Complacency is like slow poison: Abhishek Bachchan

For Abhishek Bachchan, it is important to be relevant rather than being visible on screen.

This is why the actor, known for his films such as "Yuva", "Guru", "Bunty Aur Babli" and "Bluffmaster", decided to take a small break from films.

"I felt I was becoming complacent in my work space and that was the main reason why I decided to go on a break. Complacency is like slow poison. That is why I needed some time off. To just re-focus and I am glad that I did that," Abhishek told PTI in an interview.

The actor said the time apart from films helped him evolve as he is someone "who analyses things a lot".

"I analyse my past and work on creating a future keeping in mind the lessons I have learned through both success and failures," he added.

Abhishek, however, would not advise the same to other actors as he believes every one copes up with the feeling of being stagnant in their own way.

"It is everybody's personal journey. I won't say every artiste needs that break. It depends person to person. Whatever you need at that point. I believe it is important to be relevant and relatable rather than being seen on-screen and in every second project."
"I am okay with getting harsh comments if they don't like my performance. They are spending money to watch my films and they have every right to be harsh. I have no problems with them being direct to me."
"Earlier this year, Aanand L Rai called me and then I got the narration of the film. He told me he wanted Anurag to direct. When he told me that, I said yes within 15 minutes. I felt it was a perfect mixture of creative people, with Anurag essentially.'
"I think from the style and content of the film, it is very contemporary. I think there is an important message he is trying to give. It is a changed India out there and they will get what we are trying to say."