Posted on: December 7, 2009 - 1:49 am
Prateeksha, Mumbai December 6, 2009 Sun 11: 59 PM
Back in the comfort of home after a rushed but very productive trip to Chennai. As I said the various associations of the South Indian Film Industry wanted to felicitate the makers of PAA and so Balki and I went across. It was good to be among those that had made a huge contribution to the film. One of the speakers from one of the associations, after the shawl decoration ceremonies were over, 25 in number, expressed that I had not ever worked in a Tamil film and that I should make efforts to do so. I joked later with him on stage by stating that in many ways PAA was a South Indian product. The Director, R Balakrishnan a South Indian, music director Illiayaraja from the South, P C Sreeram the DOP from the South, Vidya from the South, post production unit from the South, Image… it is indeed a South Indian film … ha ha …
But seriously though it was a joy to be among the fraternity, which to me, has always been one of great discipline and order. I have always felt that the management and production ethics of the South have been far superior to the ones that exist in Mumbai. The whole culture of film making and the very systematic manner in which productions were handled has been most impressive. Their studio systems - great facilities that were housed in the well structured and formal atmospheres of Gemini Studios, AVM, Vijaya-Vahini Studios among the few larger concepts were, awe inspiring. The joy and pleasure of working in such atmospheres was so exciting and professional. I miss those moments and that culture.
After the formalities of the stage were over I stayed back for a while and then returned to Taj and discovered to my delight that Mr Ram Gopal Varma was also in the hotel and so we got together in my room and spent a very large portion of the night discussing movie making and trends and situations and criticisms and debates on issues concerning the state of the nation. Informative, exhilarating and very amusing at times. With Ramu around and being let loose, one should always expect excitement.
Once home the whole prospect of the film and its status took up most of our time. Komal Nahata, an age old hand of the Trade magazines, opined that since it is difficult to make out whether it is really me that is playing that role, the effect on those that come to see a film of mine was wearing off, because of disbelief. He felt that we needed to put a clip in the end credits explaining this to the audience for it would then increase the box office potential. I did pass this on to the director and he was of the opinion that changing things around now would not change the prospects of the film, for he argued, now even the smaller B and C centers were reporting that the houses were full to capacity. Moreover the making of Auro was now being broadcast on all channels, so the effect of countering any illusions by some of the trade people would hopefully be declared as ‘not applicable’.
So that was put on hold for a while and the larger portion of the day went away in discussing the financial aspects of the film as seen from one of the initial investors of the project. Financial discussion has always ended up with me not understanding the conditions of the market and leaving the decisions to the others. And that is what we did. Throughout the day the reports have been coming in, they look encouraging and good, but it would as always not be prudent to talk about them at this stage. Suffice to say that each hour promises improved collections and that bodes well for the film. A few more days will give us a complete picture of the matter and it would best be the time to bring it out in the open.
The evening was spent starting with a visit to Breach Candy Hospital, where the great Shammi Kapoor has been admitted with a chest infection. Seeing him confined to a bed has been disturbing, but his spirit and his will has been one that requires no words to express his non chalant reserved demeanor. Shammi Kapoor, who sang and who danced his way into our hearts from the snows of Kashmir to the endless soirees he held at his apartment in town. Sad to see him like this, but how wonderful to find his spirits alive and his humour intact.
Entering Breach Candy is always full of the many difficult episodes we as a family went through. My illness in 1982 and 83 and 84 and the many visits of my Father and my Mother and the very special manner in which they took care of all of us. I should require a separate issue for the details that I could give, but they will be depressing and unpleasant. Better to be happy and joyful than any other.
Its Navya Naveli, my grand daughter’s birthday today and she has decided to ask for her birthday gift to be a showing of PAA with all her friends at a multiplex in Delhi. And so it was and what a huge amount of fun they had.
Its also 50 years of wedded bliss for Dr F Udwadia and his dear wife Vera. Dr Udwadia, of the Breach Candy Hospita who singularly with his team of doctors brought me back to life after the ‘Coolie’ accident, still functions, but today as his anniversary comes on he has invited those that remain close to him to a celebration at the Wellingdon Club. This Club, the remnants of the old British Raj, still maintains its culture and exclusivity and is a joy to visit.
The entire guest list is full of Dr Udwadia’s friends and relatives. Many known and unknown faces meet up and it is surprising to note that this very elite society is raving about PAA and wanting to go and see it. The merits of the film supersede me. This is pleasing.
I am inundated by sms ’s and text messages from all over on PAA and how much they have liked it. In return all that I can give is more work and better if possible films.
The Sunday crowd outside the gates were customary. But I found that they were a little more vociferous than on other days. There were shouts of ‘PAA’ from the crowds and the police van had to be called in today to control them.
I leave you with hope and trust .. with anticipation … and anxiety .. but always with prayer
Amitabh Bachchan
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hi waiting to watch ur movie PAA…congreats on ur effort on this film
Love
olivia
am i really the first one
Dearest Auro,
YOU HAVE OUTSTOLEN ALL…MAY YOU WIN ALL THA AWARDS THIS WORLD HAS TO OFFER….CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE STUPENDOUS PERFORMANCE…NO WORDS ARE SUFFICIENT…KEEP GOING…KEEP ROCKING…DILJIT,NAMITA AND KSHITIJ FROM A SMALL TOWN SATNA IN MADHYA PRADESH
just watched the movie paa
simply gr888888888888888888888888888
no one can beat it!!!!!!
hats off sir
thanks for bollywood
and film industry
thanks
j.patel
Dear Amitji
Praises are pouring in for Paa! A film which is spreading like fire amongst all…Its nice to see people flocking up to see a high rated explosive performance…
Critics should eat their words …
It will take some time for the resonance to taper and then comes Rann which we again hope will make an impact again…
As a member of the Family, I am extremely proud to be associated with you in a small way..i really doubt if at all I can meet you..and if it does happen,,it will be a dream come true!!
Luv and Regards
Shankar
Hi Amitji,
Auro, Auro we love you!
I went to see Paa with my 8 year old son Bhavin, what a film. Lots of laughter and a tearful end. Amazing, superhit. Will watch it again in Chennai in just over 2 weeks when we go to Tirupati for Kavin’s hair shaving ceremony.
Regards
Naresh
Brilliant is an understatement for you in Paa and for Balki for coming up with the idea. Really liked the film, but second viewing I felt you could have cut the political career of abhishek and had some more father son bonding moments, it started to late in the film and ended too soon. I still really enjoyed the film, but what i mentioned above stood out the second time I saw it. Eagerly awaiting the DVD, even though that’ll be a while
Good night !
Love you.
Just a simple hi, please!!!
Dearest AB Sir,
It was my mothers birthday on this 6th which is coincidental with Navya’s…congratulations …we celebrated it in quite a mood. PAA has rocked the nation and is rocking the world… Auro is going to rule our hearts till we live…Diljit
plz do something to bring justice back in big boss…bring raju srivastava back..and show the clipping of double faced ill mannered pravesh to all house mates…janta knows that but housemates should also know so that they nomminate the corrupt person….big boss have shown vindu and raju in the video doing planning….but vindu and raju didn’t started it..it was bak-tanaz who were doing it and everyone knows that…..make this show fair….don’t let the thruth die…. this is not possible that raju got less vote that pravesh it means this show is manipulate for trp plz sir plz tell to bigg boss team that don’t play with peoples emotions i will wait for your reply
love…
my dear Amitabh..
how are you my darling?i just left a comment at the last post..
HAPPY BORTHDAY NAVYA NAVELI….
MANY MANY MANY MANY RETURNS OF THE DAY..
ALL THE BEST…
i just came home ,my mother in law is here ..she came to visit us today till tommorow evening…
sooo i wont be with you as allways…
i will read the post and get back to you in a heart bit..
my end less love to you my darling…
i hope you had the day to rest and relax..
i hope you take care my dear..
i wory sooooo much for you…
love you alot..
yours for ever..
anat magen here in israel…
Happy Birthday Navya Naveli !
God Bless you!
Welcome home Auro
enjoy the moments
hello,
i am a bit concerned about watching Paa since i fear it may be a tear jerker . worst i do not want to see you suffer. for me you are superman and somebody who is invincible. i’d rather watch a lal badshah to Paa. I know this sounds utterly stupid but thats what i feel.
my parents will be watching Paa this week.
but i am extremely happy that everybody i have asked loved the movie and cannot stop raving about your flawless performance. every channel is buzzing with the fact that the movie is doing splendidly.
congratulations for all the success of this very important film.
i look forward to watching Rann
Regards
Rajan
Wow, the police had to be called in to control the crowds! I would think there would also be shouts of ‘AURO’!
It’s great to read about the all around success of the film. I’m sure the houses will continue to fill up. I think by that by now everyone knows it is you playing the role. Just look at those distinctive eyes!!! But it would be weird if it was nominated for an Oscar and many people would not know what you really looked like.
That was good fortune to have Ram Gopal varma in the same hotel. I would bet the subject of ‘RANN’ might have come up!
What a perfect birthday present for your granddaughter. That was perfect timing for her big day.
It’s very sad to find out about Shammi Kapoor’s condition, but the fact that his spirit’s are high is good news and hopefully will help his recovery.
I’m not surprised that an elite society raves about ‘PAA’. Everybody that is human and has a heart would be emotionally affected by that beautiful film and your brilliant performance.
I leave you with love,
Rochelle
Only a few minutes until the Giants game-Go Giants(Hi Valorie)
ॐ श्री अमिताभ बच्चन,
नमस्ते, प्रणाम,
हरि ॐ तत सत,
A very Happy Birthday to Navya Naveli Nanda. Hope she enjoyed her trip to the cinema with her friends to watch PAA.
Perhaps in hindsight all sorts of things could be changed / adapted into a film but the choice to leave I feel is right. The credits are sufficient proof that Mr Amitabh Bachchan stars and further evidence is not required.
Done ..
Love always,
Srinivasbhai Kappagantula - Shirdi Saibabaji ki jai, Shankarbhai Narayan - Abu Dhabi dilwalla, Mousumi , Manojbhai Kumar Ojha, Dr Anshu, Archana ( bengaluru ), Vijaya, Aishwarya, Sanjith, Mukul Bunglore Walay, Abhaya Sharma, Renate, Sharmila, Daisy M, Nareshbhai Bhatt, Vikas, Jasmine Jaywant, Yours Truly, Carola ( Carrie ), No. 1 Fan from UK, Brenda, Saroj, Rasha Zyed, Adi, Lakshmi Jag, D.B, Mrs G.A. Patel, P.B a Fan in Texas, Anat Magen, Valorie Adams - pyari poetwalli - where are you ?, Ms. Satinder, Sujata, Rupam, S kh / USA, SUNITA ~ AB/ Big B.’s Fan #1, Vandana Bhatt, Mondira, Toronto, Zainab, Devkishin Vyas, Pawan Pipalwa, Yashpal, Pratik Rana, Alok Shrivastavaa, Barka Sahraoui from France but many, many and many more and .. Manish Parmar, UK.
Dear mr Bachchan
I saw PAA yesterday with my little bro. Maasi took us to watch the movie. What a lovely movie. I told my mum that she shouldnt have missed it and she should go and see it. I really loved the movie and so did my bro and my maasi.
Now cant wait for the DVD to come out so i can add it to my collection.
With lots and lots of love to you and more.
Ekta xxxxxxxx
NDH
aMEN OR SHOULD IT BE AMEEN…… eitherwAYS
vowww
what a journey
Auro
How Amitabh becomes Auro for ‘Paa’
Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,
Hi Amitji
went to watch Paa today, i have to say its the most amazing film i have seen in along time!!
Congratulations on this wonderful production xxx
Dearest Mr Bachchan
I am so sorry that the visit to Shammi Kapoor in Breach Candy must have been disturbing for you, for very many reasons. But I deeply admire your great kindness and empathy in going to see him, and know it must have meant a huge amount to him.
Despite a very full and fascinating post tonight about many isssues… somehow you sound a little detached tonight, despite the astounding and rapturous and utterly deserved response to PAA … my anxiety as ever is that you must be utterly exhausted, and a night discussing films with RGV, however stimulating, is not what this amateur doctor would have prescribed. All I can do is hope, and trust, and yes, above all pray. And I am always filled with anticipation for your next words and deeds…
With all my love, Daisy
paa,
Its working
Very brilliant advise from Sunil’s Paa
inspired amny more to visit theatre
and now off to community place
to inspire more
we want full houses
everyone in theatres screaming
Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro,Auro
Let the word reach Kailash
and also our beloved Kailashpati to hear
paa
Respected Amitabhji,
Today we saw Auro live walking - talking - running - doing mischief - and we lost him……
it was an experience of life time in 2 hours, we wanted more than 2 hour movie and have fun with you and your belowed family in the move
my husband Rajesh and daughter komal (9yrs) also enjoyed the movie.
i am your fan since April 1976 (day i was born), i am eager to see you in person once..
my husband had couple of opportunity to meet you in person in JW Marriot and few occasion on international and indian airport.
wishing your Grand daughter Navya Naveli a happy birthday. May god bless her with good health, wealth and prosperous always.
Let all the record be broken by this movie.. all the cast have put in best effort and Auro has been our faviourate.
wishing all the best for a great success for Paa…..
Best Regards,
Rupali, Komal & Rajesh Panchal - 7th Dec 09, 2.15 am
hi amit ji
so u r back home
happy birthday to navya.r u planning new film with RGV?
why r u worried.PAA will be blockbuster and will break all records.lo sun lo sharukh bhi aap ke peeche peeche PAA ban gaye ha.pata nai apki itni nakal kyo karte ha.i don”t like this
anyhow noone can beat my amitabh.don”t feel sad after remembering old incident.this is time 4 u to celebrate
lov u
jyoti
Dear uncle,
Good to see you writing from Prateeksha.Haven’t been able to watch PAA yet but would do it for sure soon.Missing you and your reply……..
Good Night
Love……….
Welcome back home safe & sound. There’s a new sound of echo, its “PAA PAa Paa paaaaaa~~~~”.
Yes, there is no stopping, as my Spiritual Master says: “Rukna tumhara kaam nahi, chalnaa tumhari shaan, chalte raho chalte raho chalte raho~~~”.
With love and prayers~~~~
Hello Amith Ji,
Is there a reason why the term “south Indian” is emphasized by all you northies, most of the guys i have spoken with emphasize the term “south indian” as if its a backward and underdeveloped part of india, infact the four southern states have always been ahead in terms of education,technology , literacy etc.Please educate all your north indian fans of this fact.
Best Regards,
aravind
Paa is running on this website please take action
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Dear Amitji,
I just watched ‘PAA’ and I can say its one of the good movies I have seen in recent years.
the only complain i have is, while Abhishek and Vidya did a decent job, Abhishek’s charactor of politician wasnt required. IMO the scenes of his political troubles werent a good fit for the movie. I thought the movie was about a relation between a father and a son. but that aspect was not shown all the way until inteval.
could you please share your views about how the scenes related to politics and all the turmoil and all the drama of doordarshan were related to the movie. I believe that took valuable movie time away from Auro and didnt add much value to the movie.
and btw, i still dont know why Auro didnt go inside president house? was the ‘potty’ thing only reason?. i somehow felt that Auro is much smarter than other 12 yrs olds around and there should be more to that ..Potty was just to lame for a 12 year old. just my views.
Regards.
Lovely evening my dearest dear..
Welcome back home.. hope that you had a pleasant , safe and comfort flight..
I am glad that you had a productive trip.. and i really loved what you had described about the ceremony.. the light conversation about south india.. and that you consider the movie as a south indian one… and of course the lovely details about being among the fraternity, which you have described as one of great discipline and order.. lovely details about the management and production ethics of the South that you consider it to be far superior to the ones that exist in Mumbai… i love the part about the culture of film making and the whole atmosphere which seems to be impressive to you.. fascinating.
I am glad that you discovered that Mr Ram Gopal Varma was also in the hotel and that you got together in your room and spent a very large portion of the night in exciting discussions.
I am so so happy for the positive reviews about the movie and that the cinemas are housefull.. hope it continues to be no.1 in box office for months inshallah… it is a smart idea to broadcast the making of the movie in different channels.. that will give more puplicity to it.. and everyone would know the excitting details of the make up which turns BigB to cute Auro.
I am so sorry to hear about Shammi Kapoor that he has been admitted with a chest infection.. in the same hospital.. i can understand the painful memories - which if talking about them will relief and comfort you.. please do.. - but i am glad that he is in high spirits.. wish him a speed and full recovery.
My dearest one.. be quite sure that PAA will be a movie that people wouldn’t forget for many many coming years.. and that your incredibley brilliant performance will be taught in global cinema institues.. simpley genius.
Happy birthday to sweet Navya.. glad that she loved her birthday gift.. wish you and you dear family.. all the best always.
I am so sorry that my reply will be so long.. but I want to share with you few quotes about friendship.. they do reflect what i really believe in.. and what i really think about such a marvelous relationship.
I leave you with hope and trust… and a sincere prayer to the Almighty to keep you always healthy.. safe.. happy and forever on the top.
Love to you.. and much much more ..
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Alice Walker:
No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.
Anaïs Nin:
Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.
Aristotle:
What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.
Audre Lorde:
The sharing of joy, whether physical, emotional, psychic, or intellectual, forms a bridge between the sharers which can be the basis for understanding much of what is not shared between them, and lessens the threat of their difference.
Ben Jonson:
True friendship consists not in the multitude of friends, but in their worth and value.
C.S. Lewis:
Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: “What! You, too? Thought I was the only one.”
Charlie Daniels:
A brief candle; both ends burning
An endless mile; a bus wheel turning
A friend to share the lonesome times
A handshake and a sip of wine
So say it loud and let it ring
We are all a part of everything
The future, present and the past
Fly on proud bird
You’re free at last.
Cicero:
It is virtue, virtue, which both creates and preserves friendship. On it depends harmony of interest, permanence, fidelity.
David Hume:
Truth springs from argument amongst friends.
Deng Ming-Dao:
Those truly linked don’t need correspondence. When they meet again after many years apart, Their friendship is as true as ever.
Don Marquis:
There is nothing we like to see so much as the gleam of pleasure in a person’s eye when he feels that we have sympathized with him, understood him. At these moments something fine and spiritual passes between two friends. These are the moments worth living.
E. B. White:
You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing. I wove my webs for you because I liked you. After all, what’s a life, anyway? We’re born, we live a little while, we die. A spider’s life can’t help being something of a mess, with all this trapping and eating flies. By helping you, perhaps I was trying to lift up my life a trifle. Heaven knows anyone’s life can stand a little of that.
Ecclesiasticus 6:14:
A faithful friend is a strong defense: and he that hath found such an one hath found a treasure.
Edgar Watson Howe:
When a friend is in trouble, don’t annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it.
Elie Wiesel:
Friendship marks a life even more deeply than love. Love risks degenerating into obsession, friendship is never anything but sharing.
Elizabeth Foley:
The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox:
All love that has not friendship for its base,Is like a mansion built upon the sand.
Francis David:
We need not think alike to love alike.
George Eliot:
What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other?
George Washington:
Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.
Henri Nouwen:
When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving much advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a gentle and tender hand. The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is a friend who cares.
Henry David Thoreau:
The most I can do for my friend is simply to be his friend. I have no wealth to bestow on him. If he knows that I am happy in loving him, he will want no other reward. Is not friendship divine in this?
Henry Ward Beecher:
It is one of the severest tests of friendship to tell your friend his faults. So to love a man that you cannot bear to see a stain upon him, and to speak painful truth through loving words, that is friendship.
It’s a Wonderful Life:
Remember, no man is a failure who has friends.
Jane Austen:
Friendship is the finest balm for the pangs of despised love.
Katherine Mansfield:
I always felt that the great high privilege, relief and comfort of friendship was that one had to explain nothing.
La Rochefoucauld:
A true friend is the most precious of all possessions and the one we take the least thought about acquiring.
Louisa May Alcott:
“Stay” is a charming word in a friend’s vocabulary.
Marcel Proust:
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.
Margaret Guenther:
[W]e all need friends with whom we can speak of our deepest concerns, and who do not fear to speak the truth in love to us.
Martin Luther King, jr.:
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends
Rabindranath Tagore:
Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance.
Ralph Waldo Emerson:
The only way to have a friend is to be one.
Ralph Waldo Emerson, adapted:
The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else believes in you and is willing to trust you with a friendship.
Robert Frost:
When a friend calls to me from the road
And slows his horse to a meaning walk,
I don’t stand still and look around
On all the hills I haven’t hoed,
And shout from where I am, What is it?
No, not as there is a time to talk.
I thrust my hoe in the mellow ground,
Blade-end up and five feet tall,
And plod: I go up to the stone wall
For a friendly visit.
Robert Louis Stevenson:
We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend.
Samuel Johnson:
There can be no friendship without confidence, and no confidence without integrity.
Shusha Guppy:
The verb “to love” in Persian is “to have a friend.” “I love you” translated literally is “I have you as a friend,” and “I don’t like you” simply means “I don’t have you as a friend.”
Thomas Jefferson:
But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life; and thanks to a benevolent arrangement of things, the greater part of life is sunshine.
Zora Neale Hurston:
It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.
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May i acknowledge the dear friends whom i am honored to know throught your respected medium…
Abhaya Sharma ji, Amer Shoib, Anat Magen, Angel Gupta, Anu (London), Amit Sangani, Archana (Bengaluru), Arvind, Ashwini (Sidney), Austere, Ben Sura, Bharati Sharma (Millie), Carla , Daisy M, Dee S, Deepak Bubna, Deepak T ji, Deepti Shrikant Pote, Gilga, Fatima, Hend Adel, Houda (Pettssy), Ibrahar Hussain, Jabela, Jasmine (London), Jasmine Jaywant, Jyoti Miglani (Egypt), Kashmira Grewal ji, Kavita Anand, Kishore Bhatt (London), Lakshmi Jag, Lena (Russia), Lyudmila, M, Manish Parmar (UK), MUKUL BUNGLORE WALAY, Mithai Lal, Mohamed Hashim (Indiano), Naresh Kapoor, Obby C, Pawan Pipalwa, (Phyllis) PB a fan in Texas, Preeti K, Raman Jetly, Rasha Zayed, Rajiv G, Ramanthan, Ravi P ji, Renate, Reshmi P, Rochelle, Rose C, Sahar, Sajjad Nawaz, Saroj, Satyam, Shameera, Sharmila, Shankar (Abu Dhabi), Srinivas (USA), Subhash Kaura, Sudhir, Syed Kabeeruddin, Tehreem, Tejas Mankodi, Tumpa Ghosh, Vikas (Kuwait), Zainab & Zhenya.
To YOU.. to them and to all the dear EFs… have a very good night.. lots of love & respect as always.
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Mr. B,
I think “PAA” is ur crowning glory;Auro lives forever in our hearts.Love and regards.
Namaskaar Amitji,
Congratulations again and again…you deserve all the praise and decoration!
How fortunate for Navya Naveli’s friends! Do wish her a happy birthday for me…a special child, indeed, she must be.
Thanks for all the news and updates. Too bad about Shammi Kapoor. I cannot think of him without seeing him in “Junglee”, the first film I ever saw him in.
I still remember all the top songs from that film. Another legend, though in a different sort of way.
Take care, keep writing, and PLEASE reply to me when you have a minute.
I am beginning to feel pretty neglected these days.
All my love,
Leela
Did i say it for everyone, including FMxt …
Sorry if i didn’t forgot to include FMxt, everyone but said we …
we want full houses
everyone in theatres
let us tell everyone we meet
it was fun to meet someone and change them to watch paa instead of some other movie…
it works
try
you may make a friend
i only talk paa to everyone i meet
no matter what they meet for
bye and enjoy, more after i return
delete from site
http://musicnmovies.com/forums/
Congrats on the success of Paa. I liked the movie. You are a super actor.
Amitji, finally a long, meaty post from you. I was amazed to read it — does your day have more than 24 hours in it? You certainly manage to cram in a lot more than us ordinary mortals do.
Good that you are home, finally. Nice to hear about the function in Chennai, and your respect and admiration for the film industry in the Southern part of India comes through loud and clear. Well-deserved on the recipients’ part. You are right — by your arguments, PAA does seem like a South Indian production! I can see your smile as you must have said those words!
Ramuji’s company to top off the Chennai visit has you so enthused. He is a very intelligent man indeed, and I can imagine that your conversation must have touched upon so many diverse topics. Didn’t you feel sleepy, though? You had dozed off in the chair prior to the function! Your energy level is amazing.
Please convey my birthday wishes to your lovely granddaughter. May God bless her with a long life, and with good health and happiness with it. I can imagine how excited she must have been to see PAA exclusively with her friends, and how proud must she have felt of her nana. What a sensible girl to ask for that birthday gift, and what a perfect gift you gave her by making the film in the first place.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the evening at Wellingdon club, with your life-saver Dr. Udwadia and his wife, and that the medical fraternity is positive and enthusiastic about the film That validation must have felt good.
Please take a few days to rest and relax.
My love and regards, always,
Jasmine
Dear sir,
I don’t know what to address you as , so Sir would be appropriate. I love films and have seen lot of your films.
Just returned a short while back from an experience called PAA…….. beautiful , absolutely awesome! 3 cheers to you , Balki, Vidya Balan , Arundhati Nag , Ilaiyaraja , Abhishek…….Dialogues deserve a special mention….and the one-liners. You and Vidya Balan deserve a bagful of awards next year. It is indeed a very special film. “Kitni baatein keh jaati hai ye chhoti chhoti baaton me”.
It is indeed great that the banner AB Corp was revived with this film. This film has found a confirmed place in the History of Hindi cinema.
Congrats! And please continue making such films……India and the world needs to see such films , in addition to the hardcore commercial cinema that also has its place.
Warmest regards ,
Rahul Datta
Dubai
WELCOME HOME Amitabhji
At the outset
Happy birthday to little Navya Naveli. Many many happy returns of the day –your Birth Day. Nanaji has not clarified whether you were born on 6th December or 7th December. Tell Nanaji aka Auro to mention the date in his posts to avoid any sort of confusion .
AURO NEEDS TO EAT ALMONDS TO INCREASE HIS MEMORY POWER. WHERE IS AURO’S MOM AND BUM WHO CAN PASS ON ALMONDS TO AURO
Just for information< paa is running on this site
http://www.musicnmovies.info/player/zplay.php?docid=69468968edca557f&go=1
Thank God you are back home and it would be better if you take some rest for its been quite a hectic schedule for you in the past 2-3 days.
Well, unfortunately, I have not been able to see PAA because my exams are going on but I will definitely catch it after they get over on 14th. I don’t think that I really need to point out my congratulations to you on your performance,which I have not seen but considering the reviews of the critics and the audience’s reactions, I know is a masterpiece. There was hardly any reviewer who gave below 3.5 stars and that is an achievement for the entire film. So, I put out my heartiest congrats to Balki and his entire team and all the other actors and especially to Vidya Balan who is seen after such a long time and of what I have heard, has given one of her career best performances.
So,good night then and good luck for the future. May God bless with more such accolades and achievements and may your AB Corp. flourish more than ever.
Love and regards.
Himanshu.
PS. A very belated Happy Birthday to Navya Naveli.
my dearst Amitabh..
how are you my darling?
you are home now…and you had a good time…
i am happy that you had a good time at the hotel and with your friends…its great to be with ppl you love and care about and about what they think..
to share your thoughts with ones that care about what you think its grrat..to talk to some one who listens….
i am happy that you visited your friend Shami Kapoor at the hospital…
it is disturbing to see the ones that you care about in the hospital…
its allways brings painfull memories when you enter some place from the past to bring up memories…i am happy that you had painfull fillings entering the hospital…
again HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO NAVYA NAVELI!!!!
it sure was a great gift to her and her friend..
a privet show of PAA..wow!!!!
wish i was there with them…i have yet to watch the movie…
i am not sure when i will…..i hope sooonnnnnn…
i am happy to read about dr.UDWADIA and his wifes 50 wedding anniversary..
happy anniversary to them…many many many returns of the day..
i am happy that all were talking about PAA at the party……
i hope and wish to you many many movies to do even more then you did in PAA..
i am pleased that all loved the movie and you get lots of good reviews on it..
you deserve it…every bit of it..
you are the best and allways will be..
wish you good night and sweet dreams..
all my love as allways..
yours for ever..
anat magen here in israel..
Hello Sir,
Am writing this comment just because i want to get ur reply.But i guess its really you and not someone else or your assistant.
Am a huge fan of yours, i admire your acting, and really proud of you that you are such a successful man, BIG B…I respct you, and would some day, surely like to meet you.
Watched PAA yesterday…Awsome acting as always..
I am sorry to read about Shammi Kapoor’s ill health. I hope he gets better and returns home soon. Yes, it must be disturbing to see him bed-ridden and frail — the name Shammi Kapoor conjures up boundless energy and enthusiasm, the flicking of the hair, the pouting, the dancing. What an era that was, when he was at his peak.
Devkishinji — what are you doing up so late? Jaldi se so jaiye, sleep is very important for health. Thank you for all the wonderful links — Madan Mohan and Lata and Rafi — did not have time to open them and enjoy the songs today, but have saved them. “Dil dhoondhta hai, phir wohi fursat ke raat din…..”
Regards,
Jasmine
Dearest Amit ji,
I still have not seen Paa.. My apologies have booked the tkts for tom…
Read in a local daily that on Dec 12 -13 BBC Radio Asian Network will have a special prog on yr life n achievements by Raj n Pablo, they will interview u in yr residence….
Do let us know bout it also…
Do take care…
Luv n respects
Joshua D
How you love to be in your element sitting with a friend to talk about the world and film to familiar surroundings of places of a time almost gone by. The genteel days of etiquette seem to be fading fast as we pass through the portals one event to another. Your life is rich and full as it rightfully should be, leave the accounting to others. Alas Paa is not available when I am at the moment so it might be awhile…but I can wait…*greetings to you and you family and birthday wishes to beloved niece*
Sirji..today I thought of discussing something productive apart from praise. You might be aware that Bill gates now concentrate and devote more of his time on his Charity work and the same Bill Clinton does. So, is it not possible for you too do the same thing in India…I heard you having some charity but what I feel it should be at that level where it goes in each and every state of the country and no one has to donate to Bill Clinton’s charity in million of dollars. I am very much confident if you take one step people will take million of steps with you. It may sound you “Choti mooh badi baat”. But please give a thought….
With love and warm regards,
MANOJ KUMAR OJHA
Dear Amitji,
Wishing Navya Naveli a very Happy Birthday today. What a wonderful birthday gift she asked for. I am sure she must have been delighted and can only imagine how proud she must be of her Abhishek mama and grandfather. I loved the movie Paa and wish you success and more in all your future projects!
Hello Mr Bachchan,
I loved PAA. The love between mother and son. Maa charo taraf nazar rakhne ki koshish karti hai ki apne bachche ko kisi ki nazar na lag jaye. Kabhi kabhi kuch bhi na ho to zyada dikhai deta hai. Apno ke liye duayein maangti rehti hai.
Mera pyar aapko aur Paa ki puri team ko.
Nandita
Amit ji,
A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR GRAND DAUGHTER NAVYA, HOW COOL IS IT TO SEE YOUR GRANDFATHER PLAYING A KID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I BET HER FRIENDS THOUGHT YOU WERE AWESOME!!!!!
LOTS OF LOVE (as a;ways)
YOUR NO.1 FAN FROM UK
We love u Amitabh. God bless u. beyond a good actor u r a good human-being and that quality I appreciate the most.
hello sir..
saw PAA today…i am dumbstruck!!..your performance cannot be rated or commented upon..rather no one is capable enough to do so..excellent would be an understatement…you are the GOD of acting!!!!
wish you everlasting happiness in life..
warm regards
Vivek Bali
Wat-a-player!!!!
Boss, you rule… Watched PAA and has been a most satisfying experience…
Its a character revolution and who else could have perfected it better than you.
To be honest though, there did exist a moment or two where disconnect came in terms of the plot sequences but the acts in their own individuality have been way above superior. It is indeed a superlative cinema. Abhishek, Vidya, Paresh… they too have given it, their all… and the results: simply fantastic!
A great value for the ticket and a very improvised directorial too… The music, especially of Mudi Mudi has been ‘phenomenal’ (well thats the least you’d put for the great Illayaraja.
But above all, it is you Sir, who dominated the movie and it has been an absolute pleasure to witness such progressive standards in the world of Indian cinema. THANK YOU! for gifting us with pieces of art such as PAA and I hope, you live to deliver many more of the kind. “Excellence” as you have always shown….
Many congratulations and best wishes,
Avi
Hi there,
First of all, I have to say that I have never loved you so much! I saw PAA today and I literally have no words to describe the emotion I felt while watching that film. From your appearance to your demeanor to your voice, it was just mindblowing. I actually forgot Amitabh Bachchan while watching the film and that is truly a testament to your talent as an actor. My heart filled with joy watching you dance around in the film and my eyes filled with tears watching you suffer at the end. But that compassion wasnt directed toward Amitabh Bachchan it was directed to AURO. The emotion you captured throughout the whole film is indescribable and as a mere student I wont even attempt to capture it in words. I really do not have enough words to do justice to you talent. I want to say that the worth of an actor is not determined by the commercial success of a film but is instead dictated by their dedication to their craft and you have proved time and again how worthy you are! You have touched, inspired, and changed the lives of millions with this and many other performances. I am proud to call myself your fan and will do so forever!
Love, love, love you!
Second of all, I just want to say OMG!!! I can’t believe that you responded to me on day 587!! You don’t know how excited, exhilarated, thrilled I was when I saw that yellow line under my comment, especially since it was like comment 93. But unfortunately that one comment won’t be enough for this gluttonous fan! So I am still going to post this group until you click on it and contact me through any medium so I can talk to you personally!!
So here is the link, I hope you’ll take 2 minutes out of your busy day to look at it!
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=174943739550&ref=ts
Waiting anxiously for another response!
Lots and lots of love,
Mehveen Riaz
USA
P.S. I love you and of course you are simply gorgeous! and if you want to search me on facebook, my name is Mehveen Bachchan lol!
Sir,
It is the very disbelief that Mr. Nahata is refereing to, that is filling up halls across the country. If we could figure out that the person behind the sweet Auro is indeed you, it would not have been as great a viewing as it is today! I am glad Balki over-ruled your opinion.
Best,
Amit Singh
Delhi-6
Hello Sir,
Congratulations for the beautiful movie. Its sad that I can only read about the movie and watch the trailers, ‘coz PAA has not been released in this part of the world. Sad to miss out but will do the first thing as soon as i land up in India during my New Year holidays. When you all can release the prints in America and parts of Europe, why does Bollwood forgets Russia? There was a time (Shri Raj Kapoor) when the Russians and the Central Asians were crazy about Indian movies but then all of a sudden Bollywood just forgot Russia. I think I need to talk to AURO about it:)
Take care,
Cheers!
Anand.
anandsinghi@mail.com
HIIIIIII
I watched PAA yesterday here in UK. Bunked office to watch it.
.. Beautiful movie and you were simply marvellous BEYOND COMPARISON. Maaja aagaya I love AURO. YOU ARE THE BEST…
loads of love
sonal
Dear Sir.
I have no words to describe how I felt about PAA. Missed the Friday shaow due
to a last minute emergency. But, the reviews had started flowing in positively
from all ends. My school mates, my doctor friends and of ofcourse my kids’
friends. Guess, everyone is stumped. And for all those who couldn’t believe it
WAS you, I posted them links of the PAA website with links of reviews from
other channels.
And finally today, I wept, I laughed and I felt proud to have loved you all these years.
Sir, THE MOVIE IS PHENOMENAL. Every dept is superb.
Happy Birthday to your grand daughter, Happy Anniversary to Dr. Udwadia and
Get well soon to the Yahoo Man; Shammi Kapoor.
Your financers have a golden goose. So, you don’t worry a bit.
My daddy,mummy,mom inlaw, sister, brother in law,wife and kids loved it.
My dad who too is a Doctor as well as my Dr wife were also at a loss of words.
And as we dined at a local restaurant, every table had just one coomon topic
“PAA”.
I think Balki’s suggestion to air more on TV is more justified. Or else add a “Making
Of Auro” to the end after a few days since a lot of people shall revisit the movie.
And let this be advertised heavily like a new song added types. The DVD should have
it for sure.
As of now, they just have to look into Auro’s eyes. The arcus senalis ring is evident.
Have a great time since you are home. Rest and recharge.
By the way, Surat won the award for cleanest city and 3 other national
Awards.
Keep a whole range of suits ready. You are going to need them in dozens
As
You swipe out all the records.
Love.
Dr. Prashant K. Naik. Surat.
Dear Amitji,
Happy birthday to Navya Naveli - great birthday present to ask - PAA released
at an opportune time to coincide so that she could enjoy her birthday with her friends at the cinema.
Hope Shammiji recovers from his chest infection soon and is hale and hearty.
We will be going to watch PAA tomorrow - can’t wait.
Good night and God Bless
Love and best wishes
Sangita xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
hi, sirji
honestly i am a little confused, on how i should feel when you come to my city, should i feel happy thinking that o yes THE MAN( whom i love so much that it cannot be expressed in words atleast not with my limited vocabulary ) is near me. the mere thought that you are in town(chennai) gives me happiness is it wright that i feel soo very happy with this thought. but i also on the other hand feel you are so near yet so far that i cannot see you, cannot talk to you. i feel its an opportunity missed. i also feel somewhere deep inside me that its completely unfair on my part to be thinking of spending time with you because you cannot do that. sirji i am not complaining its just that when you call us EF i as a member of your Ext. FAMILY should let you know my true feelings.
what do you feel sirji about my contradictory feeling????? loving you as always….
My dear Amitji.. How are you, my precious.? My prayers and love to you.. I will look at last a film.. Has found on internet open spaces as to expect DVD too long.))
I congratulate once again you on success of a picture, my dearest.. I am happy together with you and heartly I embrace you..
I congratulate Navya Naveli happy birthday..! At you very beautiful and remarkable grand daughter..) Paa a just fine gift for her and her friends.. My prayers and love..
Have a rest my angel.. You have deserved good rest.. Care of itself.. I wish you a sound health, new fine films.. Good night the my dear friend, with a prayer and sincere warm love to you.. Yours devoted Lyudmila..
Hello Sir,
Congratulations for Auro………..U proved again that u r da BEST….And today(6th) is my daughter’s b’day too…….Plz wish her and bless her.
Hello Sir,
Just saw the movie it is really awesome i dont have words to express about your acting you ur really great. So was Abhishek and Vidya and your grand mom too. Abhi and Vidya make a good pair
love renuka
Respected Amitji
Firstly will take the opportunity to wish Navya Naveli a very happy Birthday
I have been a big fan of yours not only because you are the greatest actor of Indian Cinema, but for many other reasons , like a good husband, good father to your children , in a way your some films have been guide to my career, i am such a big fan that honestly after seeing KalaPathar i decided i will join Merchant Navy and here i am i can proudly say i have become a Chief Officer and heading for my Masters in a couple of years. i dint know but there might be many people alive with the date of birth 11th october , and i am proud to share the day with you a legend by himself. Sir i just have one concern these days that is the show you are hosting BIG BOSS 3 , the 2 gentlemen in the show was punished and were humiliated on the national TV for plotting a and planning ,I have been seeing it for days that all the time Pravesh Rana and Claudia have been deciding on the nominations, they are been not told anything why? and secondly you had promised on the very 1st day of the show that a common man will enter the contest by wild card entry , but Mr Rana is not an common man ,After winning the Mr India contest this gentleman has already stepped into the world of glamour and newspapers quote him as a model and not a common man. I will be honoured to meet you in person atleast one time till i am alive.
Thank you for taking your precious time for reading
Take care
Good Morning
Sameer Bhargava
United Kingdom
Amithji Parnam,
Okay let me first take the greatest pleasure to wish darling Navya Naveli a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!, May God shower her with prosperity, health and respect. May she do the family so proud!! Nice to see she had a wonderful birthday, cherished by her own family production!!! Bless her and congrats to Sheweta and family also.
So glad to read that you have the comfort of your own home to relax in again, nothing like it…But do take some rest, don’t just say it, you obviously need it.. You really scared me, the thought of not realising where you were, even if it was for sheer 5 mins!!! Would not have been so bad, if it had been whilst you accompanied RGV… But then can anyone really fall asleep whilst in conduct with RGVji ??
Oh Amithji.. Baas.. Khabhi toh baat maano nah….. Please… Get some well deserved over due rest…
I am pleased that PAA is and continues to get great recognition from all corners. A film that is out of the ordinary, and with a host of talent as PAA involved then would anyone expect any different??
Your unexpected meeting with RGV seemed to be the icing on the cake for you, nice to know it was rather informative and a good exercise. And I’m sure we have yet numerous, more challenging and promising ventures to set our eyes on….
Although from the outset, it may appear not so obvious, but those eyes, those moves, your actions do actually give it away, any one who knows your acting calibre well, can presume rather well that the hidden novelty behind all that amazing and so perfectly accomplished make up, lies no other than the talented Mr Bachchan. Remarkable… My hats off in creating such credible skill, the effort and time taken to amplify and evolve such an appearance. And hats off to you for having the patience and virtue in sitting through such a lengthy commitment…
Funny, but a Mum at my son’s school was actually so heavily convinced that it was Hrithik Roshan.. known for his Jadoo days I suppose.. I left her in guessing for a while, upon my return she bugged me again… I could not resist, and when I told her she was totally gobsmacked to say the least!!!
She asked me to double check, in case I had got it wrong..Hahaa Hoh Hoh!!!
I am so deeply sorry to hear about Shammiji having to now be taken into hospital.. May God wish him a very speedy recovery and give strength and courage to his family.. My wishes are with him!!
Okay Amithji, I end with one very important and very special request from you….. Tomorrow is 7th of Dec.. and Nikki my daughter will be 21yrs old.. a milestone in her life… Yet She asks for nothing, as she knows her mother is not keeping well, but I DO ASK YOU..
PLEASE CAN YOU SPARE A YELLOW LINE TO WISH NIKKI A BIRTHDAY WISH AND BLESSINGS.. She has been my rock especially in my hard times and I can never repay the amount of responsibilty and love that she has indebted me with.. I ask you this favour.. IT WILL REALLY MAKE HER HAPPY.. AS SHE RESPECTS YOU IMMENSLY…
My lov as always
Anu
x
Mr.Bachchan,
A Happy Birthday to your granddaughter. I am glad that PAA is greatly appreciated all over. No one can act the way you do and I cannot imagine how people can be sceptical about it. It is you all the way and kudos to you.
Sujata.
Sorry forgot to mention I will give you my views on PAA.. But just waiting..
My lov
Anu
x
Auro - Dude! you did it.. Big guy! you just put down theis theis guy Shri AB (or some thing like thatt -:) )- the man we know and loved… while we were growing up and grown up… This is not THE AB film.. This is THE AURO FILM… You rock Dude!
As they say in this part of the world- YOU ARE THE MAN! (meaning ThE big guy Auro - I mean, I mean nobody.. nobody let go mirchi from his Khichadi! you gave it to MaMa kno? - and and you did not eat it at Taj also -haha. so so you are the man)
PB dear - I hope you have seen the movie - What you say? EF and Auro would love to read your take on his white globe, Khihadi,Taj, Mama, Bum ,Vishu and The MP
Anand Singhi, Moscow, post 55
Dear Anand, thanks you.. You are absolutely right.. At us will be not soon let out Paa (and Aladin also.!) and we are compelled to use “piracy” sites.. and it is regrettable.. It is only one possibility for us to see a film.. In Russia on former very much love the Indian cinema and with the same pleasure look it also as well as many years ago.
Dear Amitji.. You some times visited Russia. Your admirers very much wait for you and hope for a meeting with you after so much years… We very much love you and wait..! With boundless love to you and your remarkable country, in which best in world cinema.! With love to you, dearest Auro and Amitji..)
My post just got whoosed……..it has been happening frequently in the last three days. I wonder what is happening? Are we being black listed……lol
Lakshmi
Dear Amitabh Bachchan,
It is a sunny Sunday here … with the strong freezing wind blowing : )
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Thank you for writing this interesting post and I am happy you had a day full of meetings and visits …
I would imagine that time spend with Ram Gopal Verma to be very interesting and exciting -
knowing and appreciating him as an extraordinary film director !
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Happy Birthday and warmest wishes to your granddaughter Navya Naveli ! God bless her ..
And what a special birthday gift she received ! I think it was a fun and beautiful day for her to always remember…
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I am very delighted to know about the praises for “Paa” coming from every direction,
and I wish further success to this very special film and to you - Auro - who won the hearts of viewers all over the world.. I will see it with a delay but I am living through this time of waiting with happy anticipation …
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Nice to hear of Dr. F Udwadia and his wife Vera 50th wedding anniversary took place and that the invited spoke highly and with interest about “Paa”. Interestingly Vera also is a Russian name and it means ‘Faith’…
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You mentioned visiting the hospital for your colleague Shammi Kapoor and it is good that he keeps his spirits up.. And it brought you memories to you of course…
I would like to say that you are right and it is obviously better - “Better to be happy and joyful than any other.”, but as things that are “depressing and unpleasant” are a real and truthful part of our life it would be fair and loving not to discount them completely..
Awareness of human suffering in truthful detail gives the complete acceptance and complete love to those, who without their choice, whatsoever, are subjected to such suffering..
I was absolutely touched when you wrote in the past about your Mother with such incredible
tenderness and affection in her state of being in the hospital …
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Every time you end your entry with the finishing line with the words “I leave you” it sounds a bit sad to me. Though I understand that it is just a way of writing the ending of the letter…
Rest well and have a good day tomorrow..
God bless and take care.
My love and prayers.
Tatiana S. USA
Congrats…Auro for living up to the promise as always.All the initial feelers
seem to be pointing towards a runaway success.It will be interesting to see
the next few days and the return appeal to drag the audience for a
one more scoop …time for a break???…noooo! Ok ok
Hi Sir,
I saw PAA yesterday and was awe struck by your performance. Even other actors performed so well that this film is actually the 2nd film after SHOLAY that I felt that each and every character was perfect fit. I think you are the best actor not only from HIndi Film Industry (not Bollywood) but in entire world. I would really appreciate if you reply back to me that why some of your good friends were not at premier, especially Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Rishi Kapoor, Anwar Ali. I am sure you didn’t forget them as I saw Tinnu Anand, Manmohan Desai’s son Ketan etc.
Once again I thought BLACK’s performance will never be outdone but you proved me wrong and now you have to prove me wrong again as I think you will not be able to outperform this character…
Please send application for OSCAR for this film as FORGEIN FILM. No way they can give it to any other film….Please do so….
Dear Amitji,
I have not had chance to see Paa yet, but promise that I shall in next few days. It has been a disappointment on my part not to be able to go and see the movie- as time constraints a major part of it. First of all, congratulations to you again for a success of Paa, and getting the award in South . Secondly, Very very happy birthday to Navya Naveli and may God bless her for a very long happy life.
love and more…..
Ashesh
Dear Amit jii,
I saw PAA yesterday in spite of my upcoming exams tomorrow ……. its a remarkable movie …… it will reach in the heights of Bollywood …
ur performance as always is remarkable and heart touching ….. the way u changed urself to AURO in the movie is really amazing ….. I would also like to praise the marvelous acting of Abhishek, Vidhya and Arundhiti Naag ……..
HATS off to you sir …… we look forward to many of more such movies from you in near future …..
Dear Amitji,
Heartiest congratulations! Paa is a hit all over. This is how the Google alert has informed me:
Box Office: PAA emerging a box office hit over India
Saturday, December 05, 2009
ABCL, the production arm company bearing the name of Amitbh Bachchan in its new form is slowly getting up with a first strike on the box office, with the entry of Abhishek Bachchan as its executing producer and the team of R. Balki (Cheeni Kum) in its first major production venture, Paa. PAA stars the duo of Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan opposite Vidya Balan with Paresh Rawal. And this film is emerging a box office hit in India in commercial terms, much bigger than Cheeni Kum.
The opening on Friday morning however, despite a glitzy premier where nearly all of bollywood showed up including the likes of Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Govinda, was actually slow, albeit better than described in some sections of the trade. Single screen theaters like Galaxy in Bombay reported around 16,000 against 27,000 capacity (62%). Some fared lower, few in East UP, South were higher. Overall however an understated opening with people unsure of what to expect.
However by afternoon word had started spreading and erstwhile Bachchan fans who in recent years perhaps had gotten detached from Amitabh Bachchan and Bachchans, started packing into the theaters, and by evening and night, collection shows PAA had shot up by over 100%.
Next up, Saturday saw the pickup continuing, turning phenomenal by the evening. Some theaters in Kandivili in Mumbai were said to have already recorded the best Saturday box office collections of the year when Saturday wasn’t even over.
But it is Sunday which could possibly end up being one of the highest box office collection days in this era. With theaters like at Satyam in Madras, a multiplex reporting sold out for rest of the weekend; same with Roxy, a single screener in Mumbai reportedly going 100% in advance booking for Sunday. The situation is similar at Central Plaza, another single screen in Mumbai.
Up north a similar upward trend has been witnessed in Delhi and UP. Though the heavy usage of conversational English could keep a segment of the population deterred, the Bachchan factor may be helping compensate for that somewhat, especially in the conventional hindi markets like Kanpur, Allahabad, Gorukhpur etc. Massive pickups have been registered in Bengal, which earlier used to be a very safe Bachchan circuit at one point (ex. suryavansham in 1999 flopped in rest of India, but did hit business in Bengal)
So at this rate, it appears the 15 crore budget PAA, could end up grossing Rs. 20 crores by Sunday itself. The film is a certain hit, the only question is how big will the eventual returns be, as unlike the recent trend of 72 hour Fri-Sun box office cycle, Paa should have legs over the coming weekdays as well.
Please convey my congratulations to Abhishek, the producer of Paa.
With best wishes,
Tilak Rishi (USA)
Dear Mr Bachchan
I watched the PAA on friday evening in local cinema ( Boston).Must say a really great movie..treat to watch !!!
Hope it will exceed its financial expectations
Regards
Praveen
I went to see PAA after the snowfall we had in Houston and was prepared with my box of tissues, since I had heard Zeenat Aman say after the premier that it was a tear jerk er. To my surprise , I found it witty and funny in parts and loved the performances of Abhishek and Vidya Balan. Infact I think it is Abhishek’s best performance so far. And you Auro, you were so cute, walking, adjusting your pants, trying to look cool in all those clothes and running away from that little girl and the shy ho ho. I loved you and had I not known those eyes, I would not be able to tell it was you.
You should buy a nice broom, (and a newTux to wear) since you will be sweeping all the awards this year.
Love u always
Ritu
good morning
have a great day ahead!!! want to say this with a complex hiiiiiii
Ek Ajnabi
Judging by all the reports and reviews I am sure PAA will fare well on the financial front and bring the desired collections. As you said it is best to wait for a few more days before assessing this.
I have found that the South Indians seem to be much more organised and systematic in the way they do things and it would appear that you have experienced this in the way they run and manage their studios and film making.
Looks like you have not had a chance to rest so much as it seems it is one engagement after another and I am sure with the success of PAA you will be invited to many more ceremonius events.
Please pass my Happy birthday wishes and blessings to your grand daughter Navya.
We were discussing that PAA is probably the first time in Indian films when the main hero has not been revelaed and indian audiences do like to see their hero be revealed at some point in the film but I really think this is not necessary in the case of PAA. Those who know you will recognise you through the eyes of Auro and those who don’t will come to know as the film builds momentum and gets talked about by the audience and media.
Sorry to hear that Shammi Kapoor is in hospital but also pleased that he remains in good spirits despite his condition. My best wishes for him to get well soon.
You have always endeavored to give your best in your roles and have no doubt you will always do and keep raising your own benchmark but please do stop for a moment to enjoy the due credits coming your way.
With best wishes
Rajesh
Dear Amit uncle,
Happy Birthday to Navya!
Hope Shammi ji gets well soon!
With much love and respect, Joti D.
Hello Sir,
I ve to admit that though i am a great fan of your movies, i am not a regular follower of your blogs. But i felt i ve to convey my message to you and found this to be a great way to interact.
I just watched the movie paa today, and i just want to say
Thank You for giving us such a wonderful cinema
great performance and very natural expressions throughout the movie.
Just a suggestion, i think it would ve been better if you had added making of the movie at the end or in the beginning as its quite unbelievable for many of the audience to digest that Auro is really you (Mr. AB)….kudos to the makeup team and everyone behind the camera
hope a wide audience watch the movie
Best Wishes
Chithra
“Knock the door or else I will knock off your head”
“internet chat with MP”…..all these were so cute & hilarious…
Loved PAA and the funny AURO. Right through out the movie Auro made me laugh my head off. Things he did was soo cute and funny. Ending was sad. You did an excellent role. Loved the way you spoke, short lines but so funny.
The award will definitely go to one and only Mr Amitabh Bachchan for an outstanding perfomances once again.
AURO I LOVE YOU BUDDY.
Love
Ashwini (Sydney)
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
So many events to celebrate !
So different greetings : Happy Birthday ! Congratulations ! Good Luck !
After all these days of emotions, sleepless and ready for a countless
interviews, meetings, etc……are you “one piece” ?
I’m sure you are, and a beautiful one !
You don’t need to show you are under that prosthetics !Of course are
very well done and your acting is perfect(unbelivable!), but who in the world can miss the effect of AMITABH BACHCHAN beautiful eyes and hands ?
Your eyes and hands are unique ! (nothing different for the rest of your “anatomy”, but the rest is covered! Damn !!!…)
I saw PAA and my poor english can express exactly how I like to say.
I just can put some words :
PERFECT , UNBELIVABLE, EMOTIONAL,……S U P E R B !!!!!!
Gratitude,
e.t.
Dear, dear Mr. Bachchan,
Just came back from watching Paa and first of all ,hats off to you ,dear Sir for a very touching portrayal as Auro.This is an out and out actor’s film. Abhi was very good as a hot shot politician. Loved his look .The best scenes in the film were between you and Abhi . Vidya looked convincing and Arundhati Nag was delightful as the doting yet strong willed grandmother.Even Mr. Rawal did not jarr ( sorry PR ! )
Auro’s biting humour, Vishnu’s gripe against his father had me in splits.
My gripe would be about the unnecessary footage lost to show Amol Arte as a honest politician as also his tirade against media. Also his image of a decent guy is at odds with the image of a guy who ditched a pregnant GF.Balki is in a rush, I felt .He takes very little interest in character building .One wonders what the movie is about . It is not about progeria.It is not about a single mother’s struggle to bring up a disabled child in a conservative society. It is not about the discrimination the disabled are subjected to.Everything is hunky dory at that end. Everyone loves Auro. There are no disapproving neighbours, relatives.
If the movie is about a child’s longing,search for his Paa , or even about a child discovering his Paa,Balki has lost his chance at making a masterpiece. Abhi was exceptional in his scenes with you. Like in the plane ,in New Delhi , in the train . In the hospital when he suddenly faces Vidya a very poignant scene is cut short mercilessly.If the movie is about a child wanting to bring his parents together, there is no time left to do so . We are already at the end.
Minus,minus,minus points to Mr. Balki.
Despite that the movie works because of the heart warming performances by all the actors ,the music and the amazing transformation of AB into the lovable Auro and they get plus ,plus,plus points.
Overall , very well worth the long ride to the theatre in sub-zero temps.
LOL.
I loved PAA. We watched the movie in a little town called Milton Keynes in the UK. I enjoyed the handling of the character, the poistivity, the simplicity, the handling of emotions. I did not like the unnecessary inclusion of the role of a politician..and Parsh Rawals role..but this movie will linger in my mind for a long time to come..really cool.
Dear AB
Firstly my birthday wishes to Navya Naveli.
I saw PAA today and liked the movie, a simple movie told in a simple way and loved the witty one liner….had me in splits ;-)) My daughter could not believe that it was you and i told her it was AB uncle. You were amazing as the kid and the dialogues between you and Vishnu are funniest.
Abhishek looked good and carried his role well. Vidya looked beautiful and acted well. The Nani- Bum was done very well, i don’t know her name but she just looked like a Nani. On the whole a good family film with lot of social messages.
love u loads
Vinita
Dear Sir,
GOd Bless Dr F Udwadia for saving for all of us. Congratulations to Dr F Udwadia and his dear wife Vera from the bottom of my heart.
ENjoy your time at home as you don’t get much of it before you start a new venture.
Love and best wishes
Meenu GUpta
Dear Amit Ji
Your film Paa reminds me of my PAA and reminds my PAA of his PAA and also of his daughter.
Please ask BigBoss to eliminate Pravesh for his behaviour with Poonam ji.
Poonam Ji is a not only a participant of Bigboss she has contributed part of her life in making the Indian cinema successful and popular.
She cannot be disgraced by someone who is “NOBODY” and less than half of her age. Its an insult of “AAM Admi” being represented by someone like him.
Please eliminate him, we cannot tolerate our “Leading Lady”, “Dignified Lady” and above all “Women of Respect” getting insulted by Mr. Pravesh Rana.
Suggestion: Big Boss must show a short biography film of Poonam ji, to inform other participants about the big baggage she caries. She is such a down to earth person, who never even mention any thing about her. And I am surprised instead of getting some useful tips and knowing more about her experiences, these participants are treating her like they donot even know who she is. What a shame? and What a loss of big opportunity?
Thankyou for investing your time in reading my opinion.
Best wishes
Opinion
Dearest Mr. Bachchan, Sir…
***Glad to hear that you are back at home after that rushed trip to Chennai…
Anyway, what the heck must have happened THIS morning that you had to call the POLICE??? Good HEAVENS! Glad though…I want those throngs to always be outside your gates and out of control with their demonstration of affection for you…as long as nobody gets hurt, of course.
Please take this opportunity, now that you are comfortable and back home, to bask in the glory that is yours tonight because of “PAA”…try to rest a bit…
for me? I do worry about you working such long hours, days on end…I completely understand WHY you do it…I would much rather be ‘TOO BUSY’ than be ‘TOO BORED’ but really…enough is enough…and sometimes ya just gotta
take a breather and rest…sweet, sweet rest…
***Ha ha! You are right! After detailing all the South Indian connections that ‘PAA’ has, it should, indeed, be considered a South Indian film!
***Who was doubting that is was actually ‘you’ playing Auro? Haven’t they seen the film footage of you being ‘transformed’ via makeup and prosthetics?
What a bunch of boneheads…don’t bother to add the extra footage to your film…they would just come up with some other silly critique…BONEheads!!!
***How lovely to find Mr. Ram Gopal Varma staying at the Taj at the same time as you! Happy to know that you and he were able to enjoy the night and each others company! That must have been fun for the both of you. I’ve heard that the Taj is a wonderful place…I hope to experience it myself one day…also would be nice if YOU were there at the same time!!!!! Afraid I would SO make a nuisance of myself…wouldn’t be able to help it…just kidding…
***Bet Mr. Shammi Kapoor was grateful to see you at the hospital…why, your visit alone would be enough to make him get well again! You are indeed a good friend.
***HAPPY 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TO DR. F. AND VERA UDWADIA!
Many, many happy returns of this wonderful day! And…thank you for helping Mr. Bachchan get well all those years ago…without your help during that time… I shudder to think of it… God bless you, Dr. Udwadia…and your lovely wife, too.
***Even though I wrote this yesterday, I will write it again, since you mentioned it today: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NAVYA NAVELI!!!!! Hope you had a simply wonderful day, Sweetheart! Many HAPPY returns!
***I’ve seen film footage of what it’s like outside your house on Sunday mornings…In fact, I plan to be a PART of that insanity one day…when I get there, you will need to call out the ‘SWAT’ team! Do you have ‘SWAT’ teams in India? Well, you better get some before I get there…
***Don’t even concern yourself with the ‘financial aspects’ of the film…from what I’ve been reading, with the movie houses being sold out and all, I don’t think you have anything left to do…except count the money, Honey! You earned it.
***I think all our prayers have come true regarding ‘PAA’. We all did just what you asked: “Pray hard…”
***Sending you my sincerest affection, Mr. Bachchan. Like I said at the beginning of this comment, please sit back…rest…and feel the love…
Gosh, such an overwhelming routine !!!
I can’t seem to get through the momentum of your ever-growing list of “things” and surprise travel plans. Like a carousel or maybe a roller-coaster ride that is never quite the same for you each week.
My dear AB, your health is a growing concern for all of us. I understand your passion for work and love you immensely for that. You can involve us, your FmXts as little or as much you like in your life. We will understand. But today I pledge you to go easy with your hectic work habits. Its now time to sit back and enjoy the moment of triumph. Monday tabloids and dailies will all be hailing the stupendous success of “Paa”.
I shall return in the morning to comment more on today’s post.
Love & prayers
Dear Amit Ji
Few years back, I had a wonderful opportunity to meet Mr. Shammi Kapoor while shopping at one of the citymalls of Zurich city. I couldn’t believe my luck meeting my father’s favourite while shopping. I have grown up, hearing his dialogues, songs and falling in love for him, looking at my dad’s never ending love for him as a common man.
I was quite upset to see him on wheel chair, even at that time. May our “YAHOO MAN” regains his physical health by his “spiritual energies”.
May God bless you to visit him.
Best wishes to you and Happy B’day to your grand daughter!
Regards
Opionion
Dear Amitji,
One more honor on your name- Dubai International film festival is honoring you with lifetime achievement award- congrats. I bet you have more than one room in your house full of awards only!!! (may be more than a house of 3-4 rooms).What an achievement.
love and more….
Ashesh
Dear Amitji,
So relieved you arrived home safely after your trip to Chennai, pleased it was a huge success.
Know your visit to Beach Candy Hospital would have awoken old, sad memories for you but visiting Shammi Kapoor there, would have worked wonders for him just seeing you, hope he recovers soon and his brother Shashi too.
My birthday wishes for your grand-daughter, she’s has good taste to have chosen the best gift - seeing ‘PAA’ bet she was on cloud nine!
God’s blessings to Dr.Udwadia on his Happy Anniversary. And with special thanks and gratitude for saving the life of our dear Mr. Amitabh Bachchan.
Your film looks to be a WINNER!!! Only wish I can see it but I’m so happy for those who have already seen it and given it glowing reports! Please take some rest and hope the shoulder pain feels better.
With love & prayers,
Brenda
My Dear Mr Bachchan
I am glad you had a good time in Chennai and you are back home again.I am really happy for you for PAA.Like i mentioned previously,i won’t be able to view this movie because where i am residing they don’t show indian films,but i shall wait for the release on DVD(original) whenever.
I would like to wish dear Navya Naveli A Happy Birthday….glad she enjoyed watching PAA with her friends,that was indeed a very special gift…God Bless her!
Those yesteryear stars we can never forget and Shammi ji is one of them…My prayers that he get well soon,and yes, you entering that hospital will bring back so much memories,also, it’s wonderful that you had some time to spend with the great Dr Udwadia on his wedding Anniversary …Happy 50th wedding anniversary to he and his wife….God Bless them!
Thanks for a wonderful post…Thanks for sharing your life and day with us.
May God always bless and protect you,your wonderful family and all dear FmXt
My sincere Love always…
Saroj
Paa .. love you
Dear Sir,
Happy to know the way south indian film association fecilitated you.
Happy Birthday to Navya Naveli, may gold bless her.
I am glad people are liking PAA it is an awesome movie have seen it twice already and planning to watch it once again in this week. Auro is a very sweet kid want to see him more.
Today again I was Fatima and this time for a longer time than yesterday, met her family as well and felt so nice, felt like they are my family, I thank you for this as its because of you that we got to know each other.
I hope you are having enough rest, because it has been very hectic for you in last few days.
I know you will be in Dubai for DIFF and I hope I can meet you if you have some time.
With lots and lots of love
Tejas Mankodi
Dubai
Hello Kaka,
Please wish a very happy birthday to Navya for me.
Today I watched “Paa” It was amazing not only u but Bhai, vidya and all
ur friends at school, u all as group were amazing. Mindblowing film.
End was kind of sad but it was ok i mean as the movie was progressing
it was know what would happen at the end. WE loved ur work.
I’m planning to buy DVD of the movie for my collection. Some day I’ll show
this movie to my kids.
Luv u a lot,
Priti
आदरणीय अमित जी और प्यारे औरो,
डरबन में “पा” का पहला शो देखा शब्दों में अभिव्यक्ति संभव नहीं है किन्तु दो बातें जो बिलकुल अभिनव लगीं बताना चाहता हूँ |
प्रथम तो यह की ओलिवर ट्विस्ट से लेकर अंतरा तक सभी अभावग्रस्त पात्रों को किसी ना किसी के द्वारा सताया जाता है और इस कारण से पाठकों में या देखने वालों के मन में उनके प्रति दया और प्रेम पैदा होता है किन्तु “औरो” की कहानी में ऐसा कोई पात्र नहीं है फिर भी उसके प्रति प्रेम और संवेदनाएं पैदा होती हैं यह बिलकुल नयी प्रस्तुति है |
दूसरी बात यह है की अमित जी के पूरे चेहरे को मेकप से ढँक दिया गया है केवल आँखों की पुतलियों को छोड़ कर यह उनकी अद्भुत कला क्षमता है की वह केवल पुतलियों से भी कमाल की अभिव्यक्ति करते हैं और आप मंत्रमुग्ध हो जाते हैं.
अमित जी आप महान हैं इश्वर आप जैसी प्रतिभा को हमेशा सुरक्षित रखे | आपके अभिनय के अतिरिक्त अभिषेक ने भी अपने पात्र के साथ पूरी तरह न्याय किया है यह फिल्म मील का पत्थर साबित होगी और अविस्मरनीय रहेगी |
नमस्कार,
देवेन्द्र शर्मा (डरबन)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Navya.
Enjoy PAA with all your friends. Have a fun day sweet heart.
Love
Ashwini (Sydney)
Your sense of wisdom in finding fine attributes of life in a way attracts me awefully.Eqally soothing is the balanced approach towards day -today happenings in you.To appreciate is no mean act if it is most genuine.I find my observations and your life complementing each other -so there should be no ho-halla(botheration).Silsila should continue in ones life and I WISH it as to make life flowing like a river.River has to merge in ocean somewhere.The wafting aromas of a romantic life can make wonders in us and we aspire of that,and that silsila should go on ,go on——–.
Just want to say
love you as always and enjoying your work more and more as you set new standard and new expectation from your acting one after another…,
I liked when abhishak said that ABC Will be like a boutique not a regular production house. All the very best for the same.
Waiting for another baby from ABC.
you posses lots of tallent in the family only…..
Only do movies like a masterpeice only.
Love
mitu
My thoughts on Paa….
Of Paa and Balki’s ‘fleeting’ charms..
There might not be a better exponent of the ‘lyrical’ in Hindi cinema than Balki. The director’s very distinct mode is ‘fleetingness’ and it is one that makes him singular even in terms of the entire Bombay film tradition. His films do not seek cumulative rewards, they are happy to forever unpack sparkling, purified little moments from life’s denser tapestry. He does not so much present smaller, precious instances that evolve organically out of a larger naturalistic framework, as for instance in the rich work of Hrishikesh Mukherjee or Basu Chatterjee, as he does inhabit the interstices of mood and mirth and melancholy. The cost however is that such a perspective greatly destabilizes any traditional notion or expectation of narrative and disables access to the ‘cathartic’. Paa is a lyrical fairy-tale with hints of allegory that is also disguised as a naturalistic and even quasi-realistic tableau. All of this constitutes a formal tension that the film does not always successfully negotiate and yet Balki’s unique voice (on the evidence of his first two works) always comes through. Whether this a problem of ‘reception’ or one itself brought about by something unresolved in the fabric of Balki’s works remains an open question.
Narratively Paa is always deftly handled by Balki. One might quarrel with elements in the narrative but the director’s assurance as storyteller in never in doubt. Nor is his ability to marvelously blend ‘pause’ and ‘pace’. Moments shimmer like little gems throughout the work, ‘plot’ comes about almost surreptitiously throughout the film, the climax is even in a way veiled in its effect. Or Balki’s dictum seems to be: there is no climax! For there have already been many smaller moments peppered throughout the narrative. The climax does not have the gravitas or cumulative strength of an ‘end’ and this is possibly by design. Why should so much that glimmers in life at every point be deflated by a traditional concept of the cathartic finale? The Goethean/Faustian ‘what went glimmering is reality’ might well be Balki’s code. If the enchantment of the ‘everyday’ is uneasily mixed with the accretion of plot-oriented meaning it is for all that never to be forsaken for the latter.
Contemporary Iranian cinema in an ‘auteurist’ vein offers an interesting model for this entire discussion. In many of the remarkable ‘little’ works that tradition has produced one gets naturalistic sensitivity unburdened by those narrative pressures that in any commercial industry seek to sanitize subversion. In recent Hindi cinema Aamir Khan’s Taare Zameen Par skilfully graduates from its own spontaneity in the first half to a greater emotional resonance in the second that is achieved by sacrificing some of the naturalistic pleasures of the former. Even if it sacrifices the artistic impulse to a significant degree Aamir’s potent mix is one effective way of negotiating the commercial with the meaningful. Balki offers another way that operates with a different set of risks.
There is then the question of allegory. A young technocratic politician with a combination of idealism and personal integrity hearkens back to the Rajiv Gandhi era (incidentally the story is mostly set in Lucknow). The Paresh Rawal figure represents an older more cynical political type. That the son breeds a terminally ill child who is also ‘deformed’ in a certain sense perhaps ought to give one pause. This is not the sort of detail that could only incidentally be present in the work. The socially responsible politician who has nonetheless been personally irresponsible, even ethically wanting, in the past. This very same politician is drawn toward what he has engendered but does not of course recognize as his very own. Balki does not push this point too much. It is an enframing device for the film. To do more with it would have been to risk altering the entire mode even if (and as earlier stated) this aspect of the work possibly conflicts with its more fairy-tale or fabular leanings.
A film that is so much about the lyrical and the evanescent is expectedly superb in dealing with romance and separation but it is equally smooth in establishing the film’s many relationships of camaraderie, most of these focused on the parental bond. This film has more than one of the latter. The somewhat more traditional maternal link between Vidya and Auro which is not less interesting for that reason, Vidya’s very important relationship with her own mother (superbly enacted by Arundhati Naag) which punctuates the film at key points. Auro essentially grows up with two maternal figures and his interactions with both are well-defined and distinctive. Then there is Amol Arte’s own relationship with Auro which is that of the ‘almost-parent’. To parallel the connection Vidya and her mother share there is Amol’s own relatively more superficial bond with his own father. Balancing the film’s central romantic (and separated) pair there is Auro’s pre-adolescent banter with his female classmate. Finally the friendships Auro shares with his male classmates. The last of these involves the film’s most acerbic commentators, in a sense the wisdom figures of this world and no one moreso than Auro himself.
It is not easy to rate a performance that relies for so much of its impact on the prosthetics. This would be true of most actors in similar situations anywhere in the world. But Amitabh Bachchan belongs to a different breed and order. The film’s conceit of presenting Auro as a ‘character-actor’ rather than as Amitabh Bachchan ‘playing’ a character turns out to be a useful one. One of Bachchan’s greatest, if under-appreciated, strengths through his profoundly eventful career has been his extraordinary metamorphic ability. This is one of the greatest gifts he has as an actor. To represent what could not have been expected based on his existing body of work at any point. The Auro character is therefore a perfect match in this context but also one that allows him to rediscover his ‘innocence’ as an actor. Auro liberates Amitabh Bachchan and opens up reserves of spontaneity that one has not witnessed from him almost since the 1970s. The latter is not his fault. Over time even the greatest of star-actors lose their vulnerability and it is upto directors, even those who do not engage in regular commercial fare, to always be cognizant of the star’s ’signature’ and enmesh this within their works. In other words the signification system that is the star signature always has to be accounted for. The classic example here is Black where Bachchan is wholly other to his history and yet wholly enframed by his signature. But with Auro Bachchan once again discovers the actor’s childhood. The performance here ought to be judged less by way of facial expressiveness where the prosthetics necessarily constrain him and more by his physical vocabulary, the entire arsenal of gestures and mannerisms he employs as well as by his voice inflections.
But this is not all. In keeping with the fairy-tale aspects of the film so that Auro is presented as a friendly giant of lore Bachchan provides him with just the right ‘other-worldly’ quality. He is not merely a boy but also a bit of a Shakespearean fool, able to intuit more, understand more than anyone in his universe. The precocious child who is also not going to be granted as it were the ‘fullness of time’ establishes a certain continuity with Cheeni Kum (not only this). In Balki’s world adults often come across as immature and emotionally unstable while children are more well grounded in this sense. In each film the children are also ultimately vehicles for adults to gain self-knowledge.
Bachchan choreographs Auro’s body language in somewhat ungainly fashion but also one invested with the sort of physical abandon one immediately associates with childhood. Of course Auro is also a rather shrewd, even crafty character who in the last instance retains a great deal of enigmatic charm. Bachchan miraculously accomplishes all of this without Auro ever seeming implausible or contrived. Bachchan truly becomes Auro.
The tonal qualities of the film work enormously well with Auro’s character. Balki’s ‘cool’ and irreverence house Auro perfectly within the world of Paa as does the director’s unapologetic attitude about his central character’s ‘differentness’. This is a point that should be stressed for even in other regards the director, much as in Cheeni Kum, deconstructs social mores and conventions at the very same time that he also displays some affection for them. If Balki’s framework is deemed to be a humanistic one it is so by taking ‘humanness’ seriously and ‘humans’ rather lightly!
To term Bachchan’s work a fine performance or even grade it along such registers seems beside the point. Bachchan just discovers a way of being that is a perfect match for the Auro character. The latter is sharply delineated by both Balki and in the final analysis by the formidable choices of Bachchan. Ironically it is as if beneath all this seemingly limiting and claustrophobic ‘makeup’ Amitabh Bachchan — the star, the actor and one might risk the ‘person’ himself — is more free to ‘be’ than he is in his more ‘normal’ outings. The mask truly liberates him. This is not to suggest that his actor’s genealogy is completely absent from the characterization even if it is so almost imperceptibly. There is possibly some haemoglobin in this atmosphere!
The greatest triumph for Bachchan’s characterization remains the fact that he completely effaces his legendary history and its institutional ’signs’ in unparalleled fashion. This portrayal is a miracle of being, not performance. And yet one is never too far from ‘performance’ in life, whether one ‘acts’ formally or not.
Abhishek, who of course has the title role here, provides the perfect counterpoint to his father’s example. In many ways he supplies the film with its grounding. Much as there could not have been E.T. without his child-double similarly there could not have been Auro without his Paa (the non-diegetic inversions here are vertiginous!). Abhishek’s is not a great performance because the part does not call for that order of ‘acting’ but it is a very fine one that is well-calibrated to character. Here again one notes the reliance on the body language to establish the politician’s character and his traffic with the paraphernalia that mostly surrounds him. Abhishek plays the part smoothly without ever missing the more subtle cues. He fills in all the gaps. Even if it is not the most expansively written part in the film Abhishek does not make one realize this. This is not a film about motivations as much as it is one about well-presented characters who dance to Balki’s lyric mode. Amol Arte’s interactions with Auro always hinge on the delightful, the camaraderie is established right away between the characters. Balki’s world does not require the two to connect in very overtly emotional ways (and one can debate this in the manner I’ve outlined earlier) but the bond between the two is always apparent, particularly so from Abhishek’s side since he is not encumbered by any prosthetics. His empathy for Auro is instant and of course reflective of his overall persona within the film which itself is not without an aspect of childlike wonder. Within the latter’s household the equation in once again reversed. Amol Arte ends up fathering his somewhat petulant father (warmly if predictably played by Paresh Rawal) quite as a matter of routine. Again in Balki’s order adults are forever approaching childhood whims while children display ’sense’ beyond their years. Abhishek in essence brings fine poise to a part (he seems to handle his specific Indian attire with a flamboyance not much seen since the 70s, excepting off course, and always, his own ‘Paa’) which is not keyed to more profound registers. His presence and persona breathe oxygen into the film in ways entirely complementing the more obvious lifeblood that Auro provides the work.
Finally there is Vidya Balan who completes this wonderful trio. Radiant and delicately maternal in what is possibly her best screen outing so far she is the perfect bridge in this commerce between the two Bachchans. Auro in fact shares far more genuine moments with her than he does with Amol even if these moments, as discussed earlier, depend on somewhat more traditional models for their emotional resonance, which is not to underrate the authentic sparkle of these scenes. Balki of course maintains his reticence here and Auro’s scenes both with Vidya and his grandmother are delightfully alive without ever doing ‘too much’. Vidya Balan in any case is the perfect fit for this film. It is heartening to discover a director in contemporary Hindi cinema who relies so much on genuine actress for his female leads whether in Cheeni Kum or here. It is hard to imagine another present actress doing as much justice to the part as Balan does.
Balki has the coolest interiors in his films which are also never implausible. But here he has some really striking exterior shots that range from the enormously ‘fresh’ and ’sunny’ Cambridge shots to the more twilight-hued Lucknow ones. One might perhaps quarrel with the editing on occasion where it is perhaps a bit too deft, a bit too quick to move on without letting the moment register completely. It isn’t quite the logic of a jump cut but it is something half way there in the timing. Balki matches Raja’s rhythm particularly well in Mudi mudi though conceivably the romance here might have been better served with less frenetic editing. But this is a visually seductive film without for the most part being overtly or aggressively so.
It would be quite impossible to exit this rather lengthy reflection on the film without commenting on Ilaiyaraja’s perfectly attuned score for the film. This is not a major effort of composition on the maestro’s part as much as it the creation of a clean, crisp and very cool sound to match the film’s mood. This was of course true even for Cheeni Kum but Raja outdoes that effort here.
A word about the title credits. Balki’s idea to use Jaya Bachchan is inspired. She brings a very endearing quality to this ‘guest’ appearance that reminds one a little of her charming 70s portrayals in so many films. Perhaps her appearance is even appropriate given the ‘guddi-like’ history here..
Paa adds to Cheeni Kum and makes Balki one of the more interesting talents in Bombay’s film firmament. Particularly so given his very special voice (as it has been outlined in the introduction). One eagerly awaits his next turn and hopes for even greater things from him in the future. Freshness is not a quality most directors exhibit this late in the cinematic age. But Balki offers ample hope within his industry.
IBOS:
Box Office: PAA emerging a box office hit over India
Saturday, December 05, 2009
ABCL, the production arm company bearing the name of Amitbh Bachchan in its new form is slowly getting up with a first strike on the box office, with the entry of Abhishek Bachchan as its executing producer and the team of R. Balki (Cheeni Kum) in its first major production venture, Paa. PAA stars the duo of Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan opposite Vidya Balan with Paresh Rawal. And this film is emerging a box office hit in India in commercial terms, much bigger than Cheeni Kum.
The opening on Friday morning however, despite a glitzy premier where nearly all of bollywood showed up including the likes of Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Govinda, was actually slow, albeit better than described in some sections of the trade. Single screen theaters like Galaxy in Bombay reported around 16,000 against 27,000 capacity (62%). Some fared lower, few in East UP, South were higher. Overall however an understated opening with people unsure of what to expect.
However by afternoon word had started spreading and erstwhile Bachchan fans who in recent years perhaps had gotten detached from Amitabh Bachchan and Bachchans, started packing into the theaters, and by evening and night, collection shows PAA had shot up by over 100%.
Next up, Saturday saw the pickup continuing, turning phenomenal by the evening. Some theaters in Kandivili in Mumbai were said to have already recorded the best Saturday box office collections of the year when Saturday wasn’t even over.
But it is Sunday which could possibly end up being one of the highest box office collection days in this era. With theaters like at Satyam in Madras, a multiplex reporting sold out for rest of the weekend; same with Roxy, a single screener in Mumbai reportedly going 100% in advance booking for Sunday. The situation is similar at Central Plaza, another single screen in Mumbai.
Up north a similar upward trend has been witnessed in Delhi and UP. Though the heavy usage of conversational English could keep a segment of the population deterred, the Bachchan factor may be helping compensate for that somewhat, especially in the conventional hindi markets like Kanpur, Allahabad, Gorukhpur etc. Massive pickups have been registered in Bengal, which earlier used to be a very safe Bachchan circuit at one point (ex. suryavansham in 1999 flopped in rest of India, but did hit business in Bengal)
So at this rate, it appears the 15 crore budget PAA, could end up grossing Rs. 20 crores by Sunday itself. The film is a certain hit, the only question is how big will the eventual returns be, as unlike the recent trend of 72 hour Fri-Sun box office cycle, Paa should have legs over the coming weekdays as well.
The other release, Himesh Reshammiya-Shenaz Treasurywala starrer Radio had a very slow start of under 15% on limited prints and reports are not so impressive, however the film has been made at a cost of about Rs, 6 crores only so that would be its mitigating factor in its favor.
Dearst AB ji,
Well done PAA…. your are the best. Auro seems to have become everyones favorite child. I’ve not yet had that previlege to see the movie yet. I’m waiting for the movie to play in a theater in my city. Hope the wait will not be too long. I hear that the movie is already on internet sites for viewing but, it will only do justice watching on the big screen, hopefully.
Many happy returns & happy birthday to your grand daughter Navya Naveli Nanda. May all her wishes come true and have a beautiful life .
Love you more as always,
Susheela - TN USA
Amitji, I m scared to see “Paa”, scared to see my reaction to it……….Leena from WASHINGTON DC
आदरणीय अमितजी,
भारत की हर भाषा में एकाद छोटा-मोटा रोल करके आपको एक रिकॉर्ड तो बनाना ही चाहिए….आपकी जवानी के दिनों में केवल आप ही थे जिसकी हिंदी फिल्मे देश की सभी टेरेटरीज में सामान बिजनस करती थी, आप हर जगह लोकप्रिय है…आपको ‘साउथ’ के लोगों के साथ-साथ सभी अन्य भाषाओँ का भी सोचना चाहिए…
शेष फिर,
‘पा’ की सफलता के लिए बधाई !!
समीर चौहान
छत्तीसगढ़.
Dear Amitji,
Waiting in anticipation to watch Paa. I know it will be as wonderful if not more, than what I have thought it to be. Since we are in one remote corner of the US.. I have to wait for it to come on DVD… but I’ll wait.. its worth waiting for.
Love and Regards,
Vandana
Do treat whatever advice the trade gives you with a lot of skepticism. They have never been your (or Abhishek’s friends) in the past!
I incidentally read that Nahata piece you’re referencing and I will once again be extraordinarily blunt here. I think his thesis is imbecilic. The idea that people are unaware that you are in the film or indeed not cognizant of this fact even after having seen the entire film is ludicrous and frankly betrays not just idiocy but also a level of condescension towards small center audiences. They might have different tastes, they might have different aesthetic standards but they’re not morons as Nahata seems to imply. Black incidentally did quite well even small centers like Bihar! This despite having English in the film. There is a language of cinema that people can relate to. Nahata incidentally is hardly ‘without’ politics. I have seen him offer countless times one kind of opinion in the popular media and then a very different sort in his trade journal that very few read. A week into BnB he suggested the film wasn’t doing well. He did the same with Rang De Basanti and the first Munnabhai. How could one pretend to be a top trade expert in India and then be so wrong about such iconic films a week into the release of each?! I can watch a first day show with an audience in a movie theater and gauge what the reaction is. Can’t Nahata do this? Specially when he presumably gets inputs from all over the place? I have countless friends and acquaintances from different parts of India who’ve reported watching shows in full houses in the morning and afternoon over the weekend! Doesn’t Nahata know this? The same Nahata and Adarsh and others were calling Guru just decent at the box office weeks after the film’s release! Adarsh suggested BnB had done well only in Bombay and Delhi more than a month after the release of that film. I could keep cataloging these examples. I could detail how with different stars the very same box office yields remarkably different interpretations for these gentlemen. You’ve seen the IBOS report here. This is also in line with offbeat films like CDI or TZP opening ’slow’ (as I said in a previous post this too is a myth.. these films cannot be expected to open like OSO or Ghajini!) and then picking up right away with good word of mouth. The Fri evening shows already showed a big jump (Adarsh at least admits this and I’ll give him credit if he keeps reporting the truth beyond this) and the weekend has been sensational. We are looking at the possibility of some big numbers for week 1 given this sort of film and print count. It is also perfectly in keeping with the kind of extraordinary WOM on this film as well as the universally good reviews (it has been on the best reviewed films in the last half decade or so).
I apologize for going on this rant but I’ve seen what the trade has done to your films over a long period of time. You should know this better than anyone. At the height of your career in the late 70s there were some in he media/trade busily (and rather absurdly) trying to underplay your box office. Nothing’s really changed. Even when they do accept a film as success they do so grudgingly with the most unfair commentary. if it’s a blockbuster they’ll call it ‘above average’, if it’s the latter they say ‘flop’. With some other stars it’s the exact reverse. I’ve seen these games for years. And now Nahata pretends to offer you sincere advice! Ha! I think Balki is absolutely right not to change a thing. there is NOTHING wrong with the film’s box office.
I incidentally saw the film for the second time today. It was as remarkable on a second viewing. As for the rest the piece I’ve posted here says everything and I won’t repeat myself.
here’s another site that details the Paa box office Fri onwards..
http://bollybusiness.wordpress.com/
My very dearest Mr Bachchan,
Thank you for this newsy post. Admittedly it would have been ideal if you had updated us on how you are in light of your extreme fatigue yesterday. We do worry at the mention of these things Mr Bachchan and your silence in reciprocation is a just a little cruel! Sadly, the chances of you resting with your outlined activities and surprise visits from RGV are likely to be very slim; so perhaps I should conclude that your silence on the subject speaks volumes.
Its uncanny that Mr Varma always seems to appear when you are in hotels, if memory serves he did the same in Singapore when you completed the editing for Rann. What a unique radar for chance meetings he does have?! I am delighted you enjoyed the conversation, his opinions must be varied and atypical, at least if his films are an indicator of his mindset; I am just sorry the conversation occurred at the cost of your rest!
The professional collaboration between you both is always wonderful. His trademark starkness enhances your all consuming screen presence perfectly and the storylines do stretch you beyond normal limits. Incidentally I revisited the Rann website and wiki pages today in anticipation of the next release. Pleased to note there is still over a month to go. Would you be able to spare a few days break in the interim before promotions begin?!
Deeply saddened to hear about Shammi Kapoor’s continued decline in health. Do hope he recovers soon. It is imperative to keep our spirit and attitude buoyant during seasons of illness and trying times. That alone is often sufficient to see us through them remarkably quickly. I only came to learn of the extent of your own suffering as a result of that fateful accident by your accounts on this blog. As upsetting as the details were to hear; the strength of character and will power required for you to overcome those terrible times truly shone through. My admiration for you as a person increased a thousand fold, for it is these very characteristics that make you so special for me, above any successful film!
I am sorry that you had to relive the unpleasant memories at Breach Candy Hospital again today, no doubt the experience will have been heart wrenching for you. But you are a remarkably strong soul and I know you will have found solace in remembering those difficult episodes were among those tests in life that you have now proudly conquered.
Thank you for sparing the time to write at length tonight and more genuine appreciation for all you offer us in closing. Whether expressed or not hope, trust, concern and prayer are always upheld for you too. I often don’t believe in announcing my prayers for somebody repeatedly, the commune between us and the Almighty is a private one mostly and I prefer it to remain so. But rest assured He knows who you are and I have always known YOU are a favourite.. I only wish I was bestowed the same preference!
Sleep well dearest Mr Bachchan.
In anticipation of connection tomorrow, I leave you with …
My love and affection..
Jasmine
xx
Hi Amitji,
How r u? I saw ur movie. It was fantastic, mind blowing, marvellous. U r out of the world. I have never seen such a gud movie in my entire life and I am for sure there will never be a such gud movie. You have done a fantastic job and I am sure you will get an award for such a brilliant performance. I don’t know how do you do such roles with such an ease. I want to touch your feet. Till now you were an actor doing your job, but now you have become a god for me. I want to watch this movie again and again and again. I really don’t know how to express my feeling in this mail. Just want to see you once so that I can touch your feet. You r like a father figure to me. I can never imagine somebody else doing such a great work. All the other actors should learn from you, who take other means to become famous. You are soooo famous, but still you remain on the ground. I have never seen such a cool person in my life, who had so many difficulties in his life and has been able to remain calm and quiet. People should learn from you. Happy Birthday to your grand daughter. Get well soon wishes for Shammi Kapoorji.
Bye . Take care and Keep doing such a brilliant work, but take care of your health as well. Don’t overstress yourself.
Love you.
Ujwala
आदरणीय अमितजी,
शम्मी कपूर पहले आदमी थे जिन्होंने ‘इन्टरनेट’ की ताकत को पहचाना था, जब किसने सुना भी नहीं था ठीक से इस बारे में तभी से वो अपना रिटायरमेंट का बोजिल टाइम पास इसीसे करते थे…..उनसे अब आपकी बातचीत हो तो उन्हें भी अपने ‘ब्लॉग’ साईट की जानकारी दीजियेगा और अगर उनका ‘हेल्थ’ परमिट करे तो उन्हें भी अपना एक ‘ब्लॉग’ शुरू करने को प्रोत्साहित कीजिएगा…आखिर हम सबसे पहले, वे थे जो कंप्यूटर और इन्टरनेट ‘फ्रीक’ थे…
वे जल्दी स्वस्थ हो यही हम सब ‘बिग अड्डा’ वालों की प्रार्थना है.
शेष फिर,
समीर चौहान
छत्तीसगढ़.
Dear Amit Sir,
I have just returned from watching “Paa”… and I simply could not loose this moment to write! It is 11.37pm here in UK… loved Auro; loved the movie & was fun to see a few girls trying to immitate Auro’s dance
I have never before written on anyone’s blog (But… I cannot resist today - I dont know if this will get to you but atleast I have written what is in my mind & heart today)… Just as I had never been to see a Bollywood Concert (But I had to go an see the Unforgettable concert at O2)!
I have an awesome memory as a kid of an actor I so much loved… from the movies- Zanjeer, Abhimaan, Deewar, Sholay, Trishul, Don, Kala Pathaar, Kabhi Kabhi, Kasme Vaade, Mukaddar Ka Shikandar, Coolie, Amar Akbar Anthony, Naseeb, Yaarana,…. the list is endless! I remember in Kenya then… Cinema’s used to be Full whenever your Movie’s were released. The people in Africa did not understand the language but as “You” were their action hero, they loved watching your movies!
We then again had the pleasure to see you in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Baghban, Black…. Your special magic touch again weaved its own web and we once again fell in love with this amazing Actor!
When Cheeni Kum was released.. I will admit initially the story line did not appeal to me. But then went to see the Movie for you & I ll proudly admit I made a mistake in judging… I loved every moment of the movie! Only you Sir could pull that role off!
Sir there are no words to express the joy of watching you on screen enact all these amazing roles, making the characters so real for us. All I can say is with sincere respect… Love you sir! Thank you for giving & sharing your awesome talent with us Fans!
Take utmost care of Yourself…. As I am being selfish here sorry
We Love You Amit Sir & Want you to stay in your best spirits & health for us Fans!
ps: Jaya Madam has always been a personal favorite & watching her today in “Paa” was awesome! Abhishek is an awesome actor…. Loved him today In “Paa”!
With Love & Respect…. Bhavi.x
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Good comment Dr. Prashant #57..
Dear Mr Bachchan,
I am one of the thousands (or maybe even more )who are complimenting you on your performance in PAA. Delivering the emotions of a 12 year old only through the eyes was unbelievable. let people doubt if it was really you - well thats the best compliment an actor can get.
Through this movie you have taken roles/ acting in bollywood to international levels. How does a Benjamin Button fare better than you was the question in my mind after watching PAA.
Though I am even younger than your kids but seeing you age soo gracefully and successfully I often ask and WISH that I would be able to have even 50% of your energy and enthusiasm when I am 68!
You are like a daily topic of discussion in our house and we (me and my hubby) cant stop admiring your attitude. I am referring to your immediate shift to Big Boss3 after the PAA premiere after a 2 hrs sleep
You put lot of our generation to shame..! 
Once again wishing you lot of happiness , good health and loads of success.
Priyanka
Hey Dearest,
I dont know if you will be able to read my post or not but still let me take a chance. I loved PAA and sp. Auro. he is just awesome kid, even my son loved him and wanted a friend like Auro. its just such a amazing movie.
I wish if I got a chance to meet you in personal and tell you how much i loved the movie and all the stars that worked in it were awesome, everyone gave their 200% to the movie.
Abhishek was so good in his way and delivered the best of the best he did looked like a young energetic cool dude and he also looked a very successful politician and he also looked a loving Paa………….vidya on her side was awesome too…….all together every one was great.
but Auro was Auro……no one could have done it the way u did it……..you r just amazingly wonderful talented gifted person.
May god always give you that strength and potential …………….
Love u lots
Urvi. (LA)
Amitji,
Sorry for being late..I mean I had promised you to give my movie review to Paa ASAP after I watch it..But better late than never..So here I am..
Paa is a movie which will remain an experience for every Indian movie-goer as it says your name in the credits by the lovely Jaya Bachchan as “Introducing Amitabh Bachchan” but it hardly has any traces of you in it..Komal Nahata is so true..When the film closes it has such a mixed affect that you had come to see the great Amitabh Bachchan but you end up seeing the lovable Auro..And you seriously do not know how to react..And that happens so seldom with any movie..And that is precisely the reason why it is such an experience..
The fact that that the film has a nice story to tell only helps but it is Auro who steals the show through out..His wit, his humor, his intelligence, his emotions, his dance, his charisma..Paa is all about Auro..
All I can say Sir is that I am overwhelmed..I feel lucky..I feel honored to have been given the opportunity to have seen Paa in my lifetime..
The sub-plot of Abhi the politician is good..It could have been great..But it’s good..And it’s good because Abhi, with his really controlled and restrained performance, manages to make you feel that we should have more politicians like this..
Vidya is simply superb as the single mother and her scenes with her mother goes on to show that she still has not lost it after giving us duds like Heyy Babyy and Kismet Konnection..
Arundhati Naag is equally impressive and should definitely feature in more films as the audience loves her interactions with Auro more because of Auro definitely but also because she is lovely..
Pratik, Auro’s best buddy, impresses heavily and the scene showing his phone conversation with Auro is the funniest scene written in a very long time..
The little girl who so desperately wants to say sorry to Auro for having got scared at seeing Auro on her first day of the school, is lovely too and the scene where she shows her painting of Auro to him touches your heart..
Paresh Rawal doesn’t have the same scope for his character as he had in Cheeni Kum but he makes a point, being an actor of such a great caliber..
The great maestro Illaiyaraja’s music just blends into the narrative brilliantly and it would not be really wrong to say that his background score impresses much more than the music itself..
Swanand just goes on to prove why he is among the best today..Writing the same song Mudhi Mudhi thrice for three different situations (Udhi Udhi and Gali Mudhi) is a work of a genius..
The story, screenplay is a miracle because it doesn’t allow the film to be weighed down by your once-in-a-lifetime performance as Auro and creates characters as lovely and as effective as Auro..And it sure is no less than a miracle..The dialogues are witty and the ‘tongue-in-cheek’-ness of the school-going kids is maintained in all the interactions between the kids..
A special mention of the cinematographer because you feel good even when an outdoor is being shown and also if it’s an indoor scene..
And then of course the great Balki..Does he even need a mention..If the movie really belongs to someone other than Auro then it’s him..I think the biggest compliment to him would be that he neither allows Auro to become greater than the film and nor does he allow the film to become greater than Auro..He proves his mettle and now after Paa he will counted among the best..
And I don’t really want to tell you Amitji how have you performed as Auro..I think the fact that I have been calling Auro as Auro all through out the article and not as Mr Amitabh Bachchan should tell you how I feel about your performance..I just want to say one thing that you have managed to better Black with Paa..But you won’t be able to better Paa..Not that I don’t want you to..But Paa is the superlative of all superlatives..It is going to be really hard for you to better it..
Thank you for making Auro..Thank you for making Paa..
Cheers..
Shashwat..
I wish you did not leave us with anxiety. I don’t think that is necessary where ‘PAA is concerned especially. My anxiety about the NY Giants game against the Dallas Cowboys has been replaced with joy. (Sorry, Valorie) Now I will try to take a nap before attempting to watch a 250 minute Russian silent movie called ‘Miss Mend’ on TCM.
Love,
Rochelle
We are just back from a wonderful dinner with the Pharmacy Team. The food was delicious and I would recommend everyone to go to Viraswami in the heart of London. Everyone had a wonderful time. My Hubby’s back is not so good, he is visiting the osteopath tomorrow as well as a chiropractor. Let us hope he gets better as we will be very busy in the store selling fragrances and dispensing as well.
Our Best Wishes to Navya Navelli on her Birthday a big day. What a lovely way to celebrate one’s Birthday, and the story is for youngsters as well.
Please convey our Get Well Soon wishes to Mr. S. Kapoor. I still remember his performance in Brahmachari, Teesri Manzil,Kashmir Ki Kali, Andaz,Jungalee and the list goes on and on. Such a brilliant actor, brings memories of the past. When we had gone to see these movies with our parents, who are no more!!! My mother was very fond of movies and I used to accompany her to see some of the best movies at late night shows. Hope and pray that he gets better.
Anat thanks for asking about my Dear Hubby. He is not too good but he has to get better as he is taking my Father-in -law for a hospital appointment tomorrow. I will go with him so I can push the wheel-chair. Dad is severely disable. Two of us will manage very well.
My regards to all the Dear EF. Pranams to Dear Sir and once again Thank You for a Brilliant film PAA.
Dear Sir,
Due to all theatre closed n Hyderabad on 6th Dec, unable to see PAA inspte of having advance booking.
Regards,
Khanjan Antani
HYD
Dear Lion King,
Well of course PAA is a south indian film. You can speak a bit of tamil too cant you? Auro is a tamil boy.You were signing off with vanakams on this blog sometime back and watching a lot of Sun tv in Singapore enjoying our songs and dances, the grooves and the moves.:) We southies are good at casting our web on outstanding individuals, we caught you a long time back. Looks like this time we caught you again with 25 shawls. I have always wondered what the felicitated do with all the shawls! You must act in a tamil movie and knowing you and your penchant for challenges I doubt you require dubbing. We await to hear you speak tamil shortly.
A very happy birthday to Navya Naveli. What a lovely birthday present for her and her friends, the timing of the release could not be a better one.
I do believe that people are in disbelief about whether it is YOU in PAA. There were a few murmuring to that extent even here in Hong Kong. I felt like shaking them up but before I could most reconciled to the fact that it is indeed you.
I did find the concept of having Jayaji do the credits so endearing, it took us back to Guddi days and her smile during the entire time gives one that fuzzy feeling in all our hearts. It was so lovely and graceful.
The box office numbers will be trickling in, it is good that the budget has been a modest one and the cost would have been recovered in the first day or two. An astute move by the Producer whose interview I watched the other day on Channel V with Lola Kutty along with Balan. He is so down to earth and spirited. Rare to find the accomplished with his traits, he has invaluable humility which can only be genetic. His sense of humor is fabulous, his tweets are funny, he must be keeping you in the highest of spirits at all times. FYI, there were only three shows here in HK and they ran to full houses, capacity of 700 per show. I hope they run it the next weekend too.
Hope Shashiji gets better soon and wishing the Doctor many more wonderful years. I cannot believe that the police had to come in to keep the fans in check, this must be some story for the channels now.I hope you are no longer disoriented with all the vociferous shouting from all quarters.
I wrote about PAA yesterday or rather the characters that make it and thought of including it today as well. Satyam thought it was worth a read and hope you do to, of course no where close to what Satyam produces here daily. A feeble attempt of mine and I wrote it with my heart.
There are moments in life, which are extraordinary, and a particular time in an era, which is ground breaking. In 1969 the first step that was taken remains a giant step, until today. No, I am not only talking about the ambitious Apollo program of JFK’s that fructified in 1969 when Armstrong and Aldrin landed on the moon, I speak of the first step that Mr Bachchan took in the world of cinema. After 40 years, this remains a giant step and a giant’s step. Indian cinema has been dwarfed under him and more so after 4th December 2009.
PAA – A movie that plays at the heartstrings, portrays relationships realistically, and provides wit, repertoire and one-liners that is as classy as the dialogue between Jeeves and Bertie Wooster. This movie can make even the hardest eyes well up with the alkaline and make the most poker of faces break into a smile. A movie that brings love, insecurity, confidence, belief, wit all together in one big boiling pot and stirs us up from the inside. Every character in the movie has been clearly defined and the Director wastes no time in doing so in the first 20 minutes.
Lets start with Vidya, the confident woman portrayed marvellously by Balan. An apt choice by Balki. Very few could have carried this off, the role required a classic Indian beauty with a very mature screen presence and maternal instincts that are not seen in many in our industry. Only two others that I can think of - Tabu and Kajol, but Vidya fits into the role like a glove. Her cotton block print saris with matching blouses, her long tresses and those doe eyes brighten the screen as much as her adoration which is remarkably visible when she looks at Auro. She has the eyes like a mother would, her eyes for her son, her only son.
Then we have Amol, the young, dynamic, suave politician. Dressed in white and reminded by Auro that the country is dying as white is symbolic of mourning. Amol remains in white till the very end, ironically he mourns death but gifts life. What can I say about junior B, he is no longer so, he is senior. Senior in performance and senior in charisma. He has outdone Rahul Gandhi and Sachin Pilot. I will give him my vote any day. Abhishek is no longer his father’s son; he is now the father and will remain so. The onscreen chemistry between him and Vidya is brilliant.
Bum, she could just as well be my grandma. Arundathi Nag’s grandmotherly love for Auro, her maternal love for Vidya is as realistic as my own grandmother’s love for me, my amumma. My favourite portion is her conversation with Vidya regarding her choice. The backdrop, the deliberation, the sternness, the hush and then the answer, brilliantly shot by Balki.
Vishnu remains my second favourite character after Auro. Balki where did you find this gem? The conversation between Vishnu and Auro on the phone was the funniest in the movie. The dialogue was sensational, the comparatives, the wit, the intelligence was outstanding. The house was down in this scene. Vishnu was simply brilliant; his friendship with Auro is endearing and simple. He could be my buddy I could crack jokes with, a natural wonder. Not to forget the last scene in which he appears, he left a mark standing behind the young girl with just his actions to Auro. Vishnu an apt character who can comfortably glide into RK Narayan’s Swamy and his friends at the drop of a hat.
The young girl who is after Auro remains young throughout but until the very end where her maturity is revealed like a fine tapestry that has woven intricately throughout the entire story. I wish not to speak much about her, as her character needs to be experienced on screen.
The grandpa politician played by Paresh Rawal is typical, concerned and selfish about his ambitions and his son’s. Paresh has jut about done justice to the role although I wish the Director used him a bit more effectively. He appears a bit cursory and not strong enough to oppose his son’s moves which would be largely unlike a politician with over twenty years of experience.
A word about Illairaja’s sensational music which is soulful and woven into the movie at the right places. The background scores are breathtaking and PC Sriram’s cinematography is sensational especially in the shot of the approach to Rashtrapathi Bhavan and in the first song of the movie.
Finally Auro – The first time he slipped into the auditorium in his entirety I cried. I cried at the marvel of the man whose eyes is all I could see. Those eyes remain with me. Prosthetics could change his face; they did not touch his eyes – those that spell dignity and wonder. I recall Mr Bachchan’s previous post about dignity lying in the eyes, he forgot to add wonder. Auro makes you laugh throughout, you forget that he suffers from the most talked about genetic disorder. He is intelligent and his one-liners are laced with wisdom and wit. His relationship with all the characters have been carefully articulated by Balki without going over the top. Everything synonymous with the Bachchan brand has been shed to birth Auro. From his voice, to his posture, to his dressing sense, to his gait. The reasons we love Mr Bachchan are not the the same reasons to love Auro. Auro had me spellbound. His performance is so extraordinary that all past extraordinary performances known in the word of cinema now look ordinary. It is after you see Auro for the first time on screen you understand why Amitabh Bachchan is introduced in the movie. Great men don the role of smaller or fragile beings only to become greater. Kamalhaasan shrunk only his size in “apoorva sahodragal” to rise in stature, Mr Bachchan changed his appearance in it’s entirety to redefine himself not just as a marvellous actor who has already achieved the status only he is capable of but as a remarkable human. This is the very reason why I say that 1969 was significant but 4th December 2009 is historic, the time when he used his voting finger to make the world go round.
I love the unpainted globe and your reasons for why it remained so..
xoxoxoxo
Sharmila
***Lovely Rochelle @ #119***
Ahhh well…congratulations to the New York Giants in their triumph over my home team, The Dallas Cowboys…the best team won…please allow me to say, once again, that after many years of practice, I am accustomed to the pain of it all…but I will never, ever, ever, ever, ever stop being a Dallas Cowboys fan.
Have a nice nap Rochelle and then enjoy your movie…I am going to go look for a sharp object to play with…heavy, heavy sigh…
Bachhan Sir ….
We Love U Dil Se…..
Have just seen Paa.
Honestly sir, I haven’t seen many of your movies (I’m just 15). But Paa was wonderful and I would say it’s the best film of the year. Your performance was just superb. It was convincing and touching. If I hadn’t known, I would never have believed it was you as Auro. One forgets that the film is starring Amitabh Bacchan, one just remembers Auro. The rest of the crew, the music and the cinematography were also very complementary to your character. I don’t think anybody can forget this movie after seeing it; it will always remain in their hearts. Please accept my thanks, congratulations and my best wishes for the future.
Amitji,
Namaskar. After all the anticipation, I saw “PAA”. What a delight. Every
piece was put together so well. Congratulations!
Best wishes,
Amarnath Pandey
USA
My beloved and dearest Mr. Bachchan,
I feel like I have missed you over the last coupe of days, since you came with few lines and then had to rush and leave instantly. I can understand the circumstances of course, and no complaints here, but it is always pleasant and a delight to receive your long posts and enjoy hearing more from you.
Iam glad that you had a productive and enjoyable time in Chennai. Without doubt people of the south Indian film industry are very much impressed by you, your talent and your exceptional and brilliant performance, and your words also speak of so much appreciation ad admiration to them. And that was a really sweet conversation abut PAA being mostly a south Indian project. Liked that and also your laugh..
Seems like you had a full and packed day today with lots of meetings and discussions. I don’t really know Mr. Shammi Kapoor, but iam sorry to know about his sickness…may he gets well soon.
Iam sure you would never ignore an ailing person in hospital , but iam also sorry that you had to pay a visit to this place that reminded you of some painful and saddening episodes in your life.
Iam so happy with all the success and all the rave and appreciation your movie PAA is receiving from every one, and with also all the reports of full houses everywhere. May it continue to be so for along time, and may these encouraging messages of admiration and appreciation keep coming to you in abundance.
I remember you talking about Dr Udwadia and what he had done for you…may God bless him and happy anniversary for him.
And Happy Birthday to your granddaughter, Navya Naveli. That was a really sweet birthday gift to be asked for and to be granted as well. great that he had a wonderful and delightful time with her friends watching PAA…and I wish her many happy and blessed returns of the day.
With my love,…lots of hope, trust… and prayers too.
Rasha Zayed,
BigB yahoo group,
& BigB facebook group,
Cairo, Egypt.
Dear Amitji,
Nice to know u are back home and the trip to Chennai was fulfilling. Its humbling to note that most people associate South India with simplicity, tradition, culture, talent, hard work and discipline. Except for a minor section that makes fun of the accent, the educated and the aware are always impressed by the hospitality and warmth down South. Something I have felt too myself each time I come back home after travel. Proud to be a South Indian.:)
I would have liked to hear more about Breach Candy and ur experiences, but if its depressing, maybe some other time…. My husband had an offer from there once, which he refused as we werent planning to settle in Mumbai. If it means meeting you, may be I should apply??:) Belated birthday wishes to Navya Naveli, the name is as beautiful as the person. Her requests for gifts are always so simple and sweet; stationery, a diary, going out with friends for Paa… what a blessing to have such wonderful grandchildren.
Paa doesnt seem to have garnered the expected response here I feel. Maybe it’ll pick up by word of mouth. Most people miss seeing and hearing you on screen. It just has to be the Amitabh Bachchan. Maybe if u had done the father and son roles… I don’t understand finance either, so I cant comment. Just praying that Paa turns out to be a major hit. At least the Sunday crowds prove it is so.
When u said Taj Coromandel Chennai, I was wondering if u wd meet that snake again, but u didnt, instead u met Ram Gopal Varma. I prefer the snake though.
Love u Amitji,
Aishwarya.
Respected Amitji,
You have won the hearts of everyone. All those who have seen Paa are singing your praises. They shake their heads and raise their hands as if in disbelief…”can any one do this”? I have not yet seen Paa
I shall have to wait for the weekend now!
Today’s post, like many others reflects the deep respect that you have for members of your fraternity. You never forget to acknowledge the contributions of all those who have helped you in some form or the other! There is so much to learn from you!
Regards, good wishes and prayers!
Shubha
Satyam - Thank you for liking what I wrote about PAA. Coming from you it must be worth one read.
Anand Khare , Vikas , Valorie , Lakshmi , Jasmine J - Thank you for your lovely comments and happy you enjoyed what I wrote on PAA. It is a movie that needs to be experienced.
Shankar, Manish, Srinivas - As always thank you for your greetings and my best wishes to you.
Dear Amitji,
My prayers and love to Shammi Kapoorji.
Aishwarya.
Just wanted to say, I LOVE YOU …SIR.
Really happy to see such a wonderful movie Paa….
You are simply the best.
Love you,
Rajesh
Dear Lion King,
I am the one who is disoriented here. I hope Shammiji gets better, I read it as Shashiji. My apologies for it.
xoxoxoxo
Sharmila
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
I just went and Googled the name ‘Shammi Kapoor’ and pulled up the song
‘YAHOO’ from the movie ‘JUNGLEE’…He is a real cutie! That was a really cool video! Or I should say ‘COLD’!!! I wonder just HOW cold it must have been for him to slide down that snow-covered hill with no sled…AND NO COAT???
Repeatedly! He just kept sliding down that snowy-hill on his chest.. GOODNESS! Also loved all that ‘hair-tossing’ that Jasmine mentioned in her comment here earlier! (Your comment made me go investigate, Jasmine!) Very cool video…I like his eyes…I bet he’s a nice person…Glad you got the chance to go visit him in the hospital…Hope he feels better soon…
Give him my best wishes, if you get the opportunity…will you please?
PIRACY!!
Amit ji, I am a big fan of yours and I loved the movie Paa. I would like to bring to your notice that the movie is available online on multiple sites. I really dislike piracy and would love to see people visit the theatre for such a wonderful movie.
I loved your “AURO”
Your Fan and well wisher ,
Ruchi
For AB,
There is nothing more to say about Paa.
Lets move on to Rann. I go with Aishwarya’s words at #128
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When u said Taj Coromandel Chennai, I was wondering if u wd meet that snake again, but u didnt, instead u met Ram Gopal Varma. I prefer the snake though.
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Aishwarya TVM #128 today.
About Shammi Kapoor, I have decided that your blog space is not the right place write about him. I will find another spot.
Love
Sudhir
For AB,
There is nothing more to say about Paa.
Lets move on to Rann. I go with Aishwarya’s words at #128
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When u said Taj Coromandel Chennai, I was wondering if u wd meet that snake again, but u didnt, instead u met Ram Gopal Varma. I prefer the snake though.
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Aishwarya TVM #128 today.
About Shammi Kapoor, I have decided that your blog space is not the right place to write about him. I will find another spot.
Love
Sudhir
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Dear Amitji,
PAA is amazing, this is for sure one of your best performances, it’s very different…and we don’t see Amitabh Bachchan which we know in the movie what we see is AURO…so I think this is a mile stone and hope everybody likes it…even regular Amitabh fans.
Vinay
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Mr. Bachchan,
Just dropping in a small note to say that I saw Paa in a near full theater today and it was a great film. For once I agree with the critics. Nice to see hard work, talent, and a good film being appreciated. Once again yourself, Abhi, Balki, and the rest of the team should take a bow.
Word of advice. I know its not prudent to put out the box office numbers now. But AB Corp needs to get the official numbers fast and release them to the media. Watch out for dubious trade outlets who are trying to tank the film with bad reporting. Keep up with Paa’s box office numbers and get the most official numbers and put it out into the media. It’s a must when certain factions are out there trying to misrepresent reality. Whatever Paa does at the box office is in the hands of the public. But make sure the numbers and reporting by is factual and fair about the film’s box office! Keep the reporting factual!
From Bollybusiness: PAA BOX OFFICE REPORTS: http://is.gd/5elVQ & http://is.gd/5elUT
Many many happy returns to your grand daughter Navya naveli…….God bless and PAA is all over the world……………..
dear amitji,
greetings, belated birthday wishes to navya naveli, hope that shammiji recovers soon, thanx a ton to breach candy hospital, dr.udwadia and above all god , PAA is 4 days old today and auro’s aura is scaling heights, easily this is the best movie of the year , i am sure that all those who have invested in this project will get the highest returns on investment in time to come, don’t worry, laajawab is what PAA is, it will break all records, i am sure it will defintely represent India in the best foreign film category at the Oscars, besides winning a few national awards, amen!, the best part of PAA is its feel good factor without being melodramatic, straight from the heart, touching hearts, thanks once again to u , balki and ur wonderful team, great to know that u had a successful chennai trip, indeed the southern indian film industry is highly professional and disciplined, it is evident from their movies, please take care, best wishes to u and ur extraordinary family,
regds
Sharmila, you are being too modest.. I am hardly worth much to be able to judge others in any sense but your response was a very good one.. and don’t keep saying that about what you’ve written.. we all bring different things to the table.. I just bring the most words! Ha!
Hello Amitji
Saw PAA first day first show ! Its brilliant !!!
No one can beat it ! Abhishek and Vidya’s acting was superb !
And you were brilliant as always….but felt very sad when Auro left us !
Thank you for such a wonderful film…..!!!
Dear Sir,
Oscar ! will Amithabachan get an Oscar for PAA ? Was the question my 9 yr old son asked once out of the theatre.
Paa was simply great and hat off to u sir …
love u even more
mini
Sudhir #136 and #137
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Aishwarya.
Dear Amit Sir,
You have done it again….I saw “Paa” on second day itself…Just couldnt stop myself to see it…Oh God!!! what a performance and what a movie…I have been watching movies every weekend from last 4 weeks but this is one movie which me and my whole family liked it…Excellet performances by you, Abhishek, Vidya and Bum (I dont know her name but she was the best after you)….Sometimes I feel so fortunate that I am born in this generation and getting a chance to see a movie of a living legend…My Mom is a great fan of yours….When she was young, you were her Hero…There is something interesting here which I want to share with you…My mom has 2 letters which are sent by you….Its like treasure for her…You sent these letters as a reply to her greeting cards which she sent on your birthday….She always say that she is going to show these letters to her grand childrens….She is 55 now and her only wish is to meet you once…She wants to see you, talk to you….I dont know whether I will be able to fulfil her wish….Anyways, let me stop here….I wish “Paa” breaks all the records at box office…May you get all the awards this year which you very well deserve….May God Bless You and give you everything you want in your life…
Love You Sir….
Regards,
Vikram (From Bangalore)
Hi Mr Bachchan,
Firstly a heartiest happy birthday to Navya, may she have many more.
Witnessing how much grandkids mean to their grandparents first hand I guess that supersedes any other compliments. My own Dad was here and left today and we had a rather tearful gfoodbye, something you think you will get used to after years half a globe away but never really do!!
But well after that we went to see “PAA”. A fantastic film sir!!! after a very very very long time a movie stirred my emotions the way it did. Kudos to you and to everyone involved in the project to have delivered such a piece of art for us to relish.
The beauty of the film is in the restraint, just the balanced amount of emotion everybody has displayed. Wonderful script, wonderful effects, amazing acting by everybody. awesome movie!!! A movie that really made me cry and laugh with all the antics of Auro.
And I do Agree its hard to believe that thats you behind that “kid” yes sir!! in spite of your age you have carried out this role with such perfection that you forget that Auro is actually you and in this oblivion is to be admired and not to be turned into consciousness I believe.
I am not a critic but a movie fanatic. Even in US I watch every gem or chunk of crap ( I do feel like for some of them) that our cinema offers us. But for sometime now Almost two years or more I haven’t felt the satisfaction of watching a neatly executed movie. Many movies (not naming any) that were supposedly dealing with sensitive subjects were botched up (at least according to me although they received great reviews).
But this one smooth as Lindt’s Dark truffles but with a texture.
I like Hindi cinema I love drama and emotions and naked bare emotions in this movie were delivered with such a brilliance. awesome!!!!!!!
The way Auro tries to figure out whether amol is really his Dad is comic but touches your heart at the same time. He is a Kid just wants to be one and he just evades the question of Khichdi and yet he is a lil resentful of the dad not wanting him and ……….I can go on and on and then you will probably delete the post because I would have revealed the whole story.
When I was a kid my Nanaji and I used to discuss good pieces of art and 7 years since he passed away I wish to discuss smth with him .
Sir thank you again for giving us such a beautiful movie.
Last bit before I wrap up. Many roles are such that we say that they seemed like tailor made for specific actors……….all the roles in “PAA” were custom fitted for the specific actors.
Please convey my compliments & thanks to everyone who made making of such a beautiful movie possible.
And just told my mom in India to watch this movie, warned her she would cry. Guess what she told me………….” arey koi baat nahi ro loongi, kal Abhimaan dekh ke royi hun”
Thank you Mr Bachchan for entertaining us and hope you give us many more!!!!
VM
Hi Mr Bachchan
Hope my mail finds you in the best of your health and spirits.
Finally your efforts and of course the efforts of whole team of PAA are bearing fruits.I am thrilled by the responses.I just read in ET that it has raken 10 cr of rupees in just two days.Hope it continues to do better and better.I don’t think it would be a good idea to put a clip in the end credits as by now the whole nation is aware about the making of Auro.I saw the programme on Saturday in Times now.That blue thing was so much eeeee.
A very happy birthday to dear Navya naveli and what a wonderful celebration with her friends.seeing PAA film together with friends.
I wish a speedy recovery to Mr Shammi Kapoor and Mr Shashi kapoor.Yesterday I saw trishul on sab tv.It was lovely to see great masters together.Sanjeev kumar,you and shashi kapoor.
Take care
Love & warm regards
Congratulations on the felicitation .
priyanka.
Love u Auro.Today I am going to meet you on big screen.
Its great that ur work is appreciated. Hope you always taste this success and keep motivating us.
Can’t wait to see PAA.
Take care.
Regards
For Aishwarya TVM at #145,
What is xoxoxoxoxo???
In an evaluator’s code that is no-yes-no-yes-no-yes. Is that yes or no?
Now, now. We are not making an art film, where we leave things suspended at the mercy of the viewers judgement. Like … Uff yeh bedard siyahi, yeh hawa ke nohe, kaun jaane iss raat ki sehar ho ki na ho… (Sahir).
Artistic compliments are usually given by dreamy poets like me. We say things that mean things that are actually things that no one knows… !!
In this white space on the blog, the simple order is:
Hum dono milke, kaagaz pe dil ke
Chitthi likhenge, jawaab aayega… (Mukesh-Asha song from Tumhari Kasam)
… … … Together, on the paper of our hearts
… … … We’ll write a letter, the reply will come
Love
Sudhir
Dear Amit Ji
Pl.convey b day wishes to Navya… I hope that PAA will be super hit..
Thanks & regards
Paa is great Movie , even not a single negative review every where , and for business point of view i find a articles here , Please Check
http://www.thelatestnews.in/paa-box-office-update-may-be-20-crore-first-week/23064.html
Honourable and respected Amitji,
Sir,I have so much to say to you and this is the first time I am attempting to communicate with you.Like millions of fans around the world I too have been your devoted admirer and worshiper.Your performances are truely outstanding .
And I am not anly talking of this movie.
Just watched Paa ,and hats off to all ,each played their role with finesse and style. Abhishek did very well and ,if I can take this opprtunity to suggest that he
could have in-corporated your song from your movie desh premee in his earlier film.(hindu/muslim conflict).
Is this the only way to communicate with you ?or could I have your e-mail ?
Love and Regards,
jairaj
Sir, you were sooooooooooo good in PAA. Hearty Congratulations ! You have not only made the film faternity of India proud but you have taken us to unimaginable heights & our film industry has gained tremendous global recognition. Your contribution is unbeatable… may GOD give you the best of health & all the happiness in the world.
Am a big fan of Abhishek too. Please convey my heartiest congratulations to him as well. He was marvelous too!
Auro,
You look fantastic in the movie buddy. you know you are very intelligent. I like king kong too. You know you didnt make me cry. but you made me laugh so much. “mai yaha bacche paida nai kar raha hu” hahaha tune to bohot acche se dailogue bole Auro. Kaise karleta hai tu itna sab? chal ab mai jata hu.. mujhe to kam karna padta haina to see you again. Mai phir aunga tujhe milne aur Paa dekhne.
Dear Amitabhji,
I dont know how do I express the respect that I feel for you after watching Paa. I am in awe of the art you have. Cannot imagine the kind of research you would have done to do what you did on the screen. You name should be MAGIC BACHCHAN. Chote sarkar (Abhishek) played his part so well. he really is a good actor. Vidya Balan was equally amazing. I can only imagine the makeup artists expertise and effort. Paresh Rawal and BUM were awesome too. A very well made movie. You did us Indians proud again !!
Dear Sir,
I am of 36 and thinking like do I really call you Amit-ji or AbhitaBachchan with the very first impression of your when I watched you first in my child hood in open air theatre in my village and was telling the story of yours to my friend for lot many days till we were getting the permission to watch next movie. So with due respect to you we were big fans of yours!! After the Koolie’s insident was standing in front of mirror acting like you and killing Punit Issar lot many times…the thing is that nobody can reach upto you…to be very frank from the older days only two stars are there whose intellect is too strong as it is young or rather I would say improved with age namely you and Mr.Shatrughan Sinha!!
Commoing to to the show that you are hosting BigBoss-3…I don’t know but I have a feeling like this is not a show for one who don’t want to spoil his career.
Lets take an example or Pravesh…after first nomination start shouting on Rohit..second nomination start shouting on Vindu and reached upto the name of great Dara Singh which he should not do..talking about Sanskar and putting a foreigner girl in Swimming tank…I don’t think that he is common man…moreover BigBoss should not allow anyone outsider who have watched the show for a longer time to enter in to the house….because evryone there is fighting alone…and if we think of this man it appears that his evrything is planned before ….
Raju -who is evicted but thats expected because he wasn’t remain real Raju there…I couldn’t seen him doing heartly comedy in this show which was really his strength to win the show..rather than he was not with one but all..
Vindu..this show is for this man only …I don’t know but I think he is a child..open hearted ..tries to use his bran but still next movement declare it to anybody…I think he was guessed correctly by Ismail Darbar…he was very much normal when he said that Aditi and Bakhti are couple and we can see it from his face he wasn’t aware of what he was saying…he is like a child….even Poonamji got disturbed when the people sent her to jail and start talking about everyone..so I don’t think that it is Vindu’s fault like he is behaving..because if we put ourself at his place we would have done the same after 4 times nominations…pamperring only one person who is not a politician by nature and mind is not good…another thing is that Pravesh is taking ill help of the words that Vindu keep saying always..I think the main Kulprit in this house was Rohit and now Pravesh…he keeps talking about Sanskar and he said he will leave the show if Vindu won’t get evcted still he is there then what kind of India he is representing…In guessing person I can surely tell one thing when Vindu call punam as Punamji that Ji always comes from heart and not like other members..and whats worng he said Poonamji as Gadhi because Rohit was fooling her…so the only one man who will get a benefit from the show is Vindu and no one else…
..actually me and lot many my friend had decided that if Vindu get evicted then we were not watch the show anymore..and a sincere request to you Sir please don’t host a show like this again which again is not good for you image I think because people start judging you by taking the members into account..
Jai Hind
Dear Uncle [Auro]
We watched Paa last night. Very touchy movie for me. I loved it! You were sooooooo cute. A great piece of art, team work and excellent performances.
Only thing I did not like is the setting in home. I did not like that the house was so dark all the time. I highly recommend every one to go watch it. A beautiful film! Thanks to you dear Auro and your entire team for this wonderful movie.
Write you more later.
Kind regards,
Jankar.
Once the movie is released it is released but But yes, I thought maybe if :
Amitabh Bachchan was narrating And ending it with Introducing Amitabh Bachchan(dark screen background) written within “Introducing Amitabh Bachchan” And The next scene : The class shouting Auro Auro Auro And the door opens as shown within the movie - Auro arrives. Anyways, what was shown was also good. A different way of presentation. Good Team-Work. Cheers !!!
I saw “Paa”, the movie, yesterday.
A fabulous movie, a moving one.
The big B is a phenomenon, no doubt. I felt he is both, a divine gift & divinely gifted.
I had following thoughts in me when I went thru the experience of seeing the movie.
Life is just a blink between birth and death.
It is beautiful with good mind & heart; that is my faith.
The Dramas of life are mysterious and yet designed with a purpose.
God enjoys these Leelas, for He wanted to experience, I suppose.
It gives Him immense opportunities to express Himself.
AURO is one such manifestation which moves me & I cant help.
These events are opportunities for enhancing our Understandings.
The life’s objective seems to me to collect these bundles of findings.
I am sure, Love is only ingredient what nurtures & support life-force.
And, today Earth’ all issues emanate from hatred as big source.
The life is a precious Gift we take so much for granted.
We waste most of it in negativity when it is so wanted.
AURO was beautiful with so much Positivity.
In-spite of so much challenges he never lost his Divinity.
Cheers.
Dear Amitji,
Thanks for sharing the details of your post-PAA trip to Chennai and felicitation ceremony, followed by all your busy day back in Mumbai. Quite funny the way you labeled PAA as a South Indian film :)…Wowwww, what a fantastic role by AURO in PAA…you are simply amazing !!
With love,
Krishna
good moning sir ,
(OKAIRI NASAI )this is japane word that mean is ” welcome at home” .
i think u should to do work in s indian movies , i think every body will happy when u speak tamil . and u will get more love form who indian those can not speak hindi . but i donot know you will speak or not .
but now FULL OF LOVE FOMR MY SIDE
take care of your self
love you
MAHESH
बच्चन संध्या भाग – 3 तृतीय खंड
यह किस्सा भाईसाहब ने कवि बच्चन की आत्मशक्ति का परिचय देते हुये यूं सुनाया था – बाबूजी में गजब की आत्मशक्ति थी, एक दिन वे मेरे पास आये और कहने लगे चलो मेरे साथ चलो, आज मुझे तुम्हारी जरुरत है । मैं तैयार होकर जब उनके साथ हुआ तो कुछ 100 गज चलने के बाद वे एक भारी-भरकम पत्थर के पास आकर रुक गये । कहने लगे इस पत्थर को घर ले जाने में तुम्हारी मदद चाहिये । जाहिर सी बात है पत्थर वाकई काफ़ी भारी था, मुझसे तो वह टस से मस भी नही हुआ। बहरहाल घर के कुछ और लोगों की सहायता से जैसे-तैसे उसे कार में रख कर घर लाया गया । बाबूजी ने विजयी भाव से पत्थर कि ओर देखते हुये हमें समझाया यह कोई मामूली पत्थर नही साक्षात गरूड़ है, इशारे से उन्होने हम लोगोक को बताया कि देखो यह उनकी चोंच है, कटे हुये डैने दिखाये फिर बाद में उस पत्थर में ग भर कर उन्होने उसे गरूड़ का स्वरूप दे ही डाला ।
मैने पूछा बाबूजी यह सब तो ठीक है पर यह पत्थर यहां तक आया कैसे, यहां तो कोई पहाड़ी-वहाड़ी है नही, एका-एक कहां से गरूड़ जी हमारे घर के पास आकर विराजमान हो गये ? तब उन्होने असली कहानी बताई- कहने लगे तुम लोग जानते ही हो कि मै रोज सुबह एम्बैसी की तरफ़ घूमने जाता हूं, वहीं पहाड़ी इलाका है जहां पहले पहल मुझे इनके दर्शन हुये, हर रोज मै आधा इंच भर खिसका-खिसका कर उन्हे यहां तक ले आया जहां से हम लोग उन्हे घर लिवा लाये हैं । ऎसा गजब का आत्म-बल था डॉक्टर हरिवंश राय बच्चन में ।
पुष्पा भारती जी ने एक अन्य उदाहरण के साथ बच्चन जी को कष्ट में भी आनंद का अनुभव करने की शक्ति की बात भी बताई, किस्सा मुझे ठीक से याद नही बन पा रहा है, यदा कदा जब भाई अमिताभ मंच पर नही होते तब भी बरबस मेरा ध्यान उनकी ओर ही खिंच जाता था, पता नही फिर कभी उन्हे इतने करीब से देखने का सौभाग्य प्राप्त हो भी या नही । पर शायद पुष्पा जी का यही आशय रहा होगा कि बच्चन जी का यह मानना था कि कष्ट में ही हमारी सही परीक्षा होती है, इस पार प्रिये मधु है तुम हो उस पार ना जाने क्या होगा ।
उन्होने यह भी बताया कि बच्चन जी का मानना था कि हमारे भीतर इंसान और शैतान दोनो ही रहते है – इस आशय पर आधारित उन्ही की एक कविता को पढने के लिये पुष्पा जी ने लम्बी-चौड़ी भूमिका के साथ आशुतोष राणा को बच्चन जी की कविता दैत्य कि दैव (या ऎसा ही कुछ शीर्षक रहा होगा) पढने के लिये आमंत्रित किया । आशुतोष ने बहुत ही सुंदर तथा आकर्षक कविता पाठ द्वारा उपस्थित जन-समूह का दिल जीत लिया । पुरुषों के प्रसाधन में जब उनसे मेरी मुलाकात हुई तब मुझसे यह कहे बिना नही रहा गया कि उसने वास्तव में बेहतरीन कविता पाठ किया था । वैसे उस दिन मैने किसी भी व्यक्ति के आटोग्राफ नहि लिये थे, पता नही क्या सोचकर कार्यक्रम के बाद जब बाहर आने पर आशुतोष से एक बार फिर मुलाकात हुई तो अपनी मधुशाला की प्रति जिसे मै अपने साथ ले आय था उस पर आशुतोष के हस्ताक्षर ले ही लिये – एक स्मारिका स्वरूप । वैसे तो मै उसे यह भी बताना चाह रहा था कि कैसे मेरा भतीजा डॉक्टर शशांक जो वर्तमान समय में आस्ट्रेलिया में प्रैक्टिस कर रहा है उसके अभिनय को बेहद पसंद करता है, अनकहा यहां कह दिया है, आशुतोष पढ़ें तो अपनी पीठ थपथपा सकते है ।
इति बच्चन-संध्यास्य तृतीयो अध्याय समाप्तः ।
I know I would have loved to add some beautiful poetry of great grand pa Dr. Bachchan for dearest Navya Naveli on her birthday.. shall try that later.. I wil need to do some reseach for that.. she should not only be able to read it she should also be able to enjoy it.. Mele mei khoi gujariya which was submitted here on third dec. does seem to satisfy these conditions.. till I find something more appropraite the little one should enjoy this based on folklore of UP.. Amrit is in school now but if I had told him about your birthday yesterday.. he would have loved to wish you too.. does he know you.. yes he does.. only he ahs not seen you not even in pictures.. it is all right.. I hope you did enjoy your birthday with Paa.. Has mamu taken you to Rashtrapati Bhavan anytime.. what was the best part for you in the movie.. Amrit said he liked the comedy by Auro the most..
Here is your immediate gift ..
मेले में खोई गुजरिया
जिसे मिले मुझसे मिलाये ।
उसका मुखड़ा
चांद का टुकड़ा,
कोई नज़र न लगाये
जिसे मिले मुझसे मिलाये ।
मेले में खोई गुजरिया
जिसे मिले मुझसे मिलाये ।
खोये से नैना,
तोतरे बैना,
कोई न उसको चिढ़ाये
जिसे मिले मुझसे मिलाये ।
मेले में खोई गुजरिया
जिसे मिले मुझसे मिलाये ।
मटमैली सारी,
बिना किनारी,
कॊई न उसको लजाये
जिसे मिले मुझसे मिलाये ।
मेले में खोई गुजरिया
जिसे मिले मुझसे मिलाये ।
तन की गोली,
मन की भोली,
कोई न उसे बहकाये
जिसे मिले मुझसे मिलाये
मेले में खोई गुजरिया
जिसे मिले मुझसे मिलाये ।
दूंगी चवन्नी
जो मेरी मुन्नी
को लाये कनिया उठाये
जिसे मिले मुझसे मिलाये
मेले में खोई गुजरिया
जिसे मिले मुझसे मिलाये ।
अभय शर्मा
Hi Sir,
I am gr8 fan of yours.
I cant comment anything bout PAA. Its an amazing work u did again.
Sir , we the follower like to see this kind of experiment from you.
And again , many many congrats to you and may god bless you.
Thanks,
Somen
BOI, a pretty anti-Bachchan portal, now gradually coming around to the truth:
http://www.boxofficeindia.com/npages.php?page=shownews&articleid=1322&nCat=news
Actually these numbers are still underreported. It’s actually not less than 15 crores over the weekend. Depending on how well the weekdays hold up we should see a 20-25 crore figure here. This film will not do less than 40-45 crores which is fantastic. And it could well do more than this.
Respected Amitji,
Namaste.
Happy Birthday to your grand daughter Navya Naveli. May God bless her with good health and long and happy life.
Hello FmXt. How are you? Thanks to all the Fmxt who greeted us with best wishes. Have a pleasant Monday.
Amitji, love you.
Love Always
Zeta
AMIT JI, NAMASHKAR
I WATCHED PAA TODAY AND REALLY I DON’T HAVE WORDS TO EXPRESS MY FEELINGS HERE. YOU’RE THE BEST, BRILLIANT, FANTASTIC, MIND-BLOWING, AWESOME AND SIMPLY SUPERB. PLEASE ACCEPT MY HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS ON PAA’S SUCCESS.
HUGS TO YOU
hello
sir yest paa dekhne ke baad i forgot how amitabh bachchan is looking my hubby & me was disscusing is this really amitabhiji great……work & effort. when i saw shatrugna sinha on news saying that amitji ne bahot himmat dikhayi hai bahot achchi film hogi & allllllllll…… i was surprice. & yes how can i forget to say abhi was mind blowing…..
aur ab bigboss ki baat i love the way u said to pravesh aap kitne saal ke ho & vindu kitne saal ke thats true kitna bhi gussa apne se bado pe nikalne ka koi matlab nahi.
belated happy birthday to navya.
bye take careeeeeee…..
all the best
MY DEAR NAVYA NAVELI, MANY MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY!!
MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!!
Hi,
Thanks for a big post.Love you( I mean it every time I write ,trust me).You are really so nice & so HONEST .PAA a south indian film ..ha ha yes in a way.I too have heard of south indian culture of making films , that of discipline and order.The music is the best part of the south indian films ,simply great.
Shammi Kapoorji a wonderful actor ,I love one of his songs from Junglee …EHSAAN TERA HOGA MUJ PAR DIL CHAHATA HAIN VO KEHENE DO ,MUJE TUMSE MUHABBAT HO GAI HAI MUJE PALKO KI CHHAV MEI REHENE DO. Got it.
Watched Trishul yesterday ,you look handsome ,very handsome I love one of the dialogues between you & Rakhiji (I literally wait for it ) kabhi kisse se thodi dosti ,thodi si muhbbat mang kar to dekhate & your reply aaj mei bahut si dosti aur bahutsi muhabbat tumse mangata hu……
Take care
Love you,
yours truely
Manisha
Hi Auro,
I recently watch the movie……..it was a wonderful movie……i had ever seen……..the performace of new actor Amitabh Bachchan is Tremendious….
i m sure that new (best newcomer award) is going only to him……….
but seriously it was an oust..outst…outstanding movie……..
and one thing…you have 4 eyes. 2 ears. 1 nose. 2 hands. 2 legs. 2 kidney. 1 liver. 1 Pancreas and zero hair..me too except zero hair..//so plus 1//
So Will u become my friend ?
Bye AURO..I think its time for your school…
have a nice day.
Your Friend,
Noj.
Hi Amitji,
My entire family watched PAA and we all are touched by your performance. Its a great honour to have such a legendary actor in our film fratenity. Your body language is outstanding in the movie, I loved your interaction with the gorilla doll.. All supporting actors were outstanding in your movie…. I and my family wish you a very good luck and health life forever.
Take care,
Kannan.S
Dear Sir,
Congratulations on the success of Paa.
Regards.
Unmesh Deshpande
“Yo Bum”….lol.
Love you Auro
Ashwini (Sydney)
Dear Amitji,
Saw PAA last night….have no words to express this masterpiece….you n abhishek together were greattttttttttttt…………i have never ever missed
any of your films……my grandmother was your fan…..my dad was your fan
now my 7 year old daughter is your fan….my 12 year old son loves to see you
in big boss..in short,you are great….PAA,was just BEAUTIFUL…..kids loved d
song you sang in d end……..wish you all d best…..lol….bhavna.
Respected Amitji,
Ahaaa!!! At last i watched ‘Paa’.. what do i say abt the movie sirji.. I am not so good enough like my fellow EF like satyam, jasmine, sharmila or even a poetess like our good ol’ valorie to coin in some perfect words to fit in praise of the movie or you. Every words seems short of expression.
It was just beyond an outstanding one.. everything…was perfect.. Be it vidya’s maternal instincts, Abhi’s dynamic mature politician, paresh’s cool and concerned father.. our own arundathi nag’s extremely caring grandma and maa instincts, everything everything was simply simply perfect. What do i tell abt u sir!! I cried with u laughed with you.. remembered all those instances u shared with us during the making of this movie..
Sirji.. i wonder why people doubt if its you at all in first place!! it was surely introducing amitabh bachchan.. yet ur eyes said it alllllllllll..
u know when i look at u as Auro.. i felt that the innocent, mischievous and sweet Auro had a matured ABji .. and when i look at you as ABji who is an icon, who is professional, matured and one with a laaaarge heart … he is still mischievous, witty and has a childish heart like Auro…
You are just amazing.. The packed theatre laughed and laughed with you.. It ended up with a standing ovation. I was proudly and silently telling them look i am his EF !!!
Where did u get Vishno sirji.. He was another adorable character. Full marks to Balki for the perfect cast. As Abhishek told in his interview.. being a part of such a wonderful movie is itself a great thing to talk about… Every role was perfectly balanced.
Sirji.. by playing the role of a kid suffering from progeria, u have now opened the gates for all those kids to come out in public with their heads held high.. People will now understand them better .. they now know that these kids are afterall normal. They can now lead a quality life.
U have mentioned abt Shammiji… We watched him on Professor two days back. My daughter and my niece watched him for the first time and instantly loved him so much. Yday they saw u in Paa and now they kow why i love u so much.. They send lots and lots of love to u exclusively.
Many many best wishes to lil Navya. she has got the best gift..
lots of love and pranaams to u and kissies to Auro
archana(bangalore)
Dear Sir,
I dont know what to write and what not to.I am only excited about the fact that i am writing something to you and you will probably read that.Sir i love all your films. I started seeing your films when i was kid with my dad.Every time i saw Anand i find my eyes with tears and about Paa last night i saw the movie,its just great. I think you should get all the awards including oscars.
then i feel no awards no awards in this world is enough for you.Because you
are above all.You are a greatest gift that India got.If possible please give a mail to me it will be like ………i am not finding any suitable words to describe.
Thank You
Keep Rocking
Amalendu Maiti
amalendu2007@yahoo.com
Amitji,
I also loved the word BUM used in this movie.. its the most cutest way of using that word…
Congratulations on the success of PAA..
Love you,
Kannan.S
dear amitji,
greetings !
i watched PAA on friday, the day it released. It was late night show - 10:45 pm. Your make up was excellent. Auro was excellent. He acted well, the way he moved, walked and did monkey dance was brilliant. But some people in the cinema hall including me were finding it difficult to listen what Auro was speaking. May be due to voice modulation the voice had become too low pitched. Sometimes it was difficult to understand what Auro spoke.
Abhishek and Vidya acted well. Abhishek is one of the finest actors in the industry today. I became a fan of his after watching Guru, which is one of my favourite movies. If Aish was also given some guest appearance in PAA it would have been so good. Then it would have become a family film as everybody in your family including Jaya ji was in the film.
warm regards,
ak_taneja@yahoo.co.uk
Good morning Sir,
Birthday wishes to your grandaughter….your film is a true inspiration to everyone especially an insght to the younger generation who have never heard off the disease Progeria…an education indeed to create more awareness for gen next…..
Rgds
Naju
PAA
- The camera lens And lighting were special. The clarity was felt - I appreciate.
- The low camera shot And wide blue sky during Amol/Vidya song was too good.
- House No. 42 And properties were excellent.
Dear EF,
Hi Kashmira, Pettssy, Zainab (Where are u?) , JJ, Archana, Vijji, Phyllis, Lakshmi, Satinder, Valorie, Lily, Sharmishta, Sharmila, Rupam, Saroj, Mondira, Mousumi, Pawan, Abhaya, Sanjith, Shankar, Ramanathan, Manoj, Melwyn, Vikas, Srinivas, Manish, Toronto, and Naresh Kapoor.
Sudhir - Beautiful song. The binary code … jaanam samjha karo.:)
Dedication: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWBZypQpwSM
Love
Aish.
Dear Amit ji
So much in a day…it could only be you
Wishing you a very happy and healthy day.
Regards and Love
Ajay Bhalla
Hi Sir,
The one Liners, the humour, Vidya Balan’s Eyes, Abhishek’s performance, Cinematography, BUMS smile…all in all OUTSTANDING!!! What a performance!!! Without notice, there were tears and a smile, both at the same time throughout the film. We are honored to have you in our Film Industry. You set goals for yourself. There’s nothing that you cant possible enact. You bring life to the character, you feel the pain, you make us feel the pain. What more can one’s acting achieve?
EXCELLANT MOVIE, EXCELLANT MUSIC, SUPERB DIRECTION, FANTASTIC MAKEUP, EYE PLEASING AND ABOVE ALL AWARD WINNING PERFORMANCE BY AURO, PAA & MAA.
SURELY MOVIE OF THE YEAR.
Good day Mr Bachan sir… I am writing to correct a mistake I found in your movie Paa. I liked the movie a lot and commend all the actors and the director however I am a bit upset. I am a biologist and saw that an effort was made to potray the correct knowledge about the disease (progeria) in the movie (with regards to symptoms, etc), however there is one scene in which Miss Balan speaks to another lady about her son describing the mutation. I am disappointed to say that even though the information is available on Wikipedia the dialogue delivered by Miss Balan in the movie is wrong- First off its not Chromosomes ACGT- ACGT is just the code on the chromosomes (which consist of DNA and protein, she refers to them as ” chromosomes ACGT ” in her dialogue) and also the rare mutation that occurs in progeria is actually a C to T transition ( she says the complete opposite in her dialogue). ( the original paper mentioning this is :Lamin A Truncation in Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria , Levy et al. Science 2003 )
I do understand that this could be a genuine mistake and that you didnt necessarily focus on science of the disease. But sir I being a scientist and a fan of yours and Miss Balan’s feel bad that when such an effort was made to give information to the public and educate them in even a subtle way the information given was wrong. If possible I would really appreciate it that this be corrected in the movie and from now on if all could pay a little more attention in presenting the scientific facts correctly that would be great.
I tried to contact Mr R Balki and Miss Balan first but was unable to find their email address or contact information online… so thought I would try contacting you through your blog.
Hope this makes a difference.
Thank you sir. Have a nice day !
Hello Sir,
Watching and re-watching your movies has been my best past-time ever since. I cannot even recall how many times have I seen Coolie, Hum, Chupke-Chupke, Naseeb (just to name a few). And the best part - I have always seen you very humble - with your feet on ground - something that not too many ‘achievers’ could do successfully for so long !
Watched your movie ‘Paa’ on Sunday, 06 Dec 2009. I have been a big fan of you since childhood - my mom says that probably because there were posters and slogans of wishing you good health back in 1982 when I she was being taken to hospital to deliver me (that was around the time you had been seriouslt injured in the ‘Coolie’ movie…). And coincidentally, I happen to be a left-hander too
So, on this Sunday I went to watch Paa - I had high expectations from the movie. But after watching it I was completely blown away - the way you have acted in the film, it didn’t appear like an old man was playing the part of a 13 year old child - you were very convincing and the mannerism, the way Auro spoke were all that of a 13 year old !! Absolutely amazing… !! This is my first comment/post on your blog - and the movie just motivated me to write to you..
Keep up the good work and keep giving us such amazing and different films !!
Regards,
Aneesh
Happy Birthday to Navya Naveli Nanda…………………
Get Well Soon Shammiji………
Dear Amitji,
Happy Birthday to Navya Naveli ! Bless you!
Yet to watch PAA!!! was a very busy weekend, will definetly watch it by end of this week.
Take care
Love Jyothi
Sir,
Hats off to you! PAA is Exceptional! Your performance is beyond outstanding, so is everyone else’, be it the parents, the grandmom, the friends, especially little Vishnu! I was laughing almost throughout and literally crying at the end! Beautiful!
Mumbai/Atlanta
Sir
Went to see Paa with my friends yesterday…..Really liked the movie….Auro is exceptional….Vidya,abhishek etc were brilliant…..Background music,camera,songs,sabyasachi creations were amazing…..To be honest the i was more impressed by the relation b/w Auro and Ma…
Thank you for such a delight…Anticipating more from you
Take care…Happy B’day Navya…..
Hello Amit Sir,
I just want to say about Auro was, when the movie ended I felt like just giving a standing ovation to that………What a marvellous work…I loved that from the bottom of my heart…& you know wht Sir whole evening I was teasing my friends with that Machchi wala joke bcoz they eat machchi…hehehehe..
But really sir another mile stone achieved..People in India talk about the difference in Indian cinema & western cinema, but I think Auro has filled that gap now..It has given a new height to Indian Cinema & that just bcoz of the fine acting skills of yours in the movie..Now we can proudly say that we have now our own standards which are unparrallel to any other cinema in this world…Many Many heartly congratulations for the work…& lots of love & wishes for your future & health…
Your’s
Arnav Paliwal
Dear Mr A,
Hi, I have been reading your blog for some time now. But this is the first time that I am writing a comment and that is due to PAA.
Saw PAA yesterday at Cinemax, Infinity Mall. The crowd outside the screen was huge. The hall packed. Young and old, children and youngsters all came to see the movie. I went with my Husband.
After a long time have seen a good hindi movie. Your work is beautiful. The body language is awesome. I am sure it must have been quite difficult to wear those dentures for the role…but I guess its all worth while.
Best wishes for all your future ventures.
Love & Regards,
M
Dear Amitji
Pranaam!
Congratulations!!! Your performance in PAA has left me in awe….I had taken my whole family along to watch PAA and my younger daughter was trying hard to find AMITABH UNCLE in the movie….in the end she said, “That AURO is also a good kid, i did not miss Amitabh Uncle so much!”
Every single aspect of the film is wonderful, i have only superlatives to describe the powerful performance by Abhishek and the unforgettable Auro.
God bless you, dear, i want to see more of such breathtaking performances from you.
Lots n lots of luv
Sujata.
This is really awesome movie by AB sr. Hats off to AB… AB Jr has also contributed but the entire credit stolen by AB Sr.
Well done.. Keep up the good work…
Hello Amit sir,
I was just recently referring to the newspapers and saw something really wierd about a social activist filing case against PAA for hurting disabled people.. It sounded really awkwar to me.. trying to understand where you hurt the sentiment of the people…..
I am sure you will find a way out.. but just wanted to know if this affected you in annyway and is it true??
Thanks,
Manoj
Saw Paa on its release day.. one of our firsts to watch on release day. Every character was well etched and left an endearing impression.The movie was so mild on the uptake despite having a sensitive theme….. so beautifully crafted by Balki.
A pleasure to watch you Mr Bachchan. God Bless.
Brinda
dear sir,
i am speechless, no words i can find to describe how superb you were as Auro.
absolutely amazing work…congratulations sir.
a rare disorder like progeria will soon be a point the whole world will be aware of. being such a busy man i donot know if u have time to read our comments?
there is one more disease that has come to awareness, autism, zee tv has apki antara. two disorders are in news because tv and movie spread a message at lightingfast speed.
i am a patient of sjogrens syndrome, again a rare disorder where out of 10 patients 9 are women.
it is a chronic disorder which has no cure but can be managed by symptomatic treatment. it shows the symptoms almost 5 yrs after it enters the body. the immune system sort of goes blind and attacks our own body tissues. we have severe fatigue and dryness issues.
to help ourselves and many such patients in india we have a support group, we are working towards awareness in patients as well as doctors. we have a website… http://www.sjogrensindia.org.
sir, congratulations on your work towards awareness of rare condition such as pregoria.
love
purvi
Sharmila #130: I agree one hundred percent with what you have said about PAA,
“It is a movie that needs to be experienced.”
When I came back after watching it, I did not want to write about it. It was a case of “thoughts that…lie too deep for tears.” I kept my review short. I felt one can review it (and brilliantly at that), analyse it, rave about it or criticise it, but ultimately, one just has to see it and feel it inside one’s heart.
As Gulzar said, “…sirf ehsas hai ye, rooh se mehsoos karo, pyar ko pyar hi rehne do, koi naam na do.”
Jasmine
i watched paa and i couldn’t stop crying.this was the case with most of the viewers.can i call you auro from now on
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Amith ji… Good morning..
and why dont you try to do a straight film in Telugu also sirji… ??
but i am enjoying all others’ comments who saw the film… and i think i dont have that art of writing to express my feelings too..!! but i know.. u know my feelings and luv towards you… 
back home..??? i am so much relieved…!! at least now.. you can take the that much required rest..!!
happy to know that you consider PAA as a south indian film…. !! being a proud south indian.. i liked your considering it as south indian film…
belated happy birthday wishes to Naveli… she got the best b’day gift ever… from her nana ji… its just i missed her invitation to watch PAA with her in Delhi.. along with other friends..!! pl tell her do nt forget to call me …. next time…. !!
Shammi ji ki … ‘chahe koi mujhe junglei kahe…’ and all those beautiful pictures… songs… one never ever forgets… no?? praying god for his speedy recovery…!!
where i live….. in this part of india…. PAA is yet to come to cinema hall …
love you.. as always..
vijaya
Hello Mr Bachchan,
Just saw one of your latest masterpieces “PAA” it was an outstanding performance and Kudos to you for such a great movie. I will be cheering for you to get a Filmfare and an Oscar for this film. This film proves how versatile an actor you are and still a great entertainer. Kudos to you and I congratulate you and your family on this tremendous sucess.
Regards,
Manthan
Great News
PAA raked an estimated Rs 10 crore as gross revenues in domestic and international box office in the first two days
Collection shows PAA had shot up by over 100%.
15 crore budget PAA, would end up grossing Rs. 20 crores by Sunday
Just a simple Hi for you Auro! no hichkee for that. love u PAAAA! no words for the movie….any adjective would fall short to express. Congratulations to you ALL Auro. Looks like after Anthony bhai, Vijay its gonna be AURO. Plz convey to Shammi Saab that we pray for his recovery and good health. Auro aap muzjsey dostei karoogey……? Love, love n love n love…….
PAA
And
Hard work pays, efforts rewarded
Just heard
Police seize pirated CDs, DVDs of Paa
Keep it up
Thank You
Auro baccha.
Hum aap se behad pyar kartey hai.
Outstanding movie……. A few more films to be released this year, but I m sure that this will be the best.
Dear Amitji, I was waiting long for the release of Paa and yesterday i had a chance to see it, and found that the concept and the film deserved applaud from all of us for making a sea shore change in bollywood typical love triangle but what I found missing was the focus on the central character that is Auro before interval you should have made the peolpe know about the disease and the way he longed to know about his father and the period till he reached 12 years how he had to face the problems in society and his health wise the way the film came up till interval did not do justice to the main character Auro. I wish to share many more things about the film which was lagging.
India is Numero Uno..
India achieved what seemed to have alluded them over last 77 years of ytheir test cricket history.. I am proud of the achievement would be an under-statement.. I am really proud of their feat given the way they started this test series on the brink of a defeat or rather an innings defeat in the very first test at Motera.. that they did commendable job to turn the tables by not only saving the first test but also winning the next two at Kanpur and Mumbai by an innings.. how many times a team would have achieved such level of great performance.. even if India had not been adjudged number one in the test rankings.. this fact alone gives a great satisfaction..
Contrary to popular belief this team has not achieved something as big as India had achieved when it first beat West Indies in West Indies when Sunil Gavaskar arrived on the Indian cricket scene or India under Kapil Dev got better of the then cricketing giants West Indes in the 1983 World cup.. No, No, I am not taking away any credits from these set of palyers who have amongst them some of the best in the Test cricket History that India has played for 77 years.. India has not been at the bottom of the tables for last four or five years in test cricket in fact they have been always enjoyed being number two or three many a times.. so this escalation is not as good as the channels have been trying to tell us..
No doubt.. India under Dhoni has been doing well.. no doubt Indi has Sehwag and Gambhir as probably the best opening pair in the world.. nno dubt that India has had Sacin Tendulkar amongst them for 20 years.. No doubt India has had the services of wall the Dravid and Mr. Dependable in Lalshman.. No doubt India has been having far more medium pace options that Nehra and RP Singh do not even get a look in.. no doubt even after the departure of the Jumbo Kumble we still have the services of Harbhajan Singh.. yet I would suggest that if with the best eleven men available if India did not reach the mark a few years ago under Saurav Ganguly it has to be credited to Dhoni to get the best out of his star players under the circumstances..
Cricket in all its formats in the recent past has become overtly dependent upon batting skills and that is where team India has been bestowed with some big names.. as Kapil dev said India has nearly five batsman with averages above 50 in test cricket so they are definitely the best batting side at present.. the ranking does not appeal too much to me..I would have far loved Virender Sehwag to have achieved his third triple hundred as such opportunities do not knock at your doorstep every other day.. it is all right.. he plays his game the way he plays.. he is not to be blamed but I have right to feel upset about it.. even if he is not.. I have been following cricket more seriously since 1971 as a school boy at Kendriya Vidyalaya Port Blair where we used to play book cricket in the class.. sometimes even during the ongoing lessons.. I had always wanted to bat as Viswanath ahead of Gavaskar.. I know Gavaskar was far more talented than his later to be brother-in-law Gundappa Viswanath yet I had far more respect for the stocky Viswanath for his square cuts and cover-drives.. I know there have been many batsman in India and world who play better than him.. yet I would rate vishy the very best for me.. no, no, it has nothing to do with the meeting with him at Kotla dressing room prior to Australia tour..
I would not mind sharing a few thoughts about the present team.. Sehwag was very nearly not considered amongst even thirty players for an Australian tour.. not in very distant past.. when not because of me but for Ian Chappell and Imran Khan the selectors had included him at the very last minute.. such behaviour hurts me even if Sehwag says it is all right.. how could you not consider someone who had a triple hundred in Test cricket against Pakistan.. form is one thing and class completely another.. especially in test cricket.. There have been many cases of unfair selection policies in past .. who could be a better example of explicitly defining the wrong acts of Indian selection process than the man of series at the 1983 world cup.. Mohinder Amaranth was arguably the best hooker and probably had a strong defence against world’s best pace bowlers yet he had been in and out of the team several times.. Could Vengsarkar and Patil explain away their apathy towards Sehwag who was about to emerge the soul player to score three triple centuries.. and has maximum double centuries by an Indian.. I would like to ask Mr Bishan Singh Bedi taking a dig at his mother when talking of his cricketing abilities.. would they come forward and say in as many words what the feel of the batsman now.. it was quite ironic that Dilip handed him the man of the match or man of the series award.. what must have been going n in his mind thinking of his past assumptions of the mercurial opener.. it is all right.. let bygones be bygones.. but I know let Sehwag fail in couple of games over a year and their swords would again be dangling at his head..
No, no, I am not blaming BCCI for not playing too much of test cricket.. they did play lot of cricket though.. I see no logic in holding an away and home games for the IPL teams in the league stage other than for making money.. otherwise how does one explain that India has only played only 18 T20 Internationals..
And to all the test supporting cricketers who say that they have far too little of Test cricket fo them in the coming days.. they should compare themselves with some of the world’s top teams about the number of test matches each would have played in the last two years.. India would definitely be ahead of many of them if not all..
I would love to see that India does give proper opportunities to the youngsters at the right time otherwise they should not complain about the slump that may arise when Sachin, Dravid and Lakshman disappear from world cricket which is very close on time scale.. I know that there is no dearth of pace bowlers in the country at present a fact that Nehra and to some extent even RP Singh do not find a place in their Test squad.. that is a healthy situation so to say.. every one is out to prove better than the other.. India talks of lack of genuine all-rounders yet Praveen Kumar and Irfan Pathan are sidelined without any serious consideration.. if you do not provide opportunities and express faith in the ones that are available where is the question of new all-rounders to emerge on the horizon..
I know few would take my writings as faithful and sincere and label me anti-BCCI or whatever better names they may get to.. yet the fact is that India has had good players all along yet because of the unfair selection process India had not been able to achieve the ranking which has come their way after 77 years.. Ask anyone India has been playing just too much of cricket.. if they have achieved it now it is a result of last three four years of commitment that the players have been displaying on the field..
I would rather want the team to do better in Twenty20 and even ODI than in test cricket. I do not agree with either Kapil, Sachin or even Sehwag that Test cricket is the best form of cricket.. with less than 10 countries playing test matches it is nt a big deal.. I know for sure that in 2012 if this earth survives then Twenty20 may have some 20 or 30 strong teams vying for supremacy in the world of cricket.. a format where India failed miserably under their most able and most talented players available in the world championship that was held in England..
If some ranking system is in place for T20 Internationals India would not be in top 3 despite the fact tha they were champions in the first edition of the world championship.. Wake up India and win the two t20 games on 9th and 12th of December and more importantly play the format more often at the international level than at premier level where money is the only criteria and glory of the country comes second.. IPL should definitely have more teams and a new competitive format that is not aimed at making money but promoting the sport at national and international level.. I do not like that IPL teams should represent India in champions league tournament.. where other countries did better than all the three IPL teams as probably they were more united by their nationalistic configuration.. Should we not have a national trophy for T20 where state teams could then go on to take part in world chamion’s T20 league.
I hope no one takes my comments as biased against anyone in the country.. I love India and I shall continue to love India.. take as much pride in the test rankings though I would rather prefer to have the similar feat being achieved in the other two formats of the game which according to me are far more popular amongst the cricket lovers as is evident by the gate money..
I wish Virender Sehwag has heard my plea to achieve something miraculous in ODIs.. there has no one who has scored a double hundred.. being an opener and given his style of batting he is far more capable Indian to achieve that.. if he also happens to be World’s first would be an icing on the cake.. So what are you waiting about Viru.. go ahead and smack those 200 runs in one of the five games and take India to number one position in the one day version as well..
Congratulations to team India.. I felt the money that has been distributed to these test players should have also been awarded to some of those who did contribute to India’s supremacy in the last three years if not last five years.. Important names that should have definitely been considered to be included in the list are Saurav Ganguly, Anil Kumble, Irfan Pathan and Ashish Nehra if not more..
Abhaya Sharma
December 7 2009 10:30 AM IST
Good Morning Sir….
Yesterday it was ‘Trishul’ on Sab…
What movie..Must have watched 7-8th time…Sanjeev kumar and you were excellent, amazing in the movie…Even Shashi Kapoor, Rakhi and Hema Malini were very good..Overall its very well made movie….
We are blessed with such great actors in Hindi Film Industry …
Like Auro, Paa, Maa & Bum….
Regards,
Pratyasha..
Dear Amitji, Good Morning. Thanks for your very intimate details about your Sunday and association with Beach Candy Hospital. Dr.Udwadia needs to be complimented for his work and also 50 years of wedding bliss. His dedication to profession is similar to Dil Ek Mandir.
Shammi Kapoor down with health problems especially lung infection does remind how life passes from one stage to another. Kashmir to Kanya Kumari one can imagine the dances of his times. An entertainer of his own class and still maintaining his high spirits is good news. One can imagine many of his film sequences where he takes a deep breath smelling flowers and then dancing around with the lady actor. Haseen Vadiya jindagi ki.
Paa is a film which will be in limelight for a long time. One question mark will always remain in the minds of the viewers wether there was a real Amitabh Bachchan in the movie Paa. It will be a nice lingering feeling forever in the minds of those who know you well for your voice and also looks. That is why I say Paa has a philosophy and needs to be understood in that context.
Today 7th Dec is 90th Birth Anniversary of my late Paa. He was a certainly a light for us which illuminates our passage of life. His ways still remain embedded in our minds and guide us through thick and thin of our lives. We owe our success to his hardwork and hardships endured by him for our future.
My regards to all the Paa of real life who take special care of their children.
Ravi P (Prakash Dev) Malhotra
PAA
Police seize pirated CDs, DVDs of Paa
Keep it up
Thank You
Hi Sir ,
Nice , well made , directed and emotionally sound movie. Made me cry at a lot of places . Was a delight to watch Auro and missed you in the movie.
Amazing would be the word from my side.
May God always bless you .
Regards
Sarika
Pranam Big B Uncle….
I saw Paa first day first show early in the morning at 9.00….. You have lots comments so i ll not repeat it again…. U were superb as always… But i like abhishek so so much so …. Please Please tell him that a girl from bhopal likes him a ton and he is looking so sweet/handsome/wow/decent in Paa. And Please tell him that his eyes are the best part of his acting…
Best film of the year…
anshu
Hello Mr. Bachchan,
Yesterday I saw ‘PAA’. A very good movie indeed. You have portrayed ‘Auro’ in such a great manner that I was actually spellbound. Those innocent yet mischievous expressions on the face were awesome. I congratulate the entire team of ‘PAA’ for this wonderful piece of work.
Regards,
Milind
hi…. MY EF… good morning….
and allllllllllllll my EF…. happy monday
JJ… zainab…. aish archana….shankar… manish… manoj… sanjith… sudhir.. pawan…. vikas… Rana… srinivas kappagnthula….Kashmira ji…. Moushumi… sharmishta… …. Valorie…
luv u allllllllllll……..
PAA news is everywhere
Police seize pirated CDs, DVDs of Paa
http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_police-seize-pirated-cds-dvds-of-paa_1320882
Pirated DVDs, CDs worth over Rs 10 lakh seized
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Pirated-DVDs–CDs-worth-over-Rs-10-lakh-seized/550905/
10,000 pirated CDs seized in Andheri
http://www.mid-day.com/news/2009/dec/071209-anti-piracy-firm-seized-Mumbai-police-10-000-pirated-DVDs-CDs.htm
PAA
Thank YOu
MID- DAY wrote :
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Amitabh Bachchan said, “I am glad the authorities have seized pirated DVDs of Paa. We laud their efforts.”
Hello…Saw ‘Paa’ over the weekend….SIMPLY AWESUM!!!Auro is the cutest kid in the block now!!!Simply amazing…Can watch it n number of times but still wont get bored….
Loads of love to the cutest potty minister- AURO
बहुत और बहुत सारे सम्मान के साथ आदरणीय अमित जी,
शुक्रवार को ढेर सारे reviews पढ़े और हर review में पढ़ा की पूरी फिल्म में कहीं भी अमिताभ बच्चन नज़र नहीं आये ! मन में सोचा की माना की मेकप बड़ा जबरदस्त है पर अमित जी के शरीर के एक एक हरकत की पहचान है , एक हाथ कैसे उठेगा , कन्धा कैसे इधर उधर होगा , कुछ न कुछ ऐसी बात मैं तो नोट कर ही लूँगा जिससे पता चल जाएगा की औरो के अंदर अमित जी हैं पर मैं गलत था , आप बस आप ही हैं, भगवान् की बनाई हुई इस दुनिया के सबसे बेहतरीन अभिनेता ! मजाल है जो कहीं पता लगा हो की औरो आप थे , आपके सम्मुख नतमस्तक होने का जी चाहता है!
बार बार औरो की हंसी याद आती है, एक अभिनेता की कला भी क्या अजब कला है , वो कोई और बनकर हमको लुभाता है ! फिल्म देखने के बाद किसी से बात करने की इच्छा नहीं थी , एक अवाक् और हतप्रभ होकर सोचता था की मैं प्रतीक्षा आ सकूं , आपको मिलकर आपके पैर छूकर चुपचाप आपको कह सकूं की ओ दुनिया के सबसे बेहतरीन अभिनेता मैं आपको बेहद सम्मान देता हूँ और बिना आपकी प्रतिक्रिया जाने चुपचाप वहां से वापस आ जाऊं !
हम सबको फिल्म बहुत अच्छी लगी , मुझे , मेरी पत्नी को, मेरे दोनों बच्चो को और खास तौर पर मेरी माताजी को, काश आप उनके आवभाव देख पाते जब फिल्म के बाद उन्हें एक रेस्तरा में भोजन का इंतज़ार करते हुए बताया गया की औरो आप थे , हमने उनसे छुपा के रखा था, मैंने आपको लिखा था की उन्होंने पुछा भी था देखकर की यह अजीब सा लड़का कौन है और मैंने अपने दोनों बच्चो को कहा था की दादी को बताना नहीं, फिल्म देखने के बाद बताएँगे! अभिषेक बहुत अच्छे लगे, कुछ न करना और कुछ कर जाना , थोडा करना पर बहुत सदे हुए तरीके से कर जाने की कला कोई अभिषेक से सीखे और विद्या तो बस एकदम से माँ लगी हैं , वो बिंदी , वो आँखें, एक अद्भुत सी शालीनता है उनमें !
आपने कई दफा बताया है की स्वर्गीय मनमोहन देसाई ने आपको कहा था की अमर अकबर अन्थोनी के बाद लोग आपको अन्थोनी भाई के नाम से बुलायेंगे और आपने बताया की वाकई लोग आज भी कभी कभी अन्थोनी भाई कहते हैं पर अब लोग आपको औरो के नाम से जानेंगे !
अमित जी , शीतल जैन साहिब से या रोज़ी सिंह जी से कहें की जल्दी से किसी carpenter को ढूंढे और एक बड़ी सी अलमारी बनवाएँ और जनक में तैयार रखें , सारे अवार्ड्स हमारे औरो को मिलने वालें हैं!
अब बस दो बातें बताईये — एक तो पा की कब आएगी और दूसरी बात यह की उसमें पुरे मेकप का खुलासा होना चाहीये, मैं तो कहूँगा की पुरे ही पांच घंटे लगातार जितना की सचमुच वक़्त आपको लगा मेकप लगवाने में वो पुरे के पुरे पांच घंटे एकदम से दिखायें जायें, मैं ऐसे देखूं जैसे मेरे सामने हो रहा है !
अगले शनिवार या इतवार को फिर से देखने का इरादा है , मैं बस औरो को अपने घर ले आना चाहता हूँ !
आप जुग जुग जियें अमित जी, ढेर सारे सम्मान के साथ
Dear Sir,
Please take rest for some days for rejuvenation…..!
And prepare for OSCARS awards for PAA……..!
Regards
why can,t the team of paa show some clip at the end of the movie to show how they making auro out of u ,so critics shut their mouth, and happy b’day to ur grand dauther.
hi amitji,
happy b’day to navya-naveli . strange there r 2 names and i lways think u r referencing to two people .
love u lots auro
hope u keep surprising us more .
love u
rachana
Dear Sir
Paa Movie Amazing ! About ur work no doubt on that . You rocks always. In this challenging Role U are at Best. Greate Movie and Best of Luck for ABL corp Too. and must say We all Love You. May God Bless u a greate Heath
Dear Abhaya,
Did you attend Bachchan sandhya ? I saw few minutes of Bachchan Sandhya on bollywoodhungama.com, where can I see the whole evening?
I did request Amit jee to post the recording for us, I hope he does.
I have Madhushaala with Amit jee’s autograph, can you belive it.
दीपक भारद्वाज
PAA, Great that police seize pirated CDs, DVDs of Paa, Its rewarding to see many website shut, I informed few stores here in Bay Area to be careful. Everyone is part of the change and will make sure to stop, Piracy.
I made a point, stores which i find sell, show Pirated PAA will never receive a penny from me and nor from everyone I know.
FMxt, please do something …
MID- DAY wrote :
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Amitabh Bachchan said, “I am glad the authorities have seized pirated DVDs of Paa. We laud their efforts.”
paa film me aapka kya roll hai
dear sir,
u r too huge n too blessed to be a human being!!
u r God’s favourite child!!
U simply rock!!
Criecket Update
India since Oct 2008 (starting with Gavaskar-Border trophy in India) on October 9-13 have played 12 Test matches in a rough span of one year.. in four series.. only one of which involved an away series to New Zealand.. The good thing about India is that it won half of its matches and has not lost even one in this period..
The overjoyed media should take note of the fact that India played 9 of these 12 tests at home.. where India has always been winning.. India has always played better at home than overseas..
I am not taking away the credit of becoming number one team.. I just wanted to remind that what has been achieved is not something extraordinarily brilliant..
That India has in Gmbhir, Sachin, Dravid and Sehwag the four batsman who have Test averages in excess of 50.
That Teams against which India have played have not been doinhg as best as they were doing in recent past barring maybe Australia (they were in full force in 2008) England and New Zealand everyone knows are fighting for the survival of test cricket in their countries.. and Sri Lanka probably had not considered two of their best palyers for test maches in Jayasuriya and Malinga.. and Mendis was not effective nor was Murali at his best..
These facts should come to you as eye-openers.. India has not done something extraordinary in the immediate recent past.. its been a process that has been building up.. for last two to three years..
We should rejoice about being number 1.. we should ask ourselves do we really match Australia and South Africa or even Pakistan.. sorry if I sound too pessimistic.. say all these for thereasons that I do not like test cricket.. and India has not been as good as they have been posed to beleive.. it is a temporary phase.. we would be back where we belong sooner than later may be at number three behind South Africa and Australia..
Still am happy for India being labelled Number 1 though I personally appreciate the game than the rankings.. I had alwasy liked to support India even when they are not doing good.. then why should I not support them when they are doing good.. I am happy for them..
Dear Sir…
“PAA” is a INDIAN concept.. on a real story with a good research on a one subject.its giving meny question about life by visuals and conceptual story. after visit the film “PAA” your visitor will think 100 time for life with different views. i am sure about it..it is not a metter of south or north prodection..i think it..ha.
you write ,today is birthday of your grand-daughter “Navya Naveli “.. (its for “NAVYA” Hey junior artist first i wish to you a very happy birthday and enjoy this great day with “PAA” a real art art work.you have art sound in you enjoy it ..ok..)
i am going for work…
regards
yogendra kumar purohit
M.F.A.
BIKANER,INDIA
yogendrapurohit@yahoo.com
Dear Sir,
Thanks so much for PAA.
I saw yesterday night and i am sppech less.
many thank you dear.
regards
santosh mishra
Dearest Amitji,it’s heartwarming to see how people at large and critics included are coming up with bagfull of praises,applauds,appreciation,claps and even SILENCE towards the end of auro…It’s going to be great to include the making of the film and the makeup scenes and preparation of the prosthetics and everything possible wort sharing…..to realise the whole lot of effort,sacrifices you have made to be AURO…
And viya balan is from calcutta…if i’m not mistaken… love and regards vikas
Dear Sir,
you made me cry once again……. i have wet my eyes on many a times at your death scenes..just the fact that they all were old movies..
but now affter watching PAA…..in the end…. u made me wet my eyes again…
NOT FAIR SIR….apne fans ko rualana thik nahi…..
At last i watched the movie…………OUTSTANDING…MINDBLOWING…FANTASTIC…tarif yeh saab bhi tow sach hai kuch bhi nahi………agar aapka naam last me aaye tow people will never know in the entire movie that its you who is AURO……..i can surely say..one of your best performance…you have raised the entire standard of acting…raising ur own bar for sure….
Loads of love…will watch the movie again for sure
Hi Sir , saw paa yestday wid my maa & paa, & we dont have words to praise you. Hats off to u & yr team for makin this film. Also plz tell abhishek that, he is lookin amazing as always. Hopw to see u all in Oscar cermoney next year . TC
Hi Mr. Bachchan
First of all belated happy birthday to Navya Naveli. The birthday present could not have been better but the movie PAA !!
Also many congratulations Mrs & Mr. Dr. Udwadia, sincere thanks to him & his medical team for giving us our hero back who emerged as super hero & is today entertaining us as Auro.
No doubt the visit to Chennai must have been good. I saw the “Making of Auro” on Times Now, I recollected the pic that I saw on ur blog where the upper portion of body was completely covered with a blue substance. The entire process of prosthetic is very grilling & requires huge patience. Also the visit to schools & mingling with the kids was fun.I loved it esp the one where you are sitting in the class with the teachers & later playing basketball with Vidya.
Its sad to know about Shammiji ill health I sincerely wish him a speedy recovery.
Take care
Love & regards
Anu Verma
DIFF 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award for Amitabh Bachchan
picture: Getty Images The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) 2009 will honour Amitabh Bachchan with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution to cinema, as part of the DIFF Honouree programme.
Voted the most popular actor in the world, the Bollywood icon’s appeal transcends borders, with a global fan base stretching far beyond the SubContinent. Credited as the man who broke the mould of the Hindi film industry, The ‘Big B’ – who has appeared in 180 films to date – has overcome all initial obstacles to redefine the Indian film landscape.
DIFF Chairman Abdulhamid Juma said words such as ‘legend’ and ‘icon’ can be overused, but in Amitabh Bachan’s case, they are totally deserved.
“No one from Indian Cinema has made a bigger impact on the world,” he said. “The Lifetime Achievement Award is recognition for an artist whose performances have inspired billions- going well beyond his intended audiences from the sub-continent. Honouring Amitabh Bachchan is akin to celebrating an institution with an everlasting impact on generations spanning across the Middle East and the rest of the world.”
Thanking DIFF, Amitabh Bachchan said the Lifetime Achievement Award is an honour for the strong and centuries-old cultural affiliations that the Indian Subcontinent shares with the Arab world, and the deep sense of appreciation and respect Dubai has showered on people from the region.
“I strongly believe that cinema has the power to influence people and bring all of us together for a greater purpose – of peace, brotherhood and solidarity. By showcasing films from around the world and creating a platform for healthy dialogue, DIFF has taken cinema to its next level of social relevance. Personally, I am humbled by this recognition from Dubai, a city I consider as my second home.”
The 6th Dubai International Film Festival will take place December 9-16, 2009
Respected Amitji,
Good morning Sir.Nice to hear that PAA has a great succuses.We all now waiting for the next one may be it will RANN.
Convey our birthday wishes to Navya Naveli.
As you mention one great name in your blog that is Dr.Udwadiya from Breach Candy.Great doctor and a great human being.He treated my Father too.So my best wishes to him also.
please do take good care. Bye.
Ram bhole.
rkbole@gmail.com
My dearest Mr. Bachchan,
Please convey our greetings and felicitations to Little Navya Naveli on her birthday! May she grow up to be a wonderful human being, like her parents and grand parents, and may she ever live in good health and abundance! I am very amused at the Birthday gift she requested for - a true grand-daughter-ish thought for her absolutely doting and amazing Grand-PAA!!
I couldn’t be here yesterday because of my three children being here for the week-end and with minimalistic admn support, as far as domestic help are concerned, coping with their rather fancy culinary wish-list, it was to the cook house for most of the 30 odd hours that they were with us. However, I just read yesterday’s brief, and felt a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomik, when I learnt about you dozing off on the chair and upon being awakened, you felt disorientated! Worrisome….and painful for me to know……specially the part where you confessed that it was frightening! No point in telling you to please see the writing on the wall, isn’t it? I may only end up irritating you!
Congratulations for being felicitated by the South Indian Film Industry Associations….but would that come as a surprise? To the contrary I would think! No praises and felicitations can justify your brilliance!
I was very sad to know that Shammi Kapoorji is admitted to the Breach Candy hospital….such a vibrant and an energetic actor in his hey days!! I specially remember the instance when, just a while after his first wife, Geeta Baliji’s demise, he shot the song ‘Tumne Mujhe Dekha’ set Pancham Da’s score from Teesri Manzil…till this day, when I hear Md. Rafi Saab sing it, it simply makes me go all woozy….and I cannot just forget the pain in Shammiji’s eyes during the sequence. We have lost another stalwart of the Hindi Film Industry yesterday…Bina Rai - may she rest in enternal peace!
Our congratulations to Dr. Faroukh Udwadia too….on his Golden Wedding Anniversary! Ah, the Willingdon Club…… it is indeed a joy to spend an evening within it’s interiors of burnished, wooden panels and pillars! And the long drive-way adds to the charm! I am so happy that you spent quality time with your dear friends there as also with RGV in your hotel room in Chennai….there is no better way to unwind than being with those whom you relate to and understand completely, is there!
I leave you now…with much love and blessings as always, and a prayer for your continued well being!
Always and ever,
Kashmira
For my wonderful EF:
M, Austere, Reshmi P, Lily D’Penha, Reeham, Gilga, Lakshmi Jag, Rose C, Rasha Zayed, Dee, Tumpa Ghosh, Kavita, Rochelle, Bharati, Anu/Nikki, Preeti, Zhenya, Puneet, Lena, Daisy M, Carla, Jabela, Jasmine, Jasmine Jaywant, Jazmine, Sharmishta, Saroj, Daksha, Tehreem, Monalisa, Archana (Bengaluru), Aishwarya (TVM), Sharmila, Sharmishta, Satinder, Rupam, Phyllis, Manisha, Vijaya, Renete, GA Patel, Mondira, Zainab, Anita, Sanjith, Vikas, Subhash, Kishore, Abhay, Naresh, Preeti, Bharati, Mithai Lal, Ravi, Deepak T , Raman, Pramod, Ramanathan, S. Khan, Manoj, Mukul, Vipin Sharma, Devikishan Vyas, Rajiv G…..and the rest of our FmExt too…my hellos, love and prayers, always….
Love,
K
Sir, sir, sir, you are coming to Dubai…..I am so excited, is there any chance we can meet you and Abhi….My son loves you both and he always says, i want to meet them….Please let us know if there is any chance..
Dreams, dreams and dreams, hope it’ll come true….
Lots of love and Regards,
Vandana Bhatt, Dubai, UAE
Dear Auro,
Saw your film, it was enthralling to see you as such a happy child. The story telling was so smooth and natural and the best part was all accepting your ’situation’ as normal which is a pleasant change. Loved ur friend Vishnu and his description of relationship with his father.
The small nuances were phenomenal like u playing with the clips put on your fingers while in hospital. One of the aspects that i liked most about the movie was not a single moment of ‘over the top’ acting. Except may be a scene of VB with Abhi and the end sequence. But over all it was amazing.
Now over to Mr. Bachchan,
Sir, i hope this brings to you lot of satisfaction and inspire you to take up more such projects. One of the testimonials was the facebook update from most of my friends appreciating the movie across the globe and not a soul who did not like the movie. I would be very interested to know about how the movie is accepted in B and C centers.
Convey my congratulations to Abhi on this very successfull first venture of his as producer.
Lots of luv and much-multiplied respect all over again.
Vaibhav.
Taran Adarsh has pleasantly surprised me this time:
Midweek: ‘Paa’ catches on like wild fire, picks up hugely, ‘Radio’ is non-starter!
http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/top5/609.html
Dear Sir,
I saw “Paa” yesterday. Throughout the movie, Auro was cracking his jokes and my heart was welling up; and i wept. Not out of sorrow or grief, but from emotion. You have broken your own and all known acting milestones. The story, the script, the dialogues;full of humor and childhood wit , your acting and , and everything. I must indeed, salute the dialogue writer too.
All the moments are memorable, and a few are unforgettable. Auro, riding with his dad in the car and watching him scold a man doing the toilet by the wayside and saying that “he is helping in growing the trees, and should perhaps be applauded!”My what a thought.
We don’t go to the movies for messages and morals. We go to be entertained, and more than that; they are actually soul food for the artistically inclined. However, this movie sends out a message of hope. It sends out a very strong message of hope.
“Those who commit mistakes , feel it more than the victims.” I remember that, and it is so true. Almost everyone has known, that if you hurt someone you love, you suffer more; and inexorably
“When a mother raises her child alone, her heart becomes tough and softens only for her child”. From where have you dug up this treasure trove of truths and ” how simply have they been conveyed.”Simply and effectively.
For someone who has watched your since “Saat Hindustani” I don’t even feel qualified to praise you. It isn’t easy , but i’ll try.
When after a movie like “Black”, i felt you had done it all; here comes Paa.You are in my opinion the greatest actor alive.
There is nothing left to say.
Hi Sir,
From the point of view that many of the contributors are from the South, your joke carries logic with it. The idea of having a picture of you in the end credits due to the disbelief of you playing Auro was not a bad idea. However, I think that how the film was promoted it is very easy to draw the connection between you and Auro. Almost everywhere it was seen “Introducing the child sensation…Amitabh Bachchan” and now the making on every channel should be sufficient to wash away the disbelief. However when watching the film one does forget it is you enacting the character and instead gets completely mesmerized in Auro. Happy Birthday to Navya and a speedy recovery for Mr. Shammi Kapoor sir.
Regards and Love,
S
Hey!
With all due respect, your performance was undoubtedly remarkable, but why on earth you said yes to work in a film which is pure copy of a successful Hollywood film ‘Jack’ starring robin williams, J.lo and others.
Until when our Indian industry, despite of immense talents is going to copy Hollywood, and feel proud about it. why to tell a story which has already been told.
I am disappointed.
namaste sir, i m watching ur movie paa first day first show. really u r god in bollywood . u know that it is ur best performence in all of ur movies. i m just love auro. and also thanking A B CORP. for making a great movie for us. i am giving u best actor of the year award.. really only u r able for this award…….. bye sir.
best actor of the year goes mr. Amitabh Harivansh Roy Bacchan for his introducing movie PAA………..
Respected Sir,
Everything is related to financial part. I feel that the film will earn better than it is expected.
With love & regards
Mohit
Dear Amitji,
Greetings for the day and lots of love to “AURO”
Wishing Navya Naveli (ur Grand daughter) a very Happy Birthday!! she is lucky to have you as her Grand PAA.
The more you are growing old the more that childish innocence is coming out. I loved your work in all your movies the change of tones and actions with lots of fun dilogoues and lots of messages in your movies…… but, after watching your movie “PAA” i was shocked and stun to see you like this and the ways you have taken to potrate this charcter of “AURO” he is so sweet and so loving…… I really loved the movie to the most……
Would love to see some of your more up coming experimental movies they are alway Awesome.
With all the best wishes and lots of love too…….
Dipti HN
Amitabh Sir,
We have decided to watch PAA on 10th Dec which is our 10th wedding aniversery. We won’t dine out, we won’t gift anything to eachother, just watch PAA, me, my wife and my 8yr old daughter who is also your great fan! Even my mother (will also go with us) who is 72 years old, never misses your any film on TV!
God Bless you and your family. - amitava ganguly 9830880795
Dear amitji,
Many many congrates for paa,
last night i saw paa movie, movie was really very good, n ur and abhi’s work really great, i really happy to see emotions of dad and son
Thank you very much 4 gr8 movie and congrates again
loves u lots
AsHiSh aGrAwAl…
Dear Amit uncle,
hw r u ?????
I saw ur PAA movie really u have worked excellent in this movie…..
we never ever forget ur contribution in Indian Cinemas.
But after watching ur PAA movie 1 question arise in mind.
I hope u dont mind to answer it…..
My question is : R u really Bald or it was makeup????
Plz answer me ASAP….
Thanks & Regards,
Aaditya S.
Dear Amit uncle,
hw r u ?????
I saw ur PAA movie really u have worked excellent in this movie…..
we never ever forget ur contribution in Indian Cinemas.
But after watching ur PAA movie 1 question arise in mind.
I hope u dont mind to answer it…..
My question is : R u really Bald or it was makeup????
Plz answer me ASAP….
Thanks & Regards,
Aaditya S.
Dear Mr. B,
Wishing Navya Naveli a very Happy Birthday !!!!!!!!!!!!
Respected Amitji
All the very best for PAA! i wish the film a major box office success.I feel that this film has the potential to pick up by word of mouth because everyone is appreciating the film.Please look into this and make all your efforts to promote the film now also when the momentum is picking up!all the best!
THANK YOU DEAR AMITJI FOR GIVING US ‘PAA’. At lack of words for appreciation …..
All my love
Sonia
Mangalore
Dear Mr.Bachchan,
I watched Paa yesterday and absolutely loved it. I’m not a big fan of Bollywood films (I come from the South and don’t understand Hindi too well), but the film simply blew me over. I was a little apprehensive about watching it as too often, such films become just about the make-up and don’t really come off looking genuine. The make-up for Auro was brilliant, convincing, and real. But Auro is not about the make-up alone. You lived the role. You shared screen space with the child actors with absolute ease and the rapport between Auro and his classmates was natural and spontaneous. Most children who are loved on screen come with chubby cheeks and dimpled chins, but Auro was lovable despite his wrinkles. He was funny, sarcastic and hilarious. The class atmosphere was achieved with brilliance and not for a second did I ever feel it was Mr.Bachchan I was watching on screen. As I was coming out of the theatre, I saw a mother consoling her young daughter (10 or 12 at the most) who was crying hard about Auro’s death. This is perhaps the biggest compliment you can receive for your performance- that a child totally identified with Auro and saw him as another kid. Congratulations and more power to you.
DEAREST AMITJI, NAMASKAR,
ALWAYAS REMEMBER I AM IN LOVE WITH U FROM THE AGE OF NINE!!!!!!!!!!!! NOW FOR PAA!!!!!!!! I WENT WITH MY HUSBAND AND CHILDREN MY SON WHO IS NOT MUCH IN TO HINDI FILMS( THIS IS TH AGE WHERE THEY WANT EVERY THING ENGLISH) LOVED PAA! IWAS MORE INTRESTED TO SEE WHAT IS PEOPLES REACTION, IT IS ALWAYS THE SCENE WHEN IWACH UR OR ABHISHEKS MOVIE. I AM MORE CONCERN ABOUT PEOPLES REACTION, I AM ALWAYS TENSE I WANT THEM TO LIKE THE MOVIE.BUT WHEN THEY SAY ACHCHI MOVIE THI ,CUTE MOVIE THI, MY GOD WHAT A GOOD ACTOR, KYA KIYA HAI !!!!!!!!!! THI MADE MY DAY. MY REACTION CAN NEVER CHANG IHAVE TAKEN U FOR GRANTED THAT U CAN NOT FAULTER.(BIG TASK FOR U)
I AM TAKING MY IN-LAWS TO SEE THIS PAA! I DID NOT CRIED BUT THERE WAS SMILE ON MY FACE WHEN I WAS WATCHING THE MOVIE. ABHISHEK WAS LOOKING VERY FRESH AND CNVINCING AS YOUR FATHER.
LOVE YOU BOTH FROM BOTTOM OF MY HEART. SOME TIME I FAIL TO UNDERSTAND THIS POSSESIVENESS TOWORDS YOR FAMILY.
KEEP GIVING US BLACK AND PAA!!!! SUSHMS S.
Sir
Hope you knew abt this,its really heart breaking,progeria patients in Patna,they wants to meet you.
http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/106613/bihars-progeria-victims-want-to-meet-paas-big-b.html
Sir…
Awesome….
Brilliant performance — a great team effort.
my dearst Amitabh..
how are you?i hope you are well and rested after the last few days..
i wish you a good day and to be successfull in every thing you do ..
love you very much and wish you all the best..
i am here with my mother in law and i soon have to leave for work…
all the best and my love..
yours for ever..
anat magen here in israel…
Dear Amitabh Ji,
Paa is wonderful film I saw it on Sunday with my family. You have again proved your aurora in the film and TRUST ME this is one of your BEST. Only thing I didn’t like in the film is 11 yr boy talking on phone about suicide this doesn’t give a good message to the society. Sir, as you know all audiences would go with kids to watch this film and they do ask parents “what is suicide”. This is just a request sir I am a common man and I wrote this cozz I felt I should.
Testing
Sir,
We saw PAA in Santa Clara, California tonight.
We liked it a lot. Excellent production and a great acting by yourself.
Great effort by all actors and kids.
Thank you for making such a wonderful movie.
Regards,
-anand
Respected Brother
sadar Pranaam
I find that tweets are fast getting better way of saying things.
Short and crisp. yet one can post many tweets to state their mind.
Here are some of my most recent tweets
If India could win their first individual gold medal only at last olympics we the cricket lovers have hardly paid any heed to other sports. less than 5 seconds ago from web
Only eight countries in the world (~ 200 countries) are playing Test cricket. India is at the top of Test cricket. The game is popular here. less than 5 seconds ago from web
Only India can continue to extract more mileage for its test players. The game is fast loosing its base and is being played more for records less than 5 seconds ago from web
If India wants to organise more test cricket they should scrap two games theory of IPL and also curtail the number of ODIs that team plays. less than 5 seconds ago from web
None of The Indian Batsman has scored more than 500 runs in T20 Internationals Gambhir with 476 runs from 17 games is the leading batsman. less than 5 seconds ago from web
India has played only 18 T20I mostly in world championship yet India boasts of the biggest T20 league in the world in IPL. Good at commerce. less than 5 seconds ago from web
Harbhajan, Irfan Pathan, RP Singh are leading T20 wicket takers yet none of them feature in the two T20I games against Lanka. It happens … less than 5 seconds ago from web
http://twitter.com/abs31may
If India is Number 1 in Test Cricket they have played three of their last four rubbers ar home.. They did not loose a test match out of 12 less than 5 seconds ago from web
dear mr. bachchan, i saw paa and felt that the son has come of the father’s age and the father the son’s age in terms of acting. an absolutely brilliant potrayal of characters by all the artists. warm regards, vidur
dear auro..or AB uncle..I am i think abhi tak ur sab se chota blogger.. my mom regularly writes on your page . my name is Anusha Bansal.. AB hehehe.. aap ke jaise.. aur aap ko shayad yaad nahin hoga aap ne 2 years pehle mujhe wishes mein apne page par mere mom ke reply mein red roses bheje the.. woh maine abhi tak sambhaal kar rakhe hain.. aur aap-ko pata hai mera birthday also is on 11 october.. 2001..yesterday sunday evening mama n papa gave me a surprise .. they took me to see PAA.. it is a very nice n beautiful movie..par Auro marr gaya isliye mein bahut roi..mama bhi ro rahi thi.. aapko pata hai ki saari movie mein sabse smart aur brilliant auro hi laga hai.. mujhe jaada likhna nahin aata .. aapse phir dobaara free hokar baat karungi.. u take care… n CHILL..HEHE.. lots of love..
anusha.. AB..PLEASE AGAR HO SAKE TO REPLY KARNA AURO KE JAISE MEIN BHI APNI CLASS MEIN HEAD OOPAR KARKE SAB KO BATAONGI…WAITING TO HEAR FROM U..
Hi ‘My Bharath Rathna’
Great superb work on PAA.
Love you always
Keep working on challenging projects
May god bless you
Kitty
Salute to the BIG B !!! Saw Paa yday and it’s one of the warmest movies i have seen in times. I’m sad to tell you BIG B, that you’re not the SHAHEENSHA anymore but i’m happy to let you know that you’re the GOD of BOLLYWOOD after this movie…. Superb Movie !!! Keep up the good work !!!
Dear Big B
Is there another plan of making another super duper hit that you chatted with RGV? Wonder how you guys talk and translate it into action, in this case, an ‘action movie’ and win millions of hearts, all over again and again. After a super special hit of Paa, we can only ask for more, more and more from you! Give us more…
Love
Barun
Veer Savarkar once started addressing a public meeting in Hindi at Bangalore.
The crowd started shouting ” Speak in Kannada. We will hear only in kannada.”
Veer Savarkar replied ” Friends, I have spent 14 years of rigorous imprisonment in ill famous Andaman Jail where all freedom fighters were kept in jail. I have learned Bengali from the freedom fighters coming from Bengal, Hindi from those coming from Uttar Pradesh, even gujarathi and punjabi. Unfortunately there was none from Karnataka from whom I could have learned Kannada.”
…and there was pin drop silence.
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At a time when the US President and other US politicians tend to apologize for their country’s prior actions, here’s a refresher on how some former US personnel handled negative comments about the United States.
JFK’S Secretary of State, Dean Rusk, was in France in the early 60’s when Charles DeGaule, the French President, decided to pull out of NATO.
DeGaule said he wanted all US military out of France as soon as possible.
Rusk responded “does that include those who are buried here?
DeGaule did not respond.
You could have heard a pin drop.
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When in England , at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury
if US plans for Iraq were just an example of empire building by George Bush.
He answered by saying, ‘Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril
to fight for freedom beyond our borders.
The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return is enough to bury those that did not return.’
You could have heard a pin drop.
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There was a conference in France where a number of international engineers were taking part, including French and American.
During a break, one of the French engineers came back into the room saying ‘Have you heard the latest dumb stunt Bush has done?
He has sent an aircraft carrier to Indonesia to help the tsunami victims. What does he intended to do, bomb them?’
A Boeing engineer stood up and replied quietly: ‘Our carriers have three hospitals on board that can treat several hundred people; they are nuclear powered and can supply emergency electrical power to shore facilities; they have three cafeterias with the capacity to feed 3,000 people three meals a day, they can produce several thousand gallons of fresh water from sea water each day, and they carry half a dozen helicopters for use in transporting victims and injured to and from their flight deck. We have eleven such ships; how many does France have?’
You could have heard a pin drop.
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A U.S. Navy Admiral was attending a naval conference that included Admirals from the U.S. , English, Canadian, Australian and French Navies.
At a cocktail reception, he found himself standing with a large group of Officers that included personnel from most of those countries.
Everyone was chatting away in English as they sipped their drinks when a French admiral suddenly complained that,
whereas Europeans learn many languages, Americans learn only English.
He then asked, ‘Why is it that we always have to speak English in these conferences rather than speaking French?’
Without hesitating, the American Admiral replied, ‘Maybe it’s because the Brit’s, Canadians, Aussie’s and Americans arranged it
so you wouldn’t have to speak German.’
You could have heard a pin drop.
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………… AND THE FOLLOWING STORY FITS RIGHT IN WITH THE ABOVE……. …
Robert Whiting , an elderly US gentleman of 83, arrived in Paris by plane.
At French Customs, he took a few minutes to locate his passport in his carry on.
“You have been to France before, monsieur?” the customs officer asked sarcastically.
Mr. Whiting admitted that he had been to France previously.
“Then you should know enough to have your passport ready.”
The American said, ‘The last time I was here, I didn’t have to show it.”
“Impossible. Americans always have to show your passports on arrival in France !”
The American senior gave the Frenchman a long hard look.
Then he quietly explained, ”Well, when I came ashore at Omaha Beach on D-Day in 1944 to help liberate this country,
I couldn’t find a single Frenchman to show a passport to.”
You could have heard a pin drop.
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Dear Respected Sir,
Thank you for giving us Auro. I liked the movie immensely and have watched it 3 times already.
Satyam #102
Thank you for your thoughts on Paa. I was waiting for a post from you. I really appreciate you.
Paali
Hiiiiii Amitji,
I saw ur Paa 1st day 1st show and i want to see it again n again. What a movie, amazing performances but u were the best. Words may fall short to describe ur performance in this movie. It’s truly amazing. I’ve told all my relatives n frnds to watch it.
Luv u sooooooo much,
Ragini
Yesterday, we saw PAA along with all our family members. We had experienced an outstanding facet of your genius. Carry on…
Dear sir,
first thing first ,
HAppy BirthDay to Navya !!!
wishing a very golden years of anniversary of Dr Udawadia !!!
congrates to indian cricket Team !!!
PAA making wave everywhere east to west , north to South ..
with regards as always much more
Dinesh
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
The BO figures for ‘Paa’ look very good and hopefully would encourage you to continue making more of such movies.
Regards,
Melwyn
I went to see Paa with my HUsband and my son..Only words we could say after the movie was”Unbelievable”..My son who is 11yrs, really enjoyed movie with all the jokes cracked by Auro..must say movie has a timely comic sense which was delivered brilliantaly by Auro.Abhishek is great too.and so As vidya Balan and “Bum”..I always thought Black was the best performance..But PAA Surpassed all..I don’t think any actor in the world can beat this your performance in Paa EXCEPT YOU!!
Thank you from our heart for delivering such an outstanding performance….
Amitji just saw your amazing movie PAA. The character played by you- AURO simply rocks. A handsome 80year dude. Am studing for mass media and i learned a lot from your movie. And after a long time I saw a great movie. It truly rolled me from the chair on your great punches in the first half. Basically my parents dont prefer watching movies, but this time they enjoyed it.
Thanking you.
love Dishita Gala.
I will be seeing Paa tom and must tell you in long time this is the movie where everyone has a positive review .All who have watched the movie have told me it is stunning.The word of mouth for this movie is excellent and I must say this movie wil pick up over the week big time and run brilliantly in the second weekend also.
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Dear Sir,
25 (!!!) Shawls for you in the decoration ceremony???!!!
Ohhhh Man!!! South will be South - always GRAND!!!
But then, BIG men deserve BIG felicitations!
And Big movies deserve Big ceremonies!!!
Yes Sir, its PAA all the way!!!!!
And are we happy?????
Never happier is more apt!!!!!!!!!!
Navya’s birthday wish was pretty cute…!
Must have been an event all those cute-little-girls watching the cute-big-Auro!
And Sir, there is absolutely no need to promote PAA any more….
Word-of-mouth will do more than anything else can do!!!
With love & regards,
Rajesh Kejriwal
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HI , I am waiting for it , hoping it is good .
Dear sir,
Watched PAA today. loved the film. by far, one of the best films i have watched in recent times. and your performance was simply superb. Many many congratulations. Thankyou for presenting us with a simply superb film to watch.
Manjiri
#162- आदरणीय अभय शर्माजी,
सर्वप्रथम तो आपको मुझे हिंदी टाइप का ज्ञान देने के लिए धन्यवाद. बच्चन संध्या पर और जानकारी के लिए भी धन्यवाद.
सादर,
आनंद
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
I was born in 1972 and grew up thinking u were not a mortal but someone made especially by God to entertain us when we were sad. That u were a different version of a human being, who lived with God in the heavens and came down time and again to make movies. Cant really describe the feeling I had when i heard that ur movie was gonna release (am talking abt the late 70’s and 80″s). We were allowed to watch only ur movies in the theatre and obviously the whole family was ur fan (which wasnt a big deal those days cos the whole of India was ur fan).
Yet to see PAA, but what i have heard is ur acting has been astonishing. something unimaginable, and that the audience were not just awed, but also shocked when they saw the levels to which the art of acting can be taken too by the most supremely gifted and talented actor on this planet.
My only desire is to meet u once, shake hands with u (not even talk cos most probs i wd just be tongue tied or blabberring like an idiot with no sense of what i am actually saying).
Thanks MR. AMITABH BACHCHAN for everything.
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Belated birthday wishes to Navya Naveli.
Belated anniversary wishes to Dr. Udwadia.
It is sad to hear about Mr. Shammi Kapoorji’s health problems.
My prayers for the success of PAA.
Regards,
Naishadh Vyas
Dear B,
I think government of india have seen your capability and your charm, your hipe on films.
They must give you Bharat ratna award this year.
They have not given this award to Nation’s Father Mr. Mohandas karamchand gandhi as well.
This year :
Best child sensatation of year award,
National Award,
Film fare Award,
IIFA Award,
mean all the awards wil go to AUROOOOOOOOOOOOOO
where is critics?????????????????????????????????????????
I want to see them?
They gone to the deepest sea in the world?
I think they have no words to describe?
Love you always and all the way from my heart.
When you r coming to dubai?
Please bring all the family members this time Mr. Auro?
take care amitji please,
some times we worried about you.
j.patel
amitji
watched paa — brilliant movie — keep it up.
sir,
saw paa yday..and i have no words to describe how wonderful the movie is.
this is the first time am ever putting a comment and i donno if u wud even read this in the midst of all those comments…
offlate i have started reading this blog..and its now a habit to just chk wenever i get sometime between my busy office hours…just curious to know wat a person like AB thinks and does all day…
About PAA,not even once during the movie we felt that it is a grown up person acting….and it was always the 13yr old onscreen…it is just wowww….
Since morning, i am sitting on my laptop( Not doing any office work)and finding out the possibility to enter DIFF to meet Mr. Bachchan……i hope there is a miracle and we get a chance to see him……
Love and Regards,
Vandana Bhatt, Dubai, UAE
Naresh Bhai so you are going to India for the ceremony, chalo isi bahane aapko India darshan bhi ho jayega aur kaam bhi ho jayenge….Good Luck!!!
Hello and Regards to all the other EF’s..Manish Parmar,Rajiv G,Renate,Srinivas USA, Rochelle, Pratik Rana,Angel, Anamika, Shankar, Archana(Bengaluru), Kalapana, Kadkade, Phylis, Devkishen, Jyoti Miglani and Zainab….
Lots of love and Regards,
Vandana Bhatt, Dubai, UAE
DEAR AMITABH SIRJI
HELLO AND A PRANAM
WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A “KHICHDI WITH SOME PICKLE IN IT AND A CUP OF HOT TEA WITH U HOPE TO FULFILL THE WISH . I STILL DID NOT WANT TO SEE THE SAD ENDING THOUGH THE TRUTH IS STILL THE SAME
love and loads of respect to you bye
Paa A wasted concept.Progeria could have been handled with more sensitivity. Progeria was limited to only Amithabh Sir’s makeup rather than character. In our society where is acceptance for such unfortunate people? they are humiliated, considered more of untouchables. Fellow students, principal, everyone supporting, looking after a zombie like student was far from reality. I have yet to see handicaps being treated with respect and given equal status. An Indian Mother asking her unwed daughter “bachha chaheye ki nahi” was a lot over the top in indian context. Dinky vishnu shooting offensive dialogues against his father was far from humour. ambitious politician promising slum dwellers a new house for free was reinstating wrong message to many. create slum, you will get a free house from govt. people like us who work hard and pay taxes thru our nose will fund you. such regressive concept should be discouraged especially through films.From super duper Maa syndrome to super flop Paa syndrome. it was more of Poo than Paa. script was too weak.A big disappointment from balaki after laudable film like Cheeni Kum. AB sir should have learnt something from Taare Zameen par.It was an outstanding film, deserves standing ovation once again.May be it was more of subject oriented rather than star oriented and did wonders. (No offense to you Sir but you lost a good opportunity) please take my feedback in letter and spirits. Warm Regards.
hi amitji i watch paa yesterday . its been a pleasure every time i watch you . you are amazing in paa i love all of your performance specially yours . i love and admire you a lot you are my inspiration. every time u spellbound us by your acting skill. god bless you and thank you for giving us this movie after a long time i enjoyed a bollywood film . love you eshna
shammi kapoor in hospital ??? thats sad indeed…!!
wonder why awards have eluded him (phalke?)
Dear Mr. Amitji
I have heard about it. but visted today. Day 594. Yes I am taking of your blog.
The reason was your latest film Paa. I have not seen it yet, but from the promos Auro looks superb to me. In one of the interview you said 90% was because of make up, but what ever little I could make out from the promos, the mannerisim of Auro is fantastic and that is not because of make up or direction but the actor.
But if I was Balki, I would have casted You only as the Father also. I some how did not like making a big deal of role reversal of real and reel life. You as a father would have given the audience Big G on screen also. Defineltly more crowd
i might be wrong. Let me come back after I see the film. But congrats.
hi Amit ji,
watched paa yday….must say its a gr8 movie..and you, Abhishek n Vidya are simply outstanding..!!
love as always,
Pulkit Jain
Jay Shree Krishna……
Paa really the lovely film. amitji u have suffer a lot in ur life many ups n downs u have seen …i specially see the Big Boss to hear you…i love to hear ur speech…
every time when i see you in tv..i learn many a thinks from you…from your eyes only i can make out that you have suffer a lot in your life…i have learn many a things for you…i just pray to God to give you a long life….
Jay Shree Krishna….
Dhruv Bhatt…
Om Sanskar Dham Mandir
Sanskar Nagar
Bhuj-Kutch.
370001.
Respected Bachchan Sahib,
i travelled 180 km to watch paa.. no comments.. just divya, adbhut, out of this world performance.. my 10 year daughter is a great fan of your, when she was born she had many rarest of the rare medical problems but nw she has overcome most of them.. sir, i wish i cud touch Mr. Amitabh Bachchan once in my lifetime..
hats off to another dimension you have added to the world of perfomance in any field..
you are immortal… GOD of entertainment.. all the awards and trophies are very small in front of your performancess…Zanjeer, mili, abhiman, deewar, don, satte pe satta, andha kanoon, amar akbar anthony, sharabi lawaris,, agnipath, ek ajnabi, black, eklavya, n nw apna auro,,,, sir, longlive…
My mother and sister are in Baroda for a Naming ceremony of my cousin( Mama’s son)……and my bro and Papa are back in Dehradun managing everything inspite of their busy office and college hours….i just received an email from my bro, saying that they both went to see “PAA” together…….i am telling you, this would be after so many years when my bro and Papa went together for any movie….my father doesn’t like to see movies in theatres. My mother is very fond of, she used to watch all the movies in her school and college days in the theatres, she always used to mention for any movie coming in the TV, this one i have seen, that one i have seen but after we three were growing, she was not able to see that many……only once in a while….we three used to watch with our friends and Papa was not watching at all……..the last movie i remember with my father is an old movie of Dharmendra, don’t remember the name now….he took me and my mama for that, i was only 5 or 6 years old…
I am so happy PAA is doing very well all around the world…..Congrats Sir…
Love and Regards,
Vandana Bhatt, Dubai, UAE
Sir,
What a great movie and awesome acting. Congratulations again! We wish this movie a great success!! Even with all the makeup, your eyes really conveyed so much of expression unimaginable !!! No one else can pull something like this off!! You are legend!
Highest Regards!
Hi Amitji,
My birthday wishes to your grand daughter
Since the time I have known films, my favourite artist has been only one and that is U. I have seen some of your master piece and ur performance in Black had me spellbounded but trust me after seeing paa I was again in a trance that how can a person of your stature can achieve so much out of nowhere, no doubt we should also appreciate the efforts of the director Mr.Balki but U have justified his faith in U and Cheeni Kum was not a fluke is been proved.
I must admit that certain serious sequence has been handled in such a humurous manner that it really makes thinks easy to understand. Ur conversation with Vishnu before going to rashtrapati bhavan or ur telecom to Vishnu, ur discussion with ur paa in the train, ur relation/bonding with ur mother and granny, I sincerely believe that it’s possible only if u have been thru.
I consider myself lucky that my daughter has worked with both, U and Abhishek in Shoe-bite and Ravaana respectively, the small girl who meets u during ur journey and choti chudail for Mani sir. I sincerely hope that a day will come when u will be appreciating my daughter for her abilities.
My best wishes to U and to all who were the part of Paa viz Abhishek, Vidya, Tanushree, Vishnu, Mr.Balki and all who were behind the scenes.
Keep up the good work of entertaining us/all.
Regards,
Ashutosh
P.S. Don’t worry what trade pundit have to say about ur appearance and that people are not recognising U. AURO is the hero of the film and people are loving him.
Sir
“”He felt that we needed to put a clip in the end credits explaining this to the audience for it would then increase the box office potential”" is ILLOGICAL, anyone and everyone knows it is YOU, even my 10 year old kid knows it is you, so yes fine call not to insert any clippings and when YOUR BOSS Jaya Ji introduced you in start of the film, that is the Final word of confirmation
I hope and pray Paa becoems a huge hit, all the best for the same and also for Rann which promos picking up all over the TV Channels
Intresting to note few points on Paa, your comment on same will be much appriciated
- Just once you say PAA to AB Jr , very intresting concept, whose idea ?
- The garden scene where AB Jr lifts you on his back, is this done in London
Park ? As you did mention in one of your blogs, that you were shooting in
London Garden and kids were amused to see you in that Get up ?
- How did the camera capture a smaller frame of yours against AB Jr in the
Plane enroute to Delhi for Rashtrapathi Bhavan trip ? Camera TRick as your
frame is larger than AB JR so how did that happen ? it is the best shot of the
movie,technically, also technically your eyes movement is superb in the climax
Reply if you can
Love you,allways
Manoj Grover
I saw the clips on making of PAA and also your interviews on the Times Now channel. I was overwhelmed to learn about your patience at this age for the make-up. Its simply mind boggling to understand that a persona like you, a legend already whose wax statue enriches the Tussod’s, still have the zeal to perform THE BEST.
I simply salute you sir and would like to convey the feelings of all Bengalee here in Kolkata and the state of West Bengal. We are SPELL BOUND.
Hi Amit!!!
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Auro, Auro we love you!
Wonderful morning of Amit!!!Most beautiful and the best
wishes PAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My hot heart to you !!!Tatiana.
I have already watched the movie 5 times with in 3 days…. you are un comparable but vidya ji ,abhishek ji & arundhuti ji are also a pleasure to watch altogether. punches of your short dialougues made me laugh with a high volume every time….the depth & hidden sadness of auro’s eyes …..made my heart soft instantly.thanks for the gift AB corp presented us.
Auro has grossed 10 cr in two days…it will be declared super duper hit economically ,critically & with public apprieciation.
With great respects & love.
dear amit,i know ur phase of coolie accident was terrible,dts true everybdy prayed god dt time for ur getting well soon.now i wish u always a healthy life…..have a nice day dear
I m only 11 yrs old..I liked the jokes . The best thing I liked was when Abhshek Bacchan explained that children in the school where he meets Auro for the first time that we should not divide our precious Earth into parts …
My mom told me when you were wearing make up for Auro you couldnot talk or eat and ears are covered so u couldnot hear too .. .In my 11 yrs..i have never seen anyone doing something like this in a movie..You Rock….!!!!
Oscar to the best filmPAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oscar to the best filmPAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oscar to the best filmPAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oscar to the best filmPAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oscar to the best filmPAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oscar to the best filmPAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oscar to the best filmPAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you are awesome in the character of auro
Hello Amitji,
Dear buddy, i found your todays post as interesting and knowledgeable as ever.My ‘GET WELL SOON’ wishes to Shammiji.And a belated ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY ‘ to Navya. God bless her.
Waiting for you to visit Dubai,at DIFF.And if luck permits may be i will get a chance to meet you.
lots of love n take care
Dipti
good morning sir,
sir i have looked your movie “paa” it is very nice and message contaning movies
Dear Sir
I saw Paa yesterday and let me tell you, where the word excellent ends your performance starts from there.Sir one more person acting was not less then anyone, was bump..many congratulation for the success of the movie. Hope the same kind of movies from you in the coming years.
Admirer
Vinay.S.chaube
Stupendous, Exciting, Great, Unimaginable, Fantabulous, Mind Blowing, Perfect, Superb…………. (Sorry I am in short of words, don’t have that great vocab as you have. Need to take tips from you for that), is what I can think of your performance as Auro. This guy Auro is going to be as famous as Vijay.
Saw Paa on Friday, the last show. I really regret not being in college, as if I was that age than I would have certainly saw Paa, the first day first show, as I could not resist seeing the movie. The whole day at work my mind was occupied with the movie and the reviews made me crave more for it. Had to wait till 10.45 pm to see it. The wait was certainly worth it and trust me, I have not seen such a movie since a long long time. Its not so because I am a big big fan of Mr. Bachchan, but, it’s the movie in totality which is Superb. Where should I start from? Anyways to start with I should certainly praise Mr. R. Balki for his writing and direction. It was almost flawless. The characterizations of all the characters (especially Auro) was simply tremendous. The acting of all the artists be it Abhishek, Vidya, the kids (especially the girl and Vishnu), Arundhati Naag, (I think I am repeating the complete star cast name) was totally as per the characters. Not a single moment you feel that any character has gone overboard or has underperformed. The directors dilemma is whatever best work he does he gets quite less amount of accolades than what he deserves. But, I would be really indebted to R. Balki to give us such a movie, especially Auro (A new Amitabh Bachchan). See Sir, you are the best actor and can perform everything whatever is offered to you. The world knows this and so do I. This character has only given you one great satisfaction to do something new and similarly we got the satisfaction to have witnessed one of the masterpiece from you. I always believe “Urge to do creative work and something new, makes a man do his best.” See yourself, you got the opportunity to do something totally new and you grabbed it and gave a flawless performance. But, after the movie one thing has made me a bit confused. Is the character Auro or Mr. Bachchan enacting it, has bowled the audiences. The wittiness and the way he understands the world, is what is great about Auro. But, then if I visualize some other actor doing it, than the character certainly would not have been the Auro, it is now. The effect he leaves on the audience would not have been so great. The effect is so great that when Auro dies, in the end, everyone in the theatre wish there is a miracle, (which many of the film makers use, to give a happy ending) and Auro comes back to life, so, atleast there is a scope for Paa II and to meet Auro again. But, than the end of the movie was logical.
Till 85% of the movie everyone in the theatre is laughing and laughing out loud with lots of clapping going around. But, suddenly towards the end and also when Auro is waiting for Amol on 11th, everyone around me were crying. I, who always since his childhood have cried when Mr. Bachchan’s character dies in his any movie, was obviously not left behind. Getting emotional is again throwing me a question, that if the audience cries in the theatre, who should be credited for it. The director to have created such a scene or the actor who has enacted it. Certainly, the director has some role to play in it, but then, it is the actor who should be credited for such a performance that audiences have to take out there handkerchiefs and wipe their eyes every now and then. Obviously, making people laugh is far more easier job than to make people cry. So, hats off to you Mr. Bachchan as you have made people laugh and cry in the very same movie.
The whole night I could not sleep after seeing Paa, as the movie was replaying in mind. Thinking about every scene again and again made me feel very much satisfied, to have had such an experience and that too, my favourite and idol, was responsible for its creation. My wife who is organizing a huge event in Ahmedabad, after watching the movie, straight told me that she wants a skit to be done in her event involving Auro. The immediate response was, we can create the character but, where will get Mr. Bachchan from. There is only one and our platform is tooooo small for him. She agreed later that no one can enact Auro, other than Mr. Bachchan.
I am really thankful to you Mr. Bachchan, to give us such a movie. But, now you have left us with more greed to see things like this in future. So, hope you will take care of our greed.
Regards.
Mr. Bachchan… this is the first time im commenting on someones blog… and the initiative was taken for the sole reason that your performance in the movie PAA has left me spellbound and i was so dying for a connection with the person responsible for this wonderfully pleasent performance!!!! i feel so disappointed dat Auro is not a real person but a fictitious character… id love to meet Auro in flesh and blood… his spontaneous, witty replies, his innocence and the way he deals with his illness without being melodramatic at all is so really touching. And Abhishek is oh so GOOD!!! he has performed his role with so much simplicity and finesse and to the point. His role as a Politician is so well potrayed. I think the politicians in India need to learn a lesson or two from his character in the movie… Vidya is so mesmerizing… the direction, screenplay, the locations & everything is so well done that words fail me. Il be watchng this movie once again in a couple of days time…..
You are a sure shot Legend…
If you reply to me, il jst be grateful to you…. and thats an understatement.
Dear Sir,
What a Movie…
You really made my cry and laugh for the first time during the Movie..
Only Mr. AMITABH BACHCHAN can do this type of role..
I dont know how many times i am going to watch this movie..
May the file “PAA” touch new heights of success in bollywood..
Briliant Performance..
I Love You Auro..
With Love..
Aneel..
I congratulate you sir with wonderful,blestyaschim and main an interesting film!!!And for the done large prosecution of film!!!Give god to you zdorov’,schast’ya and much yet interesting works!!!Always with you and my heart!!!Tatiana RUSSIA.
Respected Amitabh ji,
I watched PAA yesterday and I am still thinking about it continuously. I loved the movie, your performance, Abhishek’s and Vidya’s performances, songs, dialogs…the list is endless. Thanks to you and Balki for this wonderful and amazing film.
Regards,
Vaijayanti
PAA THE BEST..! THANK YOU FOR FILM, WARMTH AND LOVE.. MY ANSWER LOVE TO YOU, DEAREST AMITJI (AURO)..!
Dearest Amitji and all my EF gang,A marvellous piece of most respected late nusrat fateh ali khan saheb.hope you all will enjoy the journey.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKQ2NQ7BR9Q
love and regards vikas
Dear Amit Ji,
Haven’t watch the film PAA yet.
But I am sure you have created History.
Regards,
Gurcharn Singh
Hello Sir,
Yesterday I went to PVR JUHU to watch a MARVEL (ofcourse) PAA. But unfortunately I didnt get any tickets. Sir PVR people are running approx. 10 shows of PAA but all da shows r FULLHOUSE U r just gr8 sir Today I will get da tickets for tomorrow show. Dissapointed i was walking by ur house saw ur garden from outside fully lightened a gr8 sight
Jus wanted to express my feelings.
Your fan
Pradyumn (a teenager)
respected sir ,
dear amitji you are simply amazing love to to call you paa all the best for your future may god bless you with the best .
vijay hariani
Dear Amitji,
I happend to read the Making of paa..i,e the Make up part…….. its excellent the hours you hve spent on this. The fruit you got it………even we. enjoyed it sir.Thanks for the wonderful movie..
Rajasekhar Pillai
And your is blessed creative,talantlivyy and interesting way!!!!From all soul! Little fan!
Hey My dear Mr B!
I watched Paa yesterday, and I was left absolutely speechless. The movie was absolutely amazing. Abhishek and Vidya were fantastic! However, it was you who truly rocked the movie, you have shown once again why you are the greatest and the actor of the millenium. I loooooooove Auro he is so sweet! I am sure we will be seing you collecting all the awards next year!
Lots and lots of love, Yerishna
How deep are you Mr. B? Please don’t stop ever.
TO ALL….
Where shall I start?? From the moment I sat down in the theatre or from the night before making preparations, allocating staff, dividing duties….just so I get too see Paa in peace.
So here goes…
I opened shop at half seven in the morning…..so I could have the afternoon out. Sent staff member on half day leave. Checked for tickets…..showing at 4.50 pm. Ideal. One glitch….staff maybe delayed. So frantically on the phone shouting my head off. (Reminds me off…’Knock….else I will knock your head off’)….In this frame of mind I book tickets. For me and lil bro. Ring dad to drop him of here as soon as possible. Ready to go, staff still not here. Then I realise I have booked tickets for Sunday’s show instead of Saturdays. Argghhhh. Positivity kicks in quick. Take the wife out tomorrow. So booked another set of tickets. Staff here now. Off we go.
Racing to the venue in my wife’s Polo. Wet weather, me being a nuisance to fellow drivers. Well…AB film is out….need to get d seats.
Reach there half hour early. People still inside (from the previous showing) so have to wait outside. Muched halfway through big bag of popcorn. All clear and they let us inside. I always try to get the middle seats on the back row. These two lil kids beat me to it. So I says to them ‘move!!!!’ and they politely adhere. Unfortunately their dad sits right next to me. But wont let this get to me…..Amitabh Bachchan is on. NOTHING CAN MESS MY MOOD UP.
Hall is 50% full. Good crowd I believe as few other Hindi films are also playing.
Film starts with Jayaji….looking so cute, new concept this I believe. Never seen this kinda intro. Oh yeah before that a little disclaimer telling what Progeria is. Good tactic I believe.
If you haven’t seen the film….i think the rest will contain spoilers but ill try to limit what im sayin so as not to spoil it for others.
Film starts with entry of Abhi….giving award to Auro…..Auro hits the screen and sends everyone into laughter. Now the eyes are yearning for Amitabh Bachchan….but all we get is Auro….Disappointed??? HELL NO!!! (sorry ABji)….but I think we have fallen in love with Auro.
Auro comes on stage to receive his award. No word uttered by him as yet but everyone in hall seems struck with awe at what they are seeing. Hints of AB’s characteristics can be vaguely observed but the make up is truly unbelievable. One repeats the same question hundreds of times….is that Amitabh Bachchan??
Next follows AB’s Maa….who is played by Vidya Balan…and gota admit…she excelled in this role more than any she’s played before. Good move by the director to cast her.
We hear AB speak….sorry Auro speak…..mesmerised once again….that surely isn’t AB is it?? It definitely is. How is it possible to speak like Auro in the manner shown when you are a 67 year old man…..i mean there was no sign of an older persons voice in Auro….how?????????????????????????
We soon come to know that Abhi is Auro’s father and the story unfolds with Auro and Abhi getting to know one another. Auro sets the audience into laughter with his antics and mannerisms. His one-liners are equally amusing. The way he walks with shoulders crouched, the way he runs away from that poor little girl each time she tries to conversate with him, the way he laughs off after getting one over someone. Truly amazing. Keeps the crowd stuck to the screen.
The wait for the 11th when Abhi is meant to take Auro to the Presidential House is an extremely hilarious segment of the film. How did AB enact exactly how a 12 year old kid would behave in similar situations??
During the course of the movie a question came into my head. How has this director, Balki, extracted such a masterpiece from his main character whereas other more experienced directors have not utilised the excellence of Amitabh Bachchan to a deserving level. Take Aladin…loved the film absolutely but somewhere something was missing. AB was at his best but somewhere down the line the script failed him. Anyway back to Auro….his relationship with ‘Bum’…his grandmom, is one which I believe the director has got 100% right. The way Auro shouts ‘Bum, Bum Bum…’ at the clothes store had the audience in stitches.
After finding who his Paa is…the film takes an emotional bend. Auro begins to get ill and his parents get closer. Not to the liking of Auro’s grandad…Paresh Rawal….who in my opinion could have been given more to do. But then Auro screen time may have had to be compromised which is a no-no.
I think Ill stop there as don’t want to spoil the film for people who are yet to see.
But for all that have seen and are yet to see….Amitabh Bachchan shows here something we as die-hard lovers of AB knew all the time but had not yet seen. We knew he is the trend-setter. We knew he is the measuring stick for everyone else. We knew he is the daddy of em all. But…..HOW IN THE WORLD DID AB BECOME AURO????? One question that I will never be able to answer.
A truly remarkable achievement by all cast and crew and obviously above all Auro…I mean AmitJi…
Amitji….im spellbound.
Love, respect and struck in Auro
Ibrar Hussain UK
Hi Amit Ji,
Congrats on making a good film. The reviews has been good all across and I do plan to watch it this week.
Meanwhile, I was generally surfing and stumbled upon the story of Shri L. V. Prasad. His story and his rise from dust is unimaginable and is a showcase of highest degree of human spirit and dedication to succeed.
Please read this story if you do get a chance:
http://www.lvprasad.org/pdf/L.V.Prasad%20Story.pdf
His story can be adapted and made into a film also. Truely awesome and inspirational.
Regards,
KK
Hi AMIT JI !
Congratttttttttttttttttttts a lot ! Now,finally the success of Paa has been declared.And it is hoping that it will be the huge Block Buster.Please,give my message to Abhishek that he looks very good in his Paa look and keep this look in his more films.One more very important thing,although the Paa is superhit but it is showing on you tube.Please,do something for this.People love to watch this movie with family or friends and I am also planning to watch this with my parents but I feels little hesitation because I may be cry during watch this movie as I am very sensitive so,need your suggestion.Sab kay saamne aankhon mein aanso aur wo bhi film dekhtay huey…….Strange but mostly there is smile while watching u in sad,romantic,action or every type of movie esp. in BB3(due to sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet smile and gooooooooooooooooooood looks)…. ! Let see,now what I do.If any suggestion then please tell me
Love u verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry much,
Take great care of your self,
Khuda Hafiz.
hi there,
speechless,amazing…
dear sir, is there any planning of serial making by ABCL production house..
ONE MAN INDUSTRY,
Was very upset with the Print of PAA at Raasaz Miraroad
At some places (Whenever kingfisher was shown) it looked like a old film.
Actually i don’t want anything to go wrong this time.
The film should not look dull at places.
KYONKI AAISI FILMEIN BAAR BAAR NAHIN BANTI.
so please do take care of such things.
BAKI PICTURE TOO DHAASU THI DHAASU !
SURE TO GET AN OSCAR.
Two most amazing things in the movie “paa’…Not for second one feels that abhishek bachchan is actually your son and secondly in the entire movie they haven’t shown Vidya balan get frustrated about bringing up a child single handedly that too with a genetic disorder,(As a mother i feel its difficult..i have two boys and they get the piece of mind on a daily basis).
I wonder how many in the audience actually understood the phrase “behind every monkey there is a “Auro” “.
Very well made.
Like I said in my previous posting….I by accident also booked tickets for Sunday the 6th….so took wife along….didnt tell her that that her accompanying me was the result of a mistake generated by the frantic excitement befalling anyone who is trying to reserve tickets for an AB film.
So here was my second showing….wife still thinks it’s the first. Good to keep it that way. Another chance to see Auro….and trust me guys second time its more amusing. Wife was sceptical at first saying that she doesn’t believe an Indian film will be ale to grasp the illness properly but she like everyone else was spellbound the whole length of the movie.
The hall was fuller than the day before. People were laughing over Auro’s one liners and it was such a joy to watch everyone buzzing over AB..well Auro.
After leaving we must have talked about nothing but Paa…for the rest of the night. How is it possible for someone who has played himself i.e. ‘The Amitabh Bachchan’ to kill his character, his habits, his voice, his existence and become Auro???
Another benchmark has been set.
Hello Sir,
I saw ur movie PAA yesterday. Superb acting & beautiful movie..
My 3 year son, TATVA loved AURO very much. Hats off to u sir..really…
All our best wishes with u…
A special congrats to the diaglue writer for writing Auro’s funny lines.
———————RPT (Raj, Payal, Tatva)
Dear Amitabhji,
Congratulations on an excellent performance in PAA. The entire team deserves a great round of applause.
When God creates some human beings as “special” and a bit different from most others, I feel it is to impart some valuable education to the rest who are comfortable without the worries faced by those close to the special ones.
We returned from the movie with very many positive thoughts about life around us, with some interesting gems in the dialogues.
When it comes to your presence anywhere, we always expect the very best…and here, too, you have surely delighted us with your superlative performance.
Best wishes to you for a glorious future with more such excellent opportunities.
Ulhas Joshi
Navi Mumbai
dear bhai
10 crore mubarak, ankada 25 crore paar karega 3rd week tak, may be touching 29 crore
best of luck
regards,
sleekhas
Sir apko shat shat naman…main apki film “PAA” dekh ke sirf ek baat hi kehena chahunga puri film industry ek taraf aur aap ek taraf akele bhi un sab se jyada hai
Dear Mr. Amitabh Bachchan!
I really want congratulate You! PAA is amazing film!
Hello
I love Auro ! Auro rulez!
Amit ji tussi great ho.. I cried a lot while watching PAA and you and your entire team had done great job in this movie,Now I am taking too much time to write down something but i don’t have word,so bye,love you,god bless you,
Finally finished watching the 4 hour and 10 minutes of the 1926 ‘Miss Mend’ on TCM coproduced by our friend from the French Institute, Serge Bromberg. It was actually three parts of a serial put together. The host informed us that it was panned Russia when it came out because they thought it was too much like Western serials but they didn’t understand that it was purposely done this way.
An interesting and funny scene was a photo journalist asking a woman who had draped herself over her lover’s coffin, to do it all over, this time for the camera. It seems the media’s potential for insensitivity is not a recent thing.
Have a great day.
Love,
Rochelle
Hello Amit Uncle,
Its really unbelievable……..! U once again proved that U R A LIVING LEGEND. U R UNMATCHABLE……UNBEATABLE……..! PAA IS BEAUTIFUL n AURO… IS SIMPLY SUPERB….. Thanks for such a wonderful movie
Luv U,
Neelu
Hey Auro,
It was indeed a fantastic experience meeting you……I had a lot of reservations in my mind before meeting u, will u b plain o.k or nice…..but u have surpassed our expectations and have shown the indian actors that we need tnot run to Holywood to gain global recognition but can create opportuities here for the world to follow us.U were brilliant most of the time Auro n a couple of times not so nice….especially when u speak lies with ur friends to save ur BUM:) but its fine….u are witty,sharp, inteligent with a mind of ur own…especially when u go shopping with ur granny….Ur PA n mom were very good n so was ur granny n u friend vishnu…ur granfather is fast becoming the same old repetitive actor he was before,he neds to find out diffrent aspects to his personality as we as viewers sre getting bored watching him perform now….The credit for bringing the best ou from everyone goes to this wonderful man called as Balki or Balkrishnan…his second outing was an enjoyable feast,the first one being Cheeni Kum which was very very diffrent n innovative……an we ask him to reverse Cheeni Kum now with an older woman and a young man :)Hope Balki does not fall prey to commercialisation n churn out some hopeless movies in future….we have only a few sensible directors remaining n he is one of them….
Thanks Auro for raising the bar of expectation for urself………..u dont have anything to loose as with more innovative roles coming ur way u have more flesh to sink ur teeth into……..Auro go out n enjoy experimenting with ur roles as we as viewers will relsih everything u serve us on a platter…
N yes, dont eat ur khicdi with pickle…….
P.S: Kudos to the make up artists fr making Auro so beleivable
Till I meet you,
Sharmita
Hi Dear Amitji,
I do not have words to tell you what exactly was my feeling after i came out of the multiplex. We are 8 month old parents, and both of us were having multiple feelings as we steped out of the multiplex. I was too emotional and was just thinking of mothers who actually had gone through.
Abhishek had been to the point and perfect as always towards his role,and so was Vidya. Jayaji delighted the begining intrducing Amitabh…..
I just want to meet you once in my life. I want to see closely this creation of GOD.. I do not know how? when? but still i m hopeful… Suggest if you have any way to help me..! As i really do not know what to say after watching Paa…. What best I can do is spend a moment with you and I am done! It will last for whole Life.
dear bhai,
what about yellow/silver/golden liner to all your followers at blog.
it helps and motivate,
because we all are
YATER TATER SARVETER
regards,
sleekhas
hi amitji,
Dear Amitji,
Paa is just fantastic. Yesterday night me & my wife along with my 11 year old son Sourav watched Paa in a theatre.My son is also a great fan of yours & we enjoyed the movie a lot .
Love & best wishes .
you will be happy on succesful completion of such a great project……….
but have you thought , that where it could have been made better (NOT CRITICIZING - DONT EVEN HAVE THAT AUTHORITY)……………if you know what i mean and jst in case you read it…….
i personally think that some more concentration on the main character of the auro would have made the difference , though auro still managed to catch the every ounce of attention of the audience……….
considering the international audience the main character of progeria affected child demands much more attention in the film than his heavily busy paa and his business………..due to which you dont get the feel that film is revolving around the lead rather its about his family
adarniya amitji,
sadar pranam
you are the best personality of the planet earth.
apka hi,
kavi - ranjit gohe “akela”
amla, dist - betul (m.p.)
9826971208
akela.amla@gmail.com
namastey sir….
yestrday i went to see PAA wid my bro nd cousins who r at age of 8 nd 5…
we al luved auro…he is sooooo cute…his talks..his jokes…d way he laughs nd his monkey dance…all make him more adorable..
i knew it k in d end he wil die but while watching it i was praying ki bhagwan g plz auro ko maat marna …kash wo na maare…dis is how much i m attached to him..
nd wen i came back home nd went off to sleep it was only auro on my mind…wid tears in my eyes…i jus want to meet him…talk to him…
i m unable to accept dat he is a mere character of a movie..
for me he is really dere…in dis world…jus wana meet him…i want auro…plz sir get him for me….plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz….. i jus love him…nd way he said round round….d way he laughed…eveythng…m unable to stop thinking bout auro….his voice is echoing in my ears nd his face is coming in front of my eyes…i jus wanna meet him…love u auro….love u a lot….
Dear Amitji, I just loved PAA, i think u rocked in the whole movie, but would also like to congratulate Abhishek and Vidya, a special mention for Arundhati Naag, She too did a great job. Could you please convey my best wishes to them.
I think you are a great motivation for anybody who thinks being 67 is beig old. you always prove it otherwise. Hats off to you for being what you are.
Waiting for Rann. I think Abhishek’s character in PAA has given a good prologue to the concept of Rann.
Love u a lot
Mansi
Dear Amitabh ji,
kal maine or mere frnds milkar ‘Paa’ dekhne gaye the actully maine jb iss movie ka first promo dekha tha tb hi decide kr liya tha ki main iss movie ko jaroor dekhungi. movie main aisa kuchh bhi nahi tha jiski tareef n ki jaye. aap iss baat ka andaaz laga sakte hai ki main apko apni heartly feeling share karne k liye bigadda pr hoon. main aapko ye sb hindi main likh rahi hoon or jb koi baat dil se likhi jati hai tb matrabhasha se achha koi madhyam nahi hota. main Auro k bare main sirf itna kahungi ki mere pass uss charecter ki tareef k liye shabd nahi hai. or aapke hi madhyam se main iss movie se jude hr vyakti ki tareef krna chahungi. hm sabhi movie dekhte hue sirf rote rahe kabhi hassi k karan aansu aate rahe to kabhi emotion k karan & moral of the story ” Paa dil ko chhu gayi” kafee samay baad koi achhi movie dekhi. Very well Job. Thanx 4 this g8 entertainment.
Dear Sir
You were just fabulous as Auro…there was no second when that witty and good humored kid resembled Mr. Amitabh Bachchan..if one doesn’t know that it is you who is playing the character, it cannot be fathomed; such fantastic has been the acting!
The introduction by Mrs Jaya Bachchan was totally a new and different idea..and the way she has done it gives such a warm and somewhat personal welcome to the audience..applause to that!
Abhishek and Vidya have also acted very well.
Many Congratulations and thanks to the “PAA Family” for making such a superb film!!!
Regards
Tulika Sood
‘Paa’ deserve for OSCAR.
(megha.agnihotri@gmail.com)
respected mr amitabh bachchan
wishing you all the best
regards
dr subhash chandra
Hello Sir
I happened to see paa with my family yesterday. Congratulations to you on the outstanding performance.
Just wanna say LOVE YOU MR.BACHCHAN……….b lyk dis 4ever….
Hi sir ur gr8888888888888.SAW PAA TODAY.It was excellent.no words to praise you and the film.congratulationssssss.you rock all the time but this film will definitely take you to heights
Hello Amitji,
This is the first time writing am writing in your blog, after watching the movie PAA i can’t wait. sorry, I d’nt have any words, am speechless. what a performance, all actor/actress did very well. I splly want to thanks the diaglue writer for you funny (and serious) lines. Thank you giving us a such a wonderful performance.
With Best Regards
Sonjeeb Ronjan Chakrabroty
Bangalore
Dear Amit ji,
I ahd a chance to see your latest movie PAA yesterday in chennai & I was stumped. First Agneepath, then Black & Now PAA I am 100% sure you will take the national award & all the awards for the best child actor for the year 2009. It was really a fantastic film with all the necessary ingredients in the right place. I am sure PAA will emerge as the best movies of the year 2009. Yes as you have mentioned that the south Indian cinema has contributed a lot in PAA. You forgot to mention the contribution of one person who is also a south indian & has a very important role in the Movie with you as you have called her ” BUM ” played very gracefully by veteran actress of Kannada Cinema Ms. Arundhati Nag also the wife of the late actor Shri Shanker Nag .
I hope that AB Corp will produce some more gems like PAA in the future & become a banner to reckon with.
Namaste sir…
I feel so close to you when i read your blog.You describe your day in such a manner that i feel like as i am a part of your day to day life and i was there with you throughout.In short ..superb and outstanding feeling.And whenever i see you on T.V , i feel like ,,, ok i know this man!!It’s simply wonderful.
Always waiting for your reply.Take care…
Hi Amitji,
Waiting to watch PAA with my son and husband this weekend.
Regards,
Prapulla
Dear Mr. Amitabh Bachchan,
I saw ‘Paa’ yesterday and really liked the film. You were outstanding in the film. You deserve all the awrads for this one. Also must mention each and every character’s performance in the film was applaudable. I really liked Abhishek too, must mention that his performance was very good too.
Honestly I had my resrvations before going to watch this film and thought it might be a depressing movie, but I am glad I watched the film, cause the film is very positive and not depressing at all. I really liked it and since then have been asking all my friends to go and watch the film :-), cause they too had a similar pre conived notion of the film.
All the best for your film I am sure it will do very well
Best Regards,
Chhandita
salaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaam amitji!
how r u?
happy birthday to sweet Navya Naveli, what a thoughtful lovely gift! she is so kind and lovely like her great grandfather and want to see her friends happy!
oh, Dr Udwadia! god bless him because of his amazing work, yeah because of what he did for all of us!
lllllllllllllllllllooooooooooooooooooooooovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Sahar(ur little iranian fan!!!)
Dear Sir,
I live in Dubai and watched the movie with my family. The movie was just fantastic and you were awesome.I don’t get emotional but this one had my eyes wet. There is another reason why i watched the movie. Balki(Bala as he is known to me) was a childhood friend of mine in blore. I have not connected with him for the last 20 years or so. His work was just fantastic.Many congratulations once again and all the very best.
Regards,
Balu
Dear Sir,
The first time I watched the trailer of “Paa” my mouth was left hanging.I couldnt believe that it was you.The trailer took me by absolute shock and all I could say was “I cant wait to watch that movie!”:D
The most important and exciting thing that i had inline for december was watching “Paa” at the movies and today when ive watched it, i think it was worth every cent!
Auro has captured many hearts along with mine.I am absolutley in LOVE with Auros character!Truly,no one could have played Auro other than you.Hats off Sir for projecting Auro in such a way that by the end of the movie, i was left in tears!The last movie i cried in and that had touched my heart in such a way was “Taare Zameen Par”, “Paa” left me in tears of joy and tears of grief.I just wish the ending hadnt been so sad!Yet out of the 20 films ive seen in this past one week (i didnt have time to watch any movie since September), this has been by far the only movie which I would recommend to all. I was waiting for a movie which i’d think worthy of giving my time to and this has been the only bollywood movie in the entire year which has proved its worth!It left me speechless!
I just wanted to tell you that this is the best movie of the year and Inshallah, i pray that this makes history!If this doesnt recieve an Oscar, then i think people really dont know how to recognize talent!Congratulations to you and your family for the success of this film and for touching our hearts!Thank you for finaly giving me a movie which i would want to watch again!Thank you and Best of luck to you and your family for your future films!
Love,
Sana M Qureshi
Sydney.
P.S I thought “My Name Is Khan” would be better than this, but now im having second thoughts.I think Karans going to be facing really tough competition this year!
Hii Amitji…
Had seen “PAA” really proud that, you did the role of AURO. It was superb!!!!! I have seen lots of your movies.. and lots are my favorite too.. but AURO… has been my favorites of favorites….. It is an excellent film… You live for long years again Amitji.. Best of luck.. Looking forward for your reply..
Regards
Nayeema..
u both rocks witness is boxoffice report never movie get like data friday 40% sat.80% ans sunday 100% n guess what people still in line to watch you rockkkkkkkkkkkk love u bachhans
i have one ques.. please get some knowledge why media like bollywoodhungama giving negetive report movie like delhi 6 , bunty bubli , bluff master ,for my fav.. junior b . nyway i ma very happy paa is rocking :)))))))))))))
regard
indrajeet
Dear Amitji,
i see the movie paa u outstanding & imaging role. I wait for Paa-2.
Regards,
Pravin Pandey
New Delhi
Hello Sir,
Saw d movie Paa 2nd time & loved it more..I simply loved Auro a lot..:).yeah now m in Egypt 4 1 day & will reach Ghana 2morrow ,so will be buzeee but will cherish dhis movie forever…,just upset daht missed my chance seeing u during my trip 2 Mumbai.but hope some day will c u ..amen..chao Auro & miss u 2 .
Lots of good wishes and regards,
Amita
This is one of the best movies we have produced.AB Sr, AB jr and Vidya were fantastic.Amitabh - you are what you are.You have proved that you are amongst the greatest of all times.God Bless You.Balki too has done a good job by keeping it simple.Good that Auro was not politicised much in the film.This is your award winning performance!Lalit
Dear Amit Ji;
Really Hats off to you, you are simply great on screen of “PAA”
I am speechless about the movie.
and my wishes to navya for great life like you.
Good morning dearest Mr. Bachchan,
Hoping as always you are extremely well today and involved in a less frantic schedule than this post shows.
Just to clarify my first comment, of course I had read the name as Shammi Kapoor and even written it; but thought Shashi Kappor in light of your mention earlier this week. So please excuse my mammoth mistake and of course the sentiment extends to both. Apparently my mind ceased operating shortly before my system gave into whatever virus or ailment I have been awake with all night. You know chills, aches, dehydration and general misery! I wanted to write to you earlier as I am sure I will be asleep by noon!
Unsure how influential Komal Nahata is within the industry - his review reads favourably - but I am pleased you decided against further explanations about Auro in the credits; apart from the unnecessary hassle, it would nullify the entire concept! I find it difficult to believe an Indian audience would not recognize you and if they don’t, surely the media coverage to date should suffice. Furthermore, explanation would deflect from the enormity of your achievement in creating the character so flawlessly. As I said before, there are indeed many indications it is you wearing the prosthetics, but this is a wonderful chance for the audience to focus on your acting techniques instead of the ‘Amitabh Bachchan brand’ that has been created around you.
It would be worrying if public opinion really was swaying in this direction because it suggests the audience go to the cinema to see you as the brand - not the character you create and there is no demarcation in the public view between both. This may explain why you are often held personally accountable for conduct on screen and that ‘insurmountable pressure’ on you to be perfect, which as an outsider always seems terribly unjust. Even so, it would be as a result of the media’s influence over the public. They cash in on your ‘name’ and this ‘brand’ and Mr Nahata and his fraternity like to believe your box office success would depend upon it. But I think Paa will be the film to prove them entirely wrong!!
You sound hesitant to accept Paa as a success in spite of acknowledging it through your words. I do understand your guardedness, yours is a precarious business, but do think you are torturing yourself unnecessarily on this occasion. The evidence has spoken for itself from the initial promo being aired and remained remarkably consistent to this point! I doubt any financial aspects will reveal any differently; so I do hope you can relax into acceptance - before anxiety becomes an unwanted habit.
Of course very happy belated birthday wishes for you granddaughter - who sounds like a very savvy young lady for her choice in birthday present - wishing her the very best for the coming year.
My energy is waning and my head is pounding, so its back to my convalescence bed, which I realise is a luxury only some of us have when unwell. So, wishing you as always, a very peaceful and lovely day with sincere hopes for no anxieties within it. As diligent as you are, everybody needs recovery time between major projects like you have accomplished in recent months. This preaching may not be taking effect on you and yes it may be boring to read… but please take care of yourself Mr Bachchan.
All my love
Jasmine
xx
hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii amitji
this is my first mail 2 my GOD GUID AND MOOOOOOORE & MORE …….
So you just dont imagine how exited i m !!!!!!
i m big fan of you and i promise u 2 reply your every posts ….this time i hv no words …………
see you soon ( in bigg boos )!!!
by the way i saw PAA first day first show… oye you are a legand for all us by by by by take care…………………
yours only…. DJ
Congratulations on the success of ‘Paa’. As usual, you and the whole cast have excelled in the film. I particularly liked Abhishek and Vidya’s performances as well. Kudos to the entire team for the effort that they must have all put into it.
I agree with some of the other comments that if we were to critique the film, the only thing I too felt was that more emphasis should have been put on the father-son angle of the story and how they bond. Nevertheless, it is one of the best films of this year.
Best wishes,
Rome (UK)
dear sir,
i thot i m part or ur film but tht was my mistake im the same guy who hv set up hospital equipments for ur film.thnks for nt inviting me for premier of paa.
ur scenes with abhishek wer ur on icu bed wor out standing u made me cry sir if u remember my father was in icu wen u wor shooting for same scenes. i think paa is one of those films wich u surely deserve national award.
It was hard to find a theatre in Canada to see the film however based on the review on http://www.mohitsmovies.com (a popular bollywood reporter) i found one and you should know that Canada loves the film. Please Canadians do not watch the pirate version it willnot do it justice
Hello my SUNSHINE…………..
oh no, bhul hoye gechhe………. Bangla Bangla…………….
ektu age dekhlam apnar make-up korar drisya. bhabtei pari na, eto dhairjya niye manus make-up korte pare. eto dedication, kajer prati eto bhalobasa, khub kom manus’er achhe bole amar mone hoi. report bhalo pachhi, khub bhalo lagchhe. aar’o safalya asuk, eei prarthana kori.
gotokal, mane ravibaar……….. Kamal Hassan’er Dasavataram dekhchhilam, mon karte pareni. golpo, abhinay khub durbal legechhe, kintu Kamal Hassan’er ei natun chintadhara’r prosongsha na kore parchhi na.
Navya-Agastya r oder bondhura khub anada peyechhe shune khub bhalo laglo……………
anek anek safalya kamana kore aaj sesh korchhi,
apnar, sudhu apnar’i
Tumpa
Dear Sir,
ur movie paaaaaaa is one of the best,what a gift from a grandpa 2 his granddaughter,god bless her,thank god its not a depressing movie at all,one feels sad as well as happy,congrats 2 team 4 making such a nice n clean movie,regards 2 Jayaji.
regards,
rashmi army
Dear Amitji,
Once again you have proved that why you are called as “Shehanshah” of Bollywood. Unlike other big names in bollywood whose acting is somewhat stereotyped (I won’t name anybody, they are also good actors but are stereotyped like someone in comedy, someone in romantic image and become so predictable) .
Only you shows us the real acting, totally unpridictable, no dominating character or urge to be seen in every frame of movie, just awesome performance which come naturally. You lives the character of a 12 year old child so wonderfully that we have no respite but just to applaud and appreciate every frame of your acting.
Good signs of bollywood becoming mature day by day. Oscar would be a small prize for this performance of yours. A very good movie with good sense of humor with purity and sanity which is rare in these days. A must watchable.
And Khans should learn from AB. No offence please.
pranam amtiji. Kehne keliye mere paas shabd nahi. You have made me speechless after I saw PAA. Congrats and I am sure that you are going to get all the awards. DAMN SURE. with warm regards, Shankar, Delhi
Darling Auro,
Its Paa everywhere…everybody is crying…everybody is so surprised to see auro….
To Sharmila #122 “Every character in the movie has been clearly defined” as she puts it; she also explained each character of the movie with equal beauty…
wonderful write up….
Many many birthday wishes to Navya-Naveli…..she sure nust be so so so so proud of her ‘Nana’ just as we (FmXt) are…
Love u tonnes auro
Sharmila, Aishwarya & Ramanathan – May I nominate the three of you as the South Indian stars of this blog?
Jasmine – You still seem to be under the spell of ‘Paa’. I’ll let you be.
Zainab – Why do you go missing? So many of us were out looking for you.
Aishwarya – Oh! I’m so sorry; Ramu made the snake ‘Rann’ away.
Dear Sir,
eagerly waiting 4 yellow line n in near future any prog 2 visit army area in jabalpur
regards,
rashmi army
hi ,
i have watched paa.Film was good,you and abhishek was superb,
congrats,
PAA ,
its my first movie .. now we hav ready to make next part of this movie MAA.
cast will be same but my look will be different.
u have to wait for my next look.
thank you sharmilla,shweta,jayanta,shruti,sumeet,karishma and all other comeenters..
PAA ,
its my first movie .. now we hav ready to make next part of this movie MAA.
cast will be same but my look will be different.
u have to wait for my next look.
thank you sharmilla,shweta,jayanta,shruti,sumeet,karishma and all other comeenters..
Dear Sir,
You simply have been amazing in paa. After the movie, we all came back with smiles… Its been an amazing effort on the part of one and all. Hats off to the entire team of Paa. And as always you have delivered an absolutely steller performance.
Warm regards always….
Ritu Mathur
@ 29)Krunal Sheth says:
December 7, 2009 at 2:20 am
You are right Krunal, AURO is not stupid to not to go to the President House for just the “potty” reason. It was trying to shw that how smart AURO is, as after he came to know that his father is Amol, spending time with him became more important than visiting the place. He had to return back to home had he visited the place.
As far as the political career of Abhishek is concerned, Ithink it was all about to develop the personality ofthe AURO’s PAA and also to show the reasons for which he forget to take AURO to Delhi.
Dear Mr. Amitabh Bachchan,
This is Priyanka basically from Punjab bt in Australia from last 3 years. i never been to theater in Aus for any hindi movie, but went for Aladin and Paa.
Aladin was alright movie not that good story (sorry to say that). but loved Paa….. you were amazing in that one, no words for ur acting, makeuo and ofcourse dialogues…. just 4 words for the movie “Out Of The World”. story-line, emotions, songs, starcast…. means everything was awsome………
And now few words for Abhishek,
when he got married to Ash, my heart was broken….. coz from the very first movie i liked… no no no…. nt liked .. loved him…..i saw his all movies whether tht was super flop or superhit…. loved u n abhi in sarkaar n sarkaar raj both…..
But in Paa, Abhi was looking toooo cute n sexy tht cant be discribe.
hope Paa will be the biggest hit of the year….. congrates and all the best.
love u both….
regards to Jaya ji as well….
regards…
priyanka
(if i write sumthing which u didnt like, sorry for tht)
Sadar PRanam
U must have heard this more than a zillion times now, but I cant help but say again and again and again, U R THE BESTEST
PAA was gr8, awesome, excellent , no words to explain what it is, cant help but wonder, how can u play a small boy now, and played a father in Kabhie Kabhie. U R the best
May GOd shower u with mroe fame and glory
Paa made my entire family, laugh cry , emotional,
I will watch it again and in the theatres.
Sir , please bless me with the opturtunity to meet u just once, mylife time wish
Love u always
Anamika
PS : Abhishek has excelled in this movie tooo, u have a competitor in ur own son now
Got over PAA soon guys, lets all of us work on next hype
Hello amit ji,
your all movies which i had watched are really wonderfull………. are like when ever i watch them i try to find something new in them and really they provide something new in them…..this time again im really touched with your movie paa … this movie is really awesome…. wat i think that this role could only be performed by you only …(auro)… patience , skill and oura required was in you you amit ji …. thanks alot amit ji for givin such a nice movie,….god bless u nd thanks alot….
http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/106620/watch-how-big-b-was-transformed-into-paas-auro.html
Sir,
This is my 1st comment.I still have not seen Paa…I hope to see it soon…still my wife does not believe that …it is actually u!1 think Imust say here that…it is great thatr actually cultivating ur talent in eveway…I think no other actor have used his or her talet in this way in different spectram of acting in different age…that is great.Last of alll..a request…please think to Act in a bengali Film soon…and if possible create a Begali Film…different like Paa..in bengali…we miss u a lot after Anusandhan…regards.
25 is just a start, there is much more to follow in coming days! I wish Shammi Kapoorji a speedy recovery and hope he gets to enjoy ample sunshine pretty soon.
love,
Veena
Hi Amitji,
You are very generous in praising the people who are behind the scenes.
Please i request you not to term them as ‘South Indians’.They are all Tamilians.
somebody wrote that miss vidya balan is a bengali.no.she is not.
she is a tamil brahmin born in mumbai.her cousin sister is also a tamil actress called priya mani.
i think genius are always from Tamil nadu.from nobel prize winners to world chess champion to oscar winner.we are proud to be in tamilnadu.we always encourage and support good talent from any part of the country.thanks.PAA is a mile stone in your successful career.
Dear Amitji,
The wait for the weekend verdict is over, and it’s time to celebrate! Here is what Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama reports:
Box-Office Top5
Midweek: ‘Paa’ catches on like wild fire, picks up hugely!
By Taran Adarsh, December 7, 2009 - 11:12 IST
Film Paa
Cast Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Paresh Rawal, Arundhati Naag
Plusses Performances by every member of its cast, especially Amitabh Bachchan as Auro, plus R. Balki’s sensitive direction.
Minusses Script could’ve been tighter [the political track doesn't work]
Verdict Had a slow Friday [approx. Rs. 2.15 cr.], although business picked up in the evening shows. Saturday witnessed a big jump in business at plexes [approx. Rs. 3.50 cr.]. Sunday showed a further jump [approx. Rs. 5.25 cr. to Rs. 5.50 cr.]. Such escalation in day-wise business is a rarity in today’s times. Only goes to show that the film has been lapped up in a big way. Monday is expected to be better than Friday
Heartiest congratulations to you, Abhishek and the entire unit of Paa.
With love to AURO
Tilak Rishi (USA)
Dear Mr.Amitabh Bacchan,
Its said that a good director extracts more than the best out of an actor & Balki seems to have done exactly that with you in “Paa” . You have gotten truly under the skin of the character & the script also has thrown in many wonderful witty moments in it ( I haven’t as yet watched so much tongue-in-cheek in a Hindi film ) . 3 Kudos to the script since it brings out some fine & poic nuances of the film delicately . I think Balki deserves as much appreciation as the film’s director , as you do as its key actor. Not being a qualified ” critique” , I can only judge the film as ” aam junta ” & feel that it could have been more compact , but with more flesh added to Vidya’s character as the Auro’s mother - however juxtaposed these 2 statements may sound ! . Vidya’s role appeared almost sketchy & filling the gaps inadequately . Even though ” the newspaper critiques” have dumpingly spoken about Balki’s digression with respect to showing Abhisheks’ delineation in slum-lord scene , it seemed to have fluffed out an otherwise bony politician’s character & surely justified. If at all one were to comment on what the film lacked about , it probably was in its overall roundity ( !! ) , some situations looking contrived , its abrupt , predictable hindi-filmi ending … Probably the film could have done with some tautness ! Hey , at the end of it all one wanted to see some more of “AURO” . Need one say more … Kudos to the team of Paa ! May your tribe grow ! In a typical Indain strain I would like to say : Who knows , ” Paa ” with a bit of luck might even knock at the doors of OSCARS ! Is that a typical Indian exaggeration , Mr.Bachhan ? Wishing you loads of Luck !…
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Hello Sir this is my first time that iam posting on your blog.
I have been a regular reader of your blog but just couldnt gather enough courage to post something here.
This post is i guess for AURO whom i met yesterday on 6th dec on my first wedding anniversary and was completely mesmerised by the child.
I have by hearted each and every dialogue of AURO and wish the film never ended.
I had tears in my eyes and the entire day of my anniversary went in Talking and discussing AURO and you.
I just wish you all the best and congratulate you for your spectacular performance in PAA…..its a film of yours that i will always remember like Agneepath.
I would just like to say that the scene in the film where AURO is always confirming similarities between his PAA and himself we also do in real life.I have seen my parents saying my daughter is so like me and as their kis i always say my parents are like me….
The film has shown me my childhood…. Thanks alot and once again congratulations to the team of PAA and the celebration of childhood.
Hope i gather this courage several times to post on your blog..:)
sir……..v want raju back in bigboss….
Dear Mr.Bachhan ,
With so many deserving encomiums pouring in for your work in Paa , as an aside , I would like to see you combine with Aamir Khan in a project . That would be a ” double whammy ” . Aamir with his craze for precision & your vast experience in the industry thus far in essaying characters of different shades & hues could provide a beautiful result that would become a landmark in the history of cinema . Here’s hoping for the best . Murli
Dear Amitabhji,
Thanks for making such nice movie. I liked the introduction by Jayaji its very beautiful.
Love to Little Auro.
Regards…
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Dara Singh was in Mard movie , as a father of the “Mard” amitji , so he was Mard too, so , Vindu is “Mard Ka Baccha” too … hence proved….
dara singh is mard ,heavy weight wrld champion,member of rajya sabha,president of all india jaat mahasabha, hes a celebrity.
pravesh is a fool, poor guy who dsnt knw hw to talk with a person who is double his age ( vindu) n frm a gud background.
pravesh is a hijra who never sticks to his words.
parvesh rana
pravesh rana is a fool. since he came to house, hes been tryin to get close to claudia, clever girl indeed.
pravesh wants to get as close to claudia as he can coz shes a super model in germany n it will help pravesh build his career. hahahaha
pravesh ws so overconfident tht vindu will get out n so he said tht if vindu stays, he will himself leave!
now see so shameful , he even sweared his own mother n he never left the house , even whn amitabh bahchan ji while announcing the name of the person who has to leave the house, amit ji askd pravesh will he leave the house incase vindu stays here? hahah , he had no answer!
parvesh is a low life, he has no self respect.
pravesh is a cheap crap. so is claudia, enough lov given to claudia as a guest to our country now time for her aswell to get lost.
pravesh is a loser.
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claudia ( randee )
claudia is a dumb gal , she dsnt mixes up well with any other member in the house besides pravesh n in real shes only pretending close to pravesh to win his favor.
vry boring n fake. she has no mind. she will be out soon.
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vindu
vindu is the strongest contestant. vindu is aggresive no doubt but only outwards , inside hes even softer than wax. vindu cries off so easily n gets emotional. he has sensitive heart and hes a dildaar person, very dildaar.
he has a natural character of being DILDAAR.
also see in last days story, he acted for a supporting hero who dies n pravesh acted as a vilen who knws nothing wht is right n what is wrong!
pravesh also wanted to get tht role coz at end he will get claudia!
just see the inner hidden tendencies of minds coming out through the characters these people naturally played in that task given by big boss.
pravesh is greedy for wealth n success.
vindu has a big heart.
i knw it ws just a task given but everyone took his character nataurally which shows the inner hidden expressions of their minds.
it tells alot about their real character , their real self!
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bhakhtyar ( fuktyaar)
shakal se toh lagta hi hai par ye akal se bhi bachcha hai. hahahaha
not only immature ,childish by looks ,physical appearance but mentally also hes none less than a 13 yrs kid! also notice the way he speaks. hahaha,
he wants som1 always to be with him to support him, he used to follow his ugly wife tanaz (rather his mother!) till she was in house , laters she gav this role to aditi , while leavin the house n sayin to be with him n take care of him.
bhaktyar is a fool who never knws wht to do n how to do! hes like a small kid who has no mind of his own!
hes not at all independent, hes a big chutia , ye hamesha kisi na kisi ki gaand mein ghusa rehta hai. hahahhaaaa.
3 ppl got punished of manipulatin , plottin, planing! i wld say there is nobody who never discussed nominations or not had som sort of planning or plotting.
Tanaz was the biggest of all game players, thnkz god she left to early which she ritely deserved.
I saw her frst time on zee Tv hum panch serial , i used to think she was sweet n innocent!
whole country saw her real character in big boss. she n her pet dog bhakhtyar who has no mind of his own! they planned alot n voted ismail n vindu and next day sayin sorry to ismail !
she also said tht she n bakhtyar r big personalities of TV!!! n vindu is a small person. hahaha.
If she was real nice,n big personality, ppl of india wld hv saved her, hahaha.
Raju deserved to be out coz raju became kameena , he was pretending to be with vindu but he wld discuss with others tht vindu is bad to win others favor too!
whn big boss askd to name the persons whom u wld like to see as winner, raju never wrote vindus name in his list but vindu had wrote his name.
also , vindu wrote kamals name but kamal also never wrote his name.
u see all ppl r playin politics, kamal n raju were close to vindu n still they dn like seein him win.
its all politics. vindu said, he dsnt cares , hes here to win indias heart , he hardly care of ppl in this house.
Regardin poonam, gud that rohit is out else she wld hv been continue getting deluded by rohits fake love.
rohits real character is of black snake , rohit only cried outwardly showin tht he has changed but what is there in his blood cant get changed so easily n quickly.
Poonam saw the truth tht everyone sent her to jail besides vindu n nobody came to meet/greet her in jail for 24hrs
Hi Mr Bachchan
Hope my mail finds you in the best of your health and spirits.
I saw the film today.I am completely mesmerised by Auro.I want to see him again and again.So adorable that I want to hug him.He is irresistbly cute and an amazing child with brilliant sense of humour.His wittiness floored me completely.
As for the film ,it is very-very good.I am not only saying this becoz it’s very special due to the presence of you,jayaji and abhishek or it’s an AB corp production but sincerely it’s well made film.
I was so overwhelmed with emotions during lot of scenes in the film but then other moment I burst into laughter due to adorable Auro.His wittiness is brilliant.I loved that scene thoroughly when Auro is going with his PAA and the potty discussion begins and also the plane sequence in which he is doing +1 and -1.Absolutley an amazing film.Auro has stolen millions of heart.
Love to you and Adorable Auro.
Priyanka.
TO DEAR MR.AMITAB BACHAN
RESPECTED SIR
IN MY OPINION FILM “PAA” SHOULD BE TAX FREE
PLEASE TRY TO MAKE THIS FILM PAA TAX FREE
REGARDS
SHAILESH AGARWAL
Dear sir,
Paaaaa is a wonderful movie with a HOPLESS END. Auro were living his life in a positive way while he knew that his life is very short. then i think it will be better to keep alive him with his new family with PAAA. Amit ji do you forget a cancer patient’s film ….MILI, A ray of hope was left for other cancer patient to live their life ahead.
sir…………..big of of urs n salman khan………plz tell all salman n urs fan ,why u r not invited salman khan n his family in paa premiere……….i heard that u n salman have grt rappo in all movies which u both hve done…no problem at all………….plz tell us why he is ignored………..this feel…………..very bad to us………..why u do this only salman khan……….wat wrong he has done to u n ur family…he always praises u n ur work.n his father has done lots of movies to ur as a writer…………plz why salman is not invite..plz reply to milloins of salman khan fans……………….plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz let us know wat wrong to he has done…………….
ohh… shammi kapoor … trademark jungli song will always remain in the mind… i’m not sure whether any movie you n shammiji did together… nyways, hope he gets better soon…
hearing nice comments of paa… though it goes like one time watch fun living simple movie… i still need to catch.. infact i’m waiting the correct time.. december holidays r coming… gud that our office has shut-down during this time… thinking to watch the same with mom \ dad once back to home… after all it has been a year now since my last visit to home-town…
hope to have nice time watching the same all together.. m missing cold weather something which we do not find in bangalore.. (
Sir,
You are really doing great in Big Boss and i have seen your PAA’s promo’s looking unimaginable….Keep the good work going sir…..
Thanks for such a nice movie…….SUPER HIT
Paa was an extraordinary film and it utilised to the fullest the medium of movie making is such a wonderful manner. Hats off to the writer/Director and brilliant acting of AB/AB/VB/AN. Really marvellous rendition…May Big B live for thousand years to continue to provide meaningful expressions in our life. GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hi vandana,when is Amitji coming to dubai,actually i will be in dubai on 10th for a day…is it on this day…please let me know .waiting eagerly ,thanks
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Sir, with PAA, you have once again proved that you are, without any comparison, the BIG “B”rother of the Indian Film Industry. The patience and zest you have shown during the making of PAA or rather - AURO is tremendous. Through the TV channels, I could watch the Make-up artists putting pounds of CLAY and chemicals on your face to get the mask which was used daily during the shooting. Giving 14-15 hours of your day for the shooting must have been never-ending, but now with the outcome so precious, you must be a relieved man that all hard work has paid off well. The climax scene was spellbound and completely in tears which you did only with your eyes.
U R SIMPLY GREAT n in no less than 100 years, some actor in India will supersede you. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS
Dear Sir,
I missed my chance to see you today. You and your PAA ( Abhishek-ha ha ) visited Fame Adlabs ( Andheri ) and I was sitting in one of the offices in Citimall working knowing nothing about the your coming.
Rahul
Hi…Auro / Paa…
I am Priyanka mother of 2and half year old daughter Mridu…She was full on excited to see Paa so we took her Imax Big Cinemas Wadala (e) yesterday (Sunday at 3.30 show) and she was so happy to see Auro she was smiling laughing and clapping very happy she was and was sad when Auro was sad too but before we could reach interval some people sitting near objected her asking question as they were getting disturb and we were force to send out…I felt so bad and came out with tears in my eyes as it was her first movie she was enjoying but same time other were getting irritated by her question…I don’t know whether anyone from ur team will read it or not or why I am writing this but just wanted to tell you a movie which you guys were made was made with children for children in that same movie my baby was not allowed…I wanted a happy memory with this movie but end by getting tears…but hey Auro was doing really good job my daughter still love to see her monkey dance. Now I’ll wait for VCD… Thanks. Good Day
NDH
What better birthday treat could little Navya have given her friends than the film of her great grandpaa
Relationships are difficult to define….some are genetic, some are cultivated …. parents, offspring, sibling, spouse, friends ….the list is long ….but they all need to be nurtured and nourished…. just as a young sapling needs to be to facilitate it to develop into a healthy plant
and you have excelled in your relationships…..
the best thing about Hindi cinema is there is a song for every occasion and some of them are superb
What I am reminded of now …. sach mere yaar hai , bas wohi pyaar hai, jiske badle mein koi to pyaar de…. baaki bekaar hai yaar mere
BIG BOSS….
Dear Sir,
You are just excellent, nobody in this industry like you…you are UN beatable…
I must say…..take care of health …..Nobody will come to share your pain, I can feel ur pain.. because, I m very near to you…one time You was doing shutting with Mahesh anand That place name is KHANDALA GHAT- AT film city…with MR. mehul shah.
That time you was in blue color suit…I get one snap with you…with your permission…. also, you gave me your valuable AUTOGRAPH.
I am With you on dtd:- 25/02/1997 as per my information may be on the set of “ay watan tere liye”..
If, possible….i will be touch you again with MR.NEERAJ VORA.…..if, you will permit me…..
VIRAL THAKKER
Dear Amit Ji
Watched “PAA” yesterday. It is , in one word , SUPERB !!!
What a performance by YOU ! Definitely a very BIG milestone in your career.
This movie is, and will be, critically acclaimed everywhere( i read international version is also coming up). In all probability it will be an oscar nomination and who knows it may win a few Oscars too !!! But whether it will be a block- buster is yet to be seen ( considering that it is already being shown by many sites on net and pirated disc are being caught). Anyway, we do wish that it becomes a super hit.
Great acting by abhishek, Vidya Balan and Arundhhati Nag too. And great Music too.
It was a smooth ride except some speed breakers. Wish they had edited those scenes relating to slum development programmes etc.
Thanks a lot for giving us an experience which was “PAA.. Excellance “‘!
T. C.
Anil Sharma
nice to know ur granddaughter shares her b’day with me. u’ve a nice day
hello amitabh,
I have seen the trailors of the movie ‘Paa’ and somehow your character reminds me of the child character ’sexy’ played in the movie ‘ chini kum’….. the dialogue delivery and the voice modulation is exactly like her…. did you keep that character in mind while bringining out the child in you ??
please let me know if my observation is correct or not ??
Keep up the great work !!
Regards,
Tazeen
In true sense, it appears to be a south Indian production. You seemed to be highly influenced with their talent while watching SUN TV programs during your stay in Singapore . I haven’t had a chance to go and see the movie yet thus will go to theatre without planning one day and simply see it. That’s sounds like a plan. Isn’t it ?
Interaction with Mr R G Varma (is it not Verma) seems to make you both pretty delighted and excited. Both of you appear to enjoy each other’s company.
I guess, it is too late for in-corporating any changes and for what when the movie is already collecting desired remuneration. But Mr Komal Nahata has a valid point and I wonder, why wasn’t it considered while under production.
Good results are bound to happen but one can only focus on Karma, rest else is in Ishwar’s hand. I see huge collection in your bank account from this product. Kindly check your bank account and make sure it has enough storage capacity.
Very disturbing to realize what Mr Shammi Kapoor ji is going through. What an actor, he is and used to be at his peak time? It is little hard for me to resist , if Mr Shammi Kapoor ji’s movie is airing on TV. I leave everything not matter how important it is and simply watch the movie. He is magical and full of glamour on screen. At this stage of life, chest infection needs to be treated with utmost care and medical assistance. I wish him all the best for his early recovery.
Yep ! ! let it better be happier and joyful than going through the hardship of those moments. But at times, it is good to go through unhappy events to realize the value of what goodies we are blessed with today.
Wow ! what a treat for your dearest Navya B’Day. I wish her a very-2 Happy Birthday. May Ishwar bless the little one.
Dr Udwadia is well known to almost all of us from your previous posts. He should be much happier for having personal interaction with a healthy Amitabh Bachchan. I wish him all the best.
The Sunday crowd was offensive and screaming loudly and I guess they are agitating in favor of news on ‘PAA”. I overheard that one Patna Lawyer is coming up with some case against ‘PAA”. Not sure if that led to this obtrusive behavior . Btw, are you planning to make the process of your Fans meeting you on Sunday better as I always feel what ever we do, there is always a room for improvement. Somehow I do not like the way your you Fans have to come out in Stampeded like situation to see you. Kindly do something…..
Thanks for the prayer and God bless you too….
hi mr bachan ji…. wel i saw paa n its an amazing movie.
my idol…
Dear Amitji, Good Evening. A very Happy Belated Birthday wishes to your grand daughter Navya-Naveli. Paa as birthday gift for the children must be great fun.
Some quotes:
1) Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.
2) Middle age is when broadness of mind and narrowness of waist change places.
3) Opportunity always looks bigger going than coming.
4) Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to real world.
Regards
Ravi P Malhotra
Hi Lyudmila,
Privet,
We share a common Interest. I think we should interact more often with each other. Pishi mne.anandsinghi@mail.com
Sorry Amitji for using this medium to contact Lyudmila but
rgds,
Anand.
Dear Sir
As a computer geek, I find it heart warming to see you taking to blogging so dearly, and setting an example for the model use of this platform. I am curious as to the specifics of the computer setup you employ to connect to us. I am talking of course about the make and model of your notebook, your current operating system, and any specialized software you use for composing the blog posts. I understand that revealing this might land you into unwanted endorsement issues, but if you would be kind enough to mail it to me, my inner geek would be most grateful.
Regards
Ravi
Dear Sir,
You are Really A Man of Millenium, Born Once, and gives Lot of Happiness.
From 1 To 68 and Again back at the age of 12, and the Act was performed Tremendous Speechless. Wish All the good Sucess And Ahead for OSCAR. The Film is a good mixture of South Spice with Mr Illayaraja Music Score. The Movie required to be explained more on the relation between FATHER & SON, Me and My Family liked the movie very much, my son at last he asked me PAPA.. AMITABH DADOO.. HOKAR.. WAPAS.. BACHE KAISE HOGAYE?.
Work Done by Abhi, Vidya, BUM.
Wish A Good Sucess for the Movie.
REGARDS
Vimal Jain
Paa
मेरी हाला में सबने पाई अपनी-अपनी हाला, मेरे प्याले में सबने पाया अपना-अपना प्याला, मेरे साकी में सबने अपना प्यारा साकी देखा, िजसकी जैसी रुि◌च थी उसने वैसी देखी मधुशाला।।१३१।
Dear Amitji,
PAA is a brilliant movie. My whole family enjoyed it. You were great as usual, but I must say this time that PAA (Abhishek) stole the show. He was great, we saw Auro through his eyes and what great protrayl. Give my congratulations to him on a wonderful performance.
Love you,
Deepa
Hi Amitji,
Hope to hear good news of collection soon. My bday wishes to your grand daughter.
Take care,
Nalini
JAI SHREE KRISHNA MOTABHAI.
AAPKE CHARAN SPARSH.
CONGRATULATION————FOR STUPENDOUS PERFORMANCE——
NO WORDS ARE SUFFICIENT———–KEEP GOING—–KEEP———-
ROCKING———-SIMPLY—–GREAT——–NO ONE CAN BEAT IT——
HAT’S OF MOTABHAI.
I WENT TO SEE PAA YESTERDAY WITH MY SOULMATE RADHE,MY DAUGHTER,AND MY GRAND-DAUGHTER.
WHAT A FILM. LOT’S OF LAUGHTER AND A TEARFUL END.
WITH LOTS OF LOVE AND RESPECT.
RADHE+SHYAM.
RADHEKUNJ.PINNER.ENGLAND.
i watched yopur new film .it was fantastic.
i wish you live as long as this world goes on
my special hearty congrat’s to your film………..
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hi Amitji.
what a film ‘paa’. Auro rocks.
i wonder who played the role.
But 1 complaint… Credits say
amitabh bucchachan. But in the film could not find a single shot.
oh… Just kidding.
thanks god Balki has not listened to trade analyst. That is the USP of the movie.
Dear Amitji,
Just received another Google alert that made my day:
Auro impact swells Paa box-office collections
By ASHISH MITRA
Indiantelevision.com Team
(7 December 2009 1:57 pm)
MUMBAI: AB Corp’s Paa, released this week, opened to a good response as cinema-watchers were curious to see the 60-plus Amitabh Bachchan playing the role of a 13-year-old child.
The film has already grossed Rs 200 million in the opening weekend, according to industry estimates.
Paa had an average opening on its first day, but picked up considerably on Saturday and Sunday. The film had a 62 per cent occupancy on the first day at both single screen theatres as well as multiplexes, but made fantastic business on Saturday and Sunday.
Not only has Bachchan essayed the role of Auro (character played by Bachchan) perfectly but has also made people cry and laugh with the character that he has played. This has resulted in a lot of word-of-mouth publicity.
Says AB Corp CEO wing commander Ramesh Pulapaka, “Compared to Friday, occupancies increased nearly 50 per cent on Saturday. We have been receiving good comments about the film. To me, mouth publicity has been a positive factor. The film will do very well.”
Multiplex players said Paa, like Tare Zameen Par , has started on a slow note but recorded a significant jump in ticket sales on Saturday and Sunday following strong word-of-mouth reviews.
Fun Cinema COO Vishal Kapur said, “The film has done fairly well over the weekend and we are expecting around 50 per cent occupancy throughout the week.”
Inox Leisure vice president programming and distribution Utpal Acharya said, “While the film is doing very well in the metros, it is picking up in the smaller centres. People are very positive about the film because of which we are expecting the film to pick up well.”
Once again, heartiest congratulations.
Tilak Rishi (USA)
Dearto Mr Bachchan,
The experince was Very Exhilirating. Inspiring enough to see it again ! You were already a MILESTONE. With PAA , you,VE RAISED it to GREATER HEIGHTS: Now you are ” BURJ at DUBAI’ (the Tallest Tower in the World ). If I had the authority to add synonyms to Thesauras for ” To express EXtreme APRECIATION of Something really Excellent “, I would suggest ” PAA “.
MOST URGENT.
THIS is regarding the current Promo for PAA on Zee TV. The impression being created by it is ,” Come to see a romantic movie; Auro comes up very briefly at the end of the promo,which also conveys it with a sense of comic.Overall it fails to evoke the desired response in the Audience that it is asensual movie on a Sensitive subject. You may like to review the same .
Salaam AMIT JI !
First health and then wealth, lekin aap ke liye “Pehle kaam aur phir araam” Aap kuch dino ke liye London,Dubai ya Singapore etc kyun nahi chale jate …. 
Aap achi tarhan rest bhi ker lain gay aur humare bhi reply ke chances zyada ho jayen gay 
(just kidding).Live long Handsome !
Ab tu Paa release ho gayi aur superhit bhi ho gayi,tu phir itna kaam kyun ???? Ab aap ne Rann ki promotion mein lag jana hai……Very Angry with you
Love u verrrrrrrrrrrrry much,
Take gr888888888888 care,
Khuda Hafiz.
Dear Aravind (no. 27)
I and everyone ,i believe, thinks about South Indians as the most intellectual people . South Indians are representing India in all major centers across the globe . I feel very proud of the fact that south INDIANS have and will rise and shine in all areas within the country and elsewhere. I have written south in small and Indian in caps for the simple reason that the word Indian is their actual identity the word south is just a representation of their demography. Every Indian is proud of people who stay in the southern region.
Please for heavens sake don’t start this North Indian and South Indian issues all over again ..have had enough of it ….the epicenter being Bombay…oops Mumbai.
I hail from the most underdeveloped part of the country the North east …but have never felt derogatory sentiments attached to it when i am addressed as a ‘ North Easterner’ .
Anupam (born in Assam…n INDIAN)
Haven’t seen Paa yet but will see soon. Should be good seeing the mass hysteria.
There is just one line in all these critics’s reviews - the media bashing in Paa sidetracked the film from absolute greatness. Now that is surprising! I wonder how anyone can get sidetracked with a 15 minute scene (don’t if it is that long). These guys have to find something or other to justify the so called “cons” of the movie. How can the review be complete in that case?
# 417 Priyanka: Really felt bad for your baby coz she could not see our Auro and hell those people who were being irretated by her.Anyways wishing Mridu a very bright future and lots of love from Fmxt.
Dear sir,
seen your movie in delhi yesteday after negative review from friends.Half way through the movie i sent a sms to friends saying that they are missing a really good movie…really liked this movie and much relief after watching many meaningless movies this year…hope to see u seen in ur next avatar.
Reg
PraveenRaj
Dear Amitabh Ji/Sir,
This is the first time I am ever writing to you Sir. I have been your big fan since years but do not have any picture or poster in my cupboard or house like usually people do… but yes, i have not missed out on seeing any of your movies or keeping a collection of them with me..
After having watched PAA i really felt i should write to you at least once.. Like always, its an unmatched, unparrarell performance. You would be surprised to know this, but its not just mere love and respect I have for you… You might laugh at this, but my dad has some of your resemblences .. like the french beard, n even the looks.. the height.. so somewhere whnever I have looked at you its a different image i find.. n not just Amitabh Bachhan..right from a very young age.. Probably thats y i adore n respect you even more..Off course you are YOU.. but for me its a mixed feeling.. Funny ??? But it comes from the heart sir… So even the best of your movies like Sholey, Shakti, Waqt n now PAA, i love to watch them as much i hate to watch them cause of the endings… I cannot watch this man dying..
I got several opportunities to meet up with you but never got to it…I saw you for the first time, when you came to USA for a talk show in NY. … Even during the talk show, my husband shook hands with you and I reached late. My sis went to cover your 60th birthday since she is with a magazine, but I could not go with her cause of my work, my uncle while in VIBRANT gave me opportunities i could not grab. Though have heard your voice on the phone when you called him one night. But hopefully one day I will get to meet you and talk to you in person SIR… For now, wishing you all the luck and many many more years to live… Too young to say this, but i pray, you get my years to live as well… this is wish i give to my parents also…
& yes, Jr. B.. Abhishek is amazing with his performance as well… Please let him know…
Warm regards and love.. Devyani
Melwyn !
Always grateful for ur kind words and thanks for missing me.Just bizzy in studies and nothing more and not feeling wellllllllllllll !
Aishwarya !
Here I am.Just bizzy, bizzy, bizzy.Actually,try to study more and more.Wo alag baat hai ke sirf study ho pa rhi hai,no more and more .. !Sorry,aaj apki song dedication open nahi ki kyunke ,na time hai or na health
My love to all Fmxt :
Vijaya,Angel,Barun,Devkishin ji,Kashmira ji,Abhaya ji,Manish,Vandana,E.t,
Jasmine,Archana,Lily,Meenu,Sharmila,Vikas,Saroj,Adi,Neha,AZ,Amita,AJ, Naresh,Zeta,Renate,Pettssy,Yours truly,Shankar,Srinivas,Manoj kumar, Tehreem and all others !
Love u all very much esp. Super Duper Hit Sweet n Handsome AURO !
Dearest Amitji,
I am happy that you are always happy by making others happy, and encouraging the discipline, professionalism and also at the same time making sure you are enjoying everyday and at any opportunity you are quick to appreciate the different cultures, any cities or states or countries, be it Tamil, Kerala, Mumbai,Jaipur, Hyderabad, Goa, Malaysia, Singapore, India, London, USA……… I have noticed something very unique in you and this is what keeps you ahead of many. Most of the time you try to find the goodness in others, and you correct others not because of faults, errors, ethics, but because you want them to practise and strive for goodness, truth, honesty, justice, fair, peace, harmony. Most of the time people of this world try to fix others, but you always strive to fix yourselves first by doing something by putting on everything towards work, home, friends, events.
So in your style of functioning if you visit, south or north or east or west, there will be more and more fans, visitors, friends, EF’s all around, be in in Taj, CST, Dharavi, hospitals, outside jalsa/prateeksha, globally to say even more louder PAAAAAAAAAAAA, because it is you and you alone who are the one who makes a birthday, anniversary , any celebrations WONDERFUL. You just do not carry yourselves physically to a location, but you carry mind, heart, body and soul too and the final product we get is THE AMITABH BACHCHAN. A wonderful package. Please do not get me wrong. I am not treating you as a thing, but a wonderful human being. Oh….ho ok ok you may be saying how many times am I saying this…..but what to do…..you are meant to be praised and thanked for all you do.
Happy Birthday sweet Navya. Happy Anniversary Mrs and Mr. Udwadia.
Sp.Regards
Mario
happy b/day to Navya Naveli
Dear Sir,
I have no words to express, and also one of the admirers of you all through out my life. I have started following you when u r working in picture Naseeb, from then in my view there is none other than you Sir,
I take the oppurtunity to inform you that i have received a letter from you during the year 1997 when i was working in a small co-op bank in Hyderabad. From then till now I have always been trying to meet you. As i am the follower of ur hard work, I have completed my chartered accountancy course. I wish to give credit of my completion of CA course only to you sir. Since i have been following you thinking of your hardwork in all kinds of situations as well as taking the stock of situation in any kind of situation, i could able to complete my CA.
And as of now after watching PAA, what i have to tell you sir, I have no words to explain only i get tears from my eyes. Only tears from my eyes, while writing this letter also, if am emotionally effected.
Sir you are a gift to the people, Yesterday i wrote a commen in India fm. But I don’t know why they have deleted my comment. Any how no issues with them.
But i will say sir, I will continue to admire you all throughout my life time. Finally i take the oppurtunity of requesting you to make a way that i could able to meet you sir.
C.venkateshwara rao
B-696, N.G.O’S COLONY,
VANASTHALIPURAM,
HYDERABAD -500070
98661119037
oh n guess what??? today i m going to watch PAA
so excited. I’ll give u my review after the movie.
best regards,
Subhashni
श्री आर बालकृष्णन बाल्की यांनी दिग्दर्शित केलेला `पा` हा चित्रपट नुकताच प्रकाशित झाला आहे. या चित्रपटाची कथा इथे लिहिण्याची जरूरी नाही. ती इंटरनेट वर कुठेही वाचता येईल. टीव्ही वरच्या जहिरातीतूनही ती थोडीफार सांगितली आहे.
कथा-
कथा तशी वेगळी असली तरी दुर्बळ आहे. त्यामुळे उत्कंठा वाढवणारा हा चित्रपट नाही आणि कथेत खूप बदल घडवणारे प्रसंगही नाहीत. मध्यंतरा आधीच चित्रपटाचा शेवट काय असेल ह्याचा अंदाज बांधता येतो. कॉमेडी ,सस्पेन्स, थ्रीलर, अॅक्शन वगैरे प्रकारांच्या जवळूनही जाणारा ही सिनेमा नाही. यात साहस, भय ,गुन्हा नाही. म्हणावी तशी प्रेम कथा ही नाही. मनोरंजनात्मक, टाईम पास, मौज मस्तीकरता मसाला टाईप तर हा सिनेमा नाहीच नाही.
पात्र परिचय करून देण्यासाठी सुरवतीला जया बच्चन ला आणि चित्रपटात (अभिषेक बच्चन)अमोलच्या वडिलांच्या भूमिकेत परेश रावल ला उगाचच घुसडला आहे. बाकी सर्व कलाकारांचा अभिनय चांगलाच आहे. आजीच्या भूमिकेला अरूंधती नाग यांनी उठाव आणला आहे. अभिषेक बच्चनपेक्षा विद्या बालनचा अभिनय सरस आहे हे वेगळे सांगायलाच नको.पण एकूण पाहताच यांना या चित्रपटात अभिनयाला खूपसा वाव नव्हता.
मुख्य आकर्षण तर वृध्द शरिर दिसणा-या लहान वयाच्या ऑरो चा अभिनय करणारा अमिताभ बच्चनच आहे. जाडसार मेकप मुळे अमिताभच्या चेह-याचे हावभाव तसे कमीच आहेत. डोळ्यातून मात्र अनेकदा कुतूहूल, राग, आश्चर्य, दु:ख, वेदना या भावना व्यक्त होताना दिसतात. संथ हालचालीतूनही लहान वयात अधिक आणि जलद शारीरिक वाढ करणा-या प्रोजेरिया रोगाचा परिणाम दिसून आला. सध्याच अमिताभ बच्चन वय लक्षात घेता त्या वयातील हालचाली नैसर्गिक वाटल्या. इथे फेशिअल एक्सप्रेशनस कमी, आणि इतर अभिनय `केलेला` नसून (स्वाभाविक) `झालेला` वाटला. वास्तवात ६५ वर्षाच्या वर वय असतानाही १२/१३ वर्षाच्या शाळकरी मुलाची भूमिका वठवणे अमिताभ सारख्या सशक्त महानटाला आव्हान नसावे. अचूक एक्सप्रेशनसाठी नाटक किंवा खास प्रयत्न ही करावे लागले नसतील. अमिताभनी बारिक वेगळा आवाज काढून लहान वय यशस्वी पणे साकारले आहे. शिवाय काही बालिश संवाद, रूसवा फूगवी, हट्ट, खोड्या, थट्टामस्करी, त्यावरचे चेष्टेखोर वयानुरूप हास्य तसेच शाळा, खेळ, मित्र अश्या आजूबाजूच्या वातवरणातूनही ऑरो च लहान वय अधोरेखित केलेले जाणवते. तरीही हा जिंदादिल ऑरो एक मॅच्युअर्ड चाईल्ड म्हणूनच इमेज मागे सोडून जातो.
प्रेक्षकांच्या डोळ्यांना ऑरो चाईल्डचे वृध्द वय दिसते ते मेकअप मुळे. मुख्य श्रेय जात ते मेकपमनला. वयस्कर व्यक्तीचा मेकअप उत्तम आहे. केस नसलेल्या डोक्यावरच्या शिरा, ओठ, डोळ्या भोवतालच्या आणि चेह-यावरच्या सुरकुत्या यांनी म्हातारपंण सहज उभे केले आहे. कॅमेरामनचा ही यात सहभाग आहे. इतर कलाकार विशेषतः शाळेतील बरोबरीची मुल आणि लंबूटांग याच्या ऊंची तील फरक झाकण्याचा प्रयत्न यशस्वी चित्रिकरणात केलेला आहे.
चित्रपटातील मोठा राजकिय नेता बनण्याच्या स्वप्नाने पछाडलेला अमोल, लग्नाशिवाय ही विद्याचा मूल जन्माला घालण्याचा आग्रह यातून निर्माण झालेल्या कथेत प्रोजेरिया हा रोग कारणीभूत ठरवलेला नाही. पण जन्मातः नैसर्गिक दाखवलेले मूल दोन टप्प्यात म्हातारा झालेल दाखवण्यापेक्षा तो बदल अधिक टप्प्यात दाखवला गेला असता तर चित्रपट उगाचच वाढवल्यासारखा वाटला नसता. त्यामुळे हा रोग अधिक हायलाईट झाल्यसारखा वाटला असता हे खर. पण तरीही चित्रपट जास्त खिळवणारा किंवा थोडी तरी उत्कंठा वाढवणारा झाला असता. त्यातील दृश्ये कथेला अनुरूप आणि सहाय्यकारी झाले असती. मेकपमनची कला अधिक चांगल्या प्रकारे दिसली असतीच. शिवाय अविवाहित मुलीला अश्या असाध्य आणि क्वचित रोग असलेले मूल होऊन काय काय प्रसंगातून जावे लागले, अश्या मूलाला, आईला, आजीला काय अडचणी आल्या यावर प्रकाश टाकला गेला असता. ती आई( विद्या बालन) शेवटी का चिडलेली आहे, मूलाच्या बापाला (अभिषेक बच्चन) ला का टाळते आहे ते अधिक पटण्याजोगे झाले असते. चित्रपटात प्रोजेरिया ह्या रोगाचे कारण आणि त्याची माहिती थोडीफार दिली आहे. पण त्याचे परिणाम व्यवस्थित रितीने दाखवायची उत्तम संधी या चित्रपटाने गमावली आहे अस निश्चितच वाटत. त्या रोगावर उपचार नाहीत हे सुरवातीलाच सांगून त्या चित्रपटात निराशा आणि औदास्य मिसळले आहे. `उपलब्ध असलेले थोडेफार उपाय करून पाहू` अस सांगून एक प्रकारची आशा आणि उत्कंठा प्रेक्षकांच्या मनात उभी करण अशक्य नव्हत. कथा जराशी सबळ झाली असती.
विद्याच्या डॉक्टरी पेशातील जसे २-४ दृश्ये चित्रपटात आहेत तशी किंवा त्या पेक्षा थोडीशी जास्त दृश्ये अमोलचे राजकिय नेता बनण्याचे स्वप्न साकारताना दाखवले असते तरी चालले असते. राजकिय चढाओढ, झोपडपट्टी निर्मूलन हे मूळ कथेला पूरक नसले तरी अभिषेक बच्चनने साकारलेल्या एम. पी. च्या पात्रासाठी सहाय्यकारी वाटले पण आवश्यक असे नव्हते. टीव्ही वरचे भाषण त्यातच मिडियाची निंदा वगैरे जरूरी पेक्षा अति वाटले.जरूरी नसताना आणलेल्या छोट्या राजकिय कथांमुळे मध्यंतरानंतरचा चित्रपट उगाचच वाढवल्या सारखा वाटला. सिनेमा अतिशय मंद गतीने पुढे सरकतो. शाळेतील प्रसंग,गोष्टी मात्र अनुरूप वाटल्या कारण ते मूळ पात्र `ऑरो` च्या जिवनाशी निगडित आहेत.
चित्रपटातील काही दृश्ये, संवाद हसू आणणार आहेत. पण कुठलेच रडू आणणारे वाटले नाहीत. भावनिक संघर्ष असूनही इमोशनल मेलोड्रामा न वाटता चित्रपट सुख दु:ख मिश्रणामुळे न्युट्रल बनला आहे. गूगल सर्च , टी व्ही गेम , राजकिय निती यातून चित्रपट आताच्या जमान्याशी संयोग साधतो. त्यामुळे फँटसी न वाटता वास्तव वाटतो. निरनिराळे प्रसंग, वातावरण, पार्श्वभूमीतील चित्रीकरण यामुळे विविध स्तरातील लहान मुलांपासून वृध्दांपर्यंतच्या प्रेक्षकांसाठी हा चित्रपट बनवला आहे असे म्हणणे गैर ठरणार नाही. पण काही शिव्या, उद्गार भारतीय लहान मुलांच्या तोंडी अयोग्य निश्चितच वाटले.
चित्रपटाचे चित्रिकरण निळ्या समुद्र किनारी / बर्फाच्छादित डोंगरावर/ हिरव्या गर्द वनराईत किंवा खूपसे दृष्टी सुख देणा-या जागी केलेले नाही. बागेत झाडा मागून धावपळ करताना चित्रीत केलेली प्रेमी युगूलांची गाणी नाहीत. आहेत त्या सर्व गाण्यांचे शब्द ,चाली अत्यंत अनुरूप अश्याच आहेत. यात उत्तान कपडे घालून केलेले नृत्य नाहीत किंवा ढिश्यांव ढिश्यांव मारामारी ही नाही. प्रेम दृश्य जरूर आहेत पण आवश्यक वाटतील तेवढे अणि ते ही मर्यादित प्रमाणात.
आधी शिकायच्या वयात मूल नको असलेला बाप, पुढे हाच आपला बाप माहित असलेला मूलगा त्यानंतर यांच्यातील जुळत जाणारे संबंध हा चित्रपटाचा प्रमुख धागा. हा भावनिक संघर्ष असलेला पहिला सिनेमा नाही. तसेच अमिताभ- अभिषेकचा एकत्रित असा ही पहिला सिनेमा नाही.
वडिलांच्या भूमिकेत मुलगा आणि मूलाच्या भूमिकेत वडिल ही या `पा` चित्रपटाची खासियत. कथेचे नविन्य, अभिनयाचा वरचा दर्जा, चांगले दिग्दर्शन, उत्तम मेक अप, अनुरूप चित्रिकरण यांचा यशस्वी मिलाफ `पा`त जरूर पहावा असे मला वाटते.
मीनल गद्रे.
जॉर्जिया, अमेरिका.
Hi Auro,
What a film man Hat Off to you,
Abhishek also too good
Good dailog and nicely Picturaise.
There are some similarity between you and me:
Tum dilse Kaam karte ho aur mein dilse tumhe dekhta hun
you i love too much ke mein tuhe disturb nahi karunga tum apna kaam karo mein apna kaam karta hun.
Give my Regards to all..
Satyam - Thanks again. I could go on but I will stop..:)
Archana - Everybody here including you expresses themselves the way they want to, which is unique, as Satyam aptly pointed out we bring different things to the table.
Aishwarya - Thanks for your daily dedications, they are marvelous.
Jasmine J- wah wah, loved it. Thanks.
Kashmira ji - Thank you for your greetings as always.
Shanu Joshi - Thank you for your kind comment.
Melwyn - No.:)..It is extremely hilarious though. Thanks for asking.lol
Dear Sir,
Day 593 - I can understand you getting disorientated, perhaps that was expected after that experience you had with Paa…I mean the build-up to the Premiere and the emerging success of the film. I would hope that your resting now after the release of the film brings not just peace of mind but bliss as it receives excellent reviews from all corners of the world. Many times in the past you expressed anxieties about the final verdict (as you called it) Well! What are your thoughts now? You must be chuffed!
Day 594 Post - Oh dear I have several jobs waiting and so shall have to rush this one. I wish I could write proper and lengthy comments like most people here. You went to Chennai - You have been there recently and before that..brings many memories. Financial aspects of the film…don’t laugh but me not living in India, I did ask my friend when we were talking about the production costs of Paa, how many zeros there are in a crore! She told me and then she kindly converted 15 crores into Pounds for me…but that was last week and I have forgotten the figure now! But one thing I do know… production costs were “reasonable!”…Are “we” laughing? Yes I suppose a complete picture will emerge in the next few days.
Happy belated Birthday to Navya Naveli! God bless her. Needless to say she will be feeling extremely proud of being able to show off her Nana ji’s film to her friends.
SMS and text messages on Paa..you talk about better films and more work, I would say please take it easy, please do not rush.
Shammi Kapoor ji. What can I say? I can understand how you felt when you saw him in that state. He is one actor of his times who never held back when dancing! He never held back his “pagalpan” or when he conveyed his love to his heroines on screen. Yes his spirits are still alive and humour intact…he is a good gentleman and a strong one too.
May any antipitation and anxieties vanish to be replaced with love and peace and happiness. May the Almighty continue to look after you.
Love,
Daksha
PAA is East, West, North, South Movie.
And Yes, Also Ovrseas Movie.
Well I have just proved myself wrong! I have written a lengthy comment…
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Dearest Amitji,
Great to know that PAA is rocking everywhere and it should be because when you acts, there is no doubt that movie goes in great guns ! Glad to know that in South Film Industry felicitated you for the PAA and acknowledged for it. Sarkar, I concur that the South Film Industry are much better/systematic in producing the movie than the North side and thats my perception and thought…. Not in wrong sense……
I always believe in one thing, The efforts are always rewarded for their hard work. What you sow is what you reap…… Whatever we are seeing the accolades of PAA is just a tip of an iceberg ! Wait for the storm to come and along with that awards too !!! I dont have any doubts that this PAA movie will remain in our public figure for a longer time….
Thanks Amitji for acting and giving this kind of movie !!! Simply Thankyou for being there and being with us… I love you Auro !!!!!!
$unita - California, I live in Dallas, Texas and earlier I was living quite a while in California… Where are you in CA? I always acknowledge them because they are part of my family and thats why I say with proud mynear&dear FmXt…..
Also thankyou my FmXt for acknowleding in my absence on Sat/Sun…. Here I also want to acknowledge my near&dear FmXt - Manish Parmar, Shankar, Archana[Bengaluru], Mousumi, Aishwarya, Vandana Bhatt, Manoj Kumar Ojha, Zainab, Archana Detroit, Pawan Pipalwa, Vijaya, Sanjith, Mukul Bunglore, Valorie Adams, Somanath Misra, Abhaya, Renate, Sharmila, Daisy M, Naresh Bhatt, Jasmine Jaywant, Mrs G.A. Patel, P.B a Fan in Texas, Sangita (UK), Ramanathan, Yours Truly, $unita – California, Anat Magen, Vikas (kuwait), Lily D’Penha-Frankfurt-Germany, rupam, Nidhi, and Rajiv G . Without acknowledging them, my comments in the blog will be always incomplete…
Auro, please take care of your health. May God bless you for good health & longevity of life… Luv you Auro!!!
Luv U Always,
Srinivas Kappagantula
Amitji’s Chennai visit photos found here::
http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/events/gallery/name/images/id/2478/star/Amitabh-at-Paa-Special-show-in-Chennai-with-Ilayaraja.html
Dearest Amitabhji,
My family back in Iran have watched ‘Sholay’ zillion times! We also have a Persian dubbed version of the movie! You are amazing! We love you so much! Paa is an amazing movie. I watched it today. I am just wishing for you to reply back just as how Mr.Amol Arte replies back to Auro. It would be the best and the greatest gift to me! I pray to God to meet you once before I go back to Iran. Lots of love. You are always remembered in our prayers. Dooset darim! It means we love you in Persian
Masoom, family and all my relatives,
Iran.
Amit ji Pranam,
Today I Saw “Paa” Till Date I was just your fan, but after watching Paa, I feel you are the “GURU” of acting and please request Mr Dilip Kumar Sahab to watch Paa I am sure he would like it and he would become YOUR FAN, and please you and Mr R Baliki Should do 10 more films !!!
Amitji, I was wondering .. are you sure you acted in PAA? I was waiting for you to appear on the screen until the end and no luck! It was nice surprise to see Jayaji though!
hi….not yet seen the movies…but am sure it will be a great movie…and the make of amithab ji is awesome…i want to share one secret here pl dont laugh on me…today i saw some making of PAA…and got to know that Mr amithab is the main hero of the Movie….now u can understand how much good is the makeup and getup ….hats of to you all….the maker of the movie and the Hero Mr Amithab Bachan Ji…thx
sriut Amitabji ,
parnam
Parampitaparmeswar ki kirpa se ap abhinai ki bulandiyo ko chute rahe.
Rajesh Delhi
jst watched d film ..it’s a gr8 film.thank u sir 4 d wonderful film…
Hello Sir,
I know you are a very busy person and I doubt if you would get a chance to see all your comments. I visit your blog regularly but today I could not stop my self from leaving a comment rather a compliment for you. You have given many outstanding performances and till the movie Aladin your work always left a mark. But in the movie Paa you have mastered your own self, your work in this movie is marvelous. You certainly made your mark in the history of cinema with your outstanding performance in Paa and the next generations will remember this for long. I had trouble in buying a ticket here in London as the theaters were running full which is very rare phenomena. Congratulations for this and Please do take care of your health as it seems you are very stressed out.
Warm Regards
Rashmi [UK]
hiii….lots of luv…..luved u in paa 2 the core…..u r just awsome…..luv u aurooooo…….god bless u always
SIR,
IT IS ONCE IN YOUR LIFE TIME U COME ACROSS SUCH A POWERFUL PERFORMANCE. AFTER WATCHING PAA ONE CAN THINK NOBODY ELSE
COULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GIVE SUCH A POWER PACKED PERFORMANCE,
EXCEPT FOR THE GREAT AMITABH BACHHAN.
MALCOLM
Dear Amitji,
It is heartwarming that you are communicating at midnight just to be connected to us, your fans. What a tremendous energy you have, I must congratulate you on that along with all the other accolades you are getting. May God Bless you and may you get more success in all your endeavours.
On 6th December, we saw on NDTV an episode where you had gone to a school and were sharing and enjoying with all the kids. It must have been fun and a very interesting experience. Were you with the star kids and which school was that you visited? Please enlighten us as we were not able to catch the whole episode.
Please do, as I have just joined your blog it is interesting to read it and to get and opportunity to share our comments.
All the best and God Bless
Regards
Lita
Dear Sir,
I have always admired you as an actor.
‘AURO’ is simply lovable.
I have one comment to make about the title of the movie. Although ‘PAA’ justifies the casting and the marketability …. after watching the movie i felt ‘AURO’ would have been more appropriate.
Happy Birthday to Navya Naveli
Amit ji
We all pray that Shammiji recovers fast. He was one of the greatest entertainers of the hindi film industry with his unique style of acting and dancing.
Yet to watch Paa. Ab shaayad yahi lagtha hai, India (Hyd) jaake hi dekhenge…
Good night Amit ji…sleep well:)
-Balaji
Hi Sir.no no AURO
Just caught the movie paa
wow what a lovely movie
vidya is excellent… You are exceptionally cool
Abhisekh is mind blowing..he was par excellence
good acting 
n
finally Visnu takea bow
Special mention of appreciations to pa team and blessing to blkLi n illairaja
wife n i loved the movie
lots of love..
Amit pandey
Hyd,India
PS : MIGHT CATCH THE MOVIE AGAIN IN COMING WEEKEND
;)
HI there.. this is my first comment in your blog .. .. yesterday i watched “PAA” … man awesome movie.. i just love ur character ..and your logical thoughts
..
dear shree amitab dada ,
I am aayushi Livng in dubai .Isaw the movie paa on 3rd dec much before your premiere in mumbai,i was amazed to see your acting and fell in love with auro,you are my new friend, i am small to know how big is your image but i love you too much. can you meet me in dubai please my no is 0556380748 i come from school at 230 pm, we should meet , dada. my new friend auro.
love you and wish u good luck
yours loving aayushi
LOve
What tme today
love
mitu
Hi Vikas(Kuwait),
I really don’t know when exactly he’ll be coming to Dubai……i just read the news letter which says, he’ll be here between 9-16 Dec……i even checked with DIFF, the entry will only be through invitations….so don’t think we have a chance….i wish we could meet him..
Regards,
Vandana Bhatt, Dubai, UAE
Hello Sir,
Can’t stop coming here again and again…..Aarav just can’t forget PAA, he started calling his Papa as PAA since he watched the movie and he keeps asking different different about the movie……today when he came back from the school, he was singing the song of PAA and said, my friend even knows this…..i told him that you and Abhi will be coming to Dubai, he started asking, where and when, he says, mamma pls i really want to meet them…..he loves you both, he’s just 5 years old……he loves you since he has seen Bootnath, he’s very fond of you…..after he saw PAA, he sais, mamma, you write”Auro, your movie is excellent”……….just dreaming to see you sometime in life…
Love and Regards,
Vandana Bhatt, Dubai, UAE
I met AURO.
Beauty is I did not see Mr. Big B at all in the movie nor feel his presence even. It was just AURO ……….
truely met charactor not actor.
That’s charisa of your acting
love as always leaving with love no need of anxity….
Mitu
Just a smile.
No pontifications.
Enough said, no?
Hello sir,
I just saw paa today…
I am speechless… words fail me.
You are awesome, outstanding, amazing, wonderful, the BEST..!!!!
Nothing can beat this performance of yours….
Thank You Amitji for another one…
with Loads of love and luck,
Reagrds
Radhika
Dear Sir,
I’m not much into movies, but i do really make it a point to watch something interesting which come across. This movie Paa is excellent. Brilliant performances from Arundhati Nag, Abhishek, Vidya and my vocabulary is n’t good enough to find a word on the Debutant Auro.. There wasn’t even a dull moment from the time Jaya Madam has introduced the casting crew.
Abhishek made the role look very simple … i felt he was living it …. His third best performance after Yuva & Guru, now that being Auro’s father he will be under pressure to match his son….
Vidya never was a favourite of mine, not after she made a mess of the Bhool Bhulaiyya role (which was excellently done by Sobhana in Malayalam Version Manichithrathazhu), but i have to admit that now i am a fan of hers’. Pl do convey my Congrats to Vidya ……
I had seen may be 25-30 movies of yours (i feel the Movie Aks was the only mistake) and is a regular reader of your blogs. I have always admired you for your writing than your acting. Considered you the 3rd best actor in India after Mohanlal (after watching his Vaanaprastham), Kamal Haasan (after watching Dasaavathaaram), but has to admit now that you are undoubtedly the numero Uno…. what i admired about Auro is that not for even once i had a feeling that its Mr Bachchan on screen…. U really transformed into Auro…. I can’t even imagine Mr. Bachchan doing the KingKong act….
I feel / wish the movie will go on to be a Box office Super Hit ….. and will get minimum 8-10 awards in each of the awards ceremony..
I salute you sir for the outstanding performance you had given ….. one more hardcore Bachchan … err Auro fan is borne…
Congrats and Best wishes
#431- Menu
Jiski rahi bhavana jaisi,
Prabhu murat dekhi tin taisi.
Sir,
Incidence of sleeping off on chair and short term memory lapse, indicates fatigue. Your eyes also look very tired in all your interviews that I have seen on TV. Uninterrupted 7-8 hrs sleep shall do a world of good to you.
sincerely,
Dr Dhiren Buch
I want Senior AB to produce a new family movie /feel good movie with title AURO, Please register the name asap with Abhi in & as Auro directed by sensible people like Balki or OM Prakash Mehra or Ravi Chopra.
Regards
Shiva
Nareshbhai Bhatt,
So you’re going to India !! Lucky you .. Good luck for the ceremony in 2 weeks. Regards to the entire famiy ..
Love always,
Manish Parmar, UK.
I watched the movie today morning and enjoyed it a lot. I cried a lot also….As always you were great. I loved Abhishek and Vidya too. I hope you keep on working in path breaking roles.
Paa fantastic film.Great work done by a legend.I salute u my dear.
I would like to tell one thing regarding BB3 sir,Raju from no way was supposed to be evicted from the house.I think show people have done that for better TRP.
Pravesh is a cheap jerk thirsty publicity parasite.I do not think he got more votes than Raju.
We love u Auro.
my dearst Amitabh..
how are you my darling?
good evening to you..i missed you all day..
i hope you are well and filling good ….
i am at home now…my mother in law has left and i can be with you now as i wish to….
i am soooooooo tierd…..but thats the way it is….:))
i will be waiting for your new post….i have to….as allways..cant go to sleep with out it..
with out you…
all my love as allways..
yours for ever…
anat magen here in israel…
Hello Sirji,
im catching up AURO 2moro wid friends.
love as always
take care
this movie is awesome……………..
u r gr8……big b…………
Hello Amitji . It was indeed an experience to watch PAA .I must admit that Auro has left a lingering smile on my face . Thank u for it …….
HI Sir,
This is Fatma from Tanzania, Paa is such a film that touched my heart! hats off to you, indeed you are the superstar!
Auro rox…………love you n all the best!
FATMA.
hi amit ji,
take very good care of urself.
love u.
Today you must be a proud PAA …To a son like Abhishek who’s living upto ur name and to a movie , rather a experience like PAA………
Dear sir,
Happy birthday to your grand daughter navya and navelli .
Good to hear that PAA is running well in cinema houses in india. iam sure this second movie of ABCL COMPANY WILL RECOVER THE OREVIOUS LOSSES ALSO.
SIR, how is the resopnse of the movie abroad?
love and regards,
rajinder sehgal
Thanks Zainab
and FMxt, Everyone
Wish You the best
PAA
good nite swt drms
Hi Sir,
It will be very interesting to see you in a Tamil movie, specially doing those over the top action sequences. I have seen some Tamil movies I think they are very creative. There is a movie called “Autograph” by Cheran, It is a national award winner , I think Abhishek will be the best choice for the role. It is a very simple story with a simple and fresh screenplay.
Now let me tell you something that It’s my one of the dream to shake hands with you and Sachin Tendulka. I wish this will happen someday….!!!!
Regards,
Amit Pareek.
Vandana ,we will sit in the airport and will meet him..ha.ha.if only AB tells us when he’s arriving…B positive…God willing we will meet him soon. Arav sounds very sweet,give my love to him.thanks
Hai Sir,
This is ma first comment on your wonderful blog. Thanks for allowing us to get in touch with you. Thanks for all the effort to keep us updated.
Me n ma friends at college havent got to see Paa yet. Waitin for its release in our place (Thrissur, Kerala). The reviews on television and websites already signal another BIG hit from the BIG B!
I am a medical student and we have website for sharing latest medical info. We have written an article on Progeria and users have added few videos on Progeric children. The pages are witnessing visitor surge since Paa release! It indicates how much the movie has done to raise peoples interest in Progeria. Thanks for weaving a story around the rare genetic disorder and playing Auro, the progeric child. I hope scientists make a breakthrough and a cure is found in years to come as each life is special.
-Nishanth
http://www.lifehugger.com
Hi Sir
Aadaab
How r u sir?
U r simply the best.
We want more surprise sir. Black was superb and Paa more than superb.
No one can and will never be able to be like u.
U r not just a super actor but also a super human being.
I saw you only once in my life and that was when u came to mauritius for the shooting of a film produced by Mr Romesh Sharma marking his son’s debut.
Do come again sir. We miss u here.
God bless u sir
Allah hafiz
Hello Amitji,
Have seen Paa yesterday. Great film and your performance as usual was excellent. We had a different expectation going into the theatre (it will be very emotional) - well It still was, but it had such brilliant comedy, I mean Auro’s sense of humour - wow…we just laughed and laughed and had such a good time. Lovely film.
I may not see it again only for the simple fact that i don’t like watching movies where your character dies in the end(Sholay, Mukaddar ka sikandar and now Paa)
Thankyou so much for a Great film. I love you and hope to see you atleast once in my life:-)
Kiran
Dear Amit uncle,
Am writing this comment just because i want to get ur reply.
Congrats on the success of Paa.
with regards,
SUCHET GUPTA
My Dear Big B,
It has been sometime since I wrote back to you, but I read your blog regularly though. I have been waiting (patiently) for my chance to see Paa. Please convey my Belated Birthday wishes to your grand daughter Navya Naveli. You take care of yourself well.
With love,
Sandhya
Dear Mr Bachchan
This is my first visit on your Blog
Saw you on PAA yesterday
I have summarized your performance in Paa thru how Auro feels
Waqt se pehle umra ka ehsaas
thake haare kadmon ko gumnaan manjilon ki pyaas
Pheeka hota lahoo ka rang
Ragon ki ravaani mein phir bhi ek nayee umang
Be khauf samet lein rangeen lamhe
Na jane kis pal choot jaye inka sang
Bechain karti us larki ki masoon nazar
Ma ki ankhon mein samaye mere ghat te saam-o saher
Chaukhat pe dum leti nani ki saanse
Har aahat se letien meri khair-o khabar
Chand lakeerein bachee hain meri hatheli par
Woh jo mit jayein to chala jaaunga
Abki gaya tio shayad phir laut ke na aaoonga
PA aur Ma jo mil ke bichur gaye they mere aane se pehle
Un dono ko main apni akheri saanson mein baandh jaoonga..
Hope this says it all
You never stop surprizing us
Hoping to hear from you on my mail
DR VS Narain,Professor of Cardiology,CSM Medical University,LUCKNOW
Sir,
it is very sad to hear about the great SHAMMI KAPOOR. As Aamir Khan said once “Elvis was America’s answer to our SHAMMI KAPOOR”. He was the mad in dance and no body can beat him in romance. Give my wishes to him , I pray to see him well soon..
Dear Mr. Bachchan
Saw the pictures of the Chennai function (thanks to Krishna Ramdas at #460) and looks like you got shawls of every color under the sun but I like the yellow one. Nalli’s in Pondy Bazar must have had a very busy day……lol
Lakshmi
Amit ji, Saw Auro in Paa y;day..Brilliant movie with studendous acting by one and all. Background music keeps the movie even more engaging..But hats off to you for such a remarkable performance. Outstanding - you as rightly said are the paa of the entire film industry..Most touching movie in recent times and cinema par excellence:-)
My dearest Amithji,
How are you ?
:)) 
Basking in the success of PAA? You should be !!!
The way you have worked for this movie! what with prosthetics et all, you rightly deserve to just lay back and take in all the praise/compliments coming your way.:)
Watched the ‘Rann’ trailer recently. I must say that I was a little relived to see you in your real ‘avatar’. Auro has been soooo ingrained in the brain, that when I think of you only Auro ’s face pops up! That’s how powerful your performence is in PAA!!
You always see to it that , anybody in the industry is not well, you promptly visit them in the hospital. it just shows how kind hearted & sympathetic you are, irrespective of their stature. It definitely makes a world of difference to them, when you visit them.
Another million thanks to dr udwaidia, only because of him we could watch ‘Auro’ now! is’nt it? Please , Amithji, convey my belated anniversary wishes to him.
Amithji, you forgot to mention Arundhati Nag, your ‘bum’ in the movie, she too is from south! She too has done a very , vey good job in the movie. Very mod & affectionate nani.
waiting for the new post.
till then bye,
my love to you always,
kalpana kakade
PS………………..the movie is doing just fine as it is, so please, there is no need to change anything.
Unbelievable! Just unbelievable!!!
PAA is a great show from Auro. Found a film with ‘Amitabh Bachchan’ in credits but couldn’t find him at all. It was really an Auro show all alone.
‘All alone’. I mean it. What all other departments like Story, Script, Screen play, Editing, Music etc were doing? Even length of the film could have reduced by 20-25 minutes.
Main advantage of the film is nowhere MAKEUP overtakes Auro. It’s his body language who plays a great part. (Remind Auro in school with his friends, Auro accepting prize, Auro playing with his Paa, Auro enjoying with Bum etc etc. So many of them)
With due respect to him, I really feel that it was too difficult task for a director like Balki. If others would have done some efforts, PAA would have created history in Indian cinema. Please note, none of the critics have given more than 4 out of 5 to PAA. Does it not show lack of efforts from all other departments of the movie?
Do you remember Sachin Tendulkar missed a chance of chasing 350 runs against Australia in Hydrabad recently? Though he made 175 runs with his extraordinary efforts, people will still say Sachin can not win matches by chasing big total. He missed a great opportunity in that one-day match, which he got once in his entire career.
I think, same thing happened with Big B.
Are there intelligent people available to work with these kinds of SUPERLATIVE PERFORMANCES?
Hats off to you Sir…sorry…. Hats off to you AURO…
Prashant Patil, Pune
Dear Sir,
I take this opportunity to introduce myself as one of your most ardent fans and followers. I saw the movie Black in Leicester, UK. It was a housefull show. This is when I told my friend Paul who would always ask me how big is A Bachchan? I told him ‘This is A Bachchan;, He is god
I have created this project for the development of the state of Uttar Pradhesh. The possiblity of my project is creating abundance in terms of wealth, employment, health and medical facilities for the people of Uttar Pradhesh
You are one of the most powerful leaders for the people of your state, you are coming true of dream every person has. You have the personality and charisma to create a dream and vision for people
Sir, I request and invite you to visit a simple website I have created http://www.jpbeer.in - JP stands for Jaunpur - the first district where I am launching this project
Further, a humble request to be able to arrange a meeting with you, to discuss in detail what’s possible
Sir, I look forward to your leadership and support and most importantly seek your blessings
May the magic of A Bachchan live on till eternity…
Best Wishes
Parashar Pandya
hi waiting to watch ur movie PAA…congreats on ur effort on this film
divya
PAAAAA itne saaaaaaaaare kaaaaaaaam or ek hi din mey or 1 hi PAAA nee?????
aap PAA to ho, JAADUGAR bhi or MUKADDAR ka SIKANDAR bhi
ishiliye kar sakatao hoooooo
yehi raaz hey aapka..
chhoti Navya to bahut tej hey
sweets nahi, naya dress nahi, video game nahi
bass movie dekhiiii..kya baat hey..
haan yeh bhi sahi hey, baki sab chheze to mil hi jaati hey vaise B’day pe
chalo, humm abhi futate hey..pir wapash ayenge….jaishe hi naya blog ayega
or haan naye blog mey hospital ki baate mat likhiyega _()_ plzzz
shayonara tata tata bye bye lub ya
hey amitabh bachhan ji…..u r god of us..wat a gr8ttests performans in movie paa. i saw this movie atleast 3 times…such a all time fav movie of bollywood….u have never compitteter ..u r one man show in our bollywood…god gives u mahh age..keep rockin..we always loves u amitabh ji….u r king of bollywood…not srk..only u,,,god always bless u
Hey Sirjee…ye kya kar diya? PAA…very nice film…congrats for that…lekin sirjee, the fish wala dialouge thoda ..Fisherman pe jyada nahi kya?
Sirjee ..how will the fishermen survive? and India bhi kitna badnaseed deko…usko 3 sides se samundar mila hai….Agar fish koi khayega nahi toh fisher man kya karega?….aur fir is samundar ka kya karte?
and amit ji i want to see u….climax of paa is too good..but m was crid last 15 min of climax such really emotional climax……….u keep in mah heart
Dear Amitji,
Just back from Paa. Am absolutely smitten by Auro… completely fida
BTW…. did you forget to be in the film….. LOL!
No one could have played this role except you…. love you Auro!
Anshu
Watched “PAA” yesterday and was amazed at the performance of everyone and specially you… You truly are a gem and only one of your kind…
Thanks,
Darshan
amitabh sir
you are really the god of indian cinema
i watched paa today and it touched my heart deeply ..
you have shown all possible emotions and problems of today in india..
i know this kind of movie in which media is target will no hit box office as good as it should because they will not promote it….but it touch my heart and like me hearts of 130cr indians.
and one thing more
“AURO rocks with that signature dance and his cute and lovely smile”
with regards
sahil pahwa
delhi
Sir,
A beautiful movie Paa is. A lot of efforts go in making a film and so did this film require. Brilliant makeup and and the efforts put in. But the best part of the movie was its start when Mrs Jaya Bachchan reads out the credits. Usually I have seen that people just walk away when the credits are playing after the movie and at times when its at the start of the movie they comment that “arre abhi toh movie chalu bhi nahi hui. filal sirf nam dikha rahe hain.”
But sir brilliant way of getting these people to be noticed who are not in front of the frame. Who layman never knows about? The amount of efforts that are put in by them and u that make a film complete. thanks a lot sir.
Btw I just saw the movie and have returned home. Brilliant acting… Auro was very very 12 year old child. loved it.
thanks….
Dear Mr Amitabh Bacchan,
Congratulations!!!. You did a fantastic job.
I was spellbound by the performance of Abhishek, Vidya and Arundhati Naag.
Regards
Rajesh
Plz wish Ur grand daughter Navya Naveli a verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy happy birthday from all of us
hugs & kisses
take care
lots n lots n lots of love
Swati Pai
USA
sir,
i saw ur movie paa today and i don’t know wht to say…u were just awesome…..i request u to do more of these kind of movies(which i call as meaningful cinema) at this stage of ur life…thank u so much for the movie Paa..
good night
We saw PAA at AMC Mayfair in Milwaukee and everyone in the theatre was totally speechless - words cannot describe the impact of the movie and its message. Once again, you have set a new standard for the industry and the Legendary Amitabh Bachchan has risen beyond his own image to the greatest actor in the world! BLACK seems to fade away in comparison to PAA. Congrats and look forward to more!
Amit uncle , Just watched PAA…..a big thank you for giving us this movie…..
Shall watch it again coz its worth watching twice….I thought that Black was your best but now after watching PAA, this is your “one of the best”……your best is yet to come….
Love
Ritu
paaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaapaapaapaapaapaaRocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Dear amitji,
I enjoyed watching your movie last night . I felt inspired that i sat up and wrote a detailed review on the movie in my website http://www.mads4u.com. The first movie i have reviewed on my blog.I would be honoured , if you could read through it .The link is http://www.mads4u.com
Regards,
Mads
DEAREST NAVYA NAVELI,MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY,MAY GOD FULFILL ALL WISHES ,GOOD HEALTH AND BE A NICE HUMAN BEING LIKE YOUR NANAJI.
FOR AMITJI,
AB: TO THE UNIVERSE If you like me, raise your hand. If you don’t, raise your standards.if you haven’t seen PAA……..run nowwww….as RANN is coming soon…….LOL
Jai Harivansh Rai ji.
Jai PAA.
PAA…Speechless. I wish, will started AURO FANCLUB in my city Rajkot-Gujarat, with your permission. The club will active poor children aducation and other activities of children. I am waiting for your answer.
Yashpal Baxi,
Shreem
Sahakar Nagar Main Road,
B/h, Mahila College,
Kalawad Road,
Rajkot,
Gujarat - 360 007.
Dear Amitji,
This one is the most inspiring and sure to create history as anticipated and said earlier.Thanks for a great performance.Simlicity personified!!!
barendrakumar@gmail.com
dear sir
i m writing first time. i just saw paa today as usual u did ur work unquestionable. i m always a big fan of urs. apart paa (not much word required for this movie as its ur masterpiece) i want to say one thing i always wonder u in MAHABHARAT as in the role of BHISHMA PITAMAHA. If u get the chance, if some good director make MAHABHARAT movie, please please try to do that role.
One thing more sir why u not thinking about direction? Just make it sir it will rocks. I promise u no one on this earth know LIGHT - CAMERA - ACTION better than u.
I know u hv not much time to reply ours Comments but if u r reading my comment i m happy.
with best wishes
some of urs fan (unknown in ,000,000,000)
from west bengal
PAA
Great response
Great reviews
Auro
shines worldwide
Hello Amitabhji and Jayaji,
PAA was great.Saw it first day in New Jersey theater.
Sorry to hear about Shammi ji Kapoor. We still remember his YAA—Huuuu—.
Happy Birthday to Navya Naveli. Great gift from Auro - PAA.
Dr F Udwadia must be so happy to see you. His great achievement of saving you .(when all except Jayaji lost hope of your life.)
Was so very happy to see Jayaji at the beginning of the movie.PAA.
You know I am die hard fan of Jayaji.
Lots of respect to both of you.
Regards,
D.B from USA.
Right, actually just came back from the screening and have to say that this was one bollywood movie, i wouldnt mind watching the second time..
well sir, the most fascinating thing about you is your energy level at this age, but ofcourse it is only a mind game, else u r just as old as you feel but the most important hing i wanna know from you is how do you discipline yourself on a daily basis to do good work, inspite of so many temptatious things around you, not to mention the excuse of any man of your age to take things lightly..
What is the most important thing that drives you to work, the thing or spark that actually makes you to stick to your daily schedule, not disregarding the facts that yes you do get appreciated but that power to think , believe and act on those instincts,
ehat exactly is that spark or inclination of your life which makes you to continue on the path which is the goal of every individual; the drive to perfection in ones work to make him special, unique or for that matter great!!
regards and hats off to you…
awaiting your inspiration…..
#487 Manishbhai. This is part 2 of our India trip. 1st part was in August when we went to Gujarat State to see family, now it is Chennai/ Tirupati and hopefully Pondcherry or Bangalore.
Regards to your family too.
Naresh
Thanks to Balki for preparing the script that only Amithab can perform.Love to see the stupendous performance from you.
Sir,
Like millions others I’m an admirer of yours.I just wanted to inform that your new release ‘PAA’ is available for full viewing on bharatmovies.com…….I’m unsure if it’s by an arrangement with your production or is a record and paste job for a quick buck………….
I write to you as a genuine well wisher.
I hope,wish and pray that your film does well.
rgds,
nikhil.
Dear all,
Regarding PAA at the Box Office:
http://www.ibosnetwork.com/newsmanager/templates/template1.aspx?a=21906&z=4
Manish Parmar, UK.
Dear Sir,
I am spell bound & speechless.So is my 6 year Old son.I wish I could have shown you his utter delight & excitement every time Auro would appear on the screen.
Watching a film which can bring cheer and happiness with my family, I feel its worth seeing it.
I deeply congratulate you & your entire team of ” PAA ” on this extraordinary work.
Warm Regard’s
Sharad Shrivastava,Sapna & lil Arjun
Mumbai.
Mr.Bachchan , u did a wonderful job n to d whole team of paa a big big congratulations 4 making such a wonderful piece of work….well i saw it in a houseful show n hope n wish all shows go housefull……….tc
Welcome home,
home … sweet ….home!
Heat the house, family, mmmmm, good
joy, ecstasy, hope, sadness …….
exaltation and self-oblivion ……
I do not know anything about the Indian film industry and I do not ashamed
but your hand, wrote beautifully about this event, my eyes I see your lips smile
my ear, heard cry of glory and honor …… for PAA
in my country
Rumble where the blind is king,
are few people who have heard of PAA
but
have heard good and we hope …….. through the Internet, watch less, if not
PAA whole movie:)
you imagine?
Yesterday at this time, we Romanians ……..
I watched an Indian film”My friends, the elephants”
India is a classic, here is new
heavy in my heart, the other a single TV channel 54: (
a film over 20 years, if not more
Paa movie, ……. and not only as …… go to our home ……… Today
Internet, who can afford
if no Internet ………… after 20 years, if she is healthy and not Patesti anything …….. while
i
and many people like me the Amitabh Bachchan fans ….. and man and actor
We have seen your films, over 200 in number
not one as the other ….. different from each
Indigo …. copy
Mathematics friends ……. oooohhhhh,
Mathematical Finance ……. yeeeee
retrieval, pleasant agony, …… but all the agony is
faith, resulting mathematical sad
Why grief is long?
and your joy while huge ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
is short?
I’m right, you’re a great philanthropist
bitter melancholy and remorse …. for friends with suffering
you can not go alone this weight on my shoulders
I am with you in this moment
and joy
and deception
Step by step, we will go in tandem
even if an ant to you, you are a mountain (I speak metaphorically and realistically)
and in life there is no room for an ant …..
I think that there ,……….. somewhere, anywhere and everywhere
someone like me
with you!
Even now you have said, with much love, but I felt that
in faith
and that says it all!
much love and respect,
my lord
aceeiaşi Roxana!
Dear Auro,
PAA did 95% business on sunday.its amazing Sir.might be superhit film.
Dear Megastar/Auro,
Please pass my wishes to little Navvya.
I am going to watch PAA agian and again.
Best Regards,
Pratik
Dear Megastar,
Please pass my best wishes to Abhishek as well as he has done a great job as producer and an actor.
Best Regards,
Pratik
Amitji,
superb,outstanding performance in paa.fantastic movie.after long time i saw a new subject in this film.really impressed.
Abhishek fantastic.mind blowing.
you both are superstar.
best regards,
PRASHANT, U.K.
Hi Amit Sir…….
Conratulations……for Grand Success of Paa…
Hi,
I saw Paa the other day.Great movie,hats off the to the make up team.They did a great job .You were awesome as usual,the body language was terrific.
The only thing i didnt like about the movie was the way kids are shown to speak to like adults..i noticed that in Cheeni Kum as well..may its what the director wants.But i dont like the idea of 12 year olds being called sexy or talking about suicide.
On the whole movie was very touching.
It’s a dream team in PAA movie.First and foremost I would like to congratulate you for the exceptional and brilliant performance in PAA.You just are the best of actors of India.The vivid potrayal of AURO brings back the true essenence of childhood.
The performance is so lively that I took home AURO with me after the movie.
Truely as said that God lives in a child’s heart, I appreciate the mesmerising performance given by you.Till date I judge the best ever by an Indian Actor.Heartly Congratulations to you Sir.
We fans are awating more perfomances from you,because you never ever disappoint us.
Wish your great health……..
Watched you in Virudh and in Black
and in Kabhi Khushi and a few others. Remarkable would be a gross understatement. Have always had a profound admiration for your work. I doubt if there would be another Amitab or a another Dilip kumar……….. ever.
May Allah bless you with Health
NAMASTE AMITABH UNCLE JI…..GOOD AFTERNOON….
AP LOGO KE LIYE EK ADARSH HO…APKI PERSNALITY OR APKA NATURE APKE FACE SE HI JHALAKTA HAI KI AP KITNE ACCHE HAI…
MAINE PAA MOVIE ABHI DEKHI NHI HAI,ABHI KAFI BUSY TIME CHAL RAHA HAI..PR MAI JARUR JARUR DEKHUNGI…ISKE TRAILERS HI ITNE ACHE HAI THO MOVIE THO BHUT BHUT HI ACHI HOGI….I WISH AP JO CHAHE VO SB PURA HO..
BE HAPPY AND GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS…
hi sir how are u
kya apne mera aapko diya hua nam padha “saboon(soap)” kaisa lagaa bataye
paa is excellent movie.
HIIIIIIIII AURO!!!!!!!!!!!! HW R U??????? U KNW U R SOOOOOOO CUTE, SOOOOOOOOOO LOVELY & SOOOOOOO INTELLIGNT!!!!!! LOVE U SOOOOO MCH DEAR!!!!!!!!!
HIIIIIIII AMIT JI……HW R U???? THANKZ 4 GIVING US SUCH A WONDERFUL MVE!!!!!!U R JST XCLLNT!!!!!!!I EXPECT THESE ALL CHALLENGING MVS FRM U ONLY!!!!!!!!
How R U Sir,
Auro ka Make-up lena ka video ham dekke aur suna uss time app ne pani tak vi nehi piye… mera man me ek question aaya, pani piye bagar app gala sukh ka kashi nehi laga… hamlog aksar dekhte hai… khuch der tak pani nehi pine se gala sukh jata hai…..
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Hey Our Big B is nominated for indian of the year in entertainment categorie.
So whoever wants can go and cast his vote here.
http://www.indianoftheyear.com/entertainment-vote09.php
Love u Big B.
dear sir,
no doubt you are one of the best actors in the world….but your blog is full of self-praise and puts us off sometime……..let others do the praising……tell us more about your experiences in the film industry and your family members and their wonderful exercises….you never speak about your brother Ajitabh for example…….it would be nice to hear about his whereabouts etc…..thank you and hope you will change your blog-contents…..
warm regards.
Great Article! Thanks!