Actor Abhishek Bachchan was busy shooting for "Dhoom 3" on the same day that eight years ago as "Dhoom" released. The actor looks back with fondness.

"27th August 2004. A milestone in my movie career. 'Dhoom' released on this day, and changed everything for me. And eight years later...On the same day, I shoot for 'Dhoom 3'! Time flies when you're having fun. Thank you all for always being there through it all," tweeted the 36-year-old.

Abhishek plays cop Jai Dixit in the action thriller franchise. While "Dhoom", in which he battled John Abraham, released in 2004, while "Dhoom 2", which saw Hrithik Roshan as a smart, professional thief, hit the screens in 2006.

In "Dhoom 3: Back in Action", Aamir Khan will be seen in a negative role and Katrina Kaif will play the leading lady.