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Abhishek Bachchan Praises Ariana Grande After Daughter’s Concert
Abhishek Bachchan went to an Ariana Grande concert abroad with his family during a summer break.
His daughter Aaradhya wanted to see the singer.
He said he did not know any of Grande’s songs before the concert, but he was amazed by her singing.
He also praised the young fans who enjoy today’s pop stars.
Bachchan said Aaradhya listens to Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande.
She also likes older rock bands such as Bon Jovi, Van Halen and Metallica.
Bachchan’s own favourites include Kishore Kumar and older Hindi film music.
He shared these comments in an interview with BBC Asian Network.
Abhishek Bachchan said he attended an Ariana Grande concert abroad with his family during a summer break.
He said he did not know any of Grande’s songs beforehand but was impressed by her voice and performance.
Bachchan praised contemporary pop artists, including Grande and Taylor Swift, and said they make great music.
He said 14-year-old Aaradhya listens to Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande, as well as Bon Jovi, Van Halen and Metallica.
Bachchan said he enjoys older Hindi film music, naming Kishore Kumar and composers including R. D. Burman and Bappi Lahiri.
- Who
- Actor Abhishek Bachchan spoke about attending an Ariana Grande concert with his family and daughter Aaradhya.
- What
- Bachchan praised Grande’s performance and discussed Aaradhya’s varied music tastes and his own musical favourites.
- Where
- The concert was abroad; the country and city were not specified.
- When
- During a summer break; the year was not specified.
- Why
- Bachchan said his daughter took the family to see Ariana Grande.
Key facts
- Interview outlet
- BBC Asian Network
- Aaradhya’s age
- 14
- Concert
- Ariana Grande; attended abroad during a summer break
- Contemporary artists mentioned
- Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo
- Rock bands mentioned
- Bon Jovi, Van Halen and Metallica
- Bachchan’s musical favourites
- Kishore Kumar and older Hindi film music, including works by R. D. Burman, S. D. Burman, Kalyanji–Anandji, Laxmikant–Pyarelal and Bappi Lahiri
Quotes
Abhishek Bachchan
Indian actor speaking about attending Ariana Grande’s concert with his daughter.
“Kishore Kumar is a personal favourite. I love listening to Hindi film music, especially the older ones: RD Burman, SD Burman, Kalyanji Anandji, Laxmikant Pyarelal, Bappi Lahiri, they are all just brilliant. I enjoy that.”
NDTV
telegraphindia.com
“I have a 14-year-old at home, so there is a lot of Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande. But thankfully, she also loves 80s music and she is getting into Bon Jovi, and Van Halen and Metallica so that's fun.”
telegraphindia.com
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