Abhishek Bachchan Wins Best Actor Award at 70th Filmfare Awards | Dedication to Aishwarya Rai & Aaradhya

Abhishek Bachchan achieved a career milestone by winning his first Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) award at the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025 for his performance in ‘I Want To Talk’. During the ceremony, the actor delivered an emotional speech, dedicating the award to his wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya, highlighting their unwavering support and sacrifices over his 25-year-long film career.

Bachchan, visibly moved, expressed the significance of receiving the award in front of his family. “This year marks 25 years in the film industry. Receiving it in front of my family makes it even more special,” he said, thanking colleagues, directors, and producers who supported him since his debut.

A central moment in his speech was dedicated to his family. “To Aishwarya and Aaradhya, thank you for allowing me to follow my dreams. I hope this award reflects the sacrifices you made, which are one of the main reasons I stand here today. I want to dedicate this award to two very special people—my father and my daughter,” Bachchan emotionally stated.

About ‘I Want To Talk’

The film, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, stars Bachchan as a terminally ill father striving to reconnect with his daughter. This marks his first collaboration with Sircar, known for hit films such as Vicky Donor, Sardar Uddham, October, and Piku. Critics praised Bachchan’s performance for its depth and emotional resonance, noting how the narrative closely mirrored themes of family and father-daughter bonds.

Career Milestone and Upcoming Projects

The award win comes at a pivotal moment as Bachchan celebrates 25 years in Bollywood. His recent projects include ‘Housefull 5’, alongside Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Sonam Bajwa, and Jacqueline Fernandez. The actor is also slated to appear in ‘King’, featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan, further cementing his continued prominence in the industry.

This first Best Actor award in a leading role underscores Bachchan’s growth and dedication to his craft over the past two and a half decades. Fans and critics alike hailed the emotional dedication as one of the highlights of the 70th Filmfare Awards.