Abhishek the singer

In spite of having done so many films with dad Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek was as nervous facing the camera with his father in their latest film together as he was the first time.

“In fact, I was more nervous now than I was earlier. Why only me? Any actor would be nervous with him no matter how many times you work together. He’s such an awesome talent.”

After a long spell of shooting in Miami for Tarun Mansukhani's Dostana, Abhi went straight into resuming Rakeysh Mehra’s Dilli 6. “It’s a young and vivacious romantic comedy. I’ve never done this genre of cinema before. Priyanka, John and I had fun. But we were never allowed to forget that we had work to do.”

And now there’s more excitement for Junior Bachchan. After Wyclef Jean in Miami it’s Vishal-Shekhar doing a full hip-hop album with Abhishek which will also have guest vocals by Bachchan Senior.

So, for the first time father son duo will be singing together. Abhishek had a ball recording a song with the super-hiphopper Wyclef Jean in Miami. Says Abhishek, “Aadesh called me one day and requested me to be a part of the song. Aadesh is a close friend and it was wonderful to finally sing with him. Wyclef is a musician I have admired for a long time and have great respect for him. It was a treat to record with the two of them. And had loads of fun.”

Abhishek has recorded a hip-hop song before. “When I was recording with Vishal-Shekhar for Bluffmaster, I was equally petrified. I love to sing, but I’m not a singer and I have only done this track as a personal favour to Aadesh.” Abhishek’s non-filmi album with Vishal-Shekhar with his dad is taking longer than expected.

Says Abhishek, “The album with Vishal-Shekar has been in the making for the last two years and hasn’t released yet. I’d have loved to have premiered it during our World Tour in July. But it’s not ready. When it is ready we’ll release it.” So is Abhishek turning into an actor-singer like the Big B? “Dad has a great singing voice. Mine is nowhere near his. I don’t think I have the ability or talent to do all that he has done.”