Abhishek Bachchan Reveals Daughter, Aaradhya Helped Him Arc His Performance In 'Be Happy'

Abhishek Bachchan shared his real-life experiences with his daughter, Aaradhya, who helped him ace his role in his next film, 'Be Happy'.

By Siddhi Chatterjee Last Updated: Mar 9, 2025 | 19:14:41 IST

Abhishek Bachchan is ready to bring to the world an emotional story that is heartfelt from his next offering, Be Happy. The actor took up the project as it was unique. It spoke about the father-daughter bond, a concept that he feels is not well shown in the dynamics of Hindi cinema. Abhishek, who is a darling father to Aaradhya, revealed how his teenage daughter helped him shape his performance.

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Abhishek Bachchan opens up on how Aaradhya helped him with his role in Be Happy

Abhishek, along with Aishwarya, is a proud parent to 13-year-old Aaradhya. In a recent interview with the PTI, the actor shared that his young daughter played a major role in helping him shape his performance in Be Happy. This was because he could learn from his real-life experiences and showcase his emotions perfectly, even in the real world. In his words:

"It just makes it that much easier if you can draw a parallel to your life or if there's an emotion over there that you have experienced."

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Abhishek's film, Be Happy, would also have Nora Fatehi, Inayat Verma, and Nassar in pivotal roles, and the film has been directed by Remo D'souza. He also spoke about how a family travels through challenges in the absence of a mom and shared that his new film would showcase the journey of a father and daughter and how the full family is involved to complete the void of a mother not being there.

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Why Abhishek Bachchan said a yes to Be Happy?

The actor shared that Be Happy had a refreshing and unique concept. He also shared that every parent wants the best for their kid and always goes above and beyond to complete their children's dreams. The Dhoom actor shared that his experiences with Aaradhya helped him play an important role through his character, 'Shiv'. He shared that a mom's presence could never be replaced, and parents cross their limits to fulfill their children's wishes. In his words:

"As an actor, you always look for an emotional connection to a role. But when you can relate it to real-life experiences, it deepens the impact and makes the process even more seamless."

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Abhishek Bachchan plays a single dad in Be Happy

Playing 'Shiv' was an emotional journey for Junior Bachchan, as he is a father fighting against time and fate to make his daughter’s dream come true. The trailer of the film showcases the funny and emotional journey of 'Shiv' and his daughter, 'Dhara', who is determined to win a reality show. The promo further showcased how a single dad goes through various challenges for his daughter, Dhara, so she can fulfill her dream. Abhishek in an earlier interview with PTI, also noted:

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"I don't remember too many films that are made on the father-daughter dynamic. And what happens in a family's life if the mother isn't there? In this film, the father-in-law, son-in-law, and granddaughter cope with that situation. The void left by the mother figure not being in somebody's life is huge.

What do you think of Abhishek Bachchan crediting Aaradhya Bachchan for his performance in Be Happy?

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