Abhishek Bachchan entered the Guinness world book of records Feb 2009. He registers himself as a filmstar who maximum number of cities visited in 12 hours. Will Smith was the first to make it in the Guinness World Record for his movie Hitch for making the maximum number of public appearances by a film star at different cities in 12 hours promoting their film. Jargen Vogel and Daniel Bruhl (Germany) broke Will Smith's record and now Abhishek Bachchan takes the mantle.
Abhishek had started his record-breaking tour to promote his latest release Delhi 6, began on 22nd February, Sunday in the afternoon at 12.05 pm in Ghaziabad in the presence of world media. Abhishek started his unique tour traveling to as many events in as many cities as possible within 12 hours. Other cities covered included Noida, Faridabad, Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh and Mumbai. He totally visited 7 cities in 12 hours.
Abhishek Bachchan was presented with the Guinness Record by Yash Chopra at the Chevrolet Apsara Awards presentation ceremony held in Mumbai recently.
Abhishek Bachchan comments, "I'm quite excited by the success, more so because it has been done for a film that's so close to my heart. I am delighted to receive this honor at the prestigious Apsara Awards in front of the entire film industry. The issues addressed by Delhi 6 are relevant and have a strong message for our countrymen. This record I'd dedicate to the people of India."
