Posted on: May 26, 2008 - 12:30 pm


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Prateeksha, Mumbai May 25/26, 2008 12:20am

That is Drona !

Abhishek’s film directed by his childhood friend Goldie Behl, son of the late Producer Director, Ramesh Behl who made films with me - ‘Kasme Vaade’, ‘Pukar’ and with Jaya ‘Jawani Diwani’.

‘Drona’ has been shot extensively in South Africa and in Rajasthan and has a lot of special effects, being executed by a British Company. It is the same unit that is working on ‘Aladin’, where I have been shooting today.

I was keen to put up a photograph of the working in progress of the shoot in order to talk about it, but not knowing the technology of doing so will have to wait till tomorrow for the server to give me some assistance.

I am afraid today’s blog will be short and hopefully sweet and tomorrow….

In brevity, I remain with you -

400 Responses to “DAY 37”

  1. Joshua David from Jaipur says:

    Dearest Amit Ji
    Thanks for the snap… I had the priviledge of meeting Abhishek on the sets of Drona…

    Was very sweet of him to take out time for us… It was then that i had given him a pensil sketch of Mata Ji especially for u.. Did u like it amit ji?

    Take Care

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  2. Dev Dutt says:

    Drona is one movie I am looking forward to this year. The poster is very impressive.

    Good luck!

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  3. Varun Prakash Shrivastava says:

    Sweet and sort :)

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  4. ABHISHEK TIWARI says:

    ANTHONY BHAI

    THE PIC ITSELF IS CREATING XCITMENT ,, THANKS FOR SHARING LOOKING FORWARD FOR THE RELEASE

    LOVE AND REGARDS
    ABHISHEK TIWARI

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  5. khaoula says:

    i hope all yhe best for both of you

    love you

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  6. Nahaar says:

    Nice Graphic Mr. Bacchan.. Dont the PR people complain when u put up pics?

    Looking forward to ur next post. lots of love and luck till then.. byee :)

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  7. Divvy says:

    we remain with u as well….proud of ur son , na?…good

    regards
    divvy

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  8. Manan says:

    It is amazing to see how artwork and technology have given a whole knew dimension to movie watching & making. From the old days of Black & White to the effects & simply outstanding imagery today, movie making & watching has transformed in a phenomenal way. The poster looks fantastic, hoping the film will be too. All the best to Little B.

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  9. amitabh chakraborty says:

    Drona seems to be an exiting project. I am waiting for that & Delhi 6 too. But i am greedily waiting for your films such as The last Lear, Showbite.
    when i will be fortunate to see the films.

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  10. Dileepa says:

    If you have got Windows installed on your Mac (assuming you have an Intel Mac), you can use an excellent blogging software from Microsoft called Windows Live Writer. It will make your blogging experience a lot better.

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  11. Natasha says:

    Hi ! The picture looks interesting…….. we are looking forward to the film.
    Dont you feel its time to sit back and enjoy urself ??? Is working all the time that enjoyable for you even now ….. i wonder …….maybe it is i guess….. wish you and ur son the very best….. good luck !!!

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  12. Neha Himesh says:

    MANN KA HO THO ACCHA..MANN KA NA HO THO ZYAADA ACCHA….

    I never lived my life with that belief. I was a restless soul. Always asking, demanding and wanting more. I went against my parents and married the man I loved. I always did everything I wanted to do. Until..

    After trying for a very long time, I conceived a child. I was happy, so happy that I thought everything in life works my way. Then suddenly into 5 weeks of my pregnancy, I lost my child. I held onto him or her for four days. My worst 4 days in the hospital. I would talk to my child, ask him to give me strength and pleaded him to hold on.

    I could not save him. Nobody could. It was like everything I always believed had shattered somewhere. I lost him. Its been 5 months since that day, and everyday I cried in my heart thinking about “mrityunjay” (that’s what I named him in my heart).

    Until I read this line of your father. I think he was meant to go, meant to be in a better place … maybe he will come back. To share it with you gives me a sense of satisfaction. To share it with the person who understands this one line that has changed me for good.

    I dunno if my child will come back. The pain refuses to go away. But thanks to you, now I know…Mann ka ho tho accha ,, mann ka na ho tho zyaada accha. Shaayad bhagwan ne kuch aur hi soch rakha hai uske aur mere liye.

    Lots of love,
    Neha Himesh

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  13. Mayur Sridhar says:

    Hello Sir,

    I did see this pic on another website….Its awesome!!!

    But, Im waiting for Sarkar Raj….more eagerly….Will watch it on first day first show!!

    Have a great day!!

    Your BIG fan
    Mayur Sridhar

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  14. Lua says:

    Dear Sir,

    Drona poster looks really rocking. I like the colors used. It looks like Starwars poster :)

    I am really keen to watch Abhishek in this movie. He’s doing something completly different. I am really excited to see him in a different avatar and look. His long hair suits him well.

    I never understood why Indian actors took such a long time to realize that changing look was important for a character of a movie. I guess maybe those days an actor would do several movies at the same time. But this yough generation is moving n changing things. So Bravo Abhishek for atleast changing your look. You rocK. I hope you will go on doing thiw with your futur movies too.

    Lots of love

    Lua

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  15. Deep Ganatra says:

    Hi,
    You can use following tools if you are on Windows..

    Flickr Uploadr - I think you are already using Flickr to upload the photos (that’s what I have noticed in some of the images) - Download it from Flickr.com - under tools section (http://www.flickr.com/tools/)

    Now, under the settings of Flickr Uploadr, (Upload - Preferences) - Select following from Automatic Resizing dropdown. 800 Pixels..

    This will resize all your high resolution images to 800 x 600 size, this will reduce the file size too.

    Drag the pics to Flickr Uploadr and click on Upload (You can create sets and set permissions according to your requirements)

    Now, download Windows Live Writer from Microsof’t site (It’s free) - http://windowslivewriter.spaces.live.com/

    After that, on the right side you will find option to insert images from Flickr.. (if you are not able to find, there is a plugin to do that. It is called Flickr4Writer - http://www.codeplex.com/Wiki/View.aspx?ProjectName=flickr4writer) - Look under Releases tab.

    Download it, install it, restart Live Writer. Click on Insert Images from Flickr, rest is pretty much straight forward..

    I hope this helps.. May be technical team be in better place to follow this procedure and explain you..

    Regards,
    Deep

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  16. Bijit Banerjee says:

    I would like to wish Abhishek the very best of luck for this film sir. I am sure it would help him to prove his credentials at the box office yet again. Not to worry sir, he is surely maturing as an actor and I am sure he would grow with time like you did.

    Good luck.

    Best wishes,
    Bijit

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  17. Ramesh KApoor says:

    Dear Amitji

    How true is the poem “ jo beet gayi so baat gayi “ The life has to move on and one has to leave behind good as well as bad moments. Specially the bad moments one has to over come and propel oneself. But still many times those thoughts do come to haunt you and make you uncomfortable or feel good about it depending upon which thoughts cross your mind.

    Now a days since last few months I am getting the feeling and thoughts about life after death and many times I am getting the feeling that what is the fuss all about in life as everything will be left behind us. Why so much fight of egos and for wealth. I have now developed the love for reading the history and imagining myself in that time and feeling how they felt and how they lived in that time and how the world will be after 100 yrs and yes we wont be there to watch.

    So inspiring is your comment on the utility of the mind and body. And I always will remember that if you can in your age manage such long hours there is no reason why we can not and should not.

    And I agree with your BLUNT comments for the blunt story. These guys need fitting reply and any soft approach would be treated as weakness.

    Mine is big YES. Go ahead and give them a BOooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

    With Love

    Ramesh “kaps“

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  18. Mohit Arora says:

    Whoa! I have been waiting to see AB in such an avatar for long now. The pic definitely looks promising and lets hope the content is as gripping as the poster itself. All the Best AB (unless you start blogging urself, its thru your dad’s blogs that we can convey are best wishes ;) )

    And here is another guy Mr. Raja Sen who shares his opinion about Mr. Bachchan’s blogging habit. hahaha… man! these guys dont seem to find any other personality to talk about these days.

    Mr. Bachchan, seriously you have been employment source to so many writers out there who are perhaps told that writing about you would provide them instant fame. Pls tell them to Get a Life in your own characteristic way.. i would luv to read it .. haha

    http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/may/26raja.htm

    Cheers!
    Mohit Arora

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  19. Ramesh KApoor says:

    Dear Amitji

    The picture is interesting and hope so as the story line. We look forward to it to be released.

    Love always
    Ramesh “kaps”

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  20. PRIYA says:

    DEAR SIR,

    THAT PHOTO OF ABHISHEKH DOES HAVE A FAIR RESEMBLANCE OF THE POWER RANGER CHARACTERS ! I AM SURE WITH ALL THE VISUAL EFFECTS THAT MOVIE WILL BE WELL WATCHED BY KIDS TOO.

    GOOD LUCK TO ABHISHEKH AND BEST REGARDS TO YOU.
    PRIYA…

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  21. Ajay says:

    Best wishes to abhishek for his upcoming film ‘Drona’………..

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  22. Flona.. says:

    Hi Mr Amitabh Bachchan

    All what I will write it here I was wished told you befor long long time .. I always say If I meet Amitabh , I will tell him this .. but when you made this blog I didn’t do it untill yesterday I changed my maind ..

    First, three words, I love you

    Second, you acted with many actors like shashi, rishi, vinod ….etc and you were as a friend for all of them in films , but no one made me felt he was give a different meanning of a frienship with you . even if I felt there is another one be good with you it is just a temporary feeling .
    only one person gave a meanning of a frienship when both of you came togethor. He has a special magic . That is Shatrughan Sinha ..
    NEVER EVER will not come one like Shatrughan Sinha . I love to watch both of you in the same movie. you and Shatru are my favourite actors .love you guys.
    you with Shatru are icon of a real frinship in a real life , don’t say it is just acting ,NO.
    anytime anyplace meet each other really you are icon of friendship and I am sure you spent a wonderful time with him ..and what make me say all that it was result first film I saw it for you with him ( NASSEB ) .As I told you befor he has a special magic no one has it.
    I watched several films befor nasseb for you with different actors but nothing happened, in one film Shatrughan gave a wonderfull meanning of a friendship and changed my opinion. he looks excellant choice with you ..hope I see you with him very soon ..
    After nasseb I heard a beautiful song I really loved it although I didn’t know what it means at that time all what I knew it the song is from amitabh’s films, after many years I discover that song is from Dostana ( salamat rahe dostana ) Amitabh with Shatrughan and I knew it the meanning , and all what I said this is truth .
    Amitabh and Shatrughan are icon of a friendship. hope he know this , both of you deserve all good things ..

    Third, Iam glad to see you in ALADIN hope after that I read news you will be in a film as
    Sinbad’s friend or Ali baba I’m sure you will be gorgeous. when I was child I saw Ajooba belive me I was the happiest girl even now If I saw it ..I proud there is more than film for you in future I can set with my children and watching your films for my hero and we will have fun ..and I am sure they will feel what I felt befor when I saw Ajooba ..
    This is a gift to your grand children and your fans children .many thanks to you and
    I’m happy and proud to be one of your fans..

    Fainally ,this is first time I wrote a comment hope what I wrote didn’t bother you and sorry if it was bother you …

    Allah hafiz
    Flona from Alhassa _ Saudi Arabia

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  23. Mohit Arora says:

    and yes, i looked at the promos of Mr Chopra’s Talismaan. That looks awesome too.. Tell us more about that movie Mr. Bachchan

    Cheers!
    Mohit Arora

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  24. sanjay Verma says:

    Dear Amit ji,

    I have following suggestion for your website :

    1. Pls include a free forum on Global warming and save planet campaign and give links to many websites run by environmentalists ! This is most serious threat to mankind after nuclear bomb invention and cold war era . Pls also include tips and information on disaster management.

    2. Pls include Messenger like facility so that you and your family’s huge no of fans can bond together and exchange views with each other and may be help each other in times of need ! For example one of your fans might be suffering from cancer and one of your fans might be a cancer specialist so they can establish contact with each other in time of needs. This will also result in a captive audience for you and thereafter for Abhishek and legacy will go on effortlessly from one generation to the other !!!

    3. Pls catalogue all the films/interviews and clippings in which you and your family acted/shot . Your fans/or press can download after paying upfront. This will take care of Web running expenses/financial viability as well as stop piracy of your DVDs so that royalty goes to rightful owners !

    4. Put a provision for registering first to enter your Blog so that you can mine data for more closely knowing your fans. Get them fill in all critical information which is suited to run CRM software. All your fans are your films customer as well to put it frankly.

    5. Last but not least, put general interest news on national,international,sports,weather, book,films reviews etc so that people do not switch webpage for these things. May be you can get input from Sahara TV or Star TV, NDTV or IBN …which ever gives you best deal !

    I have a penchant to give only 5 top suggestions so I am deliberately leaving others which I am sure your backend team must have given you already.

    With best regards

    SKV
    Cell no : 9811013969 / 9350123631
    Noida, U.P.

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  25. Amber says:

    Dear Sir,

    this is a film I am awaiting with eagerness, since I had the good fortune to spend a day on the shoot at Sambhar Salt Lake last December, meeting friends (among technicians) and making new acquaintances. Abhishek and Kay Kay Menon were a treat to watch. I’m particularly looking forward to the SFX in the movie, as I understand they are a novelty in Indian cinema.

    So, any information you will provide here on this blog will be highly appreciated!

    Meanwhile: All the best!

    Yours as ever,
    Amber
    ——————————————————————————–
    P.S.: Dear co-blogger Abhishek, I found your remark on Satyam’s, Elisabeth’s and my comments from a few days ago. Thank you for the kind words! As non-Indian, not having been born and raised with Hindi film fare, I still feel somewhat alien here, so your appreciation meant a lot to me.
    I hope the upcoming Bachchan Family website will have a discussion forum, so we can get to know each other better. It’s a fascinating community!

    Kind regards, Amber

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  26. Rajesh Chowdary Duggina says:

    Hello sir!!!!

    I really admire u!!! u r a gr8 human being…!!! I have no words to express my joy!!!!!!

    Have a nice day sir!!

    with love
    Rajesh Duggina

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  27. Anil Vijayan says:

    Hi,
    unfortunately I am new to this place and have written my comments on Day 36.Please read it ..as I would have been happy if you did.
    And the poster……it looks interesting…somewhat inspired by Japanese animation movies and their characters…may be . specially the posture of Abhishek.

    Thanks for making us a part of your life….
    Anil Vijayan.

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  28. Anuja says:

    It’s indeed very sweet Amitji…..
    The pic is nice and abhi is looking very different.But i love him any ways…

    Regards
    Anuja

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  29. Aditi Jaisingh says:

    Hi Amitji,

    The Pix is really good.I am looking forward to watch this movie.Have heard alot about it.Speacially the pairing of Abhishek with priyanka.I am happy that Abhishek is finally moving out from the steriotype roles that he uased to play earlier.

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  30. sunil bhutani says:

    Dear Amitji.how are you? just saw this pic of abhi “s DRONA .its really fantastic .sure my family is going to watch this movie and we are waiting for ur SARKAR RAAJ. i would like to request u to keep on doing movie ..we want to see u more and more .

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  31. Nishant says:

    Indian mythology is the topic you can rely on in the Indian context. The presentation is appealing as I could gather from the above poster. My wishes as always with Amitabh Saheb.

    nishantakshar.com

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  32. ALPESH SHAH says:

    RESPECTED SIR,
    OUR BEST WISHES TO U ALWAYS. SIR MY WIFE IS A GREAT GREAT GREATEST FAN OF ABHISHEK. I WOULD BE VERY GLAD IF U GIVE US THE OPPURTUNITY TO MEET U AND ABHISHEK OR GIVE US THE PRIVELEGE OF TALKING ON PHONE. SIR THANK YOU FOR READING MY COMMENT
    9820057506
    9820808770

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  33. Suresh says:

    Any time Mr B It isa pleasure !!!

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  34. Ashesh Pathak says:

    Sir

    You are the best at all times.

    Ashesh Pathak

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  35. kapil goel says:

    hi sir,
    hello,
    i am from chandigarh. i am a die hard fan of yours from the day of release of DEEVAR . That was my first film in a cinema hall of my life and from there onwards i hardly missed a movie of yours and hardly watch a movie of others. I believe you are one of the greatest actor of indian cinema but has not been capitalised fully by our directors. some of your films really gave a lot of pain to me like aag, boom,toofan, jadugar ,lal badshah etc.
    you have always managed yourself with great dignity and your conduct off the cinema has been a moral for all of us.
    wish you a……….very,very, happy life.

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  36. Ravi Kapoor says:

    Big B,

    Came across this journo…Thought of bringing it your view..

    http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/may/26raja.htm

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  37. natasha mehta says:

    Sir thank you thank u thank u thank u for putting Abhisheks picture. Iam greatest fan of abhishek.you made my day sir .Sir iwould also like to tell you that sir why dont you be the president of india.sir you are a power that can change india. sir trust me everyone will listen to you everyone will follow you.lastly eagerly waiting for sarkar raj and drona to release.
    with respect
    natasha mehta

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  38. Rasha Zayed says:

    Dear Mr. Bachchan,
    Talking to you from the Indian culture center in Egypt. that’s a nice poster of the movie…seems rocking…hope best of luck for Abhishiek with this movie.

    will be waiting for more pictures of the movie…and for a longer blog of course :)

    with love forever,
    Rasha Zayed. (everlasting light)
    BigB yahoo group.

    Cairo, Egypt.

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  39. lakhvir singh khalsa (kenya) says:

    i’m quite sure this wil be aby’s finest work to date . . .

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  40. Elisabeth says:

    Dear Sir,

    fascinating poster. It would be nice to see/read more about Drona. Whenever you have time.

    Thank you for blogging today at all, especially when you were so busy. Now I am looking forward to tomorrow’s post - your last “…” seem promising!

    Love and regards,
    Elisabeth

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  41. Prasanna says:

    Hi,

    Do you know who has the rights to Sarkar Raj in Australia Mr. Bachchan? Your Australian fans would be grateful if you could post this information up on your blog, so we know where to get tickets from etc!!

    Regards,
    Prasanna Kovalam

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  42. Archana G says:

    dear sir,

    tell us about your most happiest moments in life….

    love,

    archu

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  43. vida quarcoopome says:

    Hello SWEETHEART, how are you doing today hope you are fine as i wish, Honey, please is meyour LOVE VIDA, i miss you soo mach, and now i am haven a cell phone, and HONEY this is the number to call 00233271215504, HONEY, please i will like to come to you over there ok, i realy miss you DARLING, any way i am now in the house doing natthing because i have comleted my education, so please try and call me so tat we can chat some sweet chat ok, please tack care of you self and good deams about me ok, i will as u about the dreams right. from….VIDA QUARCOOPOME

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  44. Murty says:

    Sir, am still waiting for your reply on my earlier query regd. when would we get to hear the combo of Big B & Udit Narayan. What do you think of him as a singer ?

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  45. CA Amresh Vashisht says:

    Best Of Luck, abhishek.
    Your father is a true son to his father, and you are also true son to your father.

    What a continuity of Tradition?

    all the best.

    Amresh

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  46. KAMAL MAHAJAN says:

    SIR,
    THIS CAN HAPPEN IN REEL LIFE ONLY:
    THAT ABHISHEK IS DRONA
    AND AMITABH IS EKLAVYA!!
    PICTURE IS VERY EXCITING.WHEN AFTER FEW FLOPS EVERYONE IN MY FRIENDS CIRCLE HAD WRITTEN OFF ABHI,I DECLARED THAT “YE LAMBI RACE KA GHODA
    HAI, SABSE DOOR JAYEGA”.
    SARKAR , GURU, YUVA,AND DHOOM PROVED THAT.
    SARKAR RAJ IS EAGERLY AWAITED.
    BEST OF LUCK,
    KAMAL MAHAJAN

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  47. Arun Chauhan says:

    Dear Amit Sir,

    I would like to introduce myself as Arun Chauhan and one (of among millions) your and Madam Jaya craziest fan. The story continues with Abhishek and Aishwarya too………………

    For many years I wanted to chat/see/touch/hear you (and other family members). I am putting up in Delhi and make my least 10 visits in year at your place to have a glance of you (and other family members). But unfortunately never seen you (and other family members). My bad luck…………………..

    But God is great and he has given wonderful opportunities to all your fans to at least write to us with never ending hope that their feelings will be answered one day by their dream man.

    ………………..and this opportunity is given to us through your “HIT BLOG”, thus I also want to grab this opportunity to write all my feelings to you.

    I am 30 now………….ok 34 ……….. And I think I opened my eyes to world since the age of two years and started watching “big B” from my childhood which in turned became my passion.

    Sir, this is not just to impress you but believe me I have in past (in present too) has got evolved in physical fights with my fiends/colleagues/etc just because I heard bad things about u from their bloody mouth. I never thought that in life I can admire anybody like this now.

    One in Hotel Imperial in New Delhi I saw Madam Jaya waiting in pathway for the car and was so thrilled that I kept watching her till she vanished from my eyes. It was a lifetime moment for me.

    Sir, I know I am requesting to much, can it possible that I can ever see all of you (in Mumbai or anywhere you like). I will not waste your time just see you all of you and touch you all.

    Another request would be that please keep your blog alive forever so that your dear ones who are writing to you at least can feel your presence (as near to them).

    Love you all Sir

    May God bless you and all the other nicest family members with all the wish that they desire.

    Take Care,

    Arun Chauhan

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  48. viju says:

    drona will rock baby

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  49. nayan gotecha says:

    hi sir,

    thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
    very much for the drona’s poster…………………………. it is sooooooooooooooooooo nice of u……. and ya pls upload the on the set pics of drona…………………. as abhishek’s biggest fan i would relly love them……………………….

    and i have heard that drona’s realesing date again postponded………… but it is really good………….. because i think drona is going to a super duper mega hit movie and abhishek will get good awards if the movie will come in the ending of the year……………….

    and ya thanks for being with us and keep posting daily…………

    and ya really eargerly waiting to see the movie SARKAR RAJ…………………….

    thanks u

    with lots of love

    nayan

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  50. Prof. VENKATESHWARAN MANI says:

    Dear sir,

    The picture looks stunning. My best wishes for Abhishek. We areall looking forward for the film.
    Thanks

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  51. P Singh says:

    hellooooo :-)

    Hope you are doing tooo good… Really wonder how you manage to find time to write so often and reply to most of the comments!

    Salute You!

    But one thing i dint like- is the Ad you did for Uttar Pradesh. You think it was all true that your words meant? Well.. they translate to- Little or No Crimes in UP. I guess they top the charts when it comes to CRIME.. and many such false impression about UP. Another thing.. i am also from UP, though i dont live there. Visiting that place for week also.. becomes tough and tiresome.. and moreover everytime the newpapers read full of crimes.. dacoits..etc etc…..!

    Can you explain your favourism towards UP?? :-S

    Love

    Take Care

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  52. Sharmila Awasthi says:

    Amitabh - yesterday, today and tomorrow….

    Yesterday you were an angry young man
    Weaving magic and creating a new beginning;
    Every second birthed a new fan
    Who adored and blessed the talented offspring.

    Today your journey unparallel continues
    With dignity and grace so rare to find;
    The enigma that hearts and souls renew
    Soaking your charisma whilst speaking your mind.

    Tomorrow you will continue to transcend
    Encompassing the hearts of the multitude;
    Donning a new avatar as a guide and friend
    For which we will bear our gratitude

    Sharmila Awasthi
    Melbourne
    26th May 2008

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  53. Ranjan Ghosh says:

    Dear sir,

    you r my childhood hero…I almost seen all of your films…waiting for more from you….and wish you all the best .

    with lots of love
    Ranjan

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  54. Rajesh Kejriwal says:

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    Sir,

    We all are awaiting the following movies with a lot of eagerness :

    1) SARKAR RAJ
    2) GOD TUSSI GREAT HO
    3) DRONA
    4) DILLI6
    5) SHANTARAM

    And also Aladin, Shoebite, Talisman, Dostana etc….

    Please do give us the shooting scenes/details of Aladin as well as Drona….

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  55. nayan gotecha says:

    aur haan sir can u discuss about some effects used in DRONA………..

    i have heard that no films in india till the date used such special effects that drona has……………..

    so pls let me know something about that effects if possible

    thanks

    with love
    nayan

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  56. Tushar says:

    Amit jee,
    Charansparsh,
    I love movies with horses specially if it is shot excellently with nice background music.
    Nobody can forget the beautiful horses scenes of “Sholay” where dacoits were chasing Goods-Train and Dharmendra jee, Sanjeev Kumar jee and you shooting them down one-by-one.
    And “Khuda Gawah” scenes.
    The way you ride horse its simply…(i dont know the perfect word to use)
    mind-blowing all I can say…
    Amit jee, I accept I am unable to show my feelings through words but yes the time I type I feel rush of blood inside me specially for such scenes.
    Late Shri Sunil Dutt jee was also very good in horse-riding and Ajit jee in “Mughal-E-Azam”
    I still remember a dialogue of Mughal-E-Azam where Ajit jee says ” Rajput jaan harta hai, Vachan nahi harta”…too good it was.
    Actually actor, dialogues, camerawork, background music, editing if all are done in excellent way the outcome of the impact of the particular scene or movie is always excellent.
    I wish “Drona” a huge success and once again Abhishek performance beat all his previous ones.
    You know Amit jee I am very much sure your son is having huge huge potential to become a big star but somewhere it is not recognized. Only few has till date recognized the same i.e., Mani Ratnam jee and Ramu jee.
    You son needs a fiery script and at the same time I am also sure he will be very good in comedy.
    Abhishek/Amit jee, best wishes !
    :) :)
    Shubh-Din !

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  57. Gaurav Kulshrestha says:

    SIR,
    DRONA LOOKS GREAT TREAT TO US…
    WHAT A PICTURE GREAT WORK IN PHOTOSHOP..
    SIR SUGGEST ME THAT IF I WANT TO SEND U ANY PICTURE OR VIDEO THAN WHAT I DO FOR THAT…APKO KAISE BHEJOON…

    REGARDS
    GAURAV

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  58. Bhagwan says:

    Dear Amitji,

    I wish All the best to Little B for Drona..

    Wishes,
    Bhagwan Biradar

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  59. shameera says:

    that’s cool…looks like the Prince of Persia Playstation game cover….

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  60. cherag m. kelawala says:

    Dear Amitabh,

    I have made some sketches of yours. How can I send the same ? Is their email id or should send after the launching of your website ?

    Cherag M. Kelawala

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  61. sushma shsrma says:

    DEAREST AMITJI NAMASKAR,
    ABHISHEK’S POSTER OF DRONA IS LOOKING LIKE A PAINTING. HE LOOKS GOOD WITH LONG HAIR. PLEASE CHECK AND WATCH THE MOVIE ,IT SHOULD NOT LOOK THE POOR COPY OF KRRISH. I DO NOT KNOW THE CALIBER OF MR. GOLDIE BHEL BUT THERE IS TOO MUCH AT STACK FOR ABHISHEK. AS I HAVE TOLD U WE R VERY FOND OF ABHISHEK AND WE ARE MORE ANXIOUS FOR HIS CHOICE OF MOVIE AND ITS FATE.PLEASE GUIDE HIM WHILE CHOOSING A MOVIE, IKNOW HE IS BIG ENOUGH TO TAKE DECISION BUT HE SHOULD BE GUIDED BY THE MASTER HIMSELF.
    AMITJI THERE ARE MANY REPLICAS OF HRITIK ROSHAN BUT THER ARE HARDLY ANY ONE OF ABHISHEK,HE SHOULD BE MOTIVATED TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE.BUT WE LOVE HIM TOOMUCH AND ALWAYS PRAY FOR HIM IN PERSONAL AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL LIFE AS ILOVED HIS FATHER FROM THE AGE OF NINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
    KEEP ROCKING SUSHMA SHARMA.

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  62. gsr says:

    dear amit ji,
    Baagunnaraa? pic was good. ur post today was very short,nice of u that even in a busy schedule of urs, u thought of all of us who would be waiting for ur blog,keep on checking if one has been posted,ag & ag for fear of missing it,wanting to be the first ones to read it.for all of us those few lines were enough & not enough.yesterday,when u wrote ab ur father,his poetry,wanted to share this quote with u ,as i thought this will be appropriate for all sensitive artistes.when a poet was asked if writing poetry was a pleasure, he replied,”i’ve often posed that ques to the rosebud, i’ve asked the songbird in springtime, i’ve asked the ocean throbbing with the glitter of the fullmoon ; is it a pleasure to bloom like this, to be lost in intoxicating music, to rise in this tidal swell of love? i’ll tell u their answer: THIS IS A PLEASURE. THIS ALONE IS PLEASURE. EVEN THE PAIN TO ACHEIVE THIS PLEASURE IS A PLEASURE.”
    i wanted to share this with u,as u have become a dear friend now,not only a superstar who is a distant personality,only to be watched on a big screen,t.v., or a pic in the daily.u have become even more close , cause u read what we write,accept our opinions,value them even if they r faceless for u.
    THANK U VERY MUCH, SIR. for touching our lives like this.
    regards,wishes,love,
    may the god shower petals on ur path,
    take care of ur health,
    s.

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  63. Nimisha says:

    hi amit sir
    well this blog is more on Abhi n Aish :-))) as u have posted this pic of the movie drona…..is it war based movie…..actually when i heard abt this movie i first thought it is based on Dronacharya…of Mahabharata :-))
    a piece of advice to Abhishek

    whenever i watch his movies starting frm the days of refugee till guru…[i have almost watched all his movies....very few i have liked :-)))] I found his voice to be the best thing n his eyes. the kind of personality Abhi has , he is well suited for maturer roles (i mean more than his age……never ever do any college going kid or smething in the same line] recently all his films I think has been well selected even if they do well or not at the box office. He shud do sme roles dat is very very close to reality…smething like Sarkaar, guru n yuva…….i liked his character and the role even in refugee but the story was not dat well crafted to make the audience stick to it……..

    Hope to see Abhi in sme very challenging roles (he always remind me of sanjeev kumar may be he luks very similar to u….all coz of ur n jaya ji’s good genes but wat suits him best is the kind of roles sanjeev kumar did….serious roles ..very close to reality, yet witty n always doing roles much more than his age)…may be most would not agree on dat….but dats my personal opinion

    waiting for sarkaar raj
    was wondering wat Drona is all about…..i am very very selective in movies…if i dont like movie i stop there itself..i dont torture myself till end……i hated abhi’s role in jhoom barabar jhoom…i cudnt take it more than half n hr…may be the movie was good in later half but i didnt had patience to watch it whole

    just big banners dont make good films…..dats y i like Abhi….he has wrked with sooooo many new directors……even if the movies were flop they still had sme dose of freshness in them :-))

    as for aishwarya……well she smetimes become to plastic to deliver…i loved her in Provoked…her best film to date in my opinion….very very real, no glamor…just a plain punjabi housewife..n she did it so well…… she just need a very good craftman to bring out best in her as Sanjay leela bhansali…i liked her in both of his movies. She was good in Guru n raincoat too……. may be i like her in only those roles where i see dat character in her not the Miss wrld Aishwarya…most directors forget to bring the character of the film in her……anyways, hope she continues with all good wrk

    all the best to all of u

    loads of love
    Nimisha
    UK

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  64. Jayesh says:

    short blog today..but never mind.. will wait till tomorrow.
    cheers!!

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  65. Nitin Punjabi says:

    We all are awaiting the release of DRONA with anticipation!

    I’d like to point out an irony here - Father did Eklavya and son is doing Drona ;o)

    Luvs,
    Nitin Punjabi

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  66. Satyam says:

    This is easily my most awaited film this year. Drona seems to promise a rooted fantasy which makes it all the more interesting. I am less eager to watch in this or other genres Hollywood transplants.

    Ramesh Behl’s two films with you, Kasme Vaade and Pukar, are personal favorites. The latter is a much underrated film. I put up an older piece on mine on the former in one of my responses on this blog.

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  67. Mike from Poland says:

    Hello Mr Bachchan

    Thank You for sharing, we are all glad You find some time to write (even short message) to us… thank You for being here, for Your time, for Your work, for Your sacrifice, for… all.

    Please take care of Your health, Keep going on and Dont give up Sir.

    All the best :)

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  68. Laxman Gunaji says:

    Hello Sir !!!

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  69. k... says:

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    Dear Amiji!

    I’m already home today, because some workmen are in our house and so I now can use already the opportunity to write you a small comment in your today’s blog. Thanks for your comment and the fascinated picture with Abhiskek of “Drona”. I have read so far just few things about it. It is a fantasy-action movie and Abhishek is playing a super hero. “Drona” shall be released on 15th August of this year. Please tell more about it and also about your movie “Aladin”! Convey lovely greetings to Jayaji, Abhishek and Aishwarya!

    Bye and have a nice evening!

    Till tmorow!

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    Dear Amiji!

    I’m already home today, because some workmen are in our house and so I now can use already the opportunity to write you a small comment in your today’s blog. Thanks for your comment and the fascinated picture with Abhiskek of “Drona”. I have read so far just few things about it. It is a fantasy-action movie and Abhishek is playing a super hero. “Drona” shall be released on 15th August of this year. Please tell more about it and also about your movie “Aladin”! Convey lovely greetings to Jayaji, Abhishek and Aishwarya!

    Bye and have a nice evening!

    Till tomorow!

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  71. gurpreet panesar sehmi says:

    Hi Amitji,i was waiting for today”s post and its great to see the drona pic,as you know by now, i am a movies crazy person,so i keep all my info upto date,i am aware of drona and was waiting to catch a glimpse somewhere about it,thanks for posting the pic,a short post gets a short reply hehehehe until next time love and regards gurpreet

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  72. Yet another Fan says:

    Hi Amitji,
    I love reading your blog. Your relationship with your parents and now with your children is something all of us can learn from. Your fathers words to you when you missed the match in your school has become my new mantra. It takes the pressure away from me to be able to accept everything. Thank you for sharing those lovely moments with us. I do hope I can see you in person—-just once! Take care.

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  73. Amit Sangani says:

    Dear Mr. Bachchan,

    Awesome poster of DRONA. Can’t wait for this special effects flick.

    Abhishek has made great strides in his career and we just wish the best for him.

    Lots of Love,

    Amit Sangani
    BIGB Yahoo Group - Dallas, Texas

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  74. Alok Bhatnagar says:

    Dear Sir,
    The greatest service that you can do to the cause of Abhishek’s career is to let him get out of your shadow…In fact you should avoid doing films with him as your co-star,because only then, can he become what he is capable of…a star even bigger than you!
    regards
    Alok

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  75. Mannu says:

    Good effects….!!!
    Good title…!!!
    and Good Luck to Abhishek!!!

    Good to see you relaxing today…..not actually relaxing but the length of blog shows that……Take rest also Sir…….as mentioned by you humans use 33% of mind….thats why they are human….!!!Knowing you,you must be using 80%+,making you a superhuman……but plz dont be robotic……take breaks…from blogs and work also..have a cheerful day ahead!!!

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  76. Preet says:

    Hi,
    The pic looks stunning!! Are you playing any role in this movie? Anyways, best wishes to Abhishek. He’s having a lot of good movies under his belt; a lot of oppurtunities for him to showcase his talent and to explore more of his acting skills. May god give him the strength to prove his mettle!!

    Looking forward to hear more about ‘Drona’ in your blog. Also please write something about Sarkar Raj, when time permits. Now that it is going to be released this Friday, the suspense and excitement prevails all over!!

    Lots of love and regards,
    Preet

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  77. Laxman Gunaji says:

    Hello Sir,
    Just wanna know at 60+ and a busy shooting schedule each day how r u able to post your valuable comments on your blog with such patience and efficiency ?????…..Take Care Sir !!!!

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  78. c says:

    is it the mahabharata’s Drona??? ignore it if its a stupid question :)

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  79. Mannu says:

    Sir………I have an idea!!!!!!!!!!!
    Pl tell all bloggers to give their cell numbers……..and you pick 3 phone no’s monthly,weekly…and have a brief chat!!
    This act would give a thousand watts smiles to millions…….awaiting to have more of you…….They can relate to you……I dunno how to express the implications…..but I hope you are getting me………Just a thought Sir!

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  80. ibrar hussain says:

    My Beloved AmitJi,

    May Allah (swt) always keep you in the best of health and bless you with beautiful grandchildren. Inshallah.

    Just watching Kabhi khushi kabhi gham and am in awe of the eay you danced to Shava shava. Your bones must be made out of metal. Earlier today was watching a programme titled ‘Tribute to Kalyaanji Anandji’ and this singer (cant remember the name) made a right mess of ‘khiake paan banaras wala’. But still, nevertheless, i put the song on full volume and rocked along, wow!! i miss my childhood sometimes! AmitJI when its possible can you expand a bit on your relationship with these two greats. Would like to know more about your experiences wit hthem and any special moments.

    Coming to todays blog, the picture of Drona looks amazing, is it a war epic? Can you tell more next time about it, it actually does look extremely good. But before that cant wait for Sarkar raj!

    One question I weould like to ask you AmitJi Please if you get time can you clarify. Days before your accident in Coolie, did Simta PatelJi ring you in the mddle of the night and ask if you were ok? And that she dreamt you were involved in a big accident. Is this true? I read it a few years back but dont know wether its factual or gossip. Can you tell us more about Simta Ji. You two looked great on screen.

    Anyway AmitJi im off now will write more later.

    All my love and affection

    Ibrar Hussain

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  81. Hiba says:

    still inspired from yesterdays words - and really looking forward to the release of drona.
    being from australia we have a bit of a drought, in terms of indian filmmaking; i hope that you can join us down under some time in the future for a movie shoot.
    love and prayers :)

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  82. Ravi G says:

    Dear sir,

    Just want to say ” jab tak suraj chand rahega big B tera naam rahega” and more thing, this pic is so cool……….

    Thanks,

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  83. Priyanka Madaan says:

    Hello Sir….
    Read your blogs regularly now… infact have added it as a bookmark and is the first thing i check when i come to office every morning :-)
    You are look stunning in Sarkar Raj.. the pics i see on ur blog i mean….
    you are looking really amazing… wish to meet you someday….. i hope .. i wish .. i pray…. u read this comment :-)

    Thanks

    Priyanka Madaan

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  84. parth says:

    I like this Amitabh for calling a spade a spade - as much as I liked the Amitabh of Deewar for his spadework.

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  85. AP says:

    Sir I understand it must be hard to endure slander from the media especially because you have been coping with it for 40 years. How you choose to respond is entirely up to you as it is your right and everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and because of this I’d just like to say that I miss the Amitabh Bachchan who seemed to understand these words better than anybody in the kind of responses you used to give to the media. I once read an interview you gave in the late 90’s when you were questioned as to why the media seems to indulge in such open criticism of you and the reply was that it was probably because you seldom gave them an oppotunity to criticise so when they found a little something you slipped on they attacked. Please forgive any misinterpretation of your statement but your words seemed to be hinting toward a philosphy that your actions speak louder than your words and the most adequate response to criticism is to prove it wrong through your actions and good work. As for your dignified silence sir, perhaps it was dignified in the sense that when people build the image of a person that doesn’t get provoked by every trivial issue, when they do speak, there words are recieved with greater attentiveness and respect. As for your bluntness, I also believe that there was an immense amount of dignity in your diplomacy. If the unacceptability of silence resided in the fact that it allowed for hurt and resentment to manifest within you, then the diplomacy not only satisfied the need for a response, but did so in a manner that others did not get offended and there was less opportunity for further criticisn towards your bluntness. As diplomacy is often perceived as being not offensive, your exercise of the policy was to your credit in the sense that it showed your respect to the party you were replying to and at the same time gave the impression that you were not particularly disturbed by their remarks and that put them in there place of being “false” and “rubbish” more than any amount of bluntness. Your silence, your diplomacy all came across as making a very strong statement saying no matter what anybody else says you weren’t going to stoop to their level of targetting anyone or hurting their feelings. It’s kind of like when you apologised to Mr. Shah Rukh Khan because of your misinterpreted comments even though many felt there was no need. You said you apologized and would do so a hundred times if you felt there was a mistake on your part and it needed to be corrected. According to me sir, there was a lot of integrity in that statement and it is this quality of yours that I’ve always admired. Your ref