Abhishek Bachchan Said ‘I Didn’t Touch A Drop of Alcohol’ On Playing An Alcoholic In Ghoomer

Recently Abhishek Bachan shared some of the intricacies of his character in the movie Ghoomer and also revealed why he did not consume even a single drop of alcohol to portray his character in the Ghoomer.

Abhishek recently discussed his portrayal of an alcoholic character in the movie without actually consuming any alcohol himself in a chat with Times Of India.

Abhishek Bachchan discusses the intricacies of his character

Ghoomer is going to hit the theaters on August 18. Even before release the movie has already received widespread critical acclaim. In the R Balki-directed film Ghoomer, Abhishek Bachchan plays the role of Coach Paddy. Ghoomer movie storyline revolves around Anina’s character, who faces the challenge of losing her right arm, which made Paddy train her to become a left-arm spinner.

In a recent interview, Abhishek Bachchan discussed the various intricacies and challenges of his role in the movie Ghoomer. He said, “If I have to push me to choose that one thing— I think it would have to be the alcohol. I mean, I didn’t touch a drop of alcohol throughout the making of it. So, a lot of actors I’ve heard like to sometimes drink and do drunk scenes because it just helps with the realism of it. But it was very clear that I didn’t want to do that.”

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Abhishek Bachchan in the movie Ghoomer

Abhishek Bachchan further said that the aim was to present the unconventional idea that the character’s normal state was inebriated, and his abnormal state was sobriety. “We tried to flip it, and that was, I think, a big challenge for me.”, added Abhishek.

Ghoomer as a movie celebrates the human spirit. the actor Abhishek Bachchan has received widespread acclaim for delivering a compelling monologue as an alcoholic in the movie. This movie showcases how a female cricketer overcame her physical challenges and became a left hand spinner.

The movie features Shabana Azmi in a prominent role.


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