Abhishek began his career in 2000 with Refugee after JP Dutta spotted him at an award show. He calls the experience an honour, though he was extremely nervous.

He feels more confident today than when he started and hopes each role has helped him improve.

Despite success in comic roles, he says comedy scared him the most because it relies heavily on writing, not just performance.

From Guru to Dhoom to Bol Bachchan, he’s taken on varied roles to discover his range as an actor.

Hits like Dasvi, Be Happy, and the upcoming King mean a lot to him. “Any success is validation. That’s what we work for,” he says.