India, March 14 -- Abhishek Bachchan has explored diverse roles in his recent projects. Whether it's an alcoholic and bitter cricket coach in Ghoomer or a serial killer in Breathe: Into the Shadows, or just a dad doing what's best for his girl in Be Happy, he has strived for diversity. The actor feels this variation is a sign of the times and not just limited to him. In a candid chat with HT, the actor opens up on the current state of cinema in India and how actors have benefitted from it. (Also read: Abhishek Bachchan says daughter Aaradhya treating him 'just as a parent' keeps him sane: 'At home, you're not a celeb')

Ahead of the release of his new film, Be Happy, Abhishek spoke about how it is a good time to be an actor in India. "Thi...