<p>There’s no denying the fact that Abhishek Bachchan enjoys a reasonably good fan following in Bollywood due to his sincere performances and witty nature. The underrated star has worked with some of Bollywood’s most sought-after directors—right from Mani Ratnam to Anurag Basu—and proved that he is an ‘A-lister’ in his own right. On Friday, as AB Jr turns 45, here is a look at five well-received films that prove he is a solid performer.</p>.<p><strong>Dostana (2009)</strong></p>.<p>A complete entertainer, <em>Dostana </em>revolved around the journey two men who take a hatke decision following a twist of fate. Abhishek’s bromance with John Abraham and his comic timing proved to be the major talking points of the film. It emerged as a massive hit at the box office while receiving favourable reviews. <em>Dostana </em>featured Priyanka Chopra as the leading lady, establishing her as Bollywood’s favourite ‘Desi Girl’.</p>.<p><strong>Paa (2009)</strong></p>.<p>The R Balki-directed classic was a memorable affair for Bachchan Jr as it saw him play father to his real-life ‘paa’ Bollywood ‘Megastar’ Amitabh Bachchan. The <em>Ludo </em>actor’s mature performance complemented the one delivered by AB Sr, emerging as the surprise package of the film. Abhishek’s scenes with Vidya Balan struck a chord due to the mature execution. This was the first major Hindi film to deal with Progeria.</p>.<p><strong>Guru (2008)</strong></p>.<p><em>Guru</em>, which revolved around the journey of a self-made business tycoon, is widely regarded as the finest film of Abhishek’s career. The Mani Ratnam-helmed blockbuster featured a restrained yet powerful performance from the star, which clicked with the masses. It starred Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as the leading lady and marked her second major collaboration with AB Jr. Guru had a strong supporting cast that included Madhavan, Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakraborty.</p>.<p><strong>Bunty Aur Babli (2005)</strong></p>.<p>The crime-comedy, which featured ‘Abhi’ in the role of a petty thief, hit the right notes due to the simple yet effective screenplay and its numerous twists and tuns. Bachchan Jr delivered a realistic performance, making it easy for fans to relate to the vulnerabilities of his character. His chemistry with Rani Mukerji too proved to be a highlight of Bunty Aur Babli.</p>.<p><strong>Dhoom (2004)</strong></p>.<p>Abhishek played the role of a no-nonsense cop in the action-packed <em>Dhoom</em>, coming across as the perfect foil to his reel nemesis John Abraham. His scenes with the Jism hero hit the right notes noted with there organic intensity, adding a new dimension to the viewing experience. He reprised his role in <em>Dhoom 2</em> and<em> Dhoom 3 </em>but did not make as strong an impact as expected.</p>
<p>There’s no denying the fact that Abhishek Bachchan enjoys a reasonably good fan following in Bollywood due to his sincere performances and witty nature. The underrated star has worked with some of Bollywood’s most sought-after directors—right from Mani Ratnam to Anurag Basu—and proved that he is an ‘A-lister’ in his own right. On Friday, as AB Jr turns 45, here is a look at five well-received films that prove he is a solid performer.</p>.<p><strong>Dostana (2009)</strong></p>.<p>A complete entertainer, <em>Dostana </em>revolved around the journey two men who take a hatke decision following a twist of fate. Abhishek’s bromance with John Abraham and his comic timing proved to be the major talking points of the film. It emerged as a massive hit at the box office while receiving favourable reviews. <em>Dostana </em>featured Priyanka Chopra as the leading lady, establishing her as Bollywood’s favourite ‘Desi Girl’.</p>.<p><strong>Paa (2009)</strong></p>.<p>The R Balki-directed classic was a memorable affair for Bachchan Jr as it saw him play father to his real-life ‘paa’ Bollywood ‘Megastar’ Amitabh Bachchan. The <em>Ludo </em>actor’s mature performance complemented the one delivered by AB Sr, emerging as the surprise package of the film. Abhishek’s scenes with Vidya Balan struck a chord due to the mature execution. This was the first major Hindi film to deal with Progeria.</p>.<p><strong>Guru (2008)</strong></p>.<p><em>Guru</em>, which revolved around the journey of a self-made business tycoon, is widely regarded as the finest film of Abhishek’s career. The Mani Ratnam-helmed blockbuster featured a restrained yet powerful performance from the star, which clicked with the masses. It starred Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as the leading lady and marked her second major collaboration with AB Jr. Guru had a strong supporting cast that included Madhavan, Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakraborty.</p>.<p><strong>Bunty Aur Babli (2005)</strong></p>.<p>The crime-comedy, which featured ‘Abhi’ in the role of a petty thief, hit the right notes due to the simple yet effective screenplay and its numerous twists and tuns. Bachchan Jr delivered a realistic performance, making it easy for fans to relate to the vulnerabilities of his character. His chemistry with Rani Mukerji too proved to be a highlight of Bunty Aur Babli.</p>.<p><strong>Dhoom (2004)</strong></p>.<p>Abhishek played the role of a no-nonsense cop in the action-packed <em>Dhoom</em>, coming across as the perfect foil to his reel nemesis John Abraham. His scenes with the Jism hero hit the right notes noted with there organic intensity, adding a new dimension to the viewing experience. He reprised his role in <em>Dhoom 2</em> and<em> Dhoom 3 </em>but did not make as strong an impact as expected.</p>
