Madhavan praises Amitabh Bachchan’s age-appropriate roles: ‘He still gives young actors a run for their money, he has maintained his dignity and style’
R Madhavan has often spoken about the challenges of staying relevant in the film industry, and an old interview with the actor has once again caught the attention of fans online. In the conversation, Madhavan revealed that if there is one actor who hopes to emulate his career, it is Amitabh Bachchan. According to him, the legendary actor’s ability to evolve with time and remain a force in Hindi cinema decades after his debut is something he greatly admires.Speaking to Film Companion, Madhavan explained that lasting success in the entertainment industry is much more valuable than temporary fame.He said: “With no disrespect to anyone, but there is one man I cannot imagine being like and I want to be like him, because he is as important today as he was when he started his career.” He also added, “I think that’s the biggest blessing you can ask for in this industry, because falling from grace is the biggest question you have to deal with.”
Amitabh Bachchan’s career is a chart
Madhavan praised Amitabh Bachchan for constantly reinventing himself while adopting age-appropriate roles. He believes that the veteran actor has managed to stay at the forefront without compromising his identity or dignity. “The ability with which he has been able to do age-appropriate roles, and the fact that he still gives young actors a run for their money, he has maintained his dignity and style. He is a man who inspires me a lot,” he said.
Expressing his admiration, Madhavan added, “I am never prone to falling at people’s feet, except for my father. But I would like with all my heart to touch his feet because I really want to be a small part of what he could be.”
Staying relevant is R Madhavan’s biggest ambition
For Madhavan, Amitabh Bachchan’s greatest achievement is not his stardom but his remarkable longevity. The actor had previously admitted that he feared becoming irrelevant and even stepped away from films for about four years to rediscover his passion for acting.
He believes that Bachchan’s ability to remain in demand while doing age-appropriate roles is an example that every actor can learn from.
Parents remain R Madhavan’s greatest inspiration
While Amitabh Bachchan tops Madhavan’s list for professional inspiration, he credits his parents with shaping his values and outlook on life.“My father and mother are a great inspiration, simply because I am an actor. I carry with me all the trappings of a celebrity, and they have a sense of pride and dignity with which they live.
My father never wanted to skip the line at the airport because he was my father. He would never think he could. I can’t buy him a car. My mother won’t take the jewelry. “They are very happy and relaxed,” he said.Reflecting on the life lessons he learned from them, Madhavan concluded, “If at this age I was able to live with this level of satisfaction, I would consider myself very successful.”
R Madhavan Action Front
On the work front, R Madhavan continues to be busy with a variety of films. He was recently seen in the spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar’, which emerged as one of the biggest hits of the year. The actor will next be seen in ‘De De Pyaar De 2’, in which he shares screen space with Ajay Devgn, followed by the satirical thriller ‘Hisaab Barabar’, further expanding his diverse filmography.