Abhishek Bachchan has completed 26 years in the film industry. On this special occasion, he reflected on how early on, he used to be both excited and insecure about getting work. He admitted that he used to be uncomfortable
in front of the camera when he first started his career, but now feels more relaxed. He also opened up about whether he feels insecure about other actors’ success.
Speaking to ETimes, Abhishek Bachchan reflected on the biggest change he has noticed in himself as an actor. He said, “The only thing that’s changed is I’m more comfortable. I think when I started out, there was a bit of discomfort. But now, I’m more comfortable being in front of the camera.”
He explained, “When you’re just being yourself and comfortable in your skin, that gives you clarity on decisions you need to take. I’m very clear today, or I would say in the last five to seven years, of what I don’t want to do at that point of time. Initially in your career, there’s such excitement, there’s such insecurity about kaam milega, nahin milega, whatever comes your way you do.”
He also mentioned that other actors’ success has never bothered him. He said, “I’m clear at that point of time, at this point I don’t want to do this. That means I definitely want to do this. So, there’s a lot more conviction in that, and that comes from a certain maturity and calmness. I think that helps in your work as well.”
Abhishek Bachchan concluded, “We’re not all over the place anymore, I’d like to believe. I’ve never been an insecure actor in terms of yeh kya kar raha hai. Insecure about my capabilities, yes. I think all actors are..about, ‘Will I be able to do this?”
Meanwhile, on the work front, Abhishek Bachchan will soon be seen in Siddharth Anand’s King. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Arshad Warsi and Akshay Oberoi, among others. Abhishek Bachchan will reportedly play the main antagonist in the film.
