Kaalidhar Laapata tells the story of Kaalidhar, played by Abhishek Bachchan—a middle-aged man facing memory decline and fragile family ties. He overhears his own siblings planning to abandon him at the Kumbh Mela, prompting him to vanish deliberately. His unexpected companion: Ballu, an 8‑year‑old street-smart orphan. Their bond, built on companionship and healing, drives a narrative rich in abandonment, renewed hope, and intergenerational friendship .

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan’s upcoming film is Kaalidhar Laapata. The trailer of the film has been released today, on Saturday. As the name suggests, this film is based on the story of a missing person, whose name is Kaalidhar. This character is played by Abhishek Bachchan. Why does Kaalidhar go missing? A glimpse of this is seen in the trailer.