Shweta was seventeen and Abhishek was fourteen years old at the time. He said that neither he nor his wife, Jaya Bachchan would object if they chose to pursue careers as actors. He also said that he would rather there be only one actor in the family himself. Amitabh Bachchan recalled his mother's response to the question of why her children didn't follow in their father's footsteps and become poets when discussing Abhishek Bachchan and Shweta's desire to be in films.

Interacting with prominent figures within the industry can lead to new prospects, and personal connections frequently result in joint ventures. After Parineeti Chopra, actor-director Randeep Hooda has discussed how these events are intended to talk about work and make friendships.