As Paa completed 10 years on Wednesday, both Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan penned emotional notes about their experiences. Abhishek also revealed that he almost rejected the film!
Abhishek took to Instagram to post a teaser from Paa and wrote, “ PAA!! 10 years already. This 1st film I produced. It would not have been possible without the conviction of this mad visionary called R. Balki! Not many know, I didn’t want to act in the film ( wasn’t convinced about my role) Balki and I were shooting an ad together and he spent the day convincing me. After hours of badgering, in an attempt to just get him to stop - I said yes!”
However, he added that it was a fun and memorable experience. “I’m so glad he (R Balki) had the tenacity and belief in my capabilities to relentlessly pursue me. His conviction in me and his ability to steer me through this journey is something I will never be able to repay him for or thank him enough for. I’m so proud of this film!”
Abhishek thanked his dad, his co-star Vidya Balan and the cast and crew of the film that continues to touch hearts even today. “To my Auro. My PAA. For having faith in his son to firstly play his father and then allow him to produce an Amitabh Bachchan film!!! To Vidya, Arundhathi ji, Paresh ji and the rest of the cast for being flawless and so supportive. I owe you all so much gratitude ( coz I’m sure I signed all your checks. And lastly to the audience for seeing the film and making it such a success. Forever indebted.”
Even Amitabh Bachchan went down memory lane to pen some thoughts in his blog about the film where he played a 12-year-old boy suffering from Progeria. He wrote, “It is 10 years tomorrow for the Son Father Son ..astonished in its accomplishment .. amazed at its outcome .. awarded in national and others .. and now 10 years !”
He praised director R Balki for making it possible. “R BALKI .. the creator and the executor of this dream of his .. efficient and ever in disguised concept ... ever giving me reason to believe that before his attention to me , what exactly does he consume ... what Balki ... I do wish too know ... his endeavours continue .. his unique ideas prevail ever .. well actually every other week .. all in a space that bring exclamation of desire to be getting on with it (barring a few recent ones.”
“Thank you Balki for your enthusiasm and endeavour each time .. we will get together again soon .. but on the ‘other’ one ... and for the 10 years that have nourished the appetite may it be acknowledged as this advert directors immense potential in its creative balance,” he added.
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