Kishore Kumar Fan Abhishek Bachchan Gets Ariana Grande Education at Daughter Aaradhya's Request
Abhishek Bachchan Becomes an Ariana Grande Convert Thanks to Daughter Aaradhya
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has revealed that a family outing to an Ariana Grande concert turned him into an admirer of the pop star, even though he arrived knowing none of her music. He shared the story in a chat with BBC Asian Network, according to several Indian and international entertainment outlets.
How the Concert Came About
Abhishek was asked about his favourite artists. He named the legendary singer Kishore Kumar as a personal favourite and said he loves older Hindi film music, mentioning composers including R.D. Burman, S.D. Burman, Kalyanji-Anandji, Laxmikant-Pyarelal and Bappi Lahiri.
Life at home is a little different. With a 14-year-old daughter, he said, the household speakers play plenty of Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande. During a summer break abroad, Aaradhya took her parents, Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, to see Grande perform live.
"I Didn't Even Know One Song"
Abhishek was candid about his starting point, saying he did not know one song before the show. Reports say he came away impressed by Grande's voice and by the intensity of the fan following that young pop singers attract. He added that artists like Grande and Swift make good music, according to coverage of the interview.
Where Was the Concert?
The family has not said where they attended the show. Reports note that Grande has been touring her Eternal Sunshine Tour across North America and Europe, but the specific city and date of the Bachchans' visit have not been revealed.
Aaradhya's "Eclectic" Taste
Abhishek described his daughter's taste as eclectic and joked that it works in his favour because she introduces him to new artists. Some outlets also report that her listening includes classic rock and metal acts such as Bon Jovi, Van Halen and Metallica, though that detail appears in secondary coverage and was not part of the quotes we could verify.
The anecdote is a rare glimpse into the family's private life, since the Bachchans generally keep their personal lives away from the spotlight.
Work Front
On screen, Abhishek was most recently seen in Riteish Deshmukh's Marathi film Raja Shivaji, according to Gulf News.
Why the Story Resonated
Fans enjoyed the image of a classic Hindi-film devotee swaying through a pop concert, and the story reflects a familiar situation for many parents: teenagers introducing them to music they would never have chosen. For pop stars, it is also a reminder of how widely their audiences stretch across generations and countries.
Details come from reports citing the BBC Asian Network interview, including coverage by Gulf News, ARY News, WION and India Forums. We were unable to open the NDTV article directly.