Abhishek Bachchan has always been admired for his simplicity calm nature and down-to-earth personality. Born into Bollywood’s most celebrated family with Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan being household names Abhishek grew up surrounded by the glitz and glamour of the industry. From an early age he visited film sets and watched his parents perform which naturally exposed him to the world of stars and heroines. Over the years he was linked to names like Rani Mukerji and Karisma Kapoor though he never publicly confirmed those relationships. Eventually Abhishek settled down with Aishwarya Rai putting an end to all speculations and gossip. But interestingly his very first crush wasn’t any of these actresses; it was the iconic Zeenat Aman. How did Abhishek reveal his first crush? The big revelation came on the celebrity chat show Yaaron Ki Baraat where Abhishek candidly shared the story of his first love. The actor confessed that during the shooting of Amitabh Bachchan’s 1983 film Mahaan in Kathmandu he tagged along with his father to the set. There young Abhishek found himself completely smitten by Zeenat Aman who was part of the film’s cast. Being a child his admiration translated into a rather innocent yet hilarious moment that has since become one of his most popular anecdotes. “Can I sleep with you?” Recalling the incident Abhishek said that one evening after dinner with the cast everyone began heading to their rooms. Curious and affectionate he asked Zeenat Aman where she was going. “She replied ‘Room mein ja rahi hoon’ and I asked ‘Kyun ja rahe ho?’ She said ‘Sone ja rahi hoon.’ Then I asked ‘Aap akeli soti ho?’ She said yes. That’s when I asked her ‘Kya main aapke saath so jaun?’” His childlike innocence left everyone in splits. Abhishek admitted that he didn’t like sleeping alone at that age which is why he made the request. How did Zeenat Aman respond? Zeenat Aman taken by surprise but amused at the same time gave a witty reply. According to Abhishek she laughed and said “Pehle thode bade ho jao phir so jaana.” This humorous exchange became a cherished memory for Abhishek and turned into a funny story he now shares with ease. The studio audience along with Sanjay Dutt Ajay Devgn Riteish Deshmukh and Sajid Khan who were also present on the show burst into laughter hearing the anecdote. Abhishek’s journey from childhood crush to real-life love While his childhood crush remained an innocent story Abhishek eventually found true love in Aishwarya Rai whom he married in 2007. Today he continues to be admired for his grounded nature family values and candid charm that fans find relatable. This light-hearted revelation about Zeenat Aman is just another reminder of Abhishek’s openness and ability to laugh at himself a quality that sets him apart in an industry often shrouded in glamour and guarded personalities. Highlights: Abhishek Bachchan revealed his first crush was Zeenat Aman during Mahaan’s shoot in 1983. In an innocent moment he asked her “Can I sleep with you?” as a child. Zeenat Aman’s witty response “Pehle thode bade ho jao” left everyone in splits.