Amitabh Bachchan on Abhishek's Role in 'Sarkar': I'm Not Present in the Film
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Synopsis
Amitabh Bachchan reflects on his son Abhishek’s performance in 'Sarkar,' emphasizing that he feels he plays no significant role in the film. He praises Abhishek's talent and expresses admiration for the film's overall quality.
Key Takeaways
- Amitabh Bachchan praises his son Abhishek's performance in 'Sarkar.'
- He describes himself as “nowhere” in the film.
- 'Sarkar' is directed by Ram Gopal Varma.
- The film is an unofficial remake of The Godfather.
- Amitabh commends the quality of the film and its direction.
Mumbai, March 18 (NationPress) Amitabh Bachchan came across the promotional material for ‘Sarkar’ and mentioned that he has begun to watch it again. The legendary actor stated that he is “nowhere” in the 2005 movie as it primarily features his son, Abhishek Bachchan.
Big B expressed his thoughts on his blog: “Today, while I waited for the Internet to come back online, after the service providers claimed for the nth time that the cable was damaged due to construction work, I browsed through some lists and unexpectedly noticed the poster of SARKAR.”
Released in 2005, ‘Sarkar’ is a political crime thriller directed by Ram Gopal Varma.
The film features Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Kay Kay Menon, Katrina Kaif, Tanishaa, Supriya Pathak, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Anupam Kher. It marks the first entry in the Sarkar film series.
‘Sarkar’ serves as an unofficial adaptation of The Godfather and has two sequels: ‘Sarkar Raj’ and ‘Sarkar 3’.
Amitabh remarked: “I began watching the film — I hadn’t seen it since its premiere — and I was captivated by it... in complete awe of the film’s quality, its direction, and above all, and this is not merely a father’s opinion, I was astounded by Abhishek’s performance... what restraint, what close-ups, what expressions, what presence, and what an exceptional portrayal...”
He continued: “I am truly absent in this film... honestly... it was entirely Abhishek’s work... watch it again and witness for yourself... every little nuance, glance, and silence is simply breathtaking...”
Describing himself as a genuine critic of cinema, Amitabh added: “This is not a father’s voice... it’s a sincere critic of cinema speaking... devoid of depreciation or modesty, it’s a genuine acknowledgment of the film’s craft and Abhishek’s talent... still dazzled...”
Amitabh also praised Abhishek’s recent release ‘Be Happy’, directed by Remo D’Souza.
