside
Kareena Kapoor
Khan, the actor recently shared a surprising detail about his first-ever screen test. In a candid interview, Abhishek revealed that his initial audition for Refugee was actually with
Bipasha Basu
, who was then a model—offering a fascinating glimpse into what could have been a very different debut pairing.
In an exclusive chat with India Today, Abhishek opened up about his first screen test experience, admitting he's always been nervous about auditions. He revealed that his very first screen test for Refugee was actually with Bipasha Basu, who was a model at the time. Both had auditioned together for the film, which eventually marked his debut.
The actor went on to explain why auditions make him uncomfortable, saying he gets extremely self-conscious during screen tests.
Describing himself as a director's actor, he shared that he relies heavily on the guidance and direction given on set—something that's often missing in a typical audition setup.
Meanwhile, the trailer for Kaalidhar Laapata, starring Abhishek Bachchan, is out now. A remake of the Tamil film KD, it follows the story of Kaalidhar—a man facing memory loss and betrayal—who decides to disappear after overhearing his family's cruel plans.
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He is currently riding high on the success of Housefull 5. Backed by Sajid Nadiadwala's Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film boasts one of Bollywood's biggest ensemble casts. Alongside Abhishek, the lead trio includes Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh, with a supporting lineup featuring Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Ranjeet, and Johny Lever. The film also stars Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Sonam Bajwa, and Soundarya Sharma, while Chunky Panday and Dino Morea play key roles.