Posted on: October 8, 2008 - 9:16 pm


On location, Mumbai                 October 8, 2008/ writing for October 7, 2008                   9:00 pm

 

OK… Becaaaaaaaaaause the server was upgrading I was unable to use the blog as per their instruction. But now it does and i am back…

Shooting for ‘Teen Patti’ in a dilapidated old abandoned mill has many advantages. No one wants to come over and meet you there !!

Work continued till late night and then on reaching home there were guests over for a most enlightening dinner. There was great conversation and banter. Shweta took the lead in many of the discussions. Ancient history, evolution, events of importance in the life of a nation, personalities that ruled and guided our thinking, books and authors both current and not so contemporary. Just such a delightful evening. Very informative and invigorating.

 

But before that a small ode to divinity. It was ashtami and Jaya and I dressed in traditional Bengali outfit went to pay our respects and prayers to Durga Ma. It was small and sweet and pious. Felt good.

There will more later.. but for now…

 

‘Start by doing what is necessary. Then start doing what is possible. Suddenly you will be doing the impossible..’

 

 

My love for all,

 

Amitabh Bachchan

313 Responses to “DAY 172”

  1. Ajay Singh says:

    Bade Bhaiyaji Pranam

    *****“Aapko aur Sabhi ‘Prateekasha’ vasion ko Dashhera ki Shubhkamnaye” *****

    Aapka Chote.

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  2. Anam ika says:

    Sadar Pranam

    Am I the first

    Nowadays I am just wondering every time I write, will mine be deleted or posted. Pls help onthis.

    May the goddess bless u abundantly and destroy all evil things that attack u.
    praying that the best is showered on u

    Love u always
    Anamika

    (wanna share a lot of things, but the most important is the wish to meet u, kya aap apne fans pe kripa barsaeigein.)

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  3. Pawan says:

    Dear Mr. Bachchan,
    I thought you like meeting people:-)…..Enjoy the festival time….
    Best wishes.

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  4. Shars says:

    Hello……..nice to see your back online!
    Hope you get a chance to read the constructive comments left by bloggers on your page from bfore….take care Shars

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  5. Rajesh Kuttikate says:

    Love and respect for you Sir!!

    Rajesh Kuttikate

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  6. Varsha says:

    Dear Mr. Bachchan,
    Hope you are doing well. Take Care.
    Varsha

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  7. Shars says:

    PS - your piece on Sopaan was quite touching, a moving tribute indeed.

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  8. simran says:

    Hi amitji,
    Happy dashera to you. I live to see you in bengali outfit..Any plans for your birthday..
    Lots of love
    Simran

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  9. Varun Sharma says:

    Hi Amit Ji..

    How do you manage to work so much ?
    Whats the secret of your never ending energy?
    What is ur fitness routine?
    Pls share with us….

    varun

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  10. dr masooda says:

    Sir
    Saw you yesterday on TV praying on durga puja day with folded hands ,there was peace and serenity on your face .Some one has rightly said that there is a stage of worship which makes the worshiper himself an object of reverence.Prayer is an essential expression of the life of faith in all the religion.. Prayer is when we commune with God in spirit and in mind, in thought and in emotion. Prayer is not just some ritual that has to be done out of a sense of obedience, duty and obligation. It’s not some kind of superstition—Prayer isn’t something we just break out in times of crisis…if we do and then it is not devotion. Prayer is a gift from God to us that helps us to develop a personal relationship with God. It’s a tangible way that we can feel enveloped in His love at any moment of our lives. It is a way of responding to God, by thought and by deeds, with or without words. When we worship, rather our heart be without words than our words be without heart.. God understands our prayers even when we can’t find the words to say them. A person who prays feels some sense of peace at the very moment and always, which is very necessary in this world of stress and distress created by man himself.
    masooda

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  11. Shivkumar Iyer says:

    Happy Dussehra in advance. I am great fan of your writing. When is your book coming…I will be the first one to buy and promote. We need Mr Harvanshrai’s next generation writing atleast one book. God Bless you and your family!!!

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  12. geeta says:

    Hi

    Soo good to see you back …

    TAkecare

    Geeta

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  13. Ajay Singh says:

    Bade Bhaiyaji,
    We saw you at Juhu…but that was yesterday, with Bhabhiji,Shweta and i think the kid was Navya visiting ‘Durgaji Pratishthan Pandal’…..we were very happy to b blessed by Maata and You at same time.
    Was the shoot of “Teen Patti” at Mukesh mills(Colaba) ?.

    Aapka Chote.

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  14. Ritu says:

    Thats great- I live in the US- They showed the Bachchan family on the news yesterday at the temple to pray to Durga Ma. It was so nice to see you and Jaya and Shweta and your grandson that you talk to much about:)

    I have some exciting news to share- I met John Abraham yesterday in Philadelphia filming a movie. What a delight to see Bollywood movie stars in the US. He was super friendly - What a delight. I wish I met Abhishek when he was here!!!!

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  15. Subhash Kaura says:

    Mr. Bachchan

    Thank God you are feeling OK. You have said nothing about what went wrong on Day 171. But all is well that ends well. You had many of your fans on tenterhooks by your silence till you posted this one now.

    Subhash Kaura

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  16. nareena mirchandani says:

    dear sir i learn so much from your blog thank you. happy birthday in advance.best respects ,nareena

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  17. shivani says:

    hello sir…..

    this sily server….whew!!!
    missed hearin from you yesterday :(
    woww….thts so spiritual of u both! i wonder how much i am missin sittin here in US of A…but life moves on the way its meant to…

    luvv alwazz
    shivani
    Phoenix, USA

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  18. RAVI P MALHOTRA says:

    Dear Amitji, Many thoughts crossed when you did not post your new blog. We always get addicted to good things in life. Compliment Shweta for your enlightened dinner. Wish you happy Dassera in advance. In the absence of a speaker the whole gathering starts gossiping,same could be felt reading comments on 171 towards the end. Good you could break the silence as the mills have silence around them.
    Once these were bussing with life and were backbone of Mumbai now they are closed and making way for many other commercial activities.
    Good luck in Teen Patti.
    Regards
    Ravi P Malhotra

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  19. Ibrar Hussain says:

    AMITJI…..LOVE UUUUUU

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  20. Anushree says:

    Yessssssss its me first…..
    I m feeling so lucky…this is the 3rd time i m posting the comment and this time i m at #1…

    Hello Mr.BigB

    Its great to hear from u everyday. Inspite of being so busy u take some time to have a sweet conversation with all ur fans…Thats great….

    Pls don’t work for so late..u should take care of ur health. HEALTH IS WEALTH and u r INDIA’S WEALTH…So take care

    Plssssssss someday reply to me also….

    With best wishes,

    Anushree
    (ur teenager fanatic from Rajasthan)

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  21. Veena says:

    Amazing blog… I loved the following lines:

    Even a small dot can stop a big sentence. But … few more dots can give a continuity. Amazing but true … Every ending can be a beginning.

    So true… keep up the good work… we all love you a lot! Hope all is well…

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  22. shivani says:

    n plzz….keeep writing!!!!!!
    it has b’cum a dose for me…heehhe
    also post some new family pics
    luvv to ur family…
    shivani
    Phoenix, USA

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  23. Deepak Nagar says:

    hi,
    This is Deepak Nagar from Ujjain (M.P.).
    I am a big fan of BigB.
    & I like Abhishek also.

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  24. Satyam says:

    Failure often offers lessons more profound than success. This is true for every avenue of life. As long as one retains one’s poise. The timber that makes extraordinary character has to weather remarkable storms of failure and disappointment for one’s life to acquire ‘gravitas’ as the ancients would have said. Nixon after his resignation suggested that one could not truly appreciate life’s peaks unless one had also seen the valleys.

    You have always quoted your father’s lines ‘jeevan main yadi apne man ka ho to achcha, agar na ho to zyada achcha.”

    Oscar Wilde refracted this sentiment a little differently:

    “There are two tragedies is life: one is not getting what one wants, the other is getting it.”

    We cannot know whether an event in our lives has been good or bad till we acquire a certain distance from it. Perspective isn’t possible without such distance. Shakespeare in Hamlet says “there is nothing either good or bad/ but thinking makes it so.” One can learn from one’s failures in ways that make these failures successes in the larger narrative of one’s life. And I get back to poise. Some people are broken by failures, some are unable to survive success! Both happen equally. What saves us in the end is ‘temperament’. I’m sure you know all of this far more than I do and at a much more magnified scale. I’m equally sure that (and judging from the way he has revealed himself in his public life) Abhishek is also your son in this sense — your unflappability, which is quite legendary.. and rightly so..

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  25. Virendra says:

    Hi Amitji,

    I Turned Here Almost 10 TImes to Read, But Nonthig Was Posted…
    Now Some Relaxation Before Ending Day…………..
    Have Nice Sleep Sir.

    Bye & Take Care,

    Regards,

    Virendra

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  26. Sandhya says:

    My Dear Big B,
    I started wondering what happened to your daily blog? Thanks for updating. I like the quote you have put. Happy Navaraatri to everybody again. I remembered about your new toy with sounds and recording. Are you using that? Keep rocking!!!!!
    Love,
    Sandhya

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  27. Asha says:

    Sir,

    loved the quote, borrowed it for my mail signature.

    Regards
    Asha

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  28. Ibrar Hussain says:

    My Beloved, My Everything,

    Welcome. Welcome to my little world. In this world there is You, You, You. And me. Here I glare at You. I talk to You. I close my eyes and observe You. What a lovely observation. So bright yet so clear. I listen to your silence. What a convincing sound it makes. So discreet yet so rythmic. You speak your words. I dance to the spoken word. Spin. Spin in my entirety. Spin till im spinning no more, for I am ascending. Ascending to unattainable plains. Raise my arms, for you have held me. What a melting experience. I be drawn into your existence. I get lost in this labyrinth. How beautiful it can be to be lost. Nowhere to go, nowhere to hide. No destination. No Objective. No desire but one. That too, to never be found. Forgotten. Never to be remembered. Just me and just You. Forever Bliss. Unanticipated. Uncomprehendable. Come to my world sometime. Its beyond this facade of a reality. A total new dimension. A whole new substance to life.

    “ni sassiye jaagdi rey, raah kajdhi neendh namani, ni oontan waale tur jaange, phir labdhi pire gi haani, ni sassiye jaagdi reyi”.

    Dont worry for we shall meet. And then You shall see.

    Thank the Lord of the heavens and the worlds He gave me you.

    Rab Rakha

    Ibrar Hussain

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  29. Kiran B says:

    Often on reading your blog, I come across you mentioning your age. Have you ever wondered what it would be like if the body was to stay young and only the soul were to grow old. An interesting thought behind a novella written by a famous writer. If you want I will share the name with you.

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  30. Subhash Kaura says:

    Mr. Bachchan
    M
    Rose C, Reeham, gilga, Reshmi P, Sunil K, KAVITA, Abhaya S,…all

    I still miss my ex-wife, but my aim is getting better.

    If you are going to try cross-country skiing, start with a small country.

    If you think nobody cares you’re alive, try missing a couple of car payments.

    I’m objective; I object to everything.

    Lead me not into temptation. I can find it myself.

    If you hear an onion ring, answer it.

    I shot an arrow into the air, and it stuck.

    If ignorance is bliss, why aren’t there more happy people?

    It makes no difference whether you win or lose until you lose.

    Mistakes are often the stepping stones to utter failure.

    Never appeal to a man’s “better nature.” he might not have one.

    A rolling stone gathers momentum.

    There are 3 kinds of people: those who can count & those who can’t.

    Your lucky number is 321349555463482326257. Watch for it everywhere.

    (Source Unknown)

    Subhash Kaura

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  31. Dr Bhaskar says:

    I am loving these little quotes in your your blog entries lately…..

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  32. mohit says:

    sir
    i feel great to have ur blog on eb
    available
    such a nicely wriiten by u
    thank u sir
    for providing all of us wth such a great ]
    knowledge

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  33. Faisal MEmon says:

    Saeen always u and ur wonderfull thoughts. Thanks alot for your blog. I think i m changing to be better person after reading your blog. Question for you? Do u have any plan to work with Dilip Kumar?
    Khuda ya bhagwan may give you all happiness in your life.
    Take care
    Faisal

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  34. Monish Aggarwal USA says:

    Thank God! Its a relief to hear from you.

    Teen Patti is it a copy of “21″?

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  35. Arun Kumar Bashambu says:

    Hello Sir,

    Thanks for taking time to write on your blog. Being a regular reader, i have a user interface design suggestion here. It would be good if the picture(currently Abhishek) can be reduced in size so that while traversing from one day’s blog to next or previous, one does not have scroll down everytime. The picture is good but scrolling down everytime for blog writeup is irritating. The picture can be reduced in size or it could be placed on one side of the text.
    Wish you the best. Cheers!
    -Arun

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  36. Aprajita Chandra says:

    Hello Amitji
    I’m really happy to read your blog.I’ve started reding it recently and must say addicted to it. I wait for it now. Saw Drona last weekend and enjoyed it. Even my kids liked it.
    Love your movies.
    Pls say hi to my kids if you get a chance.
    My son is 7 and daughter is 2.

    Aprajita

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  37. Chaitanya says:

    Dear Amith Uncle,

    I have been an avid reader of your blog. It is very refreshing to read your thoughts as you have been a pletohora of sublime thoughs—-

    This quote reminds me of you. Here it goes—

    Silence speaks in low ripples like the growl of a tiger and only kings can master her
    and you have been the KING!!

    Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Navami!!

    Chaitanya

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  38. avani says:

    Hello ……….. how r u ? i hope u reply me ……………

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  39. Anushree says:

    Well Happy Dushehrra to BigB, Jayaji and whole Bachhan family and also to all the fans and readers of this blog…

    I m deying to see the Unforgettable Tour on NDTV Imagine…Can’t wait!!!

    Happy B’day in advance Mr Bachhan. Hope u’ve a wonderful n exciting b’day with all the love and blessings..

    take care

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  40. Atul Sarkar says:

    Pranam Amitabji,

    Shree Siddhivinayak se prathana hai k wo aap ko shanti de aur sukhi rakhe …

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  41. Rekha D. says:

    Happy navaratri to you all.

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  42. Sam says:

    Very nice quote-Amitji

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  43. avani says:

    i wanted to know the meaning of “Agaysta” ……

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  44. P.Grewal says:

    hi Amit ji
    I read your blog everyday and enjoy it .

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  45. Veer Ramakrishna says:

    Hi, Amit
    Happy Navratra. I was wondering–Your father’s original family name was srivastava.He changed it to Bacchan–What is the background for this change, What did that name mean to him?
    Love, Veer,
    Toronto, canada.

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  46. Ayesha Yaqoob says:

    the quote in the end is very true and very helpfull. thanx for it.

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  47. lisa says:

    hello sir….

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  48. Ghunoo says:

    Reminds me of my home, Amit uncle. Conversation and Banter on table on so many topics, History, politics, culture, Indo-China wars, I learnt so much from my parents by just being at the table. Now, we sit in the evening, turn on the TV and watch “Law and Order” while eating, so tired from work.

    I think people are busier in India but people have more fun there as well. No signs of Navratri or Durga Puja here, except on Monday we celebrate Columbus Day, whcih means squat really. Just sit at home, do chores and catch up on movies.

    Happy Navratri to you, I miss India a lot during these days especially.

    Looking forward to Abhishek’s Dostana. Drona was a debacle of epic proportions, please don’t say, it was an attempt to do something new and different. Its good if it started with the attempt, but unfortunately the challenge to do something new, is no excuse for mediocrity and ordinary. Sorry, I was terribly disappointed because I am such a huge fan of Abhishek.

    Sincerely,

    Ghunoo

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  49. Judy, Virginia says:

    Hello Mr. Bachchan, I now consider myself one of you and your son’s newest fans from the USA not of Indian descent. By way of the internet I am learning fast about Bollywood movies and am really loving them. The movies are also a way for me to learn about Indian culture. I recently saw Ash in Jodhaa Akbar and Umrao Jaan with Abhi and they were wonderful. Continued success to you and your family.

    Judy

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  50. Pravin says:

    Dear Sir

    My best wishes to you and your family on the occassion of Vijaya Dashami.

    Pravin

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  51. RAVI P MALHOTRA says:

    Dear Amitji, Talking of doing the impossible I want to talk about Late Kalpana Chawla her last email to her old school children at Karnal,she wrote—This was from Columbia:
    “The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it,the courage to get on to it,and the perseverence to follow it.Wishing you a great journey” The longest journey of her life as she said “Follow your Dreams”. Kalpana Chawla

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  52. OBBY C says:

    :::::::::::::::::::::!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!::::::::::::::::::!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!::::::::::::::::

    Dearest Mr. Bachchan,
    I’ve missed you. I’m going to be very selfish and tell you that 4th Oct. was my Bday but I was unable to use the internet till today…please, it would mean the whole world to have your blessings…really a dream come true.

    Love,
    Obby

    ps. we both are Libras…do you believe what they say about people who are libras, such as, procastinators, moody, sensitive, lovable and extremely protective of family…I belive so.

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  53. Sonali says:

    Wishing you a Happy Dashehara, hope the victory of god over evil continous.

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  54. Sandeep Thakre says:

    Wishing you, your family and fans a Happy Dushera !

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  55. krishna mohan ivaturi says:

    dear bachchans,
    happy vijaya dashami and all the best for abhishek and aishwarya’s RAVAN. JAI MATA DI.

    krishna mohan ivaturi.
    delhi.

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  56. Monish Aggarwal USA says:

    Dear Amitji,
    I am glad to hear that you celeberated Asthami as well.

    Ashtami, what a wonderful relegious festival it is. My 6 yr old daughter was so excited yesterday as she along with her friends were prayed to and given gifts.

    Not exactly sure what the significance is, but following the tradition what I used to see when growing up and my mother calling all little girls from the neighbourhood and I was given the task of washing their feet and praying to them and then giving them chole, puri and kada (sweet) and take their blessings.

    God Bless all the girls and women of India. They give so much and ask nothing in return.

    Good Health Always
    Monish

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  57. MONIL DESAI ( AHMEDABAD) says:

    Dear Amitji,
    You have given us a huge surprise on your birthday on 11 th october with your live concert of Unforgettable tour starting on NDTV imagine. And Amitji i was going to come from AHMEDABAD to MUMBAI specially to wish you on your Birthday. So HAPPY BIRTHDAY in advance. I would not able to make up on your birthday. Happy dushera to you and your whole family. Waiting for your response.

    Yours Sincerely,
    Monil Desai ( YOUR DIE HARD FAN).

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  58. Harshal Ashar says:

    Dear Sir

    Thanks for a nice quotes on previous days blog also, it guide us to head in proper direction.

    Wish you a happy dusshera.

    Rgds

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  59. sunil suwalka says:

    hi sir,
    wish u very happy ‘vijyadashmi’ n ‘deepawali’ also to all of u

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  60. kavita s says:

    happy dashera to you and your family…I wish you all the happiness and success more success…I wish sometimes in your blog you wld narrate ur experience, shooting experience, some incidents with ur co stars, directors…some things which u may want to share…funny moments…its ur wish though…
    lots of luv

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  61. zahera shaikh says:

    I was waiting from yesterday,i guess u were busy in Puja celebration…..I have seen u in the zee news (USA) in Puja Pandal with ur family……..why dont u go to Calcutta to celebrate the Puja……….I m from Calcutta thats why suggesting u………..

    Take a good care of urself.
    Allah Haafiz.

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  62. lisa says:

    m d 1st one…????

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  63. yash says:

    Hello!!!
    happy dussehra 2 u!!!
    hope u enjoythe day!!

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  64. Pavani says:

    Dear Amit Ji….

    We wish you wonderful days filled with happiness,joy,comfort,and good health for each and everyone in your family.

    Take Care,
    Pavani

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  65. zahera shaikh says:

    Shubho Navami……..for u and ur family.

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  66. devendra sadhu says:

    Sir ji,
    Awesome. May God shower all happiness on you and your family.
    Take care
    Devendra ( U.K )

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  67. psc says:

    Dear Mr Bachchan I don’t know if you would read this but I have a picture of yours with myself and my son 8 years at that time …… I would like to have it signed by you as memento it was taken in Chandigarh at Hotel North Park where you were staying during your stay here…..where can I send a copy of it …any address …..where you will respond or as an attachment on an email id…… IT’S A NICE PICTURE

    “This blog is my space and I shall never fear to fill it the way I desire……..” way to go

    Sir this effort of yours of writing your blog everyday is commendable it keeps your fans connected….
    I wish you success and God bless & may you live long to entertain us & our future generations the way you have been doing

    Regards
    Parmeet

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  68. ABHIJIT SAWANT says:

    Dear Amitji,

    Wellsaid , nothing is imposible ! and you are the example.

    Good Reading ! We are learning somehting new everyday from your blogs. Great ! Please keep writing.

    Best Regards/Mr. Abhijit

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  69. RAVI P MALHOTRA says:

    This is for Shweta: ‘Evolution needs two things; isolation and Time’.— Says conservationist Phillipe Raust.

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  70. jaya says:

    Happy Dussehra to all of you. It is quite obvious (and rightly so) that you are extremely proud of your daughter! I guess all fathers are like that, more so when the daughters are cerebrally enlivening. Why don’t you please post the photograph of Jayaji and you in Bengali attire (i’m sure your loved ones were busy clicking away, today).

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  71. Manju Bector says:

    Hiya Amitabh ji,

    It is good to know that the server is working today!!! I know you will be sent thousands of birthday messages. I wanted to send mine today, so that it doesn’t get lost amongst all the others!!! I wish you a very happy birthday, good health and happiness always!

    Bar bar yeh din aye,
    aap jiyo hazaron saal,
    har saal ke din ho,
    50,000!!!

    Have fun with your family on your special day, celebrate in style!

    Love as always,

    Manju Bector x ( manjubector@yahoo.co.uk )

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  72. Rajesh Kejriwal says:

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    Sir,

    Just becaaaaaaaaaaaaause the shooting place was “a dilapidated old abandoned mill” does not at all mean that you will not be mobbed there…. Just let out the word about the location and then see how many want to meet you even in “a dilapidated old abandoned mill”!!!

    And from what I remember, you had once told us that this is the same place where that pulp-song Jumma Chumma from HUM was shot!!! Enough reason for this ‘dilapidated old abandoned mill’ to be declared a site of cultural importance!!!!!

    The dinner-table-intellectual-discussions sounded of a promising evening you all must have had! :-)
    And you & Jayaji doing a Bengali-couple ASHTAMI pujo??!!!!!!!

    WOW Sir, THAT certainly must have been a sight!!!!
    Where’s the pic, Sir??????

    We in Bengal are waiting for this Durga-puja gift from you!!!!

    SHUBHO BIJOYA!

    With love, regards and ‘pujo-abhinondon’,

    Rajesh Kejriwal
    BigB Yahoo Groups

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  73. Big Fan of Big B says:

    Namaskar Big B!

    Happy Durga Puja!! Glad to finally see your blog! And even more glad to see you in a happier mood!!

    Happy Vijaya Dashami too for tomorrow!

    Big Fan of Big B

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  74. sujit says:

    hi amitji…

    I am an engineering student. if you have time kindly reply to my question.

    You are one of those people who made a strong comeback in life . I read
    that you were falsely accused in the bofors case and your company was nearing bankruptcy. You had the easy way to declare bankruptcy but you worked hard and ensured that you paid back all your creditors and once again came back on top.

    There has been one celebrity who made a similiar comeback.I am talking about the comeback man SOURAV GANGULY.He was also accused of faking injuries and playing for financial gains. He was wrongly dropped and had the easy way to call it quits as he had achieved evrything a cricketer could dream of but just like you he also chose the hard way and made his way back into the team and proved his dectators wrong. He was the highest scorer in international cricket in last year.

    People like sourav and you are an inspiration for us .YOU ARE PEOPLE WHO NEVER QUIT. I just wanted to know what is your opinion about sourav sir??

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  75. xyz says:

    Dear Amitji,
    a lot has been written by critics about Drona and how Abhishek failed to deliver … just made me wonder how he feels about all the criticism and comparisons to you…

    as a kid i did well in studies , sports and other activities…but i had an elder bro who was as good…and since he had already been there and done it all before me, my achievements were just second hand…not that i bear a grudge against him…love him lots and it is mutual…but somehow throughout my life what i do doesnt really seem the best…coz it has already been done before…

    Is it possible for a big tree to grow in the shade of another big tree??? Just wondering…and coming back to my story…bro and i were even in the same profession for a while but then I decided to branch off into another field…somehow now the comaprisons are less…and I feel free and more at peace…just hope Abhishek can carve a niche for himself too some day…

    hope I havent overstepped by talking about all this…if I have i apologise…

    urs truly
    ex vai zee

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  76. madhu says:

    Happy Vijaydasmi to you and your family. this is wonderful piece from” Ram ki Shakti puja” . I love it hope you will liek to read too.

    कहती थीं माता मुझे सदा राजीवनयन।
    दो नील कमल हैं शेष अभी, यह पुरश्चरण
    पूरा करता हूँ देकर मातः एक नयन।”

    कहकर देखा तूणीर ब्रह्मशर रहा झलक,
    ले लिया हस्त, लक-लक करता वह महाफलक।
    ले अस्त्र वाम पर, दक्षिण कर दक्षिण लोचन
    ले अर्पित करने को उद्यत हो गये सुमन
    जिस क्षण बँध गया बेधने को दृग दृढ़ निश्चय,
    काँपा ब्रह्माण्ड, हुआ देवी का त्वरित उदय-
    “साधु, साधु, साधक धीर, धर्म-धन धन्य राम!”
    कह, लिया भगवती ने राघव का हस्त थाम।
    देखा राम ने, सामने श्री दुर्गा, भास्वर
    वामपद असुर-स्कन्ध पर, रहा दक्षिण हरि पर।
    ज्योतिर्मय रूप, हस्त दश विविध अस्त्र सज्जित,
    मन्द स्मित मुख, लख हुई विश्व की श्री लज्जित।
    हैं दक्षिण में लक्ष्मी, सरस्वती वाम भाग,
    दक्षिण गणेश, कार्तिक बायें रणरंग राग,
    मस्तक पर शंकर! पदपद्मों पर श्रद्धाभर
    श्री राघव हुए प्रणत मन्द स्वर वन्दन कर।

    “होगी जय, होगी जय, हे पुरूषोत्तम नवीन।”
    कह महाशक्ति राम के वदन में हुई लीन।

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  77. shami pirani from paris says:

    Good Evening Amitabh ji,
    I’m really happy to read your blog, you are the best in the film industrie…take care…
    your fan, shami

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  78. xyz says:

    PS…just to add to my previous post…tell Abhishek i am a big fan of his and i maintain that his potential as an actor exceeds urs…coz he has inherited that one special bit from jayaji which you dont have :-)

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  79. anu says:

    Hi Mr. Bachchan
    Felt relaxed after seeing ur post…
    It was nice to see u on CNN IBN doing puja on Maha Ashtami with Jaya ji & Shweta.
    Here’s wishing u & ur family a very happy Dussera
    take care
    Love & regards
    Anu Verma

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  80. Madhu Sharma says:

    Dear Sir!

    This is my first time here as I have just become aware of this site…Wish you a very Happy Birthday in advance..and guess what I share my birthday with the greatest of all actors and human beings in this world…you.

    wish me too. please..

    lots of love and regards,

    Madhu

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  81. Rasha Zayed says:

    My Dear Mr. Bachchan,

    happy to receive the post for day 172 at last. so it was all because of the server…we were all here concerned about you, especially after the last post.
    great that you had an enjoyable evening with family and friends, and a peaceful time with Miss. Jaya during your visit to Durga Ma.

    ‘Start by doing what is necessary. Then start doing what is possible. Suddenly you will be doing the impossible..’

    this is, for me, so powerful…iam someone who has lots of things to do, busy mind all the time…and because of that i end up with a little achievement . i think this quote will help a lot :)

    seems you like shooting in ‘dilapidated old abandoned’ places where there is seclusion and no one disturbs. but how do you know that no one wants to meet you there…iam sure a lot of people here would love to even if it is abandoned and dilapidated…the place where you are is never like that, but a place where everyone would love to be.

    dear Mr. Bachchan, please be happy, and don’t give the chance to anything to spoil your life and your mood.

    and keep up with sharing the quotes with us…they are so inspirational and full of wisdom .

    with love and affection,
    Rasha Zayed,
    BigB yahoo group,

    Cairo, Egypt.

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  82. Komal says:

    dear Sir,

    Happy Dusshera to you and your family. Lovely pictures and lovely writeups:)
    What a splended feeling gets into the mind when i read your entries here.
    Love and good wishes to you and yours..

    Love
    Komal Kapoor, CA

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  83. Manjari Bhatnagar says:

    Hello Amitji,

    How r u?? Really this one quote u mention here is very true..n it has its usual meaning…very important to upgrade our life..n change the aspect..like if we seems a work to be very difficult but if we go thorugh it..the pavements ll automatically create..So, our task is just to start it, no matter frm whr either it may start, frm bottom or high…Thank you Sir to initiate others n change the perception of those u r depressed frm their life..

    Thanks and regards,
    Manjari Bhatnagar.

    Plzz gothrough it once,,, i ll get my reward..i ll wait for ur valuable response..

    http://blogs.siliconindia.com/Manjari

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  84. Pavani says:

    Dear Amitji…,

    Hope all is well with you.From past 3 days I have started reading your blog,and I just wait for the next day to come,so that I can read ur blog again…:)

    Me and my husband stay in Toronto,and we along with my brother have attended your Unforgettable program here in Toronto..it was just fabulous,
    I loved how Abhishek made the entrance(plz tell him that as I always admire him)…and Aishwarya was beautiful as always…

    I wish you and your family a very happy Diwali,with joy,happiness,comfort.good health for the days to come.Take Care

    Love,
    Pavani,
    Toronto,Canada

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  85. souad says:

    God bless sir.
    We are waiting for your unforgettable concert in Morocco
    Regards

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  86. Contemporary says:

    Wao!! Most enlightening dinner!! will you please say a bit in detail?? just going for dinner too…..will back again

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  87. Mohit Bansal says:

    Respected Sir,
    Happy Dushehra to you and all your family members !!!
    Regards
    Mohit
    Kabul

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  88. krishna mohan ivaturi says:

    respected bachchan sir,
    as a die hard fan of bachchans iam requesting u to pl pl pl pl pl advice or suggesst abhishek bachchan to see only yuva, guru and sarkar before choosing and finalising the future projects of him.

    jai mata di.

    krishna mohan ivaturi

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  89. Meghna Singh (Sydney) says:

    Dear Amitji

    Wishing you and everyone in family (extended family too) Happpy Dusshera.

    Holidays are gr8, specially during this time of the year, everyone in family can ctch up.

    Oh well mine are 2 weeks away now…..Will b home soon for Diwali….Hoooooraaaay!

    Take Care
    Love & Reards
    Meghna

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  90. sreeram warrier says:

    Amitji,

    During Dussehra you must be missing your old days in Kolkata.Pls do write about your days in kolkata and also about working with Late Manmohan desai on blockbusters like Amar Akbar Anthony and Naseeb.Many people feel Naseeb has been under rated as an entertainer due to AAA.Why dont we make mass entertainers like Naseeb anymore.

    Regards
    Sreeram

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  91. NINA says:

    “”‘Start by doing what is necessary. Then start doing what is possible. Suddenly you will be doing the impossible..’”"
    Can relate to the above quote absolutely. Very very true in my case. Got extremely overweight due to stress related hormonal problems…. Became necessary to lose weight… thus got majorly into fitness….. in due process realised I understood some aspects of fitness better then my trainers…. did the next possible thing. ,, did a fitness course myself…. Ultimately ended up doing the impossible…… became a fitness instructor at an age most people think of retiring from fitness and do something less strenuous…. Before i knew it… i went on to become One of the most sought after Power yoga(ashtanga vinyasa) instructor of South Mumbai and still going strong at fifty five!! started out of necessity… went on to do what was possible and ended up doing the impossible Look who is blowing the rusty trumpet now MAITE :lol: CHEERIO!!

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  92. shreyas says:

    hello sir ….happy dussehra to u…
    i m writing for the first time…i don’t know whether u will read or not..but i want to wish u all the best for all ur future endevours
    a fan of urs..

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  93. RAVI P MALHOTRA says:

    Dear Amitji, Since you mentioned old dilapated mill where noone one wants to come to meet you reminds of silence which is golden and has its own virtues:
    Trees are silent till the wind blows.
    A person all to himself is silent.
    There is silencing in any death of any life form.
    Exploring your inner self deeply is in silence.
    The inevitable sound in universe is that of silence.
    Retrospect thinking is in silence.
    Silence is the most natural state of sound energy.
    Love comes back in silence.
    Silence can get fully filled up by a drop of pin.
    Darkness and silence both fill space.
    If you can understand my silence you can understand my words better.
    Convalescing is better in silence.
    Silence is meditative.
    Silence cloaks best feelings.
    Silence outwardly can give peace of mind.
    You can achieve the highest peak when you conquor silentlly.
    Patience and silence combined is a big virtue.
    Silence leads to understanding.
    Hope you enjoyed silence of the blog.
    Regards
    Ravi P Malhotra

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  94. brijesh tripathi says:

    I seen DRONA , Abhishek acted very well why there is so much hue and cry in critics.

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  95. dr.geeta dhairyawan says:

    thank god you are back on the blog.happy dushhera.would love to see you both in bengali costumes.could you please post a photo.good night and god bless.

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  96. Akash Verma says: