Abhishek A. Bachchan has always battled comparisons with his father, Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan. Abhishek, who made his debut in 2000 with Refugee, says only the acceptance of the audience can help an actor sustain a long-time career.

"The fact is he has never picked up the phone on anyone. He has never made a film for me. On the contrary, I have produced a film for him, called Paa," Abhishek said when you broach the subject of nepotism.