From Refugee to Royalty: Abhishek Bachchan Begins ‘King’ with Blessings from Big B

When Abhishek Bachchan strolls into the sets of Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited film King, his legendary father Amitabh Bachchan showers warm blessings on him—a sign of pride in the dynastic Bollywood tradition.

Spotlight Moment

Abhishek has officially begun filming King, directed by Siddharth Anand and co-starring Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Rani Mukerji.

Amitabh Bachchan went to social media to declare his pride, describing Abhishek as praise-worthy and declaring his 25-year career in cinema.

Milestone Reflections

Abhishek made his debut in 2000 with Refugee and went on to have a versatile filmography with movies such as Yuva, Dhoom, Sarkar, and The Big Bull.

A tribute video made by fans showcasing his film career moved Amitabh's heart.

What's Next

Besides King, Abhishek's upcoming release Kaalidhar Laapata will be available on Zee5 on July 4.

King, which releases in 2026, features SRK playing the role of a tough underworld hitman, and Abhishek will also play a key role.

Sources: Times of India, News18, Hindustan Times, Moneycontrol, MSN India