Abhishek Bachchan: Always take pressure of delivering a good film

Abhishek Bachchan, who plays corrupt politician in Dasvi, says the movie furthers his priority of experimenting with roles When he returned for a second innings in 2018 after a self-imposed hiatus, Abhishek Bachchan had promised to only take on movies that challenge him. The actor has since stuck to his resolve, even as his experimental streak has resulted in varying degrees of success. Dasvi, which sees him portray a corrupt chief minister who sets out to clear the 10th standard examination from jail, is another step in that direction.

To Bachchan, the rustic Ganga Ram Chaudhary may be rough around the edges, but is endearing nonetheless. “In the first five minutes, you’ll discover that he is lovable and sweet. By the end of the film, he has a deeper understanding of society. His relationship with his wife [played by Nimrat Kaur] is something that I enjoyed. Contrary to how we perceive [such characters], he is not chauvinistic,” he reflects. One might assume that the Netflix film highlights the need for educated politicians. The actor, however, says, “We are not making a social commentary. The emphasis was on making an entertaining film. After that, if people can walk away with a social message, we’ll be happy.”