Posted on: August 15, 2008 - 7:10 pm
New York, NY USA August 13, 2008 / written on August 15, 2008
There has been a great deal of activity ever since I addressed Mr Parag Gandhi’s complaint. Many on the blog have given their inputs - the pros and cons of it.
My own investigation into the matter and through my efforts with our event managers Wizcraft has revealed a lot of points which is unknown to many. Some of the exchanges that transpired and some of the comments made by the principal characters is also attached for your benefit.
There have been telephone conversations between the promoters and the person concerned which have been heard by Wizcraft on speaker phone. The results are that now Mr Gandhi says on phone that he was not asked to pay. There are accusations by the promoter to Mr Gandhi on certain non payment of past accounts by him to the tune of $50,000/-. I have been given a document signed by the three concerned promoters stating that Mr Gandhi’s accusations are false and that no money was asked of anyone in the ‘meet and greet’. There is now Mrs Gandhi’s desire to come to the London show for the photograph.
All this is so confusing.
Last night we had a press conference in New York on the show and followed by a ‘meet and greet’ as has been the norm at each venue. There were no problems here. The press was held at the Hotel and the ‘meet and greet’ at the HSBC Office Building. We, all the artists and crew went there, everything was perfectly organised. Guests went through a stall where they were registered , we were given a list and names of the guests that were to attend. There were speeches of welcome from senior Bank officials. We were placed in a designated area. All the guests came through in an orderly fashion, spent their moment with each one of us, had their photo taken and then we were led out.
Mr Gandhi’s case smells of everything not being above board and too complicated for us to understand. I put it now to you my readers -
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SITUATION !!
Subject: FW: Comments unforgettable info
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2008 11:26 AM
Conversation: Comments unforgettable info
Sir Fyi,
—— Forwarded Message
From: Majid Mahkri
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:06:23 -0500
To: <paragandhi@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Comments unforgettable info
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Gandhi,
I read your blog and it was disheartening to read your story. Mr. Gandhi, you as a previous promoter can certainly appreciate and know at firsthand what it takes to pull a phenomenal successful show. Also as a promoter, you can certainly recognize all of the great people on your team that made the show a great success. Prior, during and after the show I care very much about my dignity and self respect. Let’s face it, if you have “A” reputation in this business, it is a small world and people will know you by your deeds good or bad.
Once again, I repeat what I said earlier in this email. “You have nothing if your dignity and self respect is questioned”. First and foremost, nor have I met or conversed with you. I was able to trace your story so that it can make clear sense to all who might have been disturbed by your words.
1. Mr. Gandhi, you originally purchased two (2) VIP tickets at the San Francisco (SF) concert, paid in the form of a company check, in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2000). However, you are very well aware that your company check bounced. In the end you had to pay your costs in cash so that you were able to attend the show.
2. Mr. Gandhi, you then called Anish Shah one of our team members in Chicago to purchase two (2) VIP tickets. Your tickets were placed on hold because you were out of state. During this time, we were not aware of your account actions that transpired in SF. One week prior to our show in Chicago, Sam Mehta from our accounting dept. called you for a prompt payment. You then called Anish to provide you with an address for your payment. Your payment in the form of cashier check was received at Anish Shah’s residence in the amount of two thousand dollars (2,000). You were advised by Anish that you can pick up your VIP tickets directly at the Sears Center’s box office when you arrive to the show. During these entire processes there was absolutely no conversation(s) or any promises made by myself, my partners, and or any agents directly related to Live Bollywood Shows for you and your family to meet/greet the stars. Any person(s),or company(s)that were promised to meet/greet the “Unforgettable” Stars were our Platinum and Gold sponsors whom we had a written contract with.
Mr. Gandhi, for generations, our Indian/Pakistani community has dealt with tremendous racism and prejudice worldwide. The “Unforgettable” tour in Chicago was not about Hindu or Muslim race. The “Unforgettable” tour is a prime living example of a wonderful opportunity worldwide to bring all of every race, age and creed together in one place to enjoy and to perhaps forget about the prejudice we face within our own community. Racism is man’s gravest threat to man, the maximum of hatred for a minimum of reasons.
Warm Regards,
Majid A. Mahkri
Thanks!
Prime 7 Holdings
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Subject: amitji shows unforgettable
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2008 2:54 AM
Conversation: amitji shows unforgettable
FYI Sir
From: PARAG GANDHI
Date: August 12, 2008 4:06:01 PM CDT
Subject: amitji shows unforgettable
To,
Amitji, Wizcraft, Monty & Majid Bakri
This email is inregards to previous emails sent
regarding our disappointment in Chicago, Things may
have been said by us and others, but for others we
cannot speak for them or how true their accusations
may be. I can only speak for myself and the
frustrations we went through. It maybe or maynot be
the fault of local promoters but it may be wise in the
future to just say no, So no one feels disappointed or
gets angry.
We all thank our promoters and we all thank the stars
that come to fullfill our hearts in their very tight
schedule. I do not mean to hurt anyone especially Mr.
bachchan who I adore immensely.
If this has caused any pain to him or his staff I from
the bottom of my heart am very truly sorry.
In a point of frustration people from both sides may
say things out of sheer anger, but after a while
calmer heads prevail.
I reiterate I can only speak for my self. What we
heard from others is only here say and may not be
factual.
Once again Im truly sorry if Mr.Bachchan’s feelings
were in anyway hurt and as well as Wizcraft. This is
not my intention.
Thank You
Parag
Subject: FW: Your complaint regarding deliverables by the Chicago promoters
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 11:46 AM
Conversation: Your complaint regarding deliverables by the Chicago promoters
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Parag responded to the email that I sent him.
I have replied to him.
I have forwarded the mail trail to you for your guidance.
Thanks & Regards
Sabbas Joseph
—–Original Message—–
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 11:45 AM
To: ‘PARAG GANDHI’
Cc: ‘Andre Timmins’
Subject: RE: Your complaint regarding deliverables by the Chicago promoters
Dear Parag,
Thank you for writing in such detail.
First, we do not take comments being made about our artistes or us as
organizers lying down….because we believe that we are responsible and
everyone who functions within our system also functions responsibly. Most
important, Mr. Bachchan has always represented Indian cinema with passion,
dignity and responsibility and it abhorring to find irresponsible comments
being made and holding him responsible for deals that he is not aware of and
has no reason to be part of.
On a more important front, let me also point out that you have consistently
tried to blame the artists and especially Amitji, which I definitely protest
about. Neither did Amitji make the commitment to you, nor was he aware of
such a desire from your end or your wife’s end. Money or no money, Mr.
Bachchan has always gone out of his way to interact with fans (he always
maintains that it is their love that keeps him going)and your previous work
with him, that you have written about, should be sufficient proof of his
commitment and belief in his fans.
You have posted your comment on a blog site for general public to see. This
is obviously in public view and hence this is no longer a private matter.
Further, yes we have questioned the Chicago promoters and they’ve asked us
for proof that something like what you’ve claimed has been committed by
them. Unfortunately, now I understand that you have no evidence of an email
commitment, or a ticket / letter that makes such a commitment, etc. I really
wish you had such a document, which we could have made them responsible for.
On one side, according to you, Majid & Co. have made commitments to you in
private, which they have not honoured. The only way that one can redress
your grievance is by confronting them with the evidence or at least a
face-to-face with you. We are ready to do all that we can in our power to
address your issues. However, keeping in mind your need for privacy, we can
only drop this issue, for the moment.
Yes both as responsible organizers, people who care about Indian cinema fans
and indeed as fellow humans, we would like to help and assist in any way
possible.
Without continuing to make accusations about the entire world, if you have
any logical solutions that you would like to offer, do let me know.
Thanks & Regards
Sabbas Joseph
—–Original Message—–
From: PARAG GANDHI [mailto:paragandhi@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 12:58 AM
To: Wiz Sabbas Joseph
Subject: RE: Your complaint regarding deliverables by the Chicago promoters
sabbas,
I wrote to you in confidentiality, this is how its
done. VIP tickets are sold with zero values printed
onthem and sold at ridiculous prices. Someone in your
office forwarded my email to the chicago promoters,
this should not have been done.
Since the morning I have had many phone calls with
threats to have me killid, please do not forward this
reply to Chicago.
i wrote to you as not just a fan but a previous
promoter who has worked with Amitji in the past in
1993.
All email should remain in privacy and your own
internal investigation should be carried out.
by writing to you I thought emails will be private and
not forwarded, now that this has happened you have put
not only my life in jeopardy but that of my family.
I will not detract my statement or emails we spent
alot of monies from tickets to airfare on the promise
directly made by the promoter to my wife, we did not
need to attend Chicago since we already saw the show
in San Francisco, we only went if a photo was a
possibility, if it was not all they had to say was no.
the story could have ended their.
I did Amitji show in 93 and not once were the paying
public treated in this matter, we made sure to the
capacity we new what we could do. At that show Amitji,
Anil Kapoor, Boney Kapoor and Kirit Trivedi were all
in agreement that me at the age of 24 back then single
handed did the show without any hiccups and everyone
was treated like normal people. Those days even today
are unmatchable.
As a promoter and a fan I was quite dissappointed on
the whole meet n greet, starting late, coming from
back doors, leaving from back doors, public still
waiting in line only to be told everyone had left.
Their are classes in life
people who spend their hard earned money to see the
stars we grew up watching..
and the stars who should at every turn acknowledge how
hard it is to make money and for the fans to spend
this kind of money too see them should be appreciated.
That did not happened..again the stars have proven to
the world that fans mean nothing outside of a venue,
the fans are only good to the point as we buy tickets
and thats all.
The people with real class are us the payiong public,
i always thought Amitji and family were different and
beyond this, I was proven wrong with humility.
I can only speak for myself and family, and only told
you what we heard from others. i have a copy of the
cashiers check but what good would that do. by
forwarding me email you guys at Wizcraft have put the
lives of my family in jeopardy..
Its a shame that the person i grew up watching, the
reason I learned Hindi couldnt wait another 10 min to
fullfill the fans request.
We are hurt and saddened, more my wife than anybody
else. I brought my newborn to enjoy what I enjoyed
growing up…Amitji.. A story that will never be told
to him ever.
Im a hurt fan with a wife who is totally devestated,
not only because she could not meet Amitji but the
amount of money we spent from tickets to airlines to
hotel to changing flights again to time spent waiting
in line for hours with a newborn in hand to
babysitting of our other two children in San
Francisco.
Its sheer total frustration and disappointment.
Im sorry to be writing such harsh comments but the
fact is a fact and the truth will always be supreme.
i hope after reading this email that this will stay
private and not be disclosed, even now while writing
this email im getting phone call from Chicago, scared
to answer, knowing that we have already been
threatened.
A lost fan
Parag
— Wiz Sabbas Joseph
> Hi Parag,
>
> I will have our team dealing with the Chicago
> promoters get an answer from
> Majid & Co. and we will revert to you.
>
> I wish you had some evidence. Or is the way in which
> such deals are done in
> the US? A zero payment receipt leaves you with
> little value to claim.
>
> Don’t misunderstand. We don’t doubt your credibility
> or anything that you
> are saying.
>
> It hurts everyone, that someone who came to our
> event was cheated by someone
> down the line.
>
> We will revert to you as soon as we have the
> relevant information.
>
> Thanks & Regards
>
> Sabbas Joseph
>
>
> —–Original Message—–
> From: PARAG GANDHI [mailto:paragandhi@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:50 PM
> To: Wiz Sabbas Joseph
> Subject: Re: Your complaint regarding deliverables
> by the Chicago promoters
>
> sabbas joseph,
>
>
> my name is
> Parag Gandhi
>
>
> address i will only provide after initial contact.
> this was truly a sorry event for my family and
> others.
>
> we were issued tickets that had a 0$ value listed
> and
> charged 2000 dollars in this we were to be part of
> the
> meet and greet , the people who told that we were on
> the meet and greet are the promotors
>
> Syed Monty
> Majid Bakri
> Anish Shah
> A person you know very well Manish Patel also was
> told that we were part of the meet and greet, at the
> promoters behest because of delayed flights from new
> jersey we were told to change our flights to a later
> flight next day( this cost us 1100) tochange, we did
> not mind because this was an opportunity for my wife
> and new born to meet Mr. Bachchan and family, I have
> already done his shows in 91 and 93 so this was more
> for them.
> To travel back and forth fron san francisco with a
> baby, to wait in line 4 hours, to be lied to and
> then
> ditched at the last moment is very disheartning.
>
> We are the the only ones there were people there
> from
> Florida who paid 20000 dollars to Majid Bakri and
> that
> “bastard” never answered the phone. Same thing with
> me
> Syed Monty told me blank face Parag after my family
> comes in , i will let your family in right away,but
> thats not what happened, All the muslims connected
> with the promotors were sent in first and 10- 15
> people were left in line only to be told 20 min
> later
> that everyone had left.
>
> This is a shame on the part of not only wizcraft but
> for the entire bachchan team.
>
> awaiting your response
>
> parag
> — Wiz Sabbas Joseph
>
> > Dear Mr. Parag Gandhi,
> >
> >
> >
> > I introduce myself as Sabbas Joseph, one of the
> > directors of Wizcraft, the
> > global promoters of The Unforgettable Tour.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thank you for bringing to our notice your
> experience
> > in Chicago and the
> > commitments that were made to you and your family
> > about the meet-n-greet,
> > etc.
> >
> >
> >
> > Could you please forward us all communication in
> > this regard and the various
> > pieces of documentation that you have exchanged
> with
> > the promoters that you
> > have named.
> >
> >
> >
> > Further, we would appreciate your providing us
> your
> > telephone contacts,
> > address, etc. so that our team can speak to you to
> > discuss this in detail.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks & Regards
> >
> >
> >
> > Sabbas Joseph
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
Subject: FW: Your complaint regarding deliverables by the Chicago promoters
> Dear Mr. Parag Gandhi,
>
>
>
> I introduce myself as Sabbas Joseph, one of the
> directors of Wizcraft, the
> global promoters of The Unforgettable Tour.
>
>
>
> Thank you for bringing to our notice your experience
> in Chicago and the
> commitments that were made to you and your family
> about the meet-n-greet,
> etc.
>
>
>
> Could you please forward us all communication in
> this regard and the various
> pieces of documentation that you have exchanged with
> the promoters that you
> have named.
>
>
>
> Further, we would appreciate your providing us your
> telephone contacts,
> address, etc. so that our team can speak to you to
> discuss this in detail.
>
>
>
> Thanks & Regards
>
>
>
> Sabbas Joseph
>
>
>
>
Dear Dad,(Amitji)
I have lost some very dear people too in my life-first was my grandpa,then my aunt,my first husband died of cancer when he was barely 35 years old in 2003,and then my very dear father 2 years ago….one irreplaceable loss after another….
Now Parag has given me a new life when I was left alone with two kids Omkar (13 years old now) and Pranav (9 years old now) and I look upto you as my father,I can’t ask for more….
Love and sincere regards and may you mother’s soul rest in peace-she was beautiful and so is your blog….
Priya Gandhi (Parag Gandhi’s wife)
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From DAY 111(i), 2008/08/15 at 6:25 AM
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A lot of you guys have totally misunderstood my husband and I-where did we ever mention that we travelled with a newborn? Our son Aryan is 1 year old….a lot of things have been taken in the wrong sense….just wake up and read and try to understand with a level head….we are die hard fans and that is why we watched the show twice-once in SFO where we live and in Chicago where my husband Parag Gandhi was born and raised….many of you are talking nonsense-use your brains a lit bit….Priya Gandhi [ Reply ] From DAY 111, 2008/08/14 at 5:17 AM
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Priya gandhi
parag
oooh…how exciting…our own little murder mystery…
will read up later and comment…
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Happy Independence Day to you Sir and all the fellow readers of your blog.
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I am the first to comment here. WO!!!! it feels so good.
amit ji i think you have written day as 113 after 111. You might edit the post to clarify this mistake. and. ur are my favourite actor!
I thought firstly to comment here without reading what you’ve posted. But now i am going to read it . Thank you. Keep rocking India and HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!
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hi amitji
good morning
happy independence day to you!!!
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I wish I knew how to navigate this blog better, that way I wouldn’t have wasted time writing for the previous entry talking about giving celebrities a break. ha ha. I completely missed all this eventfulness in this entry….which I cannot make myself read entirely, but Anyways as I laugh to myself I’ll part with saying that I hope and I pray that everyone here finds peace of mind and figures out how to find a common ground without bringing anyone else down. Good luck Mr. Bachchan and Co for their show/shows (that are remaining) and good luck to all the promotors and Mr and Mrs. Gandhi. Good vibes your way from Sunny Valencia California!!! toodles!
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Dear Mr. Bachan,
I sit with tears in my eyes as I have just read your blog about your mother. I cannot express in words how it has touched my heart. As a new mother, I can only hope I can inspire my son half as much as your mother has you. Her story has inspired me and reminded me that I am responsible for molding a human being. I also have looked up to you since I was 3, though I am not Indian and do not speak hindi (I used to love watching your physical comedy, esp in Yaarana) and wish you and your family all the best.
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Hey Amitabh,
Parag who???? I’d say Day 111(i) has erased all our memories of Parag. I’d also say you do the same ! There are more beautiful things in life to savour, your blogs being one of them !
Sorry cant be of much help here.
Have a lovely day ahead !
Regards,
Jagz, Sydney Australia
Big B Yahoo Group
Amitabh is the best !
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Dear Amit uncle,
I was angry at Mr. Parag at first for making false accusations then I felt sorry for Mr Parag and his wife when they said they got death threats and have 3 kids at home and a year old son who they call newborn. They apologized and kept giving explantions and I thought we were all very harsh on him and he just wants to get a point accross that promotors take money for meet and greet. After reading todays blog I feel that they have misused ur blog to get attention. Its very sad that Mr. Gandhi not only is wrong but also a rascist. I dont understand why every good thing or an event always has a controversy attached to it. Its an excellent show and every single one has worked so hard and instead of hearing about your day today expreiences that you wrote earlier like the street performers and New york life, I am sorry you have to deal with this. You are such a beautiful writer and in a way I am very inspired by your beautiful thoughts and the way you see the world….. We love you Sir and again Mr. Parag is not worth your tensions, worries and time…
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This is indeed too complicated to understand. It seems that Parag is contradicting himself about whether to blame you and the stars or the promoters. He and his wife also can’t decide whether they travelled with a new-born or not. I also have one question: Why bring a newborn or even a one-year old?? At this age, the son will have no recollection of this event!!!. People can’t remember anything prior to age 3 or 4.
To more imprtant things: Happy Independence Day to you and all Indians out there!
Good luck with your new film releasing today. Normally I would see it opening day but I am seeing your show tonight.
That brings me to wishing you another successful show on Long Island. I will be in the 16th row screaming and applauding as usual.
Love,
Rochelle
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Happy Independence Day, BIG B.
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It is kind of confusing….and I think it is a big misunderstanding and has taken a life of it’s own. I really think that you need to get on the phone with the Gandhi’s and clarify. It is obvious that all they wanted was to meet you and come on very few people will go to the trouble of catching two shows in two different cities. Give them a break and acknowledge their “fan” value - whatever that means. Heck, I did not have a heart to leave my older kids (6 and 3) in Boston and come to NYC for the show. So let’s just move on - it is a brand new day and the possibilities are endless!
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we are waiting amitji plz wish us HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY and happy rakhi……:)
and forget about mr gandhi………..amitji u are really a grt human being….ur wishes are always like ……..heaven for ur fans….
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Dear Amitji,
The truth always lies in the middle. Just forget and forgive and move on. And let the world go on and happiness flow on.
Love,
Subramanian Iyer
Toronto Canada
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Dear Mr.B,
It seems like from reading all these posts, emails etc. that ofcourse Mr.& Mrs.Gandhi had some inconvinience during the show and they may have been able to get some kind of verbal commitment on local promoter side to get them in.
Now, all that being said their story has lot of holes in it too. Mr.Gandhi has used word ‘New born’ several times in all his communications while Mrs.Gandhi keep calling their sone one year old. Mr.Gandhi is blaming $2000 VIP tickets as part of the loss but he himself agreed to buy VIP tickets to sit in front rows, that has nothing to do with him being able to meet you personally. I think I lost any sympathy for him when be brought ‘Race’ card into the equation. He says that he was born and brought up in USA and he still talks about being discriminated because of race/religion is absured. If I had to judge the whole thing in brief, I would say they are trying every thing (as they say in hindi sham, dam, dand, bhed) to meet you and I think it is just plain wrong on their part. Also, he is forgetting that population of people from India and neighboring country has doubled or may be more in USA since 1993.
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Hello All,
Happy independence day…THis is the longest and very very boring blogs which I has appeared on bigadda.com.
Anyways parag and priya have been caught redhanded…trying to get mileage from unforgettable shows controversy…yawn..yawnnnn…feeling sleepy reading the entire story….maybe a new movie could be made….titled…Bloggers tussi chor hoon…
Yawnnn………….yaaaaaaaaaaaaa………bye
Parry
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Dear Sir,
It’s sad that you have to justify everything to people. I guess Mr Ghandi has got nothing better to do with his money but waste thousands in travelling to see you… saying that, he is lucky he has that kind of money, I guess money can buy everything…
Saima from Texas
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A new movie titled : Parag Gandhi : A flop blogger
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oh boy! what a mess this has turned into. forgive and forget. Move on Amitji.
please concentrate on your show tonite!!
and how on earth did I not know about the meet and greet in NY yesterday. what a shame! I would have loved to be there. well, anyways as long as I get to see you tonite in full form thats what matters.
Looking forward to having a blast !!!
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hey Day 113 is a mountain made out of a mole hill!
love
cool
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Mr Gandhi and others have a valid point but due to death threats , Parag is backing out. We know what the promoters did in toronto. We have seen in chicago. Good to see that promoter in vancouver put his foot down. The prices charged by these artists are so high that promoters have been left with no alternative than to resort to such tactics. In toronto people with $30/$60 tickets were seen sitting with $ 100 ticket persons. This is first time in history that promoters are doing this kind of thing due to the high amount charged by the artists. If Mr Parag says that muslims were allowed to go inside and meet him and they were told to wait–he must be right. Race/caste/religion favouritism exists everywhere.Hats off to Vancouver promoter. He preferred to cancel the show than paying an exhorbitent amount to these artists. Let us not suppress Parag just being he is a whistle blower.
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Dear Amitabh Bachchan,
Happy Independence Day to you & all your family !
Have a beautiful day and a wonderful evening !
God bless.
With much love.
Tatiana S. USA
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hello sir,
these people are really confused and according to me no more importance should be given to them and none of your fans are doubting you so let wizcraft deal wit it. you should in no way meet them specially in newyork or london . I think that would not be justified because if their story has a pinch of truthness than the other people waiting in the line will get upset and all will demand a meet . so just leave them as they have no proof . i just had heard in houston that people who buy vip tickets get to meet you but have no details futher on that as i had not bought one.
regards
renuka
houston
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Hello Mr. Bachan,
I’ll always following your news, because you are my favorite film star. I wait for new film and will collect your film.
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Sir
Please take care of your health and move on with your shows. Let Wizcraft and the organizers deal with this Parag Gandhi .
He is just doing fake drama to get your attention and to some extent he succeeded.
Please do not agree to meet him. It will only encourage similar behaviour from other fans who will start using similar means to use your name or get to you.
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Raat hui ’so-jane’ do..
Baat gai…so…jane…do…
Move on,
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Bachana ee bloggers,,,lo mein (parag) aa gayan…..
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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO YOU AND ALL IN YOUR TEAM
AND TO ALL THE OTHER BLOGGERS
LOVE RENUKA
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AA AB LAUT CHALEIN…..AA AB LAUT CHALEIN…..AA AB LAUT CHALEIN…..AA AB LAUT CHALEIN…..
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Did Parag Gandhi ever give you evidence of his cousin brother being Abhishek’s roommate? Did he give you evidence of him being the promoter of your shows in 91 and 93?
On one side he writes on your blog to say sorry to you and on the other hand he starts blaming you again on the email sent to WizCraft.
I believe Mr. & Mrs Gandhi have no relavent facts and are just trying to shoot in the dark. However, it is very important to get to the bottom of this to prove his remarks false, so no one in the future would think about getting in the limelight by making false accusations.
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My Dear Big B,
Good luck with you NY show. I love reading your blog. Your parents will be happy and smiling with contentment for having brought up a successful and accomplished son as you are. Today is an auspicious day, as we do “Varamahalakshmi pooja” in south. Wish you and your family good luck.
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KABHI ALVIDA NA KEHNAAA..UNCLE SAM
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Mr Bachan,
WOW these are grown up people discussing this, i mean mr parag you bring this out on mr bachan blog and then redicule the fact that you did not get a chance to meet them because at one time you were a promoter and are a big fan of mr bachan. Please its is just an ego issue with you because you and your family did not get a chance to meet and great them… as an outsider reading this it all sound like that it is just mr parag ego was hurt and you are acting out… its understood you have a young child but who is telling you to travel for 4 hours from one town to another to see the show again… you are doing that because of your choice regardless of what anyone promises you…. i mean go see the dame show enjoy it and go home what is the big deal if you don’t get to meet them… think about it there are people who pay $50 bucks for the ticket, go see the show ,enjoy it and go home… look at the the hard work the starts are putting in they barely get to be in one city for not more than 24 hours perform and then travel the next day for the next show.. . Simple… Mr Bachan please don’t waste your time with all of this… even though i am not able to see your show in new york this weekend i know that you and your team will rock it nyc you are the super star……… lots of love AMZ…….
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Dear Amit ji,
Thanks for all you do for the fans. You, Abhishek, and the family go out of your ways to greet and meet the fans.
Clearly the Parag Gandhi episode is a matter between him and the promoters and it was wrong for him to drag you in the situation.
Good luck to you and the family with all your upcoming shows and movies.
Jai Shree Ram,
Mitesh
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hello sir happy indipendanceday
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people can be manipulative and obnoxious at times..
There is a lot of disconnect in the story - Mr. Parag in his blog blaming you and then responding again claiming he didn’t want to blame you, not providing any documentation to promoters and claiming now threats to his life? oh, and what about promoters “always” blame stars thing..speaking from experience Mr. Gandhi?????
looks like our bollywood “masala” story…
why would a “sensible” man with 3 kids (2 from wifey’s earlier marriage) to look after spend such enormous amount of money to get a photograph with Mr. Bachchan? (didnt he meet you in 1993 show anyway?) Wouln’t he be better off using that money from his own’s family’s sake?? and now he is talking about showing up at London show…verryyyyy interesting person!
Does he care to send ALL THE SO-NOT-NEEDED money to me? i would invest and earn more on the top…just kidding..
wake up Mr. Parag..what are you thinking?????
Veena
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Amitji has asked for response from the readers of his blog.
I just feel that we are spending too much time on this issue of mr. gandhi. We should not kill the momentum of a man who wishes to express himself through this medium by taking so much time on issues of personal nature.
I am receipient of personally signed photos that Jayaji couriered to me from Mumbai to London on my request when I met them just casually. Not one but three pictures of jayaji and three pictures of Amitji one for my wife, son and daughter. Now that clearly rests the case that the bachchans are not untouchables but truly unforgettable.
I think what is unfair is that parags e mail address was made available on the blog.
I read this blog purely to enjoy the freedom of expression that Amitji enjoys via this medium but still entitled to his privacy. It is joy to hear a heart out. Alphabets are just letters but the way they are weaved and stitched together makes the difference and that is poetry. I am not saying he is being poetic here but I feel this is almost his own attempt to connect with himself and express himself to the values he believes in even if they are not the ones in which he lives. Let him get harmony in his life of thought, action and deed.
lets just enjoy this expression of writing and not turn it into a traumatic experience for him to read back what the readers write.
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Dear Amit Ji,
I think this issue needs to rest now. Every body in the world knows your character. Spotless clothing need’s no cover.
Now one very Important thing. I know one desi treatment(From your own kitchen that will cure your allergies for ever -> Guarantee.
Just let me know if you come across this mail because I suspect my emails go unnoticed like hundred others because we(your fans) r too many in number.
So I wanted to make sure what I speak on this blog has a meaning.
Joy Kumar
HRD Dept (NY city Govt)
New York
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Amitabh Sir,
I frankly think this is a case of a disgruntled person taking out his frustrations on you and your ‘Unforgettables’ team….I am sure you looked into this matter seriously and came out the facts…It’s better you continue thinking about your future schedule than dwelling on this matter….My brother and i met you during the shooting of ‘Major Sahab’ in NDA,pune…I didnt have the courage but my brother who has ‘cerbral palsy’ had chatted with you…He was taken aback with your kind and caring nature..May you continue do well in the futur!!
reagrds
Pulkit
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Well…now I feel suspicious about the intentions of Mr. Parag…He doesn’t seem that forthright in what exactly is the problem…He seems both defensive and confused to me…Mr. Bachchan I would suggest that you close this issue…Let the promoters/Wizcraft handle it…There have been lot of accusations…I would say to Mr. Parag and/or his wife - “think before you blame”…The Unforgettables is an awesome team. You rock Mr. Bachchan!
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IS BAAT (LEN-DEN) KA GAWAAH KHUDA……KHUDA GAWAAH…..KUDA
GAWAAH….
IS BAAT (LEN-DEN) KA GAWAAH KHUDA……KHUDA GAWAAH…..KUDA GAWAAH….
IS BAAT (LEN-DEN) KA GAWAAH KHUDA……KHUDA GAWAAH…..KUDA GAWAAH….
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Dear Boss,
On your write up about your dear mother, I just couldn’t speak anything for a long time, I just didn’t know what to comment on it, was overwhelmed, so I just left a blank message.
Regarding this Parag Gandhi business, don’t know what ever it is, but I don’t really trust Mr. Gandhi, his messages seems…I don’t know what, but doesn’t really ring true some how to my ears.
Happy Independance Day, Jai Hind.
Later
G
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RAM JAANE…RAM JAANE…RAM JAANE…
KAISE HUAN HEIN YEH RAAM JAANE….KAISE BANAA YEH TERA BADNAAM JAANE…RAM JAANE….RAM JAANE..
KAISE HUAN HEIN YEH RAAM JAANE….KAISE BANAA YEH TERA BADNAAM JAANE…RAM JAANE….RAM JAANE..
KAISE HUAN HEIN YEH RAAM JAANE….KAISE BANAA YEH TERA BADNAAM JAANE…RAM JAANE….RAM JAANE..
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Dear Amitji,
Happy Independence day…India turned 61…
Parag’s story looks interesting….
With love,
Vinay
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Respected Amitji,
There might be some truth because “Bina Aag ke Dhuan Nahi Hota”. Anyway since the whole episode is so confusing even to you who have ready access to all the facts, I think this should not be discussed by others who are not involved anymore.
Wish you, your family and your team a very happy Independance Day.
Yours,
Bharat Doshi
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dear amitji, happy independence day to you,heard in the news that you have fever? looks like you need to rest..take care get well soon!
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Thank you sir for putting all these chain of mails in your blog. Let them fight it out and bring peace to your life. Otherwise your name would have been unnecessarily dragged by media and we would have been bombarded with breaking news from all the TV channels…:)..
Thank you for writing such a beautiful blog on your mother. Brought tears in my eyes. Must congratulate you on your writing skill.
Sir, one request. Please enact some of your comedy scenes form the movies like AAA, Sharabi,Desh Premee, Mahan on this unforgettable tour.
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Dear Mr. Bachchan,
It appears to me that Mr. Parag Gandhi went overboard in pointing fingers, perhaps in anger and frustration. Of course, it goes without saying that you have nothing to do with this controversy and it is indeed nice of you to have looked into the matter.
However, all said and done, let Mrs. Gandhi come over with Mr. Gandhi and personally meet and apologize. It would feel better that way. There is no point disappointing someone, fan or no fan.
Wouldn’t you agree?
Yours Truly
HemRaj
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Thanx for putting everything in day light.. that will certainly make ordinary audience like us that biggest star like u ..actually cares for us
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Moral of the story is: you just cannot make promoter to anyone. If the promoters are not reliable they can cheat sentimental fans in the name of the stars. But on the other hand how it is possible to find really reliable promoters? Do such individuals exist? Even if they may, how is it possible to find them?
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Dear Amitabh Jee
Its really getting confusing. I was following this incident with great interest and based on what we have learnt, it appears that Mr Gandhi bought VIP ticket for $2000 for Chicago show .
Mr gandhi chooses to believe that perhaps with that ticket he was promised a photo with stars as well. If its verbal commitment then no one would ever know but it seems there are no written commitment to that effect .
I think thats where the matter ends unless there is more to it that one doesnt know .
Rajeev
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Hi Amitji,i said so…these r onloy publicity starved people who go to such lengths to catch your attention..learn to ignore such people plss love and respect gurpreet
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Dear Mr.Amitabh,
A lot of dirty linen is washed in public by Mrs.& Mr.Pag Gandhi and M/s.Wizcraft and Big B’s name is also bought in. Please conclude this the way that they may be right and they may be wrong after all the customer is the king. Concert organizers were not selected on the basis of their track records or level of education. Many film concerts were organised by Don Dawood Ibrahim. The nexus in between the Hindi film industry and the underworld is known to even kindergarten kids. The qualification for organising any concert is merely money and money power only or at times musle power. At various occassions some front men were used to hide the real promoters identity. They may use their ill gotten money for such grand occassions also.Forget Mrs & Mr. Parag and M/s.Wizcraft as both were two sides of one coin only. Mr.Parag himself accepts that he organised a concert of Big B in 1993 and now in 2008 it is the turn of M/s.Wizcraft and hence I don’t see any difference in the attitude of both of you.
We have seen musicians,actors, actresses ,producers directors dances to the tune of Dawood and his hench men in various TV channels. We have seen actresses arrested with dons and sent to high security prisons in news channels.Ask Mahesh Bhatt the status of filmwallas. Like every spheres of life in Indian society,the film society is also filled with the good, bad and the ugly.Someone sponsors someones birthday party and at the fag end you can see the host covers his/her face and weeping inconsolably. Some so called celebrities are not ready to act with some others.This is Bollywood. So please just enjoy the show and leave the rest for speculation. It is very simple mathematics that promotors were organising concerts for their monetary gains.
Bygones are bygones! Forget ! It is better late than never. Big B’s illustrations about his mother touched my heart. But one doubt is that once your mother ordered you to bounce back on your childhood foes and you punched them. If so why you failed to punch a single mugger in the Hotel? It touched me most where you said that you Late Shri. H.Bachchan & Srimati.Teji bachan recited together and now that two voices were silent.
Your best blog till date is this one about your mother. Gandhis come and go every now and then.Avoid such things in future. But hearing your mother from you got a place in our heart for ever.Ostensibly, due to the fact that I am living far away from my mother and father and hence it touched me more.
Thanks,
HARI V.NAIR
BHARUCH[GUJ.]
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wow.. this so complicated and confusing… I wish you have a great show tonight in NY!
Vrnda
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Feew lines in this embriglio and I thought why the hell am I reading this…..For me it was the worst Blog in all of it…..spoiled my mood on this independence day….Mr Bachchan..its your blog what ever you may wish you can write but please take a little note of the fact that one so called mr Gandhi can not take you for a ride and spoil the mood of other readers who are used to read so good writings from you side.
If Possible could you please keep these issues away from your blog and let them solve it and resolve it. Please do not bother others and watse others time in making them read a nonsense war of false pride and flase accusations!!!!
I hope you get the point from an audience point of view….. Its like Indian news channels… they promise news and deliver intertainment…as you had said earlier in your blog.
Take care,
Umesh Yadav
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Geez Big B,
We’ve got our own little family issue to resolve:)) Thanks for including your extended family in this. I know is this is going to sound rude, but this family is not die hard fans, they are WACKO’s. She’s addressing you as “DAD”…..hello woman, leave these rishtay’s as they are please.
(indian accent:))The only point to be noted my lord is this, most likely this couple was promised something. They already had seen the show in SF, so obviously, they were expecting more, otherwise, why would you go through the trouble of flying to Chicago.
Gandhi’s, you needed a babysitter for the youngest child and should’ve brought the 2 older ones along. They are old enough to remember the event.
Anyways let it go, take it as lesson learned. Next time donate your money to charity……….ok
Baljit
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An easy fix would be to just let his family meet your family .. I don’t think you need to explain all that .. I think your blog on your mother was the best ever .. keep it up .. it was great seeing you in person yesterday!! Thanks …
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Sir,
There are wise people and not so wise people in the world, Mr P Gandhi has paid a price for his mistake, big or small. Hopefully he will learn to be a better person. May he be forgiven. (I could not read it all, got lost, and the boss!!)
The situation, I had never thought it would come to this, wohi hoga jo manzure Khuda ho, as I had said somewhere before.
Daksha
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Dear Dad,
Hope all is well….
Mr. Majid bhai sent me an e-mail which is part of the blog but our response to his e-mail is not there,which actually proves that he was not revealing/telling the truth about a lot of things….It is still a dream to see you in person for me and get your autobiography signed and that is why I kept insisting Wizcraft to meet you in NY or London- NY was too short a notice as I have to make arrangements for my 3 children,I have no family here to help and Parag works 6 days a week,so I picked the London venue….Please give 5 minutes to Parag to explain the whole situation as the promoters are covering up on a lot of things which have not surfaced yet….please spare a few minutes either on the phone or oblige to meet Parag somewhere,he will bring all possible proof….please oblige and have some patience and listen carefully before you jump to any conclusions-we do not want anything from anybody-we are not asking for a refund-we don’t want any publicity,after all this is over and solved,by the end of the day,we will be forgotten and will be somebody in this world but you still be the BIG B….love u lots,long live and GOD BLESS.
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I still wish if I could get a picture with you though … I will try to come out of my office today in lunch break … you will be tired in the night after the show .. so I will not bother you in the night .. and if you are here this weekend I will see you for sure … AMITJI!! HAVE A GREAT CONCERT TODAY!!
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Dear Mr B,
This Parag and company seem like crooks.
Parag says that the baby is new born, wife says one year old.
They leave their 13 year old and 9 year old alone for a couple of days to attend a show.
Once they say they do not have enough money to give the promoters to meet you and they spend $ 6,000/- to attend show in Chicago.
Now ready to spend thousands of $ again to attend show in NYC or London.
What is the use of mentioning my grandfather died, aunt died, husband died and father died over and over again. This is no reality TV show.
My words do seem hard, but trust me you won’t get any sympathy draging deceased people into it.
You say you did not raise fingers at Mr B then what is the meaning of “This is a shame on the part of not only wizcraft but for the entire bachchan team.”
I think Mr Gandhi you are a fake and a liar. Period.
-Vikas.
Big B Yahoo Group.
Kolkata.
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Dear Dad,
you have to understand that you have millions to back you,also Wizcraft,promoters who constantly lie and a ton of others who will do anything to cover up their mistakes ….on the other hand,here it is just me and Parag….where’s the balance?-we are honest people who work hard for a living and will stand by truth-truth alone triumphs.We also believe in Lord Almighty who will definitely guide us through this confusion-it is only a question of time.Past should never be brought up in a mess like this,let’s deal with right now and future….love-Priya Gandhi
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Another point where you are not getting the clear Pic. We talked to to Monty he told us to arrange payment to Anish, All the meet and greet and promises were entirely by Mr. Monty. Monty and Majid are trying to brush the blame off onto Anish for not apparent reason,you may want to talk to them.
By the way Amitji and Wizcraft have always asked us for proof, we have have always said we are ready to forward it anytime, So now I call upon Amitji and Wizcraft could you please forward this document of 50,000 that these Chicago promoters have made up and given to you, you owe me that due right.
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Dear Amitji,
Thank you for going above & beyond your way to find the truth- parag did write in his first blog that he had a newborn baby!! now their story has changed. Anyway, we move on- happy independence day to you and to all Indians today.
love,
Ashesh
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Hi Amit Uncle,
With all due respect to Ms Gandhi…she should really RE READ her husband’s post and see that he did in fact state, several times, that he was travelling with his “newborn” waiting for four hours…To suggest that we, as readers and fans of you, are not using our “level heads” is absolutely insulting and frankly, I’m tired of hearing about them…Now that everything is in public view and there is a backlash, the Gandhi family wish to retract their statements…I, as your fan, do not accept any apologies from them. This may be wrong for me to say, but Uncle, I can not. It seems fake to me. They (Mr and Ms Gandhi) blasted you and your family, then when push came to shove, it’s now, “Dad, oh… oh we’re sorry, we are still your die hard fans”??? Give me a break…They have received more than their fair share of your time and effort.
Amit Uncle, I really enjoyed your post in memory of your Ma…It made me remember my dad. He died 16 years ago (Nov 10) in an industrial accident. I was pregnant with my daughter (the first grand c