Abhishek Bachchan, who recently won the Filmfare Best Actor award for I Want To Talk, found himself at the centre of controversy after a journalist accused him of “buying awards” and staying relevant through “aggressive PR”. The actor’s strong statement quickly went viral, earning him praise for his grace and confidence.
Abhishek Bachchan’s Reply
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As much as he’s an affable guy, I hate to say that professionally #AbhishekBachchan is the prime example of how buying awards and aggressive PR pushes can keep you relevant… even if you don’t have a single SOLO blockbuster in your career.
He won an award for #IWantToTalk this… pic.twitter.com/bMLdiMYIen
— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) October 29, 2025
Meanwhile, Abhishek is gearing up for his next films, Raja Shivaji and King. In the latter, he is reportedly set to play the antagonist opposite Shah Rukh Khan.