Posted on: April 21, 2008 - 3:22 am
Prateeksha, April 21, 2008, 2:31 am
The messages keep on relentlessly in a flood and i can only interpret that as a dam bursting open. Bursting open with the collective warmth and affection of all well wishers, who in my naive manner, was so unaware of. The words of praise and of affection of bearing and admiration is overwhelming and honest and pure.
I wish it never ends and i wish that i am there always to acknowledge it in great and absolute humility.
Its been a satisfying day today. Began at 5 am - almost a couple of hours after putting my last ‘post’ to rest on the blog. Drove off to BR Dubbing Studio to start work on the left over dubbing for ‘Bhoothnath’. Good progress was made. Dubbing is always the moment i feel the actors creativity, actually takes shape, unless you are working on sync sound. To recreate in a purified and synthesized atmosphere in solitude the scenes which were done over a period of months, is a tough job. You are dubbing light scenes one minute and suddenly switching to a tearful emotional moment within seconds. And if the sound recordist is not satisfied, you will have to repeat it many times over till it sounds right. When in fact at the time of the shoot it was done in a single take and perhaps it was the only scene for the entire day !!
Stopped in between to visit Kajol and Ajay at the Shradha ceremony for their father, Shomu. He was a friend of the family from Jaya and my side and it was a sad moment that he passed away so soon. Indeed, when i was nursing my Mother in Leelawati Hospital, he too was there in the ICU.
Got back to the dub soon after and surprisingly was able to complete all the work by lunch.
The evening was special. ‘Sarkar Raj’ unveiling at JW Marriott and a video conference with Abhishek and Aishwarya in Miami at the press meet. Remarkable moment. Enjoyed almost being with Abhi-Ash face to face to wish them on their first wedding anniversary. Blessings to them.
Connections from fans across the world surprise me.
Poland and Pakistan now on line, from the few that i could respond to. Thank you for your love and appreciation and kind words and so thrilled to know that you see and follow our films so far away too.
Sufyan continues to question me on the topic of ‘violence’. I think you have misunderstood my statement. I am against violence of any kind against anyone. And if there is, then there should be an adherence to the law of the land to punish those that are guilty. I have not taken any sides and never shall. All are equal in this world by the law of nature.
Rekha Rao felt i would never read her message. Now you know i do.
Madhu Addanki wrongly believes that we deliberately avoid working with Kareena. Wrong. If there is suitable offer, there will be suitable desire to work together. And why just her, anyone from our fraternity.
Farnaz Shama, from Pakistan has serious reservations on Abhishek marrying Aishwarya. Well, firstly its too late for you to consider or remark on this issue. Secondly, as parents we did not choose for our son. Aishwarya was his choice and therefore ours now. She is my family, my daughter. You may differ with her in her work her profession, but if you will cast aspertions on her personally, i will defend her, fight for her and not tolerate this kind of talk, as i am sure neither would you, were someone to speak ill of a member of your family.
Headlines Today, the TV channel was at it again. Did a full report on the ‘Sarkar Raj’ event and ended with the anchor commenting that this was more a family affair, to propagate themselves rather than about the film. To HT : the film is about a family ! and the artists playing the main roles are from one family. What else would you expect from an event that has been organized to present this very aspect to the media. And.. if the aspect was objectionable to you, why did you broadcast 15 minutes of the video conference of Abhi-Ash, if they were such an eyesore. Guess, Abhi-Ash on your programme gave you better eye balls and the resultant TRP’s, than say Ram Gopal Varma or Amitabh Bachchan. So.. you project them on the show for a certain period of time and then say that that period of time was in excess. Ha !! Thats as funny as rubber crutches !!
A section of the print media carried comment from my colleague and friend and neighbour, Mr Shatrughan Sinha. It reportedly quoted his reactions to the nomination list of the IIFA Awards, wherein he has purportedly stated that ” Sab kissika beta hai, ya kissiki bahu, ya kissiki biwi ” , and the media adding there interpretation to it, stating that this was directed to a particular family of ‘guru’ fame.
I believe what is being insinuated is that there is partiality or some ‘fixing’ in the choice of the nominations carried by IIFA. And as the report concluded, the indication was towards one family, not difficult to guess which one.
I am surprised at this observation, especially since, during the time of the National Award selection for Best Actress in one of the past years, when the Award went to Raveena Tandon, it was alleged that Mr Shatrughan Sinha’s wife, the lovely and graceful Poonam, a great friend of Raveena’s mother had recommended the appointment of MacMohan, the brother of Raveena’s mother, on the board of the Jury ( structured by the Govt., in power - in this case the BJP, of which Mr Sinha was a Minister of State ) in order that he may cast his vote in favor of Raveena Tandon.
If this alleged story is true then i do value Mr Shatrughan Sinha’s alleged statement of “Sab kissika beta, kissiki beti, kissiki biwi” - you are so right Shatru !!
Of course this does not take anything away from Raveena’s very deserving Award - she has been a wonderful and talented coartiste in many films of mine, or, MacMohan, the Sambha of Sholay, who has remained a dear friend and has worked with me in several films. As has Mr Shatrughan Sinha !!
And may i also state that IIFA nominations come from the film fraternity through computerised voting systems, audited and compiled by Price Waterhouse Coopers, an International Company of repute and standing.
And Shatru !! I have seen some very encouraging reports of the film, where your son is being introduced to this great Industry. May he prosper and succeed even more than his illustrious father and may he never have to face a slighted accusation of ‘fixing’, when his name comes up for an Award in the future !!
I post separately a speech that i made at the book release in Delhi recently. The book is called ‘Icons’ and is written by the renowned senior journalist Anil Dharkar. It compiles 60 years of Independence and the Icons that made an impact on the country. I thought it was a pertinent piece. It never received any attention by the media. Perhaps it was not of their standard. I would love for you to read it and send me your impressions of it.
Namaskar, Shubh Ratri, Shabba Khair, Satsriakal and Good night !!
Amitabh Bachchan
Namaskar, Amit-ji!
I’m happy to read this blog also.
I’m from Poland. Here is also a community of bollywood fans, who very appreciate Your films. And they are very big fans of Sholay
I hope You wil visit Poland one day…
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21.04.08
London
”Man ka vishwas ragon main sahas bharta hai…
Laharon se darkar nauka par nahi hoti…
Koshish karne walo ki haar nahi hoti…”
Respected Amitabhji,
Inspired by this profound literature, a painting has emerged through my hands which also reflects on some of your significant contribution to the holistic development of mankind- integrating these two different but very closely related unfathomable subjects. I am waiting for the day when I would get an opportunity to present it to you….
I have been trying hard to contact you since last so many years, wrote several emails and spoke to Rosy Singh many times. But…
Since my childhood, I have been always taking inspiration from your roles and your social work. Since then, I have been trying to address to social issues through my paintings. Like you, I also wish to contribute something to the development of our country and I have chosen a sector – Urban Development.
I work as an Architect and Urban Designer with UK’s top organisation and we specialize in creating ’sustainable, eco friendly human settlements’ those create very minimal impact on our planet. I greatly appreciate your efforts taken in ‘Climate Change Campaign’ and would be very happy to contribute in that and share some of my international knowledge / experience with you that I have gained till date. Thoughtlessly created manmade built environments contribute significantly in Global Warming. As India is urbanizing very rapidly and poised for major transformations, it’s a need of an hour to ’shape’ our country’s growth to create sustainable, cohesive and balanced communities.
While working on world’s one of the most advanced cities, London, I closely study and work on Environmental and Urban Design Policies those are designed and implemented to create world’s best ‘climate responsive human settlements’ integrating with local resources and ecology. I am very keen to contribute in India’s holistic socio economic and urban development and I have already started created awareness in Indian society by writing in National, regional and local media/ publications. In the near future I would like to come back and start my own Urban Design practice in Mumbai.
India is poised…
My father has been working for the development of polio affected people by teaching Art to them. Even though he has polio to his left leg, he is successful and renowned Artist in Maharashtra. Also would like to share his work with you…
I am waiting for that day when I would meet you….
Kind regards
Amit Pimple
Architect & Urban Designer
London
• London Metropolitan University awarded ‘International Graduate Fellowship Award’
http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/international/howtoapply/scholarships/student-profiles/india/india_home.cfm
• Joined England ’s top Urban Design organisation
http://www.jtp.co.uk/public/people.php?cat=4&subcat=2&pos=2
• UK government highlighted profile in one of the international publications as UK’s young, practicing Urban Designer.
http://www.cabe.org.uk/default.aspx?contentitemid=376
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Mr. B, you didn’t answer my question about The Last Lear and why it has only been screened at festivals and not released for the general public, but it’s all good considering you probably have a ton of posts to reply to. My next question is regarding the Unforgettable tour, in the US, the ticket prices for these concerts is absolutely ridiculous, as stars who attract the audience and pull in the crowds, do you think it is ethical for stars to put pressure on the organizers so that they can make money but at the same time the audience shouldn’t get ripped off the way the audiences in the USA have with previous concerts and insanely high ticket prices?
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Dear Amitji,
It is indeed wonderful to see you blogging and responding to comments/allegations that have been made on you and your family in the past (somehow seems to be on the high these days, the downside of having 24/7 media channels i guess). I am not only a fan of your work but also of your ability to fight back in life and the dignified approach of handling media and questions. I am in no way capable of understanding what it must be like but i can certainly appreciate the hard work it involves.
I wanted to ask the progress on Shantaram, is it still on the cards? I have to tell you that i was almost imagining you play Kaderbhai as i was reading the book couple of years ago. I am waiting for this movie to complete.
Also, all the best on Sarkar Raj..it’s gonna be smashing..
Regards,
Satish Vemuri
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Assalamu’alaikum Amitji.
My name is Jahangir and I’m from London. I have grown up watching your films and I have a great idea for a film AMAR AKBAR ANTHONY 2: HONI BECOMES ANHONI.
The film could star yourself, Rishi Kapoorji, Vinod Khannaji and of course the three star sons. Abhishek, Akshaye, and Ranbir.
The main plot of the film would be something along the lines of; Anthony’s still up to his “under-handed”ways, Amar is the commissioner of police and Akbar is a Qawwali ustad. The twist is that Anthony’s son has more “moral fibre” like his Amar uncle, therefore he joins the police. Amar tries to push his son into the Police force, even though, all he wants to do is sing like his Akbar uncle, and Akbar’s son can’t sing to save his life and looks up to his Anthony uncle in a big way.
Can you imagine what would happen if Anthony came up with some hair-brained scheme to get rich quick for some benevolent cause (his hearts in the right place, of course) and roped in Akbar’s son to help him?
I hope you like my idea. I think it would make a great film, and, although there could never be another Manmohan Desai, I could think of at least three directors who could be suitable to make such a film.
P.S Please make a film with Subhash Ghai sometime soon!!!!!!!
P.P.S Your writing is great, a successful writer is able to convey his voice to his reader through his words. Your father would be proud, I’m sure.
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Sir,
I wonder how you feel by logging in and reading all our messages - like a child unpacking presents, or like a assembly line worker with too much work coming in too fast? Or a little of both?
Most of the messages everyone leaves in your blog are really lovely and personal and warm, some slightly awkward, yet endearing - but still, so many of us have requests and demands, far too many for any human being to answer everyone; let alone help all those who ask for help! I hope that’s not too distressing an experience for you, if you really didn’t expect it.
But - really?? You must have been aware of the uncountable lakhs of fans you have all over the planet. It’s still a small percentage of us who read and write here. And there’ll always be more to come online, no doubt.
Living in Europe, I don’t follow Indian media much, but they seem to be a rather silly lot by what you write about them.
BTW: I was at IIFA in Amsterdam in 2005, and it didn’t seem like a family affair to me with only sons and wives and daughters-in-law getting nominations and awards. The only family affair there was your amazing dance number with Abhishek and Aishwarya of course, which I’ll always remember for its sheer fun and ardour.
Although I am repeating myself somewhat - I wish you to be able to ignore those articles and TV reports more easily. Most readers will take them with a pinch of salt anyway, and soon forget about them. But the more these reporters know they get under your skin, the more some of them will relish writing tall tales.
Thank you so much for your account of this day, it brought a taste of Mumbai to me (been there three times and lobed this vibrant, chaotic city!).
Good night - if you ever sleep after blogging all night,
Alles Gute,
Elisabeth
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Dear Sir,
It is so nice to hear that we can at least express our views to you now. You are the number 1 actor of bollywood and your family is number 1 on the list of most decent families in bollywood. CONGRATULATIONS.
You are an example of how a hindu parent should keep his family. Jaya ji is equally responsible for your happy family. May God give u more strength so that u keep on entertaining us.
I am taking a lot of interest in your family since i learnt that my DOB(5/2/76) is the same as your sons DOB.
I live in Australia. I have 2 small children and i stay at home to mind them. At present i need some financial help. Can u please help me. I need about 4 million rupees which is just a very small fraction of what u can earn in less than an hour by doing an ad. Your help would be very much appreciated and can change my life.
I’ll be looking forward to a reply from u even if u decide that u won’t be able to help me.
Give my regards to your family members and i always have a feeling that someday i will be able to meet u. Please don’t forget to perform in Australia during your world tour.
Best Wishes
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read your today’s blog. I am very surprised and also upset that why shatrughan Sinha is commenting like that!!!! Why he did not comment with other awards? Abhishek deserves the award for “Guru” and so is Aishwarya for her role for the same movie. May God bless you and your family.
Ashesh
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namaste amitabh bacchan ji,
Iam a great fan of yours. There is one dream that with god’s bleessing apke darhsna ho. Bhagwan apko bahut tarakee de.
Jigna
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Hi Amit ji
It is nice to see you here. I would like to know about your visit to Sydney Australia.
Regards,
Manju
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Sir Mere sawaal ka no. kab aaega .??
3 din se aapke attention ka intezaar hai
Nitin
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Good Morning :),
On what Shatru ji has said about the so-called “fixing” of IIFA nominations, one must not forget that all the award functions that had him nominated or winner for awards must also be a fix, eh? I think he still may have not gotten over the fact that he wasn’t invited to attend Abhi’s wedding. Just something for Mr. Sinha, please grow up. We’re all matuer adults to realize that IIFA is the only awards beside Film Fare that is not fixed. IIFA is my most awaited awards every year an for many more years to come.
It is indeed very sad to have lose someone like Mr. Mukherji. His whole family has been entertaining us for years and years. What’s more shocking is the sudden death, one is never prepared for anyone’s death. Especially for someone like you and Jayaji, who’ve been friends with him and of course Kajol and Ajay.
You talked about dubbing of your film, a question that I’ve always wondered, do you dub every line of the scenes or just certain things?
Like I said earlier, I’m extremely looking forward to watching Bhoothnath. I think this is one of your most “different” roles that you’ve done.
Any movie or character that you wish you hadn’t done? Or a character you wish you had done? Every actor oncei n a while regrets doing a movie, which ones you wish you’d never done?
Thank you for taking your time to post tonight. It means a lot to people like me who look upto you.
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Sir, with lots and lots of respect this is Deepak from Vancouver ( Canada) again. You are posting day 4 at 2:30 am India’s time and everyone in India is sleeping and here in Canada it is day time and I am up and just log on to find day 4 is there. Hopefully this would be first comment and I am sure you will read it tomorrow. This is becoming a habit now to visit your site several times a day and I must say that reading other people’s comments about you makes me firmly believe that you are the MOST loved person alive in today’s time.
Words can not describe what I and if I may take the liberty to speak on others behalf after reading their comments as well feel to have direct communication with you. Sir, promise us that you shall never break this.
I watched you today on IBN live.com during some hospital inauguration saying go visit my blog.
Sir, I have the highest regard for you and whatever little bit good stuff I have learned in my life is from you. If it sounds unbelievable, we are undermining God, his science, common connection, telepathy and wireless Bluetooth chip that connects us with each other that you feel so close to the other person. How would you explain otherwise that why someone loves the other person so much when there is no direct relation, you just do.
Sir I wrote you comments yesterday as well and I will be writing you daily. You were so kind to me here in Vancouver on April 19th and 20th 2003 when you were here for the filming of Aitbaar. You signed all the books for me. A day does not go by when I don’t think about those two days (exactly 5 years ago).
Sir, my 11 years old daughter has written you a letter and I am in the process of writing one and I shall mail it within a week to Ms. Rosy Singh and request her to bring it to your attention. It is in Hindi and I can’t express here on the blog.
Sir, so eagerly waiting for August 16th when you will be here for the concert at GM Place.
My 76 years old mother wants to say Namaste to you, she can’t believe that you are writing and what I am typing will be read by you, she has hard time believing this.
Thanks. Take good care of yourself.
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As my own way of protesting media politics when it comes to your family but especially when it comes to Abhishek (this minimally indicates an anxiety when it comes to him; an Abhishek who was struggling at the box office for a few years didn’t bother anyone but the same when he’s a strong box office force right now, one who could be the top Bombay star when he completes his current sequence of films, at any rate one who combines box office and critical promise, seems to subvert the established narratives of the film industry greatly) I am going to reproduce here a piece I once wrote on Guru:
Rathnam Sets the Stage, Abhishek Walks with Giants…
Rathnam in what must now be considered his trilogy of power comprised of Nayakan, Iruvar, and Guru creates a ‘Central Man’ (in each instance) by way of whom the ‘experience’ of India is refracted. Each film recounts an individual’s history in linear fashion and at the same time ‘essays’ a larger national history. The chronology of the former is fused with the thematic mappings of the latter and by an almost logical sequence a stage is reached in the respective film where the central protagonist becomes less a man and more a focal point for collective national desires. In effect a ‘Central Man’. He is a symbol for his age, he is the ‘exemplary’ Indian in terms of reflecting his nation’s historical longings and contradictions, he is ultimately ‘representational’ in the truest sense. Each film in the trilogy details a journey from ‘individuality’ to ‘iconicity’, from everyman to overman, from virgin ambition to stained attainment. There are always two passages in these films. The more literal one involves the ‘hero’ getting to his desired goals, the second more profound one involves the realisation on the part of the protagonist that he ‘is’ his nation. Rathnam in this trilogy would seem to be something of a Blake or a Joyce!
It is also crucial to remember here that Rathnam’s protagonists are always popular and populist figures. They are supreme achievers not least because they are supreme ‘democrats’. They always have their vote banks intact. They would always win elections (indeed Anandham in Iruvar literally does!). Even the extent to which these characters consider themselves beyond the ‘legal’ or the ’societal’ is always tempered by this very fact. Nayakan explicitly makes the point that whether the ‘Central Man’ is good or bad is just about ‘unknowable’. This certainly cannot be decided by way of any of the traditional social registers or institutional frameworks. This is ultimately Rathnam’s greatest insight into the power that emanates from ‘iconicity’ and ‘transcendence’. But this notion also involves Rathnam’s blind spot. Because it is hard to see how both halves of his ‘Central Man’ (or both halves of his films!) form the Platonic whole that is in turn the ultimate conceit of his films. In other words there is a ‘Central Man’ whose life before and after the event can be understood but the ‘passage to the act’ forever remains mysterious as indeed it must. The films though try to understand this very dynamic and fail in turn even if the failures are glorious ones or are failures in the order of ‘cinematic art’ and not simply ‘cinematic entertainment’.
But Guru is a bit strange. There is a moment here where the crowd actually turns against the overman. Where the protagonists of Nayakan and Iruvar were sometimes spurned on an individual level Gurukant Desai is rejected in a collective sense. His methods are questioned, he is deconstructed and he has no adequate response. Why? What enables the crowd in Guru to abuse their hero where the crowds in Nayakan and Iruvar would have never dared (though there are some hints of this in Iruvar though of a very different order)? Because Guru does ‘commerce’ with his ‘people’! His social bonds are always defined by the ‘transactional’ (including his marriage). This makes him very much unlike Velu Naicker or Anandham. Guru has quite literally ‘earned’ his transcendence. This however also makes him much more vulnerable as the ‘operating costs’ of history keep changing. Guru is always ahead of the game and his is even a charmed life in Rathnam’s imagining but he is vulnerable nonetheless because he has to keep generating his transcendence like ‘money’. The latter enables the former. Therefore when Guru is in danger as a ‘businessman’ he is also in danger as an icon. ‘Money’ equalises ‘men’, even iconic ones. It frees up people from older divisions of all stripes but it also chains them to the ‘replication’ structures of the market. Guru is quite right, he does the former very effectively; he also has to do the latter, i.e. he has to be a supreme player in his ‘inherited’ economy of violence. The one follows from the other. Guru is just a perfect capitalist.
The climax seems a bit easy after what has preceded but perhaps it is fitting. We are a bit like Guru ourselves, living capitalism’s moment, not quite able to divine what the end here will be, not even able to discern the ‘dark’ that surrounds these market hallows in every society on the planet where the ‘capitalist’ is a category. From the US to India these are often sites where ‘criminality’ in all its guises from the corporate to the political is a ‘natural’ feature of life and where those disengaged from the ‘dream’ and ‘mythology’ of the market and very much ‘within boundaries’ is as much a reality as that of the ‘global citizen’ of these ’shining’ economies. Guru is upbeat and the film seems to end on this note. But the ‘tragedy’ of ‘capitalism’ has not yet been written. The optimistic ending possibly betrays Rathnam’s own political leanings but at the same time might also be the director winking at us. Things always work out with the market! Money is the great leveler. Guru has just read this better than anyone else.
Iruvar remains Rathnam’s greatest effort but also proportionately his most flawed one. In hindsight it seems beautifully logical that his trilogy began with the life of a gangster and ended with the life of a coporate tycoon. Guru is a bit of a criminal and Velu Naicker is a bit of capitalist! Iruvar is the transitional film and it sheds even greater light on how political transcendence really comes about even as its doubles bridge the gap between the corporeal and the spiritual, being and becoming. These might have been Marx’s terms for the double duty that ‘money’ does! Guru has much in common with Nayakan in a structural sense but it has at least as much in common with Iruvar. And despite the upbeat ending it is perhaps Rathnam’s darkest film in the trilogy.
On an aesthetic level the film remains conscious of commercial parameters but the directors does this by finding a form appropriate to his story rather than simply ‘cutting down’ on his art in any way. To put it another way Iruvar is again his greatest film in this regard though Iruvar’s aesthetics could not have been Guru’s or for that matter Nayakan’s. Each film has its own visual grammar. Within Guru this grammar itself changes a great deal from the first to the second half. The music itself is more well integrated into the soundtrack than just about any Rathnam film one can think of. It is in a sense least conspicuous and at the same time serves the narrative very effectively.
One can hardly add much to what has been said on the lead protagnoist in Guru but Abhishek Bachchan comes up with one of Indian cinema’s supreme performances and his pairing with Aishwarya Rai brings about possibly the most effective portrayal of a marital couple in Hindi film history. Abhishek though passes the supreme test which is that it is impossible to imagine anyone else doing this role. His act here can easily be compared with the greatest handful in Indian cinema irrespective of who one ultimately prefers. And Guru features quite simply the finest supporting cast in Rathnam, certainly the one most clearly etched out in most respects.
Rathnam has ultimately made a seminal film, second only to Iruvar in certain respects (though not all). Within the trilogy it is in many ways his best analysis of the entre set of themes that has occupied him from Nayakan through this film. It is problematic on many political counts but the chief one being the notion (common to all the films) that the hero as long as he has the ‘masses’ behind him need not conform to anything institutional. This is never less than implicit in all these films. The great strength of his trilogy lies in the fact that none of the films is made redundant by the others.
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Aap sote kab hain? I have been seeing the ‘timings’ on the blog and have been wondering about your sleep. You work so hard..so much drive…please continue to take good care of your health….you mean a lot..
Dubbing is HARD WORK - thanks for explaining the process. Do keep writing about the various aspects and dimensions of the film making process. Your blog is an eye-opener at times.
People are jealous of your family - how can you have so many successful people in one family and still be a happy family?? So, they keep looking for excuses to pull your family down.When they can’t find any-they make it up.
Ishwar aapke saath hain and your fans are with you,
Wishing you all the best always,
anamika
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Thank you for your greetings for Polish fans.:) Bollywood has made a niche in Poland and some of your films have been available here. Last year we had the wonderful opportunity to see such classics like “Sholay” and “Don” on the big silver screen during the film festival called “The Ticket to Bollywood”. Watching “Sholay” on the silver screen with fantastic translation of subtitles was an unforgettable experience (especially as Eros edition without translation of songs). This year there was another Bollywood Festiwal where four films of your son, Abhishek were shown: Guru, Yuva, Dhoom2 and Jhoom Barabar Jhoom.
Bollywood fans here try to keep up with the latest news about Indian cinema, culture, economy, politics etc. I’m really glad that thanks to your blog we will have opportunity to hear updated news about your film plans. Best regard, Anna
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Hello Mr Bachchan,
I don’t know why this medias write always bad things about your family. Each week, they’re after one member of your family. I feel sad for you. I know that you’re a strong family and it’s more important than all this nonsenses written by the journalists. The true fans don’t believe in their false accusations or their false stories.
Anyways,i was happy to see the launch of Sarkar Raj. The trailer was fantastic, I’m really excited to see the film. I like this kind of film and I know that I would love it as Sarkar.
I saw that Jayaji cried during the conference with Abhishek and Aishwarya, it was too cute. She is an extraordinary woman.
I hope that a good producer will make a film with you, Jayaji, Abhishek and Aishwarya. It would be fantastic.
Good night Sir, God bless you and your family.
Ps: sorry if I make faults in English (I am French)
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Hello Mr. Bachchan!
Wonderful to see you’ve started a blog! It’s a great pleasure to be able to hear your thoughts and opinions directly - I am looking forward to being a regular reader.
Anyhow, I wonder if you’d remember me… probably not, but we’ve worked together on a film - sort of! I worked one day as an extra on Shoebite at Film City in early March! I spoke to you very, very briefly on the set, just after you filmed a scene in a bookshop, where myself and an English gentleman enter the shop and he asks you for a book. And you’re eating a lollipop, though I don’t know why. (I didn’t get to see the entire scene!) I stopped you on your way off set and you took a photo with me, which I appreciated tremendously.
We didn’t meet properly, and I was a bit nervous so probably sounded like an idiot at the time, but it was an absolute honor to see you at work. As a big fan of your work, having the opportunity to watch you film a scene was a great privilege. I was first introduced to your films in an academic setting - I took a University course on Hindi cinema and several lectures were devoted to you and your incomparable contribution to the industry. I was fascinated and entertained by your films, and your incredible influence on both film history and your country. I’ve been a fan ever since.
So, two questions I have for you then, if you have the chance to respond:
1. What is Shoebite about? As your co-star (haha) I am curious. I only saw one scene, but it intrigued me, and I haven’t been able to find much info about it yet.
2. When we spoke, you asked me how I knew who you were. I am assuming it’s because I am western - is it that uncommon for people outside India and the NRI community to be aware of your films? As a non-Indian who is a big fan of all types of Hindi film (from “Bollywood” to arthouse to anything in between), people often ask me (usually at the movie theatres) what I am doing there, why I am watching these films. What is your take on western audiences? Do you have any particular desire to have your films be as well received by international or western audiences as they are at home in India? I am curious, since doing Shantaram with Mr. Depp will very likely bring a lot of western attention.
What are your feelings on doing English language films, and how do you feel about “Bollywood” stars crossing over into Hollywood? (Much like your daughter-in-law is doing so successfully.)
Personally, I feel like with India emerging so strongly in the world market right now, it’s only a matter of time before Indian cinema starts to get the international recognition it deserves. Would love to hear your thoughts on all of that, though.
Thanks again, for the photo, the blog, your time,
Melanie (from Canada)
P.S. I am very much looking forward to The Last Lear - missed it at the Toronto FilmFest and have been waiting impatiently ever since!
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You are a great human being…no doubt about that..
As you asked for public opinion about media attacks on your family..
Well..Mr. Big B..i don think you can blame the media alone..sometimes we have to accept our mistakes too..nobody is perfect..in this war between media and your family..how can you say that everything is unjust..
I think how much you say that you have nothing to do with politics..your family has 2 politicians..jaya and amar singh..politics is india is never ideal…so you have to accept your association with indian politics…and some of the media attacks come naturally with that territory…so accept it..thats part of life of every politican..
and you cant argue that your family politicans are different or ideal..a politician is a politican..never looked upon with that respect in India..
If you want a peaceful life..you can always be like anil kapoor..he is doing films and not facing any media flury..becuase he has no connection with politics..
Instead of asking people about media attacks..you have to learn to accept them..they make you big also..and every coin has two sides..and you get what you deserve..
so bear with it..
all this does not make you any lesse human being or actor..
thats my opinion..
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Mr Bachchan,
Thanks for the update on day 4 of your blog.
I’m happy that Bhootnath is coming together. This film will be a good one for the families to go and see.
I’m so glad you have called out Headline news on their being hypocrites by eagerly covering the launch and Abhi/Ash’s video conference with them going on to moan about the event being a family affair. You are so right that Sarkar Raj is about tight knit family and empire. These are the dynamics of the film. And the three main characters are played by actors who are family. So HT was just doing their usual spiel of talking out of both sides of their mouths. But the media talks out of both sides of their mouths all the time. The media need to realize that they can’t have it both ways. Great observation Mr. Bachchan.
I’m also happy the Sarkar Raj launch was successful with you and the media being able to wish Abhi and Ash a very happy wedding anniversary. I’m glad they were able to be apart of the launch in promotion of the film which I think is important. I can’t wait to see Sarkar Raj’s new promo. I have heard that it is intense and very powerful. Can’t wait!
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Congratulations to Aish and Abhi on their wedding anniversary. As i wrote earlier i am in need of help. Please ask your children if they would like to donate to me on this occasion. MAY GOD HELP THEM IN EVERY STEP THEY TAKE IN THIER LIFE.
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Mr. Bachchan,
Don’t worry about all of the criticisms about IIFA. Abhishek and Guru got their nominations because he along with the film was one of the best offerings of 2007
Guru was one of the best made and powerful films of 2007 hands down. Ash did great in the film as well.
I really have not seen any other actor give the kind of powerful performance that Abhi gave last year in Guru. Abhi not only deserves the nominations but he deserves to win. It’s a shame he has not taken home an award yet for his awesome turn in the film. There needs to be reporting about how shady that fact is. Good calling out on that matter as well Mr. Bachchan.
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Mr Bachchan,
This seems too good to be true. I really do hope you continue writing regularly. It is so amazing to be able to connect with you in this manner. May you and your family achieve even greater heights of success. The people of this country and well people across the world will continue to love you and your work
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I posted a comment yesterday — and am here yet again to read a delightful blog–Admist reading all of your wonderful articles,i wonder if this is a passing fancy of yours or will it stay for long as your way of relating to your viewers,readers and media.
I do hope it is the latter-For someone who has always chosen to maintain a dignified silence over issues should definitely use his charisma and power to move masses for a greater good - And that includes teaching those unaware of how to behave, a few manners.
Warm Regards
Deepa.
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Amit ji,
kaise hai ap?
I was one of your biggest fans growing up.. my barber used to style my hair like yours and for that my teacher in school would pull my ears for keepin long hair.
but then Iremember the entire country copying your hair style in early 80s.
you sing well ..few of them are my favs . 1) jidher dhekunn teri tasveer nazer aati hai from mahaan
2) tu maike mat jaiyo. mat jaiyo meri jaan tu maikey mat jaiyo ..aaha aaha
3) mere paas aavo mere dostoh ek kissa suno..
I used to mimic ur dialoges growin up..
yeh mombatti bhujne se pehle vo na aayi .. toh ..toh hameyy mombatiyo se hamesha ke liyeh nafrat ho jayeghi : )
those were the good old days.
amit ji, are u going to be performing in las vegas on ur US tour?
pls bring Bappi Lahri with you .. it will be a great show.
write u more later.. Take Care,
JT
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Nice to see you on blog.I do not have much knowledge about your movies cause i had never been into watching them much.What i love about you; is your gentle and humble personality.Your truthfulness to yourself.Your traits due to which, you are what you are today.
I as a person believe that in this life,gifted by God, if someone is loved for his/her “heart” then they really define the meaning of life.You are a kind of person who defines it for me.
Regards
Bhavna.
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“Headlines Today, the TV channel was at it again. Did a full report on the ‘Sarkar Raj’ event and ended with the anchor commenting that this was more a family affair, to propagate themselves rather than about the film. To HT : the film is about a family ! and the artists playing the main roles are from one family. What else would you expect from an event that has been organized to present this very aspect to the media. And.. if the aspect was objectionable to you, why did you broadcast 15 minutes of the video conference of Abhi-Ash, if they were such an eyesore. Guess, Abhi-Ash on your programme gave you better eye balls and the resultant TRP’s, than say Ram Gopal Varma or Amitabh Bachchan. So.. you project them on the show for a certain period of time and then say that that period of time was in excess. Ha !! Thats as funny as rubber crutches !!”
^My favorite part of your post.
Amitabh-ji,
You are really cool. I think it’s right that you have defended Aishwarya & Abhishek from all of their critiques.
Anyway Amitabh-ji, why movies are dubbed? Do you film the scenes w/o microphone? If you don’t mind my asking.
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Dear Sir,
My name is Surjeet Mahant, it is my honor and priviledge to be writing to you. I thank you first of all for the opportunity to do so by your starting this blog.
I further thank you for everything that you have been to me and I owe my self-confidence, aspirations, success and overall the entire way that I have conducted my life till date, to you.
I have been an ardent fan, not just of your movies but of you as a person.
Every word that I have ever heard you say (on screen and off) has inspired me. Every gesture that you have has cast a spell, every successful movie you’ve had has made me proud, every failure has made me sad.
Your accident during Coolie and you getting well have made me a believer. I still remember sitting in front of the TV all day just to hear them mention about your health progressing and praying that you get well soon.
Always felt that Toofan, Jadugar, Ganga Jamuna Saraswati were mistakes (dont know why you would do anything like that) - Sorry !!
During that time and for sometime after that kept praying that you will be successful in overcoming the downturn in your personal and professional life.
But you are a Pheonix that rises from the ashes. I read somewhere about you being on a flight sometime during that period and buying a really expensive watch (as thats one of your hobbies) and making a statement which was very inspiring.
Unfortunately I have seen some really bad times in business and the only thing that kept me afloat is the inspiration and the strength that I have gathered being your desciple. Today I’m blessed with good success and 2 gorgeous children and a loving wife. My son (Sidharth) is born on the 10th of Oct and just the thought that he is born a day earlier to you is amazing.
I belong to Vasai (north of bombay), Mr. Peter Pereira (cinemetographer) is a very close family friend.
Sir, I’m lost for words and humbled just thinking about the fact that you might read my message. I really hope and pray that you will read it.
I want to once again thank you for being the amazing person that you are, for giving so much unknowingly to me and many a folks like me.
I’m sorry for writing such a long message but its a lifetime worth of devotion that cannot be conveyed in words.
I hope you acknowledge my message.
We pray to god for your and your families good health.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.
Sincerely,
Surjeet Mahant
New Jersey, USA
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Sir,
Blogging at 2.30 AM - that too after a FULL DAY of HECTIC ACTIVITIES???
You REALLY have me worried now, Sir.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF.
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Amithabachan Ji (as we used to say in Hyderabad
),
I am already getting addicted to your site, I kept checking for the updates so often now.
I was just wondering why should it matter to you when people say some thing irrelevant, just ignore the fools. I personally feel that most of them say things against you because thats the only way they can be in the lime light which is so important in the movie industry and politics. As an example, I didn’t even know that a person named Raj Thackeray existed in this world until he made those comments about you.
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VERY VERY GOOD ONE, SIR!!!
ONCE A LOUD-MOUTH, ALWAYS A LOUD MOUTH!
And we all can understand who I am referring to…
…don’t we, Mr. Shotgun???!!!
I want to ask Mr. Shotgun what was he thnking while saying “Sab kissika beta, kissiki beti, kissiki biwiâ€???? Leave such cheap comments for those cheap journalists who stoop to any level to make a sensational copy. It doesn’t suit the likes of you or your colleagues….
Moreover, if there are two nominations that I am REALLY proud of in this year’s IIFA, then they are:
1) Abhishek Bachchan in GURU
2) Aishwarya Bachchan in GURU
And if there are two nominations I am MISSING in this year’s IIFA, then they are:
1) Amitabh Bachchan (as Best Actor) for Eklavya
2) Amitabh Bachchan (as Best Singer) for Rozana (Nishabd)
Furthermore, Mr.Shotgun, these “kissika Beta, kissiki Beti, kissiki Biwi” also happen to be ‘MY’ BROTHER, ‘MY’ BAHU, ‘MY’ FAMILY, ok???!!!! And I shall not tolerate any lose talk about them! You should have had been gracious enough to shower your blessings on them, rather stooping & resorting to cheap dialogue-bazi…
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Dear Amitji,
I have been reading your blog since the day it started and your need to voice your anguish is perceptible. We have seen you being maligned (and perhaps manipulated) by not only the media but also people around you. But the reason we hold you in such high regard is because you have been able to maintain your dignity throughout. Why do you even have to respond to these comments unless they are of some value?
So while I understand your need to speak out against politicians and the papparazzi who are persistently peeping into your life (it raises their TRPs!) I would rather see you ignore people of your own fraternity who pass juvenile remarks. It simply isn’t worth responding or making a counter point to people like that.
What I would like to see on this blog, instead of your defence (we know your worth, we don’t need constant reminders of your innocence), is your experience of the art of acting. You have been in this field for so long that your telling of your art would mean a more valuable read than your responses to each Tom, Dick and Harry.
With love and regards for the person you are,
Anshu
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Hey Mr. Bachchan.
Its me, Scellina again..I introduced myself earlier on Day 1 and 3 blogs but I dont think you read them cause obviously there are a million messages everyday and I completely understand that..so Im gonna write over here since Im the first one to write on your Day 4 blog..so, hopefully you’ll read this one :]
First of all, a very very very Happy Anniversary to Abhishek and Aishwarya! I am so happy for them. I think they make a gorgeous couple and I hope they have a long, happy and healthy life!
Im Scellina and Im 15 years old..Im originally from Pakistan but I live in Gainesville, Florida. I just love Abhishek!! Im sure you’ve heard this a million times or he’s heard this a million times but I really do..And not like a “fan” but I dont know, Its just weird! like I know sooo much about him..Ive seen every single interview of his, I know what his favourite perfume is, seen almost all of his movies a billion times, basically everything! Ive even made my American friends watch his movies haha! Anyway, so I met him on Wednesday at his hotel and the funny thing is that I got to know about him being in Miami, not through people or anything, but through google! Yes, I google him a lot! (Thats how I got to know about your blog) and since that day, I have been forcing my mom to take me to Miami and we finally did..I missed two days of school and forced my mom to drive 6 hours! (Miami is 6 hours away from Gainesville) and then we went to all these famous places in Miami hoping to find them..then, finally we decided to go to their hotel and wait in the lobby and we did..for 3 hours!! and they finally came! I just cant describe how I felt that night..I am really happy I met them! but sad at the same time cause I had planned on saying soo many things to them but when I saw Abhishek and Aishwarya, I was just speechless..though I wrote an anniversary letter for them..but I doubt they received it. So I hope you tell them that their BIGGEST fan wished them and loves them a lot!
As for you, I dont need to say anything! You are like the God of Bollywood! And EVERYONE loves you! My mommy loves you a lot too!..We were talking about you the other day and she was telling us about how she met you like sometime in the 80’s when you were performing the song “jis ki biwi lambi uska bhi bara naam hai” at a small show and you pointed at my mom cause she was the tallest one there..I think that song is really cute by the way!
I have met about 8 Bollywood actors and surprisingly, all of them have a big name in the Cinema (If thats what its called). Now you’re the only one left and I know for a fact that we will meet someday! :] I hope you all are coming to Florida for the ‘Unforgettable Tour’! I cant wait for it. Oh where are we supposed to buy the tickets for the tour? well, obviously not now but whenever they come out and stuff..Please let me know!
I wanted to know what time you come online at? Or how often do you check this? or maybe you should have this thing called “last login” and then the date written below it so that we know when was the last time you came online..I hope we dont stop messaging after your reply (hopefully :])..I really appreciate the fact that you started your own blog and I think you’re an amazing writer..I love you and your whole family a lot! Thank you so much for reading my longg post and Ill be waiting for your reply! :]
P.S - Id love to work in a movie with you
heheh
Goodnight!
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WOW! That was one long comment!! I was actually gonna write more but then I stopped..But, I just hope you read it!
Oh by the way, what kind of foods do you (The Bachchan Family) eat at home? You guys dont eat meat right? I apologize if im getting too personal
Ill be coming online tomorrow..Ive made a habit of coming on your blog after every 5 minutes..its so funny..cause when I get bored, I read people’s comments hahah!
Okay, Im gonna let myself go now..goodnight! =)
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Hello Amit Ji,
I saw the video conference between u and abhi-ash. It was really eye filling to see jaya ji crying after watching them online. The biggest surprize was the clip of Sakar Raj, well you gave a great gift by showing the lip to abhi and ash.
I will not comment on the your frnd’s case you mentioned above!
Now will move and read another post from your side. I hope you read my post in day 3 blog.
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seems like the angry young man is back.love it.
saw the event yesterday.loved the way rgv replied to the jornalist at the beginning.He clearly showed them their place.How can they start assessing a movie when they havent seen it.Hope atleast now all those wild speculations regarding the movie would end.would be there first day first show to watch the movie SR big B.
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What a pleasure to read your comments. I never in my wildest dreams imagined responding to you directly. But alas, technology brings us together.
Keep writing and I’ll keep reading….perhaps we’ll get to know each other in cyberspace.
Shalini from Thornhill, Ontario
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Dear Amitji,
It is bad to know your schedule as an actor, that too on a Sunday, which for most of us happens to be the only day with family.More particularly when it is the wedding anniversary of your son you need to be together.Bad to note that both of them were far away from you but your words suggest that the advent of video conferencing filled up the vacuum.You have never stated anything about the gift which you and Jaya Bachan gave to Abi and Ash, if i may ask.It is still personal and your prerogative to disclose…
Your mails also portrays the hazards of being celebs and more so with family of celebs.Your forthright comments are really welcome and may you maintain suitable relations with all near and dears.
I wish that you would have a nice day.
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Dearest Amitji,
Great to see you soooo Happy when typing about Abhi-Ash’s 1st Wedding Anniversary….Wishing them the *VERY* Best
Hitesh
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Wow…I’m just sitting here with my mouth wide open as to the responses i’m seeing. totally amazing. I think All bollywood personalities should have blogs…lol…
I had a question regarding abhishek and Ash…Firstly I’m a huge fan of abhi, He’s come a long way as an actor and hilarious as hell. Never seen a crazier guy..lol..but there were times when there was rumours doing the rounds that Abhi was to be married to Rani Mukherji, that they were dating but Mrs.J. B did not approve of Rani. But i coul dbe wrong judging from the footage i saw of Laaga Chunari mein daag, they seemed pretty close to me. Forgive me if i’m crossing my lines with such questions but i just wanted to know is this true, was Rani abhi’s first choice!? Was there anything between the two?
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Hey Mr. Bachchan, How r u doing today!?
Question…what’s your view on fans who are so die ard they take being a “die hard” fan to the extreme and go to any lengths to see their favourite star, including stalking, constant vigil at their houses, e.c.t. Do u think it’s too much? What’s your take?
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Dear Amit,It is really encouraging to see how gracefully you handle un-deserving accusations that people in their short-sightedness make for their own faster popularity.
I really think as a fan of yours this particular quality is worth emulating.
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i am really feel sad that some people make remarks on amit bhai and his esteemed family,those people who do this have double standards in life,they do this sometimes to gain attention of amitbhai”s fans,i cannot understand their behaviour,on one side they say india is one we should live together,but how they forget that amitbhai has contributed immensely in spreading the message of unity among diversitry and brotherhood among indians through his films and work.
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amitji,
Abhisekh was never favored well when he was first launched in bollywood. One after another flops and one after another bad reviews for his performance by so called critics. I can’t imagine the phase Abhisekh was going through when he was consistently compared to his legend father and bullied by Medias. Not only this, he was sarcastically compared to other fellow star’s sons who grabbed all the major accolades in their debut. But, he did not give up. He gracefully accepted all those challenges and kept fighting. After so many struggles when he finally made to top, why is everyone after him? I feel bad to those people who can’t digest success of other.
Amit ji, u should be very proud father who has such a humble son like abhisekh. I see his interviews or his presence in any kind of functions; the first thing I notice is his down to earth personality. He never shows his stardom kind of attitude so far I remember. Despite being from such a big family background, he reacts like just an ordinary person. That’s the great example that he has.
I wish all the best for abhisekh and aishwarya for their wedding anniversary. They are great couple and are truly made for each other. Wish I could get such girl in my life who, despite having such a fame and success, always gave priority to family.
I pray to Pashupatinath for Amit ji and his family.
God bless
Ishwar
P.S. : I can’t wait to see Sarkar Raj. This summer gonna rock: Sarkar Raj and Drona!
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dears sir,
you are a complete actor & fantastic humanbeing.We are proud of you.
anil
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I just watched Abhishek and Aishwarya’s video conference thing and I got to see the first 2 minutes of it..I was wondering where I could see the whole thing from? Thank you! and Congratulations on their anniversary and Sarkar Raj’s launch :]
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Dear Mr. Amitabh Bachchan,
Arti from New Jersey, USA. Very happy to read your blog. Wow! I have seen all of your and Jayaji’s film. Looking forward to seeing your upcoming movies. I am wondering if u will ever read this. But I am hoping u will be reading this and hoping for a reply. I’ve been a fan of yours and Jayaji. I am a big fan of abhi-ash too. Was so happy when I heard they were getting married. Now its their first Anniversary. Very happy for them and for you and your family. Hoping for your reply. Arti.
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Dear Mr Bachchan,
I am glad you have taken to blogging. 20 years ago, it would be just a dream to be able to reach out to you and be privy to your thoughts and ask you questions and even get a reply from you. Web 2.0 has made the impossible possible.
I really enjoyed reading the text of your speech. The way you have criticised the inlcusion of icons in the book and on the general approach of creating hierarchies in our society (rich lists, power lists, etc) is commendable, especially when it comes from one of the greatest stars of Indian cinema. How many people are able to distinguish between a celebrity and a hero? We all need to understand this. Thanks for bringing it up.
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Respected Sir ,
I do not know and really do not want to know what people say about you. But only know one thing that you are a real gem of a person. You are a real life superstar. Inspite of having so much loss in ABCL you came up and stood like a hero. I think thats what a hero is like. You are Icon for others. I wish I could see you an touch you feet sometimes to get the blessing of such a great person
I know you are very busy but I hope you will surely
Regards
Deepak
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DEAREST AMIT JI
SIR, WHEN ARE YOU WRITING YOUR AUTOBIOGRAPHY
YOUR BILLIONS OF FANS ARE AWAITING!!!!
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Dear Sir,
I am very dilighted and excited to read your daily comments.The selcection of words are great.I felt very sad to see Mr Shatru’s comments on fixing.I san’t belive it the same Shatru of DOSTANA who made such a great co-artist with you.In fact tiltle song “bane chahe dushman” is still my favourite song…It’s high time he should stop all this and learn to be decent.I can only pray for the same…pls keep sharing your views.on daily basis..Now it;s our daily routine to check this blog…we are feeling very close to you while reading your blog…thank god for technology……God bless you..we will make SARKAR RAJ a great sucesss…regards
santosh
Mumbai.
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Dear Amit Ji,
You have proven yourself in the Film Industry and even till date you are unmatchable. I do believe that someone like you and with your integrity, credibility and the experience of life would be able to make a great contribution to India in providing a good leadership. All Politicians are good actors but cannot India transform or entice a legendary actor like yourself into being a legendary leader ?
Love and regards
Bally Singh
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Dear Amit Ji
Now it has become routine for me to come to office and first open your blog to see any updates, i feel lucky to read words written by you………i have posted many messages earlier and wonder whether you read them, and if you have….it overwhelms me…..Hope oneday you will notice me..
Sincerely I would like to ask..WHEN ARE YOU PUBLISHING YOUR AUTO BIOGRAPHY??
I have always regarded you highly that despite being among the elite of the country how you understand common men and their lives…it was evident, the way you interacted with people on KBC
Plz convey my congratulations to abhishek and aishwarya for their first wedding anniversary….
regards and best wishes
Vivek Mittal
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Amit Sir..I am surprised !! to see that you do not minced your word while retorting back on Shatrughan Sinha’s remark…also Amit sir I am a huge Fan of yours particularly from my childhood days 13-14 yrs.. Now,I am 28 and still love the thrills of Don(Original :-))…
As far as it is for Abhishek and Aishwarya…I have seen lot of people out here talking more about them-than you..I know as a proud Father and FIL you may be thrilled to discuss about them,but I will concentrate my unadulterated adulation for you and only you..
Let Abhishek get his own Blog and I will write there..
Amit Sir..I do not know what’s the scope of this Blog..if it dwells only to discuss your Professional work that’s great,but if it can border on your Personal life(Sensibility and maintaining some common sense as to what might be appropriate-which I will follow) that will be even Greater..As it happens rarely that God (God thou art! atleast in indian film industry)decides to speak ocasionally to his devouts..:-)
Sir…there is so much to speak about you…and when there is so much–there is always confusion…
Let’s start however from what I gathered about you from reading watching you speak,what I think of you..
1) You do have Great friends and even Greater enemies.. :-(..
But to have good enemies is equally reflective of your success.Just wish that you do not have so many of those :-(…
2) The most you enjoy is when you do good challenging Work…that is something that you know..even if all goes …your passion of excellent work is always going to be iwth you.
Sir…I hv to cut short my worthless blabbering..as I need to go and study…but I will try to be back..
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Hi Sir,
I think you did not read my post.
Warm regards
Pankaj
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Where can I see the Sarkar Raj launch online? I really really really wanna see it! :[
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Hello Amit Sir,
I am a big fan of you. Only you are the actor who can change the Indian Film Indutry & attract the entire world towards it. I wish very soon you will be honored by “Oscar” for best Acting of the year.
I would like to also request to conduct a workshop & Q/A session for all the new comers or actors from Theatre like me to interact you directly on your film, career, acting, voice. Could you please arrange such a seminar in Pune?
THanks…
Sachin Kale, Pune
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Hi Amitji,
pata nai app mera message read karenge ke nai but just want to tell you that
iam a very big fans of your’s.I read your Blog today..I also want to become an actress and want to work with you.Pls in future if you make any home production,do give me a chance for the screen test.I will not disappoint you.
Also i would like to ask you about the yatra to a temple in south ,i dont remember the name but i seen in the TV that just because of the pooja which u did for abhi and ash there ,made 1000 of people to wait outside.Do u think that was right to do…as there were so many people along with their kids waiting outside,also ,it was reported that the temple authority broke their rules for you..iam anxiously waiting for your reply..thank you.Your are the best and there is no one like you in this world..
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Hello Mr Bachchan
I’m deeply touch… You read my post:), now You know that You have fans in Poland.
I can express it with my favourite sentence MIND BLOWING
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Dear Sir,
At the outset my congratulations to you for adopting this latest mode of communicating to your fans and public at large. It was much needed as now we all get to know the facts about you, your family and your work directly from you and not just from the doctored media reports.
What is more important is that millions of your fans get to know and feel the real Amitabh who is very different to the Amitabh Bachchan that media presents to us.
I have myself been confused by these continous and unrelenting media reporting aspect of which still confuses me. Confused and frustrated to a point that I ended up publishing a write up which titles ‘Sorry Big B!’ on msn.co.in under ‘Have Your Say’ section of its home page. It was published on Feb 05 2008. I wish I could mail it to you or attach along with this. You may try opening this link on your web browser : http://content.msn.co.in/Contribute/Others/UCStory5679.htm.
Neverthless, the Amitabh Bachchan that comes across to me from this blog is totally different. He cannot befriend people who are fixers and money spinners who make living out of circumventing the system.
Yes Sir! Your friends would be none of our business if you did not choose the life of a super star or if you did not seek the admiration of millions of your viewers.
Since you did make a conscience choice of coming in public life and making a success out of it then you have paid for it by compromising your personal liberty and you should not complain about it.
What my friends do to make a living tells a lot about the i