'Being frank is not a quality to be proud of'

MUMBAI: His white T-shirt reads, 'Power to the People' (a subtle message or sheer coincidence?) .
Just 24 hours ago, the atmosphere at the Bachchan residences and offices was tense. But with MNS chief Raj Thackeray having put an end to the "war of words' ' between him and Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek sits behind his ornate desk, looking relaxed.
"War? What war?'' That was the first thing actor Abhishek had to say when asked to comment on the issue.
"That is a closed chapter. Now that the problem is sorted out one must not dwell on it. That's what I have been taught by my grandfather Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan. I am an actor and I should continue with my job.''
About the view in Bollywood that his mother is the frank and fearless one; and his father Amitabh Bachchan, the epitome of diplomacy, he replies, "First of all, I don't think my mother is a frank and fearless person. She has been labelled that. I don't think very highly of people who calls themselves moophat (outspoken). Being frank is a not a quality one should be proud of.'' According to him, it is very easy to be outspoken. "But we, as celebrities, have a responsibility and it is very important how we conduct ourselves in public.''
"My mother is very conscious of the fact that she is a public figure. She conducts herself impeccably. I don't see any reason for a complaint about her at all. She is a much respected member of our industry and she realises the responsibility that she has to shoulder and carries it wonderfully.''