Abhishek Bachchan admits no one used to notice him until 'Dhoom' success: "Hrithik Roshan hugged me and said, 'Your problems start now'
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The actor admitted that, despite being from the illustrious Bachchan family, no one paid attention to him or considered him important. Abhishek recalled receiving advice from Hrithik Roshan during that difficult period.
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In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, Abhishek opened up about his struggles. 'Actors are very fragile people. We put on this exterior, but actually, on the inside, we're like scared children – you're constantly looking for validation.
You're scared of going unrecognised when you go out somewhere,' he shared.
Abhishek Bachchan was never acknowledged by others
He also reflected on moments when he felt invisible. 'I've walked into rooms where nobody even turns to look at you… You walk into a hotel lobby and expect someone will ask for an autograph, and then nobody comes. You swallow that, and you keep going,' he said.
Abhishek about Hrithik Roshan's striking words
He recalled how things shifted dramatically after Dhoom's release in 2004.
When he entered a hotel lobby post the film's success, the entire space came to a standstill. He cherished the moment, as it was unlike anything he had experienced before.
Abhishek revealed that Hrithik was genuinely happy for him and embraced him during that moment. 'He hugged me and said something in my ear that completely threw me off, but it has kept me grounded ever since. He said, 'Till now, it was nothing. Your problems start now. Now you have something to lose',' he added.
The 'Paa' actor admitted that the foundation of success is often built upon the experience of failure.
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