He is the scion of one of the most cultured and talented families in Indian Cinema. When his debut film Refugee was about to be released, there were obviously high expectations and although the film did not do too well at the box office, it made it clear that Abhishek Bachchan was a “lambi race ka ghoda”. Refugee was followed by a string of flops and yet critics and audiences alike had developed a soft spot for Abhishek feeling that he had a very difficult task in trying to emerge from the shadows of his father. Unconventional looks but an intelligent sense of humour, an actor loved by all his co-stars, both male and females, Abhishek took criticism in stride and continued to remain focused and improve. In spite of his films like Tera Jadoo Chal Gaya, Dhai Akshar Prem Ke, and Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost, not doing well at the box office, top directors and banners continued to flock him, possibly not only because of his immense talent but because of his thorough professionalism and humility. Finally films like Dhoom and Yuva achieved the box office success which had till then been slightly elusive and after that there was no turning back. The point was proven; Abhishek Bachchan is here to successfully carry a legacy ahead.