Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan has often found himself weighed against the huge legacies of his estranged father, Amitabh Bachchan, and his famous wife, Aishwarya Rai. Reflecting on these comparisons, she shared her hopes for her daughter Aaradhya and expressed her heartfelt wish that someday she would proudly say, ‘Hey, my dad is 82, and he’s still in the same shape.’
In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Abhishek Bachchan addressed the ongoing comparisons with his family, while acknowledging the challenges of living up to such extraordinary legacies. After decades of similar scrutiny, he shared his perspective, seeing these comparisons as evidence of being identified with greatness rather than a burden. This approach has shaped his approach to making his way in the industry.
Abhishek also expressed pride in his family’s incredible achievements and lauded their continued contributions. “My parents are my parents, my family is my family, my wife is my wife, and I’m extremely proud of them and their accomplishments and what they’re doing,” he shared.
He also shared his aspiration to follow in his father’s footsteps, striving to remain active in his craft in his later years, hoping to inspire his daughter Aaradhya with his dedication and perseverance.
The I Want to Talk actor highlighted his father’s tireless work ethic and how Amitabh Bachchan continues to inspire by leading by example. He expressed a heartfelt desire to emulate that dedication, and to work with the same zeal in his later years.
His ultimate goal is that his daughter Aaradhya looks at him with pride, like he looks at his father. He said, “When I go to bed at night, all I think about is that when I turn 82, I want my daughter to be able to say about me, ‘Hey, my dad is 82. And he is still in the same condition.
Abhishek Bachchan talked about the deep influence of his family on his life and career and stressed on being proud of his lineage. He acknowledged the importance of the heritage attached to his surname, a gift from his grandfather, and expressed his dedication to maintaining the values and love associated with it.
He also shared the hope that the coming generations, including his daughter Aaradhya, will cherish and carry forward this legacy with the same respect and belief system.
Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan are making headlines these days due to the ongoing divorce rumours. However, the pair is unaffected by the speculations and are focusing on their professional commitments. Often spotted together at events, they continue to display strong relationship feelings and inspire fans with their enduring bond and couple goals.
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