Haven’t we all at least once wondered what it must be like to be the child of a cinema superstar who is a global figure? Abhishek Bachchan saves the day by answering all our questions.
Being the son of Amitabh Bachchan has made Abhishek understand that the film industry is not all about stardom and parties.
“This place is not about film premieres and parties. It’s a lot of hard work, and a lot more. Unfortunately, our audiences only see the glamorous side of it, and very seldom get to see the hard work, blood, sweat and tears we put into it,” says Junior Bachchan, as he’s dearly called.
“I am what I am today because of this industry”
Abhishek also tells us that he owes it all to the film industry as that’s what gave him his family.
“As far as I’m concerned, I am what I am today because of this industry, and the audiences. They have made my family and given our family everything. That’s very sacred to me. We also need to understand that this is more than just parties and premieres. You should come and spend time with us on set, there’s so much hard work put in by everyone to put out a film. I do understand there’s this huge glamorous image, which is fair enough. There’s a lot more to it than just that.”
Talking about Big B
Abhishek was also asked whether he found it difficult being the son of Amitabh Bachchan, a legendary movie star. To that, he said, “I’ve never thought about it, I’m the son of my father. At home, he’s that, he has never wanted it to be anything else, my mother never allowed it to be anything else. I’m the son of my father, I’m a colleague of a legend. That’s the way I look at it.”
“He never brings his work home, never imposes, what I believe as a fan rightly should be, the fact he’s a living legend of cinema. At home, he’s my friend, somebody I can sit with, watch sports or movies, discuss politics and current affairs. I think it’s very important to understand that dynamic, which I understand is very difficult to comprehend when you’re not living that and viewing it as a third person,” he continues.
“I’ve never looked upon it adversely. My love and respect for my parents is far too big for me to ever think to disrespect that emotion by thinking about it adversely.”
The father-son pair have worked together in movies such as Bunty Aur Babli, Paa, Sarkar Raj and more.
Source: Hindustan Times
