Posted on: August 26, 2008 - 8:29 am
London, UK August 26, 2008/ written for August 25, 2008 2:25 am
My apologies to all ! I am late and there is really no excuse for that, but I am putting in something for yesterday even though I am in tomorrow. For tomorrow there will be a separate issue. I hope. Hate promising and then not keeping up to it.
Phenomenal !! Just that one word to describe the London Concert. The venue, the audience and fans and well wishers, the performances by all. Just on a different high. And the quality of the production was unbelievable. I cannot even begin to describe to you the atmosphere back stage. The performers, the dancers, the crew, the production, the security, the helpers everyone bursting with enthusiasm. Screaming encouragement to each other at every entry and exit. We almost out- voiced the sold out 20,000 venue.
The customary prayer meet just before we all go on stage was different yesterday. We all hold hands, everyone of us performing and not performing. Viraf of Wizcraft and the one that controls and runs the show technically, then leads us into it. There is a moment of personal silence as we all bend our heads and remember divinity. That over, Abhishek asks everyone to put our palms together one over the other and screams -
“What time is it ?”
And all of us scream back, pulling our palms in the air - “SHOWTIME !”
Yesterday we did it three times instead of the one. I think that did it.
I will consider it an attempt at blowing my own rather rusty trumpet, if I were to describe the show as has been asked by many, so I shall refrain. But what I shall do is put in a few of the sms’s received on the concert. They would be self explanatory.
Everything worked to clockwork efficiency, right from the timing of the start ( it had to, we were in Great Britain on British ground ) to the ending before the curfew started. Yes, we had a designated time format dictated to us. 10:45 pm ! Show must end, else the power plug would be pulled out. The law states that 50 mins of exit time has to be given to the audience to clear the stadium to enable them to catch the last tube train at 11:50 pm. The venue being a bit remote in its positioning creates huge problems for commuters, if they miss the tube, because there is no other public transport facility till the next morning. Spending the entire night on the street was not a recommended option. An option I must admit, we almost had to take, as we sat in the car outside the O2 Arena for almost two hours because of the traffic after the show got over !! Actually it was quite enjoyable. Everyone had their windows down and their respective music systems, playing hit Hindi film songs at maximum volume. Quite a sight and so endearingly entertaining ! Unforgettable Concert Part 2, being enacted. And free !!
There was a wrap party at the Hotel for all after we got in eventually. Just free informal bonding and an occasion of gratitude to all. It is the last show I am afraid for this leg. Amsterdam and Germany have been cancelled. Regretfully this is true. There have been contractual defaults by the promoters and the managers Wizcraft, had no other option. The disappointment for the fans is understandable and hopefully we shall have another opportunity to make amends. But we can profess to either run a truly professional unit or be consumed by non performing partners, being disloyal to the written and signed word.
So this morning was lazy. Abhishek left early morning for Mumbai, to do some promotional activity for his coming film ‘DRONA’. He shall be back tomorrow, to spend a little relaxed time with family and I was just impossible to be pulled out of bed till very late in the evening. Barry Marshall the gem of a man, who had produced ‘JUMMA CHUMMA in LONDON’, called after ages to invite me to George Michael’s last Concert, which he was producing and I just could not refuse.
So we all ganged up and went over to Earl’s Court and have just come back after experiencing what it is like to be on the other end of the line ! Last night the performer. Tonight the audience ! Good show. But I tell you something - OURS WAS BETTER !! Ha..Ha.. Rusty trumpet not doing badly at all !!
The errors and difficulties that were being experienced on the comments have been identified and work is in progress. So the server tells me. Hope some of you have seen the improvement.
Some readers mention my delay on the post and wondered why I could not MoBlog. Especially Rochelle ! But something strange happened at the concert. The signal to the mobile disappeared and has only just returned. Would George have some thing to do with this ?
To the people of London ! You were simply amazing. Thank you for all the standing ovations and for remaining with us through out. And thank you for encouraging us in the end as the final curtain call was over and the entire 150 of us cast and crew, rejoiced and danced on stage to the new track I had recorded in New York. What a dramatic moment that was. Historic !!
To bed, to bed now - and to leave you with some of the adulation that came our way in the most beautiful typed presentations, that appear almost magically, on little screens held in our hands !!
Dear Sandy plse could u forward this message for me 2 Mr B - A big congratulations on your successful show. U were just superb and had us all rocking. Thank you so much for the exceptional seats. The Unforgett Tour was a true Unforgettable Evening. I loved every minute of it and danced the night away.
The show was absolutely fabulous ! Mister B was the show stopper, loved him !! Couldn’t have had a better time..
What a fantastic concert the B’s were fantastic individually and as a family. Mr B managed to bring tears to everyone’s eyes with his dialogues. In all great night out.
Dear brother CJ. Than a lot 4 all this u done 4 me. it will b an unforgettable day in my whole life and their is no one like Amitab in the world and there will never be one. He is the only one. Best
CJ I am the only black man who was there, let me tell u mate that my fame for Big B and his family was more than the whole crowded in O2. I whatever I have is always there for Big & family. Thank u my dear brother u made my weekend thank you you please give my regards to MR Bachchan & family.
CJ i have all the money in the world seen the world but today thank you for something money could never do. Watching mr b today the final bits will live with me till i die. What a great man. Put him on the flag of india thanks mate.
I retire. I have many more. But it would be difficult for me to put everything.
I notice some readers showing anger and anguish at some of the negative media reports in buzz.18 and cnn ibn. Well what can I say. Even before the shows started I had made you aware of this and warned you. So they live up to my predictions. This is a glorious moment for me. I dictate, they emulate !
It is a desperate and futile attempt at defaming, destroying and belittling a well accomplished achievement. One that is done and over with to amazing result. One, sadly, they will never be a part of and one they shall never be able to recreate. They find themselves on crutches. A most despicable condition they brilliantly managed, by, and this is both laughable and ironical, axing their own feet !!
Entertainment, the euphemism for news channels and internet.coms, compels them to manufacture their own jokes just so they could have a hearty laugh !!
I am ‘rolling on the floor mock laughing at their disgusting sense of humor !!’
I really must to bed -
With love..( ha.. ha.. ha .. ha.. still in mock mirth ! )
Amitabh Bachchan
I am so looking forward to you in The Last Lear. From the promos it looks like a performance superior to Black (ya ya I know, it’s not fair to compare the two). When it comes closer to the release date, please please please share your experiences playing this role because the promos it looks like you’re career’s best work and that is saying a lot because you have innumerable brilliant performances till date. Looking forward to hear from you soon
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Yes I will try
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Unfortunately, missed the show this time - maybe next time.
Kids will be bigger and it will be easier to leave them behind with a sitter.
I am happy to hear that you had fun. Have a safe trip home Mr. B!
Rhea
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Dearest Amitji,
I am envious, jealous– just plain green with envy. I spent 6 months on a scholarship in London just praying I bump into you. I stayed just 5 minutes from Waterloo station and you left before I arrived in London. 6 months- no show from you. I return to India and you reach London! AAAAAAAAAAAARGHHH! Depressed!
Can’t say how many restaurants of London I peeped hoping to borrow an umbrella from my special Ghaas Phoos!
BTW read my description of Shilpa Shetty’s show at http://www.dranshu.com/2007/12/13/miss-bollywood-shilpa-shetty-captures-the-hearts-of-british-asians/
I felt exactly like you did after the show.
Love you
Anshu
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some day it will happen.. the meeting.. do not be depressed
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namaskarms to you amithabh sir,i think i am the first one to comment today.happy to know that your tour has been a very successful one and you all have enjoyed it.keep rocking.i pray god to give you more and more success.please bless my daughter s.krithika who turns 17 today.with regards s.mala
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I am not qualified to proclaim blessings…but all my good wishes for your daughter S.Krithika
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mr bachchan,
hello,how are u. its a pleasure and a dream come true to see your show. u are a rockstar.u are truely a legend with so much of energy. i wish u good health and happiness. i wish to meet u someday.
please say my special hi to abhishek bachchan.
sonal
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Dear Amitji,
Congratulations for the grand success of your Unforgettable Tour. You must now be eager to reach home. Please wite something about your eagerness to reach home at Prateeksha. Also, what are your upcoming projects upon reaching Mumbai ? Are you planning an all-India tour similar to the Unforgettables ?
Luv,
Subramanian Iyer
Toronto Canada
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I shoot for ‘Teen Patti’ and several others. Yes the Tour will go all India too and other parts of the world. This was just leg1. and there will be broadcasts on NDTV Imagine and later a DVD
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Dear Mr. Bachchan
Now I can go to sleep peacefully after having read your blog and knowing you are safe and healthy. We are all very happy for your success and sorry for people in Amsterdam and Germany.
Lakshmi Jag
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Oh Bachchan Sir,
Your last paragraphs gave me laugh like anything. Yeah I was one of the bloggers who wrote about Buzz18 article……My all anger washed away with your great sense of writing and that gave me enough reason to laugh on those jokers of media, not to get angry on them…
Our heartiest congratulations on London tour’s success…I knew it…USA was the place where the euphoria was created and that was nowhere going to stop…You rule and you rock…
The way Abhishek warmed up the team, that was incredible…Three cheers to AB Jr. …Looking forward to see him in DRONA…
You take some good rest and thank you, thank you, thank you so much for writing back…I hit the Bigadda server at least a hundred time to see your new blog…
Love, affection and great regards,
Rupesh, Shweta & Shourya (My little kiddo)
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Mr. Bachchan
Congratulations for the grand success of the show!
By the way did you find time to visit Regents Park?
Subhash Kaura
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Thank you. No I did not
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Hello Amitji,
I waited the whole of yesterday for your post. My patience was rewarded with this thoroughly enjoyable post early in the morning!
Thanks,
Aditya Pratap V.,
Hyderabad.
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Dear Amitiji,
You have proved time & again that there can be only one Shaenshah & that is you. Many people may come & go , but there will be no Amitabh again.One must appreciate your creativity, adaptability . You can dance like a teenager & as well be a adorable father/grandpa at the same time. Let me put it staight that media cannot survive without writing about you. Ignore them. These days it looks they make & break films, rather than the audience. Amitji you will be surprised to note that my father, late mother , my wife & my two daughters ( 11 & 7 years old) are all most enduring fans of you. Ofcourse my wife & kids have some more special soft corner for Abhishek. My mother was a great admirer of Hindi literarure & adored your father & liked you as his son. She used to say that look the genes are in Amitabs blood. The command over languauge she told that you have is your father’s gift. The full family really wept with you seing Bagbhan. All rate that as a very endearing performance ,a totally different Amitab from the angry young man. We all wish you 100 years of good health , achievements & laurels. Amitji rishte mein to aap sabka baap hai , Hindi filmdom ka Shahenshah. God bless you , Jayaji (the adorable guddi & mili), Abishek & aishwarya with lots of joy, prospertity & laurels. May you entertain us for many more decades to come.
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Thank you for the kind words and your views on the media. I am merely exercising my rights.
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Hi Amit Uncle,
Isn’t it funny how we all start think something is not right when we don’t hear from you for one day or you’re late in your posting?? I guess that goes to show that we feel that you are family. At least, I do. A newly found relative that I’m trying to get to know. I submitted a post earlier today under day 124 (# 537). I do hope that you get some time to read it. Just as you can share your life (within parameters) I feel that I should share with you too. Give you an inside look into the life of a fan…not about how I’m a “die-hard” fan of your work, but just a little info about me. I don’t really have any comments to make regarding your post today. I’m very happy that your show went very well. It’s funny that you mention the second concert which was free…When we leave the concert venue, I do the same thing….plug in my Ipod into the car stereo and whip up the volume. It’s fun to watch people’s reaction.
Have a great night Uncle and get all the rest you need.
Much Love,
PB
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Mr. Bachchan
One more thing, if you know how to play the trumpet well,
it does not matter if it is a bit rusty.
The notes would still sound sweet.
Subhash Kaura
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ha.. ha
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I was just imagining a 65 yr old 6 footer rolling on ground …. laughing….. it’ brings a smile on my face…… Really happy to see your rejoicing…. it’s almost child-like enthusiasm after having accomplished something…..
My prayers and best wishes are with you…..aaj dil se ye dua nikalti hai ki bhagwan mere hisse ki khushi aap ko de dey….. i am sure u will make millions happy with it
God bless
Love always
Cherish
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Sir,
CONGRATS on the Unfortgettables tour and the successful completion of the same. It is great to know that every location only went up better than the last one and the ending was on a high note. I hope thats someday we in India too will get to experience the same.
I was very intrigued by the ‘Meet-n-Greet’ concept of the tour and got thinking as to how we could get to meet you. May I suggest an option for India? You could have a similar concept in India where maybe once a month you could ‘Meet-n-Greet’ with your fans. The ‘tickets’ of the same could be auctioned or sold online and the collections from that donated t charity of your choice. That way we would get to spend some time with you and at the same time a charity would benefit tremendously from it. Just a thought. A fan always thinks of ways and means to meet you. Someday! Someday!
The pomos of Drona are looking great and I hope the film works wonders. Am eagerly looking forward to ‘Aladin’ later in the year given the fact that you shared the in-production photos with us and the interesting storyline. Also hope that you will share with us the final title of ‘Shoebite’ once it gets out of the controversy.
With respect,
Kaushal V
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Dear Mr. Bachchan
Sorry to hear that two of your shows were cancelled, May be now you can come back to America and give us an oppertunity in Florida to see your unforgettable show . Please please I am dying to see it.Hope you will concider it.
Thanks
Anita
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Hi Amit Uncle,
My mistake…my post is actually #560…I thought it was #537, but every time I go back it seems my post number changes….Twlight Zone do do do do…do do do do…I wonder if Jadoo is around
Much Love,
PB
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Dear BBBBBBBBBBBBIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG B..
It does not get bigger than this….. Dont worry sir… we are now aware that u r in news channels when they want their TRP to go high…. so though we watch them but believe more of your blogs as its a direct connection……
And the bonding created by u via this blog is tooooo strong to be dethered by these so called news channels….
Congratulations to all the members of Unforgettable tour to take indian films and its colors abroad and being so successful.
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I smile with gratitude
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hi sir,
Good morning,
Love you for your great thoughts, in your blogs. They work as an inspiration to me.
I have no idea what these shows are about, never been to one.
But as you say so I shall believe,It must have been really great.
Bye bye
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Dear AB,
I think the Unforgettable Tour has such great potential. It would be such a shame if the London tour were to be the last. Your fan following is spread over the world. South East Asia, Australia, Middle East, Europe…..and last but not the least…our own India !!!!
Please Please plan to do the show at these places….and let the people who love you so dearly…get a chance of a lifetime to see you perform !!! I have ticked one prominent thing in my “BUCKET LIST” ( Though I am only in my thirties :P) and I am sure millions would consider having achieved something very important in their lives if they could see you make that grand entry on stage !!!
God Bless and Spread the JOY AB !!!!
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The show cancellation was un avoidable.. the promoter defaulted on contract.. And yes we will be doing the centers you mark
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yay!! I waited all day long for an update!!! Im glad that the show in london went so well!! I knew it would
The people who write negative things about the tour are just jealous because they cant come to the show!! hahaha.. have a good nights sleep and enjoy your stay in london.
Vrnda from LA
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Mr. Bachchan,
You don’t need to apologize for being late or for any issues with the site. The fact that you take so much time out of your life to talk to all of us and fill us in on your life means a lot to us fans.
I am glad to hear that your London show was extremely successful. I was at the Atlantic City & Long Island shows and I can only imagine how crazy the audience in London got after each performance. I happened to be part of that group in Atlantic City who got a glimpse of action backstage. There was an article about us in one of the Unforgettable tour features on Indiafm.com. I saw the team join hands and shout something but being 2 levels up, I obviously couldn’t hear what was shouted out. Thank you for mentioning that in your post because it was something I wanted to know. I am sorry to hear about the shows in Germany that were canceled. It is really unfortunate for all those fans looking forward to attending the shows. It is also unfortunate for you and the entire crew because I know how much time and effort all of you put forth for each show in this tour and that everyone must’ve really been looking forward to it. However, some things are not controllable and I guess it wasn’t meant to be.
Do wish Abhishek the best for Drona when he gets back. I have been looking forward to Drona, ever since I first found out about it. Also, as I had mentioned on my post on day 121, which you may or may not have gotten to… I was hanging out with some of the Wizcraft guys before they left for London and I gave one of Abhishek’s assistants (perhaps hair or makeup guy) an audio cd of some remixes my friends and I made. I know how much Abhishek loves music and I figured he’d enjoy it. Check with Abhishek to see if he got it and do listen to it when you get a chance and let me know what you think. Thanks.
Lastly, before I go, I request you as ambassador of IIFA, to do everything in your power to bring next year’s IIFA Awards to the US (NY/NJ if possible). In my 27 years, I have been to many award functions, concerts and other shows and I have never been to such a well organized event as the unforgettable tour. Wizcraft really put together an amazing event.
Enjoy the rest of your family vacationing time in Europe and hope you’ll be back in the US real soon. All the best to you, Abhishek, Aishwarya & Jaya ji.
With utmost respect,
Darshan Kapadia
Edison, NJ
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Will check with Abhishek… and point noted about IIFA
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Congratulations for the The Unforgettables Tour, dear Amitji. I have heard immediately after the show ended that it was phenomenal. Got message from my friends in UK. They told me the same sentence that I told them after watching your show in Chicago that “This evening was the most memorable evening of my life and this show was the best show I have watched in my entire life.” Venues changed, words did not. Same response I got from Houston, New York, San Francisco and London. Sad to hear that Germany and Amsterdam got cancelled. But anyways, now you have some chance to take rest. I wrote something about the Diabetes and your blood test on Day 124. If you get some time, please check that out. Till than, please do take good care of your self. Take care.
Love,
Parth Mehta
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Finally …. after 1000 refreshes … sigh … post # “125″ … yippee …
First of all congrats one more time … the “not so rusty” trumpet is in great shape
… firing on all cylinders …
BTW, nicely said- “This is a glorious moment for me. I dictate, they emulate !” — bang on!! … let the show telecast in its entirety on tv in India … they will eat their words … no need to reply back to these gulls… true to their name … just buzz, no material
I do feel sorry for the Bachchan fans in Holland and Germany though … I attended the LA show and I know (as many others in this forum) as to what they are going to miss … truely sorry … hopefully the B-family will be back someday soon for them (I am sure that the media will twist this cancellation issue also and blame it on Mr. B)
But hey, on the positive side the Unforgettable team will get some breathing space and the deserved rest …
Keep rocking as always … Take care … Chao
-BS
PS: already waiting for #126
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Dear Amitji
Congratulations on a highly successful tour. You must be exhausted after all that activity. When you get a chance please post some pics from the London concert.
Your blog has become like the cup of morning tea or coffee, which we absolutely need, else we keep missing it.
I was checking all day for your post and am glad when it appeared .
Lots of love
Rajesh
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Dear Amitji,
Glad to note that the London show was a super success, just as the other shows in US & Canada. Thanks so much for sharing many of your onstage and behind-the-stage experiences of the truly Unforgettable tour. YOU truly are the greatest in the world of entertainment and its a real treat for fans like me to read your blog everyday.
Have a relaxing stay while in London…
Cheers,
Krishna
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Hi Amit Uncle,
Congratulations on the grand success of the tour……well………..what do I say about the compliments galore….you deserve every bit of it…………rusty trumpet ——ha ha I like that……….sometimes it’s nice to blow your own trumpet lest the world doesnt get to here it:) It’s like falling in love for the first time……….you want to shout from the rooftops …….what’s wrong with that …………enjoy your success……..relax………..looking forward to your India Concerts…….are they happening soon after and which cities will get lucky? Please shed some light on this………..do not want to miss it for anything in this world….Love you tons……….love & regards to Jaya aunty and love to the rest to the gang.
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Dear AmitJi,
Last sunday we had an article in the local newspaper about your interaction with Mr Mrinal Sen, during shooting of film BHUBAN SHOME. The article was interesting yet non-elaborative.
Can you, someday, please write about your first performance in film, about your first day on floor, about your first ever income from films and above all, about your experience of interaction with Mr Mrinal Sen.
Will look forward for your reply and a briefing on this.
One more thing…
A “REPORT ABUSE†link is appearing at the bottom of comments posted by you, as it appears for all of ours comments too.
This link should only be kept for common bloggers like us. You are the HERO of this blog and this link does not look good at the bottom of your comments. After all you are not going to ABUSE the blog.
Regards
Indrapriya Bhattacharyya
Kolkata
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I shall some day.. the report abuse is a manifestation of the original comment chapter. I do not put anything. But I shall have it checked
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Kabhi na kan bhar khali hoga, lakh piyen do lakh piyen
Pathak gan hain peene vale, pustak meri madhushala…
Words apt as much for your blog, your tour, your movies and for you as a personality, as they are for the great Madhushala.
I missed the tour in NY(cant attend concerts with a 7 month old) and couldn’t spot you in Manhattan…hopefully will be able to see you some day!
Great to hear abt the show in London - and I wonder why you even THOUGHT that a George Micheal show would be better!! DUUUUUHHHH!!!
Does Abhishek remembers his cousin from the campus of the great software house in Bangalore? He sat for the longest time in my cubicle, peeked into my mailbox, insisted on meeting my BOSS, joked around - maybe he was trying to live the character he was to play in the movie(OJJ) - he’s such a great guy!
Lots of love to you and the family,
Priya
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Dear Mr. Bacchan,
How I wish I had been able to witness one of your shows……that would be a dream come true…..My kids have grown up in a country where there isnt much of Bollywood but they all know you ( there mom being a die hard fan-they had to!!!).
They all want to see you,meet you,talk to you and I guess want to understand what is it that makes their mom your fan…..
hope to hear from you,
anamika
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Hopefully some day they shall meet up
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hello sir,
great to hear that the show was good was waiting desperately to hear from you . Must have checked the blog at least 100 times.
The sms were great you rock sir and abhishek tooo. so when are you going back to mumbai . sir you must watch mumbai meri jaan the movie is great an dthey have shown about media also and that is worth watching a good movie.
tell abhishek waiting to see drona and dostana. plsssssssssssssssss reply to me also sometimes i dont know you always ignore my msg or just skip it .
take care and enjoy the sucess of the show . lets see the media always reads your blog if they read these sms and get one report out it would be interesting.
love renuka
houston
love renuka
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Renuka thank you.. i shall try and watch the film..
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hellooooo sir
good to hear about the show. I am again asking your personal opinion about promos of DRONA and you missing INDIA or not and please talk to me once i have got some really good stories for you and your family.
hope to hear you very soon
take care always
god bless
love ya
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Forgot to mention….they LOVED Bhootnath which we just saw last week,
anamika
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Sarkar,
a poem from my book that i am attempting, hope it helps you de-stress after the hectic singing and dancing and everyday writing……
The girl from Bogota.
The heat, the parched dry earth, the melting road,
hissing,under the tyres of the speeding crowded bus,
opal eyes, aqualine nose, head covered, in silent mode,
more Indian than the Indians,she sat alone,in all the fuss,
Looking out from the window, at the distant hills, clouds,
she thinks of home, sound of thunder, whiff of rain,
holidays in Santa Marta, driving from Cali, Bogota crowds,
smell of her father,antics of brother, mothers pain.
Dressed in white, her auburn hair, now wind swept,
she gets up, as the bus stops, simple, quite, pride,
crush of bodies makes way,in the comotion a child slept,
dust rises, as the sky turns to a grey, black outside.
Her quest for knowledge, of mind, body, and soul.
her meditations on self, on perfection,becoming one,
with nature, like a child running after fire flys,her goal,
was the reason, she was in the land of the sweltring sun.
Happy go cloumbian lucky, but on rainy days a little sad,
longing for coffee,compadre, the colors of the hacienda,
her resolve on her beautifull face, was the choice she had,
she walks on, to the teacher, to the rain, the girl from Santa Fe de Bogota………….
Wasrm Regards Vikramjit
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beautiful and aesthetic..
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Mr. B,
Good to know that the show was successful! Come back to US we miss you here. Now that I think about it screw IBN group.
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Hey there! (Since you haven’t actually permitted me to call ya ‘Best Friend’- i’m hijacking your own greeting
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WHO says your trumpet is rusty?? It’s doing a fine job and actually I don’t think it is blowing your trumpet- you did a great job so it’s perfectly justified to be proud of it and let us share your joy and pride ‘Ours was better’ (TFIC- tongue firmly in cheek
As far as blowing ones trumpet goes- I’ve been doing a better job- telling anyone who’s listening that THE BIg B wrote to me, lil ol ME! Hubby is thrilled for me and kept enquiring whether I didn’t faint after reading your personal reply
And when you’re back , take your time, get your body-clock re-aligned to IST, and when finally you’re well rested, fed and watered —-do please say yes to that interview!Even if i faint on hearing from you, I’ll do a worthy job of it
Take care and have fun
M
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Hi SIR!!!!
im so glad the last show went off well !!! i am so happy my first ever concert in my life was the unforgettable tour!!!!!!! i should have started a while ago going to concerts cause nothing is gonna top my “unforgettable” experience in toronto i was right behind your lovely wife!!!
im still in awe when i see commercials of it i get all hyper again as if i were still waiting to go to the show!!!
i also saw you at the hotel leaving!! the hilton….. great memories for me although you had to get into your car very fast i was still so happy to see you!!!!!
i miss you guys now like one would miss family after not seeing them for a long time….
i hope you guys come back to canada for something soon ’cause i would really like to see all of you guys again or have a nice talk with you guys! get some advice on some things!!! it would be so nice….. maybe sometime!!!!!!
but once again great show did you see that lady dancing in the isle while you were singing your song!!!! she really REALLLYYYYYY loved you sir!!!!!!! omg i had a tear only until then did i know how much you honestly mean to your realll fans!!!! i looove you so much all the bachchans!!
tan_jar46@hotmail.com
-IN MY PRAYERS 4 EVER & EVER-
love ~*TaNiShA*~
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Thank you for your prayers Tanisha
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Once again I am reminding/requesting you Sir, to come and give a simple performance in Qatar (Ras Laffan) Industrial city to over 50′000 Indian expat workers just before you go to Mumbai (India), it will also be great gift from you to all before the start of holy month of Ramadan.
It will go a long way for you and your family…..”Sab ki duaien lete ja”
With lots of Love….Pratap
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We will try
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George Michael is a great artiste - good you went to his concert.
Did you enjoy watching him perform?
British skill at ‘bandobast’ in general is pretty strong and their sense of punctuality is well known.
Subhash kaura
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in last few days i watched ur sholey, Amar akbar anthony, laawaris and satte pe satta. i don’t know how many times may be 100. its really a plasure to watch these movies again and again. i don’t know why but Bemisal is not shown on TV. it is one of the best i like.
why can’t u have concerts like this in india?
love as usual
Madhu
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we will in India too..
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DEAREST MR. BACHCHAN,
FINALLY I CAN STOP NUMBERING MY COMMENTS. YOU HAVE NO IDEA THE JOY THAT I FELT AND STILL AM FEELING FROM YOUR SINGLE NOTE ADDRESSED TO ME. ONE REGRET THOUGH, I MISSED YOUR PREVIOUS MOBLOG WHICH I HAD NO IDEA OF. BASICALLY, FORWARDED YOUR BLOG TO ALL FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMEMBERS TO SHOW THEM THAT MR. BACHCHAN HAS ENOUGH TIME TO REALLY CARE FOR HIS ADMIRERS NO MATTER HOW BUSY HE REALLY IS. I WISH ALL YOUR DIE HARD FANS AND WELL-WISHERS HAVE THE CHANCE TO GET NOTICED BY YOU AND SHARE THE JOY THAT I FEEL. CONGRATS ON THE SUCCESS OF YOUR RECENT SHOW IN LONDON AS THROUGH OUT THE USA. I ALSO COMMENTED ON BUZZ 18 REGARDING THEIR REPORT, IT REALLY GOT MY BLOOD BOILING AND I KNOW WE ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO PAY ATTENTION TO THESE TYPE OF THINGS BUT HOW DO YOU MANAGE TO GO THROUGH THESE TYPES OF FALSE REPORT DAY IN AND DAY OUT??? YOU TRULY ARE A “WARRIOR!” DID HAVE THE PLEASURE OF MEETING YOU WHILE YOU’RE SHOOT IN THE STREETS OF SANTA MONICA FOR “KAANTE.†YOU TRULY OOZE OUT MACHISMO!!! HEHEHEHEHEEHE.
ALWAYS LOVE AND PRAYS,
OBBY C.
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Dear Amitabh ji ,
We have to… right? On a more serious note I really don’t get the Media addiction for de-faming your tour When it is already a declared Hit ! ask those millions of people who attended the show and I was one of them,, To hell with this Media , Who CARES , WE LOVE YOU and now we have this blog to show you that we do !!!! 
Thanks for the wonderful post! All of us blow our rusty trumpets sometime in life , Don’t we
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I just love your strength on the media…
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Writing this for the 4th time….
Amitabhji, why do u do shows only in big countries…like USA, LONDON, AUSTRALIA? (Don’t say that it depends on the promoters).
Does money mean so much to u?(sorry if i sound rude).
I live in Fiji Islands. Its a small country with a population of about 800,000, of which around 400,000 are of Indian origin. We all love u and are your die-hard fans but have never seen u in person. We may never get to see u because u only go to big countries.
Pleeeeeeeeeease ek baar Fiji aiye. Humse bhi pyar paaiye…hume bhi apna pyaar dijiye.
I don’t know whether you will even get to read this or not but if u do, then please… do come to Fiji. It may not necessarily be that u come and do shows here. Aap sirf humse milne bhi to aa sakte hain?…ya nahi?
Practically sochiye–400,000 people from Fiji can’t come over to meet you…but you can come over and meet all of us…can’t you?
Please come to Fiji once…and come soon…kya pata–kal hum rahein ya na rahein..
Sanjeet
Fiji Islands
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Our intention is not as you insinuate… yes we can put Fiji on the cards… i shall talk to managers..
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ho amitji
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hi amitji how ru best of luck for yours coming films
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Dear Sir,
Nice to know about your phenomenal success in world tour.
We do get worried when we read bad things written in the media like In the column ‘Under Honey’s Hat’ in Hindustan times Cafe.
Thanks to your postings on the blog our apprehensions are cleared
Best Of Luck
Mangesh H.
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Can we have some more pictures???
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Dear sir ,
congratulations on completing a magnanimous event , a successful grand tour. Sadly i flew down to mumbai from canada on 6th july to be with my family after 5 long years. Missed your Toronto show but i hope i would get another chance soon. Btw saying sadly , i meant it was an event i would have never missed but had a good month long precious time with family. So please please please do keep in mind that you got to do another tour in coming years for the people who have always loved you. You have been , you are and always will be the LEGEND for all of us for eternity.
Best wishes and regards
Lucky
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Hey! Can I help it if I noticed the lack of a “Thank you, London”? That’s the first thing I looked for. I think every time I got back from each of the five shows I had the pleasure to see, you had beaten me to it no matter how quickly I returned. But notice that my top theory was correct when I hypothesized technical problems.
I knew the London show would be great. So many Hindi films are made there and it’s practically your second home. About the mass transportation issue, we were glad that my future brother-in-law decided to drive to the Oakland show instead of taking BART because the show ended so late that BART had stopped running! When can we hear the new track that you recorded in New York?
Yesterday I had an English -themed day also. At work I got to run the film Hard Day’s Night on IFC. Then I went with my brother to see the English band Squeeze, which included video footage of England behind them. It was a fantastic show, bringing me back 30 years to my beginning involvement in the punk/new wave/alternative movement. Sorry but I think you would have to pay me to see George Michael. Not my cup of tea!
I just returned now from the Richard Widmark tribute and the film Hell and High Water. There were more than a few laughs at the dated sexist dialogue but an enjoyable film for this Richard Widmark fan.
I don’t know the negative remarks by the media you mention. But it seems to me that as Ringo said in Hard Day’s Night, you’re a mocker.
Goodnight. I have to get up in 3 hours. Can’t stay in bed ’til evening.
Love,
Rochelle
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Hello Amitji,
Congratulations for a succeessfull tour. At the 60+ age you are still going strong to dance & move on stage. Live performance is not a joke. So hat off to you!
I have one question,you may call it concern or query or doubt or irritation. Do you know, Your freind AS has done 8th wonder in India when you were away. I respect your freindship with AS. I also know & understand that being big celebrity you have to meet, say hello to everyone, especially our politicians. But Your freindship with AS is beyond meeting & saying heloo. He is like your shadow at every social circuit. Now any tom dick & harry will not entertain a person of AS caliber in their varandah but contrary to that AS is right inside your family. As i said, i respect your freindship but AS is beyond a freind & freindship.
Sorry if i dishearted you.
regards,
sandeep
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I do not know whether you are praising me for my friendship with AS or deriding it.. many such comments without knowing facts or jumping to hasty conclusions, because of the media.. wait.. justice will prevail.. if there is wrong no one will protect him… if there is right no one will be able to touch him..
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hello sir,
it’s a first time ,i am on ur blog and believe me ur r really doing a great work by sharing some moments of ur life with enthusiastic fans of urs.
we r very grateful for that.
sir i am deeply inspired by u, and want to achieve a position and respect, just like u r having in ur work.
because i understand the pressure of work on u.
my area of intrest is share market and i will be doing MBA(finance) to shone my abilities in that field.
i will do all hardwork to achieve that kind of feat.
if i am able to become something in my life,then in that u will also have some contribution because ur the one who has shown the way to us, to become extra-ordinary from ordinary.
hope u will reply,if u dont then thats not a problem
well u r a doing a wonderful show over there.
i hope u continue do these wonderful for ever.
thanx
Ankit jain
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Once you return to India, we would like to hear from you.
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DEAREST MR. BACHCHAN,
SINCE YOU ARE STILL IN LONDON…WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DISH FROM BRITIAN??? I CAN’T SAY THAT THEY ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR GOURMET COUSINS BUT GOTTA LOVE THEIR FISH & CHIPS, RIGHT? TAKE CARE SIR.
ALWAYS LOVE & PRAY,
OBBY
PS. I found that since your comments were not seen fully, to just copy the entire comment and paste it in word or other text program then one can see your comment in full.
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hi amitji please watch balrajsahni, malasinha and vishwajeet starer movie ASRA and make a remake with abhishek.
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Hail the Lord!! Congratulations Amit ji for the rocking performances all over!! Its time now to come back to us. We have been praying and praying and praying for your success everytime you would go to perform and our prayers have worked. We are but small mortals who can only pray for you from the core of our hearts. Aap ko Amitji, hamari bhi umr lag jaye. May the Almighty keep you in good health and may you keep entertaining the millions all over the world! Thank you GOD.
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sir today (26 august) is my birthday. will u please wish me?
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Happy birthday Kamran for the 26th
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Dear Mr B
Please post some pictures of the london show too..please please please…!!
Thanks
Love
Divya
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Dear Sir
Congrats on the grand success of the show. Have a good day !
when will you write your autobiography ? We are eagerly waiting to know much about you specially about the days when you were in economic crisis. It will be helpful for millions to come out as you did.
Regards
Sanjay’Vidrohi’
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Respected Sir,
It seems that you had a great time there so as the audience.
All the best
Regards
Mohit
Kabul
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Dear Amitji,
I’m very very happy for you and entire group of unforgettable. But I feel sad little bit because ever since you left USA I feel lonely. When you guys were here I felt like my family and friends were visiting us. Eventhough I never got chance to meet up with you all! ( I grew up in mumbai so I miss it even after so many years!!!!!)
I hope you read my comment about your NY concert I loved it. Sorry can’t write much too depress becuase God knows when you all will come back and will I ever be able to see you and let you know in person how much respect i have for you and I’m so proud of you, not only becuase you are great asset for us indians, but also because you are great human being. I lost my my Dad in 2003 after that you are the only person whom I look up too! I love to read your entries everyday. Please write long ones for us in winter THAT WILL KEEP US WARM HERE in NY!
I hope you will relax and have good time in London. That is my 2nd home because my in-laws are still there all 150 of them! Sadly I lost my moter in law last year just wnated to share with you. We put her ashes in river Thames, UK authority allowed us to do this. all we had to do, rent a little crewline and crew member helped us and they even put their hats down when we actual stopped to put her ashes in the river. THey have so much respect for our culture!
My best wishes to Abhishek for “DRONA” He is so down to earth and full of energy! I loved him in GURU! keep up the good work!!!!
GOOD Night and sweet dreams. Love you today and always!!!!!!!
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Dear Amitji,
I am very regular at your blog or better to say that its become a habit now that after checking my mail in morning as first thing, I check your blog.
Always loved it still now a days not penning efforts to comment as I strongly believed that you are not reading comments of ours.
Still you have taken new initiative and I thought to give my luck another chance though possibility of failure is 99%
Anyhow…….my love for you and your esteemed family will never be less and i think thats the destiny of a “fan†that your idol wether knows u or not…love u or not…respond to u or not…but you have to keeping loving them without any precondition.
Lots of love and respect.
Alok Yadav
Pune
PS> I loved the fact that comments are now again displayed in vertical manner instead of page manner which is hard to track.
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