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‘Amitabh Bachchan is sleeping in room above you’: Abhishek Bachchan says his dad, daughter Aaradhya inspire him, feels ‘she understands world better’ | Bollywood News

‘Amitabh Bachchan is sleeping in room above you’: Abhishek Bachchan says his dad, daughter Aaradhya inspire him, feels ‘she understands world better’ | Bollywood News

3 min readChennaiFeb 16, 2026 01:17 PM IST Born to legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan has always carried the weight of his father’s legacy on his shoulders. However, the actor has also had a strong mentor and support system throughout his journey in cinema. While Big B remains a constant source of inspiration, there is another person in Abhishek’s life whom he deeply looks up to — his 14-year-old daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan. In a recent interaction with Times Now, the Guru actor spoke about what inspires him about both Aaradhya and Amitabh Bachchan. He said, “I get inspired by my father and my daughter. I think there is a simplicity and clarity of thought in younger generation. Although if you have Mr Amitabh Bachchan sleeping in the room above you, you don’t really need much more inspiration, he kind of fills all those voids, but the another person I look up to is my daughter. I envy the new generation, I think they are very sorted. There is a lot we can learn from …

‘Why Can’t Amitabh Bachchan Be Human?’: Abhishek Bachchan Defends Big B Praising His Work | Bollywood News

‘Why Can’t Amitabh Bachchan Be Human?’: Abhishek Bachchan Defends Big B Praising His Work | Bollywood News

Last Updated:February 05, 2026, 17:20 IST Abhishek Bachchan reacts to criticism over Amitabh Bachchan praising him, saying Big B is a father first and should be allowed to express pride openly. Abhishek Bachchan addresses criticism around Amitabh Bachchan praising him publicly, saying his father is allowed to be human and express pride like any parent. When Abhishek Bachchan made his debut with Refugee in 2000, expectations followed him instantly. Being Amitabh Bachchan’s son meant every performance would be scrutinised through the lens of legacy. Even 25 years later, the pressure hasn’t eased. Turning 50 on Thursday, Abhishek admitted that repeated criticism and public failures can take a psychological toll. Speaking to E Times, the actor acknowledged that constant scrutiny does affect you. “Of course, you get cynical,” he said, adding that failing in public, week after week, makes it difficult to remain untouched by negativity. Abhishek noted that setbacks are often rubbed in an actor’s face, and sometimes even enjoyed by others. “So you get cynical, but you have to try your best to not …

Abhishek Bachchan finally breaks silence on divorce rumours with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: ‘If there was any…’

Abhishek Bachchan finally breaks silence on divorce rumours with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: ‘If there was any…’

Abhishek Bachchan recently reacted to divorce rumours with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Here is what he said. Since last year, there have been divorce rumours of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. But the speculations were shut down time and again as they spotted together at various B-Town events and public gatherings. Amid the rumours, both actors maintained a dignified silence on the divorce rumours over a period of time. Now, recently, Abhishek Bachchan reacted to the speculations around his marriage and rubbished the reports of their divorce. He further called the rumours ‘malicious and incorrect’. Abhishek went on to say that they are a happy and healthy family. He mentioned that there was always rumours about their personal lives since they were dating. Abhishek Bachchan reacts to divorce rumours In an interview with Peeping Moon, Abhishek Bachchan said, “If you are a celebrity, people are going to conject about everything. Any rubbish they (media) have written is completely false. Not based on any fact whatsoever, malicious and incorrect.” He continued, “They have been doing …

Abhishek Bachchan on handling disagreements with Aaradhya Bachchan, Nora Fatehi’s ‘Be Happy’ moment and more [Exclusive]

Abhishek Bachchan on handling disagreements with Aaradhya Bachchan, Nora Fatehi’s ‘Be Happy’ moment and more [Exclusive]

Be Happy releases on Amazon Prime Video on March 15 and the cast and director of the film gets candid with BL on the latest episode of Spotlight With Smrity. Abhishek Bachchan is back on the screen playing the perfect papa in Be Happy. The film is directed by Remo D’Souza and stars Nora Fatehi as the female lead. The film also stars little artist Inayat Verma and celebrated South Indian actor Nassar. The cast and the director sat down with BL for the latest episode of Spotlight and spilled the beans on their film and more. Abhishek, who plays a father, told us about his belief system when it comes to kids and how he handles disagreements with his daughter Aaradhya Bachchan. He also told us about the dance sequence, which is a highlight of the film and the pain that he went through while shooting the same. Nora Fatehi on the other hand bared her heart out about the challenges she has faced in Bollywood and called Be Happy her first big step …

When Abhishek revealed facing sexist comments for Cannes outings with Aishwarya | Bollywood

In a 2012 interview, Abhishek Bachchan was asked if he had ‘ever put restrictions on wife Aishwarya Rai‘. The actor had then said that only a man, who was either ‘insecure’ or did not ‘trust her’ would do such a thing. Abhishek had then gone on to speak about how he was often asked about what ‘it feels to walk the red carpet with your wife at Cannes’, adding he found ‘this attitude to be chauvinistic’. Also read: When Aishwarya Rai defended Abhishek Bachchan from ‘unfair’ question on being overshadowed by his father and wife’s fame Abhishek Bachchan also asked why Aishwarya could ‘attend all his events’, but he could not accompany his wife to support her. The actor slammed people, who thought that since he was the husband, he should not join his wife at her public appearances that were about her. In 2005, Aishwarya became the first Indian to open the Cannes Film Festival; since then she has been attending the high profile event almost every year, and is sometimes joined by Abhishek. …