Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who has spent over two decades in the spotlight, recently shared his thoughts on dealing with negative comments and how he still wishes to win everyone’s love—even after all these years in the industry. In a candid interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, he also spoke about the valuable advice he received from his wife, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, on how to handle criticism.
Abhishek Bachchan says he still wants everyone to love him
Known for his sincerity and humility, Abhishek admitted that even now, he’s deeply affected by criticism. “Yes,” he said when asked if he still wants everyone to like him. “Time teaches you that you can be foolish. Don’t be so idealistic. But I don’t want to let go of that feeling. The day I say ‘I can’t make everyone happy, take it or leave it,’ that’s arrogance for a film actor—and that would be the end. You’ll lose the desire to improve.”
He explained that striving to keep everyone happy fuels his passion to do better. While he knows it’s not easy, he still holds on to that belief.
Aishwarya’s advice: focus on the positive, not the hate
Abhishek also reflected on how he handles negative reviews and comments. “Sadly, human nature makes you focus more on the negative than the positive,” he said. “I still pay attention to it all.”
That’s when Aishwarya Rai’s wise words come into play. “She always tells me, it’s like water off a duck’s back,” he shared. “Why are you giving so much energy to the negative stuff? Look at the positive—it outweighs everything else.”
Her words, he said, have helped him reframe how he reacts to online trolls and harsh criticism.
Their relationship has stood the test of time
Abhishek and Aishwarya’s love story began in the early 2000s during their film collaborations, and it truly blossomed on the sets of ‘Guru’ (2007). By the time the film released, the couple had already announced their engagement. They tied the knot later that year in a grand celebration and welcomed their daughter Aaradhya in 2011.
Despite being one of Bollywood’s most high-profile couples, they’ve always kept their private life away from the media spotlight. Rumors about their relationship surface occasionally, but they’ve never addressed them directly—choosing instead to appear together publicly and let their presence do the talking.
