Abhishek Bachchan has put to rest a long-standing curiosity amongst fans about whether he would ever remake one of his father Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic films. Speaking on the stage of IFP Season 15, the actor offered a reflection on his relationship with his father’s legacy. He asserted that he has no intention of recreating any of the superstar’s classics.
When asked about the possibility of stepping into Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic roles, Abhishek gave a straightforward answer. He said, “I would never ever want to recreate any of my father’s films, and the reason I say that is because I have grown up wanting to be Amitabh Bachchan.” He went on to describe himself as “Bachchan’s biggest fan.” He emphasised that his admiration for his father began long before he ever entered the acting world.
Abhishek shared memories from his childhood as well. He recalled how he watched his father’s films repeatedly. In fact, his friends and he would reenact scenes in their backyard. “There was a point in time in my childhood, I only watched my father’s films, and afterwards me and my friends would go to the backyard and re-enact the entire film — the fight was ‘who was going to play Bachchan,'” he said. According to him, an entire generation grew up idolising Amitabh Bachchan. “I am not talking as a son, I am talking as a fan,” he enthusiastically noted. Abhishek showed immense respect for his father’s body of work and his belief that his classics should remain untouched.
On the professional front, the actor was last seen in Shoojit Sircar’s I Want To Talk. He won the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) award at the 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025 With Gujarat Tourism for his performance in the movie.
