Abhishek Banerjee Birthday Special: Here’s what connects the ‘Stree’ actor to megastar Amitabh Bachchan 

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Abhishek Banerjee is one actor who has proved his acting prowess every time by nailing his roles on the screen. Be it films, short films, and web shows, the actor has always entertained his audience. Recently, his film Stolen received a standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, giving yet another example of his brilliant performance.

Abhishek was recently seen speaking about his upcoming movie 'Section 84', in which he will be seen sharing screen space with the legend Amitabh Bachchan. Reminiscing the old days, Abhishek revealed the impact of Amitabh Bachchan on his life during his young days and even as an aspiring actor.

Talking about how he feels he has a huge connection with Big B, Abhishek said, "Jab mein chota tha aur maine ne zindagi mein pehle baar filme dekhni shuru ki thi toh, it was him; he was the only actor for me. I was not concerned about anybody else but him. I have grown up watching his films and interviews. I would jump with joy the minute he got any award at any award function. I would watch television just for him and even KBC. So, for me, my life revolved around Amitabh Bachchan."

Abhishek further revealed, "I went to the same college where he went, Kirori Mal College. I have done theatres with the same theatre group where Mr Bachchan was a student. So I really think I have a huge connection with him. For me, just to see him was a dream, but I remember a long time ago I had done a short film called Bombay Talkies by Anurag Kashyap and Murabba. I did a ten-second role in Murabba just to be in the film where Mr Bachchan is also acting."

"But Section 84 was another level because I was co-acting; I was saying my lines, looking into his eyes, and he was delivering his magnanimous in front of me. So it was a special moment for me; it was almost like, even if I was co-acting, I was cheering for him, just like I have been doing all my life. So yes, it's my childhood dream to be with him and act with him, and with Section 84, it all fell into place. I am really, really excited about the film that it will hit theaters next year." He added.

On the work front, Abhishek has some amazing big projects in the lineup, and he will be seen in ‘Stree 2', ‘Vedaa', ‘Bhediya 2', ‘Section 84', and ‘Stolen'.