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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I have a family, it's upsetting,' says Abhishek Bachchan as he reacts to all the 'misinformation' about him and social media trolling: 'People who put out negativity...'
Abhishek Bachchan has been in the business for 25 years now and knows the drill of this place. Moreover, while he belongs to a family of stars - being Amitabh Bachchan , Jaya Bachchan's son, he's quite used to the flip side of fame. However, Abhishek believes in letting his work to the talking and be known for just his work. The actor who's known for movies like 'Guru', 'Yuva', 'Bunty Aur Babli', 'Dhoom', and many more, has usually maintained a dignified silence towards anything that's written about him and his family. In recent times, there's also been a lot of misinformation and negativity around his life. During a chat with ETimes, when asked why he never chose to clarify any misinformation, here's how he reacted.' He said, "Because the person who is putting out the misinformation and the lies is not interested in clarity or in correction. Previously, things that were said about me, didn't affect me. Today, I have a family and it's very upsetting. Even if I clarify something, people will turn it around. Because negative news sells. You're not me. You don't live my life. You're not answerable to the people that I'm answerable to. People who put out such negativity, have to live with their conscience. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 年最紓壓的農場遊戲！無需安裝 東加：島嶼農場 立即播放 Undo They need to deal with their conscience and answer to their maker. See, it's not just me. I don't get affected. I know what the rigmarole of this place is. There are families involved. I'll give you a very good example of this whole new fad of trolling." Opening up further on social media trolling and how his friend Sikandar Kher once took a stand for him, Abhishek said, "It's so convenient to sit anonymously behind a computer screen and write the most nasty things. You do realise you're hurting somebody. No matter how thick-skinned they are, it affects them. How would you like it if somebody did that to you? A couple of years ago, I put out some post and some troll said something very nasty about me. Sikandar, who's very close to me, a very close friend, felt hurt seeing that comment. So, he replied to the troll saying, 'I dare you to come and say this on my face'." He added, "So Sikandar put his address down and said, 'Come, I'm waiting. I dare you Mr Troll to come and tell me on my face, whatever you just wrote here. If you're going to say it on the internet, I dare you to come say it to me on my face.' That person clearly will never have the guts to come and tell me this on my face. If someone comes and tells me things on my face, then I will feel they have conviction. I will respect that." Read full interview here: Abhishek will be seen next in 'Kaalidhar Laapata' set to begin steaming from July 4 onwards on Zee5.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Dialogue bolne aata nahi hai': Abhishek Bachchan recalls when Amitabh Bachchan scolded him on first day of Sarkar shoot
Jul 02, 2025 06:02 AM IST Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan shared screen space in the political crime thriller Sarkar. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Abhishek recalled how he was petrified on the first day of shoot, when he had to share the screen with his father. He later received a scolding from Amitabh inside his car, which left him 'destroyed.' (Also read: Amitabh Bachchan bows to son Abhishek Bachchan, praises him on completing 25 years in films: 'He is worthy of praise') Amitabh Bachchan scolded Abhishek Bachchan after a tense day on the sets of Sarkar. During the interaction, Abhishek recalled the incident and began, '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.' 'Isiliye maine itne saal mehnat…' He went on to add that the shoot got over and he waited in his vanity van for a while to leave after his dad left the set. But that did not happen as Amitabh knocked on his vanity van and suggested they both go home together. Abhishek then described how that ride panned out. "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. Abhishek recently completed 25 years in films. He made his acting debut with JP Dutta's Refugee. He will be next seen in Kaalidhar Laapata, which will premiere on Zee5 on July 4.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Abhishek Bachchan breaks silence on divorce rumors with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: 'When you have a family, these things...'
It's been a while since reports suggesting trouble in paradise for Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai have surfaced on social media. However, the latter's appearance at the latest edition of the Cannes Film Festival, wearing sindoor, shut down trolls. And now, Abhishek has subtly reacted to the divorce rumors, highlighting how negative news impacts him and his family. The actor also broke his silence on why he has remained tight-lipped despite such speculations doing the rounds all over the internet. In an interview with Etimes, the Housefull 5 actor remarked that things have changed. Earlier, he didn't care about misinformation being written about him, but now, negative news affects him. "Now these things hurt. You do not live my life. You do not know how it feels to read all this. When you have a family, these things start affecting you," said Abhishek. Abhishek Bachchan talks about people twisting facts The actor went on to add that people often share false information without mentioning their names. Pointing out how such things can hurt, Abhishek Bachchan added, "No matter how strong that person is, words have an impact. Even if we clarify something, people take it in the wrong sense because negative news sells." Abhishek and Aishwarya have appeared in various films together. From Kuch Naa Kaho, Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke, Dhoom 2, and Guru, they have proved to be one of the most-adored reel and real-life couple. On the personal front, the duo got hitched in 2007 and have a daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan. Talking about Junior Bachchan's upcoming projects, he is all set to star in Kaalidhar Laapata. Scheduled for an OTT release, the movie revolves around a man who suffers from memory loss. It also features Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and child actor Daivik Bhagela. The film will stream on Zee 5 from July 4 onwards. On the other hand, Aishwarya was last seen in Ponniyin Selvan: II as Nandini.
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Abhishek Bachchan finally breaks silence on reports of his divorce with Aishwarya Rai, makes big statement, says...
Abhishek Bachchan finally breaks silence on reports of his divorce with Aishwarya Rai, makes big statement, says... Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has finally opened up about how ongoing trolling and fake news, particularly those surrounding his personal life, affect him emotionally. In a recent interview, the actor candidly explained that why he chooses to remain silent and not clarify false narratives about his marital life. How Abhishek Bachchan reacts regarding rumours circulate about his personal life ? While speaking to ETimes, The I Want To Talk actor said he once used to ignore the things written about him, but now things have changed as he has a family to protect. 'Previously, things that were said about me didn't affect me. Today, I have a family, and it's very upsetting,' he said. He believes clarifying doesn't help, as those who peddle negativity aren't interested in the truth. 'Even if I clarify something, people will turn it around. Because negative news sells. You're not me. You don't live my life. You're not answerable to the people that I'm answerable to,' Abhishek explained. The actor said that those spreading fake news have their own conscience to deal with. 'They need to deal with their conscience and answer to their maker. See, it's not just me. I don't get affected. I know what the rigmarole of this place is. There are families involved,' he said. Abhishek Bachchan reveals how trolls affect him Citing one of the troller's social media comment that stuck with him, he addressed that how his friend Sikander Kher got deeply offended with the online remarks. Abhishek recalled, 'It's so convenient to sit anonymously behind a computer screen and write the nastiest things. You do realise you're hurting somebody. No matter how thick-skinned they are, it affects them. How would you like it if somebody did that to you.' Calling out the online haters to show courage in person, he added, 'If you're going to say it on the internet, I dare you to come say it to me on my face. That person clearly will never have the guts to come and tell me this on my face. If someone comes and tells me things on my face, then I will feel they have conviction. I will respect that.' On the work front, Abhishek Bachchan is gearing up for the release of Kaalidhar Laapata, which streams on Zee5 on July 4. He is also a part of Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited King, alongside uhana Khan, Abhay Verma, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Saurabh Shukla.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Promising start fizzles into predictable crime drama
Rating: 2.25/5 The web series Viraatapalem - PC Meena Reporting, starring Abhignya Vuthaluru and directed by Poluru Krishna, opens with a gripping premise but gradually loses steam, devolving into a formulaic and unconvincing crime drama. Set in the fictional town of Viraatapalem during the early 1990s, the story revolves around a chilling mystery — brides being killed on their wedding day. Villagers believe a curse is behind the deaths, halting weddings for years. Enter Meena, a determined young police officer posted in the town who takes the investigation into her own hands. In a dramatic move, Meena decides to get married herself to bait the killer. What follows is a series of episodes aimed at unmasking the truth behind the so-called curse. Despite a strong setup, the series falters after the initial episodes. The pacing dips, with later episodes feeling stretched and lacking in suspense. The absence of impactful cliffhangers, a hallmark of compelling crime thrillers, makes the narrative feel monotonous. Forced twists and weak character motivations further dampen the experience, particularly the plotline involving Meena's decision to marry, which feels unnatural and contrived. Performance-wise, Abhignya Vuthaluru holds her own and manages to engage viewers despite the uninspired screenplay. Surabhi Prabhavati also performs well in a significant role, but the rest of the supporting cast fails to leave a mark. On the technical front, the series features decent cinematography but lacks polish in production design. The dialogues are effective, and editing is crisp, but the overall execution is inconsistent. Director Poluru Krishna, who earlier delivered the hit Recce, does not replicate that success here. To add to its woes, Viraatapalem has been caught in controversy, with ETV Win accusing Zee5 of lifting its concept from their show Constable Kanakam. Viraatapalem - PC Meena Reporting starts strong but ultimately disappoints due to predictable storytelling, weak writing, and a lack of genuine thrills. Apart from a decent climax twist, the show struggles to leave a lasting impression.
