The Incident at the Amazon Prime Video Event
During the Amazon Prime Video slate announcement event, Abhishek Bachchan and Varun Dhawan engaged in a light-hearted banter that became the talk of the town. The event was a platform for prominent personalities in the film industry to announce their upcoming projects.
Abhishek Bachchan announced two films at the event – one with Remo D’Souza, titled ‘Be Happy’, and another untitled film with filmmaker Shoojit Sircar.
These announcements sparked a jovial exchange between the two actors, captured on camera and shared online, making it a memorable moment for the attendees and fans alike.
The Fun Exchange: ‘Why Are You Stealing My Directors?’
Post the announcements of Abhishek Bachchan’s upcoming films, Varun Dhawan posed a playful question to him, asking why he was “stealing” his directors. This remark was a reference to Varun’s past collaborations with both Shoojit Sircar and Remo D’Souza. He had previously starred in Shoojit’s ‘October’ (2018) and Remo’s ‘ABCD 2’ (2015). The banter continued as Abhishek jokingly responded back to Varun, stating that he was his inspiration and that he wanted to be like him. The exchange was filled with humor, laughter, and camaraderie, proving to be a delightful moment at the event.
The Underlying Appreciation and Respect
Although the exchange was light-hearted and full of jest, it was also a testament to the mutual respect and admiration between the two actors. When Abhishek referred to Varun as his inspiration, Varun promptly replied that it was, in fact, Abhishek who was an inspiration to them all. This exchange beautifully highlighted the rapport between the two actors, as well as the respect they have for each other’s work.
The Announcement of the Upcoming Projects
The Amazon Prime Video event was not just about fun and banter, it was also a platform to announce upcoming projects. Abhishek Bachchan announced two films – ‘Be Happy’ with Remo D’Souza and an untitled film with Shoojit Sircar.
The untitled film, as per director Shoojit Sircar, is a slice-of-life film based on a friend’s life. The details of the film have been kept under the wraps for now, and Shoojit has promised to reveal more when the time is right.
On the other hand, ‘Be Happy’ is a film revolving around the journey of a single father and his talented daughter, who aspires to perform on the country’s biggest dance reality show. The film co-stars Nora Fatehi and Johnny Lever among others.
The Takeaway: A Display of Professional Camaraderie
The banter between Abhishek Bachchan and Varun Dhawan was not just a comedic exchange; it was a testament to the strong professional camaraderie that exists in the film industry. Despite the competitive nature of their profession, these actors have managed to maintain a strong bond of respect and admiration for each other.