I was meant to do John's role in <em>Dostana</em>: Abhishek Bachchan

Now think about whatDostanamight have been if, instead of John Abraham, we had Abhishek Bachchan emerging from the sea in tiny yellow swimming trunks! Would Abhishek have the discipline to work towards achieving a body like the delectable John? "Yes," he says onHeadlines Today's weekly interview showStar Trek. In an exclusive chat with the channel's Entertainment Editor Anna M.M. Vetticad, Abhishek also discusses at length his definition of privacy for public figures.

SNAPSHOTS FROM STAR TREK WITH ABHISHEK BACHCHAN

'With Bingo, for the 1st time I'm being myself'

'I feel like I landed in Bhuj yesterday for refugee'

'I'm the 1st of my generation to do TV'

'Dance India Dance is more suited to Hrithik than John's persona'

'Indian commercial cinema is its own universe'

'Nobody here's trying to further the art of cinema or improve society'

'I won't tell the world what pyjamas I sleep in'

When Bachchan junior says, "I would appreciate it if my private life was allowed to be private", it begs the question: why does he do advertisements that play on his relationship with his wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan? You know, like that "good news" ad with Ash? The star has his reasons, which he explains in detail onStar Trek. He also talks about his decision to anchor a TV show at this stage in his career, and about the perception that he is intimidated by his father.

Catch Abhishek Bachchan on Star Trek with Anna M.M. Vetticad on Sunday, February 7, at 7 p.m. on Headlines Today.