Posted on: January 26, 2010 - 11:48 pm
Prateeksha, Mumbai January 26, 2010 Tue 11 : 47 PM
At the Dance India Dance with Zee and Mithun … promoting Teen Patti
With the Army and the children from up in the North, Pooch close to the border ..
Pensive and apprehensive at electronic interviews …
Kolkata … Netaji Subhas Indooe Stadium and the school show … memories of Yaarana song shoot..
I was to be on a flight to Delhi by the afternoon, but delays in departure kept pushing the timing further back. Delhi is fogged out, weather wise, its Republic Day, 26th January, the parade and fly past can bring the entire country to a stop … and so it did .. The flight due to depart at 4 PM was getting scheduled for 9 PM. It would have been futile to fly out in the middle of the night so I have stayed back and shall leave tomorrow..
I felt good to have stayed back .. was going to give me another opportunity to get beneath the duvet early. But as you can see its getting on and shall be another late night.
The body is brighter today ; agile and swift in movement. A good night’s rest is so important. Just takes care of so many things.
The course of a day in the life is so varied. Moods, dresses, temperaments later, you begin to wonder which was the personal. Or rather which was me. Many a times we are asked in the course of a conversation with the media, who we really are. But do we have an honest answer for that ? Never ! Not because we want to be dishonest, rather we have never had a moment to sit and think about it.
But I shall agree with those that asked me that question, that playing a different person almost everyday, shall eventually result in us being devoid of any personal traits that we may possess. Or when we do address ourselves in a personal capacity, there is very little left within us to address.
So are you constantly on camera ? Do we imagine that we should be rehearsed to believe that no matter where we are and what we do we are indeed being watched and observed. So does that put us in this most enviable situation, where we shall never be alone, that we shall have to be performing all the time and that a modicum of my personal self shall be perpetually destroyed and buried.
That is a pretty sad state to be in. Not just for me , but for anyone in that condition. We loose ourselves in our ethics of work, but we then loose all and everything that belongs to us personally. Or is it that we pretend all the way to the box office and then no more.
A point to ponder, but within our own. And ourselves.
Its 60 years of our Republic and as a promotion for the film on the media, RANN, they asked me to read the news out to the public on a topic which would cover the entire sixty years. Job done and apprehensions continue.
If I were to abandon asking anything now and hope that the work done is satisfactory, it would be and would be really wrong. Changing ones identity is not recommended. My Father had once propagated through deep understanding of the Country, that we should learn to abolish our surname, in order that we are recognized as humans and not some obscure members of a tribe or culture or caste, because that is what is dividing society. Why can not a Ramesh Kumar Tripathi, be just Ramesh Kumar without the addition of the Tripathi. Because Tripathi gives away the premise that we are in. Society would be better built if this revolutionary act could be adhered to.
But no !! The ethics of the issue are much stronger than our personal ones, so getting recognition would be difficult. Finding balance improbable !!
But the world is strange. Divisions in society were invented by man alone. Ease of reference, ease of conduct could have been reason enough. May be he likes it. Likes it that divisiveness pays. Augurs well for those that control us and govern with the intent of keeping us separate. It weakens us. Our strength in holding hands together could have been disturbing for those that ruled us for so many many years. Maybe their policy remained ingrained within us. But wherever and whenever colonization occurred, this basic British exercise remained and to their credit worked.
Many writings by the pen, into rules, laws of the state, have remained much after they have gone. And I wonder why there have been no changes to suit our constitution and life. They were a police state. We are a free state.
The nation needs to know … but will it really !!
Loveyouloveyouloveyou …
Amitabh Bachchan
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Dear Amitabh,
I’m a huge admirer of yours and a huge music fanatic. I am currently 19 years old and a huge fan of Hindi music. I have been waiting since I was 6 years old to hear the songs from Gayak (1996) that Big B cassetes had the rights to.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMaYpHrgZ9o a youtube petition
Please Big B, it is my dream to hear these songs in full and I have been praying/hoping for over 13 years for these songs and with no such luck or info!
Please Please listen to my plea and somehow get these songs to my heart just like your movies have filled a huge void in my life with gems like KKKG and Black. Itunes, youtube, online radio, tapes whichever format but please I can’t stand the wait. =[
my email is ishqvishk@gmail.com
Please don’t ignore this! =[=[
Your one of the most powerful figures in bollywood, only you can make it happen . PLEASE please please pleasee
- Priya
Dear Amitabh,
How are you? Please tell me which types of books u like to read.
and Amitji, no yellow line. many days passed please start filling up.
Wow Amitji! You look amazing! Thanks for the pictures:-)
my dearst Amitabh…
good evening dear..how are you ?
i hope you had a good day….
thank you for the lovely pics..
you look great!!!
love you alot..
all the best and my love..
yours for ever..
anat magen here in israel….
thanks for so many lovely photos.
Dearest Amitji,
Jai Hind !!! Happy Republic day to you and all my FmXt…. Glad to see your snap with close up after a long time and glad to know the contents of it like Kolkata … Netaji Subhas Indooe Stadium and the school show … memories of Yaarana song shoot…..
Yes Amitji, I totally concur its man who created the difference in every way rather than making a difference more !!! but what to do, can we change their mentality????
Without acknowledging my near&dear FmXt, my comments in the blog will be always incomplete and they are - 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,Ramanathan, Yours Truly, $unita – California, Anat Magen, Vikas (kuwait), Lily D’Penha-Frankfurt-Germany, rupam, Rajiv G, Alok Shrivastava, Devkishin, Reeham, Phyllis (PB) in Texas, Sillyscientist, anand.ajayp ,Pratik Rana, Rupam, Rashmi, and Srinivas Kappagantula
Sarkar, please take care of your health. May God bless you for good health & longevity of life… Luv you Auro!!!
Luv U Always,
Srinivas Kappagantula
Namaskar Bachchan Sir
Wish you a very Happy New Year!!!May God Bless you a very good health and an OSCAR award for your awsum performance in the movie PAA in 2010.
I hope you remember me…this is astro-numerologer and face reader Sachin K Rastogi from new delhi.The guy who visited at your doorstep 3 months back on your birthday just to give his astrological research work on your HOROSCOPE……but failed to give his work in your hand.
I felt very happy when u replied me and apologized for not meeting after doing promise to meet me personally at JALSA. You can click and read comment no.3( http://bigb.bigadda.com/?p=3872 ) . The day i read your comment I got to know more about your upbringing status…..I SALUTE your parents for this kinda positive upbringing.
Sir I also got a call from your office on 19th oct 2009…..Mr aadesh asked my address and promised me a letter from your side.But sorry to say I didnt recieved any kinda letter till yet.
Sir its my personal request I would like to give my astrological research work in your hand at ur doorstep.I need 5 minutes appointment.I can again visit at your office from New Delhi.I guess being a DELHIITE I am not asking too much.
Thanks
OM SAI RAM
Sachin K Rastogi (new delhi)
09350405112
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Dear uncle,
Hope you are in the best of your spirits…..
First of all congratulations for all the awards that PAA has taken at the very beginning of this year.And I am sure there are many more to come by the way Mr.Bachchan……
And yes,it was really pleasurable to hear your say on Geo and star tv channels about the peace initiative ‘Aman ki asha’.
Saw you on Star news recently where you had gone for the promotion of Rann.I just couldn’t take my eyes off you for even a second.You look so charming and graceful,I don’t have words to express what it felt like seeing you…..
Now,I have one request.Please read my letter which was about you,in Khaleej times(Dec 9).But due to some technical problems with the site I cant get you to the link now.But please you will have to assure me you would read it when I get the link.It will only take two minutes off your busy schedule.I am trying from the same date to get your attention to it but couldn’t.And last time when I got your reply,there was no link in my comment
Take care uncle
Good night
Sweet dreams
Love….you…..a……..lot……..
Awesome pictures, Amitji! What a treat for us. Thank you, sir. Aapke chehre pe kitna noor hai. Bhagwan aapko bahut lambi umr de aur achchi sehat bhi. Jayaji se kahiye ki roz tilak ke sath kala teeka bhi laga diya karen, bhagwan buri nazar se aapko bachaye rakhen.
Thanks for the peek into Dance India Dance. My husband and I always watch the porgram (and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa) on Friday nights. Will wait eagerly for this week’s episode.
Pyar evam shubhkamnaon ke sath,
Jasmine Jaywant
Dear Amit ji,
You are really “cool”. I love Your work and You Sir for Your personality.
your looking very smart in all photos b’coz u r already the best.
Priya Sakhaa,
HI, how are you?
LOVE YOU LOVE YOU. . . . . . . . . .
WITH PURE LOVE. . . . . . . . .WITH PURE HEART. . . . . . .
LO I’m VE. . . . . . . . .with. . . . . . . . . . U
smita_nine@yahoo.co.in
Thank you for posting even more amazing pictures for us to savor, enjoy, and just stare at. I can’t wait to see Dance India Dance with you in that casual outfit-love the hoodie! You come across so perfectly in your electronic interviews, it’s hard to believe that you are so pensive. Maybe you are thinking of the new answers to the old questions. I have seen footage of that electronic appearance-who can forget that cool shirt?! You are looking more handsome every day!
I’m happy to read that you feel better and your body is more agile after a long night’s rest. But maybe you can shoot for two nights in a row some day.
I don’t really have anything to say about the politics and history of India. I’m not qualified but I wouldn’t want you to loose your surname. Although everyone knows who is being referred to when anyone just says ‘Amitabh’
Love you to the trillionth degree,
Rochelle
For JJ of NJ,
I know you asked everyone to move forward but I have to take a moment to applaud you for your stance on all the negativity that you were at the receiving end of yesterday. I am a little ashamed to admit that I used to think this ‘person’ behind the various weird identities was actually someone who was funny, intelligent and compassionate. How wrong I was.
Take care,
Shalini.
hello sir,
howz you doing ? Hope so you doing very well !
Looking for your reply !
hey .. cool pics in that grey sweatshirt .. nice!!
Gorgeous man.
Love you.
He doth raise his country’s fame with his own
And in the mouths of nations yet unborn
His praises will be sung; Death comes to all,
But great achievements build a monument
Which shall endure until the sun grows cold.
Zenice22@gmail.com
Dear Amitji,
A million thanks for sharing pictures of your most beautiful moments with children in Netaji Subhash Indoor Stadium in Kolkata. And at the Dance India Dance with Mithun Chakrabarti and Zee.
While greeting you on 60 years of the Republic Day, may I share my recent blog on the occasion:
Glamorized Republic Day Parade!
I had the unique privilege of witnessing historic scenes of ushering of the Republic of India, on January 26, 1950. The day dawned with a clear sky and sun was bright throughout the day. It was one of the coldest days in Delhi and men, women and children dressed in their best, came out to participate in this great festival. I recall the unforgettable scenes of enthusiasm and rejoicing that marked the beginning of a new era in Indian History when the Republic of India was born with the swearing in of Dr. RajendraPrasad as the first President. The high-domed circular Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan (then known as Government House) was brilliantly lit. Over 500 guests had assembled inside the hall. President Sukarno of the Indonesian Republic, his wife and several members of the Diplomatic corps, members of the Constituent Assembly and prominent citizens had graced the occasion. The outgoing Governor General, C. Rajagopalachari, our first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, beaming with pride and joy, the Deputy Prime Minister, Sardar Patel, the Iron-man of India, Cabinet Ministers, Judges of the Supreme Court and the Auditor-General of India, were present in the hall to witness this biggest national ceremony of the 20th century. Pandit Nehru and his other Cabinet colleagues were sworn-in soon after. The Speaker of Lok Sabha, G.V. Mavalankar, the first Speaker, sat in the front row. At the most solemn ceremony, India became a Republic amidst rejoicing, fanfare of trumpets and booming of guns. Outside the Darbar Hall, there were unforgettable scenes of jubilation. Large crowds of men, women and children had assembled in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Many of them had come from the adjoining States to witness the ceremony.
The thirty-five year old coach, specially renovated for the state drive, bearing the new emblem of Asoka’s capital and drawn by six sturdy Australian horses carried the President and drove out of Government House at a slow trot, escorted by the President’s bodyguard. All along the route the President was welcomed by shouts of “Jai”. Thousands of people had assembled and had occupied the streets, roofs, tree tops and all available vantage points along the route right from Government House to the Irwin Stadium. The President responded to the greetings of the people with folded hands.
At Irwin Stadium where three thousand Officers and men of the three Armed Services of India and the Police with massed bands had taken positions for the Ceremonial Parade. Here 15,000 people watched one of the most magnificent military parades in India’s recent history. Standing in an Army jeep and accompanied, Brig. J.S. Dhillon, the President inspected the Parade and went round the main stands, later taking the Salute at the march past. Consisting of the units of the Navy, Infantry and Cavalry Regiments, Services Contingents, the Air Force, a Boys’ units of the Punjab Regiment and the Police, the Parade combined color with precision, which the appreciative crowd acknowledge with repeated cheers. Seven massed bands, representing the Navy, the Army, the Air Force and the Police, provided music, the quality of which fitted with the general excellent pattern of the entire ceremony.
The simple and yet grand ceremony of the Durbar Hall, the excitement of hundreds of thousands of people lining the five-mile route through which the President drove in state and the spectacularly colorful parade at Irwin Stadium, where the President hoisted the Union Flag and took the salute, will remain in my memory for ever.
Today, India celebrates 60 years of its Republic Day with the annual military and cultural parade held in the Indian Capital of New Delhi on 26 January, the Republic Day of India. Before the parade starts, Mr. Manmohan Singh, the Prime Minister of India, will lay a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, commemorating all the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country. The President, then arrives at the saluting base in his motorcade, escorted by his bodyguards. The President is accompanied by a notable foreign Head of State – who is the Chief Guest at the celebration. The chief guest of 2010 will be President of Republic of Korea Lee Myung bak. Mrs. Pratibha Patil, President of India, who is also the Commander in Chief of the Indian Armed Forces, will take the salute. A 21 gun salute is presented, the President unfurls the National Flag and the National Anthem is played. This marks the beginning of the parade. Various divisions of the Armed Forces then salute the President of India. Floats showcasing the cultures of the various states and regions of India are part of the grand parade, which is broadcast nationwide on television (Doordarshan) and radio. Also part of the parade are children who win the National Bravery Award for the year. The parade ends with a flypast by Indian Air Force jets. The procession starts by moving down from the Rashtrapati Bhavan through Rajpath, past the India Gate and on to Connaught Place, the heart of the city, to enter the historic Red Fort.
Three days later, on the evening of January 29, a stirring ceremony known as ‘Beating Retreat’, is held. It is performed by the bands of the three wings of the military, the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. The venue is Raisina Hills and an adjacent square, flanked by the north and south block of the Parliament. The Chief Guest of the function is the President of India who arrives escorted by the ‘President’s Body Guards’(PBG), a cavalry unit. The ancient military custom of sending drummers through the streets just before sunset to warn the troops to return to their barracks before the flag is hauled down for the night, has been revived in a unique way. Twenty or more bands, from the three services, perform. The plaintive notes of the old hymn, ‘Abide with me’ is played. The bands fall silent and a solitary bugler takes up the hymn’s refrain. The final notes fade away-marking the end of the Republic Day celebrations.
The big difference between the inaugural ceremony in 1950 and now is the sad sight of tight security arrangements all over the site and the city. Delhi will be under hawk-eye vigil in the run up to the Republic Day celebrations with thousands of policemen fanning out across the city and a massive ground-to-air security apparatus being put in place. Mobile hit teams, anti-aircraft guns and sharpshooters of the National Security Guards will be deployed at various places while paramilitary and Delhi Police commandos will keep a close watch along the route of the Republic Day parade. Snipers will be deployed at high-rise buildings while a total of 105 CCTVs will keep tight vigil on people’s movement between Rajpath and Red Fort, the route of the parade which showcases India’s military might and cultural diversity. A multi-layer security ring will be put in place at Rajpath, where President Pratibha Patil will unfurl the tricolor and take the salute of marching contingents. A special emphasis is being laid on anti-sabotage checks, access control measures and intelligence coordination. The entire route of the parade will be covered by special security and anti-terror arrangements. Elaborate air defense measures, including deployment of anti-aircraft guns, have also been taken to check possible intrusion of air space. Besides, helicopters of the Indian Air Force will hover over the areas around Rajpath and all along the route of the parade. Other security measures like patrolling of crowded markets, checking and frisking in metro, railway stations and bus terminals have been tightened. Security at the IGI airport is also strengthened in coordination with the CISF. Checking and frisking have also been intensified at all entry points to the city with police setting up barricades to keep a vigil on all those entering the capital.
In this day and age, with all the security tension and economic melt down, do we need an annual Republic Day parade of this magnitude to flex our military muscles? A pertinent question posed and debated by India’s think tank of the day. Even the charm of the parade as a source of inspiration and pride in the early years of our Republic has given way to horror stories of barriers, security checks, frisking and myriad safety precautions. An embarrassing number of seats in the stands now go empty, as invitees are daunted by the stringent security regulations. Besides, the familiar formula of the parade is getting stale - an endless procession of regiments, bands, cavalry, antiquated artillery tanks and modern missiles, interspersed with schoolchildren and tableaux. Even the cost of the whole operation is mind boggling. A substantial proportion of the armed forces budget is diverted from November 1 onwards towards preparing for the mammoth exercise. Beginning January, the Delhi Police is focused on the parade and not the city’s law and order. On D Day, 196 companies of the Delhi Police and 55 companies of central paramilitary forces, consisting of some 35,000 policemen, are on duty. As well as some 800 commandos. Disbanding the parade totally may seem too unpatriotic to even think of. But perhaps one can think of cutting down on the endless marching columns and add some innovative touches. Maybe for reviving our flagging interest even include Bollywood in a big way to participate and present a glamorized Republic Day Parade.
With best wishes for Rann
Tilak Rishi (USA)
Namaste Amitabh Ji,
Aapko Gantantra Divas ki bahot shubhkamnaye.
Excellent photos.
Jai Hind.
Amit ji,
Great pics… Thank you and you look so vibrant… You talked about abolishing surnames and theoratically it seems the way to go, but in reallity would it work. I remember when I was in India and I think it still is the case for each type of form that one filled one was/is asked Father’s and or Mother’s name, however in these western countries everything starts with Surname or as it is called here “last Name”. I remember first day when I arrived here and customs person asked me what was my last name, I said I have had only one name… HAHA
Anyways thank you for the pics… Awesome
Regards,
Darshan
Well, first let me say THANK YOU FOR MY NEW SCREEN SAVER!!! WOW!!!
You have NEVER looked more handsome, Mr. Bachchan…
Namashkar Mr. b,
My word aapne tho sabke chutti kardi!This would actually apply to a woman but I am saying it to you”Age cannot wither nor custom stale….infinite variety”.You look so good really.Touch wood.
Yes Republic Day brings back fond memories of the that Day when we as kids would tog up in our woollens to take a walk to India gate and capture the front row so that we have a better look at our beloved Pandit ji and so many other things like the parade, the President’s salute ,the tableaus depicting the customs and traditions of the various Indian States and so on and so forth, evening Rastrapathi Bhavan being fully lit and so beautiful , the beating of the retreat , “President At Home”, lovely thoughts.Miss it sometimes.
So then you take care Mr. B and love you too.
Priya Sakhaa,
HI, how are you?
LOVELY photos………
YOU fascinate me………
CHANDAN SAA BADAN CHANCHAL CHITVAN
DHEERE SE TERA YE MUSKAANAA
MUJHE DOSH NAA DENAA JAGWALON
HO JAAYE AGAR DIL DEEWAANAA……..
TANN BHI SUNDAR MANN BHI SUNDAR
TU SUNDARTAA KI MURAT HAI……….
MUJHE DOSH NAA DENAA JAGWALON
HO JAAYE AGAR DIL DEEWAANAA………
with pure love. . . . . . . . .with pure heart. . . . . . . . .
Loveyouloveyouloveyou…
LO I’m VE. . . . . . . .with. . . . . . . . .U
smita_nine@yahoo.co.in
It is indeed sad to live in a society which is divided on the basis of caste, religion etc.This has resulted in evolution of leaders who waste no opportunity to spread hatred against our own countrymen.
I always admire the film folk who are above these petty things . There is great sense of oneness and togetherness.There may be professional rivalry but in personal life they are quite liberal and flexible. They mix up easily and have their own standards of morality and culture.
Amitji,
Thanks for sharing the pictures, so amazing how you manage to make time to be at so many places.
Will keep my response short..
Happy Republican Day to everyone..
Hope you have an awesome time in Dehli tomorrow
All the best always
Kishore
BigB Facebook Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5380871097
Dear Mr Bachchan,
Wish you and all our Fmxt Indian friends a very happy republic day.
Thanks again for posting pics today. A pic speaks thousand words….
More later
Arun
Hi there,
WOW! Those pictures are soo nice! I love when you post pictures!! You look soo handsome! I cant believe you are going to be on Dance India Dance. My best friend actually knows one of the contestants and I’M SOO JEALOUS THAT SHE’S GONNA GET TO MEET YOU! You seem to be doing a lot of TV recently, what with Bigg Boss, Bingo, Lift Karade, and now this! I really wish I could come to Mumbai and get on that Lift Karade Show! But unfortunately my parents would never let me lol, especially since school started yesterday!!
Anyways, I want to share the group that I started called “HELP MEHVEEN MEET AMITABH”, which about 250 people have joined urging you to meet me!! I figured that I have loved you for 5 years out of my 20 years of existence and I need to take measures to meet you and I hope this will do the trick! I am going to post this group (hopefuly as it grows larger and larger) everyday on your blog until you somehow contact me, either via email, webcam, phone, so we can arrange to meet!
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
I wholeheartedly wish with every fiber of my being that I could meet you. I keep watching interviews with you on bollywood hungama, cnn-ibn, etc. and I can barely stop myself from buying a ticket to Mumbai and camping outside of your house.
I really want to know how you stand being so damn gorgeous. I mean do you know how gorgeous you are? I hope one day that I can see you in person because I know someone who saw you in real life and she said you look better in person and that just flabbergasts me. I mean if you are so gorgeous on screen, then people who see you in person are probably blinded by your gorgeousness! I was watching this video of you from a show you did in Toronto in 1982, it was just mindblowing. You were performing Mere Angne Mein and women were just fawning all over you! I wish I was older or even born then so I could have gone to that show because, my god, you were just stunning!
Ok well I hope you click on the link and make my dream come true!!
Hope I get a response!
Lots and Lots of love,
Mehveen
USA
ps. I love you and like I said you are simply gorgeous!
Well… lovely evening… my gorgeous.. stunning.. charming and adorable dearest one..
Thank you so much for uploading such marvelous photos of you.. time is just strange… he treats the selected ones so kindly.. he adds to their own genuine charm loads and loads of charm every year.. and i can honestly with clear conscience say that you look amazing and gorgeous and you will look more charming every year than the passing one.. god bless you.. the selected one..
Gorgeous photos on the top… then this lovely word on the bottom.. ” Loveyouloveyouloveyou …” … how one can focus on between..??????????????????
Hi Amitji,
You look absolutely cool in the beige/ brown top. I will watch the Dance show on Zing this weekend. Shame the Delhi flight was delayed but at least you get some well deserved rest ahead of the big releases.
Best Wishes to Manishbhai, Srinivas and Vandana.
Regards
Naresh
My Dear Bigb,
Thank you for the lovely pictures.
Happy Republic day to you .
I love Auro….
My Respect and all my wishes to you as always.
Take care and sweet dreams.
Yours forever,
Mousumi mukherjee
Atlanta USA…..
Happy Republic Day to All my Fmxt…………
Amitji, profound reflections today. I do not think, though, that your personal self is at all destroyed or buried. It shines brightly through, illuminating everything, and it is that which gives you this aura that is “Amitabh Bachchan”. In a sense, every human being — all of us are acting, pperforming multiple roles simultaneously all the time. It’s an old cliche. But yes, those whose profession is not acting, do get more of a chance to be themselves. You are a very aware person, a very reflective person. You have the capacity to look deep within, and acknowledge — to yourself and to others — what you see there. So no cause for lament.
I’m very moved and impressed to learn of Babuji’s thoughts on surnames. He was a very forward thinking person, a very deep thinker, with not only a firm grasp of but a solution for at least a portion of societal inequities: removing the surname so cast cannot be identified. What an India that would have been. I think it is only in India (although I am not sure of this, and could be totally wrong) that your last name can reveal your cast and subcast, the region you belong to and the language you speak. Easy to categorize people, pigeon hole them and label them.
Your post today really makes one think.
Jasmine Jaywant
sometimes we wonder could there be a perfect world? luvs.
hai amitji
Very beautiful pictures, waiting for Friday to watch the program, you’re No. 1 will remain always No. 1.
love u
moses sapir
israel
Hello Sir,
Cool pics!! Thanks for sharing. Seeing you speak to the students has refreshed the entire post that you wrote the other day. I guess that’s why it is rightly said that a picture is worth a thousand words…However we are very greedy community, we want both the pics and also the words from you…lol
It is quite a noble thought to bring oneness in the society by abolishing our respective surnames. Pretty much like the “What an idea Sirji” campaign by Abhishek, wherein all the inhabitants of the village were addressed by thier phone numbers.
On a more serious note, it is the division in the society that bred all the problems. So an undivided society could well be the solution to all the problems.
Bunty
Hello Amitji,
How are you ??
thanks for the pictures. You look as dashing as ever.Nice thoughts today.If surnames get ruled out the world will be a better place to live in.But alas somethings are just not possible.Looking forward to RANN and TEENPATTI
Take care n lots of love
With you as always
Shubham
Dearest Amit ji
Namaskar!!!
Thank you very very much for sharing lovely photographs……..you are looking very handsome….
I am eagerly waiting for Dance India Dance…..you are looking cool on that outfit 
Aapko Ganatantra Divas ki shubhkamanayen…..
love you as always….
Hi Mr. B. How are you? Thank you for the pictures! It is wonderful for you to be able to share these new pictures via the blog. Otherwise we don’t see them until they are somewhat out of date. You, as always, look amazing. All of your FmXt appreciate the ability to share in all your current news and projects as well as in the wonderful and not so wonderful (accidents, illnesses) memories that you have described for us. Thank you for being so open to us. It does me good to see that you look healthy. Keep it up!!!
Jasmine Jaymant, glad to see you haven’t let that idiot imposter keep you away. I’m sure it made you feel good that so many of your family in here jumped in to your defense. Looking forward to seeing more of your posts!
Mr. B. Love and admiration, Mary Anne
OOPS sorry, it’s Jasmine JayWant…not JayMant…
AMIT JI, THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR THE PICTURES!!!
YOU LOOK GREAT IN ALL BUT MY FAV. ONE IS IN WHITE DRESS (STANDING ONE). NAZAR UTARNE KI BAHUT ZAROORAT HAI!!
JAYA JI, ARE YOU LISTENING?
LOVE TO YOU N JAYA JI TOO!!
JJ
Just yesterday I happened to read all those caustic remarks that were hurled at you, my sympathies to you my dear , I am sure u dont take them seriously anyway.Regardsand take care.
Dear Sir,
Thank you for sharing those wonderful pictures. Are your eyes blue? They look blue in some of the pictures.
Much love.
nice pics
saw u on zeetv dance india dance programme before aired.u r looking too concerned as u always.today saw bingoo also on utube.abhi and u both are looking good as u both r enjoying the game.love u lot
jyoti
Millions still live in slavery to pay the debt of their forefathers. millions sleep hungry ,die without medicine or live in jopad patti. Where is the dignity a free people shall experience. It was than. It is now. there is no difference for the common man.
Are we really free. Even you and i cannot bring more than five shirts through customs. Are we really free . What say you?
good u r getting chance of good sleep today.yes 8 hrs sleep make u soooooooooooo active.this is necessary 4 all of us.caste pe discuss baad mei kerenge.i hope this debate can end if we kill in ourselves ego points.that u know cannot possible
sooooooooooooo no solution
we love u tooooooooooo
jyoti
Dear Amitabh Bachchan,
Happy Republic Day again …
Such wonderful pictures of you ! You look very nice and I am happy to see you : )
I love you in this gray hoody : ) It looks familiar.
*
I have been called to work a couple of hours earlier than my shift and have to go now..
I will return much later and write to you more …
Have another good and refreshing night and a safe flight to Delhi..
God bless and take care.
With much love.
Tatiana S. USA
my darling Amitabh…
first of all i am happy that you fill good after a long and good night sleep….
happy that your body is brighter today…
you should do this more often….
i just love the pics…loved the first one very much..it brings out your beutifull eyes…your look there is just amazing…..and the ones from Dance India Dance just great..you look so casual and comfurtable….as if you were at home with family….your smile there is just heart warming….thank you so much for them….
i dont realy think that eny one would want to loos his last name..becouse that is who he is,but i dont realy think that should be a name for devision…
its your name….that is all..it doesnt say who you are..its only a name…
when you talk about being watched allways is reminds me the Big Brother or the Big Boss…allways being watchd at every thing they do..i heard that many work places and many more places have cameras and they watch every thing that happens every moment…some times its for the best and many times its not…
i am sure that you dont allways fill good about that …you being watchd allways where ever you go and what ever you do….but that is a V.I.P…
you are a V.I.P…
you are just great and i hope that tonight you will sleep well too just as you did last night..
so have a good night and sweet dreams…
love you alot…and thank you for what you are…
Amitabh Bachchan..
yours for ever…
anat magen here in israel..
Thank You for the pictures AmitSir.
Have to wait till Saturday for Dance India Dance!:-(
But…. the wait will be worth it.
Do Take Utmost care of yourself. Wishing You A Very Good Night.
Love & Respect
Bhavi.x
Awesome is the only expression comes to mind when I think about you! The incredible capacity you have for masses to bond with you is out of the world. BigB as you have mentioned, that you must have done something good in your previous life, to have it all. IMAGINE WHAT KIND OF LIFE YOU ARE GONNA HAVE NEXT? World class continued……
regards,
hi sir
first of all lots of congratulations to you for winning the awrds for the most amazing film paa and for becoming the child sensation of the year
sir now one request its my b day today and it will be great honour and joy for me if you can wish me on my b day
sir it is the request from one of your greatest fans
pls except it and wish me if you will wish me then it will be the best gift which i would have ever recieved on my b day and it will make my day as well as my life
thanks & regards
yours
ujjwal mehta
and yes pls do take a very good care of yourself
byeee
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
***Hope you had a nice ‘Repulic Day’, Sir! Sounds like you did…
Glad to hear that you will be able to get another good night’s rest…certainly seems to do you a world of good! You should be feeling really FANTASTIC after TWO night’s in a row!
***I love all these photos, you look amazing…I guess my favorite one would have to be…hmmm…no, I can’t choose just one…I love the one with you standing beside Mr. Chakraborty, with the microphone - you look completely at ease and ‘in your element’ there…I also really like the close up one of you in the white suit jacket with the pastel striped shirt…sooooooooooooo handsome…my GOODness! I also like the ‘hoodie’…Thank you for the photos!
***You asked: “So, are you constantly on camera?” Well, no…however, I can sort of relate to it…I work in a ‘customer service’ job delivering the mail all day…people hear my truck coming for BLOCKS…they see me, the truck’s huge door is wide open…I do my very best to return every smile, every wave…so, in that way, I DO sort of feel like I am ‘on stage’ all day…and I like it! I must admit that I am glad no one is asking me questions all day…and writing down my answers all day…that might be problematic…but the waving and smiling and being watched all day? I like it.
***I can see your Father’s point about ‘abolishing the surname’ in order to eliminate discrimination by tribe or culture or caste. I always found it very interesting that just by knowing someone’s name, you could tell where they came from…I never realized the part about caste being connected to it…
My friend, Gopal, would never even discuss ‘caste’…He had LOTS of roommates
and I can still remember one guy wearing a red string around his shoulder relating to his caste…but even after allllllllllllllllll these years, I still don’t know anything about Gopal’s situation…He said it was ‘wrong’ and should be abolished…it IS abolished now, right? I hope so…
***Thank you for the ‘loveyouloveyouloveyou’ at the end…how wonderful of you to say that…Ya know what??? I ‘loveyouloveyouloveyou’ right back!
Now I’m gonna go look at those pictures again…plus set up my new
’screen-saver’…I change it about every 2 or 3 days…it’s always you, of course.
Dear Mr Bachchan,
Why do you have to put up photos on the blog like the ones above? Now look what you have done! It is entirely your fault that I have fallen in love with you. Those pics hai rabba mein mar jawan.
Aaj to chhappar phaad kar de diya lol
Loveyouloveyouloveyou
Jyoti
amit ji ko mera charan sparsh.
you are looking so good.my father and me both are your fan.
-Abhinav kr Dubey
Hey, Mr. Bachchan…I was just reading Anat Magen’s comment above mine…
and she brought up a good point about some people’s jobs having cameras on them all day…I forgot…there are no less than 10 cameras on me at all times in that Post Office before I go ‘to the street’…I can remember, years ago when I first started working there, it made me feel kind of ‘uneasy’…seriously, there are cameras in the ceiling, cameras in the walls, strange little ‘black’ windows where supervisors can observe YOU but you can’t see them…and there are these ‘doors’ that can NEVER be blocked and NEVER be opened, because Postal Inspectors are behind them…watching…FREAKY!!! Anyway…I guess I am so used to it now that I just forgot they were there! So let me correct myself and answer your question again…Yes Sir, I AM constantly on camera! SMILE!!!
Adarniya Shri Amitabh Bachchanji,
Ganatantra Divas ke Shubh avasar par Aapko, Aapke Parivarjanoko tatha samast FmXT ko hamari aur se Hardik Shubhecha.
Sirji, total dashing look in all the photos… Good Luck for ‘RANN’ and ‘TEENPATTI’… hope you get another day of sound and peaceful sleep… Shubh Ratri and Keep Good Health…
—Aavjo
Dear Amitji,
Loveyouloveyouloveyou too much. Thank you for the fantastic photos - they are
really amazing. Love the sweatshirt hoody, you look really cool!
Glad you felt refreshed after having slept well and you will get the opportunity to do so again tonight. Hope the Delhi weather improves for tomorrow.
Good night and God Bless
Love and best wishes
Sangita xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Dear Amitabhji,
Fantasic pictures .These pictures yesterday and today have made the BLOG more colourfull and fascinating.
In white SALWAAR KAMIZ pathani suit and elegent shawl on your left shoulder, you look FABULOUS and cool .KAFI JACH RAHE HAIN SIR.
i agree with you and your father that we should get rid of SIRNAMES in india.I think this will solve many of our problems.But this looks an impossibility.
50% entertainment tax exemption for movie PAA IS WELCOME ,ALTHOUGH 100% EXEMPTION would have been more appreciated .
loveyouloveyouloveyou always,
rajinder sehgal
My Dear Mr Bachchan
I really appreciate you sharing so much of your precious life with us…lovely pictures,you look very well as usual…Thank you.
Hope you have another good night’s rest and a safe journey to Delhi.
May God always bless and protect you,your wonderful family and all dear FmXt
My sincere love always…
Saroj
My darling.. Thanks you for magnificent photos! I to the full enjoy them. I love your images, but on this photos you are simply amazing, my precious.! It is difficult to look away, the word of honour…) You handsome!!
My precious, successful to you of flight to Delhi today. I Congratulate you with Day of Republic!
Well that you vigorously and easily feel itself.. Good rest really has salutary force. It undoubtedly is very important. Care of itself please, the my dear friend..
Your thoughts concerning the one who you actually, playing this or that role are interesting to me. The Complicated question and it is even more difficult to answer on it. The Actor leads a life of the character, sometimes so it is difficult to come back to itself, again to become by itself. It is the integral and most difficult part of an actor’s trade. You always on a kind, what you did., even out of the camera. It is an back of your profession. I will agree with you that it is depressing enough circumstance…
Thanks that divide with us your thoughts and feelings., I understand you completely. Thanks for a beautiful post my dear.
Have a rest now, my dearest one.. Ahead new day so it will be even more successful and fruitful. Sweet dreams to you… With a prayer, warmth, care and huge gentle love to you. I embrace you.. Yours devoted and loving Lyudmila.
P.S: My dear, I am at home ). All will be good, thanks you the my dear friend for warm wishes and anxiety. I am very touched by your warmth and responsiveness. My love to you always and for ever..Good night..
अमित जी को मेरा चरण स्पर्श
आप इतने अच्छे लग रहे हैं..मेरे पिता और मेरे दोनों अपने प्रशंसक हैं.मैं सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी का छात्र हूँ.
अभिनव कुमार दुबे
Hello Amitji…its wonderful to see you and Mithu Da on the Dance India Dance stage. Its looks like two lost friends catching up with each other after ages.
Loveyouloveyouloveyou too much : )
hello sir
very cool pictures,thanks and Sir any news about film ZAMANAAT?
best regards
Thanks yet again for the pictures. these are always welcome. That stadium shot especially conveys a lot. I have always had that song and its visuals crystal clear in my mind as I have similarly ‘mastered’ so much of your other work. An aside — my favorite moment from the Bingo episode was the one where you recite from Agneepath and Abhishek lip syncs sitting right next to you. The ratings as you might know by now have surpassed the debuts of Dus Ka Dum, Khatron ke Khiladi and Big Boss 3. the host of Big Boss 3 can take consolation in the fact though that he was also an integral part of the Bingo episode.
perhaps the actor’s lot is just our common truth. Perhaps your profession makes explicit what Shakespeare would certainly have considered to be our most essential condition. That we always play parts. The original, uncorrupted, retrievable self might only be a gorgeous fiction. We are perhaps more defined by those parts than anything else. Or perhaps we do have an essential self but it can only be revealed piecemeal by way of those parts. The self has to retrospectively imagined to give unity to all those parts we constantly play. And yet we are not completely like those who ‘act’ for a living. For the actor it is not just about playing one part or the other but always having to correspond to the ’self’ of the image as well as the self all of us have to to commerce with. People relate to actors principally through the image they construct of the latter. They then give this image a self. The actor somehow becomes responsible for this ’self’ as well. A tension develops. One has to conform to two selves at one and the same time. Meanwhile the parts by way of which each self is manifested is in one instance the ‘roles’ and in the other the more private ‘roles’. One eventually starts bleeding into the other. When you said so movingly sometime back that you were not sure ‘who’ it was that grieved in your name when your mother passed away you in essence touched upon this entire matrix. I said then and I repeat now that all of this does not make the actor less of a self or more confused as a human than anyone else. If this is the truer condition of being a social being the actor would seem to be closer to it. But if and more crucially the human is really a being who is more usefully understood as the conductor of ‘acts’, as a being who engages (or not) in certain kinds of behavior, as a being who at any rate always seems to define life ultimately as ethical engagement framed by a moral or religious rubric, then the search for the self, leaving aside the poetic nature of this quest, might not be the most important question of this life. To act or not might be the question. One already is! What one might or might not be.. is it not better to ask.. what might one do?
There is a linkage here. Two questions or two answers. One must not feel too much, not feel indiscriminately for everything. In doing so one risks not feeling for anything. One must economize on feeling. One does not have infinite reserves of it. To do so is to risk becoming hollow. Much as to engage in certain kinds of action and to imagine these bereft of significance is another kind of hollowness. One might not be hollow at all but still act as if one were. This too is very dangerous for the self. It is a bit like the illusion of casual sex creates where one might feel it leaves no ‘mark’ on the self. When one plays a part the act of doing so changes one…
Dear Amitji ,
Thanks for posting the pics .They are great !!Looking forward to seeing the new movies RANN and TEEN PATTI .
Best regards,
Sudha.
Amitjee
Cool pixs and blog as always. You are always mind blowing, keep it up.
Regards
Amer Shoib
Big B Yahoo Group UK
Who’s a pretty boy, then..?!
Amit ji,
YOU LOOK AWESOME IN THOSE PHOTOS, I LOVE THE ONES IN THE HOODED TOP, YOU SEEM TO HAVE SCHEDULE AFTER SCHEDULE BUT YOU MAKE SO MANY PEOPLE HAPPY. ONE DAY I HOPE I WILL GET THE CHANCE OF BEING PHOTOGRAPHED WITH YOU, THIS IS MY ULTIMATE DREAM!!!!!!!!
SLEEP WELL
LOTS OF LOVE (as always)
YOUR NO.1 FAN FROM UK
I wondered why did Harivanshraiji gave up on Srivastava as his surname - I thought perhaps it was poetic liscence - but his intentions were deeper. Yes in India - surnames are so important - it defines who you are - hindu, muslim, brahmin, kshatriya. Why do we have to compartmentalise ourself or allow others to enforce that upon us? Yet again, I found, the elevated thought processes of an individual who lived beyond his times. A sense of well-being suffused me, reading that tiny sentence within your blog. I wonder what he (Harisvanshraiji) would make of this materialistic world clamoring after fame and recognition. Something deep and prodound I am sure, yet something, totally possible.
Past few blogs I have read of yours, there suggests a kind of lethargy and escapism, rising within you like a phantom that cannot be quelled or vanquished. Perhaps its time for you to take that hesitant step that seems to be persistantly clamouring for attention.
Hum sab yahin, aur aap bhi. Bas ek haath ki doori hain aur kahan hain jaana?
Peaceful rests and wishes of warm and wonderful day.
B
My dearest and showeeet Amitabh Bachchan ji, you are looking so damn GORGEOUS!!
The second photo of you makes me feeling like planting a nice kiss on your cheeks. Mwah!! Mwah!!.
The 4th and 5th photos, oh my god just love your style of standing. Looking rEAlly GOOD!!.
I am definitely going to steal the big poster of RANN when I go watch this movie in the cinemas. Got mesmerized by your lovely photos. Now going to read the post.
Love you heaps
Ashwini (Sydney)
Dear Big B.,
“Happy Republic Day”. Fantastic picture….I Love You.
Manish from CANADA
The identity crisis if there is one I think is only till the box office and later gets dissolved as it is just another job . The perk being that its a highly visible job coupled with a maddening crowd following . But given our culture and maddenning crowd following the role of a actor can be a demanding exercise (which you so adroitely manage) and can be a great nightmare to any of these western actors. Its a fantastic proposition to abolish the last name to remove these dissensions as we have been sitting ducks in this reagard when confronted with a more singular religious socities (with no intelectual riches or any serious values)which eventually controlled us. With our such rich and varied philosiphical and intelectual culture this simple fact of a united front has been compromised in the guise of universal acceptence and equality (and the politicians end up misusing the same) and we hitting our own legs with our own axes some times…….
Dear Amitabh Sir,
I just had one quetion in my mind.
Why si Sachin Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshkar missing in the new version of Mile Suur Mera Tumhara??
I think you should have taken the matter with Zoom Television.
Dear Amitji,
I liked those pics. I will write a bit letter.
Dr. Dave
Dear Sir, Thank You for sharing all those lovely memorable pictures with us. I am a bit worried flying to Delhi in a few weeks. We have got to be in Haridwar for the first snan on Shivratri. Hope the fog is cleared by then. I don’t think it is very safe by road or by air. But we are going for a good cause so hopefully the fog will be cleared in a few weeks. Hope you have a safe journey back home. Pranams.
We have changed our whole trip as Mummuji and Pitaji seemed lost when we told them that we are out of town for seven weeks.
We are in India for a week, then we are coming back to U.K. and then flying from here to New Zealand. We will be in U.K. for two whole weeks and then fly to NZ.
My pranams to you ,your family and all the lovely FmXt.
Hello Mr Bachchan,
hope you a had a good day and a good night too.
Thanks a lot for the pics you share with us
It gives such a inside in your day.
The question who one is, I guess most people ask themself that question.
I think just that an actor is more aware of that issue.
Wish you a nice new day.
Greetings from again snowy Germany
Love Sandra
Hi Ami ji
thankyou very much for the uploading nice pics…I like the top one…
Rgards,
manju
Om Sai Ram
Hi Sweetheart
Thanks a lot for the awesome pictures. You look dashing and a darling especially in the dance india dance photo. Love you a lot. I am very happy to know that you had a good night sleep and taking care of yourself. Actually you are doing me a favour by doing so. I cant see you in pain or when you are sick , it is as if i am in pain, so by taking care of yourself you are taking care of me as well. Thanks a lot for that. And as I already said you are my heart beat. So loads of love hugs kisses cares and prayers for you as always. ummmmah.
legend=amiatab bachan
you are not describabale in word ……………………gret ………so great..keep going
Dearest Mr Bachchan
Deliriously happy you are feeling fit and frisky after a good night’s sleep… what a beautiful habit if you were to adopt it more often… puts me in such a joyful mood that all I can say is LOVEYOULOVEYOULOVEYOU TOINFINITYANDBEYOND and the photos are incredibly gorgeous also…
I hope fervently that despite the myriad roles you adopt… not only the immense and varied demands of acting at your level, but also maintaining a public personna and deflecting the merciless scrutiny of the media … you do succeed in preserving a deeply private essence …. but it takes time and privacy and exclusion of all cameras and microphones… extremely rare commodities in the ten-ring circus of your life.
I remember the moment in the documentary on Madonna when Warren Beatty (himself no stranger to the lens) dryly observes that nothing seems to matter to Madonna unless it happens ‘on camera’ - her whole life is lived to this end. To be that consumed with fame and obsessed with image seems very hollow.
And paradoxically, no matter how great the power of the ‘image’… in our particular case the ‘moving picture’ was the catalyst which led to all us FmXt eventually ending up on this Blog, we still crave for the ‘real’ and the ‘private’ and the ‘personal’… even though these must effectively be denied to nearly all the admirers of a film actor nearly all of the time.
And yet the cry constantly goes up on the Blog… everyone wants to ‘meet’ their hero. And we clamour for details of your life away from the cameras. It is a fundamental human instinct to place supreme value on what happens in ‘real life’… and in ‘real love’. So surely our greatest wish for you Mr Bachchan should be that you too find whatever you need in your own personal and private domain, and are not so drained by the external demands that you neglect your inner spirit.
In the end, as they say, a mountain of newspaper clippings and a tower of DVDs aint going to keep you warm at night….unless you burn em.
So…. with one final expression of my indefatigable ineradicable irrepressible personal traits… LOVEYOULOVEYOULOVEYOU… Daisy
Hi Amit ji
Actually I like the pic white suite…[;)] you look stunning i tha…Love that…
regards, [:P]
ॐ श्री अमिताभ बच्चन,
नमस्ते, प्रणाम,
हरि ॐ तत सत,
Great pictures. Great reflections. Great insights. Great Republic Day. Great Colors.
Thank you for the pictures. It is great to see you in many poses, angles and situations. The Nataji Subhash Indoor Stadium was brilliant to see full of young aspiring children and in such order. Yaarana. Who can forget that image. As a child I remember vividly the black suit that lit up. The sunglasses. Who could forget the Neeta Singh scene teaching you dance steps for an upcoming concert for which rehearsals had began. Who could forget.
Surnames are important. More to others than some. Helps to establish order and hierachy in society and a lineage. Being able to trace heritage and your ancestors.
Love always,
Manish Parmar, UK.
Dear FmXt: I received this lovely email from a friend. The right day to share it with all of you.
Dr. Abdul Kalam’s Letter to Every Indian
Why is the media here so negative?
Why are we in India so embarrassed to recognize our own strengths, our achievements?
We are such a great nation. We have so many amazing success stories but we refuse to acknowledge them. Why?
We are the first in milk production.
We are number one in Remote sensing satellites.
We are the second largest producer of wheat.
We are the second largest producer of rice.
Look at Dr. Sudarshan , he has transferred the tribal village into a self-sustaining, self-driving unit. There are millions of such achievements but our media is only obsessed in the bad news and failures and disasters.
I was in Tel Aviv once and I was reading the Israeli newspaper. It was the day after a lot of attacks and bombardments and deaths had taken place. The Hamas had struck. But the front page of the newspaper had the picture of a Jewish gentleman who in five years had transformed his desert into an orchid and a granary. It was this inspiring picture that everyone woke up to. The gory details of killings, bombardments, deaths, were inside in the newspaper, buried among other news.
In India we only read about death, sickness, terrorism, crime.. Why are we so NEGATIVE? Another question: Why are we, as a nation so obsessed with foreign things? We want foreign T.Vs, we want foreign shirts. We want foreign technology.
Why this obsession with everything imported. Do we not realize that self-respect comes with self-reliance? I was in Hyderabad giving this lecture, when a 14 year old girl asked me for my autograph. I asked her what her goal in life is. She replied: I want to live in a developed India . For her, you and I will have to build this developed India . You must proclaim. India is not an under-developed nation; it is a highly developed nation.
..
YOU say that our government is inefficient.
YOU say that our laws are too old.
YOU say that the municipality does not pick up the garbage.
YOU say that the phones don’t work, the railways are a joke. The airline is the worst in the world, mails never reach their destination.
YOU say that our country has been fed to the dogs and is the absolute pits.
YOU say, say and say. What do YOU do about it?
Take a person on his way to Singapore . Give him a name - ‘YOURS’. Give him a face - ‘YOURS’. YOU walk out of the airport and you are at your International best. In Singapore you don’t throw cigarette butts on the roads or eat in the stores. YOU are as proud of their Underground links as they are.. You pay $5 (approx. Rs. 60) to drive through Orchard Road (equivalent of Mahim Causeway or Pedder Road) between 5 PM and 8 PM. YOU come back to the parking lot to punch your parking ticket if you have over stayed in a restaurant or a shopping mall irrespective of your status identity… In Singapore you don’t say anything, DO YOU? YOU wouldn’t dare to eat in public during Ramadan, in Dubai .. YOU would not dare to go out without your head covered in Jeddah.
YOU would not dare to buy an employee of the telephone exchange in London at 10 pounds (Rs.650) a month to, ’see to it that my STD and ISD calls are billed to someone else.’YOU would not dare to speed beyond 55 mph (88 km/h) in Washington and then tell the traffic cop, ‘Jaanta hai main kaun hoon (Do you know who I am?). I am so and so’s son. Take your two bucks and get lost.’ YOU wouldn’t chuck an empty coconut shell anywhere other than the garbage pail on the beaches in Australia and New Zealand ..
Why don’t YOU spit Paan on the streets of Tokyo ? Why don’t YOU use examination jockeys or buy fake certificates in Boston ??? We are still talking of the same YOU. YOU who can respect and conform to a foreign system in other countries but cannot in your own. You who will throw papers and cigarettes on the road the moment you touch Indian ground. If you can be an involved and appreciative citizen in an alien country, why cannot you be the same here in India ?
In America every dog owner has to clean up after his pet has done the job. Same in Japan ..
Will the Indian citizen do that here?’ He’s right. We go to the polls to choose a government and after that forfeit all responsibility.
We sit back wanting to be pampered and expect the government to do everything for us whilst our contribution is totally negative. We expect the government to clean up but we are not going to stop chucking garbage all over the place nor are we going to stop to pick a up a stray piece of paper and throw it in the bin. We expect the railways to provide clean bathrooms but we are not going to learn the proper use of bathrooms.
We want Indian Airlines and Air India to provide the best of food and toiletries but we are not going to stop pilfering at the least opportunity.
This applies even to the staff who is known not to pass on the service to the public.
When it comes to burning social issues like those related to women, dowry, girl child! and others, we make loud drawing room protestations and continue to do the reverse at home. Our excuse? ‘It’s the whole system which has to change, how will it matter if I alone forego my sons’ rights to a dowry.’ So who’s going to change the system?
What does a system consist of? Very conveniently for us it consists of our neighbours, other households, other cities, other communities and the government. But definitely not me and YOU. When it comes to us actually making a positive contribution to the system we lock ourselves along with our families into a safe cocoon and look into the distance at countries far away and wait for a Mr.Clean to come along & work miracles for us with a majestic sweep of his hand or we leave the country and run away.
Like lazy cowards hounded by our fears we run to America to bask in their glory and praise their system. When New York becomes insecure we run to England . When England experiences unemployment, we take the next flight out to the Gulf. When the Gulf is war struck, we demand to be rescued and brought home by the Indian government. Everybody is out to abuse and rape the country. Nobody thinks of feeding the system. Our conscience is mortgaged to money.
Dear Indians, The article is highly thought inductive, calls for a great deal of introspection and pricks one’s conscience too…. I am echoing J. F. Kennedy’s words to his fellow Americans to relate to Indians…..
‘ASK WHAT WE CAN DO FOR INDIA AND DO WHAT HAS TO BE DONE TO MAKE INDIA WHAT AMERICA AND OTHER WESTERN COUNTRIES ARE TODAY’
Lets do what India needs from us.
Forward this mail to each Indian for a change instead of sending Jokes or junk mails.
Thank you,
Dr.. Abdul Kalam
I humbly request you to forward this to every Indian……
.
.
.
. Pranams to all. We should apply this theory, in which ever country we reside.Jai Hind.
Happy Republic day! On that note did we really create a new constitution on this day after the British left? I am not sure on this.
Thank you for sharing your pictures from the last few days. It shows the different roles you have been playing depending on the event but I feel and am certain that your personal self will never be lost despite the numerous roles you have to play in public because of who you are and how your concience and character is.
I’m glad the rest has put a spring in your step.
Wishing you a good trip to Delhi and hopefully it will give you a chance to see Shweta and the grandchildren too.
Best Wishes.
Rajesh
dear sir,
all these kids that you see and hold you in awe wish to be a “dilip kumar” or an “amitabh” or a “sanjeev kumar” or a “rajesh” tomorrow…..they want to achieve what you people namely the actors in india have achieved ie money and international fame….remember, the actor in bollywood is considered and worshipped almost as a GOD in most of the indian homes….they look at you with reverence because you are already there where they would like to be themselves today.
so how can the film fraternity help these aspirants…they can do exactly what zee tv did by starting a ’sa re gama pa’….a platform where music talent can be discovered….all of you, the great actors that india has today should start a platform where true people with potential can be discovered and trained in an institute started by you jointly free of cost……in this way children and youngsters who have the capabilities can develope their cinematic skills and become a “somebody” tomorrow.
every year, 10-25 students should be selected for every aspect of film making (that the institute can afford) and educated at the institute……just a thought to think over. i hope you read this and do something for the future “AMITABHS”
warm regards
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Beautiful, colourful pictures and you look gorgeous in them – many thanks indeed!
Interesting post, so pleased you didn’t travel out in the bad weather, hope you have a safe flight to Delhi in the morning.
Goodnight and God bless you, Amitji.
With much love,
Brenda
LOVING YOU IN DANCE INDIA DANCE…I’M GLAD YOU AND MITHUN DA ARE SHARING THE SCREEN ONE MORE TIME, (EVEN THOUGH IT’S THE SMALL SCREEN) IS THERE A MOVIE LINED UP FOR BOTH OF YOU YET???
LUV YOU,
OBBY
A lot of food for thought in what you write tonight, but I find it impossible to concentrate…my mind keeps wandering…back upstairs…
sorry, sorry, but you are so darn adorable in those sneakers! I love that Amitabh-Unplugged look!!!! You make the cutest homeboy of all time in your li’l grey hoodie!
Hope you get another good night’s sleep, even if it is a bit later than last night.
Loveyou right back, with regards more than ever!
Phyllis
Dearest Amit ji,
Lovelly pics thanks… Are u still pensive after a decade of giving interviews ??
Is it the questions or the people??
Luv n regards
Joshua D
Mr.Bachchan,
Fantastic pictures. You look so good for the Dance India Dance show. Sneakers, jacket etc. Awesome. Thanks for sharing them.
Sujata.
It would be a heartbreaking cataclysm if the modicum of your inner beauty were to be obscured by your profession - as it happens I vehemently disagree this is the case.
Your personal attributes, strengths, morals, virtues and that lovely big heart are patently manifest through your work and wider reputation. The ’person’ elucidates and facilitates the ‘professional persona‘. In an industry where every utterance and move is documented a reputation cannot be feigned - at least not for this duration. Its not surprising that no one having shared moments in your company would contest the existence of your ‘fundamental’ attributes.
Confusingly for you though, there is need for several selves - the person, the host, the interviewee, the advocate and the actor. The latter in my opinion is the most restricting for the real self, especially for a thespian of your exactitude who espouses his characters in the most sublime manner.
I believe we witnessed a minor crisis with Auro, the duration of the union being so intense that perhaps your ‘real’ self suffered a decline in momentum immediately post the hype. Yet, you consistently rebound. The strength of your own character is the secret to you success, only those with a resolute sense of identity, sense of grounding usually withstand the rigours of ‘fame’. Given a choice between the ‘real’ and the ‘reel’ - undoubtedly the world should preserve the abundant goodness and virtues of the former!!
For your own sanity though again, we return to the need to define the boundaries between public and private life. A cut off point at which you stop performing and additionally longer periods of recovery between projects would ideally prevent any unwelcome deficit in identity. Perhaps.
Delighted and overjoyed that you finally concede to the benefits of adequate sleep; albeit just for ‘one night’ - small beginning are still a blessing ! It gladdens my heart to know today was restorative in light of the jet-setting again on the morrow- the rate of your internal travel is quite shocking! But, I sincerely hope its not a very early start.
The second half of the post is equally interesting, but I shall return to that in the morrow.
Sweet dreams in your duvet my very sweet Mr Bachchan and safe journey to Delhi.
Love you … no not that you … just YOU..
Jasmine
xx
Lucky children…..mera number kab aayegaaa??/
DEAREST LION KING,
JAI SHREE KRISHNA,
LOTS OF LOVE & RESPECT AS ALWAYS,
Your FMXT/E F,
Sonal & Simran
Good Morning Sir,
God Bless you this day!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJyWvAMJKAQ&feature=player_embedded
Lovely pictures. You look so good as usual.
Take care
AN
PS: Once again, failed to mention the stunning visuals, which I imagine took great pains to upload and are responsible for your late night!
Thank you, all are stunning and its lovely to see your activities over recent days. I had seen some online today, but the large versions show the lovely expressions on your face beautifully. Always delighted to see you looking so radiant. Particularly love the casual wear look in DID on this occasion its one to be saved ! So, Big B did grace the dance floor to ‘shake legs with Mithun’ after all! Can’t wait for visual extravaganza ignite our screens on Friday.
And I do see what you mean about the procession at the Netaji Subhas Stadium, its truly a breathtaking sight. Incidentally your own colour co-ordinated uniformity with the back drops is evident in each one in the subtlest of ways - but I fear I am sounding obsessive about this and shall desist from further mention!
Good morning, as it is for you now, wish you lovely time in Delhi. Love you more than you…. Jasmine xx
Dear Amitji,
Loved your topic- the celebrity being in the public eye- may loose their own identity or they have nothing personal. But also it carries the advantage of “being a role model ” for others too. I beleive, you ,as celebrity , has been a great role model for all of us.
loved those pics. Loved the “hoody” shirt- somewhat similar to one when we met here in US (”great china Wall”), but it was red in color. Glad you get to rest a bit more.
very eager to meet you again , hopefully soon.
love and more…..
Ashesh
Dear Amitji,
Great pictures! You look handsome and dashing.
Take care of yourself.
Love you always
Jyoti
Dear sir,
Happy Republic day to you and all the members of FMxt. I was missing the parade in the foggy Delhi and President’s salute. I watched bits and pieces of it on TOI website, I can’t describe the feeling. I Stoodup and sang Jan Gan Man when played the instrumental version of it during the unfolding of Flag ceremony. I love you SIr, I love India and I love all the people.
Full of sentiments right now.
Regards
Meenu
PS: Hi to Renate, Valorie, Jasmine Jaywant, Pawan,Zainab and Anat Magen (thankyou for including me in your friends list)
Dearest AB ji,
Thanks so much for posting pictures. What you think, the insights and expressed is very valuable. Thanks so much for giving us all this and much more.
Lots of love & respect,
Susheela - TN USA
Respected Amitabhji,
Any comments about Padmabhushan awarded to Ilayaraja? He deserved it long ago…but he gets only after you sing for him!! Hope you have congratulated him.
Sorry I haven’t been reading the blog for a few days. Big project due, and on top of that, I think I may be ill. Bad cough, runny nose, the whole nine yards.
Anyway, I love the pics! They capture the many moods of you. Ha, that should be the name of a book, The Many Moods of Amitabh Bachchan.
It is very disappointing to look at what the human race has done to itself. So many people are mistreated, harassed to the point of murder in India, even today. And why? Because they are of a lower caste. Very disappointing indeed. Maybe we would have been better off staying apes.
” Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.” ~Napoleon Bonaparte
I can’t think of any clever letter closing at the moment, so I’ll just go with the classic
Love,
Manisha D. USA
Dear Amitji,
Thanks for the beautiful pictures. You look great as ever on the close-up photos at Dance India Dance and electronic interviews. The Netaji stadium photo from Kolkata looks picture perfect with all the students lined up and so does the one with the Pooch Army/children.
This morning watched the Phir Mile Sur Hamara video on IBNLive and you were superb. Seeing you in the opening scene is simply awesome and was a treat for us to watch on India’s Republic day. Thanks !!
With love,
Krishna
My dearest Mr. Bachchan,
Iam glad to know your early night and 8 hours sleep last night was so useful to you, and got you to have a brighter, lively and cheerful day today.
Thank you for sharing these photos…they are so nice. You are so cool in your very well known hoody, and you look awesome in the one with the pensive an apprehensive mood…
Congratulations on celebrating 60 years of the Republic of your country…
It was interesting reading your thoughts about divisiveness which threatens any society and the much needed unity to fight it.
Iam sorry Mr. B iam unable to write a more congruent and coherent comment at the moment…
i am being asked to play a role in which i don’t feel myself at all in it. The mind then is in real conflict and is devoid of much needed peace…
But I will hopefully return back…
Goodnight and have the sweetest dreams,
And I love you million times ..
Rasha Zayed,
BigB yahoo group,
& BigB facebook group,
Cairo, Egypt.
Hi Amitji!
First of all let me tell you that you look vey handsome, agile and energetic in all the pics. Its difficult to pick the best one. And yes, nowhere do you look as if you are nearing the landmark of 70.
The surname issue which Babuji thought about can probably be part of an idealistic society. If this can be put into practice…….. well the fallout for the country and its people would be a positive one.Social Justice shall prevail and nepotism would be shown the backdoor. Idealistic thoughts which the Indian polity and the politicians would never implement.
I don’t agree with the fact that playing a different role everyday will eventually make you lose your personal traits. Where have you lost them? What you say in your interviews to the media - print and electronic, what is said and written about you by others and most of all what you write here with no cameras on you and nothing and nobody to watch your moves is completely in accordance and harmony with the other. You never seem to play to the galleries like many others your dignity is maintained even in the way you interact with the masses. Your personality as it is perceived by all of us is for me your true self! I am sure it is!
Regards and good wishes,
Shubha
d pics were great… esp d netaji shubash stadium… looks terrific…..!! saw “phir mile sur” u look a stunner
Dearest Amitji,
Thanks So very much for the lovely pics. You are looking fabulous in all of them. And what a thought provoking post today. Hats off to to you Sir for everything.
Bye for now,
With lots of hugs and kisses,
Yours ever,
SASWATI BANERJEE
KOLKATA.
Dear Bachchanji
Very thought provoking and philiosophical blog today. I like it. Secondly today’s pictures are extremely good. Can we have it on the blog for the cover page. Please delete the current picture and replace it with any of the first three (the best is you walking infront of the Army children)or the RANN pensive mood picture before the electronic media interview.
Thank You
Mr.Bachchan,
You really opened a very thought provoking conversation. How wonderful the world will be without any distinction of sir names,class, religion etc. You are right these differentiations give the rulers some power & boosts their ego to have divided populace.
You were awesome in”Phir Mile Sur’
Happy 60th Republics day.
Love
Sheela
Dear Amitji
Awesome Pictures!, some are casual , soem are formal and some are really pensive, on the whole outstanding…
Flights are unduly delayed back in Delhi and some serious thoughts needs to be given especially when all over Europe, the airports are designed to overcome fog and flights do take off normally…
Luv and Regards
Shankar
Amazing pics and great news on the health front. It’s a happy post and I wonder, looking at your ending line, if keys were stuck in the same emotion too!
Rest can do wonders if only we know how to surrender ourselves to it. Camera is on 24hrs and life keeps moving. As we busy ourselves with the pace of it transforming from one role to another, one day after another, it’s important to have feet firmly set on the ground. The day it all slows down, we must be still able to connect with who we really are.
RANN seems to have an interesting concept. I do think divisions are going to be in the society, one way or the other. Effect and intensity of those divisions can only be managed but not removed. British are to blame for using it to their advantage and we are One can hope and try for stone writings to evolve with time.
I hope you rested well and are ready to have fun, more than ever.
love
Veena
Mr. Blog seems to be eating my words. Not sure what happened.
I meant to say - British are to blame for using it to their advantage and we are to not have tried enough to achieve true independance - yet.
love
Veena
hello sir thank u for much for sharing ur pics. i never seen a celebrity in my life hopw to see u some day
Dear Amitji, Good Morning. Lovely pictures from Kolkota and with the children from Poonch. I would rather take your father’s advice differently. One has to create his own identity in this world through his works. That will be everlasting identity of any person.
Memories of great moments of life are always rekindled from time to time. We can always look back at those frozen moments when our thoughts about them come melting. Your Kolkota description of petroless travel by crowds pushing your car to hotel is one such adorable memory.
Have a nice day as I rush to create my new professional identity. Gods have been kind to you and you get so much adulation. So I wrote yesterday on one side is common man whose faces have been lit by your presence and on the other side you as commonly known man. May be both complimenting each other and mutual adoration connects.
Flag does not move it is the wind that moves. All is what the mind perceives. So it is the crowds now which make you Amitabh Bachchan with their love.
Regards for helping good causes.
Ravi P Malhotra
Loveyouloveyouloveyou …
Amitabh Bachchan
And I love you too. I hope you’re beginning your day happily and having had lots of sound sleep. Most important.
Aloha …
Dorothy
Hello Amitabhji and Jayaji,
Lovely pictures. The stadium scene reminds us of Yaarana.
Happy Republic Day to you and EF.
Take care,
D.B from USA
#24 Devkishin ji . You are so right.
D.B from USA
I’m back from the anti-factory farming leafletting for Farm Sanctuary.
Your musings about the actor’s situation reminds me of Shakespeare’s ‘All the World’s A Stage’ from ‘As You Like it’. Only the actor’s life is a stage within a stage.
With the surname issue, it would be great if instead of divisions among humans, differences could be looked upon as the positive quality of cultural diversity. Historically, people have changed their surnames. Many Jews Americanized their names upon entering this country to escape antisemitism. The same thing happened during World War One. Many Germans also changed their last names.
For some reason, the Imaginasian Theater is closed from now until Thursday. They will reopen on Friday with RANN and I will be there!
Love,
Rochelle
Dear Amitabh,
Wonderful photos! Great to see Abhishek say that he is concerned about your health and now wants to himself take the burden of work and get busy. Take rest and do cut down on your assignments.
*
Love,
V.Rajesh
Dear amit ji, good morning n have a nice day.
Hello Sir…A Very Good Morning.and Wish You a Very Good Day…Full of Fun, Laughter and Divinity.
Your logic is valid and I fully support it. If today we are a ‘Tripathy’ or ‘Das’, in next birth, we don’t know what we will born into. Our karma will lead us to whereever it is destined.
So, we should be agood human being first, then any title/surname.
love as always,
Ranjit
Dear Sir,
Word with Pictures — your blog is much richer……
Love to read.
Regards with Love,Light and Reiki…
Khanjan Antani
Love your pensive look! Thank you again for sharing your pictures. Seeing them on your blog somehow makes it more personal than say seeing them in a magazine.
I remember reading about this young lady almost a decade ago, who had tragically lost the frontal lobe of her brain in a car accident. She survived but had no idea of who she was, she couldn’t distinguish between right and wrong. I remember thinking and wondering if our ‘frontal cortexes’ were responsible for instilling consciousness in us, in guiding us and giving us the ‘I am and Me’ feeling, if scientifically speaking ‘Our Souls’ were actually nothing but our frontal lobes! I don’t know if I make sense but in a nutshell I was wondering, if I were to lose the front portion of my brain would I still be considered a human especially when I have no sense of being ‘me’? Would I still have a soul even if I cannot hear her voice or decipher it? That led to the inevitable question, am I really a conscious human being or am I just a biological being with a bunch of chemicals and this electric spark running through me to keep my heart and brain alive? I still ponder about this from time to time. I have a feeling I will be returning to the planet again in some other form to figure the ultimate reality, maybe I have been doing that for eons and have not learnt a bit and am stuck in some sort of ’cause and effect’ cycle!
loveyou
Dear Boss,
what were you talking to the school students in Kolkata, I hope not PAA again?
Regards,
Pratap Singh Tomer
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gggrrrrr8 pics AB ji.. aap dashing, handsome, gorgeous, sweet or bahut hiii “apne” lag rahe ho..
it looks like aap apna fashion or modeling ka shouk aaj bhi banaye rakhe hey…. hey?
achche lag rahe ho - china wall bhi achi bhi..
anyway, laterzzzz
have a nice day…. me shall b back sooooon..
ciao.. byeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lovely pics as usual.
For those who have not seen it
Check out the new version of Mile Sur Mera Tumhara featuring the Bachchans along with the 3 Khans and a bunch of others. Mindblowing
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videoshow/5502160.cms
Love
Rajesh
Dear Mr AB,
These pictures can give a girl a heart attack, when suddenly sprung on her!! It is true, you never have looked better!! Time to change the wallpaper - my favorite up to now was from your Russia visit long ago!!
Your country faces so many challenges - a history of oppression still casting a troubling shadow and an unparalleled diversity of citizens. But the more I learn about India and its wonderful people, not in the least right here from you, the more admiration I find. May you all together find a way!
I loved the “Mile Sur Mera Tumhara”, both old and new.
Can’t wait for Rann…..
My unwavering love and admiration,
Renate
Wow - loved the pics. Specially the Netaji Indoor Stadium one - brought back memories of my school function there…love you,
anamika
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Please do post the video of your reading the news, if you can. I did hear that you just did for Times Now around the new year. I missed that video. I will be grateful if you or someone from our ext. family can post a video of it.
Thank you and a Happy Republic Day.
It is not easy for me not to comment about your photos: They are absolutely astounding, simply mind blowing and put anyone half of your age on guilt feeling. How can one look so fresh, young, and attractive and a cool dude. You must be blessed million times more to attain that kind of state of mind and looks.
Any Anti-aging tips to your maturing FmXt…..?
Suggestion by your father sahib of getting rid of last name may be a good beginning towards a social reform to eradicate all sorts of cast related nuisance which technically should not have any place in today’s modern and educated society. Why does lady have to change their last names after getting married which leads to another complication. Why does Mrs X Arora has to be Mrs X Arora Khan….Ridiculous….Life would become much easier, simpler and intelligent with no last name.
Next generation really needs to work on this!!
And thanks for non-stop loving us…..With regards
Respected Amitji,
Ahaa!! What a treat to the eyes in the morning!! Absolutely clear photos, very realisticccc. I love the way u open ur mouth a little as if watching like an innocent child unaware of whats happening around and that subtly opened mouth stretches either sides into a captivating smile!!!! Loved u in allll the photos. I know it must have taken some time for u to upload them all. Thanks dearji for uploading.
Sorry somehow i couldnot put my mind in reading ur post in detail.. kya karein.. u were more captivating than ur post
but from what i understand sirji.. for me.. Amitabh Bachchan is one name one personality the one and only one!! i dont know if i have understood ur post at all. may be i will read again and post my comments sirji.. kindly pardon me.
Haa sirji.. watched U at Times Now last nite.. Wowwww.. you were absolutely at ease as if u have been there for ages. U were sounding like Nehru in his speeches.. Stylish and precise. Loved it all.. My sincere thanks to Times Now for all those videos from the archives.
Its Delhi today and time to give a hug to ur grandchildren too.
Lots of love and pranaams
archana(bangalore)
Namaste Amit ji
nice pics,
dear amitji,
greetings, i guess because of ur profession, it must be difficult at times to get into ur actual skin or self, this could be termed as a professional hazard for u and other members of the film fraternity, anyways even people not connected to the film industry have to be different from what they r at home in the normal course, sir, great pictures in the post today, i have a request to make that if u could wish my daughter “shaijar” whose birthday falls tomorrow, it will make her as well as my entire family very happy, my daughter who is all of 11years is ur ardent fan, hope u don’t mind , take care,
regds
Hello Amitji,
Greetings.
I trust you are well. Well, the pictures are proof enough that you are well. you
look so dashing, debonair, handsome, awesome, cool in the pics.
thank you for posting the pics on the blog for us to view.
Take care, Love you, love you and will always love you.
Amitji, “Sau Saal pehele, mujhe tumse (aapse, actually) pyaar tha, aaj bhi hai aur kal bhi rahega…….”
love you always,
Zeta
hello sir
amazin g pics
just saw bingo night on youtube
abhi and u were looking gr8
congrates u won !!!!!
i saw yarana yuresterday
chooo ker mere man ko is my all time favourite and u look tooooooooooooooooooo romantic in thaqt song but my son who is 6 years old was not ready to accept its the AMITABH BACHHAN who is his bhootnath and aladin funny but sweet ik guess ur persona is so vivid that each and every one has something or other to love u more and more may u live looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong
GOD BLESS U
LOVE N REGARDS
KANCHAN
SYDNEY
Namaskaaram!
Every time, I try to tell to myself that I wouldn’t take liking to people from Cine field, but you are so very enamoring & captivating that I get defeated. As a role model, I have adopted ‘non-cine common man’ of India, with an exception of yours. Your photographs with Kashmiri kids are best and other photos make me like you even more.
God has been too kind to you, may almighty bless you with good health.
Take care.
Here’s to all Indians: Wishing You All a Very Happy Republic Day!!
Thanks Srinivas from USA for your warm regards. Take Care.
hi sir looking amazing…………..thanks for snaps….
i am very exited to se u in runn….
Namaskaar Amitji, on the occasion of Chabbees January!
Thanks for sharing the amazing photos! Yaaraana revisited, eh?
You are the most photogenic actor I have ever seen. Sahi hai!
Bilkul sundar hai aap.
Loveyouloveyouloveyou hundredfold.
Leela
Dear Amithji!
Thank you for the photos sir.Today all the people of India are all happy because the song which is very pretty famous and which brings oneness in all the Indians “Phir mile sur mera tumhara” has been remade after 22 years of its history.Thanks to the director and producers of the song that they have made this song with the new youth icons and the persons who are a inspiration to a lot of people.Thanks to the celebrities and the sports persons who have this song a very big hit.And we are happy to know that you are only the one to get the chance in both old and new song.This is a very good song which speaks about the linguistic harmony.This is the only song very inspirational after the “Vandemataram” and “Jana gana mana”.Hope that you do more songs in future and bring back the harmony in the people
Take care of your health
Amit ji
Now i came to know why wind is so cool today in Delhi Becoz u r in delhi
May u live long
Sapna
RESPECTED LIVING LEGEND
I WANT YOU TO ADDRESS MY ANXIETIES TO SHRI RAJ THACKERAY ON MR SHAHRUKH KHANS LOVE AFFECTION AND PATRIOTISM TOWARDS PAKISTAN. YOU MUST HAVE READ 26TH JANUARYS NEWSPAPERS WHERE HE CLAIMS THAT HE IS HUMILIATED FOR NOT PICKING UP PLAYERS FROM TERRORIST COUNTRY PAKISTAN. MR SHAH RUKH KHAN HAS EARNED ALL HIS FAME AND LOVE AND AFFECTION AND MONEY FROM INDIA BUT STILL HIS HEART BLEEDS FOR PAKISTAN. ISNT SHAHRUKH KHAN A BIG TRAITOR. PLEASE ADDRESS THIS TO MR RAJ THACKERAY AND TELL HIM IF HE HAS GUTS THAN BOYCOTT SHAHRUKH KHANS MOVIES AND NOT ONLY THAT THROW HIM OUT OF MAHARASHTRA FOR HIS ANTI INDIANISM.
ASK MR RAJ THACKERAY WHETHER HE HAS GOT THE GUTS TO DO IT?
Respected Mr. Bachchan,
One of the best photographs of your’s ever.Pathan suit looks wonderful on you.The colour white too!
Lovely post sir!So many thoughts to ponder!The British exercised the policy of’divide and rule’.So do our leaders now,to fill their vote banks.Do pardon me if I’m wrong but I had heard or read somewhere long back that ‘bachchan’was actually your father Sri Harivansh Rai’s pet name when he was a kid.And you have continued with that as a surname.I wish more and more of us can do that in our country.
Another observation sir!Your statue at madam Tussaud’s museum,London,is quite good.But I used to feel there was something missing.They haven’t been able to capture the colour of your eyes.The dark brown pupils are outlined by grey.Quite clear in the 1st photo.Also noticeable in your close-up shots in films!I’m amused by what I’m writing here but this is,by far,the most clinical observation,I’ve done,of you.
A good eight hours’ sleep does help Sir!
Have a wonderful day!
With warm regards…
Shobha,bangalore.
Hi Sir,
Happy Republic day to you and the entire nation! Thanks for the pictures; they are like a window into your world. You once mentioned in one of your earlier posts how the home is decorated when a guest is expected and today the home of the FmXt here in this medium has been decorated with your fantastic photographs.
Whether an actor’s personal characteristics are maintained despite playing someone different each day would be an interesting psychological study. Despite this change, the underlying personal traits are probably maintained in the sense that those decisions, the way you act away from camera are all personal ways of behaving in everyday life.
The other issue that you have brought into focus of surname and it being a possible element of division does reflect reality. You have made some prominent points in regards to this and perhaps if such things did not exist there would be no inequality. It would not have given rise to other attributes associated with division.
Regards and Love,
S
Hello BIg B,
First time i will be talking to u, nice feeling, nice wave, nice environment, nice persona and nice positive energy everywhere.
hi again…..
This was mood,
h r u sir ji,
u r such a legend in Indian cinema and the Pioneer in the world to see, look and feel like sensation in all aspects.
see you……..very soon hopefull at your discretion.
regards
Guru Dutt Sharma
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Respected Amit ji,
Namaskar,
Thank u for sharing such wonderful pictures of urs u look handsome as ever…
Well i got a chance to see few of these on Zee News yesterday when they were featuring ur appearence on DID show….seemed u were having a gr8 time…loking forwrd for complete telecast on friday…..rest loved reading post as always….
Warm regards, & lots of love n respect…Hope u have a good day….
sakshi…
Prabhu Namaskar,
In a way you are a legend. In other you are an enigma. But I think the new “Mile Sur Mera Tumara” is missing soul. It was really shocking NOT to see Sachin Tendulkar or APJ Kalam or at least Vishvanathan Anand or Lataji There was TOOOOOO much Bollywood which killed the spirit of all you have done. I am really really disappointed. It doesn’t matters to you but a lot to us. Was it a strategy or blunder only you can tell and I am sure you will decide against telling but I am still writing like a stupid. I am heart broken and so are millions of your other fans. Why you have to make so many actor and actresses happy. Looks more of an advertisement than anything else.
Regards
Sanjeev
Dear Amit ji,
Just read both of your pages. I simply love you when you write in this way- so simple , so heartfelt , so emotional so true , just right from to heart to the hearts . We love and respect you for the simple reason just you are just like us . You have not lost your sensitivity and respect for others and you still care for others.
I just saw you on ZOOM for RANN and I appreciate your comments for TV news readers . I too feel they are insensitive professinals who just read any news of DEATH / FUNERAL and CALAMITY with same expression. I deeply admire your keen observing skill and finding so much good in others and having so much faith in HUMANITY.
ALWAYS REMAIN THE SAME to continue this SPIRIT of GOODNESS.
LIKED YOU VERY MUCH IN PHIR MILE SUR .
Best regards
Anjul
Dear Mr.biggest B,
hELLO..
New pics solo & with the indian veteran actor & dancer mithun da both looking great.. i think on your jacket it’s written “The great china wall”.. as you wore the same jacket at the time of your “the unfogettables tour”..
my respected ef’s here’s i’m sending the link of new”MILE SUR TUMHARA”… the complete version started with A.R.REHMAN then comes our LION KING, BIGGEST B “MR. AMITABH BACHCHAN”.. ENJOY & LOVE,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PJ6diH
Hi Mr. Bachchan
First of all million thanks to you for sharing such amazing pics with you looking even more amazing ! I just love ur hooded jacket worn during “Dance India Dance” show , I also remember that u wore this on one of the episodes of “BIG B Den-Unforgettable Tour”.
I missed watching the Republic Day parade on TV as I came back from work yesterday morning & had to go back again in the eve, so had to take some rest. But I was lucky to catch “Phir mile sur” on Zoom & also the “Republic Day special” on Times Now presented by you.
The “Phir Mile Sur” is well shot & has adapted itself well with the changing times, the memory of its first telecast on DD (Aug 15, 1988) is still vivid. I saw it after coming from Independence day parade in school & it gave goosebumps, I hope it shall receive the same warmth from the public even after 22 yrs.
Good luck for the foggy Delhi travel…
Take care
Love & regards
Anu Verma
Amitji, I love the red uniforms of the children, and the island of serene white in the midst. Plus the bougainvillea on the wall in the back is beautiful. The visuals are stunning in the pictures with the students from Poonchh. The one in the stadium is also remarkable, and I can now see how it inspired all your thoughts on order and discipline in the blog you posted that day. Also, in the mall picture yesterday, the expressions on people’s faces on the right as they gaze at you are priceless. The photographers in all these pictures have done an absolutely amazing job.
Of course, they were inspired.
You are spoiling us rotten by treating us to such lovely pictures two days in row. And we love it! Please continue to spoil us in the future.
Love and regards,
Jasmine Jaywant
Hello Sir,
You Are Amazing…. You Are Not Only “King of Bollywood” But Also a “King Of Heart”…!!!
I Want To Meet You But How I Do, I Dont Know…!!!
Be Happy And Healthy….
hi amitji,
looking cool on dance india dance set . put this snap on the blog
loveu
rachana
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Thank you for your generosity ! So many pictures in one day ,
raised my heart beat ! Beautiful,gorgeous, good looking young boy,
what more?….my mind is flying….
Hoodie? Perfect for you (remember when you wear hoodie in Paris?)!
Stadium…Yaarana…I remember every move you did in that movie !
In first picture posted yesterday, we can see your beautiful hand….
remained me one of scene from Manzil when you sing at a wedding
And for a moment they show just your hand…beautiful !
Mr. Bachchan, do you have anything not so beautiful ? With you always
is working that dialog from movie Charade :
You know what is wrong with you? Nothing !!!!!
“The course of a day in the life is so varied. Moods, dresses, temperaments later,
you begin to wonder which was the personal. Or rather which was me.
Many a times we are asked in the course of a conversation with the media,
who we really are. But do we have an honest answer for that ? Never !
Not because we want to be dishonest, rather we have never had a moment to sit
and think about it.”
I’m your fan , and the honest one ! I like you how you are presenting yourself to us !
If this is the fake you, fine with me , keep be this way ! I’m sure you are the real one at home and in the same time I’m not sure I will like you that way !
Being a great actor, I’m sure you are the real one when you finished your work !
My question now : are you better when you go back to real you ?
Just my curiosity !
Love you anyway , Mr. Bachchan !
e.t.
Happy Republic day Sir,
Thanks for the amazing pictures.Casual clothes suit you .You should wear more of such tshirts.Great to know and I read somewhere that Junior B bingo debut is excellent with TRP higher than that of Akki and salman and also SRK..This is just the begining AB junior will develop into a great star and a host due to his efforts and perseverance.
Dear Mr B,
Your father’s vision…… phenominal, could not agree more. What an idea Sirjee, Iam sure Satyam would second me on that one.
Jasmine Jaywant I do not know what happened as was unable to keep up with the goings on for the last 2 days, but I do support you and endorse your view about the kala tika. Jayaji should be doing the needful.
Mrs G.A. Patel thanks for that inspiring post , this is the first time Iread it , will forward to as many people as possible. Jai Hind and in effect jai to the entire world if I can take a cue from Valorie.
Regards,
Nandita.
Dear
Smita #401 and Valorie Adams #414 day 644
Thank you very much for your wishes !
Dear Valorie , I had great day yesterday and was complete
with song from Phillis and her reference to you how
to use my imagination ! Thank you both !
All the best for you and yours families !
Love,
e.t.
Sir,
You inspire us all….
rgds
DEAREST AMITJI; THANK YOU FOR THE LOVELY PHOTO..LUV YOU.
Hello Amitji,
I sometimes read your wonderful and long blogs, and am in awe that how do you find time for so many things in life; and you know what, most of the times your impeccable, high funda concepts and English go tangential on my delicate brain!!! I want to make a gustakhi; I saw that the word ‘loose’ is used instead of ‘lose’ in your 26th Jan blog (Day 645) in the 8th para. In retrospect, I have also made lot of mistakes in this message but you see, I am human(: but you are NOT, since the people of India have put you on a very high Pedestal permanently!!
Now, let me confess that I became a fan of you only after KBC. I always wondered what the whole fuss was about when I would see people ranging from my old grandma to my classmates, aunties, friends, hubby, in short the whole world go crazy after you. As the saying goes, “Realization comes late to fools”, I finally became a huge fan after seeing your warm, chivalrous and down to earth demeanour on KBC. Also, I have analysed how only you could weather all the storms of Bollywood and fame. Everyone succumbed but you are there Rock Solid. And you know what, I find you goodlooking in your very early Abhimaan and Anand days, then since you sported a beard.
I will sign off now with best wishes for a great future ahead.
Deepali
Dear Amitabhji,
Great Pics!!! and wonderful post too.
luv n regards
Anand. P
#6 thanks Srinivas from USA, for your kind wishes and inclding me too in your list of FmXt whom you love. Wish you and all in your family too a Happy Republic Day.
Dear Lion King,
I think Bachchan wields unimaginable power. This is a matter of truth in our society. Likewise, Gandhis are dynasties that have ruled this country as the Gandhi tag holds the reins more than Sonia ever imagined she could. So, as long as one has that all powerful surname, Indian society will bootlick them. This unfortunately is it’s power. I appreciate your effort in trying to break free from the “shackles”, but it may never be.Thanks for the wonderful pictures.
Chatwals get the Padma awards, a man arrested by the CBI. His clout can do wonders because he is a Chatwal.
http://sharmilasays.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/from-padma-with-love/
xoxoxoxo
Sharmila
Dear AB,
Great pics…..Thanks for sharing them with us.
Looking forward to watch the DAD episode on 29th.
With Best Regards,
Sachin Kelkar
Muscat
Amitji, once again I wish to express my sincere thanks to you for creating this sacred space that is known as Amitabh Bachchan’s blog, and for allowing us to connect not only with you, but with each other. You have a family you should be very proud of — the immediate as well as the one you call your FmXt. We take you for granted and cross-chat and it annoys some people, and I can understand it, but good communication is essential in a well-functioning family. The way the family members rallied around and showed their support has left me amazed, deeply moved, and very humbled. I thank YOU, Amitji, for being our tent, and every single person here for their presence and their contribution. Praying for your continued success, happiness and long life,
Sincerely,
Jasmine Jaywant
Hello Sir,
Just want to ask…y all the children from pooch are sitting on single chair and you with such stature and physic god has endowed you with sitting on three chairs??????
Regards,
Mukhtar
Dearest Amitji,
Amazing pictures….. Mr. Handsome!!! And love your hoodie!!!! You are looking better every day… Touch wood!!
Love you
Ami
My dear friend, how pensive those eyes are . How many thoughts go through your mind like wanting to be somewhere else. Its true we wear many hats for every occasion but still the eyes are the windows to the soul and that is never lost.
The undertow almost sweeps us under and we flow with the tides but popping up for one deep breath of air brings us back. It may feel like you lose yourself but somewhere in the mix you snap out of it and come back to center. You’ve been at it for along time ..we’ll see..surprise us
Good Morning Sir,
We also saw your ad today that you are coming on Dance India Dance, we love the show and watch it every weekend, now excited to see you in the show….Thanks for putting the beautiful pictures. You look very handsome…..
Love and Regards,
Vandana Bhatt, Dubai, UAE
Hello and Regards to all my friends….Manish Parmar, Naresh Bhatt,,Rajiv G,Renate,Srinivas USA, Rochelle, Pratik Rana,Angel, Anamika, Shankar, Archana(Bengaluru), Kalapana, Kadkade, Phylis, Devkishin, Jyoti Miglani, Zainab, r.k.sehgal-LOS ANGELES, Valorie Adams, Anu, Manoj Ojha,Anat Megan, Zeta(Dubai),Anand Khare, Vipin Sharma,Dharmesh Sheth, Smita and Anu of London…
Love and Regards,
Vandana Bhatt, Dubai, UAE
good morning sir
will see u on DID, my fav pro
ritu
Dear Amitji,
The pictures are stupendous enough for me to think of a new movie titled “The curious case of Amitabh Bachchan”
This youthfullness is unfair Sirji but also thrilling at the same time. You Rock!
Jasmine of London’s thoughts are very similar to mine on this classic debate of the person in front of and behind the camera. Satyam’s opener about Shakespeare on this topic that the world is a stage and we are but players gives us the reference point.
One has to realise that the climax of Deewar, Don, Sholay, Trishul etc. would be very different if the actor was someone other than you. Why did the screenplay, dialogue and direction design it the way it was? It is primarily because somewhere the nett result of your persona is your talent and that talent has consequential skews which are manipulatively brought out well by observant behind the scene people successfully to create historical moments on celluloid.
The exact reason why you have the romantic hero, the melancholy star, the action king etc. in each industry wether it is Mumbai or Hollywood.
The golden words then are TAILOR MADE ROLES /SCENES. The cat jumps out of the bag here.
So we know that even when in front of the camera, the person retains and so exhibits his true self always. The more talented (which also means more depth of character) one is the more difficult for the naked eye to catch the core, but nevertheless it is there. Therefore the schizophrenic dichotomy of a star is only a myth probably often misused by the gliterrati as excuses for a bad career or life or both
The fact that many in EF have rightly pointed out that only in India a surname can reveal roots crumbles the cookie for this outdated practice. One more point to prove how ahead of the times your dad was ;0
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The Old Man And The Dog
“Watch out! You nearly broad-sided that car!” My father yelled at me.
“Can’t you do anything right?”
Those words hurt worse than blows. I turned my head toward the elderly man in the seat beside me, daring me to challenge him. A lump rose in my throat as I averted my eyes. I wasn’t prepared for another battle.
“I saw the car, Dad. Please don’t yell at me when I’m driving.”
My voice was measured and steady, sounding far calmer than I really felt.
Dad glared at me, then turned away and settled back. At home I left Dad in front of the television and went outside to collect my thoughts. Dark, heavy clouds hung in the air with a promise of rain. The rumble of distant thunder seemed to echo my inner turmoil. What could I do about him?
Dad had been a lumberjack in Washington and Oregon . He had enjoyed being outdoors and had reveled in pitting his strength against the forces of nature. He had entered grueling lumberjack competitions, and had been placed often.
The shelves in his house were filled with trophies that attested to his prowess.
The years marched on relentlessly. The first time he couldn’t lift a heavy log, he joked about it; but later that same day I saw him outside alone, straining to lift it. He became irritable whenever anyone teased him about his advancing age, or when he couldn’t do something he had done as a younger man.
Four days after his sixty-seventh birthday, he had a heart attack. An ambulance sped him to the hospital while a paramedic administered CPR to keep blood and oxygen flowing.
At the hospital, Dad was rushed into an operating room. He was lucky; he survived. But something inside Dad died. His zest for life was gone. He obstinately refused to follow doctor’s orders. Suggestions and offers of help were turned aside with sarcasm and insults. The number of visitors thinned, then finally stopped altogether. Dad was left alone.
My husband, Dick, and I asked Dad to come live with us on our small farm. We hoped the fresh air and rustic atmosphere would help him adjust.
Within a week after he moved in, I regretted the invitation. It seemed nothing was satisfactory. He criticized everything I did. I became frustrated and moody. Soon I was taking my pent-up anger out on Dick. We began to bicker and argue.
Alarmed, Dick sought out our pastor and explained the situation. The clergyman set up weekly counseling appointments for us. At the close of each session he prayed, asking God to soothe Dad’s troubled mind.
But the months wore on and God was silent. Something had to be done and it was up to me to do it.
The next day I sat down with the phone book and methodically called each of the mental health clinics listed in the Yellow Pages. I explained my problem to each of the sympathetic voices that answered in vain.
Just when I was giving up hope, one of the voices suddenly exclaimed, “I just read something that might help you! Let me go get the article.”
I listened as she read. The article described a remarkable study done at a nursing home. All of the patients were under treatment for chronic depression.
Yet their attitudes had improved dramatically when they were given responsibility for a dog.
I drove to the animal shelter that afternoon. After I filled out a questionnaire, a uniformed officer led me to the kennels. The odor of disinfectant stung my nostrils as I moved down the row of pens. Each contained five to seven dogs. Long-haired dogs, curly-haired dogs, black dogs, spotted dogs all jumped up, trying to reach me. I studied each one but rejected one after the other for various reasons too big, too small, too much hair. As I neared the last pen a dog in the shadows of the far corner struggled to his feet, walked to the front of the run and sat down. It was a pointer, one of the dog world’s aristocrats. But this was a caricature of the breed.
Years had etched his face and muzzle with shades of grey. His hip bones jutted out in lopsided triangles. But it was his eyes that caught and held my attention. Calm and clear, they beheld me unwaveringly.
I pointed to the dog. “Can you tell me about him?”
The officer looked, then shook his head in puzzlement. “He’s a funny one. Appeared out of nowhere and sat in front of the gate. We brought him in, figuring someone would be right down to claim him. That was two weeks ago and we’ve heard nothing. His time is up tomorrow.” He gestured helplessly.
As the words sank in I turned to the man in horror. “You mean you’re going to kill him?”
“Ma’am,” he said gently, “that’s our policy. We don’t have room for every unclaimed dog.”
I looked at the pointer again. The calm brown eyes awaited my decision. “I’ll take him,” I said.
I drove home with the dog on the front seat beside me. When I reached the house I honked the horn twice. I was helping my prize out of the car when Dad shuffled onto the front porch. “Ta-da! Look what I got for you, Dad!” I said excitedly.
Dad looked, then wrinkled his face in disgust. “If I had wanted a dog I would have gotten one. And I would have picked out a better specimen than that bag of bones. Keep it! I don’t want it” Dad waved his arm scornfully and turned back toward the house.
Anger rose inside me. It squeezed together my throat muscles and pounded into my temples. “You’d better get used to him, Dad. He’s staying!”
Dad ignored me. “Did you hear me, Dad?” I screamed.
At those words Dad whirled angrily, his hands clenched at his sides, his eyes
narrowed and blazing with hate.
We stood glaring at each other like duelists, when suddenly the pointer pulled free from my grasp. He wobbled toward my dad and sat down in front of him.
Then slowly, carefully, he raised his paw.
Dad’s lower jaw trembled as he stared at the uplifted paw. Confusion replaced the anger in his eyes. The pointer waited patiently. Then Dad was on his knees hugging the animal.
It was the beginning of a warm and intimate friendship. Dad named the pointer Cheyenne . Together he and Cheyenne explored the community. They spent long hours walking down dusty lanes. They spent reflective moments on the banks of streams, angling for tasty trout. They even started to attend Sunday services together, Dad sitting in a pew and Cheyenne lying quietly at his feet.
Dad and Cheyenne were inseparable throughout the next three years. Dad’s bitterness faded, and he and Cheyenne made many friends. Then late one night I was startled to feel Cheyenne’s cold nose burrowing through our bed covers. He had never before come into our bedroom at night. I woke Dick, put on my robe and ran into my father’s room. Dad lay in his bed, his face serene. But his spirit had left quietly sometime during the night.
Two days later my shock and grief deepened when I discovered Cheyenne lying dead beside Dad’s bed. I wrapped his still form in the rag rug he had slept on. As Dick and I buried him near a favorite fishing hole, I silently thanked the dog for the help he had given me in restoring Dad’s peace of mind.
The morning of Dad’s funeral dawned overcast and dreary. This day looks like the way I feel, I thought, as I walked down the aisle to the pews reserved for family. I was surprised to see the many friends Dad and Cheyenne had made filling the church. The pastor began his eulogy. It was a tribute to both Dad and the dog who had changed his life. And then the pastor turned to Hebrews 13:2. “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.”
“I’ve often thanked God for sending that angel,” he said.
For me, the past dropped into place, completing a puzzle that I had not seen before: the sympathetic voice that had just read the right article…
Cheyenne’s unexpected appearance at the animal shelter. . ..his calm acceptance and complete devotion to my father. . and the proximity of their deaths.
And suddenly I understood. I knew that God had answered my prayers after all.
Life is too short for drama & petty things, so laugh hard, love truly. Live While You Are Alive.
Yours as always
Ramanathan
Safe within my tent, I wish to thank every member of Amitji’s family, especially: Vikas (Kuwait), Ramnathan, Melwyn (your goodness is so pure it touches the soul), Mousumi, Manish Parmar, S Kh, Phyllis, Anand ajayp, Saroj, Daksha, Smita **, Renate, Shalini, Sharmishta, Darshan (Toronto), Nandita Kao, Angel, Anat Magen, Valorie Sunshine Adams, and Mary Anne in Pennsylvania. I am very grateful to you all for being there for me.
Ramnathan, I was so pleasantly surprised: I thought you did not like me! I always read your comments but never told you how much I like what you write and how you write it, because of my fear! Did you read Valorie’s hilarious additions to the family of Mr. TV and Mrs. Computer?
Angel, one day I will come to meet you with a big dibba of jalebi in my hand. You are the sweetest, though.
Anuradha, would love to hear you sing Ravindra Sangeet some day.
Daisy #79: Brilliant comment.
Darshan #20: I had removed my surname as well, and my degrees from India have only my first name on them. When I sought admission at NYU, though, they were not happy about it, and I had to re-adopt my (maiden) last name.
ET: I hope you got my birthday wishes as well. In case you did not see them, let me with you a wonderful birthday again. Have a great year ahead.
Nimmi Harisinghani: Enjoy your stay in India and the peacocks in your brother’s backyard. I am so jealous you are going to Lakshmi Road for shopping!
Shilpa D: I hope you and Rujula are well. Please write. We are missing you.
Best wishes also to: Devkishin Vyasji, Vishanlalji, Kashmira Grewal, Rochelle, Sanjith, Lakshmi Jag, Archana (Bengaluru), Vijaya, Rupam, Srinivas Kappaguntula, Pawan Pipalwa, Shankar, Manoj Kumar Ojha, Anu of London and her daughter Nikki, Satinder, Meenu Gupta, Shruti, Veekay (Hong Kong), Naresh Bhatt, Sharmila, Satyam, Mondira, Zainab, Houda (aka Pettssy), Barun, Tehreem, Syed Kabeeruddin, Lily D., Austere, Kishore (UK), Mrs. G.A. Patel, Rasha Zayed, Mario Andrew Rodriguez, Abhaya Sharma, Rose C, Toronto, Anand Khare, Aniseh (Toronto). My sincere apologies to anyone whose name I forgot to add.
I hope everyone has a great day. Goodnight.
Jasmine Jaywant
Dear Sir,
How are you Sir ?very nice pics sir in different mode.you are looking very smart sir.
With love&respect forever,
Raj Barari.
Respected Sir,
I am a big fan of urs and i love to watch ur movies……..hats off to u sir for ur acting in PAA……….can u tell me that why arent films like DEEWAR and SHOLAY are not being made in todays BOLLYWOOD……..these legendary films are truly entertaining even today………..!
Sir u hve been a very important part of my family as u have entertained three generations of my family- my grandfather, my father and now me.
V r proud that we have an actor like u in INDIA!!! Thank you very much sir!!
Jai Hind!
Like many other I’m a bigggg fan of yours..I don’t really know whether you read all the comments or not..I mean whether the time permits or not…but i truly wish that you please read this post on my blog…it’s dedicated to you !
http://nupurphatak.blogspot.com/2009/07/meeting-with-senior-ab.html
Dear Amitji,
Since 26th was holiday..read both the blog together… Mithun a great personality down to earth man.. It is always pleasure to see his gestures and appreaciation for the participant.. great..
I have requested many times to describe your assciation with Om prakash ji.. Almost all the best film you were together.. Zanjir. namak halal. Sharabhi etc
Rajasekhar Pillai
my dearst Amitabh Bahchchan..
good morning dear..how are you today?
i hope you are not too busy and that you had a wonderfull night sleep just like the other night befor…it makes me fill good that you fill better by only one nights sleep…and if you had a good night last night too that meens that you are even better today….yey….
please do take care dear…..
just want to tell you that i love you alot and thank you for the amazing pics again..i enjoied them very much last night and this morning too…
just to watch your lovely face early this morning makes my day a wonderfull one…thank you so very much for this lovely filling…
have a wonderfull day …..
have fun with every thing you do….
and remember that i am allways with you and so are allllllllllllllllllllllllll the memebrs of our big family here..
i just want to send you alll a big hug and best wishes as allways…
thank you for being such a warm loveing family …..
love to alllllllllllllllllllllllllllll……………………………….
Abhaya, Adnan, AJ, Ali, Alok, Amer, Amit, Amitash, Anamika, Anand, Angel, Anil, Aniseh, Anita, Anu/Nikki, Anupama, Archana Bengaluru and Detroit, Ashesh, Ashwini, Austere, Barka, Barun, Bharati, Brenda, Bunty, Carla, Carola, Daisy M, Daksha, D.B., Dee S, Deepti, Devkishin, d.madhuri, Dolly & Mukesh, Dorothy, Ekta, E.T., Fatima, GA Patel, Houda, Ibrar, Jackie, Jasmine J, Jasmine London, Jaspreet, Joshua, Jyoti, Kalpana, Kashmira, Ketan, Khanjan, Kishore, Lakshmi, Leela, Lily, Lyudmila, M, Manish, Manoj, Mario, Mary Anne, Meenu, Melvyn, Monalisa, Mondira, Monish, Mousumi, Mukul, Nandita, Naresh, Nimmi, Nitin, Olubenga, Olya, Pankaj, Pawan, Phyllis, Pradip, Pradipta, Pramod, Pratik, Priyanka, Ramanathan, Rasha, Ranjith, Ravi, Reeham,Renate, r.k.sehgal, Rochelle, Rose, Rupam, Sahar, Sameer, Sandeep, Sandra, Sangita, Sanjith, Saroj, Satinder, Satyam, Shameera, Shankar, Sharmila, Sharmishta, Shubha, Sigali, Sillyscientist, S Kh, Smita, Srinivas, Star, Sudhir, Sunita, Sunny, Swati, Syed, Tatiana, Tehreem, Tejas, Tilak, Toronto, Tumpa, Umesh, Upendra, Valorie, Vandana, Varsha, Veena, Vijaya, Vikas, Vinita, Vipin, Vishan, Yogendra, Zainab, Zeta and many more….
your EF for ever…
anat magen here in israel…….
Respected Amitji,
Thanx a lot for sharing great photos.I saw your news program.you read very smoothly no need to say as allways.Mile sur mera tumhara is also nice one.My best weishes for RANN and TEEN PATTI.pl do take good care.
Ram Bhole.
It’s good to see pictures. That just makes the blog so much more interesting. Yes a good night’s sleep is extremely important. You seem to have done fine with little sleep as well!! Cant wait to see TEEN PATTI, which I just found out is a card game! I didnt know what it meant. I hope this is not as intense as RAAN.
Later
Darling Big B,
U r looking the SEXIEST (not litrally) in the first two pics….wat glow on ur face…keep going darling…
love u tonnes
muah muah mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmuuuuuuuuuuaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Tilak Rishi 18 and sharmishta 22, what a wonderfully serendipitous juxtaposition your two comments, made, with two different ways of looking at and remembering the patriotic parade in Delhi. One of those unplanned blog surprises that always delight when they pop up. Thanks!
Hi AB Baby,
Haiiiiiiiii MAi mar jaava.
You looked gr8888888888888888 and tooooooooo good in the pics, just as ever.
Thanks for the pics. MAy you shine brighter and brighter each day.
Regards,
Rajini
Namsakar Namsakar Namsakar Sir ji ,
……………………jodhpur kab aa rahe ho sir ji
Dear Amitji
Thanks for posting wonderful snaps..I hope you had a great time at Dance India Dance with Mithun..You both have amezing chemistry which we saw during Agneepath…Keep posting photographs..
Thanks & regards
Hi Mr Bachchan
Hope my mail finds you in the best of your health and spirits.
Thanks for posting such wonderful pics.
Take care
Love & warm regards
Priyanka.
super pictures. You have now started looking the real Mr.B, one befitting your personality. Wonder what that means, just felt like writing it, hope u didn’t mind.
Hello Amitjii,
Awesome photographs, looking forward to see the episode of Dance India Dance with Mithun Da. Have been a fan of yours since my college days and my lifetime ambition todate remains just one meeting with you, to just stand next to you. Am sure i will faint if that ever happens, but today i just pray and hope that someday this happens.
Wishing you all the best sir for teen patti and rann.. I will definitely be watching and applauding you in both the ventures.
Regards,
Deepa
I have seriously gone crazy. I am unable to sleep because I have to hog all the blog space and if I sleep, I will be unable to do so. I will be my very first patient when I finish my course in counseling. All my neighbors and students sympathize with my family for having to live with me. Thank you, Amitji for this sacred space and for allowing me to be here. If I get thrown out of home, I can always be here with my imaginary virtual friends. I need to be deaddicted soon from blogging…hhahahahaaa…oh…hahahahhaaaa.
hi Amit jee,
It is the vision and blood of your father that you are on the top of the world!
My heartiest wishes for RANN …
MY CELL NUMBER 9717695017
YOUR BIGGEST FAN OF THE WORLD !!!
hi dear and respected bacchan sir,
i have read your blog first time and right from the age of 7 years i am your fan. i just remain in mind the no body in this world will beat u in this life and still it is fact. 1 se 10 tak sirf amitabh hi amitabh. i like your style your attitude and i love your courage and the way you behave with the people. but i have still one complain against you that u always wen on those places which u have bvisited many times why dont u come to jamnagar, gujarat, saurashtra. u will just love to be here at our city. i m big fan on you. and i m lawyer by profession. i want to meet u at once in my life. i think sir, u would have never tested Kali Dal, Rotla, Desi Sabji and i would like to tell u that we would like to taste this gujarati food to yoiu with lots of love. thanks. i will wait for your reply do reply. thanks and love u.
vaishu
Respected Sir,
What aura…what personality….
Regards
Diljit
Hi Sir,
You are looking FANTABULOUS & STUNNING asusual……………………………
And also it was nice to read about your and Mithun chakraborty’s relationship….So nice to know such good thing which we have naver heard of….
Coming to Dance Id Dance …looking forward to tat episode…..
Take care’
:)vaishali
hiiii uncle!
As usual u r looking very handsome in the photos.
plzzzzzzzz be my friend….
hi dear amitji,
i have read your blog first time and i would like to tlel u that my whole family members are big fan of you. we love u so much. i m lawyer by prefession and i wnat to tell u one thing that u have never visited Saurashtra (Gujarat) at once. why u ve not visited here. u just take a chance and see how the people of saurashtra loves you. and i m sure u must have not tested Gujarat Food ever. then u just come here. we are liveing in jamnagar wher the great reliance factory situated. so please come to my place surely. i know u r living in very rich class society but we are also rich not by wealth but by heart and i m sure u would love to be with us. please come here soon. we will wait for u. please reply my this comment i will wait 4 yr comment. thanks and love u.
vaishu, Jamnagar, Saurashtra,Gujarat.
I watched the new version of “Mile sur mera” yesterday and what a disappointment.
Please India is not Bollywood. You feel as if you are watching a bollywood song. Where is Tendulakar, Rathore, Abdul Kalam…many distinguished achievers who have made India proud….Thumps down…
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Dear Sir,
These are some AWESOME photographs!!!!!
And they cover so many aspects of your day-to-day’s innumerable activities!
Its indeed amazing how you manage to all these, and yet look fresh everywhere!
I am not saying these are photos of a single day, but if you were to put photos of a single day’s engagements of yours, even that would surpass these photographs!!!
I especially liked the Netaji Indoor Stadium one! Its a brilliant photo showing the enormity of the event. But another reason for liking this particular pic is that I personally met you at the ITC Sonar Hotel both before & after this very event!!!!
With love & regards,
Rajesh Kejriwal
BigB Yahoo Groups
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People like Mr. Amitabh should represent India.
Happy Republic Day.
Manish.
http://123iitjee.com
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
On 26th January, you were on many channels - either for promotion of RANN or for ‘Phir Mile Sur’. It was luxury for a fan like me.
Congratulations for PAA is tax free in Karnataka too.
Thanks for posting wonderful photos.
Regards,
Naishadh Vyas
Dear Amitji,
You wrote : “My Father had once propagated through deep understanding of the Country, that we should learn to abolish our surname”
These few words says a lot, actually much more, atleast to me.
Can I say that you actually do not have a surname , since I read on net that your name is just Amitabh………thats it. Bachchan actually means ‘child’ little boy’ which was put as a surname because the school wanted a surname. Please elaborate to FmXt so that I and they and more people can learn and understand more on this and who knows many might actually find it favourable, doeable, comfortable with just one name.
I am actually inspired with one person whom no matter how many times and so many have asked:-
- so and so- where are you from?
- are you from so and so place?
- you belong to this family or that family?
but the reply from that person will always be ‘ I am from HIM and will(not shall) return to HIM’ . Confident. Full stop.
I am always so very happy that the color of my blood is RED and I have the color and they have the same color of blood- 6.7 billion. But I am sounding dishonest, isnt it? Yes. Because as you so rightly said ‘ we have never had a moment to sit and think about it”
Thank you Amitji for making me ‘ think ‘ . I am grateful to you. Infact I was thinking few days back on the same and was telling a freind what are we? who are we? how are we? where are we?, everything can dissappear in few minutes if we do not stop abusing the enviornment, nature, seas & the land & everyone. I feel sad when I see the nos. reach 300,000 in ‘Haiti’. Am I responsbile?
The photos are wonderful and they speak in so many languages, but your presence speaks the language of ‘TOGETHERNESS’. What else can I ask for?
Love
Mario
Dear MrBachchan,
Thanks a lot SIR, for MILE SUR MERA TUMHARA ,its a great songh which has come back agaiin which we have seen in out childhood .
Thanks & Regards
Chetan Shandilya
Dear Sir,
Love u too..love u too..love u too..
dont have much to write on the post but wait for ur’s delhi’s arrival though i know will never be able to meet u in this life.
Love Always
Rohit
New Delhi
Kanpur
NDH
Gosh Genius,
What a flood of photographs….am in total awe… and madly rushed …so just a quick hi and good wishes and God bless and all else good for you … all you aspire for and work for.
Dear Amitabh Ji,
Fir mile sur is a very nice attempt as it touches the heart of every indian who belongs to door darshan generation. Even the new generation shall take pride while listening to it. Only thing I am concerned here is the use of national anthem in the song. Amit Ji, do you your team at Zoom feels its practical for people to expect to rise everytime the beautiful song is played. I am sure you understand the gravity of the matter after playing with national song in Rann.
Amitji its my sincere request to delete the national anthem part to the song else many people may disrespect the song and keep sitting, chatting, eating while its being played . As Mahatma Gandhi ji said, we indians play songs while sitting as we do in our temples while sitting we have satsangs, bhajans, let the fir mile sur be the bhajan of india not the anthem.
Jai Hind!
Regards,
A proud Indian!
Meenal J
hi wshing you much more success in life ahead
Dearest Amitji,
Jai Hind !!! Happy Republic day to you
Awesome pictures. It shows how pure your heart is. Very true that face is the mirror of the heart & ur heart too pure like the Ganges
Need your blessings……..
Thankyou very much……… for your lovely writtings
Ratna Manore
Hi Sir…
HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY TO YOU AND ALL FMXT!!!
MAY THIS GREAT COUNTRY PROSPERS N PROGRESSES..
today’s post puts us in thought to ponder upon..
In this busy life where is the time to sit n think of who we really are!!!!
And really never thought of the idea that why everyone has a surname and who started it..
its a wonderful thought that if everyone was just known by his name then there was no question of asking or knowing his caste/creed and other things which are less in priority or useless!!!
Thnx for putting your thought and also letting us dip down it!!
Lots of love..
Amit pandey
Hyd,India
Dear Amit ji,
Best of luck for your film Teen patti.
I & my all family members are big fan of you. sir your personalty is very fine and you look like the king of any country. we want that you made the president of our country. Iam shyore that a big part of our indian public want that you made the president of India.
Dear Amitabhji,
I read all the blog comments..everybody is praising you like anything…your work-dresses, pics,dance i don’t find it so great ..”your greatness is something else”…………
as i feel what ever you have i too have.two legs-ear-eyes-hands etc…education,good academics,career,beauty, personality..good family members.house-car-money…but yes still you are different in this world…you know why?
b’cos you have GOD’s hand on your head and why he is with you b’cos you love and care GOD’s children…..this is the basic reason why you are different then me and others…you have AURA around you which attracts and enlighten your personality…this AURA is created around “MAHAN ATMA ” personalities like Swami Vivekanandji, Mother Teresa..Mahatma Gandhi etc..”who lived for others and posess care for others”
i am strong devotee of GOD and respect you and feel you are on the top of world just b’cos of your attitute towards life and others(human beings GOD’s creation).
Your fame, body,praise,film career, money everything will come to an end after some time (samay ka pahiya chalta rahta hai, parivartan hi jeevan hai)but amitabhiji your name and love-care for others , your attitute will be in history..and heart of the generations….
i am very small to say all this in front of mahan atma like you(i am just 28 years old grl-well educated with well settled-good career) but still since you are my roll model and i respect you b’cos of your simplicity ,soberty ,down to earth attitute and a true human being i thought i should tell you that one day you will die-your fame will die- i will die but your love for others will never die , your name will exist till this “sansar” exist..so my dear Sir remain as it is AS you ARE .”GOD’s favourite CHILD-Amitabh Bachhanji”.
rest in next ..couple of more secrets..will open related to allahabad and your paternal family there……..:)
Regards
your daughter
Yippie .Excellent first review of Rann by Tran Adarsh 3 and half stars at bolloywoodhungama.com.Read below or check the site.
Review :Taran adarsh
On the whole, RANN is truly a well-made film. No two opinions on that. The film should be patronised by viewers of serious, sensible cinema. Recommended!
Ramgopal Varma is itching to tell a new story in his movies. You may garland him for his efforts or loathe him if you feel letdown, but you need to hand it to him for picking up stories that defy stereotype.
This time, in RANN, the maverick film-maker does an expose on the games the heavyweights in the media play to further their interests. RGV goes into the newsrooms and also behind it and throws light on the politician-industrialist-media nexus. Also, it’s an insider’s account of how news channels that are greedy for ratings sensationalize stories to grab eyeballs.
On surface, you don’t want to know what goes behind the scenes and how, at times, news are ‘created’ by vested interests. But RANN scratches the surface and opens a can of worms. RANN also mirrors the fact that just like there are good and bad people in every field, there’re some rotten ones in the media too who succumb to temptations and create news to climb the ladder of success.
RANN is a serious film and RGV knows what he’s talking this time. It wouldn’t be erroneous to state that you recall RGV’s SARKAR while watching RANN, even though the two films are as diverse as chalk and cheese. You recall SARKAR because RANN is an equally powerful film that shows a world we’ve only seen from the exterior.
RANN is for those who enjoy serious cinema. It’s more for the intelligentsia, for the thinking viewer. Definitely not for those who seek refuge in frivolous masala capers.
ethics, his cha
Vijay Harshvardhan Malik [Amitabh Bachchan] is the founder of a private news channel, India 24/7. A hardcore upholder of journalistic nnel is battling for survival. Jay [Sudeep], his son, looks at his father’s news channel purely as a business enterprise that must make profits to justify its existence. He hates that his competition [Mohnish Bahl] is doing better than him.
The story takes a turn when a corrupt politician, Mohan Pandey [Paresh Rawal], decides to use the channel to his advantage by using Vijay’s son-in-law Navin [Rajat Kapoor]. Pandey aspires to be the Prime Minister and indulges in a vicious campaign against his political opponent.
Navin is the most insecure man on earth and won’t rest till he becomes the number one industrialist in the country. He, in turn, involves his brother-in-law Jay in Pandey’s game plan.
A film like RANN would fall into the pit if [i] its writing wouldn’t be razor-sharp and [ii] the choice of actors would be incompetent. RGV’s movies, generally, are embellished with competent actors who deliver super performances. In this film, every member of the cast shines in his/her role, the length of the role notwithstanding.
The writing is watertight and convincing. Besides, the subject matter has been presented in the most simplistic manner, which makes it easy to decipher. However, the episode showing Riteish’s investigation tends to get confusing at one point, but the climax compensates for the minor hiccups here and there.
Amit Roy’s cinematography is eye-catching. Dialogues are power-packed. In fact, one can identify with the well-penned dialogues. The background score plays a crucial role. It heightens the impact of various scenes.
Amitabh Bachchan is spectacular yet again, especially towards the finale. His speech and the way he delivers it are remarkable. Sudeep is terrific. To stand up to giants like Bachchan and Paresh Rawal is no mean achievement. Riteish is only getting better and better with every film. In fact, he surprises you constantly.
Paresh Rawal, seen in an RGV film after a long, long time, is at his vicious best. Rajat Kapoor is incredible. Mohnish Bahl gets the role of a lifetime and he sinks his teeth into it. This film should open new vistas for him. Gul Panag is natural and so easy on the eyes. Neetu Chandra does her part well. Suchitra Krishnamoorthy is too good. Rajpal Yadav contributes to some funny moments. Neena Kulkarni and Simone Singh are perfect for their parts.
On the whole, RANN is truly a well-made film. No two opinions on that. The film should be patronised by viewers of serious, sensible cinema. Recommended!
Dated: 27.1.2010
Dear Amitji,
Best wishes for Rann………media is the fourth but very important lion which keeps in check the other three lions in the front of our national emblem.let me share a nazi view on democracy and constitution in breif with you which could be a intresting plot for Rann-2 for RGV.
To understand the dichotomy between National Socialism and Democracy, it is necessary that we define the parameters of each one. National Socialism today is most definitely not popular, because of many misconceptions and its connection in the public mind to the so-called “Holocaust” which generates tremendous psychological aversion, I have taken the liberty to explain a little about its mindset as a basis from which to work. This information is mostly little-known, except amongst its implacable enemies, who, for reasons of their own, wish that National Socialism be destroyed. But at bottom, National Socialism is the application of the eternal Laws of Nature to the sphere of human society. Please read it, consider it, and if you feel that you have to reject its basis, at least it will be an informed decision on your part.
NATIONAL SOCIALISM CLAIMS DEFINITELY TO BE A WELTANSCHAUUNG.
National Socialism is not merely a political system, or a form of government, in the way that Democracy is. National Socialism is a Weltanschauung, a German word which has no English equivalent. The closest translation is perhaps the phrase a “world-perspective”.
A Weltanschauung like National Socialism is an all-encompassing philosophical system, affording insights and opinions on all facets of life, racial, political, religious, ideological, military, financial, social, resources and yes, even spiritual. In this sense it is “totalitarian”, but note that this does not equate to “repression”. One cannot be a once-in-five-years voter in National Socialism, and think that one has discharged one’s political duties, as is the case in a Democracy.
The form of government within a National Socialist state might well be a semi-democracy, with a qualified franchise, but the purest form of National Socialist government is the so-called “benign dictator”, or Rule of One (as opposed to the democratic Rule of Many). This is perhaps the most difficult thing for Americans to understand: the voluntary relinquishment of certain “rights” to a State-organisation, as happens in National Socialism.
So, National Socialism is a Weltanschauung, as opposed to Democracy, merely a form of government.
THE PHILOSOPHICAL BASIS OF NATIONAL SOCIALISM
The philosophical basis of National Socialism includes the centrality given to quality of life. Viewing a Volk, the racially homogeneous inhabitants of a state, as an organic unit, the only end worthy to be the primary object of any such people’s existence is to produce the largest possible number of truly superior men and women - of robust health, overflowing energy, unspoiled instinct, mind powerful to analyse and create - of that integrated, masterful personality and elevated spirit that ever characterises the truly noble human.
There are two reasons for this:
(a) great men and their works are a source of pride and glory, the justification of the Volk’s existence and highest fulfillment, in which each individual, even the lowest, feels himself lifted up, in that he knows that he has taken some necessary part in making those achievements possible, and
(b) great men are the Volk’s salvation. They alone can organise the life of the Volk as a unit to make it generally satisfying, and steer it safely past the perils that assail the life of every people.
The racial Weltanschauung is fundamentally distinguished from Democracy by reason of the fact that the former recognizes the significance of race and therefore also personal worth and has made these the pillars of its structure.
Hence the supreme purpose of the ethnical, National Socialist State is to guard and preserve those racial elements which, through their work in the cultural field, create that beauty and dignity which are characteristic of a higher mankind. As Aryans, we can consider the National Socialist State only as the living organism of a people, an organism which does not merely maintain the existence of a people, but functions in such a way as to lead its people to a position of supreme liberty by the progressive development of the intellectual and cultural faculties.
Note well that, in contrast to Democracy on a political plane, National Socialism does not make happiness the end of a people’s existence as a society. Happiness is deemed to be at its richest and most satisfying when it is not directly sought, but comes as a by-product of expending one’s energy in doing some piece of work well, or for the sake of achieving some other thing in which one deeply believes.
CONGENIAL CIRCUMSTANCES & THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PERSON
Circumstances which favour the emergence of the superior man are: (1) racial homogeneity [effected by (a) segregation (b) inbreeding and (c) subjection to the same values over a long period of time], leading to (2) social solidarity. According to the measure of their comprehension and strength of their character, all have the same ethic, the same religion, believe passionately in their greatness as a people, and understand and accept and uphold their social organisation, their goals, their government and their way of life as the most desirable on earth. Every man, no matter what his position on the social scale, feels that he belongs. He walks with the dignity of one who knows himself important to a whole with which he is inextricably connected. Beneath all surface differences and personal clashes, there is an underlying unity which, in a crisis, makes man stand with man, family with family, class with class, and all with the whole in a devotion which is unto death. Such a people may be crushed by superior force, but they will never disintegrate. A good example of it is the Japanese. Another is the jews.
In contrast to this organic unity of a Volk which National Socialism seeks to nurture, the Democratic way of thinking lays excessive emphasis on the individual and his “rights” and “freedoms”. A society of individuals, as required by a Democracy, is an atomistic society, a pile of loosely-cemented stones. Its cohesive forces are weak. On an ever-increasing scale, Democracy as practised today, is turning our societies into human anthills, and our people into faceless and all but nameless nothings, as alike as grains of sand. And those of us in whom the life-force has not been tamed and beaten, hate the meaninglessness of mundane existence - its boredom, its emptiness, its indignity.
The third circumstance required to favour the superior man, is (3) the pyramidal form of government (differentiation in function and responsibility).
Capping these three is the umbrella of an eugenic religion. If any society is to maintain and extend itself in the face of its environment and its enemies, and attain the heights of cultural greatness, it must have at its helm those of its number who are of profoundest wisdom and most exalted character, men of deep religious experience. Standing apart, freed from the narrow cares and anxieties and little duties that burden and fret the rest, and with disinterested and exalted motives, as it were from a conning tower, they scan the horizon, study the stars and set the course of the ship. The fate of everybody on board rests on their wisdom, their love, their strength.
National Socialism needs such men, men who come forth out of these circumstances to guide and lead. This National Socialist mindset is vastly superior to the Democratic one which allows an obscure nincompoop to be thrown up in an over-sponsored popularity contest, to grip the leash of power in, say, a mighty country like the USA. National Socialism says: “Character Counts”, Democracy says: “A fat wallet counts”.
Even purely theoretical work, which cannot be measured by a definite rule and is preliminary to all subsequent technical discoveries, is exclusively the product of the individual brain. The broad masses do not invent, nor does the majority organize or think; but always and in every case the individual man, the person.
Democracy introduces universal suffrage, chatters about equal rights but can find no foundation for this equality. It destroys the basis of quality.
THE LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE
A Weltanschauung which repudiates the democratic principle of the rule of the masses and aims at giving this world to the best people - that is, to the highest quality of mankind - must also apply that same aristocratic postulate to the individuals within the Volk-community.
National Socialism insists that it must take care that the positions of leadership and highest influence are given to the best men.
Hence the leadership principle is not based on the idea of the MAJORITY, but on that of PERSONALITY.
The leadership principle may be imposed on an organized political community in a dictatorial way. But this principle can become a living reality only by passing through the stages that are necessary for its own evolution. These stages lead from the smallest cell of the State organism upwards. As its bearers and representatives, the leadership principle must have a body of men who have passed through a process of selection lasting over several years, who have been tempered by the hard realities of life and thus rendered capable of carrying the principle into practical effect.
ELECTIONEERING
National Socialism does not have electioneering in the way that Democracy has. Issues were settled by referendums; leaders rise higher in the structures by virtue of character, competency and efficiency as displayed by their track records.
Democracy lurches from one election to the next with flexible agendas. The intervals between the replacement of one person by another gradually became shorter, finally ending up in a wild relay chase. With each change the quality of the statesman’ in question deteriorated, until finally only the petty type of political huckster remained. In such people the qualities of statesmanship were measured and valued according to the adroitness with which they pieced together one coalition after another; in other words, their craftiness in manipulating the pettiest political transactions,
There is a better chance of seeing a camel pass through the eye of a needle than of seeing a really great man discovered’ through an election.
ACCOUNTABILITY & RESPONSIBILITY
National Socialism is perhaps the first ideological system to apply the concepts of “management-by-objective” on a national scale, ie within the political life of a Volk. The achievement of those objectives are entrusted to appointed leaders who have the duty to exercise their skills and talents in the most beneficent, efficient and honourable way possible. The criterion is that the welfare of the whole outranks the well-being of the individual. This means that, in a situation where a conflict of interests arise, the lesser is sacrificed to the greater, in pursuit of quality.
National Socialism appoints a leader in a certain position, and by virtue of his appointment receives the power and freedom to make decisions. The results of those decisions determine whether the incumbent will remain in that position, because he, and only he, is responsible for the results of his decisions. If they go wrong, as measured against set principles and goals, he has to accept accountability for his errors and vacate the position of power. Freedom is balanced out by responsibility; fulfillment of duty is rewarded by more power, failure is met with accountibility.
Democracy can never be called to account for anything, since the right of decision is not vested in the Cabinet but in the parliamentary majority. The Cabinet always functions only as the executor of the will of the majority. Its political ability can be judged only according to how far it succeeds in adjusting itself to the will of the majority or in persuading the majority to agree to its proposals. But this means that the ruling body must descend from the level of a real governing power to that of a mendicant who has to beg the approval of a majority that may be got together for the time being
Thereby all responsibility is abolished in practice. In practice no actual responsibility remains. For responsibility arises only from personal duty and not from the obligations that rest with a parliamentary assembly of empty talkers.
This principle of combining absolute authority with absolute responsibility will gradually cause a selected group of leaders to emerge; which is not even thinkable in our present epoch of irresponsible parliamentarianism.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ON POWER
When talking about the concept of “power”, democratically-minded people are very quick to respond by quoting Lord Acton’s dictum: “Power tends to corrupt; and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”
But we as humans MUST face up to three facts:
(1) No society can EXIST unless power is entrusted to SOMEBODY.
(2) It is of the most vital urgency that it be possible to PIN RESPONSIBILITY ON SOME PARTICULAR MAN. In a democratic government, where decisions are taken by committees and commissions and majority vote, responsibility is so divided, dispersed and comminuted that in the end it is virtually impossible to fix responsibility to anyone. From this it has come about that large numbers of men, of very high positions in our society, can be grossly delinquent and even downright traitors without having to answer for it.
(3) If it be inseparable from government that power be entrusted somewhere, it seems the part of wisdom to entrust it where its tendency to corrupt him who wields it, is most likely to be resisted - that is to say, to men whose very character would make them scorn to misuse it, and whose very membership in a corporate elite known to visit the severest punishment, remorselessly, upon any of its number found guilty of dereliction, would deter even the boldest from yielding to temptation. Granted the miscarriages of intention that inevitably accompany the actual operation of any system, there is nevertheless the fundamental belief, indeed the profound instinct, that if one man is to have power over another it should be only he who obviously is the BETTER MAN, and that if he IS the better man, he OUGHT to have the greater power, and with it the rights and privileges requisite for its proper use.
NEWS MEDIA
In a National Socialist state, the instruments which shape public opinion are brought under State control and no longer left in the hands of aliens and enemies of the people. This is simply a measure of self-defence to protect the Volk.
THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT
National Socialism insists that the best constitution and the best form of government is that which makes it quite natural for the best brains to reach a position of dominant importance and influence in the community.
With warm regards,
Dr.Zensun
आदरणीय अमितजी,
इतने अच्छे साफ़ और कलरफुल फोटोस है कि डाऊनलोड करके रखने पड़े…….
सरनेम तो एक पहचान का जरिया है लेकिन बिना सरनेम के काम भी चलेगा एक दिन और सिर्फ आपका एक ‘नॅशनल आईडी’ ही काफी होगा आपको जानने-पहचानने के लिए….. ‘इनफ़ोसिस’ वाले नादेकर्नी इसपर लगे हुए है….
कुछ सालों बाद आप और हम सब एक नंबर बन जायेंगे तब सरनेम एक इतिहास बन चुकी होगी….डॉक्टर स्व.श्री हरिवंशनराय बच्चन का सपना जरूर पूरा होगा….
शेष फिर,
समीर चौहान
छत्तीसगढ़.
Dear Sir..
Good Afternoon from Home ..Bikaner..ha..
you wrote here (Many writings by the pen, into rules, laws of the state, have remained much after they have gone. And I wonder why there have been no changes to suit our constitution and life. They were a police state. We are a free state.)
i accept it..thanks.
here i have visit your very fresh visuals and Mithunda and kids of Kolkata all are enjoying the National Festival of Republic Day with Big B..!
and i enjoy the Republic day with my Juniors one is painter,one is actor and one is computer Graphic Designer at jkk. with hot coffe and some “MUNGAFALI” (SHINGDANA)..ha
today i have received a mail from ITALy art exhibition office they have post to me a vedio catalog of Asian overview 2010 art exhibition. thats link is here for your vision.they have give full respect to Contemporary INDIAN ART and youth Artist of INDIA.so i am thanksfull for “vincenzo”…!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzvl5-v9CKU
here i want to share some visuals of my jaipur art visit .but i can’t shoot visuals of my friend Apoorv ( INDIA-LONDON)..ha
i hope you will like it . in jaipur i can’t share this visuals in that time, because i was busy with meetings and art visits.
1. photography exhibition of HT Photographer and my friend Hinashu vyas and interview of my friend writer shobha de at Literature fastival by jaipur virasat foundation ..!
2. installation art exhibition .title Heritage condition..
3. painting exhibition of Rajputana Sereton Hotel..
4. a International art exhibition of Jkk.My Art Teacher Dr.V.S. Upadhayay
have participate in that art exhibition with his art work.
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http://lh5.ggpht.com/_yGYsNMMhHUg/S1_9r0ualKI/AAAAAAAABLY/3p_dF8ryRSI/s400/DSCN9814.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_yGYsNMMhHUg/S1_-Ols44qI/AAAAAAAABLk/qV4R2-OmoLc/s400/DSCN9866.JPG
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_yGYsNMMhHUg/S2AAeObCY5I/AAAAAAAABMI/tgeLOq4_2W0/s400/DSCN9804.JPG
i hope you will enjoy this art visit of myself..ha
regards
yogendra kumar purohit
M.F.A.
Bikaner.INDIA
yogendrapurohit@yahoo.com
Dear Amitji,
Just wanted to say that I love you.
and as always - nice photos… especially the one that you are with Mithun dancing….
Waiting for ‘Dance India Dance’ & Rann.
all of love,
sigali
Hey Mr B!
Thanks for the pictures! Looking absolutely awesome!
Loveyouloveyouloveyou tooooooooooo
Take care
Yerishna(Your bigget S.A fan)
dear amitabh,
How are you my love?
I see the pictures and I admire how much you loved and special.
I am taking your joy.
That you like I know-bigb.
Love you to no end,
Sima Fadida - Israel.
You’re special.
Win these exciting days
shabash!!!!!!!!!
Sima Fadida - Israel.
hi … paa
nice to see you in these cool pics
Jasmine Jaywant dear ……..
one day you will come to meet me with a big dibba of jalebi in Ur hands. You are the sweetest, though.
wowwwwwwwww …………. 80 me 1 kg or dhaal do to kitna ho jaayega ?
haaa aacha rahega … sumo banane ke liye
per pir shia mujhe choodh kar kisi or ke pass bhag jaayega
Dearest Big B,
You looking great in all those pictures - specially the Pathan Suit! Wao!
Look these pictures a few more times and you wi fall in love with yourself
Akshay Kumar great speach on Amit Jee, I loved that, hope EF would ove it too. So here you go:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVcX5g2c5TE
Love,
Dolly & Mukesh
Dear Amitabh Uncle,
As it appears that everything is fine with u & let it be so always!!
As u’ve pointed out that the British rules have remained with us in form of our constitution.
If u’d look into Lord Macaulay’s books u’ll find our entire constitution’s origins without giving the bibliography credit.
Also our forefathers did declare India to be a secular nation, but they should’ve had a peek into the very holy books which were to govern the sickularism. One has to inspect beforehand the very pillars on which they r gonna rest their laurels on.
If any text from those holy books hold some grudge against other religion or give impetus to some kind of visual mobism, then how could those text be helpful for the target …ism?
The present Indian law’s state is like a cart tied before a horse.
And although u’ve declined ur nod, on the loss of individualism as purported by Lt Sri H R Bachchan, i think the objective is not to procreate guinea pigs society. Because in such a society, similar to the communism (which has failed the test of time!! Waht say!!) the individual aspirations like innovations, basic human nature etc take a beating.
Because excuse me!! but all ur career, u & us, r vying for the name; the AMITABH (not only) BACHCHAN (but also).,
Rgds,
3 211 Dino
The very first review of”’ Rann” by Taran Adarsh , a Film critic, should gladden the hearts and minds of all those who are connected with the film, as it is quite encouraging.
Rann —a must see for all people who like serious thought provoking engrossing stuff.
Celebrate FmXT —Another good film of Head of Family on the way
WE ALL WISH RAMU’S RANN GRAND SUCCESS AT THE BOX OFFICE.
#182 Thank you Phyllis I am overwhelmed, infact I love reading ur comments immensely, always, so keep rolling on dear, wishing u all the best, regards
Jasmine Jaywant - always honoured to hear your kind words. Mr Bachchan’s post was so fascinating that it could not fail to spark the brain cells.
I’ve also been so interested in the debate on caste, and the decision by you and others to shake off the social tyrany of the last name - Harivansh Rai Bachchan showing outstanding wisdom and compassion on this issue, as with so many others.
In Britain of course we have an extremely pernicious ‘class system’. It may not be codified in the same manner as caste, but it is still a very powerful - and detrimental - force.
With love from Daisy
Hello Sir
I have been a silent reader for the last few months.
I am sorry for using your forum to address someone in the extended family…
Dear Lakshmi Jag - wishing you and your family courage in your difficult time, you are in my thoughts, please take care.
Regards
Rachana
thank u!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr. Tilak Rishi your essay on the Republic Day in its inaugural stage wa s excellent to say the least , the description of the event as it unfolded really was par excellence , you will make a great writer if you are not already one.Thanks, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Amit ji… my friend made a short film and he has won many awards for it. Recently his film won the national award. This is his first film and this is his films website. He is the director of the movie.
http://vitthalshortfilm.com/
When you get time please visit this site. My friend has got talent! Wish you could meet him someday!
Mandar
The quality of this sacred blog space is much valued by most of the bloggers. Jasmine Jaywant became the point of display of solidarity. Great to see that she is back with all of us and in great spirits. My wellwishes too.
Sarat
Dear Amitji,
Lovely Pictures….saved all pictures on desktop and each day…i put all new different pic of yours as screensaver….
Right now waiting for 30th Jan 5.p.m to see you on Dance India Dance… really too excited….
Today just saw the photos ..yet to read your post..as each time i come to read your blog could not keep my eyes off it…. so may be later…
love adi…
P.S Hello to Amitabh Ziibbu, Neha Shrivastav and Zainab…like you waiting to see Amitji on DID ..
223 Devkishin,
Yes good news for all especially for serious and intelligent cinema lovers as too many mindless entertainers and comedies were ruining bollywood just out there to make money.Welcome back Sarkar.Welcome back RGV.
Amitabh Bachchan launches new version of Mile sur mera tumhara
Mumbai,January 26 (ANI):Mile sur mera tumhara,the iconic song that had the entire nation humming to its tunes has been revived and we have the mega project Phir Mile Sur that brings together celebrities from different fields and regions to convey beautifully the theme of united India.Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan on Monday launched the new version of song the eve of republic day in Mumbai.Created in 1988 by Lok Seva Sanchar Parishad and promoted by Doordarshan,mile sur mera tumhara video was intended to
http://videos.sify.com/watch/ANI-Amitabh-Bachchan-launches-new-version-of-Mile-sur-mera-tumhara-kb0s4chcgcf.html
……we are recognized as humans and not some obscure members of a tribe or culture or caste, because that is what is dividing society………. yes big B we some are finghting in our counrty to make people thought about that they are human before the members of tribe …because some so called Masiha of the ethnic people are going to dvide the country which is united since 250 yeras ago in name federialism . yes Big B
Sir,
According to Shakespeare, “What’s in a name?” and according to Bachchanji ‘What’s in a surname?” or “Why surname?” Great writers and thikers, both of them.
And then comes Abhishekji’s novel idea that all should be identified by only mobile numbers and not by name+surname.
Perhaps, this society is such that it will find ways to divide itself. Some individuals vested interests always make it happen.
Whenever someone in media asks that who you really are. Just reply
नाम अगर कोई पूछे तो, कहना बस पीनेवाला
काम ढालना, और ढालना सबको मदिरा का प्याला,
जाति प्रिये, पूछे यदि कोई कह देना दीवानों की
धर्म बताना प्यालों की ले माला जपना मधुशाला।।
Regards,
Anand
In those days, this song had been a gana ghar ghar ki, when there was only one channel Doordarshan… This song carried the very essence of unity in diversity, through the blend of sports, music, dance and cinema; with coming together of personalities from different caste, creed and states…
Now “Miley Sur Mera Tumhara” is back in naye aur bade version… New – for it is completely fresh and enhanced than the original. Bigger – for it is sung by 69 icons instead of the original 26. “Phir Miley Sur” was launched on Monday to commemorate India’s 60th Republic Day.
Now one can just guess names randomly from our screen celebrities to include in this music video. The new video is replaced by the young junta of the B-town. Interestingly, in the new version Amitabh Bachchan is the only icon from the original one and a non-singer who have also rendered his voice for this. “People from film industry along with so many other individuals have given their voices to make this wonderful song of India. I am the only person in the song who has a repeat value,” said the humble legend.
Besides Big B, the music video features Abhishek and Aishwarya Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Juhi Chawla among the actors’ list. AR Rahman, Shankar-Ehsan-Loy, Shivamani, Anoushka Shankar, Shreya Ghoshal, Amjad Ali Khan with sons Aman and Ayan, Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma with Rahul, Zakir Hussain with his brothers Taufiq and Faizal Qureshi have found place here. On Aug 15, 1988, “Mile sur mera tumhara” first hit the small screens, on Doordarshan. It was conceptualized and conceived by late Suresh Mallick. And now after 22 years Arti and Kailash Surendranath have remade it as “Phir mile sur”.
However, like they say – old is gold; the new avatar seems to be no compare with the original which was short yet impressive… Watch it to feel the difference
Hi AMIT JI !
Nice photos especially,2nd last and first two are stunning ! As days are passing,the promotion of Rann increases day by day, happy for the promotions of Teen Patti. Waiting for the music of Teen Patti …. glad if you sing a song for the movie !
Love you very much and always ,
Please,take great care of your self ,
Khuda hafiz.
Amit Ji…
Everytime i come to ur blog…theres one line by Robert Frost that i recite about u … And Miles to go before i sleep….
Therse so much u do and live a fuller active life for ur age.
Bravo!!!
Ashok Lall
Atlanta,Ga
USA
Dear Amitji,
I am a big fan of you and your family. Somewhere in one of your interviews I read that you manage with just 4-5 hours of sleep.
According to me this is not advisable. You should sleep for a minimum of 6-7 hours even if it means sacrificing your career. In fact this should be a pracrice of all your family memebers.
I am posting a small article which you should read it seriously and also ask Abhishekh and Ashiwrya to read it. It si very important.
What killed Ranjan Das and Lessons for Corporate India
A month ago, many of us heard about the sad demise of Ranjan Das from Bandra, Mumbai. Ranjan, just 42 years of age, was the CEO of SAP-Indian Subcontinent, the youngest CEO of an MNC in India. He was very active in sports, was a fitness freak and a marathon runner. It was common to see him run on Bandra’s Carter Road. Just after Diwali, on 21st Oct, he returned home from his gym after a workout, collapsed with a massive heart attack and died. He is survived by his wife and two very young kids.
The Real Reason
Everyone missed out a small line in the reports that Ranjan used to make do with 4-5 hours of sleep
Barring stress control, Ranjan Das did everything right: eating proper food, exercising (marathoning!), maintaining proper weight. But he missed getting proper and adequate sleep, minimum 7 hours.
If you are not getting enough sleep (7 hours), you are playing with fire, even if you have low stress.
Short sleep duration (<5 or 5-6 hours) increased risk for high BP by 350% to 500% compared to those who slept longer than 6 hours per night. Paper published in 2009.
As you know, high BP kills.
• Young people (25-49 years of age) are twice as likely to get high BP if they sleep less. Paper published in 2006.
• Individuals who slept less than 5 hours a night had a 3-fold increased risk of heart attacks. Paper published in 1999.
• Complete and partial lack of sleep increased the blood concentrations of High sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-cRP), the strongest predictor of heart attacks. Even after getting adequate sleep later, the levels stayed high!!
• Just one night of sleep loss increases very toxic substances in body such as Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Tumour Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-alpha) and C-reactive protein (cRP). They increase risks of many medical conditions, including cancer, arthritis andheart disease. Paper published in 2004.
• Sleeping for <=5 hours per night leads to 39% increase in heart disease. Sleeping for <=6 hours per night leads to 18% increase in heart disease. Paper published in 2006.
Ideal Sleep
For lack of space, I cannot explain here the ideal sleep architecture. But in brief, sleep is composed of two stages: REM (Rapid Eye Movement) and non-REM. The former helps in mental consolidation while the latter helps in physical repair and rebuilding. During the night, you alternate between REM and non-REM stages 4-5 times.
The earlier part of sleep is mostly non-REM. During that period, your pituitary gland releases growth hormones that repair your body. The latter part of sleep is more and more REM type.
For you to be mentally alert during the day, the latter part of sleep is more important. No wonder when you wake up with an alarm clock after 5-6 hours of sleep, you are mentally irritable throughout the day (lack of REM sleep). And if you have slept for less than 5 hours, your body is in a complete physical mess (lack of non-REM sleep), you are tired throughout the day, moving like a zombie and your immunity is way down (I’ve been there, done that )
DEAR AMIT JI, I SAW VIDEO OF MILE SUR MERA TUMHARA………………IS ONLY MUSIC AND FILM ALL ABOUT INDIA, IN THE END OF THE VIDEO WE SAW SOME SPORTS PEOPLE BUT DONT YOU THING PLAYERS LIKE DHANRAJ PILLAYE, MS DHONI, SORAV GANGULI, SACHIN, SANIYA MIRZA, LIYANDAR PAICE, APJ KALAM,NITISH KUMAR, AMBANI’S ,TATA, EXT….SHOULD INVOLVED IN THE VIDEO BY ANY FORM .
Some individuals in the country want to have their say in every matter —
1. selection of persons for civilian awards—padma awards(they think they are the best judges)
2. who should be allowed to play cricket in india ((they think they own BCCI and Ministry of Sports)
3. what language should be spoken by persons working in any part of the country(((they must impose their views whether it serves any useful purpose or not)
4.who should be targeted for attacks without any provocation(they must get chance to exhibit their muscle power)
5. issue ultimatums to governments and other authorities to implement their fanciful views and programmes((they are above law as they can go to any extent to bring the elected representatives to their knees)
kaise kaise log yahan
phir bhi mera bharat mahaan
So much of yourself that you put out, to be judged, to be commented on, in the public scrutiny all the time. More true of one on the stage, for then the exchange, the unveiling is almost automatic. So much of yourself that you give away and give freely, that I sincerely hope there is a central core that is inviolate and sacrosanct.
And THAT is OUR hoodie… the one you’d worn when we met you.
Isn’t some kind of slotting, some kind of labeling inevitable in nature?If not surnames, then what?
Dear Amitji,
Gr8 photos and u look so TAll nd Mighty, ‘LARGER THAN LIFE’ and really everyone in this blog is going ga-ga about u now,going crazy seeing u in all the attires particularly in the Pathan suit !! but not to forget so is our down- to- earth Mithun-da of kolkatta but no doubt nobody can compliment u in style and in all respects of being a complete man a hero of the masses…
Devkishinji,- greetings to u. i hve penned u a line or too here in my earlier/ previous blogs to u) kindly reciprocate and acknowledge my greetings here. have been reading ure thoughtfu contributions time and again!!
Zainab, hi dear, how are your exam/preparations going on, accept all the best of wishes to u in this junction of life with love to as ever and will remain till the end .khuda hafiz .
Jasmine… dear i love u as u are with your beautiful and wonderful thoughts which can be seen and felt in your writings.. have been reading about the turmoil which u are facing now….add me in your support too!! remember always that it is always seen that good people have to face adversity as u r facing now, but’This too shall pass away’… always there for u my good lady.
To all fmxt, my good wishes and good day to all ‘MILE SUR MERA TUMHARA TO SUR BANE HAMARA…
anuradha
dear amitji,
greetings,
i became late in writing to you today. apologies for that.
like the photographs you posted today.
warm regards
ak_taneja@yahoo.co.uk
hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm …………. may be i guess ..!0!
DT :Deepak Taunk
SD :Sujata Das
PC :Priti Carlucci
DP :Dadasaheb Phalke
AB :Ashwini Bigb Kumar
KK :Kalapana, Kadkade
RS :Rashmit Sharma
SS :Swati Shah
VS :Viren Sahi
BG :Buddhadev Gupta/Ghaspus
HS :Himself
NB :Naresh Bhatt
SM :Saira Mohan
my fav…..
OP :Om Prakash
&
SP :standard post
AHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh !!!!!!!!
and Dp mins D PRASAD
kk : krishna kant
thaka diya lolzzzzzz x(
Amitabhji desired to sing himself in ”mile sur mera tumhara—-”as per the director’s comment ; and he has done a great job –he rendered first couple of lines with a classical touch. It does create some impact.
A. R. Rehman is the first composer who plays the musical instrument
”finger board” and the way he performed in the video was simply awesome.
The man is indeed gifted with abundant talent in field of music.
You are also ‘welcome’ Jasmine Jaywant!
Hello Anat Magen
Hello Zainab
….CC to ALL….
I remembered something and am laughing now….because there is a joke on this “CC to ALL” . It goes like this…..A VVIP entered the conference room and started greeting the persons in the room one by one….there were almost hundred others in the room to meet this person. Now the VVIP person imagined the time it would take….if continues wishing each and everyone so on wishing the 15th person , he turned to the 16th & rest and said loudly ‘CC to ALL’
Hahaha…..are you all laughing? Yes when we use ‘CC to ALL’ it does loose the personal touch…..but anyway………My respect and thoughts are with you ALL.
haw… haw
Mario
Devkishin Vyas,Mumbai
aapko baasiiiiiiii khabar sunaane me kya maaja aa raha hai …
kaal se likhe hi jaaa rahe hai ……………….
sab bahre nahi hai , sabko sunaai de raha hai ki Ab ne khud gaya hai lol
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Hello amit Uncle
Wish you a very very Happy republic Day.Uncle jee plese it’s my dream to go in Big Boss with my friends (Shishu,Nidhi,Rohan,Rajat,Diksha).Only you can make it possible ..Plese I request to you
Shriman Amitabh Harivanshraiji Bachchan,
Pranam,
No yellow lines for quite a long…..
I never got, but atleast a few lucky one use to get.I had already expressed and acknowledged how difficult it is to respond to such huge response to ur Blog.
I had asked for ur secret - that of such high level of activity - at this age & considering the very tight pre fixed schedules.
However,i request ur goodself to take care & relax and hv complete sleep - -without any alarm bells. Pls read comments at sr no. 239 by Shri Prasad.It is serious & thus to be taken really seriously.
I enjoyed comment at sr. no 235 by Shri Khare.
Regards,
Shashishekhar Maheshdattji Vyas
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I walk along the beach
Leaving footprints cold and bare
How can I enjoy the sunset,
When there’s no one here to share?
# 243 anuradha—–Pune
Deeply touched by your lovely comments.
I highly appreciated your knowledge of classical music when you agreed with me about the beautiful rendition of Maestro Ghulamali’s ghazal ”apni tasveer ko aankhon se lagata kya hai—-” by teen ager Sneha Pant. This ghazal has been sung by quite a few performers in ‘’saregama” show of Zee TV. One contestant from Bengal had sung the same ghazal in ‘’saregama” show ,organised in London,in the presence of the Maestro himself .
I in my humble opinion think Indian boys and girls possess tremendous talent in field of music—but no one can match the standard set by the legendary Lata Mangeshkar—great voice quality.
(’.’)> aarey kaha chale gaye big baby
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My dearest Mr. Bachchan,
Thanking you once again, for the nice pictures you posted yesterday and today’s as well. And you, ofcourse look a million dollars…..Touchwood! My comment written to you yesterday has not made it thru moderation again…and yes, despite having had previous experiences of just a week ago…I failed to remember to save my comments as I had decided to do then. So boo hoo!!! :((
Before I proceed, there is a piece of sad news which I would want to share with you and our FmExt here…one of your very regular and enthusiastic EF, Lakshmi Jag, lost her dear Father last night in Chennai! I don’t suppose she would be joining us for a couple of weeks at least…Our deep condolences go out to her and her dear Family as well, and prayers that may God give them the forbearance and the strength to accept His Will. May he rest in Eternal Peace.
Coming back to your Brief, I think each one of us are perpetually losing ourselves in an effort to SEEM like someone we are not intrinsically, depending upon the situations and what we need to accomplish or do, in order to deal with them effectively….we project ourselves differently when it comes to our children, another kind with our friends and relatives, and yet another with our bosses or our juniors at our work places….when do we really get to BE ourselves? Never, I think. We go away from this world still in the character that we had adopted …and the only exceptions I can think of are the Masters like Buddha, Sai Baba and in present times, maybe the Dalai Lama?? I am really touched that you should have shared this thought with us today. This is not something one would think about as a matter of routine. Trust you to bring such things and thoughts to the fore! And thank you for it!
If I remember correctly, the grey hoodie you are sporting above, at the D-I-D is the same one you had on, the day we met you on the 17th of last month? Ooooh, it still seems like a dream…!!
I was amazed to read what you have written, about your Father having made that suggestion of abolishing surnames….my father-in-law was of the same belief! Oh, I wish it could come about. It would be the end of so many of our sicial ills, isn’t it! If only….! Having said this, I must admit that I am utterly confused about what it is that you were trying to establish…it was not clear what you meant by ‘ethics of the issue’ being stronger than our personal ones….maybe I missed out on the reference to the context, but I guess I will have to leave it at this…it is unlikely that you will elaborate on this in your post tomorrow…so!
Take care and I hope the trend of turning in at a respectable hour every night continues, though it is apparent that last night it did not happen…but keeping my fingers crossed nonetheless…!
With much love and blessings,
Always,
Kashmira
For our EF…may I please? Thank You!
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, Saroj, Daksha, Tehreem, Monalisa, Archana (Bengaluru), Aishwarya (TVM), Sharmila, Sharmishta, Satinder, Rupam, Phyllis, Manisha, Vijaya, Renete, GA Patel, Mondira, Zainab, Anita, Mary Anne, Valorie Adams, Sillyscientist, Angel, Sanjith, Vikas, Subhash, Kishore, Abhay, Naresh, Preeti, Bharati, Mithai Lal, Ravi, Deepak T , Raman, Pramod, Ramanathan, S. Khan, Manoj, Mukul, Vipin Sharma, Devikishan Vyas, Melwyn, Pawan Pipalwa, Anand.ajayp, Anat Magen, Satyam……hope you are all well and doing fine! Love and blessings to everyone …..
For Jasmine Jaywant: Jasmine, I had sent you, a msg within my comment yesterday, but as you can see, it went up in smoke….did not make it here. Just wanted to tell you how happy I was to see you here yesterday, being your usual, warm and intelligent self! It is always so good to read your comments dearie, and hope that you shall never distance yourself from the Family. Turbulances are bound to occur every now and then, but never let them deter you. Take care and God Bless!
For Satyam: I wasn’t pulling your leg, my dear…was very serious when I said that knowing you is entirely our gain and pleasure too…..what you write is indeed a first time knowledge, for most everyone here I am sure. This is your forte and you are exceptionally good at it. I do look forward to continuing to read you here Satyam. Take care!
For Nimmi Harsinghani: Great to know that you are in my town! I sure hope we get to run into one another! The next time you see those beautiful peacocks in close proximity, feed them green chilies….they thrive on them and would even steal them from your kitchen if they got half the chance to do so! We had a whole lot of friendly ones in Bharatpur, who visited (!!) us everyday!
Mrs. GA Patel: Our good wishes and blessings to your daughter for her 25th birthday which passed by on the 25th of Jan. I am sorry my message did not reach you yesterday. Take care….
Love,
Kash
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Mile sur updated with part 2 of the video.
http://sharmilasays.wordpress.com/2010/01/26/phir-mile-sur/
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255 aNgEl
everyone would like to share Sunset at the beach with lovely young lady known on this space as —–a n g e l
God bless you little lady—lagi raho
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ha ha ha ha ……….
Angel girl, are those all ur id’s?
dekh.. apni poal matt khol aishe.. nice try!!!
how was ur day?
# 251 angel
agreed sab ko maloom hai ke AB SIR ne khud gaya hai—mile sur—MERI CHACHI
lekin originally yeh taya kiya gaya tha ke koi playback singer AB SIR KE LIYE GAAYEGA.JAB YEH AB SIR NE SUNA TO USNE KAHA KI MAIN KHUD EK ACHHA SINGER HOON AUR MERI LINES MAIN GAOONGA.
AAYA KUCHH SAMAJ MEIN
OOPER BANAYI HUI TERI BILLI KI POOCHH KUCHH ZYADA LAMBI HAI–ZARA SI CHHOTI KARO VARNA TU PARESHAN HO JAYEGI
TERE BILLI KA NAAM KYA HAI ANGEL
we luv u alwayz Boss…………….
kya baaat hey…
one mroe to list
DV (on the beach)
hamara number kab aayegaaaaaaaaaa…………vo beach pe..line jo lagi hey..
It was on August 15, 1988 that ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’ premiered on Doordarshan and instantly became an anthem for India’s unity in diversity. Nearly 22 years later, the song still strikes a chord, and to give it a youth twist Zoom released a new version of the song, titled ‘Phir Mile Sur’.
The original composition was conceptualised and conceived by the late Suresh Mullick of O&M and was directed by Arti and Kailash Surendranath. The song featured several national icons of the time, which included Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Hassan, Lata Mangeshkar and Prakash Padukone, among others.
‘Phir Mile Sur’ premiered on Zoom on the occasion of Republic Day, January 26, 2010 at 7 am and was played out at the top of every hour thereafter. Zoom had also given the airing rights to all major TV and radio networks in the country.
Zoom has come up with a marketing campaign to promote this song, which will be a continuous one. The channel plans to spend around Rs 5-6 crore on the campaign.
For Piyush Pandey, Executive Chairman, Ogilvy India, and Vice Chairman, Ogilvy Asia Pacific, ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’ holds a special place and several fond memories. He has been associated with both the original song and the reprised version. Reminiscing about the days of ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’, he said, “In 1988, television was the only source and Doordarshan was the key network. Today, with the growth of various mediums, I guess the time has come to revive this thought again. Personally, for me it was a life sorter, because I was very new to the creative agency. Suresh (Mullick) placed his faith in me to write this song. He did monitor the work very closely and finally the 18th copy that I had written was approved.”
R Sridhar, former Director of O&M India, has recently launched an e- book on Suresh Mullick. The book can be accessed at http://periscopedesign.co.in/index.html and includes articles on Mullick by his friends, family, associates and colleagues, which include names such as SR (Mani) Ayer, R Sridhar, Farida Sabnavis, Anil Uzgare and Roda Mehta.
SR (Mani) Iyer, former Managing Director, O&M India, and long-time partner, boss and friend of Mullick, spoke about his association with the concept creator of ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’. He said, “Watching him (Mullick) work was a lesson for any aspiring advertising man. Everything about him was transparent, honest, endearingly simple and innocent. He had a well-furnished mind, a pervading sense of history and tradition and a mastery of the language.”
In the book, Iyer states, “In Bob Dylan’s language, Suresh saw in the 1970s what was blowing in the wind – meaningless, boring advertising without consideration for the customer – no relevance, taste or memorability. With Suresh, there was no ambiguity: advertising must be relevant and memorable. Even his handwritten notes were powerful copy.”
Going back a bit in time, Lok Parishad Seva Sanchar Parishad had approached O&M in 1988 with the task of “packaging a country into a five-minute jingle in 14 languages”. Thus was born ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’, which was aired for the first time on August 15, 1988, after the telecast of the Prime Minister’s speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort. It captivated millions in India, gaining a near-anthem status ever since.
In August 2008, Ogilvy India paid its paid tribute to Suresh Mullick, the then head of Ogilvy, who had created the ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’ song, along with Piyush Pandey. The campaign video was directed by Arti and Kailash Sundernath. The agency had held a poster exhibition with various creatives revolving around the ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’ idea.
The new reprised version of the video has been directed once again by Arti and Kailash Surendranath and includes more than 60 well-known celebrities.
Suresh Bala, CEO, Zoom, is confident about touching a chord with viewers across all age groups and stressed on the point that all religions and languages were represented in the song.
He further said that Zoom had conceived the project last year and it took around eight months to complete it. “When we first conceived the project, we found it daunting. But once again, all the biggest names of Bollywood, the music world, sports stars, and regional superstars, all came forward to make this happen,” he added.
Besides Zoom, the companies associated with the song include the Times Group, Radio City, Vodafone Essar, and Taj Hotels and Resorts.
Dear Amit Ji,
Why Life brings so much twists with it ?. We accept one , it brings another.
I lost my fater on 14th Dec-09. My Tau ji who was just 2 yers older to my fater could not survive after that and we also lost him on 13th January-10 and today my other TAU ji who was eldest among them passed away.
Two months, and we lost the whole 1st generation - The simple reason - all of them were so attached to each other ( though they never said that)and could not bear the pain of their younger brother’s death.
Can we feel such love and affaection any more ?
We are left with just the memories of all of them — beautiful past of our childhood ,of their simplicity and affection .
Words can not do justice to these feelings
Anjul
Anjul
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I think we are still a Police state and may be rather worst because now the Police acts as a Ruler too. An IPS officer is looked upon as a local king in any small village and town, and they act as too. If you feel, things are better off then what it used to, either you are trying to be politically correct or you are far away from the reality.
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My personal concern is, the people specially those who matter in our society whatever their background or profession may be, unless they realize or admit there is something seriously wrong, I see no hope of beginning of improvement. At least some among them who do not consider this as their role, should not spread a false message that every thing is ‘fine’ and the ‘praja’ is ’sukhi’.
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Thanks
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Dear Sir,
So I have a choice today…I can either admire those photos up there or I can write a comment. Can’t do both! I must keep control because the mouse (no not that one, the one attached to the computer) keeps scrolling the cursor up there..where the photos are! It would be true to say that those photos taken casually sometimes produce better results than those taken at photo-shoots with a bunch of professionals each taking care of make-up and outfits and pose and what not. These are the best photos we have ever seen on the blog. We FmXt will be generous and allow you to sign and send one to each of your regulars to cherish. Could have said more you know but you look good.
Something else I notice in them…yesterday when we were talking about the sand storms, I had mentioned that we have a six foot “wall” protecting and enveloping us members of FmXt. Today, we have this six footer proudly declaring his presence (the photos) with the word “wall” plastered across his chest!! Strange coincidence. The wall has been through many tremors but it continues to stand tall. It reigns supreme in all corners, in all hearts. Our love to you Sir.
All those that travelled from Poonch, that pride, that one-ness that is evident in the photos…God bless them. Yes Mithun da has done well too. I am happy for him. The one of yours in a pensive mood produces the same effect as the above two now don’t get carried away.
Yes a good nights rest is important and how it transcends you into another world but for you it remains a distant dream. The process of rejuvenation adds years to ones life.
Surnames. Yes they do have drawbacks but they exist all over the world so there was clearly a need for them. I think the main reason was not necessarily separation but that of clear identification particularly for official purposes and to prevent confusion such as for paying taxes, for national security (passports), for family-trees etc. I shall give you an example and no I am not making this up. Four people from my dad’s immediate family and four people from my father in law’s immediate family all share the same first names and what confusion it creates when we have a get together…there will be a mix-up of people places and even events! Yes surnames do divide and separate… particularly the caste system as it gives away ones occupation, caste and region and language and religion.
But don’t you think Sir that even if the surnames did not exist, there is a natural tendency or an inclination for the human being to co-exist with his own…those with whom he/she will share the same race and religion etc so that there is no conflict of interests?.. particularly when the feel the need to preserve language and culture and religious beliefs etc?
Don’t laugh but I feel more comfortable saying “my love to you” than “love you” or as you say “loveyouloveyouloveyou” but I do love you saying you love us!
So with laughter and happiness and lots of love I sign off…
Daksha
266.Mr. Fan says:
January 27, 2010 at 5:12 pm
ha ha ha ha ……….
Angel girl, are those all ur id’s?
dekh.. apni poal matt khol aishe.. nice try!!!
how was ur day?
what do u mean by saying this lol mr fan ?
are those all ur id’s?
what my ids lolllllllllllllz
okkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk mr dev
kaash mai iss pic mai sir ji ke saath hoti ..:(
ye sir ji mere saath bhi photo khichaao kabhi …
Dear Kashmira Ji,
I am so sorry to learn of the sad loss of Laxmi Jag’s father. I shall write to her when she is back. Thanks for letting us know.
Love,
Daksha
pranaam sir ,
sir you are looking very very handsome, charming , dashing and smart . how do u maintain such good looks , what do you eat sir .
sir its a long time u have not replied ,you are very busy sir we know . but sir atleast please read our comments only , dont reply if u have no time .
ok sir bye bye ,
sleep well,
neha gupta
To Laxmi Jag
Please accept heartfelt condolences. May your father’s soul rest in peace.
Sarat
Congratulations —Ilaiya raja, Arundati Nag ,Rekha, Saif Ali Khan,Virendra Sehwag and others on receiving Padma Shri which you very richly
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Dear Amit uncle,
Your pictures are just awesome. This is the second time I am writing to you here.
Last time I told you that I am going through a rough phase in my life as I am jobless now for last 4 months. I was working in a leading IT Co. for about a year but left it last September due to huge pressure and I was unable to cope with it. From then on I am trying hard to get something but till now it remains unsuccessful. With every passing day I am getting under tremendous presure. My father is still working at the age of 64 and its a shame to see him work and I am jobless. I don’t know how to keep well in this situation mentally.
You also faced tremendous crisis in your life and came out with flying colours everytime. Could you kindly tell me please how to act in this situation. I am trying very hard. I am 30 at present and feel that may be time is running out fast for me. Uncle please give me ur suggestion.
Convey my deep regards to Jaya aunty, Abhida, Ash boudi and to Sheta didi also. My best wishes for both Rann and Teen Patti. Ur looking stunning in Teen Patti.
With deep love and respect
Debraj
good idea.. kabhi prateeksha jaiye Ms. Angel pir fotu nikalegi..
aap to Sir ji ki FmXt ho, kaishe mana karenge? pir to app bhi blog pe chamak jayengi..
Sir ji bahot khush honge aap se mil ke…. par wapash ana jaroor blog pe…. or fotu sambhal ke rakhana.. kahin kho na jaaye….. humm to Sir ji ki pic frame kar ke rakhenge…
In ‘Phir mile sur..’ performance sir Amitabh Bachchan is touching the heart.
It is indeed a great personal loss for Lakxmi Jag to lose her dear father.
We all are with you at this hour of sorrow for the family.May your father’s soul rest in peace in Heavens.
mads betas kk .. look at her expressions.. lovely mads….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV9mK4igJng
mads beats kk .. look at her expressions.. lovely mads….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV9mK4igJng
you are posting too quickly. slow down.
Pujaniya Shree Amitabhji,
This is my first time to write on your blog,(rather any blog) Hope this will reach and read to and by you.
I dont think to mentioned here that I am big fan of you and all lab lab la…as you can see the starting of this letter by which have started.
Me and my family ( My father, Mother, Wife, Brother and his wife and all I have in my family) are not your only fan but we are Bakta of your’s, we belive in god and Amitabh, that’s what we can say.
You have done very very well and also doing well there is not say anything on your work. we grew watching you.
We are always scared when any new movies of Abhishek goning to lunach, we are as qurious, worried and nervous as you and your family. Please please read next lines, this is for you to help Abhishek.
This is is request, advice, suggetion, a hope and lots of confidenence when I am writing this: Please see a Movie “Seven Pounds” acted by Will Smith, a picture by Sony Pictures. my suggestions is after Paa ABCL should think to remake this move in Hindi consider giving a role of Will smith ’s to Mr. Abhishek. if possible ask Abijit Joshi to re-write in Hindi.
Just watch this movie imagine abhishek as will smith. Dear Sir, Abhishek really need a super hit movie and this will be that movie.
I dont know much of this, I am working in a Automobile car manufectirung multinational company as Sr Manager. Please forgive me if I said more then my size.
It is first attaepmt to write to you all becasue of our devotion towards you and your family. please excuse if felt no use.
Please reply if possible.
Your’s truly
Ashish Bhatt
congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Indian cricket team on second successive victory in test match against Bangladesh
Sehwag you have again confirmed that Bangladesh team is an ”’ordinary” team indeed.
Bangladesh is no match for Indian Team–the number one team in International Test Cricket
is it because of gravitation? like apple felling on the head and fogging of the common sense.. must be all Newton’s fault
hey mr bachchan….u r such a rockstar u luk so coooolllllll in that hoodie……luv u so much…u luk gud in whtever u wear hoodie kurta suit….cant afford 2 miss dance india dance this time…..waiting 4 the day 2 c u n talk 2 u……god bless u always:)
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Those pictures were beautiful and so full of life. Thank you.
Greatest regards,
Melwyn
Hi Big B. Do you still not have some destination to reach? You have the world at your feet. But where are you standing. Do you like that position. I mean spiritually. Are you satisfied. If your soul is not at rest, then what does all that really mean?
Respected Sir,
How are you? Just come into your blog and read your post. Thanks for photographs.
Take care.
Love & Regards
Rupam from Assam
Am I hallucinating or did 2 new pictures just appear under your sweet ‘loveyouloveyouloveyou’ to us?! I’m so glad to see those pictures.You’re on a roll with the uploading photo function. The more images of you, the happier we are. Thank you.
I have to leave now for 2 more computer workshops. In between I will check on the blog. Have a great time in Delhi.
Love,
Rochelle
Abhayaji, Anamika( from dubai ), MANOJ ji(MANOJ KUMAR OJHA, THAKUR VILLAGE, MUMBAI), Manish (Manish Parma UK) Satyam, Rochelle, Valorie Adams ,Jasmine Jaywant, New Jersey,Jasmine of London, Aishwarya, TVM., Shankar-Abu Dhabi , Sharmila, Mousumi, Ramanathan, Saroj, Angel, Fan from Toronto, Carola, Kashmira Grewal, Archana(Bengaluru), Sanjith, S kh from USA, Devkishin Vyas, Lakshmi Jag, Zainab, Pratik Rana, Kalpana Kakad, Rajiv G, G.A.Patel,Renate, Vipin Sharma ……………all FmXT family members
Helloo everyone.Hope all of you are well.I am well and but for not regularly visit net.Thanks for remembering me.
Regards
Rupam from Assam
mile sur mera thumhara ,to soor bane hamara
in order to know a real person,watch him at his most vulnerable moment.
love you sunshine.pradipta.
On the whole, Rann is truly a well-made film. No two opinions on that. The film should be patronised by viewers of serious, sensible cinema. Recommended!
Verdict: Four-and-half stars
Dear Sir,
Really great thought bout abolishing SURNAME!!
i loved that thought. nd i believe in it!!
Love & Regards,
KRishna Raj
For Sir and my all fmXT family members
~Aman Ki Asha video~
Amitabh Bachchan for Aman Ki Asha http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S230Q4EJ4vs&feature=related
Aman Ki Asha
Shankar Mahadevan & Rahat Fateh Ali Khan just http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vvbk_5zUPY
Love& Regards
Rupam from Assam
is it a dream? 2 more pics added to the blog. you are there…
I am sure you are reading how gorgeous you are and you just couldn’t resist! let them coming.. more is better…any day, any time, any where…
loveyou2
Maria
Dear God,
great pictures, reminded me of my younger days when i used to collect posters of you, Deniro and Pacino and used to decorate my walls with them inspite of my parents ojections. God bless there souls, they were good people.
Your post today also reminded me of an interview of yours two decades back wherein you said that you will actually be unsure of your reaction if a near one passes away because you go through the whole gamut of emotions everyday in the sets. There is side of yours which is so vulnarable.
take a bow
yours gratefully
Rajib
Two more photos… or i am imagining things.. no no.. those 2 little ones weren’t there yesterday… and what a delight to see them now.. treat to both eye and heart… tell you the truth.. i still can’t focus on what is written between the upper marvelous photos and the sweet last line.. when i tried to.. you had uploaded these 2 new photos.. so lost concentration again..
But want to send you .. your dear family.. friends and all the dear FmXts.. a very happy Republic day .. freedom comes from within as i guess.. if we stop putting walls between us and those who are around us.. we would release ourselves from the cage we put ourselves in… we are free when our minds get to be free from corrupted ideas.. our hearts would be free when we spread love on those who are deprived from… we extend our hands to hold those who are unfortunate to feel safe or happy..
God.. the photo of the teenagers from Pooch shows how serious these young blossoms are… faces that should carry a smile and a hope of a brighter future.. n the contrary.. they carry such an expression.. they don’t deserve that.. they don’t have to experience deprivation.. they should live their age.. oh dear.
Well… i hope that you are having a wonderful time in Delhi… may be a chance to hug the cute angels… Navya & Agastya… hope they are doing great in their exams.. all the best for RANN & Teen Patti.. and in whatever you do my dearest one..
Waiting eagerly for tonight’s post..And….with your permission dear.. May i acknowledge the dear friends whom i am honored to know through your respected medium… it has been quite a long time since i send them my love..
A.Ali, Abhaya Sharma ji, Amer Shoib, Amit Sangani, Anat Magen, Angel Gupta, Anu (London), Archana (Bengaluru), Arvind, Ashwini (Sidney), Austere, Ben Sura, Bharati Sharma (Millie), Carla , Daisy M, Dee S, Deepak Bubna, Deepak T ji, Deepti Shrikant Pote, Devkishin, Dr.Anshu, Fatima, Gilga, Mrs.G.A.Patel, 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), Mithai Lal, Mohamed Hashim (Indiano), Mukul Bunglore Walay, Naresh Kapoor, No.1 Fan From UK, Obby C, Pawan Pipalwa, (Phyllis) PB a fan in Texas, Preeti K, Raman Jetly, Radha, Rasha Zayed, Rajiv G, Ramanthan, Ravi P ji, Renate, Reshmi P, Rochelle, Rose C, Sahar, Sajjad Nawaz, Saroj, Sandra, Satyam, Shameera, Sharmila, Shankar (Abu Dhabi), Srinivas (USA), Subhash Kaura, Sudhir, Syed Kabeeruddin, Tehreem, Tejas Mankodi, Tumpa Ghosh, Umesh Kamat, Valorie Adams, Vikas (Kuwait), Vijaya, Zain, Zainab & Zhenya.
To YOU.. to them and to all the dear FmXt… have a very good evening .. lots of love & respect as always.
Hi Amitji,
Just one comment, you look very youthful and dashing in the hoody. Also the salwar -kurta look is elegant. Please keep posting the pictures.
Have a great day
Shobha Dalal
USA
hi, sir best of luck for u r new movie…. TEEN PATTI…
AND WHAT’S IT ABOUT
I find it absolutely unneccessary on your part to mention that Mithun used to carry your bags. What you wanted to prove is beyond me. I used to work in Calcutta way back in 1990’s and I had a office collegue who’s son was office bearer of Mithun’s fan club. Through him I came to know what kind of person he is. He has done many good things for people irrespective of thier cast or creed and still he is known as a person with big heart. I find absolutely distasteful on your part to inform all of us that he used to carry your bags. He may not be as successful as you are or may not be rich as you are but he is a person with a very big heart for which he will be remembered for ever.
Dear Amitabh,
How are you? Please tell me which types of books u like to read.
and Amitji, no yellow line. many days passed please start filling up.
Sirji… How come Jayaji was missing from the video for Phir Mile Sur? After all, it was about anyone who has acted in films or hosted talk shows to be part of the video.
RESPECTED SIR
Good morning,
This is bhupender mahawar(29)from my bed.i m suffring from paralysis paraplezia since december 1997due to spinal injuary without any accident.i m totaly on bed rest from last 12 years.i can’t able to walk and sitdown i m laying on my waterbed in my room I was B.Sc. student in 1997..i want to ask youthat——–WHAT IS A REAL WORK OR “SARTHAK KAAM KYA HE”. Please tell me about this by your experience and help me.
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Big friend …….. r u there ?
Hi Amitji,
Kool Pictures.
Take care.
Dr Pravin P Patel.
Toronto originally from India the best.
Tue, Jan 26 06:29 PM
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) ‘Phir mile sur’, the new version of the vibrant music video of 1988 showcasing the myriad colours and hues of India, features over 65 prominent faces from various walks of life, but viewers are critical of an overdose of Bollywood and exclusion of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
The 16-minute-long video is available on Youtube site and surfers thronged it after it was unveiled Tuesday on the occasion of the 61st Republic Day. They have posted their reactions too. Many say it has been dominated by Bollywood personalities and exclusion of iconic Tendulkar or Abdul kalam eclipses the true essence of national integration.
‘I don’t understand what those Bollywood people are doing in there? It’s like India is just about Bollywood. They could have shown all these Khans (Salman, Shah Rukh and Aamir) in a frame like they showed in the old song. And no sports heroes, no political leaders, no one… this was like another film song. Very disappointing,’ posted surfer named as sandhu2111 soon after the video was unveiled.
Another one said: ‘The old one was more loved by us… this video is more of Bollywood. National icons like Sachin Tendulkar, scientist like Kalamji (A.P.J. Abdul Kalam) are not there, instead Deepika Padukone is showing her legs.’
‘How can Deepika’s legs help us to initiate the national integritation feeling… Should have cast more national heroes who made us proud… guys, words from Sachin is more mass appealing than Deepika, Karan Johar and Abhishek Bachchan,’ said the post.
There, indeed, seems to be an overdose of Bollywood in ‘Phir mile sur’, with not only megastar Amitabh Bachchan but his son Abhishek, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai along with Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty and Juhi Chawla featuring in it.
Viewers feel the video has not done justice to national icons.
‘Where are the fighters like Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar? Where is our eminent scientist A.P.J Abdul Kalam? Where are our prize-winning authors? Is ‘Mile sur’ only for artistes? What is Deepika Padukone doing showing her legs. Sania Mirza should have been there. Where is Vishwanathan Anand, Leander Paes, Rajyavardhan Rathore?’ posted a surfer.
‘However, I appreciate the message on women’s education, women empowerment and Salman’s effort with deaf and dumb,’ added the surfer.
Another added: ‘Whoever made this music video should note that India is not only about Bollywood. The makers of the video have definitely not done justice to the title ‘Mile sur mera tumhaara’. Parts attached to Deepika, Ash-Abhi, Ranbir and SRK make no sense and are just forced into the video. There are a few bright aspects as well in the form of parts attached to Priyanka, Salman, Mahesh Babu and Aamir.’
Some have commented on the wardrobe of the celebs.
‘Taking into account the nature of the video, the least the people featured in it could have done was to dress appropriately. The old video was really special! The new one is just an attempt, that’s all.’
‘Aren’t there any other great personalities other than movie actors and musicians in India? It’s a shame not having personalities like Abdul Kalam, Ratan Tata, Ambanis in this song,’ said a surfer.
The new video, ‘Phir mile sur’, travels to 15 locations with over 68 known personalities, be it Bollywood’s macho man Salman Khan or badminton ace Saina Nehwal or musician A. Sivamani. From beaches to deserts, from mosques and temples to high rises, it gives a feel of modern India.
Each artiste speaks of a cause and the video is shot at places which have historic value and significance. Amitabh Bachchan has featured both in the original and in the new one.
Corporate couple Arti and Kailash Surendranath have produced ‘Phir mile sur’.
Good afternoon my dearest Mr Bachchan,
Hoping you ‘destinated’ in Delhi safely and are still reaping some benefits from a restful day yesterday.
To complete from last night, I am always ardently in awe of your father’s progressive outlook for society whenever discussed on the blog; the endeavour to break free from the fetters of the caste system is a firm favourite. Man only creates divisions that are advantageous to him. Yes ‘divide and conquer’ was the fundamental objective of British colonial rule - the subjugator reins and the masses fall. In that vein, I too wonder at the apathy shown by authorities to revolutionise certain needlessly time honoured laws.
With natural changes and expatriation perhaps nowadays a surname is not inactive of caste or even religion. All four of my grandparents individually hailed from different Indian states and came from various religious backgrounds - yes ‘confusion toh hai utter‘!! It’s a long convoluted family history story that I will not embark on, but ironically my maternal grandparents chose to expatriate as a result of their choice to bend these marriage conventions. Small pockets of society at that time still frowned upon the ‘laissez-faire’ nature of the act.
Theoretically, striving for an equal society too can never bring meteoric results. Man has the ability to feel secure in even the most abhorrent conditions, if familiar and safe. The aftermath suppression leaves on any nation requires healing time before lasting changes occur. But I sincerely hope we continue to witness these in steady succession.
Meanwhile the grand premiere for Rann should be on the horizon soon. The media reactions to the final production are eagerly anticipated and will at last placate mutual anxiety. ‘Team Rann’ too must be also on tenterhooks especially our adorably, apprehensive, eternally self effacing Mr Bachchan! I’m sure the film will another bench mark breaker waiting to challenge conventions of another order. Its got your endorsement after all!
Perhaps the additional pictures indicate you have a little spare time today too. These must be associated with launching ’Phir Mile Sur’ yesterday which completes the ‘storyboard’ of your frenzied schedule. Looking extremely dapper and evidently the envy of the other grey suited gents, who pale powerlessly into insignificance in your silver shadow… You really ought to be more considerate!
Wishing you another productive and peaceful day and sincerely hope the schedule permits cuddles with the little grandkid’s too..
Look after yourself for now dearest Mr Bachchan,
Love & affection as ever,
Jasmine
xx
Dear sir,
very charming photos ! very hectic day for me. so many work after one day holiday of nation ..got chance to read full post now .
sir !you are a Great human being thre are million followers of your path ..
with regards
Dinesh
Just watching a debate on Zee TV between you and Mumbai Mirror Editor Indu Mirani and a journalist of hindi magazine/newspaper.
You are trying to refute all the charges leveled against you by the Media.
You just spoke about Filmfare Editor calling on you to persuade you to present Best Actor Award at Awards ceremony when you were also in the running for same award for ”Deewar”. Indu just asked you whether you agreed to present that award and you answered in affirmative.She remarked ‘how sporting’
The debate is continuing. A commercial break—-
Dear Mr. AB,
I know that you are very reluctant to censor anything on this blog. But comment 212, an excerpt about National Socialism, is deeply disturbing to me. Even if it claims to be here for your information.
Love,
Renate
Dear Mr. AB,
I know that you are very reluctant to censor anything on this blog. But comment 212, an excerpt about National Socialism, is deeply disturbing to me. Even if it claims to be here for your information.
Love,
Renate
Dear Amitji,
Thank you for your love.
You are aware of the inner and to become aware of the inner requires a unique intelligence. You know that is one of the most difficult ones.
You are aware of the ‘emptiness’ within. Honestly it is painful to hear when you say that. But NO DOUGHNUTS for you cz you have not used that knowledge. Lot many stop at the first step. One can rest the responsibility on anything yet that doesn’t take us anywhere. Take the next step. You needn’t move to the mountains or shut yourself for knowing self. Start from where you are.
We have entrusted Power to people who speak the loudest whether they make sense or not. Sad though.
loveyouloveyouloveyou
Ann
waiting …………
for you so long
aap kab aaoge ………
Dear Amit ji,
I write to you with the intent of this piece catching your eyeball….
I am a banker by profession & i make it a point to read your blogs daily.
Its so wonderful to be reading the same after a hard day’s work. Some one as successful, humble,nice as you too make it a point to diligently share the good and not so good moments in a day with his audience. I am really grateful to be born in your time…
Thanks for the lovely pictures which you have posted.They are wonderful.
Your thoughts penetrate deep in our minds and make us feel how simple a man are you who feels the same in many a situations, who has achieved unparralled success but has ensured that arrogance is miles away from him..
This reiterates to the world and all those who keenly follow you that its very important to be a good human being besides being good in his/her work.
You epitomise all the virtues which one would want to possess in this big bad world of today. Need less to say that all this is not possible unless you have a nice,cultured upbringing as you. My heart salutes your parents to have inculcated these values in you. [ May their soul rest in peace]
I wish you have a long, happy, healthy life and continue to shower your love , your thoughts, your feelings with people like us for time/s to come.
You deserve every bit of what you have acheived in life Sir.
I was watching the video of the newly out ” Mile sur mera tumhara” song which is really mesmarising …You are great indeed in the same.
Besides me getting nostalgic and being carried away in awe with the feeling of patriotism that the song,tone,background music & the lyrics of the song arouses in one, it was memorable to also observe that you continue to be there in the 2nd version of this song after being a part in the original [1st ] one as well.
We grew up watching you, watching your movies, following you in countless interviews and always be in awe of the treasure named “Amitabh Bachchan” that India possesses.I love to read your father’s poetry as well. What classic stuff are they !! Your respect and love for your parents is also extremely inspiring. I genuinely wish that these qualities are there in every child of India and of the world for that matter.
God Bless You Amit Ji…. You rock…
Take good care of your health…
Best regards/Arun
Amitabhji –promote ”Rann” WITH MORE VIGOUR AND PUBLICITY AS IN ABSENCE OF PROPER EXPOSURE IT MAY NOT CREATE A DESIRED EFFECT
Dear Amit Ji,
My deepest apologies for writing a small criticism . I love the concept of Mile-Sur-mera. It was one of the best moments of my childhood.
It is even more relevant today. The start is fantastic. I somehow don’t feel it retains it’s essence through the complete rendering. Just my personal thoughts.
Still waiting for Rann and Teen-patti . Will be there for a first day (not necessarily a first show).
Dear Sir, I am watching your interview in Zoom and I am so proud to be your fan…you make so much sense sir…I love and admire the person you are and what you stand for…pray and hope the best of health and happiness to you and your loved ones…Gob Bless you sir!
E.T !
Very Very Happy Birthday To You My Dear Friend !Hope you have a Big Blast on your Birthday !Love u,bye.
Adi !
Hi,yes,I’m anxiously waiting for DID2 and also for LKD !Hope u r well now and taking care of your self.Love u,bye.
Love to all Fmxt :
Vijaya, Aishwarya, Melwyn, Devkishin ji, Vandana, Anu, Adi, Smita, Archana, Brenda, Amitabh ziibbu, E.T, Barka, S kh, Manish, Manoj, Shankar, Srinivas, Sanjith, Carla, Carola, Cecilia, Daisy, Jasmine Jaywant, Jasmine of london, Daksha, Phyllis, Valorie, Anat, Abhaya ji, Kashmira ji, Angel, G.A Patel, Lyudmila, Naresh, Tehreem, Pettssy, Renate, Salman Alvi, Mario, Saroj, Sharmila, Sharmishta, Anand, Anand.ajay, Barun, Sudhir, A.Ali, Swatii, Sujata, Ragiv, Neha, Rupam, Yours truly, Reeham, Vikas, Bunty, Rochelle, Tumpa, Rasha, Sangita and all !
On behalf of Aishwarya,dedicated to all Fmxt esp. To Handsome King, AMIT JI !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gicb2_ekvRs&feature=related
Dear Amit ji,
I write to you with the intent of this piece catching your eyeball….
I am a banker by profession & i make it a point to read your blogs daily.
Its so wonderful to be reading the same after a hard day’s work. Some one as successful, humble,nice as you too make it a point to diligently share the good and not so good moments in a day with his audience. I am really grateful to be born in your time…
Thanks for the lovely pictures which you have posted.They are wonderful.
Your thoughts penetrate deep in our minds and make us feel how simple a man are you who feels the same in many a situations, who has achieved unparralled success but has ensured that arrogance is miles away from him..
This reiterates to the world and all those who keenly follow you that its very important to be a good human being besides being good in his/her work.
You epitomise all the virtues which one would want to possess in this big bad world of today. Need less to say that all this is not possible unless you have a nice,cultured upbringing as you. My heart salutes your parents to have inculcated these values in you. [ May their soul rest in peace]
I wish you have a long, happy, healthy life and continue to shower your love , your thoughts, your feelings with people like us for time/s to come.
You deserve every bit of what you have acheived in life Sir.
I was watching the video of the newly out ” Mile sur mera tumhara” song which is really mesmarising …You are great indeed in the same.
Besides me getting nostalgic and being carried away in awe with the feeling of patriotism that the song,tone,background music & the lyrics of the song arouses in one, it was memorable to also observe that you continue to be there in the 2nd version of this song after being a part in the original [1st ] one as well.
We grew up watching you, watching your movies, following you in countless interviews and always be in awe of the treasure named “Amitabh Bachchan” that India possesses.I love to read your father’s poetry as well. What classic stuff are they !! Your respect and love for your parents is also extremely inspiring. I genuinely wish that these qualities are there in every child of India and of the world for that matter.
God Bless You Amit Ji…. You rock…
Take good care of your health…
Best regards/Arun
Dear Mr Bachchan,,,just seen your interview at zoom when u spoke at length about ur interactions with the media…i was veri amazed and actually happy about the fact when you mentioned that all the cutting,resizing,cropping,lowering resolutions,scanning is being done by you…..thats the way you actually enjoyyy blogging and interacting with the IT tools….gr8 going and please keeep going HIGHER & HIGHER…regards…anupam
Dear Amit Ji,
I consider myself the biggest fan of yours and feel really bad when you move to promote your films like others…..You are simply LEGEND and no one can compare with you…I read all your blogs but now in the promotion of TEEN PATTI …I request you to understand that you are different and keep yourself different from others like Shahrukh…..
I wish you will consider my request…
Regards,
Sandeep Bhargava
Main toh jiya na mara
Hai ve das main ki kara
Dil jude bina hi tut gaye hath mile bina hi chhut gaye
Ki likhe ne lekh kismet ne
Baar baar rod akhiyan tainu jo na vekh sakiyan
Khole aaye aaj kudrat ne
Kataan main ki ve din teri soth tere bin
Main toh jiya na mara
yellow line ke binaaa
blog suna suna lage
blog suna suna lage
Ab rahe na yaha
JAg suna suna lage
blog suna suna lage
blog suna suna reee
Hai to yeh kyun hota hai
Jab reply nahi hota hai
Roye sisak sisak ki hawayein
bigbblog suna lage
yellow line ke binaaa
blog suna suna lage
blog suna suna lage re..
dear amitji,
have been seeing alot of you on television lately and its a pleasure to the eyes. You giving the opening for Mile sur, or your interview with Zoom about Rann, or be it the advertisements for teen patti, you look as perfect and dashing as ever. Im located in Kuwait and you are such a craze here,… all the Kuwaitis are huge fans of your movies, the theaters go full when its a film about you…. ive watched Paaa 4 times in the theaters and i always have the biggest smile on my face….
at out house, last 3 generations are your fans, i must mention to you, my grandmother (RIP) was such a big fan of you, that when you had your accident during the shooting of Coolie, she walked bare feet to mahim church and would pray for you. I reallly wish she was here today to see that she could access you on the internet.
all the best for alll your projects and for Teen patti and Rann,
God blesss you always, and may you live a healthy life
thanks
carol
Amitabhji you just spoke about your Blog. You said you do everything yourself .It takes you about an hour to write on your Blog. You do everything yourself–from scanning to uploading the pictures etc. You don’t have any assistants.
But what is this you just told Indu Mirani to let you know when this interview would be published in her newspaper so that you can write about it on your Blog.
Sirji it is already on your Blog while the interview is not yet over!!!!!!!!!.
You also spoke about the yellow band and said every one feels happy when they receive reply from me.
But where are the yellows ? In last 15 days there is drought of yellows on the Blog.
bundle mat maro Amitabhji
Now discussions about paparazzi.
Discussing about theme of Rann
Any advice to Media —asks Anchor ”be kind to me please ” you answer
The clock strikes nine and the interview is over.
Moderatorji please don’t delete this live write up. It will definitely be appreciated by Amitabhji and FmXt. God bless you.
hi there..
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
I am a 35 year old airline pilot from delhi working in Air India. As a child I heard my grand father talk about your father’s BT days as they were class mates there. he did tell me that madhushala was not published till then but he used to like receiting those lovely werses to his buddies. Today i can’t express my happiness to be able to interact with you directly without having the guilt of bothering you. I have been a big fan of yours ever since I have known my self. I had three fantasies as a child one was to fly a plane which is fulfilled to the hilt, the second was to be able to ride a horse but can’t do it now for professional reasons, the third was to meet you some day. On all my flights I used to have a look at the first class passenger’s list hoping to find you there. I realise that the third fantacy is difficult to fulfill but I desperately hope that you read this and if possible reply to it.
Thanks and Regards
Rishi
Dear Amitabhji,
I grew up seeing your movies ! I think you the best actor ever !!!
I just saw your interview on Zoom and heard you talk about your Blog.I was curious to see whats its all about !
I cant believe I`m actually writing to you now !
Actually I want to write to you about something very special in your and my life!
We both have an Aishwarya in our lives !
I want to tell you about my Aishwarya….my beautiful luminous eyed daughter whom we lost to a Congenital Heart Defect many years ago.
In 2008 I started an NGO in her memory. We are raising funds to help under-privileged children with Congenital Heart defects get access to life saving corrective heart surgeries at leading private hospitals .
I`m delighted to tell you that we have enabled 145 children to get surgeries so far. Its been really hard to raise funds.
I wanted to appeal to you and your wonderful family to support my cause.
If you can give me your email ID, i can send you details about our work.
Hope to hear from you.
Cheers
After readiing your blog after a long time i always want to write my views and wish you get to read it as well …..
Whether this is possible or not ???? any body s guess !!
There are four great divides in our country Followed to the core in every aspect of our lives ..UNFORTUNATELY and by Majority of our people .
GENDER
CASTE
RURAL /URBAN
RICH/POOR
Now this could be in providing Education, Health Care ,Market ,Social life ,Jobs,Any and every bounty ..
Abolishing use of surname could be one revolutionary step in bridging this GREAT DIVIDE …
Hows that ???
Regards
MITRA SAXENA
sabb khel hey baby…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-dN37imrGw
Dear Amitji
U look Simply great!!!
i am waiting to see u on Dance India Dance
With Regards
Rita[Abu Dhabi]
Devkishin Vyas,Mumbai says:
January 27, 2010 at 9:04 pm
AB’s super quality about being politically correct; he always is. Guess we will see the Q&A posted soon ..
watch this space for coming soon..
wow.
I’m not entirely sure what I expected when I decided to “check out” your blog, having heard you mention it on TV just now…(zoom interview)
That you are inundated with comments / emails is only normal I guess (you being _YOU_ and all that)
…and that I thought establishing ‘contact’ with you, personally, would be as easy as ’surfing over to your page just shows how ridiculously out of touch with reality long hours have made me I guess :-S
…that I want to leave you my email id : 7strings7@gmail.com in the hope of hearing from you, show just how optimistic I am I guess
btw, you might like reading : http://www.dontgrowold.blogspot.com/
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This above all else, to thine own self be true. - THE one
Dear Sir,
Every one says you are a big boss. So as we also accept you as our big boss. Last year we started a residential school for Visually Impaired boys & Girls. School is for 50 students. It is a fully free school. There is no money taken from students. At present 42 visually disabled students are living in the hostel & taking education. Students from class 1 to 8 are in the school. They are from near by villages. As a big boss of us please do something for better education of these children. We are trying our best to give every thing to them. But for them always need required by kind, means, brail educational tools, computers with brail printer whatever you can. I know only one thought about them can change life of our these visually Impaired children. Please spare few minutes about them….Dinesh Singh
veryyy creative Angel.. Ms. Angel..(¸.•`¸.•` *Angel¸.•*`¸.•*¨)
Dearest Amitji
I have only one thing to say today that ”Oh! Sirji Tussi toh din ba din inne handsome hote jaa rahe ho”. I was watching HUM & enjoying so much.
Love you sir
Love & respect
Nilesh Madia
http://www.facebook.com/nileshmadia
Zoom channel of The Times Group is promoting its fantastic video of—”mile sur mera tumhara ,to sur bane hamara”
Kailash Surendranathji –why did you delete Sindhi song from this great video.
Please incorporate Sindhi song in video as Sindhis are living in parts of the world.
Millions of SINDHIS all over the world feel let down.
MUNHJE SUR SAAN TUHINJO SUR MILE JADAHEN—————
Hell uncle
Are you trying or not.I think you forget what i have told you that I want to go in Big Boss with my friends so you should start big boss for childrens
thank for reading(if you read)
Hell uncle
Are you trying or not.I think you forget what i have told you that I want to go in Big Boss with my friends so you should start big boss for childrens
thank for reading(if you read)
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My good wishes to Zainab (angry kya?), Kashmiraji, Anat Magen (thank you all for the greetings), Sharmila (I’ll try to catch up), Jasmine (I think I owe this much to each and every member of this family), Ramanathan, Aishwarya, Pettssy, , Vandana, Phyllis, Devkishin and all you wonderful people out there.
Melwyn
Respected Sir,
I have to share 3 Messages with you, but considering the urgency of last one in the interest and importance of the same would like to request to consider my request on behalf of rest of Indian and would like to Pray to think at least for a while, IF IT IS NOT IMPOSSIBLE.
Its about your voice, you have obliged our society by providing your voice in many advertisements, appeals all related to public interest. However, there appears some more need if you may like to consider.
Last year I visited Udaipur (Rajasthan) and Maharana Pratap Memorial at HALDIGHATI. There the local administration and ASI department has managed to show the visitors and tourists a small documentary (Picture-light and sound show.) about MAHARANA PRATAP. I think you are very well aware about MAHARANA PRATAP. Although the management has tried to provide all the effects to said documentary to make it perfect, but the voice of the who narrates the LIFE, ACT and Contribution of MAHARANA PRATAP needs to be provided much attention. We all know are aware that AAPKI AWAZ ek virasat hai and it has no comparison. Kash apki awaz ke madhayms se duniya ke sabhi log, Maharana Pratap Ke Jeevan, Sangharsh aur Balidaan, sun sakte ho to ye apka hum sabhi per ek upkaar hog aur ITIHAS aur VIRASAT ke prati nyaay bhi.
Please consider it, do something, if you can, it’s not impossible and at least not impossible for the AMITABH.
GOD Bless you. Apka sath hamesh bana rahe. With Regards. Thanks
Sunil Verma, Jaipur.
*there is some other message about the moral that I learnt from your character, while effecting a seizure of 160 KG Charas in 2005.
RANN Reviews are out…….with excellent reviews….on par with PAA.
Congratulations ………You did it again.
http://entertainment.in.msn.com/bollywood/reviews/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3578865
http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/14012/index.html
good luck…and all the best…
gudnite and swt drms…love as always..
Ranjit
RANN Reviews are out…….with excellent reviews….on par with PAA.
Congratulations ………You did it again.
http://entertainment.in.msn.com/bollywood/reviews/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3578865
http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/14012/index.html
good luck…and all the best…
gudnite and swt drms…love as always..
Ranjit…xoxoxo
Dear Jasmine Jayawant,
thanks for having rujula and me in our thoughts. rujula is fine. as for me earlier in my grieving period i had this urgent desire to express my thoughts be very very vocal about my pain. but since yesterday i just feel like being silent. going within. being covert. shashi had pasted this thought in the home ” dont break your silence until you can improve on it “. earlier i felt like sharing my grief since last 2 days the phase has changed. now i feel like plunging into the ocean of shashi’s memories. suddenly i find some oyster with beautiful pearl in it. my love for him grows day by day.
sorry for being so.
i am sure this phase too shall pass and i will be back with all of you.
shilpa
Dear Jasmine Jayawant,
thanks for having rujula and me in your thoughts. rujula is fine. as for me earlier in my grieving period i had this urgent desire to express my thoughts be very very vocal about my pain. but since yesterday i just feel like being silent. going within. being covert. shashi had pasted this thought in the home ” dont break your silence until you can improve on it “. earlier i felt like sharing my grief since last 2 days the phase has changed. now i feel like plunging into the ocean of shashi’s memories. suddenly i find some oyster with beautiful pearl in it. my love for him grows day by day.
sorry for being so.
i am sure this phase too shall pass and i will be back with all of you.
shilpa
Watched your interview on Zoom.. Interesting! So uncertain if you are gonna read this amidst numerous comments out here.. but want to tell you that you are such an inspiration!
Am in a completely different profession.. I can’t face a camera for a still picture!! 1/3 rd your age..But what amuses me is your attitude towards your job..completeness in what you do..your WANT to do things!
I really hope to put that into practice for my job and be 1/3rd as good as you are! Ha ha!
Good luck for rann!
Cheers!
Dear Amitabhji,
Great to see two more new pics!!!
Thank you Zainab & Kashmiraji, for your love and prayers.
Lakshmi Jag- Please accept my condolences. May your father’s soul rest in peace.
Anand. P
Dearest Amitji,How do i communicate the pleasure to see you in personalised pics ..you look dynamic and a dynamite as you are.i’m so happy to see you jovial ,happy and contended with what life has offered you.the funky dance steps with mithun da and the address to kids in calcutta is simply awesome.
you are a gem and we are soooo lucky to possess(Do we?????yes we do).Delhi …my city and it behaves very strangely especially this winter have been blanketed with fog and created a big mess everywhere…you need to live with what nature gives you.Happyily waiting for Rann to RUN successfully for long long time .read taran’s piece on Rann …praises for ramu ,you and the whole bunch too…isn’t it surprising from him.and he says it’s for the thinking audience…he doesn’t include himself.LOL.first prayers for your well being and healthy life i’ll take your leave now …eat right and sleep tight..ho ho…love in and around vikas
Thankyou for sharing with the moments of Kolkata.
Nice to see your pictures.
Love you and Have a great day ahead.
Rajesh
Good evening, darling of Amitabh!!!
My kisses!
Dearest Laxmi jag,kindly accept our deep condolences to you and your family.may his soul rest in peace.May almighty give you and your family streangth to bear the huge loss.Our constant prayers & regards vikas
P.S…Kashmiraji has passed on the sad news on the blog.thanks
Hi E.T.
A very happy birthday to you.
Thank you for wonderful and very beautiful pictures!!!
You, look at oneself there cutely and chicly!
I feel your beautiful smile!
To large love to you!
Tatiana.
My dearest dear Mr. Bachchan,
Your reflections on the situation of the actor are so interesting and really thought provoking..
Being a celebrity and one who is always in the limelight and attracting public interest subjects your personal and private life to constant intrusion and it may get you to feel deprived of this personal self of yours…
It is actually not agreeable to my thoughts that your profession as an actor has resulted in getting your kind self destroyed or buried in the process of playing these various and different roles.
I would tend to believe that our profession is one of the various and essential outlets through which we, not only discover our hidden qualities and strengthens, but also project and show these traits and features of our personality which we already have. I think that as an actor, and in order to be able to personify and incorporate a given character and bring it to life, you give it part of yourself and bestow upon it some of your personal traits which you believe would bring it in the image that you see as appropriate to its role. So this character which you play, though appears to be hiding your real self, but it in a way carries traces of your qualities and which you have given allowance for them to appear.
And I would believe that your profession hasn’t destroyed your personal features and qualities, but you have made visible much of your dear and sweet personality not only through your work, but also through your various and numerous activities.
And on a different level, even in our real life we are the players of different and various roles. I play many roles as a daughter, as a sister, as a lover, as a friend, as a student, and as a co-worker, and we would loose ourselves in this process of sincerely and passionately playing our roles. But losing ourselves does not necessarily mean losing our personal traits. We may forget ourselves and get detached from for a while, but we can get back to ourselves again when having this chance to sit by ourselves and in company of our own thoughts.
Social divisions are always created and invented in any society to serve some narrow and selfish interests. The colonial rule had indeed made use of the cultural, social and religious diversity of India and propagated and encouraged divisions on various levels to ensure its control over India and it even depended wholeheartedly on it at the final years of its presence in India to save its empire from falling.
I have been reading in the history of India for sometime and I noted how many leaders and thinkers, through out the years, were trying to call for and consolidate the notion of Indian unity, believing in it being the essential and much needed weapon to overthrow the colonial role and reach freedom.
Our worlds, our nations and our societies are being subjected to similar schemes whose intentions is to create divisions and dissections which would allow serving the interests of certain groups…and it is distressing that the vices of those who help in widening gaps and creating misunderstanding are much louder than any reasonable voices calling for unity and integration.
Dear Mr.B..i hope your journey to Delhi has been an enjoyable and safe one. And Happy Republic day to you and to everyone…
And may peace, harmony and togetherness prevail upon us all…
Love you lots…and more everyday,
Rasha Zayed,
BigB yahoo group,
& BigB facebook group,
Cairo, Egypt.
Tilak rishi : An extra ordinary description of the event ,way back in 1950,you have refreshed it so clearly as it happened yesterday…excellent naration and i learn’t quite a lot in the due course of reading..believe me i’m from delhi too and do concur with you for the excess burden/expenditure levied on the Millitary services for the event.somebody mentioned before why not celebrate it like china does once in 10 yrs.it’s really not worth to flex your armpower on these occasions and endangering so many lives due to madern day threats.and to let you know i have taken a print of it to show my wife and kids.kudos to you.rishi sahaeb love and regards …. vikas
Good night mr fan 101 ………….
tadaaaaaa sleep n rest with pc
Hello Sir!
Lovely pictures, all the best for Rann.
Take Care! Love….
Sangeeta (SFO)
tc
mane chaad ke chal diye .. fan ji …
ye aachi baat naiii
Lakshami !
SO so sorry to hear about your Father.Very very bad news and obviously, unbelievable ! Please,accept our heartiest condolences.May GOD give courage to you and your family.May his soul rest in peace.Please,take care of urself and ur family.Love u,bye.
I do wish that one day Amitabhji receives Bharat Ratan. However, he needs to do much more meaningful social work (apart from his acting) to justify the award. His recent 26.1.10 song (Sur….) for India was in the right direction. He should declare that he is open to lend his voice free to any effort towards social good and also promotion of India in any way possible. About 5 years back, I was in Hyderabad, and in the Fort at night there was a government organised light and sound show. I was thrilled to hear Amitabh’s voice in that show. I don’t know if he did it free for Hyderabad. But his voice does have magic. It instantly calms you and lifts your spirits, and makes you proud to be an Indian. Like Rafi Sahib, long after Amitabh is gone, as all surely will some day, his voice is the one quality that will remain forever. It is time that Amitabh concentrated in lending his voice to causes much more than what he has been doing till now, and he should also inform the public that he is willing to do so and welcome even small social organisations to come to him for his voice.
Namaste Amitabh G,
Aap ek mahan hasti hain.. jis se milne ki tammana har kisi ke dil me rahti hai.. ye khawab kab haqiqat banega nahi jaanti, par…
Aapki latest movie “PAA” me to aapne hum sabko rula hi diya.. dil ko choo gayi aapki adayegi.
Ye mera pehla comment hai.. is asha me ki aap kuch jaroor kahenge.. will wait..
Regards,
Mahima Agarwal & Ankur Agarwal
Melwyn !
And to refresh myself,I came to this Blog and I get a new spirit after reading the beautiful words of AMIT JI and his Fmxt mean my friends and for two days,I completely changed after viewing the stunning photos of Handsome AMIT JI 
Now,told me that why u r thinking that I’m angry :X * :X * :X ( 
)
Me angryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy !!!!!!!!!……….. lekin kise ???????????? Not make me upset :X by writing this that I’m angry :X Just busy friend ,with my studies
Love u,bye.
Hello Amitji,
Its been a while since I posted. But I have never missed reading any of your posts and in fact any news about you and your family. It just feels as if I am missing something if I dont read something from you or about you. Anyway, I am not sure if you will ever get to reading this post but wanted to comment on Paa as well as “Mile Sur”. May I just say you are God. Not only because you are an outstanding actor, but also because the purity and simplicity with which you deliver the desired performance. Also because the conviction that you have in what you do. Also because the perseverence and innovativeness you demonstrate in reaching excellence. As great as your performance in Paa was, the less-than-a-minute performance in Mile Sur brought tears in my eyes. As you have said earlier, dont know why the wet stuff just comes out but it just did and I immediately wanted to write this post that I appreciate what you do and thank you for the multiple ways that you touch us. You inspire us!!!
Nirav
Dear Zainab,
Thanks for your reply as now health is better… and also accepted the fact that what ever happens happens for good…so now feeling better…. and yes 25th Jan was my wedding anniversary ..had a wonderful candle light dinner..
All the best for your exams preparations…and now may be you will see me here each day…and glad to be regular with you and Amitji..
love adi..
NDH
Hi, hope your trip to Delhi is / has been fruitful.
you have some real long comments to read , so just another short one for the day. Not being a great TV buff, didnt get to see Phir Mile Sur yesterday,nusring a headache throughout…. but was watching Zoom while dinner tonight… public has taken very kindly to it….so, that I saw bits, it is a great remix done by Louis Banks who was also the composer for Mile sur. In this one, you are in the opening…so that itself is the big difference.
One last thing….And how does it feel to be the Big B at this stage in your life ?
Namaste Amit jee,
Sir you are a great actor and person. I won’t say that I have seen all your movies coz I am only 21, but whatever bunch of movies I have seen, your acting is commendable. There’s some magnetism surely in your personna that attracts people of every age group. You are simply fantastic!!!
Amna from PAKISTAN (karachi)
Sorry. Few more lines. I wonder why films made in Hindi (or any other language in India) does not have two sound tracks. Base sound track with only background sound (without voice language track), and then later on voice soundtrack added on in Hindi (and leaving the Hindi soundtrack in export versions completely, so that the foreign language like German, French, Chinese etc can add their language soundtrack onto it later on). Also, English soundtrack should be made inside India itself. i.e.all Hindi movies should be both in Hindi and in English, and be extremely easily dubbed in any other language as well. In this way, Indian movies can become effective opinion makers of India internationally. Just see how the Americans market their films in rest of the world. Indians should also market Hindi films throughout the world in English and in all other languages of the world.
Dear Sir,
Thanks for providing us the platform to touch base with people like you ..
I would like to communicate my displeasure regarding phir mile sur mera tumhara and more so my displeasure at your being at the helm of such an activity…
Frankly, I could not actually distinguish if this video was to showcase national integration or showcase talents of celebrities .. I understand that celebrities are also Indians and they have full right to showcase their patriotism however they are not the only Indians (infact they are not even the representatives of real India) .. the video should have been a national integration video with celebrities being important part of it however this one is actual video on celebrities with national showcasing being auxiliary..
where are the real indians in this video .. the national heroes .. the business czars who brought recognition to india .. the engineers .. doctors .. farmers .. rickshaw wallahs .. the politicians .. the daily workers .. the police .. and then where is the national integration attempt .. the taj .. the india gate .. the temples of orissa .. our religions.. our unity in diversity ..
I am not seeking any answers as you might have just played your role in making of the video and you were not the script writer .. however considering your experience and wisdom, I am disappointed with your presence in this video .. especially after seeing your work in “two Indias” video.. request you to kindly take a more objective call in future on such matters…
Cheers!
My dearest Lakshmi…
I am so so sorry to hear about your dear father… my sincerest condolences .. i am sorry dear.. may god give you and your dear family the strength required to handle the loss… may his soul rest in peace..
Lots of love..
Dear AB,
Gym effect is literally visible in these wonderful photos-a lean and slim AB after some gap! Yes, there was a period when waist line was more prominent and taking away some freshness and an unique distinction but thanks to your dedication and guidance of your two trainers(husband & wife) again that freshness and distinction is back.
Previously physical fitness/waist line/weight was never an issue with Indian stars-Shammi kapoor, Randhir kapoor and all other kapoors, Rajesh khanna, Dharmendra and many others with their big waist line never bothered them selves nor the audience got bothered by their waist line. Now, it’s different. Though physical fitness is important but it seems to be on the point of obsession. Six-eight packs and size zero’s obsession making them all look like same-pale and mechanical. Anyway enough on this fade…
Lately there seem to be more COLORS everywhere in form of BB3 & Bingo but sadly Yellow has been missing here!!
Lakshmi: My very deepest condolences on your irreparable loss..
Dearest Mr B,
Awesome pics.. a real treat to the eyes & soul!! Look forward to watching all these on TV..
Am in a rush.. sorry!! But had to write to appreciate your dedication to us..
All my love as always,
Archana Detroit.
P.S: My heartfelt condolences to Lakshmi Jag & her family.. May they have the strength to bear the loss & May his Soul rest in peace.
daerest Amitji ur photos are awesome and specially at the subhash chandra bose stadium 1 is superb really it make me remind ur sara zamana song from yarana.YOU ARE THE BEST.GUD NT HV SWEET DREAMS.
deserving-
he fourth edition of the Apsara Film and Television Producers Guild Awards, which honour excellence in cinema and television was held at a five-star hotel here.
Aamir Khan won two awards - best film and best director - for his directorial debut “Taare Zameen Par”.
Actor Imran Khan, Anil Kapoor, Kangna Ranaut, director Yash Chopra, screenwriter Amole Gupte and Prasoon Joshi attended the event. Oscar-award wining actor Sir Ben Kingsley was also present.
The fourth edition was postponed last year as a mark of respect to the victims of the 26/11 tragedy. The awards for 2009 will be distributed by the Producers’ Guild of India Dec 20.
The Guild jury, including Ravi Chopra, Ketan Desai, and Vashu Bhagnani, had chosen the winners.
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra got the best actor and best actress award at the 5th Apsara Film and Television Producers Guild Awards.
Ghajini was awarded the best film and director A.R. Murugadoss received the best director and the best screenplay awards for Ghajini.
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Angel,
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I must admit you do have some talent with these keyboard character (ASCII) sketches. Some of them are amazing reflection of your imagination, specially the one with triangle brackets used to scratch the head with one and hand resting on waist with the other. Great.
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I am sure people are bearing your constant blah blah because of your this creative work.
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Deepak T
Dear Lakshmi,
My sincere condolences to your Father’s death.
Very nice pictures of sir Amitabh Bachchan. Thanks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIB368rc7fc&feature=related
———————-mera mahboob aya hai—————————–
this live show at mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium I had attended decades ago.
Dear Amitabh
How are you?
beautiful pictures.
yesterday I saw the ANAMIKA movie. It’s the five time that I saw it.
You played great and looked impressive like wallays.
LOVE MAZAL
ISRAEL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onzmg8PKmmA&NR=1
****************one of last songs of Maestro Madan Mohan******************************
************** HAUNTING WAILING OF A WOMAN WHO CARES FOR HER LOVE*********
helloooooooooooooooooooooooooo
yeh naya blog kab ayega? kab ayega yeh naya blog??
me waiting…waiting…waiting… for the post..
until then…just me with my friend - tanhai and Mubarak Begam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usCgiGVdtbM
The question of who you really - who we really - are…reminded me of this passage from Proust:
“even in the most insignificant details of our daily life, none of us can be said to constitute a material whole, which is identical for everyone, and need only be turned up like a page in an account-book or the record of a will; our social personality is created by the thoughts of other people. Even the simple act which we describe as “seeing some one we know” is, to some extent, an intellectual process. We pack the physical outline of the creature we see with all the ideas we have already formed about him, and in the complete picture of him which we compose in our minds those ideas have certainly the principal place. In the end they come to fill out so completely the curve of his cheeks, to follow so exactly the line of his nose, they blend so harmoniously in the sound of his voice that these seem to be no more than a transparent envelope, so that each time we see the face or hear the voice it is our own ideas of him which we recognise and to which we listen.”
Even more than for the ordinary person, I think this process is a good description of what takes place when an “icon” is perceived…
This question can be asked at every level of our being… Who was I yesterday? Who will I be tomorrow? Who was I before my mother and father were born? And the hardest of all may be “who am I today?”
And at this very moment? Who knows?
I am reminded of that wonderful existential play on words with which the little boy baptizes himself with a name near the beginning of the movie “Ram Jaane.”
Love from one unknown being to another,
I am who I think I am / I am more than I can ever know
CHAMPA/CHAMELI SO JA AB
EK BAJE RAAT KO YAHAN KYA KAR RAHI HAI. PEELA LINE SUBAH KO MILEGA
BAAG YAHAN SE
dear lakshmiji ,my heartfelt condolence to you on your loss
Dearest Ami ji!
Thanks huge for such fine, wonderful, amazing photos!
Thanks for an interesting post today. I try to read your blog almost every day, even if and not always I make comments…
Is glad to learn, that you well feel, dearest…..
Yes, the healthy sleep is one of guarantee of our health, as well as an eutrophy, rest, cleanness…
Both to the usual person, and such person as you which is in the heightened rhythm of a life, it is extremely necessary to observe these items for maintenance of a normal state of health…
Take care of itself and about your health, well sleep…
All the most good both kind to you and your small, and your expanded family!
Thank you that you are…
Always with you. With my sincere affection, warm-heartedness and love to you.
Olya from Moscow.
Bhoothnath@yandex.ru
Mr. DevKishin Vyas
HUM BHAGNE WALOAN MEY SE NAHI HEY
BHAGAAANE WALOAN MEY SE HEY
OR AAAAAAAP AWAAAJ UNCHI MAT KIJIYE
padosi uth jayenge!!!!
P.S. I congratulate you on a holiday of the 60 years of your republic!
Olya from Moscow
Dear Sarkar,
Great pictures.hope for RANN.
Dear Amitabh Bachchan,
Regrettably I could not return to your blog last night - came home very late and still had things to do…
My life can get very busy too : ) though completely off camera and unnoticed by anyone : )
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Interesting thoughts in this entry on how much personal traits there are left in someone who’s profession is being an actor and the consequences of it : ) - a celebrity in a constant light of attention…
I think maybe it is not a bad thing because such a person finds himself kind of at a constant service to others. But what little personal that is left as ‘self’ let be respected and nurtured … It was sad for me to read a part of this sentence - “we shall have to be performing all the time and that a modicum of my personal self shall be perpetually destroyed and buried.”… Hopefully it is not…
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I like the thought of your Father, that we all shall be recognized as humans first and mainly..
But I think our distinguishing traits and cultural features is a gift of uniqueness and not the reason for division between us in a bad meaning of this word or for any kind of dominance at all.
I believe we still can hold our hands with peace, care and mutual respect without forcing each other into conformity. Belonging to a certain tribe and being different is natural. Only keeping it in mind as a fact without building any hostile and selfish ideologies on it and respecting rights of all equally might be a good balance for any multi cultural community.
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I hope you are having a good day in Delhi and will be looking for your next post..
God bless and take care.
Much love to you.
Tatiana S. USA
Dear Zainab #324 and bunty #358
thank you very much for your wishes ! Indeed I had a great day.
I wish both of you all the best !
Love you ,
e.t.
Dear E.T.
So that i had missed wishing you on your birthday… i am glad that you had a great day.. here i am wishing you a fabulous year ahead.. may all your wishes get to be fulfilled and all your dreams come true..
Lots of love
11th October1987…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
is also my birth date…………………………………………………………….
i wright it by using dots bcoz there r many more fans………………………….
Give me reply when u get time………………………………………………….
i will be very happy……………..please……….please………..please………..
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CHAMPA
KAFI HOSHYAR LADKI LAGTI HO
LAGI RAHO
Dear Lakshmi Jag:
Very Sad to hear the news about your father passing away. I pray God to give your courage at this hour. May his soul rest in peace. But he will remain in our hearts through the great perforamance he as gives us.
With Greetings and Prayers,
Rajesh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwKPTHzuTrs
————————————-GREAT DUET—————————————
Muktar Khnan..#165. As a daily visitor to the blog, I can tell you that the three chairs are done to ease pain in Mr. B’s back, not to elevate him over others. He has been consistently humble and kind in his dealing with people and your observation was presumptious. Mary Anne
***RAMANATHAN @ # 171***
How do you do it? How do you manage, each day, to find a story that is even more wonderful than the one before it? You amaze me, Ramanathan…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmsSKgfreYU
QUITE HAUNTING MELODY
Great!
Amithab is the greatest person I have ever seen.
The biggest star of Bollywood.
You rock Amit ji.
Salam to you.
I wish a long and prosperous life to you.
Vilyanur Chandra Poudel
http://oscience.info
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxmBSA_tr5Y
BEAUTEOUS MADHUBALA SINGS LATA MANGESHKAR’S SONG
GUZRA HUA ZAMANA AATA NAHIN DOBARA————
ZAINABJI AAPKE LIYE—CONTINUE WITH YOUR STUDIES BRAVE GIRL
KHUDA HAFIZ
awesome pics ,, thnx for sharing …..heard RANN is rocking tooo
Dear AB
Loved the pictures, especially in the pensive mood one - the shirt you are wearing is very smart. I agree with what u have written in the blog …if only all would follow it. I have started following it to a certain extent by shortening my sir name to just an “S” on your blog.
love u loads
Vinita
ॐ श्री अमिताभ बच्चन,
नमस्ते, प्रणाम,
हरि ॐ तत सत,
These are great pictures. It’s really wonderful to have access to them and hence to a part of your life that otherwise would have been missed.
God Bless. Love always,
Manish Parmar, UK.
Kareena tweets -
There is only one person who could ever make you happy,
and that person is you.
so true..
Dear Laxmi Jag ,
My deepest condolences to you on the sad demise of your dear father, may his soul rest in peace.Regards and take care.
Dear Amitabhji,
More than 400 people have sent in their comments today and thousands would have read the blog.
SIR, BLOG KE ZARIA ACHHA GHONSLA BAN GAYA HA.
LOVE AND REGARDS,
RAJINDER SEHGAL
Amitabh is the greatest star ever born.
You can send your reply to s.chatur@gmail.com.
I’ll appreciate that.
Hey everyone in U.K. we can see the channel COLORS on 829. I am so pleased. And saw the making of RANN. I am over the moon. Hope everyone is well, still got to clean up the kitchen. My Dear is trying to cope with it on his own!!!! so Pranams to Dear Sir and everyone. There I can see our Dear Sir on Colors. Pranams.
Dear Lakshmi Jag,
I’m deeply sorry to hear about your loss. My sincere condolences to the entire family.
May his soul rest in peace and grant the family with courage ..
God Bless,
Manish Parmar, UK.
Laxmi Jag, please accept my deepest condolences on passing away of your Pujya Pitaji. It is one of the saddest thing that can ever happen to anyone. May his soul rest in peace. Prayers are the most comforting friend in these sad circumstances. God be with you, always. Pranams.
Dear Kashmiraji, Thank you for your wishes. Pranams.
For Lakshmi Jag: Dear Lakshmi, I was very sorry to learn after speaking to your husband last night that your respected father had passed away hours earlier, but I respected your wish and did not say anything on blog. I join the rest of the Extended Family in expressing my sincere condolences on your loss. It was good that you left for India as soon as you could, and are there among your family members now. I know your heart must be heavy. We are all with you in your hour of grief. May God give peace to the departed soul, and the strength to your family to bear the loss.
Jasmine Jaywant
in one picture (wearing white kurta), you looked like a majestic elephant walking.. simply superb .. God Bless.
Amitji, your post is unusually delayed today. I hope all is well. Did you forget to activate it for us again??? I am sure Jasmine of London must have SMSed you by now that it is missing. We are all waiting to hear from you, and find out how your day has been.
Jasmine Jaywant
I cannot see Laxmi’s comment anywhere. So wondering if it is true about her Father? Please let me know, anyone.
My dear Lakshmi Jag, My deepest condolences to you and your family on the sad demise of your father. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE. AMEN
Yes Mr. Devkisin, Madhubala’s beauty was unparalleld and to me she had a strong resemblance to the legendary Maryln Monroe too somewhere, both died young and more or less the same age.Have u seen Madhubala in real in her times?I am asking u this because u r from Mumbai?Regards
Dear Daisy , If I remember it right, you are a fond of cats, true? If yes please look at all those cat stories on skynews.com. It will definitely tickle you to bits. pranams.
DEAR AMITABH JI,
Waiting for six four six.
and your blessings on four eight three to four eight five.
love and regards,
rajinder sehgal
what’s going with the blog? no new comment and no new post and no new pics and no new message..
WHAT?????????????????
dear Amitabh Bachchan..
how are you?i hope you are well..
its allmost 1:30am here in Israel…. and soon it will be 5:00 am there in India,and stilll no new post..
i am a lil worried but hope you are well…
will wait for the new post a lil while and then go to sleep..
if you are a sleep then have a wonderfull night and sweet dreams..
love you allways and for ever…
yours for ever..
anat magen here in israel..
Rann is getting extremely positive reviews.
And Bachchan is too good in Rann. Another award winning performance.
Sirji,
Tk cr
You are extremely dashing.. I feel there is a lot aura around you.. The style and flamboyance is so evident. I feel like stealing your clothes.. they won’t fit me, though… lolzz.
Well, it’s 5:22AM in Mumbai right now. Ican only HOPE you drifted off to sleep before you pushed the ‘Submit Comment’ button last night…I would hate to think that you are still AWAKE from yesterday and just haven’t gotten HOME yet…but that’s more likely, isn’t it…bad, BAD Mr. Bachchan… Tsk,tsk,tsk…whatever you’re doing, whatever function you are attending, I hope you’re having a nice time. I’ll wait for you…forever…
***Mrs. G.A. PATEL***
Dearest Mrs. Patel…Scroll back up to Jasmine’s comment at number 420…
With sincerest affection, Valorie
good morning Sir ji
hope All IZZ WELL!! jaldi se naya blog leke aaiye..
Ms. Angel - orrrrr tanu too mey chod naiii leke javangaaa.. salman shtyle..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvoI_I963jI
stay cool n hav loads of fun….
or raat ney sona matt, bachchon ko darawane sapne ate hey to unke liye jagati rahe….
ciao dear
Amithji Parnam ji,
JAI HIND!!!!
Well how can I not start with the commenting on these ravishing and rather glamorous pictures??, that are always such a treasured gift for us all. Now that you have got the whole fmxt’s adrenaline going…. Yes another set of screen savers I hear them all shout out lol…. You know how to please us don’t you ???
And I must say one thing.. If I may.. As much as you look elegant and handsome and exquisite in a suit… There’s just that young, sexy, trendy, sporty, and of course stunning side that bites in pleasure to us all in your casual look… A granddad that barely looks past 21…. No seriously you look amazing, see what a good night’s sleep brings out in you….? And I’m glad that at least these past few days you have turned in to slumber earlier than usual…But for how long is the question?? lol..
Like our dear fmxt Renate stated earlier ‘Girls will have a heart attack’… looking at those pics haaaahaaa… I think Its not only the girls.. I’m sure there are plenty of men who’d have to hold their hearts!!!!! LOL… Watch out Amithji…..You have been warned…
Glad you enjoyed your day , jamm packed again as usual but on a different level on Republic day… The children of Pooch as glad as they feel, really do look so intensively serious and frail.. Bless them all…
The Netaji Stadium really does bring back memories of Yaarana, even for us just looking at that pic.. I can only imagine how you must’ve felt actually being there after all those years.. Oh thank you for sharing my dear…
Pensive and quite apprehensive you really do look in that particular pic..lol… Such a sweetie…
You are so right about DIVSIONS.. True created by man, and exploited by man.. can one not be purely judged by ones doings in life rather than the fore mark of their surname that they have embedded on them ?? Hence life continues to judge us all in this dimension of inequality and injustice.. Stampede of status.. Rather than actual occurences.. Sad at times our society…
In a free world… Of course we are not free.. We continue to be watched, followed.. Spoken about and heard by others.. Freedom what freedom??? And it’s not just people in a world of acting others, but for the common man there too is no privacy if we look deeper…
Okay Amithji… Must get to rest now… Hope you get to Delhi safe n sound.. have a pleasant trip..
My lov as always.. And hey LOV u toooooooooo…
Anu
x
Lakshmi Jag,
My deepest condolences to you and your family on the sad demise of your father.
Regards,
Darshan
With your permission Amithji If I may address:
Kash didi, just wanted to say thank you immensely for advising the fmxt of our dearest Lakshmi Jag’s father.. Our heartiest felt condolences are undoubtedly showered on the family and relatives, in such difficult times… May God rest his soul and provide peace to eternity, our prayers and wishes for the family are with Lakshmi.. Be strong my dear. Lakshmi.. And God bless you..
Jasmine Jaywant, hope al is well fighting fit n healthy for your son?? And that he is managing to get back to some normality!! Take care and lov to you always my dear…
Renate the heart attacks may have started in both sexes my dear …!!! LOL… You did bring such a big smile on my face… Lov u…
My lov as always to you all..
Anu
x
Just dropped back by and by god, you’re still up there!
Making i-con-dolaters of us all.
Satyam shivam sundaram …
“Beauty is truth, truth beauty,” – that is all
Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know”
I bow to touch those darling sneakers!
(and trust me…it’s not because I have a shoe fetish!)
PB
NDH
Morning dear Genius,
it is 6.35 am on 28 Jan. and a wee bit disappointig on not seeing the new post.
Got caught up in the Delhi fog? Or dozed off ? Eitherways, I take it , no news is good news….catch up with you later.
cheers and affection abundance
NDH
Dear Lakshmi Jag,
Sad to read about the demise of your father…an irreparable loss…May Lord give you the strength to bear the loss…Amen
Sir, eagerly very eagerly awaiting @646..
Please
Hi Anjul. Please accept my condolences on your losses. There are really no worde one can say at a time like this that can help, but know that there are people who care about you. Mary Anne
Hi Lakshmi Jag. Sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences and know that there are people in here who care about you. Mary Anne
Hi Amitji!
No blog post yet?? Hope all is well?
amitji
see yr real ash rai–http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AAksA19wLE
rest in front of media, she is mostttttttttt fake/diplomatic
Namaskaar Amitji,
What a dashing, handsome, tremendously good-looking man!
When will I have the absolute honour of meeting him in person?
I hope the magic of 2010 will play out…
My love,
Leela
Dear Sir,
NO POST TODAY????????????????????????????
Hope you are well and fine..
Regards,
Khanjan
Dear Reeham #398
Thank you so much , you always are very sweet !
Thank you and I wish you the very best !
Love and more,
e.t.
Good Morning……..Trust all well……
Have a good day…and pls post something…its addictive NOW
LOVE AS ALWAYS…HAVE A GOOD DAY..
RANJIT
A new post a day…make my day
Dear Lakshmi Jag
Please accept my condolences. Wish to strength to overcome this hour of grief.
Best Regards
Shankar
My Dear Mr Bachchan
How are you? hope you are doing fine.
Have a good day….it’s after 11pm in the Eastern Caribbean…good night.
May God always bless and protect you,your wonderful family and all dear FmXt
My sincere love always…
Saroj
My Dear Lakshmi Jag,sad to hear of your dear father’s passing…kindly accept my heartfelt condolences,to you and your entire family.
Love….saroj
Lakshmi Jag.. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Your father, we just spoke about him a few days back.. was a great artiste. His work will always be cherished for many many years to come. May god give you lots of strength to bear this loss.
Thanks to Kashmira ji for giving this info.
# Shilpa.. I understand your thought cycle dear.. We are all with you…Do take lots of courage.
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Respected Amitji,
There is no post from you which is most most unusual. Hope u are fine sirji.. Its okay if u havenot had the time to post it.. Do take care of urself
lots of love and pranaams
archana(bangalore)
Looks like other things have occupied your time and attention.
Just wanted to say ‘Good Morning’ to you and hope you have a great day ahead.
loveyou
aaj to RANN ka premier hey.. Sir ji kall se hi vahan pe gaye honge shayad..very punctual n dedicated man
aap apna khayal rakhiye Sir ji
humm milate hey thodi der mey…
stay warm n safe n happy….
Respected Brother
Sadar Charan Sparsh
Maybe you were wondering what has happened to Abhaya.. maybe you were not.. yet many here in Srinivas, Zainab, Rupam, Reeham, Kashmira, Anat Magen to name a few did not let me vanish into oblivion.. they have kept me alive here on day 645.. that is quite a lot of them.. and I must add that bhaai aapke blog ne to mujhe bhi chhota-mota star bana diya hai.. no wonder than that I had seen the smile on the face of dear Aishwarya when I mentioned I a Abhaya Sharma from the blog.. only Abhishek must have not liked her being so kind to some unknown strangers.. or does he know me too.. only he wanted to see how do react to find him in front of my eyes along with one of the most beautiful and lovely couple.. I failed to say anything.. hota hai bhaai.. Next time I would not be so awe-struck.. if there is a next time though..
Coming to the post I liked the photos immensely.. I liked the contents immedoately.. I also concus with some of the unanswerable questions as to who we are.. and many other issues.. har ek baat ko aap jis bakhubi se bayaan kar dete ho lagat hai ki aap hamesha hi acting mode mein rahate ho.. thoda samay apane liye bhi rakha karo bhaai.. theek hai.. Jaa madam would not be demanding it.. maybe Abhishek and Aishwarya too have their own busy schedule to provide you their time.. yet I would say that there are reasons that you must keep aside a few good hours to be able to live upto be your ownself.. even away from Dr. Bachchan’s shadows.. away from the movies.. close to your own thoughts.. just to take a good sigh of releif and tell yourself in plain words.. boss amit.. I love being you.. being Amitabh Bachchan of this world.. the name alone is not important.. the person that we have come to know we realise is eager to give every second of his existence for the cause of others.. isame koi buraai nahi.. phir bhi kuchh ek pal ke liye hi sahi.. apane prati ya apane baare mein sochana galat nahi hai.. galat ho nahi sakata.. khaaskar bhaai swasthya ke baare mein.. aap jitani mehanat uis shareer ke saath kar rahe ho mujhe koi adhikaar nai ki main aapko aisa karane se rokun.. haan yah avashya hi bhagwaan se prarthana rahegi ki aapko lambi umra bakhse..
I come back o some of te national and international issues.. First the international issues.. I was just viewing Barack Obama.. the first address to the union of states.. he is strrikingly like you.. he is confident.. he is humane.. he is workaholic.. he is caring for his country and countrymen.. he is an international star by every meaning of the word..
I also take time to thank Mr. Chidambaram to say what he said about the IPL3 and Pkaistan criketers episode.. I liked his words.. disservice to cricket.. I also take a dig at my favourite Pakistani cricketer Afridi who was also quoted as stating that he or Pakistani players would not be part of IPL even if there is a rethink.. I think Shahid needs to be told… two wrongs do not make one right.. if IPL 3 franchisees were caught playing a bad shot.. his statement could be termed as could be a leg before decision for pakistani stars.. I respect and regard him as one of the finest players but if he does not seem to give the organisers a chance to correct themselves I would need to declare him out as well.. I hope he understands tha atleast there is one Abhaya.. who had pledged to not watch IPL3 here on this blog if Pakistani cricket stars were not part of it.. he can not let me down like this.. there has to be a common way of solving the problem at hand rather than beating one’s own aga all the time.. I know whichever team Afridi plays.. if he plays at al.. shall win the IPL3.. is it not a big enough compliment for the game and for him that he should reconsider his statement to NDTV on his stance.. Cricket could continue to provide the best healer to the estrange relationships betweeen two countries that were onces just one.. does he want cricket to be robbed of that distinction.. I know if he gets to read this piece he would reassure me that not only he would play in IPL 3 he would do his best to prove my point right.. money is very secondary to reunion of the two men across the border.. yet I would suggest that Afridi and Gul should be fixed at the highest possible bidding base price for this year.. They richly deserve it..
More later
Abhaya Sharma
PS i was thinking very deeply to drop the Sharma from even my posts.. yet I continue with it.. for it was the name provided by my father.. and I did precious little for him or my mother when they were alive.. so as a matter of respect I continue to use their surname and remain to be treated as Abhaya Sharma.. if my logic is erroneous I may please be granted bail from any punishment for using the surname.. He would have celebrated his birthday tomorrow.. that is if he were alive.. I wish to clebrate his birthday even when he is not alive.. I rate him very very high as a father.. I wish I had 10 percent of his calibre as a father.. Amrit would have been much more illustrious than he is right now.. the last point about Amrit.. he has played or rather learned the tune for moneky dance of Paa on his keyboard.. not a mean achievement from someone who is not taking his maths and science as seriously.. the day he decides to take up similar interest in his studies am sure neither Savita nor me would have any excuse to coax him all the time.. vo din ka aayega bhaai..
REspected Brother
Sadar Pranaam
I have taken some of these extraoridnary pictures that were posted and decorated them to be a part of my page Amrit Sharma at the age of five.. where I have also posted the above post that was submitted here..
the link for you all..
And brother.. I bought two Reid & Taylor shirts and two from Park Avenue.. Must say that the former were more superb than the latter.. himmat karke khareed hi lee.. aapke naam par..
Sir,
You look rocking in those snaps.. Rann is super hit…
Love you…
Ajay Lodha
Sir,
Saw your interviews in NDTV with Barkha Dutta and in Zoom. It was a pleasant surprise to see you answer with complete abandon. Thank you for letting us know you a little better. You’re a very nice human being. Keep bringing your insights forward which I’m sure would be inspiration for all of us.
Sir,
Saw your interviews in NDTV with Barkha Dutta and in Zoom. It was a pleasant surprise to see you answer with complete abandon. Thank you for letting us know you a little better. You’re a very nice human being. Keep bringing your insights forward which I’m sure would be inspiration for all of us.
Thanks for the MMM — Modearn Mans Madhushala .. Your Blog!
Dear Shri Amitabh Bachchan JI,
Long time your FmXt is missing the yello colour… a word of hello & love from you counts a lot ….
I do (too) miss your YELLOW LINE !
best regards
Ajit Varwandkar
http://www.aglakadam.com
Twitter : @varwandkar
My condolences, Anjul. Inadequate to say, but I am so sorry.
Regards, Phyllis
HAPPY B’DAY 2 ABHISHEK A BACHCHAN SIR ON5/2
LATE DIR. PROD. DEWANI AJIT, JYOTINAGRANI, PROD. DALDANI, DAFTARI, SINGER ASHOK.M;WWW.ASHOKMASTIE.COM ,MINA.N , LOVE-RESPECT BACHCHAN & FAMILY A LOT
UR DAD. AMIT UNCLE SEND HIS PIC. & JAYA AUNTYS PIC. ON1982 2 J NAGRANI &M NAGRANI ON GHATKOPAR{e] NR BY DAFTARIS RESI.
GREAT SNAPS AMITJI,
THANX A LOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good! Execellent
hi sir aap ke she hai
Hi
Saw you also on one of the promotional interviews on for Rann. YOU are amazingly articulate SIR…..
sir,
u sung really good in phir mile sur….we would like to hear more songs from u in future….
thank u sir
love you
hi respected sir,
“people grow in their lives through the medium of cinema, cinema has grown because of your professional life”you have this great ability to select very apt roles for you , that despite all the glamour ,talent and competition makes you stand apart…you have taken indian cinema to a different platform not only through the commercial angle but also through the content…….
hiiiiiiiiiiiii
dear,
Amitabh Bachchan ji.
hw r u ???????/
last time i watched u on bingo classes with Abhishek Bachchan ji,
Both of you were looking very nice.
I wrote something for you special…
I will write after some time……..
thank you.
જગતના અંત-આદિ બેઉ શોધે છે શરણ મારું !
હવે શું જોઈએ મારે? જીવન મારું ! મરણ મારું !
અધૂરા સ્વપ્ન પેઠે કાં થયું પ્રગટીકરણ મારું ?
હશે કો અર્ધ-બીડી આંખડી કાજે સ્મરણ મારું !
અગર ના ડૂબતે ગ્લાનિ મહીં મજબૂર માનવતા !
કવિ રૂપે કદી ના થાત જગમાં અવતરણ મારું !
અણુથી અલ્પ માનીને ભલે આજે વગોવી લો !
નહીં સાંખી શકે બ્રહ્માંડ કાલે વિસ્તરણ મારું.
કહી દો સાફ ઇશ્વરને કે છંછેડે નહીં મુજને !
નહીં રાખે બનાવટનો ભરમ સ્પષ્ટીકરણ મારું .
કહો ધર્મીને સંભળાવે નહીં માયાની રામાયણ ,
નથી એ રામ કોઈમાં , કરી જાયે હરણ મારું.
રડું છું કેમ ભૂલો પર ? હસું છું કેમ ઝાકળ પર ?
ચમન-ઘેલા નહીં સમજે કદાપિ આચરણ મારું.
હું નામે ‘શૂન્ય’ છું ને ‘શૂન્ય’ રહેવાનો પરિણામે ,
ખસેડી તો જુઓ દ્રષ્ટિ ઉપરથી આવરણ મારું
- ‘શૂન્ય’ પાલનપુરી
Dear Lakshmi Jag-
Please accept my condolences and its just a matter of time and you will overcome from it. I can understand the loss of parent and nothing replaces it. May your father’s soul rest in peace. Please take care of your self. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Regards,
Srinivas Kappagantula
Dear Amitji,
Watched your show on CNN IBN Good one. All the best for RANN.
There is a special video posted on You Tube by me. This is based on Philosophy which my Guru shri. Nagarajan reads it. This cannot be read by anybody else in the world. He is the 6th person in the whole world to read this. This is called as Jeeva Nadi.
You Tube link -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqT8ZWZTh6A
If you have some time kindly visit this.
This nadi which my guru reads is in tamil.
if you are interested to know more about this please do let me know.
Thanks
Anil Pai
dear amit ji i am your big fan i but your comment on ipl disappoint me sorry sir.
hey Mr amitabh how do u get so much time to do write all this?or do others write on ur behalf?
sir ji
Great Pics, keep them coming more and more
Manoj
Dear Sir,
Your Daughter is again there to chat with you…so finally i have gathered some more crucial info about you which you will soon come to know when i will see you some or the other day..that is my challenge to GOD …he will make such circumsatnces or favourable situation that i will meet you one day in my life…
As i feel i am also there in GOD’s favourite children list ..so GOD will make such sitaution to let his favourite child meet “most favourite child “in his world….kisi ne sahi kaha hai “agar aap dil se kisi ko chahe to puri kayanat uski madat me jutt jati hai”….maine experience kiya hai ki ek shakti hai jo hamesha mere sath rahti hai…aur usi “Esshwar” ki shakti ki madadt se mai ek din aap ke kadam chu kar apka ashirwad lungi..ye challenge hai mere khud ko..prathana hai bhagwan se aur wada hai apse….jab mai apko milu to plessssee ap mujhe pahchan jarur lijeyga(saras ko)..aur mere in sabdo ko bhi…..
regards
your daughter
saras
Aadarniya Amitabji
Namaskar,
Mai Nepali hun. Mai aap ko kuchh suggestion dena chahungi. Lekin aap mera suggestion padhenge ? Mujhe sandheha hai. Duniya ke karodoun logo ki taraha mai bhi aap ki ek fan hun. Lekin aapse bhi jyada mai Haribansaji ki fan hun. Mai Haribansaji ki autobiography pad padkar bar bar roti rahi hun. Aur unki antim sanskar ke samaya me TV me Ghee aur Chandan ki lakdi dekhkar unki purani saikil aur dhul bhari sadak ki smriti ne mujhe aur rula diya tha. Maine unke bare me kavita bhi likha hai . Agar aap padhna chahenge to mai bhejungi.
Maine aapki Big Bos 2 bhi dekha hai, usi sambhanda me aapko kuchh suggest karna chahungi. Agar aap sunana , padhna chahen to …..
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I want to be like you….
I want to be good
I want to have your touch………
I want too much….?
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