As a parent, why Abhishek Bachchan avoids daughter Aaradhya Bachchan’s opinion on his films? Actor opens up about parenting in a new generation

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan recently celebrated a special milestone as they completed 19 years of marriage on April 20. The occasion was made even more personal with Aishwarya sharing a warm family selfie featuring Abhishek and their daughter Aaradhya. Married since 2007 in what was one of Bollywood’s most widely followed weddings, the couple has continued to remain in the spotlight, both for their work and their family life. Amid the celebrations, Abhishek has also been making headlines for his candid thoughts on parenting.

Abhishek Bachchan on modern parenting and daughter Aaradhya

During a recent interaction with IFP, the actor opened up about a rather unusual choice he has made as a father, he has never asked Aaradhya what she thinks about his films. Explaining his reasoning, Abhishek admitted that he consciously avoids knowing her opinion because it could impact the way he approaches his work. He said he prefers to keep that curiosity unresolved in his mind, rather than risk letting her response, whether positive or critical, change his creative instincts. In his words, he would rather hold on to his own perception than let reality reshape it.
The actor further opened up about how parenting has evolved over the years, especially with today’s generation of children. According to him, “Children today are very confident and know exactly what they want. They’re very good at communicating it. For people of my generation, it can sometimes be difficult to just listen, because they are brutally honest, and while they should be, it’s not always what you want to hear. As a parent, I want to do the work I believe in without being influenced by her opinion right now. Maybe that will change with time.”

Moreover, Abhishek did not completely rule out the possibility of asking Aaradhya someday. He shared that perhaps in the future, when she is older and has her own life experiences, he might feel more comfortable seeking her perspective. For now, though, he maintains that he would rather not know, even joking that she might eventually share her thoughts anyway without being asked.

Abhishek Bachchan’s upcoming projects

On the professional front, Abhishek Bachchan has a busy slate ahead. He was recently seen at the trailer launch of his upcoming historical film Raja Shivaji, where he will portray Sambhaji Maharaj. The film, directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, also features Sanjay Dutt in a key role and is slated for release on May 1, 2026.
Up next, Abhishek is also expected to be part of Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film King, which is reportedly targeting a Christmas 2026 release, although an official announcement is still awaited. Stay tuned!