Almost every actor of the entertainment industry has to undergo grief pain and emotional rollercoaster to get into their character so did Bollywood’s legendary actress Jaya Bachchan. According to some of the media reports, she once faced a deeply personal and emotional challenge while filming “Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa” in 1998. Director Govind Nihalani asked her to imagine her son Abhishek Bachchan’s death for a pivotal scene, which left her visibly shaken.
Jaya Bachchan With Abhishek Bacchan
Jaya Bachchan Was Left Debastated
Let us tell you that Abhishek Bachchan, who was working as an assistant director at the time, recalled his mother’s distress. “She came back home and was deeply upset,” he said. Actually, Jaya Bachchan had to film a scene where she had to identify her son’s dead body, and the director’s request to imagine Abhishek’s death added to her emotional turmoil to that specific scene making it seems more realistic.
Jaya Bachchan
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During a recent conversation, Abhishek Bachchan reflected on the challenges actors face in bringing characters to life. “It sounds harsh, but actors go through this,” he said. “Even if he hadn’t said it, he would have thought it through to embody that emotion. You bring a lot of personal things into your work.” Abhishek emphasized the importance of directors in shaping an actor’s performance, likening actors to “puppets” who bring their emotions and experiences to their roles.
Jaya Bachchan
If we talk about the professional front of Abhishek Bachchan, then let us tell you that he has an exciting lineup of films, including “King” with Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan, directed by Siddharth Anand. The film is set to release in 2027. Recently, Abhishek was seen in “I Want to Talk,” directed by Shoojit Sircar, which has received positive reviews.