'Refugee' clocks 24 years: Amitabh Bachchan pens heartfelt note for Abhishek; praises his versatility

Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan share a deep-rooted father-son bond, which resonates warmly within the film industry. As Abhishek’s debut film, Refugee, co-starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, marked its 24th anniversary on June 30, Amitabh penned a heartfelt message appreciating his son's talent.

Abhishek Bachchan’s romantic drama ‘Refugee’ was released in 2000. On the movie's 24th anniversary, a fan shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) showcasing Abhishek's filmography.

The tweet read, ‘From #Refugee to #Ghoomer, and all the #Dhoom and #Manmarziyaan in between, @juniorbachchan has been a #Guru of versatility. Wishing for more #JhoomBarabarJhoom moments ahead. #24YearsOfAbhishekBachchan #AbhishekBachchan #Bachchan #ABCrew.’

Amitabh Bachchan’s appreciation post

Responding to the tweet, Amitabh Bachchan praised his son, acknowledging Abhishek's dedication to portraying the characters that are unique and compelling.

Quoting the tweet, 'love you Bhaiyu.. your versatility, and your dedication entirely to the character you play.. all so different and so completely unique.. blessings and more.'

Kareena Kapoor Khan also took to Instagram to share nostalgic scenes from her debut film. She reflected on her growth as an actor. In the caption, she stated, '24 years of discovering myself and my characters... The best is yet to come… Love you all ….'

Amitabh Bachchan's professional front

On the professional front, Amitabh Bachchan recently garnered acclaim for his role in the sci-fi epic 'Kalki 2898 AD,' directed by Nag Ashwin. The film, featuring a stellar cast including Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani, has been making waves at the box office since its release on June 27.

Abhishek's work front

Abhishek Bachchan is preparing for a role in Shoojit Sircar's upcoming untitled drama, which focuses on the intricacies of a father-daughter relationship. Additionally, he has joined the ensemble cast of 'Housefull 5,' directed by Tarun Mansukhani slated for a 2025 release, alongside Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh.

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