Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Abhishek Bachchan Says Shah Rukh Khan Has Supported His Career
Abhishek Bachchan says Shah Rukh Khan has been like an older brother to him.
He says Shah Rukh has supported his work and career many times.
They knew each other before Abhishek became an actor.
Abhishek remembers playing cricket with friends, and sometimes Shah Rukh joined them.
He also remembers asking Shah Rukh which movie he liked best.
Shah Rukh said it was the movie he was working on at the time.
Abhishek says he tries to think the same way about his own films.
Right now, he says King is his favourite.
The film is scheduled to come to theatres on December 24.
Abhishek Bachchan described Shah Rukh Khan as an elder-brother figure who has supported his career and acting.
Speaking to BBC Asian Network, Abhishek said Shah Rukh had taken personal responsibility for him several times, including on King.
Abhishek recalled playing cricket with friends, including Uday Chopra, Hrithik Roshan and Sikandar Kher, before his film debut.
He remembered Shah Rukh advising that his favourite film was always the one he was currently making.
Abhishek said he follows that approach and considers King his favourite film at present; it is scheduled to release in theatres on December 24.
- Who
- Abhishek Bachchan spoke about his relationship with Shah Rukh Khan.
- What
- Abhishek said Shah Rukh has supported him and taken personal responsibility for him, including on the film King.
- When
- Abhishek discussed their bond recently; King is scheduled to release on December 24.
- Where
- Abhishek spoke to BBC Asian Network. King is scheduled for a theatrical release.
- Why
- Abhishek was discussing his bond with Shah Rukh and their upcoming film King.
- Interview outlet
- BBC Asian Network
- Film
- King
- Scheduled release date
- December 24
- Release format
- Theatres
- Abhishek's description of Shah Rukh
- An elder-brother figure
- Abhishek's current favourite film
- King