It's been 15 years since he first came on the big screen with "Refugee". Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who has since starred in romantic, action and even comedy films has thanked his friends, family and fans for their unending support. The 39-year-old actor, son of cinematic veterans Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, may not have tasted as much success as his father, but he has certainly made his presence felt with his performance in movies like "Bunty Aur Babli", "Guru", "Dostana" and "Paa". He is married to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and both are parents to daughter Aradhya. On Tuesday, the actor took to Twitter and wrote,Today I complete 15yrs in the film industry. Thank you all for the love and support. You guys are my inspiration and reason. #15YearsOfAB — Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) June 30, 2015Refugee my 1st film released on this day in 2000. 30/6/2000 #15YearsOfAB — Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) June 30, 2015Thank you JP sahab, @bindasbhidu @AnupamPkher Suneil anna and the rest of the cast and crew. I would not be here if it wasn’t for all of you — Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) June 30, 2015Kareena (bebo) , thank you. My first ever co-star, friend and rabble rouser in the industry. You will always be a favourite. #15YearsOfAB — Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) June 30, 2015 It's been a great journey so far! Wow, time flies. #15YearsOfABA photo posted by Abhishek Bachchan (@bachchan) on Jun 29, 2015 at 11:44pm PDTHere's tracing his career in the film industry in 15 pictures.His debut film "Refugee", which released in 2000, was directed by JP Dutta and was also the launchpad for Kareena Kapoor; Image source: PremGathaGeet/YouTube In September 2000, "Dhai Akshar Prem Ke" saw Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai sharing the screen for the first time. Both were reportedly attracted to each other at that time, but wouldn't "show" it since they were dating Karisma and Salman Khan respectively then; Image source: Screenshot/YouTube Bachchan went on to star in several flops in the next few years including "Tera Jaadoo Chal Gaya", "Om Jai Jagdish" and "Shararat". The above is a screenshot from the 2003 movie "Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon"; Image source: Screenshot/Rajshri YouTube Abhishek played the character of Lallan Singh in Mani Ratnam's 2004 film "Yuva". He got a Filmfare award in the Best Supporting Actor category for the film; Image source: Abhishek Bachchan/Facebook In 2004, the first film in the "Dhoom: series released and Abhishek played tough cop ACP Jai Dixit. The series is reportedly the highest grossing film series in Bollywood; Image source: Dhoom The Series/Facebook Abhishek, along with Rani Mukherjee, starred in the 2005 hit "Bunty Aur Babli", a crime-comedy film directed by Shaad Ali. It was reportedly the first film in which Abhishek and his father Amitabh Bachchan starred together; Image source: Screenshot, YRFSongs/YouTube Then came "Sarkar" in the same year. Abhishek’s portrayal of Shankar Nagre in the film got him the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award in 2006; Image source: Abhishek Bachchan/Facebook