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Pink Villa
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Abhishek Bachchan recalls time when no one came to take his autograph: ‘You swallow that and keep going'
Abhishek Bachchan has been in the industry for almost 25 years now. In all these years, he has given some of the most remarkable characters, showcasing his range. But when he was launched in the industry with Refugee, the film flopped at the box office. Talking to The Hollywood Reporter, Jr Bachchan recalled the time when he walked into a room and people failed to notice him. He said he had to 'swallow that and keep going'. Abhishek Bachchan says 'actors are fragile people' In the interview, Abhishek Bachchan confessed that actors are 'very fragile people'. They pretend to be strong on the exterior, but actually, on the inside, they are like scared children who always seek validation. The Sarkar further added that every actor is scared of going unrecognised when they step out somewhere. He hopes that every actor should get to experience both, and that is when one will learn to value each of them. 'I've walked into rooms where nobody even turns and looks at you. I've walked into a hotel lobby, and it didn't make a difference. I expected it to make a difference because I'm a film star…' added Bachchan. He further continued that when an actor walks into a hotel lobby, they expect someone will come for an autograph, and then, when nobody comes, you have to swallow that and continue. Talking about the time after Dhoom came out, Abhishek recalled the Marriott lobby coming to a standstill. 'You only value that because you've been on the other end. And because you've been on the other end, you never want to go back there, so you work even harder… I say this often: The foundation stone of success is laid on the ground of failure.' What did Hrithik Roshan tell Abhishek Bachchan? Hrithik Roshan told Abhishek Bachchan something the same night when the Marriott lobby came to a standstill. It has stayed with Abhishek till now. Hrithik hugged him and said, 'Till now it was nothing, your problems start now. Now you have something to lose.'
Indian Express
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Are you saying I don't know my job?': JP Dutta slammed Abhishek Bachchan's reaction to his Refugee performance, actor gave 17 retakes in front of 10,000 people
If the adage 'hard work pays off' ever needed a poster boy, Bollywood acting legends Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan's son Abhishek Bachchan would be a strong contender. From a series of substandard performances in early films such as Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa, Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai, Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya and Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, and a breakthrough success with Dhoom, to back-to-back notable roles in Bunty Aur Babli, Sarkar, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna and Guru, and now owning a name for himself through performances in films like Manmarziyaan, Ludo, Bob Biswas, Dasvi and I Want to Talk, Abhishek Bachchan has come a long way. Despite being the son of two of Bollywood's most distinguished and accomplished actors, Abhishek initially showed little to no potential or promise. Nor did he have any unrealistic assumptions about himself. He has also never shied away from admitting his weaknesses and where he faltered. Although he feels that his performance in his debut film, the romantic drama Refugee (2000), was not up to the mark, not everyone agrees with his opinion; and one of the people who strongly disagrees is the film's director JP Dutta. Abhishek recently revealed that when he shared his thoughts with Dutta once, the filmmaker gave him an earful. Also Read | 'Is this why I worked so hard, spent on your education?': Amitabh Bachchan couldn't hide his disappointment in son Abhishek 'I told him, 'JP saab, I feel bad. I feel I wasn't ready enough for you. I could have done so much better, and you gave me such a responsibility. His response was typical JP Duta, 'So you're saying I don't know my job?' I wondered why he would think that? He said, 'I okayed the take, right?' So I was like, actually, he's got a point. The director okayed the take; it's their decision. He always puts me back into my place when I'm flying a bit too high,' Abhishek Bachchan recalled during a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India. He added, 'I wish I had the armoury that I have today back then. But I also realise that a large part of the reason why I'm that equipped today is because I've spent 25 years doing what I do.' Also starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Sudesh Berry and Anupam Kher in key roles, Refugee was an average grosser at the box office. ICYMI | Mumtaz opens up on Fardeen Khan's divorce with daughter Natasha Madhwani: 'They have separated, every marriage has its ups and downs' During the chat, Abhishek also recalled giving 17 retakes for a shot in Refugee. Mentioning that he had already convinced himself he was the 'Marlon Brando of passing shots', he said his overconfidence soon landed him in trouble. 'When JP Dutta's father, OP Dutta, who penned the dialogues for the film, came for the narration before one day's shoot, I thought all I had to do was respond 'Name? Refugee' to Kulbhushan Kharbanda's question of 'What's your name?' So I paid no heed and continued fooling around with Bebo (Kareena). The shooting happened in a village. After delivering this line, I looked around, but JP hadn't said 'cut'. I thought he was expecting some more action, so I started filling water in a bowl. But he didn't even okay the next take. There were 5,000–10,000 people watching the set. They had all come after hearing that Amitabh Bachchan's son was acting for the first time.' Besides the crowd, his parents' friend Reena Roy and his acting coach Anupam Kher were also on set, which scared Abhishek even more. After each take, he said, JP Dutta kept stepping closer to him, sending chills down his spine. Once the fear set in, Abhishek began fumbling more and even broke several clay water bowls. 'Every time he screamed 'cut', I was sure I was about to get a smack from him. But it didn't happen.' By then, the fear of thousands of people judging him had also set in, pushing Abhishek to the verge of tears. 'After the 16th take, JP saab came up to me and asked what was wrong. I told him that having so many people watching was bothering me. He removed everyone from the set. Then he told me that no matter how long it took, he would extract the performance he needed from me. That was also when I realised JP hadn't cut the shot because 'Name? Refugee' wasn't the only dialogue I was supposed to say. I actually had almost two pages of dialogues, which I had paid no heed to when OP Dutta came for the narration,' he added.
Khaleej Times
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Abhishek Bachchan celebrates 25 years in Bollywood with fans
Abhishek Bachchan has completed 25 remarkable years in the Indian film industry, firmly establishing himself as one of the versatile artistes. From his big screen debut film Refugee to exploring the streaming space with projects such as Breathe and Kaalidhar Laapata, Abhishek, aka Junior B, has enthralled audiences with many characters over the years. On the occasion, the actor chose to take time off his work schedule to meet with his fans. At a special screening of Kaalidhar Laapata, fans celebrated Abhishek's 25 years in films with cake, flowers and customised gifts. Abhishek was all smiles as he met a few of his fans at the screening in Mumbai earlier this week. On X, he reacted to a fan video and penned, "Is variety ko maine pranaam karta hoon, aur apne putra ki sarahna karta hoon (This variety, I bow to it, and I praise my son)." In another post, Amitabh shared an update regarding his son's new project King with Shah Rukh Khan. Abhishek's Refugee also marked the debut for Kareena Kapoor Khan. Directed by JP Dutta, the film told the story of a man who helps people cross the borders between India and Pakistan through the Great Rann of Kutch. It was loosely based on a short story called Love Across the Salt Desert by Keki N Daruwalla.
Pink Villa
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Why was Abhishek Bachchan ‘destroyed' because of Amitabh Bachchan after Sarkar's test shoot? Actor shares chilling details
Abhishek Bachchan is one of the finest actors in the Bollywood industry. He has given us some remarkable performances over the years. We have often seen his dad and megastar Amitabh Bachchan praise his son for his roles. However, do you know that there was a time on the sets of Sarkar when Big B was upset with his dialogue delivery, and his intense look 'destroyed' the Dhoom star. Abhishek Bachchan recalls panicking and sweating Talking to The Hollywood Reporter, Abhishek Bachchan recalled his first day on the sets of Sarkar. This was also the first time he was shooting with his dad, Amitabh Bachchan. The I Want To Talk actor revealed that director Ram Gopal Varma had told them they would conduct some test shoots beforehand. He was also shooting for Bunty Aur Babli at that time, and the director told him that he could return to that set after the test shoot for Sarkar was completed. On the first day, Abhishek recalled panicking and sweating. Describing the scene they had to do, Big B's son revealed that his father would just say 'Shankar' and all he had to do was turn and say 'Ji?' "I was petrified, I was literally shaking. He has that effect." What happened between Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan on their ride back home? Abhishek Bachchan further added that he waited in his vanity van for a while after the shoot was over so that he wouldn't have to go back home with his dad. But things did not go as planned. Amitabh Bachchan knocked on his vanity door and suggested that they go home together. Later, describing how that ride turned out to be, Junior Bachchan narrated that there was pin-drop silence the entire time. "When they pulled into their bungalow's driveway, the staff got out, leaving the two of them alone in the car. He's just sitting there, and then, in 48 frames, he turned to me. 'Isiliye maine itne saal mehnat karke tumhe padhaya likhaya? Dialogue bolna aata nahi hai tumhe." (That's why I worked hard for so many years to educate you? You don't know how to speak dialogues.) The Dhoom star expressed that he felt like he had murdered someone. He concluded by saying, "The way he looked at me. He just destroyed me." We can only imagine what must have gone through Abhishek Bachchan after this car ride with his dad. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more such updates.
News18
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Abhishek Bachchan Reveals Dad Amitabh Scolded Him During Sarkar Shoot: 'He Destroyed Me'
Last Updated: Abhishek Bachchan shared his experience of being petrified while filming Sarkar with his father Amitabh Bachchan, and recalled being scolded by him. Imagine landing your first big scene in a film with the Amitabh Bachchan, who also happens to be your dad, and then getting royally scolded by him before the day's over! That's exactly what happened to Abhishek Bachchan on the sets of Sarkar. In a chat with The Hollywood Reporter India, Abhishek shared a hilarious (and slightly terrifying) memory from his first day shooting the political crime thriller. Nervous as ever to act alongside his legendary father, he fumbled through the scene. Later, Big B called him to his car where Abhishek got a full-on schooling. Abhishek recalled the incident saying, 'The first time we shot together was for Sarkar. Ramu [Ram Gopal Varma] said that we'll do some test shoots, and then I could go away and shoot Bunty Aur Babli. This was September 2004. First day, I was panicking and sweating. He says to me, 'Shankar', and all I had to do was turn around and say, 'Ji?' I was petrified, I was literally shaking. He has that effect." He said that after the shoot ended, he stayed back in his vanity van, thinking his dad would leave first. But to his surprise, Amitabh came and knocked on his door, asking him to come along so they could go home together. Abhishek then shared what that car ride was like. 'The entire ride back was spent in pin-drop silence. He is just looking straight. When they pulled into their bungalow's driveway, the staff got out, leaving the two of them alone in the car. He's just sitting there, and then, in 48 frames, he turned to me. 'Isiliye maine itne saal mehnat karke tumhe padhaya likhaya? Dialogue bolna aata nahi hai tumhe (Is this why I worked so hard and spent so much on your education? You can't even say a line properly).' I felt like I had murdered someone, the way he looked at me. He just destroyed me," he said. Released in 2005, Sarkar is a political crime thriller directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film starred Amitabh Bachchan in a powerful role, alongside his son Abhishek Bachchan, with a strong supporting cast including Kay Kay Menon, Katrina Kaif, Tanishaa, Supriya Pathak, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Anupam Kher. Often seen as an unofficial remake of The Godfather, Sarkar became the first film in a trilogy, followed by Sarkar Raj (2008) and Sarkar 3 (2017). The film not only made waves in India but also gained international recognition — it premiered at the New York Asian Film Festival and is now preserved in the American Academy of Motion Pictures library.
