Amitabh Bachchan Pens A Note As Abhishek Bachchan Wins Praise For New Film: 'Mountains Of Pride...'
Amitabh Bachchan expresses pride as Abhishek Bachchan earns praise for Kaalidhar Laapata.
Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan is beaming with pride as his son, Abhishek Bachchan, garners appreciation for his performance in the ZEE5 film Kaalidhar Laapata. The legendary actor took to social media to express how deeply touched he was by the praise coming Abhishek's way, especially from filmmaker Tinnu Anand.
Sharing a message from the director, Amitabh wrote, 'When someone of the eminence of dear friend and my Director, Tinnu Anand sends this, it says more than just words .. my gratitude (folded hands emoji). Sirjee, As I don't have Abhishek's number could you pls congratulate him from my side. He is absolutely brilliant in Kaalidhar Lapata. Warmth."
He also wrote, 'With the mountains of praise coming for Abhishek and the film Kaalidhar Laapata .. mountains of pride fill my heart and mind for my SON .."
Beyond social media, Big B also turned to his blog to reflect on the emotional power of family and the pitfalls of technology. In a heartfelt entry, he wrote, 'When your children are about and by your side, the World can be conquered .. When your technology is not by your side, your entire World can be destroyed .. Thank you Mr Technology – you just destroyed my dependence on you."
It's not the first time Amitabh has openly celebrated Abhishek's achievements. He often praises him on social media. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Abhishek admitted it feels strange. 'It's embarrassing. But I also realise he's 83, and this is his way of showing love. It wasn't always like this," Abhishek said.
News18 Showsha gave Kaalidhar Laapata 2.5 stars. An excerpt from the review read, 'While Abhishek delivers a controlled and honest performance, his character is disappointingly underwritten. Kaalidhar's emotional evolution is barely explored. He starts lost and ends… slightly less lost, but the transformation lacks complexity or weight. The bond between KD and Ballu, though charming on the surface, doesn't build with the emotional texture it deserves."
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