Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has recently gone onto social media to share tremendous pride in his son Abhishek Bachchan, whose recent movie Kaalidhar Laapata is receiving widespread acclaim. In an emotional post on X, the legend of Bollywood described how “mountains of pride fill my heart and mind” as the audience and critics shower praise on Abhishek’s performance. The father-son relationship was evident in his words, not only admiration for Abhishek’s work, but also deep personal pleasure in seeing his son’s work being acknowledged.
Piling on this emotional touch, Amitabh also showed a note he received from experience director Tinnu Anand, who guided him in cult classics like Kaalia and Shahenshah. Anand had penned, “Sirjee… he is absolutely brilliant in Kaalidhar Laapata. Warmth.” Bachchan Sr. replied with immense thankfulness, noting how unique it was to hear such huge compliments from a person of Anand’s standing in the industry.
This moment of appreciation arrives at a milestone moment, Abhishek has served 25 years in the movie business. Amitabh posted a fan-made montage of Abhishek’s movie career, from his debut in Refugee in 2000 to his more current performances. Responding to the tribute, he wrote (in Hindi), “I bow to this variety… my son Abhishek is worthy of praise.” It is this moment of pride for a father who has experienced the ups and downs of his son’s career and now gets to see a much-deserved moment of appreciation.
Kaaldihar Laapata, directed by Madhumita, is the Hindi version of the award-winning Tamil film K.D. (2019). In this poignant tale, Abhishek portrays Kaalidhar, an aged memory-loss patient, who is abandoned at the time of the Kumbh Mela. The movie traces his unexpected odyssey with a keen, orphaned child Ballu, who is acted by child artiste Daivik Bhagela. The road trip is turned into an endearing journey of rediscovery, friendship, and second chances. The movie was released on ZEE5 on July 4, 2025, and has been well received for its emotional depth as well as performances.
Though the film has received good reviews, the reviews too have been balanced. India Today, for example, termed it a reminder that “life can surprise us with joy, even in tough times,” though they were critical of some inconsistencies in the character development. Nevertheless, Abhishek’s performance has been widely acclaimed for its honesty and restraint, something that appears to have struck a chord so deeply with the people and the critics alike.
Amitabh also posted his thoughts in a blog entry, putting a personal touch with a warmth that was characteristic of him. He said, “When your children are around and beside you, the world can be conquered.” He added a characteristic remark about technology troubles, laughing that when technology lets one down, “your whole world can be destroyed.”
This emotional outburst from Amitabh Bachchan is not only a proud parent moment, it’s a celebration of a cinematic heritage, one in which two generations are leaving their own indelible mark on Indian cinema. As Abhishek Bachchan’s performance in Kaalidhar Laapata receives universal acclaim, it’s apparent that he has forged his own identity, and in the process, has provided his father with something to celebrate, not merely as an actor, but as a proud dad.
