Abhishek Bachchan has opened up about his career choices and the influence of his legendary father, Amitabh Bachchan. As Junior B gears up for his upcoming OTT film ‘Be Happy‘, he shared insights into his evolving preferences as an actor and the lessons he has learned from both success and failure.

In a conversation with Mid Day, Abhishek spoke candidly about how his approach to selecting films has changed over the years. He acknowledged that personal growth often leads to shifts in interests, explaining that what might have seemed appealing a decade ago may no longer hold the same charm today. “As human beings, we grow. What we liked doing 10 years ago may have changed today. The reason to do a film today is that you gravitate towards it. You might not, six months down the line,” he said.
Despite facing criticism for some of his films, Abhishek expressed pride in every project he has undertaken. He views each film—whether a commercial hit or a box-office disappointment—as a learning experience that has contributed to his growth as an artist. “I’m proud of every film that I’ve done, whether it has been accepted or not because I’ve learnt from each,” he remarked.

One of the most striking aspects of Abhishek’s reflections was his admiration for his father, Amitabh Bachchan, “I have a great example of an 83-year-old [Amitabh Bachchan] back home who is still learning.”
In recent times, the film industry has faced significant challenges, with many actors acknowledging the difficulties posed by changing audience expectations and increased scrutiny on social media. However, Abhishek views public discourse as an essential aspect of being an actor. “You should not cut out that noise. As an actor, you’re public property because your films demand the audience to pay a price to come into the theatre or to subscribe to a digital platform. What they think is of paramount importance,” he explained.