20 years in Bollywood: Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor Khan take a trip down memory lane as “Refugee” clocks its 20th year

Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor Khan made their Bollywood debut with JP Dutta's Refugee in 2000.

Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor Khan are one of the sought after and extremely talented actors in the country. Over the years both actors have worked in iconic movies. Today, on June 30th the actors took a trip down memory lane as their debut film “Refugee” touched its 20th year in Bollywood. Abhishek and Kareena reminisced about their long and successful time in the Indian Film Industry with a heartwarming note on social media.

Taking to Instagram, Abhishek who has been sharing flashbacks from his early days in Bollywood expressed gratitude to his fans and family for their support. He further promised his fans that it’s just the beginning in terms of work for him. In a heartwarming note, the actor also shared how his family has been his silent supporter and inspiration all through these years. Abhishek also mentioned how he would love for his family to one day look back on the journey and feel proud of him. The actor shared an amazing artwork that picturized all his characters in his career spanning 20 years.

Read Abhishek Bachchan’s heartfelt note:

“Time flies when you’re having fun!#RoadTo20Today, 20 years ago JP Dutta’s Refugee released. Marking the introduction of yours truly and @kareenakapoorkhan into the world of films. Your first film is always most dear and special; Refugee was no different. An amazing experience! A newcomer could not have asked for anything else. JP Sahab was the best teacher. Caring, nurturing, and has since been an amazing guiding force for me. The entire cast and crew were so patient, supportive, and encouraging. My love and respect for all of them are boundless. Thank you! It is a blessing and a privilege to be able to look back and recount the last 20 years. Any actor will tell you, getting to make a film is a huge honor. Surviving 20 yrs seems unimaginable. The best part is, I feel like I’m just getting started. I have so much more to prove. So much more to do and I can’t wait….”

Take a look at his post here:

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Time flies when you’re having fun! #RoadTo20 Today, 20 years ago JP Dutta’s Refugee released. Marking the introduction of yours truly and @kareenakapoorkhan into the world of films. Your first film is always most dear and special; Refugee was no different. An amazing experience! A newcomer could not have asked for anything else. JP sahab was the best teacher. Caring, nurturing and has since been an amazing guiding force for me. The entire cast and crew were so patient,supportive and encouraging. My love and respect for all of them is boundless. Thank you! It is a blessing and a privilege to be able to look back and recount the last 20 years. Any actor will tell you, getting to make a film is a huge honour. Surviving 20 yrs seems unimaginable. The best part is, I feel like I’m just getting started. I have so much more to prove. So much more to do and I can’t wait…. However, none of this would have been possible without my family! They have been my inspiration, my strength, my silent support and my “raison d”être”. They allowed me the freedom to figure out whatever I needed to without ever pressurising me, burdening me with expectation. They let me know when they didn’t like a performance and showered me with love when they did. I am because of them and I hope, some day whey they look back and reminisce they feel proud of me. But, now this is sounding like the end…. nowhere near it. Like I said, I’m just getting started. And “miles to go before I sleep”. Like the great Sinatra said- “ The record shows, I took the blows And did it my way!” #TakeTwo . . . Pic courtesy: @fifipewz

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Bollywood’s OG diva superstar Kareena Kapoor Khan also clocked in 20 years of Bollywood with Refugee. From Refugee to Angrezi Medium, the actor has floored the audience in every film with her acting prowess and fashion statements. The actor who has some of the iconic movies to her credit shared a sweet and memorable note on Instagram thanking her fans. Kareena also thanked Abhishek for being ”the sweetest co-actor”.

Read Kareena Kapoor Khan’s emotional note:

“My first shot was at 4 am… I woke up this morning at 4, looked in the mirror, and said to myself that this was the best decision I could have ever taken. 20 years of hard work, dedication, and self-confidence… ❤️I am extremely grateful to all my fans for all your love, support, and strength… Thank you #JPDutta for my life in the movies… @bachchan for being the sweetest co-star… and every single person involved in this film. Want to go back in time… ❤️❤️#20YearsAndNotGivingUp”

Take a look at her post here:

Meanwhile, on the work front Abhishek will be seen in The Big Bull and a web series titled Breathe Into The Shadows. Kareena Kapoor Khan will also feature in Aamir Khan’s much-awaited film Laal Singh Chaddha.

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