Mumbai: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has praised filmmaker Remo D'Souza for his emotional storytelling in their latest film "Be Happy", which explores the complexities of fatherhood through a heartfelt narrative.
In "Be Happy", Bachchan essays the role of Shiv, a devoted single father raising his daughter Dhara (played by Inayat Verma), while confronting life's trials with resilience and love. The film has been lauded for its touching portrayal of father-daughter bonding, blending warmth, humour and heartfelt moments.
Speaking about the project, Abhishek remarked, "I thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved the dynamic between the family in entirety, especially Shiv and Dhara. I loved the fact that Remo wanted to tell a story which was so different from the films that he's made in the past. I loved the fact that he was wanting to do something emotional and new."
Praising the film’s uplifting spirit, he added, "I like the fact that it's, in general, a very upbeat film with a serious story. But an upbeat film! I loved the fact that it had hope at the end of it. And I really liked the fact that Remo was also trying to show a father's contribution to his child's life. I thought it was new and interesting."
Produced under the Remo D'Souza Entertainment banner by Lizelle Remo D'Souza, the film also stars Nora Fatehi, Nassar and Johny Lever with Harleen Sethi in a supporting role. The film is currently streaming on Prime Video across India and over 240 international territories.
