Abhishek Bachchan opens up about 'Bachchan surname's legacy': 'Hope that my daughter Aaradhya and...'

Abhishek Bachchan made his debut in Bollywood 25 years ago with JP Dutta’s Refugee. Ever since then, the actor has tried his best to carry forward the legacy of the Bachchan name. Recently, speaking about his career trajectory with CNBC, Abhishek Bachchan shared his views on this point in his career and said, "Right now, I think interval would be right. I mean, I’ve been at this for 25 years. I’m no spring chicken. But I do feel that a new phase is about to start. 2025. It’s a good number, as in a halfway kind of thing."

Speaking further about the role of family in his life, Abhishek Bachchan said, "I am what I am today because of my family. I do what I do for my family, past, present, and future. Their opinion matters the most to me. I’m immensely proud of my name, which was given to me by my grandfather. But I’m prouder of the surname he bestowed and blessed us with. I will work and do whatever I have to ensure the continuance of the love that we get because of my grandfather. I hope that my daughter (Aaradhya) and subsequent generations can respect that and have the same belief system."

On the work front, Abhishek Bachchan was last seen in the 2024 film I Want to Talk directed by Shoojit Sircar, and is now gearing up for exciting upcoming projects, including Akshay Kumar starrer Housefull 5, Be Happy, and Shah Rukh Khan's highly-anticipated King.

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