Abhishek Bachchan Discusses His Role in Riteish Deshmukh's Raja Shivaji and Waiving Fees
Abhishek Bachchan On Denying Fees For Riteish Deshmukh's Raja Shivaji: 'It's Not A Transaction' | Exclusive
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Abhishek Bachchan, along with other stars, waived their fees for the film Raja Shivaji out of respect for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and a personal bond with producer Riteish Deshmukh. He emphasizes that their involvement was driven by passion rather than financial transactions.
- 01Abhishek Bachchan and other stars waived their fees for Raja Shivaji.
- 02The decision was based on respect for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- 03Bachchan highlighted the emotional connection over financial transactions.
- 04He praised the work ethics of Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh.
- 05Raja Shivaji is Bachchan's first on-screen Marathi performance.
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In an exclusive interview, Abhishek Bachchan addressed the decision to waive fees for the film Raja Shivaji, produced by Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh. He clarified that their choice stemmed from deep respect for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and a personal bond with Riteish, rather than a mere financial transaction. Bachchan emphasized the importance of emotional connections in art, stating, 'It’s not a transaction. It’s an emotional transaction.' He praised the Deshmukhs for prioritizing their passion for the project over box office figures, highlighting their commitment to creating a significant film in Marathi cinema. This film marks Bachchan's first appearance in a Marathi production, and he expressed confidence in Riteish's leadership on set, noting the supportive environment created during filming. Abhishek considers the Deshmukhs family, stating, 'They’re some of the sweetest and most down-to-earth people you’ll ever come across.'
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