The entire Bachchan clan, with the exception of Jaya Bachchan, was present at the press meet as part of ‘Idea Yatra For Sarkar Raj’ in a promotional event for their latest film Sarkar Raj. Director Ram Gopal Verma was also present at the venue that was packed to the brim. Media and fans from all over the city poured into meet the Bachchan trio, Amitabh, Abhisekh and Aishwarya Bachchan.

“I was born and brought up in Punjagutta” Ram Gopal Verma said in a nostalgic tone “In fact I once spent a night at the Punjagutta Police station after they raided my video store for selling pirated cassettes of Amitabh Bachchan’s Aakhree Raasta”.

About Sarkar Raj breaking new grounds, RGV said “Sarkar Raj was made with a budget of 30 crores. It has already collected 50 crores and continues to maintain the same flow as seen in the first week. Sarkar Raj is a ground breaking genre in Indian Cinema with no song and dance sequences. It is a mile stone in Indian films. I am enjoying this period of directing a successful film of Amitabh’s, the same person to watch whose film I used to wait for hours in long queues.”

“I am always happy to be among the wonderful people of Hyderabad” Amitabh Bachchan said “I am not new to this place. I had come here earlier when shooting for my films.” on a lighter tone he teased RGV about spending a night in the lock up “I am absolutely thrilled to know that RGV spent a night in Lock Up for selling pirated cassettes of my film.” then on a serious praising note “RGV has won the credibility of the audiences. From being a son of the soil RGV has made history and now is celebrating the success of Sarkar Raj. He has the power to conceive and construct ideas and constantly challenges us with his creativity.”

On being questioned about how he celebrated Father’s day Abhishek said “I don’t believe in Father’s and Mother’s day. I believe in celebrating parent’s day everyday. I thank god for my parents.” About his career “I want to do role that are challenging. An artist’s survival is dependent on the audiences’ decision. I am looking forward to more such challenging roles in my career.”

About working her husband and father in law Aishwarya was quick to answer “I have worked with both of them even before my marriage. I can’t comment on the similarities or differences between them just for the sake of it. Amitabh Bachchan is very much involved in the subject right from the beginning were Abhishek is very focused and attentive while facing the camera.” About her future films and roles “I want to act in films of all Indian languages and am looking forward to working in a Telugu film. I wish to be versatile and not get type cast or categorized into any one type of role.”