No problems in being compared to my father: Abhishek Bachchan

Abhishek Bachchan, who is making his television debut with the game show National Bingo Night has no qualms in being compared to his legendary father Amitabh Bachchan, who created history on the small screen with Kaun Banega Crorepati.

"I am his son; if you are not going to compare me with him, then whom are you going to compare me to. Who doesn't want to be compared with him! He is the best that we have and will have," said Abhishek.

The actor said that he does not intend to outdo or compete with his father. "You can't allow comparisons to deter you. I do what I believe in. I am his son and his biggest fan. I don't compete with
my father, and I don't think any son does that. I am happy to
stand behind and support him," he said.

On National Bingo Night, which premiers on January 23 on Colors, Abhishek said it will take the genre of game shows to a different league.

"Television has blossomed wonderfully. Fiction and non-fiction shows have made a mark for themselves. But the concept and interactive format of Bingo attracted me to the show," he said.

Also, being himself on the show was scary, he said. "In films, you review the movie and the character. But, here the judgment will be passed on me as the person," Abhishek added.

"I get very conscious. To free myself of my inhibitions, I try to create an atmosphere on the sets which is conducive to work. I like a calm and relaxed atmosphere," he said describing himself as a very limited actor.

Junior B said it was unfair to call game shows as copies of the international format. "Shows like Bingo are formatted shows and not copies. The format is now played in India with an individualistic spin to this country," he said.

The actor also disagreed with the notion that the idiot box was a new means of earning money for filmstars. "Film actors who have worked on television earlier have done so only because they were passionate about what they were doing. If you are happy doing it, then it will show on screen," he said.

Abhishek said money on television was equivalent to the remuneration in films or endorsements. "I endorse what I believe in, and it enables me to connect with fans. I also get compensated for it," he said.

The actor, who is currently working on Crooked directed by Abhinay Deo said wife Aishwarya could not be part of the project because of date problems. "She was already committed to her previous projects," he said.