Abhishek Bachchan to announce shock retirement from acting?

Bachchan created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Bachchan fans. Speculation had been rife that the Indian actor best known for his role in Dhoom, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 49, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 02/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor-producer-television host just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouAbhishek

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouAbhishek was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouAbhishek.”
— @DesireePlum, 1 Feb 2026

“Bachchan wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 1 Feb 2026

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