Abhishek Bachchan is no doubt one of the most talented actors of Bollywood. But why is there only buzz around when movies like “Housefull 5” arrive in theatres?
While he’s delivered commendable performances in films like “Guru”, “Yuva”, and “Manmarziyaan”, mainstream audiences often don’t keep him top of mind.
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For the longest time we have witnessed this pattern, Abhishek Bachchan’s luck in the box office is not always good, but when it comes to OTT releases Abhishek Bachchan is a fine gem.
Big-budget comedy franchises like Housefull tend to bring stars back into public discussion, even if the roles themselves don’t reflect their best acting chops. For Abhishek, such films act more like reminders than revelations, but these roles did not showcase his acting capacity, but only offered public visibility.
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On the other hand, junior Bachchan found a loyal fanbase and appreciative audience on OTT. Projects like “I Want To Talk”, “Be Happy” and “Dasvi”, presents a very different, nuanced side of Abhishek Bachchan.
Now, “Kaalidhar Laapata” is about to arrive on ZEE5, on 4th July.
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His OTT success has earned him a quiet but solid reputation as a dependable performer, while multi starrer movies like “Housefull 5” keeps on attracting people, we have to understand that the buzz is temporary. Abhishek Bachchan may not be constantly trending, but in the digital world, he’s already found his place.
