Abhishek Bachchan: I was a production boy and Arshad Warsi's

On being invited by BAFTA for the exclusive interview, Abhishek comments, "My first reaction was that they had got the wrong Bachchan. It's wonderful that such a prestigious institution has chosen a younger generation actor, and I'm proud to be here today to represent the current generation."

The critically and commercially successful star who made his debut with REFUGEE in 2000, spoke about his initial entry into Bollywood, "It took me two years to get a film. I was a production boy making tea and cleaning studio floors. I was also Arshad Warsi's driver." Abhishek relayed how he did not want to leave his home during the period when his early films flopped, "I used to stick my bad reviews on the mirror and work on the things critics did not like".

After gaining recognition with DHOOM, the actor's career graph has gone from strength to strength, illustrated at the event with clips from his acclaimed performances in BUNTY AUR BABLI, GURU, DOSTANA and PAA.

The Actor's Masterclass on Saturday provided a unique opportunity for cinema fans and actors to learn from one of Bollywood's leading superstars. Despite Junior Bachchan tweeting, "Hope people stay awake throughout it. More importantly, I hope I do!! Jet laaaaaaaggg", Abhishek demonstrated to an engaged audience the voice and movement techniques he uses to develop character. The actor spoke about his love of song picturisation, equating the atmosphere to that of a rave, but warns of the adjustments required due to height, "I'm 6' 3" in real life and twenty feet on screen. I have long legs, so too many leg movements and I look like an octopus".