Posted on: June 2, 2008 - 11:52 am
Mehboob - Prateeksha June 1-2, 2008 11:05 am
It has been rough !
Extricating myself from the routine of every day commitments and the joyous routine of writing for the day here. I truly mean it. Until the blog for the day is put down and done with, until the task of running through the comments is studied, I remain preoccupied in my thought.
What must I say ? Should I respond to the questions of my fellow bloggers ? Should I inform them of what transpired the whole day ? Would they be interested in some more words from my Father ? Should I clarify some of the issues raised ? An observation a topic of current value ? What ?
The studio was hot and uncomfortable and the dress most undesired for the occasion. Long hair, overcoat and hat ! At 51 degrees on set it is horrendous. As soon as this ordeal was over there was the delight of a quick shower in the vanity van, change of clothes and on to a greater ordeal - facing the media, for the promotion of Sarkar Raj.
Electronic, print, radio all come on at the same venue, for paucity of time and in quick succession. The questions are limited and often the same. It is a test of skill for an actor to be able to give the same answers and yet make them sound as though they were different. That over, you rush to the rehearsals for the upcoming tour of concerts. Its been almost 18 years since I went on one and there are questions here too. What can I do for the audience now. Some nostalgia, something more recent. Dance ? Dear me ! How will I ever move this 66 year old ruined mass of body !
Back home and now setting up for my trip to Nainital. Sherwood College. My alma mater. Its founder’s Week and the class of 1958 is getting together after 50 years. That is a long time.
Seems like just yesterday we were getting packed in Delhi, having just unpacked from our transfer from Allahabad. The excitement of going to boarding, the uniform, the clothes and accessories being name tagged, right down to our socks and under wear, which was rather amusing. Ma filling up our bags with ‘tuck’ - home made goodies - jams and biscuits and chocolates and condensed milk. Meeting new faces at the station, parents, colleagues, teachers. The final bye-byes, the tears running down Ma’s face and she bravely trying not to show them. The bus up to the lake town from Kathgodam and the steep walk to the school. The dormitories, the classes, the sporting activities, the achievements and failures. Everything so vivid and clear.
And I wonder, will Nainital be the same after so many years. And Sherwood.
There is an anxiety and an apprehension, but such deep attachment and thrill. To be where we were 50 years ago and to tell the wife and the children, this is where we all became men !
Boarding school. The happiest days of your life !
Easy to say it now, but whilst we were there everything seemed such a torture !
Now we realize. Everything that we learnt in Sherwood we still put to use in our daily existence.
And so apt the school moto - MEREAT QUISQUE PALMAM - let each one merit their own prize !
And so to live and survive and struggle and achieve and to face defeat and remorse and to fight to get up again to endeavor to attempt to hope even in futility to risk to take chance to reach out to have character and dignity to savor humility to … to …just be able for…
EACH ONE OF US TO MERIT OUR OWN PRIZE !
My love for you as ever - strong and meritoriou
Dear Amit Ji,
I really don’t know why we feel attachement with u,As in age u are like my Grand Pa,In look u r most handsome and cool one,and in thoughts u are a true frnd.U r a true Magic
Regards
Sonal
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Dont you feel mundane at times answering to the same questions over and over again. I understand that in shoqbiz publicity is a must but do you as an individual think that it would have been better if all these wouldn’t have been there?
And about College being fresh as ever definetly, there can be no two opinions there.Hope you have a good time there
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Mornin Amitjee
Nice to haer from you via your blog , as i sit at my desk in Victoria LoNDON.
Well yesterday your mind blowing film Mahaan was getting its first airing on max, movie is a classic. After 25 years still cool.
Amitjee we look forward to your Sarkar Raj this week and then next IIFA 2008 and then of course your tour in London.
Till then keep on rocking.
Regards
Amer
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Just read your blog…..
You touch lives with whatyou write. You seem to be so close and just like ours…..For me stars are out of this world especially biggest star AB, but you are so real….
We all love you…
God Bless you…!!
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dear BIG BROTHER AMITABH
VANDE MATARAM [ LOVE MOTHERLAND EARTH ]
GREETINGS & FELICITATIONS FOR YOUR JOURNEY TO NAINITAL .
ITS A GREAT FEELING I CAN UNDERSTAND BY WHICH YOU ARE GOING THROUGH.
TO BE WITH YOUR OLD MATES.
PLS CONVEY MY GOOD WISHES TO EVERY BODY U MEET OVER THERE
& THE MESSAGE TOO
LETS TOGETHER CHANGE THE DESTINY OF HUMANITY IN JUST 24 HRS
THANKS YOURS FRIEND FOREVER
Er.LASTMAN OF INDIA
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Amit ji the post is great and touching .
But one thing I just want to say that please start a blog in Hindi also if you can because you are no doubt King of bollywood and always be but ur audience are more in Hindi and they all want to read your daily things.
It will be great help for whom those are not much into English.
I am also from Allahabad and I can think how it feels first time going away from your home.the post is amazing and even I can feel the emotions what I felt when first time I left the Engineering college for my job 3 years back
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Amitji,
You have mentioned about the 66 yr old mass and the dance. Let me tell you that you have been dancing better than your heydays these days. You had a sense of rhythm even then but you were not a graceful dancer, your one hand up and one hand on the hip dance was repetitive . But of late you have become graceful in dance and are giving the young actors a run for their money, be it Aks,Jhoom Barabar Jhoom or Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham. So it is 60 saal ke Boodhe ya 60 saal ke jawaan.
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I think you should continue telling stories that we wouldn’t otherwise already have heard from the media, and day-to-day activities are also appreciated!
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Dear Amitji,
What is Mehboob -? Prateeksha we know is your house. Did you meant Mehboob studio ? This blog was nostalgic as it took us 2 our old days back to school yes we learn each and everything we do today. Whatever you write is a kind of treat for us to read. Initially i thought Amitji will write blog for few days and will give up due to his hefty schedule, but i can believe how tough and discipline one has to become to become Big B. Really amazing that you are so punctual to the sets (Heard from all your directors) and so discipline as we can see it that you write and read the blog regularly. I would also remind one more attribute of yours which touched our hearts. It was i think launch of movie baabul…or something related to baabul. Dilip Kumar was invited and so he was on the stage with you, salman khan and rani mukherjee..and what we observed was the unique respect which you had for Dilip Kumar and you allowed Dilip kumar to take the center stage and wheras we didn’t see any sign of respect on salman khan but we saw it on your face giving Dilip Kumar ample space and letting yourself going to the background. It was touching and so i thouhgt to write it here. Punctual + Discipline has what make you are today.
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Hello Sir,
How r u ? Sorry I hadn’t leave u ne msgs….. for the last two days coz i was out of station.Its always intresting to read ur blog n to know what our ssuperstar do in his daily routine, how he manages so much of troubles n also that he really cares for his billions fans as he let thm noe each n everythng about his life like a friend n family membr.Please do take care of ur self.
Luv U a Lot.
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Respected Sir:
SAIRAM. PRANAMS. Went thro” Day 41 and 42 together. Surprisingly, there was no mention/comments about your devoted/loved ones’ comments/replies. Surely, you must have seen them but your thoughts about blog contents preoccupied you. Whatever you write is becoming ‘lessons’ for your student-fans/devoted lot and we read it with a big “AWE”. Please continue. The Nostalgia about School Days is unforgettable for everyone and FoR YOU especially and when you write it down for us, OH, truly, it is fantastic.
We also humbly want to submit that you should not permit anyone to copy or quote from the blogs unauthorisedly unless there is a written OK from you to do so. Because, there is a possibility of misquoting or giving different interpretation by others causing unnecessary and avoidable friction, etc. Right? Sorry if we are wrong.
PRANAMS AND PRAYERS FOR YOUR WELFARE
V. RAMASWAMY & SON PADMANAB SRIDHAR
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Dear Amitabh Ji,
Those who have not lived in a boarding school cannot imagine the kind of bonds which are created with fellow students and the teachers there. I was fortunate enough to spend my teenage years in a Military Boarding school in Ajmer. The nostalgia takes over at times and the feeling is beyond descriptions.
We ex-students of our Alma Mater have formed internet groups and are constantly in touch with each other. I hope that you are in a similar group of the ex-students of your school.
Amitabh Ji, please take care of your health. You are a very precious asset for us all.
I am sure we will see more aspects of your personality in near future. A poet, an author, a social worker, a teacher, a spiritual leader and many other different variations of Amitabh are going to come before us.
My best wishes are with you.
Regards,
Ashutosh
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Wow, I liked your simple blog today, as it removes all the layers of your celebrity status, high power, your incredible fan following, your high profile family members, just about everything to reveal that you are just like me or any one of us. I had similar feelings today as I drove my little one to her kindergarten this morning and thought “What growing pains she’s going through” as she has to stay back at the creche till evening. I had once commented that you should forget defending your self against what reporters write and concentrate on sharing tips about your craft, as we would rather hear more about a legendary actor’s insight and you are doing just that. I think you have now come to a stage where you can speak simple things in life. That’s exactly what we’d like to hear. Thanks for sharing, and please be yourself, more often.
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TAKE LITE, Sir!
Please don’t be too harsh on yourself, and take it all easy…
Much as we want to read your thoughts EVERYDAY, what we want more is some peaceful & leisurely moments for yourself….
So, don’t let this blog thing bog you down. Don’t feel the compulsion to write everyday. And most of all, don’t think that you have to ANSWER all questions put in by us.
On any given day, we’d prefer that you write on any random topic, maybe even continue it for a few days, rather than sit back and answer each and every idiotic & baseless question raised here….
I am really really looking forward to your Sherwood re-union day - even more that the IIFA!!!
I want you to look your crispest best - all suited-booted! And for added elan, sport the Satya Paul tie I presented you in Calcutta!
And post a whole load of pictures of you with your class-mates!!!!!!!!!!
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It was as usual a great piece of writing . In , it is really nostalgic to remember your School And college days as i believe that they are the best period of your life. and it is even better when u achieve something in life and then return back to make them feel proud of you.
my ALMA MATER , presentation convent school,srinagar , Kashmir felt very proud to see me back as a successful teacher which they thought i could never be, and that too a professor of management institutes.
I wanted to reply this blog Mr. BACHCHAN becoz I wanted to tell you that I have been your fan since I was 5 Yrs old and today my son is 5 Yrs old and I still have the same feelings for you. I would appreciate if you would yourself reply this mail on my E-mail address . I would feel that u really do appreciate my liking and feelings for u since you were shooting at Convent school, Srinagar for Kalia
I would also like to tell u that i did not have food for 2 days at the time of ur coolie accident and i was studying only in II standart at that time.
My parents still remember how worried I was for u And they w\etre for me.
Love u always
Anita Kaul
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dear sir,
it was insightful to read how a thought , a preoccupation of the mind about a problem turns into a movie. the parallel power centres that come up along a parallel power centre a very interesting idea and also real , for that is how power actually works.” action precedes rationalisation”- vilfredo pareto.
you must be really excited about going back home ………. to sherwood. i come from a similar background………. and long for those carefree days gone in the twinkle of an eye, memories that now seem to fade away before i can even fully relive them .
you must be very excited to go back to your alma-mater, perhaps inevitably visit your dorm, your study look at all that you were once a part of, all that now continues to be a part of you.
to be child again, even if for a moment and to live that moment as if it were eternity.
hope you have a wonderful time in sherwood.
best of luck for sarkar raj 2.
love
andrews, delhi
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dear mr.amitabh bachchan,
since u keep mentioning sherwood i would like to share something with u. my sister and i have been very grt fans of yrs since childhood. i remember we were only 9 yrs old when we had hidingly seen yr movie silsila. gosh we had such a huge crush on you. that nite itself we both sat down and wrote a letter to u on an inland(i havent seen one of those in yrs).
yrs passed as we grew up we had crushes on salman khan and aamir and then shahrukh. but we adored u and loved watching yr movies.we used to imagine meeting u and talking with u.
after grade 10 i stayed in lucknow continuing my studies in lamartiniere college but my sister joined sherwood college.
what a high that was . she was very excited to be apart of the same school as yrs . she even became the member of the drama society and eventually she became the captain of the school (year 1994-95).with her name written on the wall. we all were very proud of her. but both of us deep down still shared the dream of meeting u in person.
but fate had other plans my young sister was snatched away at the young age of 22.she had cancer .i would be forever indebted to u if on yr visit to sherwood u would read her name onthe wall and just say a silent prayer for her. i am sure she would be watching from the skies and would be very happy to see you acknowledge her.
her name is GUNJAN GUJRAL. captain sherwood college (yr 1994- 95).infact the school has even instituted an award after her.
i pray to god that u read this
thank you.
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sir it would be god if u respond to your blog readers…well responding to say about 600+ comments…but then u can at least reply to about 10 of them …(the comments which u think which are worth replying). am a blogger so i know one thing for sure….u may get new readers but you are bound to lose the old and regular ones….this is the golden rule…
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Dear Amitji,
Its always a pleasure to read your blogs and more than pleasure to see how attached you are to your roots. Wish you all the luck for your future endeavours.
Best wishes,
Siddharth Jaiswal
9910010286
P.S.- I will be greatful if you can email me any of your unpublished pic
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DEAREST AMITJI, NAMASKAR;
I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE THIS WITH U I HAVE ATTENDED THE SEMINAR CONDUCTED BY ‘MOTIVATIONAL GURU- SHIV KHERA AT THANE’. MY BOTHER IS ABIG FOLLOWER HIS WISDOM , HE INSISTED THAT I SHOULD ATTEND IT. IT WAS VERY INSPIRING AND IT REALLY MOTIVATES U. HIS PRINCIPLES IS ” SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO NOT DO ANY THING DIFFERENT THEY DO THEIR WORK DIFFRENTLY”. THERE WERE MANY THINGS WHICH WERE VERY EFFECTIVE. DURING THAT SESSION I REMEMBERD U AND UR THOUGHT AND I FELT THAT U R MY REAL ‘MOTIVATIONAL GURU.’ FIRST WITH UR CONDUCT AND NOW FOR THE PAST 41 DAYS UR INSPIRING US EVERYDAY. EVERY DAY I GET ONE THOUGHT WHICH I SHARE WITH MY ENTIRE FAMILY.
AND I AM VERY PROUD TO SHARE IT WITH EVERY BODY BECAUSE I FEEL THAT U HAVE EMPARTED THAT KNOWLADGE TO US PERSONALLY AS WE R SO CLOSE TO U.
AMITJI WE SALUTE UR ENTHUSIASUM AND HARD WORK IN WHAT EVER U DO AND IT INSPIRES US TO DO THE SAME! AND IT MAKES US TO LOVE U FROM THE AGE OF NINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KEEP ROCKING———— SUSHMA HARMA
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one more thing sir…the comments here are moderated….well thats an awesome idea…to prevent mischief mongers from typing rubbish here….love ya….carry on the way you are…
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Nice Blog
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jai shri krishna i m writing from mathura.i like u jabse,janam nahi hua tha tabse.my contact no. is 09411615343.when u will come mathura.hum bhi yamuna kinare ke hai.do nadiyon ka milan zaroori hai.
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Take a break Mr Bachchan, you need one. Honestly i admire that you’re doing your work and all that , but there is a time when one has to read the message the body’s sending you. if questions like these ‘Dear me ! How will I ever move this 66 year old ruined mass of body !’ come across you mind, its time to take it easy. Honestly speaking i dont enjoy your movies like i used to. You look more like a rag doll these days doing things not coz u enjoy it but just coz you get paid to do it. Take it easy Mr Bachchan, you need rest and it shows. Do some good movies few and far between. You’re a star and will always remain so for the people of my generation (your son and me are just 15 days apart :)). So take it easy. And remember “out of sight , out of mind’ holds true.. but not for you.. you’ll aways remain there.. at the very top… Think about it.
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Dear Amit ji
WONDER FULL, i am new reader , from today i start to read your blog, and i will keep it continue,
God Bless You
SM ranawat
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Thank U for ur old memories share with us..
but sir , do something for that nurse (sister) who gives you service in 1982 accident..I know u cant give time but You can do E conomical help her..
I am missing U & JAYAJI ,ABHI, AISH..
Take care….Loving U
Vijay Patil,jalgaon
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Most Respected Sir,
As you become nostalgic for your upcoming visit to Nainital, I felt also very nostalgic to see your movie “MAHAAN” which was aired yesterday by Sony Max. Particularly in the song, “JEEDHAR DEKHUN TERI TASVEER” , you were looking fabulous with Waheedaji. How nice that days were! Actulally I have seen almost every movies of yours, upto Bhootnath. In my younger days (I am now 38), I was inspired by your style (Particularly Hair), I am steel inspired by your style but may hair is reduced, so I feel very sad. By wathing your Movie ” Mahaan” yesterday, I remembered my younger days.
Not only your style, there are lot of things of yours to be followed, particularly respecting the Parents, respecting the ladies, respecting the culture. You are my IDOL. I always pray to the GOD for your GOOD HEALTH, SUCCESS AND HAPPY FAMILY LIFE.
All the best for your next film SARKAR RAJ.
Yours sincrely,
Dibyajit Ghosh
Kolkata
(2/1A, Rajendra Dutta Lane,
Kolkata - 700 012)
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Dearest Amitji ,
it’s true that we all see the glitz and glamor of the film world but we dun see the hard work that u put in…hats off to u and i blv the break has come at the right time..so have fun n enjoy ur trip to nostalgia.
cheers
rahul
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sir
its really true that at your age still working like a youth….sir am just 36 and also working in such condition some time i know the difficulties…but sir you are amitavh u are not the ordinary one like us.Mr Lepcha from Nepal climbed everest
at the age of 76…..god is great and his blessing is always with you sir….
Adit
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Dear Amitji,
Great post again. I look forward to your blog every day and read it without fail. I would love to know more - why you never launched Abhishek, typical of other ’star-sons’. Just curious. I am sure that was not impossible.
But at the same time, felt happy that he learned the trade hard way and has come shining thro’ it.
Keep well and take care…
Cheers / Rajesh
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Dear Mr. Bachchan
I read “Madhushala” long time back, roughly when few years ago I had heard you recite it in a program. It is the only book by Lt. Shri Harivansh Rai Bachchan that I have read. I love the para in which he so truely says,
“Alag Alag path batlate sab, mai ek path batlata hoon,
raah pakad tu ek chala chal, pa jayega madhushala”.
It has been so long but I have never forgotten these lines. I think they are soul of the Book. I wish if he was still around, I could have sent him few lines I write for review.
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hi sir,…………. good morning…………………..
i just heard that abhishek bought a villa in dubai……… is it true?………………….
and ya pls provide some photos of ur house “pratiksha” i really need them……………
i m the owner of the community ” abhishek bachchan fans” and the moderator of the biggest community of ” sarkar raj” on orkut……………..
and i m the biggest fan of abhishek i hve more thn 26000photos of whole bachchans……….. but i dont have the photos of house of mr. big b………… so pls pls pls send it for me.
my email id is nayangotecha@yahoo.co.in
pls send it i hope u will make me happy soon
with love
nayan
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RESPECTED SIR
OUR BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR SARKAR RAJ. WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU HAVING BEST ACTING AWARD THIS YEAR. OUR PRAYERS ARE ALWAYS THERE FOR U AND YOUR FAMILY
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Dear Amitabhji,
I just don’t know what to write as this is my first post on your Blog. I have no words what to write as I am feeling like you are just talking to us. When you post any article on Blog, it feel so proud to read your own thoughts in your original words. This Blog has made you very powerful in terms of expressing your feelings without any intermediate solution or middle man. We just want to wish for your very good health. We love your values, ethics, vision towards life, and everything you do. I greatly appreciate you being secular and written such a wonder things about all the religions. Your feelings for “Sherwood”, is just too pure and we can feel it like that. I even studied in hostel for 3 years and it reminds our each and every small things after 10 years of college.
Anyway, Amitji, you have been such a wonderful mankind in the whole universe I must say..and be like that for the many years to come….
Wishing you again very bright future and be healthy for the rest of the life…
Warm Regards,
Paresh Pala
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inspiratinal,moving,emotional,motivating,lucid,engaging……too good to be described in words,though i tried - thats ur blog.not just today……but all of them.reading them is a calming experience(even when u r taking out wind of pethatic media’s sails !…..)how do u do it?pls DONT STOP writing……..U BRING PEACE N SOLITUDE TO MY LIFE.(how by writing blogs?u think……dont ask .they do.thanx infinite.
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Dear Bhaisahab,
All i can say after reading your blogs is that your parents have brought you up
with a lot of good values. Its nice to read that you rever them with so much of importance, and i am sure that whatever you have achieved in life is because of the blessings you would have received from them. I very sincerely believe that no one n no one replace one ’s parents. They are the biggest blessings to have , and i realised this after loosing my father . In this daily pursuit of life ,i would repeat what your valid sahab had said that humans must not go to far way from their traditions.
I feel very strongly that ma -baap ki dua ein bahut kaam aati hain , they actually see u thru a lot in life .
Allah hum sab ko achchi aulad banne ki taufik de. Ameen.
Regards always ,
Fauzan
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Dearest Amit Uncle,
Humm………im really looking forward for ur letter after ur visit to nanital please give us the joy of reliving ur moments of school days!! I really dont know what it is to live in a boarding school. I have never left home. I am Rather attached to parents being the only child makes a lot of difference
Love,
Harini
Bangalore
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Respected Mr. Amitabh,
It is always a great pleasure to read your blogs and specially when I get a chance to be the first one to comment.I truly admire your spirit to write such long blogs everyday inspite of being so busy.Sometimes I feel this blog is taking out the time from your sleep/rest time.I hope this is not true since nothing is more precious than your health.So make sure you get proper time for rest.And you are NOT “66 year old ruined mass of body “.Yes you are 66 years old.But not a RUINED mass..infact you are an inspiration to millions out there..inspiration as how to be humble(in spite of acheiving so much success),how to be polite,how to be caring,how to be a good son.You have marvellous writing skills.No doubt you are the son of the great writer.I hope your personal website comes up soon and you put your father’s work there so that we can read it from there anytime.
Thanks for all the nice talks in your blogs.And you dont have to answer each and every question which we fans ask.Just whatever you find reasonable and worth answerable,answer that question.Remember we never need any justification for whatever media says about u regarding any issue(land/UP issue),we know whom to trust and who can do what.You are the person every individual can look upto.
May HE bless you and your loving family with all the happiness,success and prosperity.
Best Regards,
Arti Gupta(Milwaukee,US)
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Dear Sir,
Salaam & Adaab,
Aapse jawaab to lekar hi rahoonga aur Inshallah aap jawaab denge.
My father had gone to Saudi Arabia in 1955 to work for Saudi Aramco and at that time he was the third man to have gone out to Saudi Arabia to work for Saudi Aramco from Bhopal, upon his return on vacation he had brought a tape recorder with spool and a big mic to record sounds and it also had a radio and people used to come to my house to see it to believe it and people could not believe their ears when they heard their own words coming out from the record player. This is how I have been informed as I was not born yet.
Later while I was in the third grade my father took my mother to perform hajj after having me shifted to a boarding school at Devlali - Barnes school in 1984 and it was my first time away from my mother who along with my father came to drop me at the boarding school, it was frightening as all the people there were strangers and I knew no one but I had some one else with me who was admitted into the school with me but he was in the 8th grade. On the first night at my bed i was crying and missing my family and somehow I slept and woke up in the middle of the night only to see two seniors sitting and eating stuff from the person who was sleeping next to my bed and they told me to go back to sleep or else they would beat me and so I did. Next morning I started writing letters and literally I wrote to every one I knew and begged my father and mother to take me back and the day passed and night arrived soon and we were off to bed and I cried again and finally managed to sleep and woke up again only to find the same two guys eating stuff but this time it was mine and before they could say anything I slept.
Later the guy I was admitted with ran away from the boarding school and was found the same day at night at the Deolali railway station waiting for a train to Bhopal. I was happy to see him the next morning as he was the only one I knew.
Guys there used to love me and treat me as their kid brother as I was very disciplined and used to talk well…….U know like using the words like aap, bhai which were not heard off in the school.
Finally my father and mother also could not stay away from me took me to Saudi with them when I finished my fourth grade.
My mother still cries when she remembers the time she left me there crying and every evening when i come back from work she gives me a hug and is extremely worried that I might have got tired and stuff.
I know if you are reading this must be wondering why have I written all this to you??? I have written all of the above to you especially because I know you too loved your parents too much and cared for them and I too love people who care for their parents and love their parents like their children.
Thik hai sahaab phir, aap aaraam kijiye aur phir kabhi baat hogi Inshallah.
Jab tak ke liye Khuda Hafiz
Aamir (Bhopal)
Dammam - Saudi Arabia
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It has been lovely, interesting, distressing, amazing, amusing, enlightening, educational, and very, very inviting!!! It may have been rough for you, but it has been a rare treat for myself.
I look forward to whatever you care to share with us, hints about the upcoming tour (I am very excited about THAT!), your reunion after so many years, absolutely YES on more words from your father, as I have not been able to find anything available yet here, in English. I will continue looking. I am hoping that when we go up to Vancouver, BC before the big TOUR, I will be able to find something there.
Whatever you choose to share with us, respond to our posts, muse about your day, or let loose on an annoyance, is for you to choose! That is the joy of being the owner of the blog! And it is the surprise for us who visit here, to see what you will share next!
Love and prayers for much JOY these days,
Elaine
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very true Amitji…school days are the best days of life and we realize only when we grow older…
Lots of love
Anuja
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very true Amitji…school days are the best days of life and we realize that only when we grow older…
Lots of love
Anuja
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Hello Amitabh ji,
Greetings.
I was guided to your blog and have read your thoughts over the last 3 days. It is an interesting tapestry you have weaved, and one that is enhanced by your eminent skill of expression.
This post is to integrate three observations that have jumped at me. My intention is to initiate a process that will help you open new doors in your consciousness that can alter the way you have experienced life so far.
Over the last three days, you have talked about “a hidden force that exists, one that we cannot seeâ€; about “power†and about “palace politics.â€
I write from the background of the fundamental laws of the Universe that need to be understood. And when you do, your reflections about the three topics will be refreshed and refined, that is a promise.
For, these laws govern our lives moment to moment, thought by thought and emotion by emotion. Strung together, they shape our destiny.
Most of us live out our lives in ignorance of these laws. At best there is a fleeting faint knowing. It’s like trying to play a game not knowing its rules. You grow tired after a point, having had too many things not going your way. And you feel defeated. We enter life, it is given to us. But we know little of what makes it all work. And how the grand scheme of things work.
But we need to know the laws. For, we impact lives of others and we impact the state of the world and of this lovely planet. Most of all, we allow a whole bunch of ‘stuff’ to impact us, when it doesn’t have to.
Would it not be wonderful for you to know that the ‘hidden force’ you speak of is not only not hidden, it can be seen and experienced. It infiltrates every aspect of our lives, in each moment.
How does it work? How does it look? How does it impact our lives? How does one establish a connection with it and be benefited from its benevolence. For this you need very specialized technology. Just as in order to walk on the moon, in order to see the crystals inside a snow-flake you need specialized technology and equipment, the same is needed to gain access to the experience, of this hidden force.
And once you have this experience and once you have seen it, felt it and tasted its nectar inside your very own body, you will know what “Power†is. Because, this force is the power that creates universes. It is most formidable, most amazing and most present.
And once you have understood how this force is at the root of all that is, you will know how this world is a stage on which this force weaves its drama out of itself, for its own delight. You will know that YOU are the star of this drama. And that what you currently consider is your life as AB, who has a family to nurture and a profession to engage in and a reputation to live up to and rights to guard is all really a script that you scripted.
The “Palace Politics†too is a drama, perhaps of another being, who has chosen it to be so.
When you focus on the drama, the scenes are endless, be it Umrao Jaan, Sarkar Raj, JFK or Anwar Sadat. Each contains exquisite details and richness of emotions and thoughts and the like. We love the stories and we recount the scenes with such passion and involvement. Yet, no matter how much you study these dramas of different people, it still is only a drama and no more.
Studying human drama in its variety is like describing each wave that arises in the ocean. Infinite variety, each wave is unique. But, plunge into the ocean and what happens? You find the unity inherent in each wave. Each wave is made of the same ocean.
Inherent in each drama of each being is the ‘hidden force’. It behooves you to know this force, for it provides a context, a meaning and an anchor to the endless drama of human existence. Knowing that power shows you the way out of the maze of life. That force is the central pillar that holds up the Universe.
Understanding of the laws of the Universe will help you deliberately create your life experiences in accordance with the true desires of your heart. You can understand why you have the life you do or the health that you do, or how have some relationships come to be the way they have. And aligned with the force, you can change that which you do not desire in your life.
Once you understand about Source Energy (the force) and through Grace and with practice experience it within you, you will ‘know’ what true “power†is and truly understand Palace Politics at the cosmic level. You will have the know-how to surpass the drama and be the knower.
You are then no longer the puppet whose strings are pulled by destiny and karma. But you are the puller of the strings in your life and you can create a life out of design you choose.
As I said, the technology, the methods & processes to connect with and know the Inner Being exist. One needs to know them and then approach it with the wonder of a child. Becoming aligned with the Inner Being, you create a life of choice and are joyful.
In my work, I call it Life-Design. Absolute Growth - Absolute Joy. I can help you with it. Lemme know if you wish to dialogue this further.
With respect and affection,
Amit
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Namaskar. Sending greetings from the Gold Coast, Australia. I am a Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. I was in Mumbai in the week when you lost your Mum. My mum was a great fan of yours. I’m new at this & not sure if you will see this
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SIR,
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR SHARING BOARDING SCHOOL MEMORIES.
EVERY POST ABOUT SCHOOL MEMORIES IS SO INSPIRATIONAL THAT I AM KEEPING THE PRINTOUTS FOR MY SON WHO IS STUDYING IN BOARDING SCHOOL.
HE IS COMING ON VACATIONS AND MAILED ME TO GET IST DAY IST SHOW TICKETS OF SARKAR RAJ.
I AM WAITING FOR HIM WITH THESE PRINTOUTS AND TICKETS(AFTER ADWANCE BOOKING IS OPEN).
WE WANT MORE FROM YOU,
BEST REGARDS,
KAMAL
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50 years! Its a long time! I already feel like an eon of time has passed since I left school and yet its been just 13 years
I am sure you will find a lot of change out there. But re-unions are the most exciting things. I hope you have fun!! And please do bring back some pictures and memories to share with us 
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Dear Amit Sir, hope you have an absolute blast at Sherwood ! just for now, forget the fact that you are here to entertain us, unwind & enjoy some quality time with your buddies from your childhood.
Have fun & take care…we’ll be waiting for your next blog at your own convenience..
Jagz, Sydney Australia
Big B Yahoo Group - Australia
Amitabh is the best !
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Dear Amitji,
i really admire the way you worshipped your parents.People always see the faults but has anybody seen the values you have upheld for the whole generation.In your family aeven aiswarya behaves so traditionally, which must be an inspiration for the young girls who behave so haughtily without achieving even 1% of what Aish has achieved.Today i see that middle class who were earlier called the moral keepers of society, has the most indisciplined youngsters, while all the youth in all big influential families are very disciplined and follow traditions. I think it is a lesson in itself, that discipline is important for success.
good luck !
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Dear Mr. B.,
How great that you’re going back to your old school. What a joyful reunion that will be … and unlike the rest of us who go back to our schools for reunions, you’ll REALLY be the handsomest one there!
Aloha from Hawaii …
Love, Dorothy
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Satyadeep, Chandigarh.
Sarkar,
India Today interview was a master stroke, the parting shot of loosing five kilos the best. Little B also has started filling your shoes, his answer to the Gandhis question was mature. All seems well with you, from parliaments central hall, to the cinema hall of jhoomri taliya the Bachchan writ runs, the blog has taken care of the media, and upstarts in the industry, you have apologised to a few, castigated a few, balanced out the rest. Your films and little Bs films are in line for release, world tour is egarly awaited, babujees works, and his hard work for the language, and the word will be on your website soon, Amar Singh your other family member also has got his security, and is back in the good books of the powers to be, the sena men have realised, that its bad politics to involve your name in politics, a pro Bachchan pressure group in the media is working overtime to quell anti Bachchan propoganda, in time the anti Bachchan will also start singing peans to you, you dont owe a penny to anyone, and you have got all the love of your fans, the way you are writing, i see the whos who of the publishing world, lead by Sonny Mehta lining up infront of Prateeksha, and today you leave to re-live your teen years, what more could you have asked for. Taking it as a cue, like Rajesh Khanna in Bawarchi, i wish to beg leave from your blog, i had posted my first reply on day 9,and was part of your delightfull blogo world, for me it was a learning experience, and your words value for time spent. This is wishing you, your family, and your fans, forever smiles, and great times……. Insha- Allah… maybee one day i may start posting back,,,,, for these woods are lovely, dark and deep, but i have promises to keep, and miles to go before i sleep……. Warm Regards…… Vikramjit.
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Hi Mr. Bachchan
Its true! School days are the best days of your life. But while we are at that stage we envy our parents or siblings or anybody who does not have to go to school, do homework or study for exams etc. Its only when you in the final year you realize that you are gonna miss this forever!
I rem having read your article(1968) published in your school magazine which was part of the book “AB THE LEGEND”
Hope u enjoy going down the memory lane and visit your alma mater after 50 years as a chief guest. Nothing could be more meritorious and memorable. Please do write about your Founder’s Day experience and post photographs if possible.
Take care
Love & regards
Anu Verma
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Sir,
I think so far you have ben very committed to your blog. I do wonder whether you are stretching yourself over the limit bearing in mind you have other commitments . The top Number One Priority should be one’s health. Let your mind decide if, when and how you want to communicate, not the people. I would like you to enjoy it yourself , not feel pressurized. As a fan I am content with whatever is given. Enjoy reading your writings.
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Dear Amitji,
At the cost of sounding redundant, I repeat what my fellow bloggers say about your blog…. its great to read your thoughts everyday. It feels as though you are sitting in front of me and talking to me. I read your blog daily without fail and it has awakened, in me, more respect for you as a person if that were possible. Hope all your wishes, aspirations and endeavors are successful.
Yours sincerely
Aarathi
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Hi Amit Sir…
what topic u touched n described..
i went back to my memories in school,in rourkela,orissa..had so many wonderful time!!!! (m native of deoria.UP.father is working in SAIL,rourkela,ORISSA..so all my upbringing was here only..)
so..when we were there it felt like torture everyday n sometimes felt like running from school!
but now i can feel that those strictnesses from teachers were to make us a good human n person to be independent n surviver in the world!
but now they r all sweet memories n r nostalgic!!
have really good time in school!!
just 4 yrs back when i set to move from rourkela, to Hyderabad to seek job..
i too felt the same when maa bravely put her face not showing that she was crying n that how my son will face the world alone in a new place!!!
how wonderful n pure r mother’s emotions n attachment!!!
its so pure n sacred!!!!
so i thank to my school for making me able to stand upto the challenge n made my maa assured that yes my son can handle situations alone n is mature enough to be at par to be a survivor..
lov u a lot sir to taking me back to my memories…the sweet memories
sir meri shadi hai dec 7 08 ko in tirupathi..wish u give me blessing
Amit pandey
hyd
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Dear AMIT G ;
Best wishes for
[1] SARKAAR RAJ
[2] GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF 1958 BATCH SHERWOOD , NAINITAL
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Dear Amitji,
I am so happy today that i have managed to get tickets to see the green carpet ceremony of the IIFA in Bangkok later this Sunday.
I just hope against hope to shake hands with you…what a moment that will be for me…..
I had one question…..is the green carpet ceremony unqiue to IIFA….
I also wanted to catch the premiere of Sarkar Raj but could not get the tickets…well i will watch is sometime soon….but seeing you in person will be more satisfying….
Regards/Prem Mohanty
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Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Namashkar!
I have read your writings on the blog every single day so far but it is for the first time that I am replying today. This is because your post today made me nostalgic about my own childhood years. While I have never been to boarding school my best memories of growing up are the times I would curl up with Enid Blyton’s and P.G.Wodehouse’s school series books. I would be transported to the world of life at boarding school, midnight feasts, tricks played on unsuspecting teachers, matches won, half term fun etc. and wishing to be part of it all. Today my daughter who is 12 years old and a voracious reader is going through the same phase.
All of us in the family love watching your films and have seen almost all of them. I am reliving all the great times I have had watching your films since my childhood as now I watch them with my daughter, who incidently loves Chupke Chupke and Amar Akbar Anthony.
It is my dream to meet you at least once but unfortunately that has not happened so far. However my husband realised this dream for me , albeit in a different way on 26th April. He travelled in the same flight as you from Chennai to Mumbai on that day and got your autograph and a photo for me. This has been one of the nicest gifts he has given me for our wedding anniversary over the years.
Sir, your commitment to work is awe-inspiring and not many would be so dedicated at your age. As I tell my own father who is 70 years old and still working, please do not push yourself too hard physically. Keep writing because it is a joy to read your mastery over the English language.
Regards and best wishes!
Rajee.
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Dear Amit Ji.
===========Please write Blog on alternative days..Take Care of Yourself as Well===========
Dear Amit and Ji!
We have read your post today. Good and nice one and reminds ourselves of our college days! Exactly as you describes! Nice feeling to hear from from you.
Please do take lots of chocolates & gifts with you for the students and teachers - They will surely be PROUD OF YOU.
Just a suggestion - Please take care of yourself as well. It is NOT important that you write everyday. But, it is portant that you keep wrinting us! So, please take lot of care of yourself and do write us only as and when you are free to write. No Stipulation..Please! Regards.
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(#)W♥ U This Much(#)
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Regards,
Dolly & Mukesh Verma -Auckland, NZ
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Read ur blog 41, the hypothetical situation, very interesting to know, how every character plays an imp role in the life of A, without him knowing their importance, thy might make him, or destroy him, like u said, he may turn into corrupt person in public’s eye without him, moving a thing. But, this mostly happens, like wat the press does to evn actors in our country. Their gossip, may turn into reality for common man. And, its not evn the fault of common man, there is no way for him to know the truth. Had it not been for ur blog, ppl wudnt hav known the real Amitabh Bachchan, just an actor who has mass appeal, had ups n downs n life but nvr wat he feels, his passions, his heart and mind.
Your 42nd post reminded me of my school life, it was fun going down the memory lane, nuthin wud b same ever agn, but it will last forever in our hearts, and the best part is the joy we get in reminiscing those days whn we meet sum1 from that innocent and dreamy part of our life, the gud old school days
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Dear Mr.Bachchan,
It is quite evident from your thoughts reflected in your blogs that you are a very religious person with strong inclinations to reaching out to and helping people. I just wanted to draw your attention to recent reports in the Times of India, Bangalore about the sad state of physical and mental health that Ms.Julie, a nurse who took care of you in St.Philomena’s Hospital post your accident on the sets of Coolie. I’m not sure what you’ve already done to ease her troubles, but if there’s someone who can make a huge difference to her life right now, it would be you. Do spare a moment on this.
God bless!
Shashi
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Hi Amitji
What should i write i don’t know, I am feeling very nervous as i am writing to u , since childhood i am seeing u , u r my first hero as i rcognized in my child days, amitji really u r greate hero , i like jaya bachchan also very much, really she is now also that chhabi babli “Guddi”, i alway see u abhi-ash in media , but i never seen my “Milli -Guddi” in media , i want to know and read abt her , as i told u that i am seeing you since my childhood , now i am 28 i wann to see u and jaya when ill be 70 years also, But Amitji i have one request :- I don’t want to see that “my hero will dance with that aadhi kapde pahne wali ladkiyo”
I like ur movies like yarana and now waqt, Bagban.
ill pray to god for u and jaya’s bright future.
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Dearest Amithji,
your write up on ”palace politics” [story of sarkar raj?] was“good.It shows how to meet the right person[person in position] , even an ordinary telephone operator becomes a prominent person.
I guess, this must be happening only in our country.
Personally too i have experienced this. When i wanted to meet a princpal of a college , the door man there was acting hauty, indirectly asking for money to let me in to meet the principal, but i stood my ground & met the principal without paying any bribe.This happened in an education institute, where we nurture young minds!!
waiting to hear your experience in Nainital.
Please do give a really detailed version.I know you will not dissapoint us fans.
I am not sure whether you have read my previous post, so i am repeating myself .
Reading your blog is simply bliss & writing to you is double bliss.
You are as eager to write to us as we are to read . Full 10/10 for that!!
I log on to my mac every 15 minutes to check whether you have blogged or not.In case i dont find any blog from you i get depressed.So please sir do blog at least twice ,even if it is to tell just what you are doing.
Your blogs are so inspirational.It has“made so many things clear for me in my mind.
You have, knowingly, or unknowingly recreating ‘values” in us like loving your parents, caring for ones family, respecting your friends etc.
I even read all the comments posted by fans on your blog. I feel very happy when i read all the good things written about you..It peps me up.
sir, please send your ”aashriwad” to my daughter tejaswi kakade, for her engg exams.I have been requesting this from past 16days, but no response from you.Hope this time atleast you come across my post, & fulfill my wish.
Always praying for your good health,
regards,
kalpana kakade.
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hi,
good-afternoon,
big-b,
tussi ab forien mai dance karne jaa rahe ho, kya baat hai.
amar singh uncle bhi dance karne wale hai ki nahi?
sorry,
poor joke of this day,
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Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Have fun during your class reunion. I, too, miss my boarding school days. It gave me a lot of opportunities to learn. I had good times, I had bad times. I made mistakes and learned from them. I formed relationships, some of which, to this day, stand strong; others which faded into oblivion. I’m sure you went through a similar experience. Good or bad, they have become lasting memories which when I look back upon, made the whole experience worthwhile.
Last night, I rewatched half of Mahaan (I told my wife to record it, while I was at work). Then I took a short break to go do some grocery shopping. Then I was about to back to Mahaan when I saw Namak Halaal on Star Gold. I love that movie so much!! You were just unbelievable and so hilarious! My wife and I were thoroughly focused on each action of yours that was accompanied by your dialogues, and were in hysterics during each scene. Especially the last scene where you are sitting on the road on a chair with the Late Mr. Satyen Kappu underneath. The effect of that scene on me has been undescribable. You truly seemed invincible, like a superhero. Be it as a child or an adult, the effect will always be the same on me. Better late than never, but I truly wish to thank you and congratulate you on an excellent performance! Sheer brilliance!!!
Good luck with the release of Sarkar Raj!! Looking forward to it impatiently!
Best wishes and regards,
Tariq
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Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Namaste. so we occupy your mind and thought ?!!…that’s good for us
you too occupy our minds and thoughts, from the beginning of the day till the end…always looking for an entry…and alway thinking of a comment.
mentioning the unforgettable tour…actually iam very much depressed and frustrated. i read that Egypt and other countries in the middle east will be included in the tour..but when i visited the tour site i didn’t find Egypt or any of the middle eastern countries mentioned in the schedule…of course that’s frustrating…if i could, i would attend each and every show for you.
whatever you are going to do in the tour shows will be just wonderful…cause most of your songs and dances are so nice…and at 66 you still rock.
i hope you enjoy your time with your old friends…of course that’s a fantastic thing…evokes memories and feelings.
wish you best of luck for Sarkar Raj.
with love,
Rasha Zayed.
BigB yahoo group.
Cairo, Egypt.
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From the day 1, it has become addiction.. Yes, I do mean it. Everyday, it brings peace, it inspires, it motivates… A blog can be so powerful… No.. its not blog.. Its the power of Human (AB in this case).. coming through blog…
i wish we have more such individuals… This world will be a better place….
If i may suggest, some one or bigadda should start a printed version of this blog.. may be a weekly magazine, content being the posts and some selected comments.. It will reach to more and more … it will inspire more and more… It will bring a change… a new hope…. a new India…
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Hello
Amit uncle
dis is ayesha
i really like u a lot.
I loved u in Bhoot nath…………..
love u lots……………..
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Nice.. would like to see some snaps of your alma mater
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Dear Amitji,
You are not responding to our mail. Pl. pl. do it. My advise to you now is that you should not be preoccupied with so many things at this age. Otherwise you will have an attack. (god forbid). Just relax, stay at home, do yoga. You have had enough of cinema and travelling.
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Y u r in doubt to share ur day to day activities with us,or about father etc…do write we want to knw more from you….I asked you before so many qstns nothing has been answered…
1.Is IIFA nominations only limited to hindi movies?why there is no nominations from our regional languages?y no performers other than hindi film industr?y it is named then Indian International????
2.About music,your favourites
3.About Jayaji.
Plssssssssssssssssssssssss reply meeee
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dear
amit uncle,
i teach you GERMAN, OK,
let’s start,
1)i am indian.
ish bin indian.
2)but i have u.p citizenship.
aber ich bin ein steetsburger des u.p.
3)i have come u.p.
ich bin aus u.p gekommen.
4)oh,my name is big .b.
oh,mein name ist big.b.
5)i am actor by profession.
nach arbeit bin ich ein actor.,
next lesson kal se,ok
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