Overview

• The 70th Filmfare Awards recognized his performance in Shoojit Sircar’s drama about a terminally ill father seeking to reconnect with his daughter.
• In his acceptance speech, he thanked Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya for their support and said the award was for “my father” and “my daughter.”
• A birthday tribute to Amitabh Bachchan included a viral moment as Abhishek stepped off stage to dance with and embrace Jaya Bachchan.
• Director Shoojit Sircar called the result a “double joy” linked to Bachchan’s 25 years in cinema, noting the film also won Adapted Screenplay and a critics honor.
• Online discussion highlighted the absence of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya from the ceremony as other family members celebrated in the audience.