Abhishek Bachchan@37: papa kehte hain
Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who will next be seen in Dhoom 3, turns 37 today. Here's a look at the journey of the second generation of Bollywood's first family.
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Born on February 5, 1976, Abhishek is the second child of Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan. His parents are counted among India's most distinguished actors. Abhishek's elder sister, Shweta, is married to businessman Nikhil Nanda. He is the grandson of poet Harivanshrai and activist Teji Bachchan.
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There was no beginner's luck for Abhishek. His first film, Refugee, released in the year 2000. Directed by J P Dutta and co-starring Kareena Kapoor, it failed to make an impression at the box office. However, Abhishek was nominated for the Filmfare Best Male Debut Award.
His second and third films, Dhai Akshar Prem Ke opposite future wife Aishwarya Rai and Tera Jadoo Chal Gaya, which were released in the same year, were also complete failures. -
Abhishek's love life was full of ups and downs. In 2002, he was engaged to Karisma Kapoor and appeared in Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002) with her. The same year Abhishek's Om Jai Jagdish also released. Both flopped at the box office. A year later, the engagement ended.
