Kaalidhar Laapata: Amitabh Bachchan Applauds Son Abhishek Bachchan For Choosing Diverse Roles
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Recently, Amitabh Bachchan took to social media to express his pride for his son Abhishek Bachchan. The film is releasing on July 4
Amitabh Bachchan Applauds Son Abhishek Bachchan
The trailer for Abhishek Bachchan's Kaalidhar Laapata was recently released. The film, all set to release on an OTT platform, is a remake of the Tamil film KD (also known as Karuppu Durai). Recently, Amitabh Bachchan took to social media to express his pride for his son Abhishek Bachchan. Sharing his blessings, the legendary star praised Abhishek's ability for choosing diverse roles.
Taking to his X handle, Amitabh Bachchan wrote, 'my prayers Abhishek .. your ability to choose different roles and films and to immerse yourself in them .. and succeed .. a very rare quality ..love and blessings." The film will be released on an OTT platform on July 4. Well, the other details have not been shared till now.
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Directed by Madhumita, 'Kaalidhar Laapata' stars Abhishek as Kaalidhar–a middle-aged man grappling with memory loss, abandonment and a lifetime of quiet betrayals. When he overhears his siblings' cruel plan to abandon him at the crowded Maha Kumbh Mela, Kaalidhar decides to disappear on his own terms. Fate intervenes in the form of Ballu (Daivik Bhagela), an outspoken, street-smart 8-year-old who's been surviving solo on India's chaotic streets. What begins as a chance meeting becomes the beginning of something far more profound.
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Sharing his experience working in the film, Abhishek in a press note said, 'As actors, we often hope for stories that move us before they move anyone else–and Kaalidhar Laapata did exactly that. Playing Kaalidhar was not just a role; it was a revelation. He's fragile, childlike and deeply human–and through him, I got to explore parts of myself I hadn't visited in a while. His bond with Ballu–this fierce, fearless child–reminded me that the most unexpected friendships can sometimes teach us the most profound lessons."
Meanwhile, Abhishek Bachchan is currently enjoying the success of his recently released movie, Housefull 5. The film is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala's Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and has one of Bollywood's largest ensemble casts in recent years. Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan play the lead roles, with Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Ranjeet and Johny Lever serving as supporting characters. The female cast includes Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Sonam Bajwa and Soundarya Sharma, with Chunky Panday and Dino Morea also playing prominent roles.
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June 22, 2025, 09:36 IST
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