Son of superstars Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan needed no introduction when he decided to step into the film industry. Abhishek Bachchan has done his high school in Switzerland. Didn't finish studying Business Management in the United States since he wanted to become an actor. His decision was welcome by father Amitabh. He was launched by JP Dutta in Refugee opposite Kareena Kapoor.

The film was expected to create history at the box-office as it marked the debut of the son and daughter hailing from the most reputed families of the film industry. Refugee didn't do so good at the box office but the critics appreciated Abhishek Bachchan's and Kareena Kapoor's performance in the film.

His next release Vashu Bhagnani's Tera Jadoo Chal Gaya also didn't do well and flopped miserably at the box office. His third release Raj Kanwar's Dhai Akshar Prem Ke with Aishwarya Rai also flopped badly and thus Abhishek's career seemed to be going nowhere. He was under constant pressure and his performance had come under immense criticism.

Dad Amitabh consoled him and also warned him to play safe and choose only meaningful roles. Bas Itna Sa Khwab Hai also flopped and after that it seemed Abhishek was doomed. He badly needed a hit. However Dharmesh Darshan Haan Maine Bhi Pyar Kiya with Karisma also flopped. Abhishek pinned his hopes on Sooraj Barjatya's Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon with Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor and Mumbai se Aaya Mera Dost. But unfortunately both these films didn't do well at the box office. On the personal front also Abhishek didn't score. His engagement with Karisma was called off. Things look real gloomy for Abhishek.