Abhishek Bachchan recently shared an emotional recollection of a challenging time in his career when he considered quitting acting due to a series of film failures. Speaking in an interview, Abhishek revealed that during this difficult period, he questioned his decision to become an actor, as none of his films seemed to work at the box office, and his performances were being heavily criticized.
He went to his father, Amitabh Bachchan, seeking advice, and expressed his doubts about his career. "A lot of my movies were not working; critics were panning my performances no matter who I worked with," Abhishek admitted. He went on to share that he tried working with some of the biggest directors and actors in the industry, hoping they would help him improve, but nothing seemed to change. "I went to my dad and said, 'I think we’ve made a mistake. I don’t think I’m cut out for this,'" Abhishek said, revealing his feelings of despair.
In response, Amitabh Bachchan gave his son a piece of advice that became a turning point in Abhishek's career. "He said, 'You are nowhere near the finished product. You have a lot of improving to do,'" Abhishek recalled. Amitabh encouraged him, pointing out that he could see improvement in Abhishek's performances with each film. He emphasized that the key to honing his skills was hard work and continuous practice. "The only way you will be able to polish your craft is by working. Whatever film you get, just sign and work," Amitabh advised.
Following his father's guidance, Abhishek started taking on supporting and secondary roles in films, regardless of the size or significance of the part. "I didn’t care what kind of role it was—supporting, secondary, tertiary—I did everything until I found the confidence in myself," he said. This strategy helped him rebuild his career, eventually leading to his return as a leading actor in successful films.
Abhishek's recent film, I Want To Talk, directed by Shoojit Sircar, hit theatres on November 22. He is also set to star in the upcoming dance-drama Be Happy, directed by Remo D’Souza.
