Hindi film actor Abhishek Bachchan recently completed 25 years in the film industry and almost after 25 years, he won his first Filmfare Best Actor Award in 2025 for Shoojit Sircar’s film ‘I Want to Talk’ (2024). Weeks after Abhishek Bachchan won his first Filmfare Best Actor Award, a journalist took to social media to accuse him of buying awards and aggressively promoting them to show that he is still relevant.
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The journalist wrote on Twitter, “He’s a friendly guy, but I hate to say it. Professionally, #AbhishekBachchan is a prime example of how buying awards and aggressive PR can keep you relevant… even if you don’t have a single solo blockbuster in your career.” This comment immediately attracted attention on X (previously Twitter).
What did the trade analyst write about Abhishek Bachchan?
Referring to Abhishek Bachchan, the trade analyst wrote: “He may be a friendly guy, but I have no hesitation in saying that professionally #AbhishekBachchan is a great example of how buying awards and kick-ass PR can keep you relevant… even if you don’t have a single solo blockbuster in your career. He won an award this year for #IWantToTalk… a film that no one except a few money-grubbing critics would have liked.” Didn’t see it. And now I see all these tweets saying that 2025 is amazing!! There are better actors than him who deserve more recognition, praise and awards. But alas! They don’t have the PR sense.”
What answer did Abhishek Bachchan give?
Responding to the trade analyst, Abhishek Bachchan wrote on Will do it with full respect and cordiality.”
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The user then clarified his intentions and described his views as “personal opinions”. He wrote, “Sir, I have always written complimentary things about your conduct and at times also about your films/acting. What I have written about this film is a personal opinion. There is no ill will. As far as awards are concerned, I will not ignore them. I would like to see you in more leading roles in mainstream films. All the best, always.”
Where can you watch ‘I Want to Talk’?
Hindi medical drama film, “I Want to Talk”, is directed by Shoojit Sircar and written by Ritesh Shah. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Pearl Day, Ahaliya Bamru and others in lead roles. This is the story of Arjun, who loves talking, but his life changes dramatically after he is diagnosed with cancer. The film is currently streaming on Prime Video.
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Just to set the record straight. Never has any award been bought or aggressive PR been done by me. Just hard work, blood, sweat and tears. But, doubt you’ll believe anything I say or write. So…. Best way to shut you up is by working even harder so that you don’t ever doubt any…
— Abhishek (@juniorbachchan) October 29, 2025