Posted on: July 30, 2008 - 9:51 pm


New York, NYC          July 30, 2008             11:45 am

 

 

I plan to step out of the room in a short while. Seems incongruous does it not, to be in this great city and not move out of your room ! But i shall venture out to the gym across the street to see how my body fares. It will be the first after I came out from India, which is horrendous. Illness kept me away. Time to get the body in shape again.

There have been however some committed comments from fellow bloggers and I thought it would be nice to respond to some picked randomly. The demand for more photographs is increasing and I am compiling some more, though this is not being received very well by the photographer since she has been assigned to do a book on the Tour and feels all her work is going out to the world before time.

 

So to -

gosh !! there has been a huge error ! I had selected all the names at random, highlighted them and stored them on desktop. Now that i open desktop they are not there. Horror !! This is so annoying and frustrating. I need a desperate course in computer training rather urgently !! O ! dear o dear o dear !!

Alright found some -

Prateek Thakkar - from bangalore, journo intern and your request for something in the South of India. Yes we shall put it up for consideration with the organisors.

Philip Vaz - thank you for the quotes and the old kahavats. I do not think we should draw conclusions on this. That is not ethical.

Jhanu - sorry you felt we did not wave out to the 100 $ seats. We wave out to everyone and we do not know where the 100$ seat is. Also the lights are so strong in the face that we cannot see at times. But apologies if you felt that way. Here is a special wave for you.. got it !!

Jayant Chatterji - from New Delhi - thank you for your story and your meeting with Amjad and your uncle Anil da. I shall inform Jaya about it.

Ajit - thank you for your copy on the Rajdeep Sardesai comment. I think it is very pertinent and honest of him to have admitted to all that he said.

Rajiv N - from Mauritius, thank you for connecting and for your good wishes. Your country and its people hold a very special place in my heart.

Kaushik Ray - you spoil me with your comments on the elixir and aphrodisiac of life. I am certainly not deserving of them.

Payal - yes your entries are seen and read and appreciated and i wish to thank you for your sentiments. So for you 3rd time lucky. My feet are not deserving of your grace.

Vijay - from Surat Gujarat, thank you for the message. This is to wish your wife all the best. Happiness and joy always.

 

OK.. enjoy the photos on DAY 98(i)

 

My love as ever…

Amitabh Bachchan

462 Responses to “DAY 98”

  1. priyank vyas says:

    nice pics sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    i hav smthin very important 2 share with u but only with u!!!!!!!!!!!!
    not nw!!!!!!!!
    but surely i will!
    its damn important!!!!!!!!
    ok all da best!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. Neelam says:

    just love the lines written by your father.much love.neelam

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  3. ali hassan says:

    Amitji,

    I m a big fan of urs. I would like to ask u if u would come to Maldives again. I remember u came to Maldives in the early 90s when we were very small. So it would b great to c u again in person. Let alone, it would b an honor to stand on the same land with u. My wife and mother-in-law is also a great fan of urs. So hope to get a reply from u.

    a Maldivian fan

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  4. priyank vyas says:

    sir jst one question………….
    i have written a film script…..so if want 2 make it listen to sm1………….hw shud i approach sm1????????????????????
    u never knw a good script cn cm from anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!
    pls cn u help me sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    i need a little bit of help

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  5. Ujjwala says:

    Dear Amit ji

    Congratulations on a wonderful show in LA. My husband and I were there and loved the show…especially the part where you won the won the crowd over with your beautiful dialogues…loved it! I think the crowd came alive during that part (crowd looked a little sleepy until then). I really feel the crowd could have done a lot better with their applause..hmph! I applaud you for coming on to the stage and delivering such a brilliant performance despite being sick..hats off!

    On a different note, I love your style of writing on your blog. I know you’ll say you have no particular style but I’ll still say i love your style. With the kind of work you do and considering your popularity, you are either praised or abused, i’m sure you encounter the extremes in everything. At times it may be difficult to let some things go. I would like to suggest a book that talks about little and not so little things in life and how you can perhaps shrug it off. You may have heard of this book before - “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff–and it’s all small stuff” by Richard Carlson. Its a wonderful book.

    I hope you feel better very soon. Enjoy the rest of the tour!

    Love and best wishes.

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  6. Amrut says:

    Hello Sir,

    THIS IS MY 6th EMAIL and you still have not responded to it.
    Abhishek had mentioned in one of his interviews that you are planning to include South Africa in your world tour. Please can you shed more light on that.

    Desperately waiting for you all.

    Warm Regards,

    Amrut C. Haribhat
    Johannesburg

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  7. Arundhati says:

    You are almost not superhuman…with tons of grace and attitude.Can’t wait to see you…really love & admire you.
    Your body is in perfect shape.Please skip the gym for sometime…first recover..please.So much work and travel is just too much work.

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  8. Monish Aggarwal USA says:

    where in the NYC are you Bachchanji?? wud love to have your darshan!!!!

    GOD what gym is that you are going to?? accross what street?? c’mon give some hint.

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  9. AJ says:

    Global Warming is picking up
    and
    Water is

    Worship every drop.
    2025, Water is your ONLY God!
    Can we help save our beautiful planet!

    Amarjit

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  10. Abhay says:

    On today I visited the site first time. What a pleasant surprise. Lines of “Bachchan Ji” from “Madhubala” are a treat to watch.

    “Main sunta hoon us paar priye, ye saadhan bhi chhin jayenge,
    Tab man ko bahlane ka upchaar na jane kya hoga.
    Is paar priye tum ho madhu hai, us paar na jane kya hoga”

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  11. AJ says:

    Next Summer there might be no ice in Arctica

    Global Waming is here and happening

    You have too many hot people with you
    Glad all are working to reduce Global Warming

    Amarjit

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  12. AJ says:

    Let us get communities involved in creating awareness and grassroots action by residents with goal in informing ourselves, encouraging our politicians to act and attempting to engage the community, to help create the people, political will to protect our earth home for ourselves, our children, and all life on earth.

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  13. AJ says:

    We all should make sure the life on our beautiful planet is preserved for better quality life.

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  14. No.1 fan from UK says:

    Amit ji,
    Hope your gym session went well! The photos you posted are great but would like to see more of you. While I am on I would just like to share something with you! I remember back when I was about 13 years old, must have been 1982 possibly, you were doing a show at the Wembley Arena, London. there was no way I was going to be able to attend the show, my parents were strict muslims & were not to keen on exposing their daughter to any kind of singing & dancing shows (Its a wonder they let me watch hindi movies) - anyway on the evening of your show I try to ring the Arena & asked to speaked to yourself, the woman on the other end immediately told me there was 0% chance of this. I had used a phone box & spent my pocket money on the phone call & was so disappointed! When I think back to this event of over 25 years ago I think I must have been so naive to think that I would be able to speak to you. Now nearly at the age of 40 you realise what is possible & what is not! I may never be able to meet you or speak to you but please please please please please please please please please just say “”HELLO”" to me. It really would be a dream come true!!!!

    Lots of Love

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  15. Ghunoo says:

    Wow Amit Uncle,

    So many thank-yous and all, mera number kab aayega..!!!

    Wow, excellent blog entry earlier today though. Yes, you are right, everything is documented here. From the first sonograms of the baby to every graduation be it fourth grade or high school to every moment of one’s life, I see my aunts do that to their kids. Every piano recital, no matter how pitiful is stored for posterity. Yes, In India we rarely document, we only recite. Like my trip to Chandigarh, such a vibrant culture and so many old Punjabi folk songs, but no recordings, just memories of the aunties, their enthusiasm and perverseness too. All in good fun.

    I am glad you are having such a great time. We in US are absolutely starved of our country and to have a chance of seeing someone like you is to create an oasis in deepest reaches of the barren Sahara. I just can’t believe that I let it go. Probably the arrogance or hope of youth, that better times will come and one day I shall get to see you.

    Please put up some snaps of Jaya aunty and photos that you captured - your personal collection of the US trip. I am sure you have a digital camera - if you don’t I will be compelled to send one to Pratiksha. Really, everyone has one, so does my 5 year old cousin. Its actually pretty hilarious, my mom and dad have similar problems with the computer, they saved something - its gone, they pressed a button - it disappeared and they often get scolded, very good naturedly, but now seeing your predicament, I understand that things happen. To me, I cannot believe how something can just disappear off the computer screen, but I guess it happens.

    It is apparent you are having a fantastic time, albiet for the tongue sores etc. but no pain - I guess, no gain. Your energy and enthusiasm rivals the youngsters also. God bless..!!!!!

    Sincerely,

    Ghunoo

    P.S. Mera number aayega ;-)

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  16. AJ says:

    We are responsible for the world we pass on to our kids.

    This city is ahead of the world in Global Warming concerns and City cares…
    http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/Office+of+the+City+Manager/Communications/GreenSunnyvale.htm

    Best Places to Live - Money’s list of America’s best small cities
    Sunnyvale, CA

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  17. ajay ahuja says:

    dear amitabh:your connectivity and new found relativity is exceedingly interesting not withstanding the critiques at your pillow side

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  18. Nazir Patel says:

    Amitabh Sir ,
    Did you respond to anyone from North America ? Where you are now performing. And if you read this - have you really signed for
    Deepa Mehta’s The Exclusion ? And when do you start filming ?

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  19. veena says:

    you spilled the beans on a “book” :) what’s it going to have? all pics and interviews and reactions or something else?

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  20. Prachi says:

    Dear Amitjee
    Welcome to New York City :) Just waiting for your show at Atlantic City on Aug 9th..I work in New York City..and now that you are in here…I shall keep my eyes open :D may be I will get a glimpse of yours :)
    Hope you feel better in New York

    Best wishes
    prachi

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  21. veena says:

    comments from fellow bloggers — did you want to say fellow readers or fellow blogeaders?? :) i guess not everyone is a blogger.

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  22. sheetal says:

    hi ..pls reply just once ….

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  23. sheetal says:

    My name is Sheetal. It’s my dream to meet you , just once before I die but honestly, I can’t afford the cost associated ….
    I am a mother of a beautiful daughter who loves to dance on Shawa Shawa …he has taken after her mother I guess :)…..
    May god bless you always …I wish I could just meet you ….just once in life !….
    I have waited for hours outside Pratiksha just to look at you once ..but never got lucky ):
    love always !

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  24. Patricia B. says:

    Hi Amit Uncle,

    Thank you for the nice pics…When you came to open the tour in Toronto, I didn’t bring my camera because I wasn’t sure if we were allowed to. I’ve been to many shows in the past where we weren’t allowed to …BUT I had my camera phone…the pics weren’t all that great as I was in the stands behind the floor seats…but I tried to record Akshay’s speech…I missed part cuz I forgot to hit record. Anyhoo…I’m glad to hear that you are out and about and starting to feel better. I have a question, but I am afraid to state it here as I don’t want Abhishek bhaiyya to bombarded with emails and messages. My email address is attached to my post. If you happen to read my post, I would appreciate it if you could email me so that I may ask the question in private.

    Thank you Amit Uncle. My Salaam’s to all.
    Much Love.

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  25. sony says:

    Hi Amitabhji,

    Just wondering which country and city did you like the best of all the places you have been touring. If you had to choose a place to live other than India which one would that be?

    Thanks for posting the photos. Good luck with the rest of your shows.

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  26. MANISH KOHLI says:

    DEAR GOD(WHAT U R FOR ME AND FOR EACH ONE U
    LOVE.
    I PRAY THAT YOUR TOUR BECOME A HIT AND REALLY A UNFORGETFUL TOUR …
    I REALLY THANK U,THAT U ARE SO CLOSE TO US THROUGH YOUR BLOG,
    PLEASE BE KIND TO ME & I REQUEST YOU TO PLZ WHENEVER U COME TO MORADABAD OR NEARBY,PLZ LET ME KNOW,PLZ
    “CHARRAN -SPARSH” HOPE U FEEL MY HAND ON YOUR FEET
    URS MANISH KOHLI(MON2)

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  27. M.K.SONI (INDIA) says:

    DEAR AMITJI,
    HOPE U R FEELING BETTER BY NOW. NO MORE WORDS TO EXPRESS
    WHAT MY HEART HOLDS IN AT PRESENT.IT’S U WHO HAS TO EMIT WHAT U THINK & FEEL .ALL THE GOOD WISHES & BEST OF LUCK. M.K.SONI.

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  28. Contemporary says:

    It’s so wonderful to watch these photographs, please do keep update, thanks for sharing.

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  29. Deepshikha says:

    Dear Big B,

    I wonder from where you get the energy to conduct your affairs with such elan & enthusiasm. Please do divulge your secret.

    All the best

    DSB

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  30. Manav says:

    Please take care of yourself when travelling coast to coast. Apart from time-difference, there is a lot of weather change involved too. Texas weather is hot! NY is not..

    I hope you get an A+ in the gym :-)

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  31. nayan gotecha says:

    hi sir,

    so sad u forgot my name……………… hahaha

    no problems better luck to me next time……………..

    btw u all r fantastic and u all rocked the show

    with love

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  32. Rose C says:

    Go easy at the gym. Slowly does it. Please don’t over do!

    Happy to see individual names mentioned. I’m sure they will all have a delightful surprise!

    Again don’t overdo!

    Please…
    Rose C X

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  33. Pradip Shah says:

    NJ, USA
    Dear AB,
    What’s in a name when it is not picked up even randomly….
    C’mon AB u need to come down here to NJ-your favorite State. Photos-now we are talking-it’s new and still few-Madhri is still being process! That’s hillarious but not accurate as digital photos doesn’t required that….It may require editing but probably Madhuri can survive unedited.

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  34. April says:

    Welcome to NY! Sorry I wouldn’t be able to see your show since I will be away from NY for a while. Although I had always wanted to see you when I was growing up as kid in my country (think 80’s) I have now drifted away from Bollywood and somehow seem never to find the time for any shows (even though I must admit you are the only one I remember). But I still would like to see you someday.

    I sometimes would read some of the comments on your blog and is amazed at the passion your people have for you. I am soooo glad that you are considering giving some shows in India.

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  35. Prnay says:

    Dear Mr.Bachchan,

    I wish someday I would be lucky to get a reply from you. For you it would be a reply consisting of some words but that would remain with me in the history of my life.
    May God bless you and your family with happiness and good health.

    Regards,
    Prnay

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  36. Sujata says:

    Mr.Bachchan,
    I have written in this blog a number of times and have never been acknowledged. Feel a little let down. Do you read all the responses or just a handful a day?
    The pictures of the tour are great. Keep them coming. Hope you had a good time at the gym. Feel better, take care and good luck in Houston.
    Sujata.

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  37. Smrity says:

    Hi Mr. Bachchan
    Wish you a speedy recovery. I started reading your blog a few weeks ago . Belive it or not I went back and read your blog entries from day 1. The contents in the blog are intresting and thought provoking. I was touched by the entries about your father and about his teaching “man ka ho to accha, na ho to zaada accha”. It makes you accept what you do not get with ease.
    The more I read your blog the more I want to see you perform in the unforgettable tour. I live in Dallas, so wanted to see you in Houston.
    But there are times whan you have to decide between dil and dimag. I had to decide with my dimag this time. I have a 9month old daughter and it will not be good for her to be in the auditorium with loud noise for 4 hours. Hence had to give up my dream.

    I don’t know in this situation man ka nahi hua to kaise accha hai. Anyways,
    I just wanted to ask you if you are going to make a DVD of your unforgettable tour, for people like me who could not make it to your show.
    Have a great show.
    Smrity

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  38. kanchan says:

    Thank you so much for sharing the pictures. I can’t wait to see you in chicago. i really want your autograph PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

    Thanks Kanchan

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  39. nasira says:

    wooow, is this really AMITABH blog ?? I just cant beleive it writing here *sigh*
    Im a beeeg fan of u and abishek . oooh I love abisheki does he have a blog as well. im feeling quite silly , im hoping this is not your fan blog , and hope u will read my message !!!

    take care yar !!

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  40. Arun Ashan says:

    Dear Sir,

    Needless to say i am your greatest fan….

    I m copy-pasting few jokes i came across browsing….hope it brings some comfort to the fatigue brought in by this strenous tour…

    •A boy goes to a strip club. His mom gets angry & asks him: Did u see anything there that u were not supposed to see?
    Boy: Yes, I saw dad!

    • Aftr robbing d Bank, robber 2 clerk: Did u see me robbing?
    Clerk: Yes.
    Robber shot him dead & asked d next clerk: Did u?
    2nd clerk: No, But my wife saw u!

    • Newly divorced woman explaining reason for splitting: We had religious differences - he thought he was God, I didn’t.

    • A cute Nurse came 4 the interview.
    Dr: What salary U Xpect?
    Nurse: Rs.10,000.
    Dr was overjoyed & said: My Pleasure.
    Nurse: With pleasure it’s 25,000

    • Q: What’s the difference between a good lawyer and a great lawyer?
    A: A good lawyer knows the law. A great lawyer knows the judge.

    • Two women were talking about their new milkman.
    First: He’s very good looking, punctual & dresses so smartly.
    And so quickly too!, said the other.

    • Two old ladies were attending a rather long church service. One leaned over & whispered: My butt is going to sleep. ‘I know,’ replied the other, ‘I heard it snore three times.’

    • Teacher: Four beautiful girls are walking on the road. Change it to exclamatory sentence.
    Student: WOW !

    • Pappu: Mom, when I was on the bus with Dad this morning, he told me to give up my seat to a lady.
    Jeeto: Well, you have done the right thing.
    Pappu: But mom, I was sitting on daddy’s lap.

    • The Smiths were dining out when his wife noticed a familiar face at the bar.
    “Honey,” she said as she pointed the guy out, “That guy at the bar has been drinking like that since I left him seven years ago.”
    Her husband said, “That’s silly, no one celebrates that much!”

    Sir, Pls write back if u get time and let me know if u liked it.

    Lots of Love/Arun Ashan

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  41. Raji Malik says:

    Dear Amitabh Uncle,

    Today is Wednesday and the concert was this past Saturday in LA. My friends and family and I still cannot stop talking about it. Truly UNFORGETTABLE! Thank you for making my sister’s dream come true in San Francisco. She travelled all the way from Michigan to see you and she was the one who you stopped and took a picture with in the hotel as you were leaving for the concert. I am so exited to hear that a book is being made about the tour. Also I read that NDTV is making a documentary on a behind the scenes look with a full concert also. I hope a DVD is released on this. You are amazing. Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your tour.

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  42. Shravan Sampath says:

    Hello Sir

    Every day now begins with a visit to your blog. You have demystified the Bachchan aura. I now know that you are just a normal man struck in extraordinary circumstances. Your blog gives hope to millions. To stick it out. To fight it out. To show how persistence, honesty and dignity can change the world.

    Thank you for being Bachchan. Thank you for the blog.

    regards,
    Shravan

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  43. Aga says:

    Namaste Mr. Bachchan!
    The rest of photos are great!! Thanks for this. It’s very nice for your side :-)
    Best wishes for You and Your familly as always ;-)

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  44. Nivedita Mallick says:

    :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

    Hi … Aby,
    Wen will I you write something to me?? Why is your computer so bad…that my name doesnot come up randomly??? Please tell me a small ‘Hi’ atleast.

    Don’t think I m complaining….I ll wait for the Special Day to come…but just praying that it comes soooooon.

    Love you soooo soooo much
    Nive.. ;)

    :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

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  45. Pavan says:

    Hi Vijay,
    am changing my job so thought shall inform you. I know its silly.. but its great to writeto you as if you cared..;)
    The pics are great..your energy and spirit is truly exceptional..wish you all the best for health and the success of the shows.
    Thanks n cheers
    pavan

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  46. bhavna uppal says:

    I love you….thats all i wanna say today…haven’t been able to read all the blog…but will catch up for sure …

    regards
    bhavna uppal

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  47. Priti says:

    Dear Amitji,

    How was the gym?. I hope you didn’t have too much of a strenuous workout. I am glad you are venturing out - a breathe of fresh air always does the world of good. Hope you feel better very soon.

    I am very proud of you Amitji for all that you have achieved in life, both professionally and personally, through hardwork and determination. I would just like to ask you though that now that you have reached a grand old age (very young at heart though:-), are there any dreams or wishes you would still like to fulfill?.

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  48. OLIVIA says:

    hope u read our comments too…u never acknowledge me..but i am still not angry with u ..my love will remain the same forever
    olivia

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  49. Sanjay says:

    Please be careful buddy..

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  50. susheela says:

    Dearest AB ji,

    Thank you for showing us more pics. Please don’t excert too much in the gym…..take it slow. Good to know you are going out which means you are on the road to recovery. It is difficult to realize what you are going through sometimes since you hide your pain and perform flawless.

    Please convey greetings & love to JB ji, AB jr, AshB.

    God bless & lots of love,

    Susheela - TN USA

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  51. Bharat says:

    First time my comments didn’t get posted for some reason. I am going to try again.

    Dear Amitji,

    Saw your “Unforgettable” Show in Oakland, CA. Once in a lifetime opportunity to see all the famous stars together, and of course the larger than life “Mr. Amitabh Bachchan”.

    It was a greatest and the best show of them all!!! Congrats. Good Luck for the other concerts and wishing you a speedy recovery.

    You did sound a little stuffy, but inspite of that you did your best to ignore it and provide the best effort and entertainment to your fans.

    Carry on the good work, and please do write to us fans personally sometimes, which will be really great if you do!!! Can I expect a surprise from you????

    Best of luck to your whole group and speedy recovery to you.

    Bharat
    SF, USA

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  52. Tasneem says:

    Dear Mr. Bachchan,
    Hope you are doing well. It’s nice to hear that the shows are going so successfully. However, I was wondering that if the shows really are such a success, why has the Vancouver show been cancelled? I’m from Canada, and was intending to go to the Vancouver show. Is it because the ticket sales were low? On behalf of all your western Canadian fans, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could explain why this show has been cancelled. It seems unfair to have promised to do this show, and then cancel it and not provide a reason.

    Also, just a reminder to you — I had posted a few weeks ago about global warming. Again, while I laud your efforts at raising awareness of the issue, you should also note that the amount of air travel you and your tour colleagues are doing for this tour, is in fact contributing to pollution and global warming in a very significant way. Perhaps you should consider that before going on tours and preaching about global warming. It seems a double standard.

    I hope you reply!
    Thanks,
    Tasneem

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  53. prasad inamdar says:

    Hi,
    sir, its very nice.
    prasad

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  54. ali says:

    Hi Amitabh ji
    Its the first tie i am writing you an blog just want to ask you that i heard that in Abhishek bachchan marriage your pandit told not to invite any muslims and you didn’t invite any of the muslim in the industry and even u didnt invite any of the khans and dilip kumar .and you didnt invite Hrithikh roshan just becoz he married to a muslim woman .i read abt it in newspaper.Just want to know do u have any grudges against muslim and want to know why are you so sensitive when some people dont like your film .
    did u take any formal training in english or your english is good since your early days
    Thanx
    bye

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  55. gurpreet panesar sehmi says:

    Hi Amitji,,nice of you to be partial and reply to selected “special”people,i think they do anything to grab your attention and all i usually say is love and regards….gurpreet

    pss;problem aur jealousy hai that i am never there in random names,per still you can take me for granted…

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  56. shwets says:

    Mr Bachchan, I will be there for your show in Chicago. I am excited to see the pictures you have put up. However to be honest, the other superstar (apart from urself ) in the program is Madhuri…… No doubts.
    So please can we have a few photos our leading lady… No hard feelings for Aish and Abhi but we have seen enough of them. Thanks. Much love and dying to see u.

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  57. vas dev says:

    HI SIR

    YOU R MY IDEAL
    GOG BLESS YOU.

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  58. Gayathri Pai says:

    I just bought the tickets for your NY show today, all becoz of you, dear Sir. Please make the show extra special for all of us in NY city.
    May God give you more than 100 years of age and may you keep blessing us.

    Cheers,
    Gayathri

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  59. vas dev says:

    HI SIR

    YOU R MY IDEAL
    GOD BLESS YOU

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  60. Kunal says:

    Welcome to the greatest city in the world!!! Though it’s at its best during Christmas time or in the winter which I think you will agree with. It kind of sucks that you arent staying in NJ because now there won’t be a chance of me getting lucky and running into you on the streets and maybe getting a picture with you, but may be some other time. I was wondering though, will there be a documentary type dvd on this show with behind the scenes and things of that sort? We see the final result on stage, but it would be a treat to see what goes on behind the scenes, and see what kind of things you do in the very little free time you get on these tours. Hope I’m one of the lucky ones to get a reply in the next post, in the mean time take care and enjoy the greatest city on the world.

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  61. Smita ** says:

    Dear friend,
    HI, how are you?
    Very lovely photos. Thankyou. Even I have seen some video on The unforgettabletour .com. I enjoy very much. Congretulations.
    How is your health?
    LO I’m VE with U
    smita_nine@yahoo.co.in

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  62. Gayatri Kanungo says:

    Dear Amitji,
    Just two days ago I logged on to your blog………..and have read through your daily journal of the last couple of weeks. Needless to say its fun - and strangely gives a sense of “connectedness” ……which is what fans and audiences so keenly look forward to. I am enjoying the show through your eyes and through posted pictures - wonder why Washington DC was not included? am sure we would have gathered up a crowd here too……..
    Good luck! and keep well

    Gayatri

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  63. niki says:

    Seems like I am the first one to respond…good to know you are in our neighbourhood. We have met you and Abhishek earlier in London ( 51 Buckhingham Gate). Hopefully will be in Atlantic city to see the tour. Would love to meet backstage can that work ??? My husband your hugest fan…

    princeton,nj

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  64. Falguni Patel says:

    Hi Amitji,

    Wish you all the best for your unforgotable tour. I want your autographed pictures. I also like the couple - Abhishekh and Aishwarya.

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  65. Harsh Srivastava says:

    Amitabh Bachchan.. I could not understand wat that quote of harivansh rai bachchan ji means. Could u elaborate plz??

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  66. sushant says:

    hi sir,
    hw is ur life goin on these days
    plz tell abt ur next movie we r waiting for that from the releaz of bhoothnath
    i like this movie very much
    get well soon()

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  67. saima... says:

    Dear Sir,

    Please can you reply to any of my comments.. Love you and you would make my life not just the day..

    Saima from Texas

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  68. Vaish says:

    Hi Amitji,

    Will you be coming to Boston as well?

    Vaish

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  69. Ashesh dave says:

    Dear Amitji,

    Hope to catch you here in NJ- during or after the concert- if you could please spare few moments of your time with us- my family- it would be great!!!!!!!!!!!. see you there. Love
    Ashesh

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  70. Vinod G says:

    Dear Sir

    In 1985 while studying at a jr. college, I fell in love with a girl studying with me and residing not very far from my residence. I never had the guts to tell her my feelings about her. One day she informed me that she wish to come to my house to borrow some books. I knew she was a big fan of yours. I was not a big movie buff at that time. A plan came to my mind. I rushed to the nearby market and bought a lot of your card sized photographs and pasted them on the walls of my room. There were more than 50 photos I pasted that afternoon. She arrived.. she was so impressed, the entire evening she was talking about you and your films. I could feel she has started liking me.Probably she might have thought we shared the same passion - Amitabh Bachhan. Then gradually we came close to each other. One fine day I confessed my love to her. She accepted. I always cherish this memory. In the process of impressing her further I started watching your movies, started liking them and finally I turned your ardent fan. Seen all your movies so far. Not only as an actor or a superstar but you being a humble, sensitive and responsible human being & citizen multiplied my respect towards you and heighten the sense of pride of being your fan. Today my little daughters like watching your movies. They like Abhishek & Aishwarya too.
    Sir, I wish you, Jaya ji, Abhishek & Aishwarya all the happiness of LIFE!
    Thankyou for entertaining us and in the process teaching us modesty and all those good qualities a superstar in hollywood or in our bollywood normally is not suppose to possess.

    Best regards

    Vinod G

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  71. HemRaj Singh says:

    Dear Harsh,
    To my mind the lines by Bachchan ji simply wonder as to what would it be like on the other side of the curtain (death), and unfamiliarity of that side compared to the familiarity on this side appears makes one wonder even more if there will anything even remotely similar to what one is familiar with.
    And the perennial question keeps haunting one — if death is the end or the new beginning or somewhere between the two.
    Rest our dear Mr. Bachchan would explain as to what he makes of it.

    Yours Truly,
    HemRaj Singh

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  72. Radhika says:

    Mr Bachchan!

    Hope you are feeling better. I was just wondering if you could reply to my request.

    ***PLEASE can you consider doing a show in ATLANTA GA****

    This is a first in Bollywood shows, where there is NOT a show in the Southeastern part of the USA…FLORIDA. ATLANTA, WASHINGTON DC, etc…so many usual venues have been neglected!

    WE ALL WANT A CHANCE TO SEE THIS GREAT TOUR IN ACTION!!!!!!

    Please reply soon!

    Love of Love,
    Radhika :)

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  73. manan Bhatt says:

    Sir ,
    i am so looking forward to see you in ATLANTIC CITY
    show . so plz come fast and IF Possible PLz let us Know the Casino that u r staying in
    pLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ PLLZZZZZZZZ PLZZZ
    Thanks
    (732)357-5762

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  74. Nisha says:

    Mr Bachchan,
    hope you are in the pink of your spirits and health.. :)

    see, i told you my comment/ response will get lost in the middle of nowhere of endless entries..and true it did !!!! Will i ever get lucky ?? :(

    SNIFF !!!!!!!!!!!!! SNIFF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    God bless you, take care-
    Nisha

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  75. Malay says:

    Dear Mr. Bachchan ,

    I get pleasantly surprised to note that you select comments of fans & go on to respond to them as well . With your kind of hectic schedule , how do you get time to read all the comments being written here / even a few of them ? There have been reports earlier in the section of press in India that the texts written on the blogs by Superstars are not really written by them but by their helpers . However , reading your texts here ( the honesty of expression & the childlike innocense / simplicity of narration ) , I get a feeling that it could be coming from you only . A helper can put events / thoughts / feelings into sentences but can not live them the way you do . I only wish to get to read more & more from you . It would be so great to learn from your experiences of life & your exposer to the world & times .

    The above thought also pushes me to ask you about various image building / brandbuilding efforts done by people in showbiz to remain in limelight / news all the time . Most of the times , it does not even matter to them what is the need / relevance of the matter at an hour . There seems to be a belief growing - ‘ any publicity is good publicity ‘ . In past , we have seen some unpleasant remarks done on you too by such people . What is your stand on such kind of publicity idea / today’s promotional tactics of people thru media & other plateforms ?

    best regards ,

    Malay M.

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  76. Emaan khan says:

    Ami Uncle…
    What is up dude? I saw the pictures and great to hear about your SFan concert! Wats with the sores? have Salt water! So Now that you have a Little time..Will You Adopt me? Hahahaha..Im Gonnna keep asking!!:P
    Donttt ignore mee..I know where your blog is:P

    Achaa I better Go now..I have to do an Essay..btw yes yes My finals for summer courses at uni went well..just like your shows did..Handed in a Neurospy lab today and Have got One essay to do till Friday on “Child Marriage”..Very Interesting.

    So you updated me, I updated you! thats Life isnt it? Cant be a one way Street Now can It?

    Much Love and kisses..And Dont Over do at the Gym..Why dont you try to swim..it will work all ur muscles and make you feel better and go sleep after an hour swim!

    Okay Write back
    Emaan Khan
    Trent University
    Peterborough
    Canada

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  77. Nitin Punjabi says:

    Wow!

    So many genre of fans you have had and Vinod G….wow! That was a new thing. Nice to be able to interact with you over the blog.

    May the rest of your tour be equally good and best of luck for it and your health.

    nITIn pUNJABi

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  78. Sanjoy Ganguly says:

    Bachchan Da:

    I feel so happy today knowing you have gone for a workout, this is a sign you are getting better and the energy has started kicking in. I continue to pray so that the your batteries
    get fully charged again. SFO is on fire after your departure and people are still in a daze.
    A mania has taken hold and it seems like I have witnessed a historical event. Glad I could attend the show with my small family as I have preserved the tickets for nostalgia, or documentation in American fashion as you have mentioned earlier. But this ticket stub will be accompanied with a verbal account of the day for generations to come by me, my wife and daughter in a way that only Indians can do. Until next time, Nomoskar

    SG/San Jose USA

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  79. Mayurika says:

    Mr. Bachchan,
    Hello,

    When I was opening your blog then I thought I’ll read some thing good in your blog like your father.But there is nothing like that other than a dairy.

    Byee..

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  80. Sheetal Chhabria says:

    still awaiting a reply to my comment on day 75 SIGH.

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  81. Biju Nair says:

    Dear Amitji,

    This is the first time I’ve seen your blog. Got to know about it through the newspaper. Its really wonderful to read it. I’m just one of your million fans that has been following your movies right through the 70’s. You’ve grown into one great artist. Hats off to you Amit sir.

    I wonder how you get the time to write blogs on a daily basis. Is it really you who compile each of your posts?

    Looking forward to read more of your blogs and wish you all the best with your ‘Unforgettable’ tour.

    regards,
    Biju

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  82. Varun Trivedi says:

    hello sir,
    the pics were fantastic…saw it today.hope ur show is doing gr8!!!..nothing much to write…how do u write so much..seems it is heridatery….i cant…i aspire to write as much as u…how do u manage to work so efficently at this age…and yet take some time out for fans like us…its pleasure to read ur blog…it fills like ur talking to me personnely….newys…bye.. take care(cant think of nething else to write!!!!!)…

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  83. pramod-1 says:

    THE MEANING OF DR. HARIVANSH RAI BACHCHAN’S COUPLET IS DEEP. I WILL TRY TO EXPLAIN-
    1. THIS SIDE THERE IS SWEET LIFE LIKE HONEY ALONG WITH THE COMPANY OF BELOVED, WHAT WILL BE THAT SIDE NOBODY KNOWS. (IT SPEAKS ABOUT THE UNCERTAINTY OF LIFE).

    2. AFTER CONSUMING MADHU (SHARAB), I SEE MY BELOVED. BUT WHAT WILL HAPPEN ONCE I COME OUT OF THIS INTOXICATION. MY BELOVED WILL NOT BE THERE (THIS SPEAKS ABOUT MAYA, THE REALITY OF WORLD ie THE WORLD IS UNREAL ANDTRANSIENT.

    3. IT SPEAKS ABOUT THE REALITY OF LIFE AND DEATH. “IS PAAR” MEANS LIFE. “US PAAR” means death.Life is sweet like madhu (honey) but death is enigma. Nobody knows what happens about death.

    This interpretation is mine- I don’t claim that this, and only this is a correct interpretation. Amitabh ji may explain better BECAUSE HE HAS READ MADHUSHALA COMPLETELY, I HAVE NOT.

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  84. parth says:

    what is the secret about your health how u can do lot much work on this age what is the key of being joyful please reply

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  85. Seema says:

    Dear Amitji,

    Ever since the days when I could understand movies till today, I have seen almost all your movies. The acting, those simple yet very superb dance steps ( DON, Sharabi, Yarana )the songs to which you lent your voice, the Miss World pageant in Bangalore, the TV show - I just admire your patience, perseverance and sheer guts with which you have covered this distance in life.

    If the movies showed the actor in you, the blog shows your down to earth attitude - your writing is just amazing. The language, the phrases are inspiring.

    Please perform in Bangalore.
    Love
    Seema

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  86. Rajesh Kejriwal says:

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    So nice of you to reply to so many of your fans!

    These simple, yet personal, touches from you are what endears you to us so much…

    Please keep this communication on… these few WORDS mean a WORLD to us…!

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  87. deepika says:

    ohhhhhhhhh, i feel so bad..how come you never get to see my comments ..!!