Avoiding an UPheaval, Abhi?
Abhishek Bachchan refused to play the UP card at a reality show, insisted on going for talent
The Bachchan family is being extra cautious of their moves after they went through all the recent trouble with Raj Thackeray. Recently, Abhishek Bachchan averted a potentially explosive situation on the sets of a music reality show, where he was a special guest. A source said, “Naina, a contestant from Faizabad (Uttar Pradesh) was especially thrilled as Abhishek Bachchan was present on the sets to promote his film, Drona. She requested Abhishek to vote for her as she was also from UP just like him. However, the actor smartly avoided the topic altogether by saying that he did not want another controversy.”
When contacted, Naina Saxena, the contestant said, “I am very happy that I met Abhishek on the sets of the show. I also congratulated him on winning the Yash Bharati award and told him that all UP-ites were very proud of him for receiving such an honour. I also requested him that since I am from UP, just like him, he should vote for me. However, Abhishek very clearly said that he didn’t want to get involved in any more controversies. He also said that he will definitely vote for me but that's because I am a good singer and not because I am from UP.”
Manasi Dhoke, the executive producer of the show confirmed and said, “Yes, Abhishek told Naina that he will vote for her only because she is a good singer and not because she is from UP. It was a light banter that they had on the sets of the show.”
Once bitten, twice shy, Abhishek?
The Bachchan family is being extra cautious of their moves after they went through all the recent trouble with Raj Thackeray. Recently, Abhishek Bachchan averted a potentially explosive situation on the sets of a music reality show, where he was a special guest. A source said, “Naina, a contestant from Faizabad (Uttar Pradesh) was especially thrilled as Abhishek Bachchan was present on the sets to promote his film, Drona. She requested Abhishek to vote for her as she was also from UP just like him. However, the actor smartly avoided the topic altogether by saying that he did not want another controversy.”
When contacted, Naina Saxena, the contestant said, “I am very happy that I met Abhishek on the sets of the show. I also congratulated him on winning the Yash Bharati award and told him that all UP-ites were very proud of him for receiving such an honour. I also requested him that since I am from UP, just like him, he should vote for me. However, Abhishek very clearly said that he didn’t want to get involved in any more controversies. He also said that he will definitely vote for me but that's because I am a good singer and not because I am from UP.”
Manasi Dhoke, the executive producer of the show confirmed and said, “Yes, Abhishek told Naina that he will vote for her only because she is a good singer and not because she is from UP. It was a light banter that they had on the sets of the show.”
Once bitten, twice shy, Abhishek?
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