
Abhishek Bachchan, a proud father to his teenage daughter Aaradhya, recently shared his thoughts on parenting and the values he hopes to impart to her. Drawing inspiration from his own upbringing with parents Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek emphasised the importance of leading by example and learning from the younger generation.
In an interview, Abhishek spoke about the core values he believes in: resilience, dignity, and strong principles. “You spend a lifetime trying to search for who you are. But, there are certain values that you should stand by…That’s kind of how I was brought up. These are the things that I’ve seen my parents do and I hope I am able to do the same for my daughter.”
He expressed that parents should teach through their actions rather than just words, noting that he learned most from observing his parents’ conduct. He acknowledged the freedom his parents gave him to make his own decisions, while still valuing their guidance in challenging situations.
Abhishek also shared his perspective on the evolving parent-child dynamic. He observed that today’s children are far more inquisitive than previous generations. “They want to know why. They will not just do something because their parents said it. Just because you are older does not mean you have the right answer, they have Google.”
He added that he believes that children now seek love and emotional support from their parents rather than relying on them solely for information. He playfully added that his 13-year-old daughter asks “50 trillion questions on an hourly basis.”
He credited his niece, Navya Nanda, and nephew, Agastya, with preparing him for fatherhood, giving him a ‘soft landing’ and a better understanding of what to expect. He emphasised that the younger generation is not rude but simply requires a shift in perspective.
Abhishek’s desire to emulate his father’s dedication was evident when he remarked, “My dad is 82 and still shooting KBC since 7 in the morning. He is leading by example, I want to be like that. I go to bed and think that even when I am 82, I want my daughter to be able to say that about me that he is still at it.”
Professionally, Abhishek was last seen in I Want to Talk (2024) and has Be Happy and Housefull 5 slated for release this year.