Be Happy: Abhishek Bachchan prefers Remo D'Souza as a director - 'He's very difficult as choreographer'

Abhishek Bachchan has been busy promoting his upcoming film, Be Happy. The actor will be seen as a single father to his daughter (played by Inayat Verma) in the film, which will premiere on Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Remo D'Souza, the movie is ready to be released on March 14, 2025. During the film's promotions, Abhishek shared his experience working with Remo. When asked if he prefers Remo as a director or choreographer — Abhishek chose the former.

Abhishek Bachchan on working with Remo D'Souza

Abhishek Bachchan told Times of India that he prefers Remo D'Souza as a filmmaker, because he's very difficult as a choreographer. The actor revealed how Remo works as a director v/s as a choreographer.

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"He's very difficult as a choreographer. He does very complicated steps and takes long shots-though not in this film, thankfully. But as a director, he's wonderful. I think actors would truly understand this. It takes immense talent not to allow your training as a choreographer to influence your direction," said Abhishek.

The Bollywood actor mentioned that choreography is a technical job where a person has to work within a meter as they choreograph to a beat. In his opinion, this factor leaves the person with no room for flexibility. "But when Remo steps into direction, you don't see any trace of that. He gives the actor time and space. I don't remember him ever coming on set and saying, 'This is my shot, don't go out of it'," he added.

About Be Happy

Directed by Remo D'Souza, Be Happy follows the story of Shiv, a single father, who goes to extreme lengths to fulfill his talented daughter's dream. The film also stars Johny Lever, Nora Fatehi, Nassar and Harleen Sethi. A few days ago, Jr Bachchan's father, legendary Amitabh Bachchan, shared his thoughts about the movie.

"What a lovely story… and how amazingly, Abhishek, you have defined the character from one film to another. Blessings and love (sic)," he wrote on his X account.

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