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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Abhishek Bachchan admits no one used to notice him until 'Dhoom' success: "Hrithik Roshan hugged me and said, 'Your problems start now'
's filmography experienced a series of flops and setbacks following his debut in 2000 with 'Refugee'. It took him several more years to get back on track, eventually finding success with Dhoom, alongside . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The actor admitted that, despite being from the illustrious Bachchan family, no one paid attention to him or considered him important. Abhishek recalled receiving advice from Hrithik Roshan during that difficult period. Abhishek Bachchan opens up about facing failures in his career Kareena Trolls Katrina Kaif's 'Only Salmon' Diet, Reveals She Ate Parathas During Size Zero Tashan! In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, Abhishek opened up about his struggles. 'Actors are very fragile people. We put on this exterior, but actually, on the inside, we're like scared children – you're constantly looking for validation. You're scared of going unrecognised when you go out somewhere,' he shared. Abhishek Bachchan was never acknowledged by others He also reflected on moments when he felt invisible. 'I've walked into rooms where nobody even turns to look at you… You walk into a hotel lobby and expect someone will ask for an autograph, and then nobody comes. You swallow that, and you keep going,' he said. Abhishek about Hrithik Roshan's striking words He recalled how things shifted dramatically after Dhoom's release in 2004. When he entered a hotel lobby post the film's success, the entire space came to a standstill. He cherished the moment, as it was unlike anything he had experienced before. Abhishek revealed that Hrithik was genuinely happy for him and embraced him during that moment. 'He hugged me and said something in my ear that completely threw me off, but it has kept me grounded ever since. He said, 'Till now, it was nothing. Your problems start now. Now you have something to lose',' he added. The 'Paa' actor admitted that the foundation of success is often built upon the experience of failure.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Amitabh Bachchan bows down in humility as fans have been visiting him every Sunday since 1982
Mumbai: Fans gather in huge numbers outside Amitabh Bachchan's residence every Sunday in the hope of getting a small glimpse of the superstar, and this has been happening for the last 43 years. Humbled by all the love, the 'Paa' actor bowed down to the audience. He even shared a heartfelt post on his official Instagram account, expressing his gratitude. Big B wrote, "At Prateksha since 1982, every Sunday at my doorstep, and after that when Jalsa became my family's residence from 1992-93, people have been coming to meet me and my family every single Sunday. For the last 43 years, there has been no greater example or sign of the love of the people of the country than this, which has always been honored and will always be! I bow down in humility." On Friday, Bachchan expressed his desire to be a part of the sequel to Nag Ashwin's "Kalki 2898 AD". As the mythological drama completed one year of release, Big B took to his X (Previously known as Twitter) handle and showed his happiness for being a part of the science fiction. His latest post also had a major hint about the sequel of "Kalki 2898 AD". 'My honoured privilege to be asked to be a part of it ... one that I admired and respected the blessings of Vijayanti films and the elders that ran and connected with it … ever to be a part of it any day again, IF THEY WERE TO EVER TO ASK," the Tweet read. Made under the direction of Nag Ashwin, the drama enjoys a stellar cast with Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone in crucial roles, along with others. The story of the drama is believed to be inspired by the Hindu scriptures. Set in a dystopian future in the year 2898 AD, "Kalki 2898 AD" talks about the mission to protect lab subject SUM-80's unborn child, who is believed to be Kalki.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Akshaye Khanna fired Vidya Balan after she refused to do a film opposite him: ‘I was so scared, asked John Abraham to save me'
Vidya Balan, who made a powerful Bollywood debut with Parineeta in 2005, has carved a niche for herself as one of the most respected and versatile actresses in Indian cinema. With a string of memorable performances in films like Heyy Babyy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Paa, Ishqiya, No One Killed Jessica, Kahaani, and The Dirty Picture, she's built a legacy defined by bold choices and deeply layered characters. But behind her confident screen presence is a journey filled with self-doubt, tough decisions, and plenty of learning–especially when it came to turning down films early in her career. In a recent conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Vidya Balan opened up about one such moment from her early days, when she had to refuse a film opposite Akshaye Khanna—and didn't quite know how to handle it. 'I find it much easier to say no today than I did 20 years ago. I was so scared. I remember there was this film offered to me opposite Akshaye Khanna, and for some reason, I didn't connect with the script. But I couldn't pick up the phone and tell him that myself. I asked my manager to convey it to the director instead,' she said. ALSO READ | Kajol says Karan Johar didn't want her to regain memory after fall on Kuch Kuch Hota Hai set: 'SRK gave me medicine, Karan told me I was a background dancer' The story didn't end there. Vidya Balan later ran into Akshaye Khanna on the sets of Salaam-E-Ishq, and he playfully confronted her. 'He fired me!' she recalled with a laugh. 'He said, 'Why didn't you tell me you didn't want to do the film?' I was so embarrassed. I went up to John Abraham and said, 'Can you please save me?' I just didn't want any confrontation or to hurt anyone's feelings. But later, I realised he was just pulling my leg.' Vidya Balan was most recently seen in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, marking her much-anticipated return to the franchise after missing out on the 2022 sequel.
India.com
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Made for less than Rs 20 crore, this film set a Guinness World Record, became a hit, earned Rs..., story is about..., movie is..
Some movies often touch your heart and soul. No matter how high or low the budget is, these movies with a moving storyline often remain at the top of the audience's watch list despite being released years earlier. One such film was released 14 years ago and still remains fresh in the audience's mind. The film had an out-of-the-box storyline where the roles of an off-screen father and son were reversed. The mind-blowing chemistry between the father and son left the audience speechless. The movie was made for Rs 14 crore, and it turned out to be a hit. The movie we are discussing here is the Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan-starrer Paa. This Film Made Guinness World Record Directed by R. Balki, Paa felt like a fresh breeze of air for the audience who watched it. The movie did not have any high-action massy stunts or a normal rom-com plot. The movie is about a father-son relationship, where the son suffers from Progeria, a rare genetic disorder that causes accelerated aging. The movie shows the kind of bond a father and son share with each other where the son looks older than his father. In the movie, Amitabh plays the character of Auro, the kid with Progeria, whereas Abhishek plays his father Amol Arte. The movie also stars Vidya Balan as Amitabh's mother. The intricacies between all three relationships are shown extremely beautifully. For the movie, Amitabh had to achieve a unique look for which a lot of professional makeup artists were hired. Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan made history with the film Paa, earning a Guinness World Record for being the first real-life father and son to portray reversed roles on screen—Amitabh played the son, while Abhishek played the father. Paa Box Office Collection Paa was a semi-hit, and it earned Rs 30 crore in India. On the other hand, the movie collected Rs 47 crore worldwide.
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Audiences destroyed theatres after watching Agneepath; Amitabh Bachchan had to solve the issue overnight: Abhishek Bachchan recalls
Amitabh Bachchan took a long hiatus from the movies in the 1980s after he started his journey in politics. However, his stint in politics was terminated midway, but he discovered that the film industry had evolved tremendously, and wasn't ready to take big bets on him. It was during this phase that Bachchan appeared in Mukul Anand's film Agneepath, where he played the role of a man who chooses the path of crime to avenge his family's honour. While playing Vijay Deenanath Chauhan, Amitabh tried something new; he decided to dub his character in a distinct voice, but the audience wasn't having it. In a new interview, his son, Abhishek Bachchan, recalled that Amitabh had to redub the entire film in one night after the release, because the audience outright rejected his experiment. In a chat with India Today, Abhishek said, 'I remember sitting with my father watching him re-dub Agneepath in one night.' Abhishek said that 'when the film released, they started getting reports that people were breaking the sound systems at the theatres because they said, 'What happened to Amitabh Bachchan's voice?' They thought the speakers were off.' Amitabh is known for his baritone, and so, it was probably difficult for them to accept a new voice. In fact, the early reviews of the film, including that of trade analyst Komal Nahta, also criticised Bachchan's voice. ALSO READ | Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar: You're all very mean to Arjun Kapoor; all he needs is a great director to guide him Abhishek recalled that Yash Johar, who was the producer of the film, figured that they had to do something about it, and thus, they decided to re-dub the entire film. 'I remember Friday night, he went into the dubbing studio and I sat with him and I fell asleep, I was very young. He spent the entire night re-dubbing the entire film in his normal voice. And Saturday, 8 am, he walked out of there. Mukul Anand took those cans for mixing and by Saturday night, they were sending those prints everywhere with the new voice,' he recalled. Despite these efforts, Agneepath didn't work at the box office but it fetched Amitabh his first National Film Award for Best Actor. Later, he won the same award for Black, Paa and Piku. He holds the most Best Actor award wins by a male actor.
