Posted on: April 18, 2008 - 11:59 pm
To all that came onto my blog - just wish to express my extreme joy at your very enthusiastic responses.
I am still illiterate towards this medium and beg to be excused for any errors or expectations from me. But as time goes by and the systems fall into place, there shall hopefully be a more refined presentation.
What is alarming to me is the number of people that have come on and the logistics of replying to them individually. I will find that perhaps a little insurmountable for the moment. But specific queries and reactions will have to be generalized on a single page. A page somewhat like this which shall attempt to incorporate all the questions and my limited answers.
Some bloggers show interest in my forthcoming films, some on my choices and their extreme reactions to why i did what i did. ‘Bhoothnath’ comes on the 9th of May. A benevolent ghost, very protective of the house he inhabits because of a history of a wrong doing against him, thereby him preventing anyone to come and live there. Until a family with a little boy finds residence in it and how at first he tries to scare them away, but later develops a kind relationship with the little boy, since he is just not prepared to believe he is a ghost but an angel. The child also reminds him of his own grandson, which is part of the back story. Fun and games in the beginning and then an emotional middle and ending with the ghost leaving behind a few values for the little fellow to follow.
There are some messages which harbor on politics, an area i find myself inadequate in, but since this is a platform that is open to and invites reactions, in all fairness i must not obliterate them, even though they are harsh in nature. The subject of the ‘outsiders’ in Mumbai and the comments on recent events, I have substantially answered these in some of my recent interviews and they are there for all to see and read. I do not find any reason to elaborate on them, irrespective of the individuals involved and my own actions taken. That my house was attacked and bottles thrown inside is true. I have video and photographic evidence of it. Police and its high officials have done investigation and reports made. If some feel that this was manipulated they are so wrong. You attribute far too much to my devious acumen. I am afraid i do not possess such attributes. But as i said, this is a free country and everyone has the right to their own speech. If wrong has been done by me, then let the Law of the land prevail. Punish me as it wills. I will not debate it. The questions on my buying land or my farmer status is still sub judis, so i cannot make any comments on that yet. But i shall wait for the judgment to come and whichever way it goes i shall respect the verdict. Jaya walking out of Parliament is also a right of an MP. If there is motive in that, then let the Parliament take action if there is wrong. Amar Singhji is like a family member and his politics or for that matter the politics of Bala Saheb Thakeray or Mr Advani or any other political head, who have friendly and family relations with us, have never been a barrier. They do not interfere in my films, i do not interfere or comment on their politics. Just because Mr Bill Clinton writes to me does not make me a Democrat in the US.
20th April is Abhishek and Aishwary’s 1st wedding anniversary. They are in Miami. He is shooting there for Karan Johar’s ‘Dostana’. On the same day Ram Gopal Varma is having a promo launch for our film ‘Sarkaar Raj’ the sequel to ‘Sarkaar’ at the JW Marriot Hotel ,Juhu,Mumbai. And i think for the first time in film press history here, we shall be getting Abhi-Ash on a video conference during the press meet, so that they can be in Miami but still be a visual interactive part of the function.
I am presently shooting for ‘Aladin’ on a very elaborate set at Mehboob Studios. Doing an action sequence with Sanjay Dutt. I play the genie and Sanju the negative role. Also on the floor is the tentatively titled ‘Shoebite’, which progresses well. I shall inform you of the other projects presently.
IIFA is in Bangkok this year in June, on the 6th7th8th.
The ‘Unforgetable Tour’ is in July August. Lara and Bipasha have opted out for personal reasons. But we now have Akshay Kumar, Preity Zinta, Madhuri Dixit and Shahid on board. They shall perform at specific centers.
And i have just returned after witnessing an incredible show by Shiamak Davar at the NCPA in Mumbai. Oh..what can i say..such a magnificient experience. The singing, the dancing, the colors just so uplifting and joyous. There was an entire spirit of participation from the audience, packed to capacity. But the most moving moment was his emotional tribute to his Mother who came on stage… and…an entire section devoted to physically and mentally challenged children. He dressed them up just like members of his troupe and performed with them and made them an important part of his show. So humane a gesture. And a show with a beautiful message - that if you believe in yourself, nothing is impossible. His show is titled ‘I BELIEVE’
For now this is it. But i shall go through all the messages and make points to respond next.
There is a moderation clause in the blog and i notice that some readers have expressed apprehension. The site has certain conditions it needs to adhere to, in order to respect and maintain the ethics of this medium. I shall of course try and access all messages and attempt to give it its required reaction.
Good night and may you remain always with the Almighty’s blessings..
Amitabh Bachchan
April 19th, 2008 at 12:13 am
Adarniya Amitabji
Shayad Aap Mujhe nahin bhule honge. Hamari pichli mulakat Mumbai mein Hui Ek film Ki Shooting Ke samay. Mujhe Aasha Hai Ki Agle Saal IFFFA Awards Ka Samaroh Rus Mein Hoga. Aapka Yuri
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:21 am
Dear Sir
Its amazing to see you here and writing yourself for your fans…
You are a phenomenon and i think people try to follow whatever you say and do….
God must have taken extra time to create you coz you are just extraordinary in everything you do…
I love the way you always love and respect your parents….
It would be gret if you tell us about some of your childhood incidents that people dont know…
How you were as a kid?
regards and best wishes
shweta sinha
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:23 am
u rock amit sir
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:23 am
Dear Sir,
I never in my dreams would have imagined writing to you. For me you are the biggest biggest bigeesstttttt ever superstar and I am proud to be your compatriot. I am currently in US. Its overwhelming when I think about the massive hold you have on the common people. I am not of political acumen either, but somehow I feel that the films nowadays are paving way for the crimes. A week after “Aankehin” was released, a bank in a village of maharashtra was looted in similar way. People start smoking and holding the cigars in the style that you guys portray on screen. They dress up like you and they want to be like you. Considering all the above facts, has it ever occurred to you that you (and all film fraternity for that matter) should appeal to the people especially the youth of India to fight corruption and any anti-social elements within the soceity, stop abusing the female gender or whatever you feel is important for the betterment of a nation. I have seen your drives for polio. I believe anti-socialism is a bigger disease and its gropping our soceity fast. I think if we need to pass on the message of peace and respect, it has to be someone of your stature, whom the entire nation “looks upon” in every way.
I also want to thank you for all the entertainment you have provided to us all these years and also tell you that for me you will always be HERO # 1
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:24 am
Hello Sir,
Nice to hear the things from you directly with out any cuts.:).
I am myself like any other fan, eagerly looking forward for your Sarkar Raj..
Thanks for spending some time and sharing your views with us Sir..
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:26 am
sir, you pretend to be a saint but you did lot of land fraud in UP and Maharahstra and defauded poor farmers. Why is it that a rich person like you resort to these things? Is it something you learnt from Amar singh?
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:31 am
dear amitabhji,
i have a request for you…sunday, april 20 is the birthday of my dear friend, Mrs. Swaraj Khanna. She had run the flower shop at the Taj Hotel Blue Diamond for years and had been asked to leave and has shifted to Kalyani Nagar. Her wish before she leaves this earth is to meet you but once. She is your great fan and as she is beyond 75 years of age, the sooner the better. Her flower shop is called Foliage and the telephone number is: 9922080218 or 65238647. If you are in Pune on that date please do join us for her birthday lunch. Thank you for your kind attention ji in this matter of the heart.
Love,
Big Prem
also your fan
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:33 am
Amitabh Ji, You are simply Great ! I know you have gone through a very embarrassing time, but every night has a morning. I am fan of your simplicity and humbleness. Long live Amitabh Ji.
Vinod.
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:33 am
i heard that you will be working on sequel to aankhein which will also star amir khan…sir i want you to work with him…..and also with nasee uddin shah..
that will be lethal combo.
and will also prove to world that you are the best ever actor …
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:34 am
Bachchan Sahab, Namaskar
Eagerly awaiting for Sarkaar Raj. Bhagwaan aapkee Umar lambi kare , so that you can continue to give us electrifying performances. I liked Nishabd and also the Rozana song a lot. I hope you are bringing Madhuri Dixit to Chicago.
Thanks.
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:37 am
oops - forgot to wish Abhishek and Aishwarya all the happiness for their life together, now and always.
as my friend’s birthday is on the same day as the film launch in Mumbai but hope you can meet her another time when in Pune.
Thank you ji for your kind attention.
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:37 am
Hello Mr. Bachan,
Greets from Ottawa.It was interesting to read both your blog entries and I commend you for you efforts.Awaiting your forth coming film.All the very best.
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:38 am
Dear Big B, you are really the person who almost everyone looks upto. You lead the way in settign the kind of examples in our country, how to react or shall I say not react to the media reports and all. You with your family values sets a really good example for an indian culture and values.
Regards.
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:38 am
Dear Amitabh,
I truly appreciate your embracing of a channel for broadcasting your untainted views. It will be good to hear about your projects and things that catch your attention. I have already added your RSS feed to my reader.
In regards to recent acqusitions/scandals/news, its best to forgive and forget. Keep doing what you do the best. That doesnt decrease even a tiny bit the amount of respect, love and faith we have in you as a person,
You rock.
regards to everyone in your family,
Abhi
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:46 am
Sir,
I am so glad that you have started this blog.
I am a great fan of yours ever since I have been a kid. Met you when Abhishek and Shweta were studying in Modern School. It is interesting now that my eight year old daughter wants to be meet Abhishek (I wonder if that would be possible)
I happen to have the entire collection of your Comics in which you were depicted as a hero (on the lines of Phantom Comics). I wanted to have everything that had your name on it.
My entire family wishes you good health and well being.
Best Regards
Sheetal
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:48 am
dear amitabh bachchan,
i’m a guy form nepal and grew up watching ur movie. I don’t have word to express how much i love ur movies and u as a person. it is not just me but my family, village and even my country love u so much. u r the living legend and there is no doubt of it. there is always my best wishes for u and ur family. always pray for ur better health to pashupatinath.
always,
ishwar
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:49 am
Bachchan Ji
Namaste
I like you and respect you very much for reasons other than being a superstar, based on my own humble evaluation of you and your life from whatever I know about it through media. From every serious interview of yours, I take away something that I can follow and implement. I will be in regular touch via comments on your blog and would write more about my personal observations about you and things that people can learn from you.
Regards
Gunjan
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:57 am
Mr. Bachchan Saab…
Hearty welcome to the blogging community! Its a fantastic idea for you to join the bandwagon of masses of writers out there in the world, who share their lives, experiences, emotions, views and much more to the rest out there.
Being your ardent followers, both for the quality of work and for the zeal and dedication that you withhold, its our privilege to read about what you think, how you react, how you foresee and how you analyze. There might not be even a single person who realize the impact of BigB, who would’nt sit back in his/her chair and ask … “Hmm…how does he [BigB] get this done?, I wonder how is he able to do this?” etc.
To hear all such answers, first hand from you is truely an amazing feeling. Sitting here in front of an office computer, working for multinational companies, thousands of miles away (Or maybe not in this today’s flat world). Nevertheless, thank you for providing us with this opportunity !
Best Regards,
Vikram Venneti
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:57 am
Hi Amitji,
I am fan of yours and a big fan of your daughter-in-law.
I have a question: How do you feel having 4 big stars at your home Including Jaya ji. Especially having Aishwarya Bachchan.
Thanks,
Leela
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:58 am
Sir,
I am a great admirer of yours and I am highly inspired by your life, always down to earth attitude. I also want to thanks you for entertain us from so many years. I am a website Designer from kolkata and I want to make a website of your journey to give you tribute from my heart. I need your kind permission on that. I know my English is very poor but I hope you able understand my respect for you. Waiting for your reply.
Regards
Subhankar Paul
Kolkata
subhankar.paul82@gmail.com
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:58 am
Good luck, in your personal and professional endeavors. You have entertained me all through out my life, I have always been your admirer, not only yours but I also think Jayaji is extremely talented, Abhishek proved everybody he is an actor of great capacity with YUVA and Guru. I will say I like when you said you are only an actor, the real heroes are the people behind the screens, Yet u take the blame and credit for a project. I haven’t idolized you cause human nature is fallable, I am an admirer of yours. its always nice watching your movies on the screen, I grown up watching your movies, and you are as much part of my growth as a being, as the surrounding environment that I grown up in. What I Find amazing is You are so grounded, and modest, when I read your interview, or see it on TV. It shows that you don’t take responsibility for your achievements. What is it with Phenomenal personalities that they tend to be grounded even when they are so high in the stratosphere. IT is said in Sam Veda, Great people leave example by their actions, Common people copy them. I think Divide and conquer rule still applies in INDIA..when will we think of ourselves as one. You are right, It is giving of help, because one who receives it is of human kind first, then of any caste creed, color and religion. Food will give same joy to a Marathi hunger, as one of gujarati. GOD BLess your family, Thank you for taking your time and reading, if you don’t get a chance it is still alright as you people work most hours of the day. Thanks…
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April 19th, 2008 at 1:03 am
It’s amazing to see you blogging. I’ve heard some fantastic things bout The Last Lear, when is it releasing in the US? Also, do you have any insight as to why when films are ready, they release at festivals and the general public doesn’t get the opportunity to see them?
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April 19th, 2008 at 1:05 am
It may be the moderation you mentioned but my message seems not to have come through on your first blog entry .. I’m re-attempting here in case this is due to the thread being closed there:
It is not often an opportunity like this rises. I am truly ecstatic at being able to communicate with you. I’m sure many will agree in my saying you are an inspiration.
Since you have mentioned that we are equals .. ‘common and special’ both. I would like to say what has caught my immediate attention above the rest here.
At the risk of sounding selfish, I noted that as well as being able to connect with your fans, there is also a huge advantage here for me (& others like me) who are watching the industry & the evolution it is under-going, looking for their opportunity to get involved, at whatever capacity.
It seemed very humble & courteous of you, considering we all know that you will have a lot to share with us experience-wise, that you’ve already expressed your willing. The fact that you have mentioned you will respond to these questions that we, the people from the outside have, gives me warmth & I’m truly grateful.
Patiently watching, consider me a permanently subscribed member to whatever you bring here to the junta.
Silent Salutes’
_ram-jaane’
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April 19th, 2008 at 1:06 am
Hi Big B,
Day 2 , and no comments as yet ?
Thought I would say - Good going so far, Big B !
I know you have got tons of compliements so far in your life.
Just want to add another - you are what I think celebrities should be like - bigger than life, yet restrained and relateable.
The movies that you appear in now must give you more artisitic saisfaction than the ealier ‘Angry young man’ ones since you are exploring a broader perspective of characters.
Good luck, Big buddy !
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April 19th, 2008 at 1:10 am
hi mr.bachchan. i just wish that i see u in movies atleast 3 times ayear. ur a fantastic actor. i am really looking forward to sarkar raj. and i just wanted to know why u kept abhishek and aishwaryas wedding so private. i mean u could have given 2 minutes to the media and that would be the end of the problems that were created afterwards. thanks for reading this. karen
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April 19th, 2008 at 1:11 am
i think i posted on the wrong day… oh well… u willl seee tons of messages here by me. as i have mentioned before, in more way than one, i am a devoted, yet not insanely obsessed, fan of yours…
if Allah Tallah would allow me to with His blessings, in Jannat, i would ask to be seated next to you and enjoy a meal of the most tastiest fruits and sabzi… cooked by me ofcourse, with no interruptions of any sort so that I can interview and ask that you do a few dialogues for me only , as your sole audience.
when will u return to philadelphia for a concert? and will there be a sholay part 2 as i have heard? i have an arrythimia in my heart, but upon hearing this news, i guaranteed my cardiologist a miracle could take place and i may fully recover, but only if this actually happens……
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April 19th, 2008 at 1:14 am
i forgot to ask, what will happen to the movie Shantaram with depp? is it still on????
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April 19th, 2008 at 1:16 am
Wow..How wonderful this!!! I am not from India I am from Barrington, NJ and I love Hindi Movies. And you are one of my favorite actors. I think it is great of you to take the time to do a blog…I wish you much sucess and look forward to reading your blog. Blessings!!!!
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April 19th, 2008 at 1:19 am
You ROCK, Mr. Bachchan!! Thank you so much for bringing yourself closer to your fans! And also providing us with insight into your forthcoming projects! After reading your blog, I am now eagarly awaiting ‘Bhootnath’….I love seeing you as the central character! Which brings me to a question on Sarkar Raj…I am hoping that your role is as pivotal as it was in the original Sarkar! With all due respect to the star cast, Sarkar Raj should have Subhash Nagre as the central character…..
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April 19th, 2008 at 1:22 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Thanks for taking the time to respond to all your fans.
I would love it if you cna respond to the following: Have you seen the final cut of SARKAAR RAAJ and how has it shaped up?
Thanks,
Amit
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April 19th, 2008 at 1:22 am
hi sir
just simply put I am yr biggest fan and somehow always wanted to convey my sincere appreciation of yr craft, and never knew that i wud be able to do it through this media…
Sir, is it correct that you and Mani Ratnam are working together?
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April 19th, 2008 at 1:25 am
Blogging is definitely a great medium to express ones feelings, and when the person being referred to is Big B himself, The pleasure is all ours. Nice to know that there are people who are making the not so fortunate ones believe in themselves. I personally felt that blogging is a way to let out what we feel about anything, may be arts, nature, viewpoints on different socio-economic -political issues. When I read the existence of this blog in NDTV.com, I was quite enthusiastic, thinking about knowing my idol more closely. Although I am a third the age of this Angry -Young -Man, still i feel that this man also has his own feelings, that he might have hidden in pages of diary, the artist inside the actor, the poet inside the Big-B. I feel that before a professional, we all are human beings, and we all have our opinions, memoirs, reasoning and emotions. I would like to request the writer to daily write in this blog as well as be kind enough to give us insight over a great man’s experiences, so that we netizens could derive some benefit from it.
Politically speaking, we all are part of a single country, I hope we could rise above regionalism and could proudly say that we are “Bharitiya” irrespective of religion, caste, color, or region.
Looking upon response from my source of inspiration
Wishing u all he best in all your future endeavors we well as in blogging.
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April 19th, 2008 at 1:26 am
hello sir …
nice to see you blog
I hope this forum will also enlighten us with your brilliance.
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April 19th, 2008 at 1:30 am
Hello Mr. Bachchan,
I just wanted to say how much I truly enjoyed your movie “Cheeni Kum” with Tabu. It is currently my favorite movie. To see you and Tabu on the screen together is truly a delight. I have been an admirer of Tabu’s works and yours as well. While I wouldn’t say I have watched all your movies nor Tabu’s, the ones the I have, left me in awe of the performances. I am not Indian and I only discovered Indian cinema a few years ago.
I wanted to also comment on the chemistry that you and Tabu had on screen. I believed that no other actors could have pulled it off. I love the humor, the intelligence and just everything about this movie. I hope that you will work again together, soon. Both your versatility as actors astounds me. I could only hope that Tabu does more movies because she truly is a gifted actor.
May God contnue to bless you and your family.
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April 19th, 2008 at 1:46 am
Hello Amitabhji ,
This is Jasho from california .
Namsakar and accept my humble pranam . Convey my best wishes to everyone in your family
Nice to see that you have started “blogging ” .
I was and am a great fan of yours from my school days . My mother was a great movie fan and evidently i caught it up from her . Nowdays i seldom watch movies , due to time constraints and other factors .
I haven’t forgotten the day when “Shakti” got released and i wanted to see the movie the first day ….. i insisted ……so my father , who never watches movies , bought two second row seats . Imagine watching a 70mm screen siting on the second row with your father .
Any way i am very pleased that at last i can “blog” with you .
All the best on your future endeavours !!.
With Regards
J.B Patnaik
“Live like you were going to die tomorrow; learn like you will live forever.”
— Gandhi
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April 19th, 2008 at 1:47 am
Great Blog Mr B. This is a Big fan from Virginia. Great Going !!!! Lots of love..
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April 19th, 2008 at 1:54 am
Mr Bachchan,
Don’t worry we are all patient and understand it takes awhile to get used to blogging and answering numerous questions.
Thanks for the back story on Bhoothnath. It seems like that will be a fun family film for the masses. Shoebite seems a really good film from UTV.
I wish Abhishek and Aishwarya all the best on their wedding anniversary. I hope the technology works properly so that they can be apart of Sarkar Raj’s launch. I’m hoping Sarkar Raj will be a great successful film just like the original.
Madhuri is already confirmed? That is a very good. As far as the Unforgettable tour is concern I think the line up is very good and varied. I’m wishing you and the others much success with the tour.
I’m glad you had a wonderful time at Shiamak’s show.
I want to know the most challenging part about working on Sarkar Raj. And what was the most rewarding part about working on Sarkar Raj?
What is the best part about working with your son Abhishek?
I think almost any good actor with a good film that is promoted extremely well can garner hits in the entertainment industry these days. Do you feel the star system in Hindi cinema is a thing of the past? What are your feelings on Hindi cinema these days?
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April 19th, 2008 at 1:57 am
Namaste Mr.Amitabh,
My family greatly admires you.Both my dad & my husband are your fans.I am excited to write to you expecting a hello from u.Moreover it feels gr8 to be in touch with a legend who started his career before my birth & still continues
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April 19th, 2008 at 1:59 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
It is amazing to be finally communicating with you. To say that it has been a long lasting dream would be an understatement. Also, to say something cliched like “You are my hero; my most favourite; You are legendary, etc.” would be demeaning according to me as the immense goodwill, faith and wishes I have for you are much more superior to mere words.
I wish you all the best as I firmly believe that it is YOU who will force the rest of the world (Global cinema and not just Hollywood) to take Indian cinema seriously. I am honestly irritated by terms such as “Indian movies are very colorful; very entertaining; we love the song and dance” when one realizes that most of them are just trying to be diplomatic and politically correct. The truth is that they are yet to acknowledge us as technically and creatively as good as them and I look forward to seeing you fight it out. All the best for Shantaram, and Komagata Maru. I am aware that The Last Lear has already wowed audiences abroad. Look forward to seeing the movie on Indian shores soon.
Thanks and god bless!
Varun.
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:00 am
I am typing this piece from USA. Just watched “parvarish” a few minutes ago. And then i stumble upon this website. I consider myself lucky. No wonder my mother is such a huge fan of yours :). What can I say…all the right words from the dictionary have already been used to define you. Immaterial of whatever happened or what’s going to happen I believe you are good man. That’s all that matters, right? My heartfelt best wishes to you and your lovely family. GOD BLESS YOU.
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:01 am
Hello Amitji,
Please forgive me for taking the liberty of addressing you Amitji. Mr. Bachan sounds too formal and Amitabh too informal.
How strange! I started my blog almost the same time like you. I’m still not comfortable writing about myself. I’m very private person and I feel very vulnerable.
You are different from what I perceived you to be. I wish you all the best and I hope your guiding light will inspire many.
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:03 am
Great post amit uncle…
would u mind telling me something about “shoebite”…the title sure sounds very unwonted and appealing…
sincerely,
Pankaj
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:05 am
Dear Mr.Bachchan!
Like these all people who visit this site I want to tell You that I’m Your great fan. I wish You, Your Wife, Children and Daughter-in-low and whole Family lots of happiness. And I wait for Bollywood version of Aladin.
I’m from Poland and here Bollywood isn’t very popular but it’s changing and there are a lot of fans of Bollywood in Poland too. In my country there are websites about Indian cinematography and actors too and I got to know about Your blog from one of them. That’s wonderful that You write a blog and I can write something to You. I don’t know if You read that or not but I hope so. I admire and respect You, Mr.Bachchan, You reached so much and people’ve loved You just since few generations! For example me - I’m only fifteen and maybe I shouldn’t write to so excellent person like You, Mr.Bachchan, but how can I stop myself from it if Internet gives me this chance?
With kind regards - Your fan from Poland, Alexandra.
PS. I’m sorry for any mistake in this letter.
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:07 am
Mr. Bachan,
I just wanted to say “thanks” for providing us with entertainment for 3 hours so we could forget our troubles. I really like your acting. I feel you are what you are and that their are no false pretenses with you.
I have two kids aged 5 and 8 and they are huge fans of yours. They have now seen Amar Akbar Anthony and Sholay like 10 times. (That’s more times than I’ve seen them combined!!!)
Quick question for you. When you sign for the movies what do you ultimately look for? Is it the cast, the script, the director…what appeals to you?
With the remake of Sholay I wish a sequel was done instead. You know..with Daram Ji and Hema Ji as a couple you as a person bent on revenge cause you thought Veeru had left you and you have a son who’s in love in Basanti and Veeru’s daughter and that’s how you two come face to face again….It would’ve been awesome…:o)
Thank you for being who you are and for being so down to earth. Best wishes and best of luck to you and yours.
God Bless,
Sukh
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:09 am
Good Going, Sir!!!
You’re being able to keep it going on a day-to-day basis! That’s really amazing!
But we know you’re taking great efforts and spending a lot of time on this… Whereas, as very concerned fans, we want you to relax as much as you can and to take things easy…
So, Sir, if we can be of any help - say in editing, or in composing some individual replies - please please please… please ask us and we’ll readily-eagerly-happily do ANYTHING!
The simple address is rajeshkejriwal@gmail.com
Awaiting to take some burden off you…
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:15 am
Mr. Bachan,
I just wanted to say “thanks†for providing us with entertainment for 3 hours so we could forget our troubles. I really like your acting. I feel you are what you are and that their are no false pretenses with you.
I have two kids aged 5 and 8 and they are huge fans of yours. They have now seen Amar Akbar Anthony and Sholay like 10 times. (That’s more times than I’ve seen them combined!!!)
Quick question for you. When you sign for the movies what do you ultimately look for? Is it the cast, the script, the director…what appeals to you?
With the remake of Sholay I wish a sequel was done instead. You know..with Daram Ji and Hema Ji as a couple you as a person bent on revenge cause you thought Veeru had left you and you have a son who’s in love in Basanti and Veeru’s daughter and that’s how you two come face to face again….It would’ve been awesome…:o)
Thank you for being who you are and for being so down to earth. Best wishes and best of luck to you and yours.
God Bless,
Sukh
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:18 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan:
Thank you for connecting with with all your fans through this medium. Reading your messages gives us the picture of the real “YOU”.
I am living in Virginia , USA and my husband and I look forward to Saturday’s where Zee TV airs one of your movies.
I read you will be on a tour of USA and I look foward to seeing your concert.
Regards,
Indira
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:22 am
Hi Mr Bachchan
Hope u r doing good.
Its great that u have started using technology to come close to ur millions of fans.
Hope u continue with this effort of urs.
One question since u mentioned abt ‘Aladin’……is Rekhaji acting along with u on screen….if yes do u have scenes together…..or is it just a rumour?
wishing u the best ….
hoping for a reply
~Anand Joshi
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:28 am
I am elated to see that you have started a blog. The long list of queries you are getting must be a priori to you. I am happy to see that you have started blogging primarily because not you are Amitabh Bacchan but you are a person of my father’s age (even few years older). My father is a teacher and going to retire this May from the school. Now, I can quote your example.
As far as, the movies are concerned in which you are presently acting or going to act should be your artistic prerogative. To judge that why you do a particular kind of movies is like asking a person why you work in a particular company.
You have given a lot more information in this blog but what we (let me be specific- I) am looking for thoughts of person- Amitabh Bacchan. I want to know or see some thoughts about the views towards poetry. What as a person he thinks of ‘MADHUSHALA’. Does he ever tries to put words to his thoughts on a paper some fine morning or evening.
Does he think that family, social circle and business obligation weighs more on the mental freeedom (though I know that is a part of life). What he thinks of his own achievments in his own very sense. Does he likes introspection of his own deeds (whether professional, artistic or personal).
My expectation might be weired to some extent but beside getting in touch with your fan base, blog is a digital diary where people write about their personal experience and hobbies but not the schedules. Thoough, majority of people who will be reading your blog must be interested in knowing everything you write.
best wishes,
Ashwani Dev
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:31 am
PRANAAM..
aruna from Andhra …
bachpan se lekarr aajtaq ….bas ….PRATEEKSHA mein….aap kee ….
kuch kahna hein …kuch sunnnaa hein…AAP se…
luv MILI n BUNTY….
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:32 am
Amitji,
i m ur big fan. i appreciate you started blog so i can conect with you. I wish you to keet going.
good luck.
Hetal patel.
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:36 am
PRANAAM..
aruna from Andhra …
bachpan se lekarr aajtaq ….bas ….PRATEEKSHA mein….aap kee ….
kuch kahna hein …kuch sunnnaa hein…AAP se…
luv MILI n BUNTY….
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:38 am
PRANAAM..
aruna from Andhra …
bachpan se lekarr aajtaq ….bas ….PRATEEKSHA mein….aap kee ….
kuch kahna hein …kuch sunnnaa hein…AAP se…luv MILI n BUNTY….
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:39 am
PRANAAM..
aruna from Andhra …
bachpan se lekarr aajtaq ….bas ….PRATEEKSHA mein….aap kee ….
kuch kahna hein …kuch sunnnaa hein…AAP se…luv MILI n BUNTY…
dhanyawaad.
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:39 am
i want you to do a serial killer role on the lines of kevin costner’s mr brookes
thanks
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:44 am
Wow Mr B….a 2nd write up already……you’re on roll……great…seems like you are having fun…….real happy for you…..and see……. no cribbing…
Fats
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:46 am
Dear Mr Bachchan,
Firstly let me congratulate you on taking this step to be in touch with your admirers all over the world. I run a young film distribution company in Poland and organise Indian film festivals all over Poland and soon will start doing the same in Czech Republic and if possible in other European countries. I named it Hello Bollywood. However, I’m aware that you are not exactly fond of the term Bollywood. But here in Poland that sums up Hindi films as most of our viewers are Poles. I’d like you to go through the website if you can http://www.hellobollywood.eu where you can see the list of films. We cooperated with Yash Raj Films and now are coopperating with some other companies as well.
We showcased your film Black here and are going to showcase Hum, Hum Kaun Hai, Geraftar, Manzil and Aankhen. Black is my personal favourite among all of your films till date.
I’d like to do a retrospective of your films and would be extremely grateful if you could come to Poland for even one day as you’ve got lots of Polish fans and admirers here.
I’d appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience.
Best regards,
Saikat Basu
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:48 am
Sir,
You inspire me lot not just as Bollywood star but the way u have overcome in life from various difficult situation… medical problems after life threatning accident during coolie - financial issues after launching ABCL - success after 2000 both television and and movie - recent controversy of North Indian… and so many other things. But respect for you in all Indians has never got changed.
Wish our 10% of politicians have also got that kind of image and respect in public.
We all love you.
Sam
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:48 am
I am very much pleased to see you blogging. I am a Indian Citizen and a software engineering studying in US, And I am a Indian first and then a maharashtrian. The whole issue in maharashtra has been related to “xenophobia” and what understand that it is natural. I am staying in a alien country like US. The local people here feel insecure from the population coming from all over the world, but we cannot underestimate the power of Cosmopolitan nature of any city, state or country. Its wonderful tool towards rapid development. This Phobia can only be treated if the people are mature and literate to understand it.
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:55 am
Sir,
it’s a delight to read your posts. Thank you for the update on your plans, and for the information regarding the political discussion in Mumbai. For someone interested in (yet alien to) your country and politics, it makes it a lot easier to understand what’s going on.
I wish you a great weekend, with your son’s wedding anniversary and the promo launch.
Let us know more about ‘Sarkaar Raj’ please, whenever you find the time. I had the rare opportunity to watch ‘Sarkaar’ in a theater in my town in Germany - rare, since there are not many NRIs here, and Hindi films are seldom shown. As a fan of your performances, I very much hope your upcoming films will made available to viewers here, too.
As much as you’d like to answer all our comments to your blog - please don’t even try. There will be more to come with every post of yours. No human being has that much time to answer them all. I am sure everybody feels happy to be here anyway!
Best regards,
Elisabeth
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:58 am
Bhootnath seems inspired from a movie I had seen as a child. What was the name …Black Beard’s Ghost.
For your show will you be touring USA - Los Angeles ? If so I will be the first one to buy tickets. No offense to your age but you are same age as my dad ( if your age in Chinin Kum was right) and I always tell him back in India look at Ab and look at you .
I hope you get achance to loojk at the comments and respond.
- Your fan since childhood ( My first movie - Sholay )
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April 19th, 2008 at 2:59 am
Amitabh bachchanji.
what has kept you so strong,dignified ,successful after having seen so much of the life?
when you have so much wealth to take care of your family, why do you work so tirelessly?
what makes you happy and going ,even in tough times?
Do you still have health problem or you are perfectly healthy and so work hard?
are your grandson/daughter going to join film industy? which school do they study in?
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April 19th, 2008 at 3:00 am
Amitabh Sir,
Kudos to your commitment to work. Its sad that people with high social visibility are targetted easily for political gains. It seems they want similar success as you have achieved in these years, by short cuts. You are kind enough to forgive and forget such incidents
Hope to see you in remarkable roles as ever !!!!!!!!!
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April 19th, 2008 at 3:10 am
Amit ji, kaise hai ap?
I am writing you this from Las Vegas.. Are you going to have a show here in my city? Growing up in India I was a big fan of yours..besides watchin your movies I also enjoyed listening to your songs like Tu maike mat jaiyo, padosin apni murghi ko rekhna sambhal and that other song jidher dhekuuu teri tasveer nazer aati hai from mahaan movie.
I read from the newspapers you were being attacked by some political parties for not doing enough for Maharashtra.. You should’ ve made them ccount all those taxes you paid to the state. People who collected the taxes from you, you should point fingers at them ask what they did with your tax money. Be proud and admit the fact you were one of the those payin the most taxes all these yrs. Close the subject like that. If I was in your shoes I’d inquire see how my taxes were spent.
Anyway, If you ever come to Vegas , Id like to meet you..Thanks for your time.. Jetty
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April 19th, 2008 at 3:17 am
dear amitji,
The world is really becoming more easily accessible now.we can write to our very own superstar sitting in another continent.i just wish all the best for you and your family.i remember seeing you as a kid at oberoi palace hotel in srinagar shooting for bemisal.you got really angry with a unit member for getting clothes you did not like….i was like itna ghamand…growing up made me realise how tedious these shootings must be and it doesn’t take much to lose your patience.nevertheless this was just my earliest memory of you.let me tell you that i loved seeing you most with parveen babi followed by hema malini.will keep writing to you more in future.regards
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April 19th, 2008 at 3:20 am
Mr. Bachchan, I was a little kid when you and Mrs.Jaya Bachchan came to the Taj Hotel in New Delhi in the 80s. I quietly came from behind and asked you for your autograph. Today I remember your much younger face just as I saw you on that night. I still have my little autograph book with yours and Jaya jee’s affectionate autographs.
I am grown-up now, married and I have a beautiful 6 month daughter. My wife is not from India but knows you quite well and we have watched your movies Sholay and Don (several times). I have a copy of Sholay in my closet which I watched perhaps over a 100 times and I know I will most likely watch it another 100 times.
One of your movies that I really like is Ek Rishataa. I liked the fact that the your character promotes common sense, values and respect for a family which was refreshingly different.
But one of the things that really frustrates me about Hindi/Indian movies is
that most movies are a rehash of some Hollywood movie or another Hindi movie or worse yet with story lines that end up nowhere.
I think movies are an excellent medium to change the collective consciousness of people. Movies can motivate people, promote creativity, promote values, promote patriotism or be informative. It is rather unfortunate that only a tiny sliver of Indian movies actually manage to make an impact on the world stage.
There is another genre of Indian movies that harp about the differences between our culture and that of the west. There are differences but packaging and repacking the same and churning out multiple movies is in my opinion is meaningless.
I think one excellent source of stories are comics. Comical as it may sound but JK Rowling’s books on Harry Potter is in one way very similar to Lee Falk’s Mandrake. There are all kinds of Comics, everything from Super heroes to War comics. The characters and story-lines can easily be fleshed out once the broader strokes are known.
The movie Matrix is entirely based on eastern philosophy of a Man’s journey in search of his true self or the consciousness. It is a Hollywood form of Bhagawad Gita where charaters are different but underlying theme is the same which is how one overcomes the mental obstacles(represented by the character Smith) and realizes their true self.
And finally the name Bollywood for our movie industry is the worst way to give credit to our artists. I hope that someone takes the initiative to change the name. Are we so uncreative that we can’t come up with a better name that will stick?
Movies do not necessarily have to show ‘what is’. They can also show the way ‘what we can be’.
I do hope that when you get a chance that you will pen down your thoughts on how our movies can be improved.
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April 19th, 2008 at 3:23 am
Dear BIG B,thanks for writing this blog,you have a God like status for millions in India and abroad,the way you handle accusations and cheap shots taken at you makes you even more respected and admired,your class is simply mind boggling.No matter what you will always comeout a winner because you are a very very good human being.
Your biggest admirer.
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April 19th, 2008 at 3:28 am
Mr. Bachchan,
Would be happy to see some pictures of you and your family which we have not seen before
Thanks,
Arvn
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April 19th, 2008 at 3:32 am
Mr. Bachchan,
I really do not know what to write since I am speechless! All I can say at this point in time is, welcome to blogging and may God bless you always. I am going to repeat the same thing that millions of fans have told you all through your life - ‘I am a big big fan of yours’. And finally, after all these 33 years of my life on this planet, I get to directly tell you, that the climax scene of Khuda Gawah was mindblowing :). The acting, the dialogue delivery et al.
Keep blogging Mr. Bachchan and I hope and pray to God that you, in some subtle way, do acknowledge my post!
Thank You and God Bless!
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April 19th, 2008 at 3:32 am
Dear Amit,
Do you believe that Bollywood is still not getting enough respect in the world? How do you perceive status of India in the world economy? Do you see India leading world in your lifetime?
regards
Joshi
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April 19th, 2008 at 3:33 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
I am a big fan of you and your movies (as like millions). I never dreamed in my life that I would be writing you and hoping for a reply. Your blog gives that opportunity for a fan like me. Thanks for it.
I have small question for you. You have acted in hundreds of movies; you have produced movies through ABCL. Are there any plans you will be directing a movie? It would be a huge treat for your fans.
Thank you once again sir.
With warm regards,
Sameer
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April 19th, 2008 at 3:50 am
Congrats and Wish you good luck to you and the family.I have been watching your movie since I was a little girl.Now I am married and my hubby is a big fan of yours as well.We are residing in USA.Everytime we have a party,we always play “Namak Halal”Silsila and all of your hits songs.I am big fan of Ash and Abhi..I was watching their wedding ceremony day and night..It will be a year aleady.She is a blessed to the family..I am waiting for you guys to come to USA..Good Luck.
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April 19th, 2008 at 3:51 am
Amit ji,
Just a humble request. Being an epitome of humility and ace acting, why can’t you venture out to simple entertaining alternative cinema that seems to be emerging in a big way. Movies like Cheeni Kum, Manorama, Johny Gaddar, Mithya, even though caters to different kind of population (which seems to be becoming major segment) depicts the art of story telling in a different way. I hope you do more these kind of cinema and future generations can treasure those art forms along with likes of abhimaan, sholay, silsila and Anand… By the way, counsel Abhishek to do more of Jhoom Bara Bar Jhoom than Dhoom:)))
I just can’t end this without praying to let you live longer and bring joy to billions of lives forever
Ramesh
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April 19th, 2008 at 3:53 am
Hello Mr Bachchan,
I am pleasantly surprised to see your blog!! Just want to let you know that my whole family esp my mom is a BIGGG fan of yours. She was upset when you were sick and prayed in temples for your recovery. You must surely have done something good that Almighty has chosen you for so much much love and affection of people!!BTW i also have your autograph, my mama got from you on my email printout in Dubai!!!!
Best wishes always!
Tejashree.
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April 19th, 2008 at 3:58 am
wonderful blog sir. this second post. words flowing like water in the river.
enjoyed your clear and firm stand. your blog is going to omit many misconceptions about you.
sir today i read on a blog that you had written an article in newspapers when mr dilip kumar was given dada saab phalke award.
is it true? can we read that old article here?
a very good night to you also:)
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April 19th, 2008 at 4:01 am
Dear Amitabh ji,
You are my inspiration in many ways.. and I am really excited to see you blogging…!!! I have seen many of your films and needless to say I am one of your zillion fans….ofcourse a die hard one.. :). Thanks again sir, for setting an example and inspiration to all your fans out there who wish to learn internet just to see your writings in your blog. It definitely brings you one step.. heck a lot closer to all of us. Thank you Thank you Thank you..
Keep Blogging,
Sunita
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April 19th, 2008 at 4:17 am
Hi Amitji… this very modern medium you have chosen to interact with you fans. One question which I had thought, I would ask you in case I happen to meet you face-to-face ( which dosnt seem very possible ;-)), is with such hectic schedule in film industry, such weired timings everyday, so much of traveling, How do you physically cope up with such a stress?? Keeping in mind you age factor how do you take care of your health?? People around you pay you for your performances wont be much bothered about your health, they might be more bothered about running their show, so it must be very difficult for you to keep up to all their expectations rite??
Well this thing just came to my mind when I saw your age in a newspaper… I personally hope to see you rocking big screen for many many years to come. God bless you with great health n strength for years to come.
Take care.
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April 19th, 2008 at 4:25 am
Whats up Big B… welcome to the blog world!!! Hope yo dont start posting every day…. Dont make the same mistake you made with your movies…. Otherwise people will start loosing interest..so please be EXCLUSIVE… Blog 2/3 times a month.
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April 19th, 2008 at 4:27 am
and what is this bigadda.com…. Please get a clean website say “amitabhbachchan.com” or “bachchan.com”… this bigadda doesn’t suit your stature. Sincerely.. vivs
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April 19th, 2008 at 4:28 am
Dear Amitji,
I read with interest the first 2 days of your blog. I often read blogs and send in my 2 cents worth comment. I am disappointed at the way some people in Maharshtra have been treating you. I think they have no clue about the intrinsic and perhaps the magical value that Mumbai brings into one’s life. I lived in Bombay during the early years of my life, almost 8 years. I am a Tamilian by birth, but have only lived in Madras all of 7 days in my lifetime. My father is a retired senior govt official and so we were transferred from many stations off and on. From Bombay we were transferreed to Shillong where we spent 3 years. From Shillong we were then transferred to Delhi where we lived for almost 15 years. After that, I landed up in New York and have since then recently become a citizen. Merely, becoming a citizen of another country doesn’t make me anything. neither American Indian or Indian American. I don’t know if I can still be Indian. So, frankly, I have no roots per se.
What Bombay gave me was one of the best years of my life there. There is something about that place that I have always loved . Bombay belongs to everyone and not just Maharshtrians. India belongs to Indians and not just Punjabis or Tamilians or Gujratis.
Hopefully, people reading your blog learn to appreciate and respect you as an individual and not get bogged down by some handful of people who don’t know what Maharashtra or Mumbai really mean.
Thank you and regards,
Vidya
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April 19th, 2008 at 4:31 am
Very Happy to have you in Online Community.
No worries Sir, You will be familiar with Technology & Systems sooon.
ALL THE VERY BEST.
Satya
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April 19th, 2008 at 4:38 am
Namaste Amitabh-ji,
Excellent Blog!I enjoyed reading it.I was wondering if you could write something about the school you are starting in UP.I would like to do something similar when I grow older,and would love to hear your story.
Yours Truly,
Kalyani
kallu2k@yahoo.com
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April 19th, 2008 at 4:39 am
Hello Amit Ji,
As most people say, I am also going to say that is great to hear from a personality of your stature. You are rightly the most respected star in the Indian Film Industry.
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April 19th, 2008 at 4:40 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
So good to hear your very valuable opinions and thoughts on this site ! I think this a wonderful idea. Having a personality of your stature truly makes us proud our our Indian heritage as NRIs.
Our entire family has been a fan of yours and your work for decades. I wanted to mention that we shared the same flight when we were on our way to U.S.A. in 1973, I believe you and Mrs. Bachchan had just got married and were going to Italy. I was a seven year old then. I still have that memory engraved in my mind decades later !
After completing further studies here I have now settled in U.S.A. with my wife Jigisha and two sons Aayush (age 5) an Vivek (age 3).
Hope to keep in touch !
Best Regards,
Chintan Turakhia
New York
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April 19th, 2008 at 4:41 am
Mr B…
It’s 11.59pm…
Get your beauty sleep ;0)
Shameera
London
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April 19th, 2008 at 4:48 am
Dear Amitji, congrats for starting this blog, it’s very interesting to read. I’m looking forward to “Aladin and the Mystery of the Lamp” - I always love watching you together with Sanjay Dutt on screen as I think you and Sanju make a terrific jodi. There are hardly any actors who can compete with you two in terms of acting skills and charisma. Please say hello to Sanju and tell him to start such a blog too! Love, Ingrid (Germany)
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April 19th, 2008 at 4:53 am
Good Evening Sir,
Really looking forward to your film Bhoothnath. It seems quiet a different movie and a role that you, I think, have not done before. It shall be interesting be see when it comes out.
Also looking forward to Sarkar Raj, as it’s the first venture of you with Abhishek and Ash together since they’ve gotten married. I thought it was supposed to be released a while back, what has caused the delay? In any case, it’s always a double pleasure to see you and Abhi together in the movie.
I’ve heard you’re quiet a computer person…do you visit specific sites daily? Or do you just stick to paper media? Many people have often wondered why stars don’t interact with their fans through the internet, email, etc… However, I think more and more stars are using the net the really get involved with their fans. Many of them have started blogs, official sites, forums. What made you agree for this blog?
Looking forward to reading more of your blogs. God Bless and Keep Smiling
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April 19th, 2008 at 4:54 am
Amitji,
You really are great, after all the response you received on your first day of blogging, I didnt think you would make time to respond back so soon, We have met many times, the last being during the last lear premiere lastt year, where myself and a few collegues presented a montage for 2007, hope you liked it, you have always manage to show the type of dignity which lacks from all younger actors.
Due to lack of time during our meetings I was unable to ask for a direct email address, if this is possible could you please it directly to my email add. herono1uk@yahoo.co.uk, Keep up the great work you are doing and hopefully see you soon, also was wondering if teen patti shooting has been completed..
Many Thanks
Kishore Bhatt (UK)
P.S I have created a group on facebook dedicated to you, please do check it out if you get the chance, I am providing the link below
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5380871097
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April 19th, 2008 at 4:59 am
Amitabh
Thank you for writing this from your heart and spending that much time for us. Although we are not standing in front of your house (once we used to do that), we are vitually there. I am now in US for my job. I wish, I could go to Miami and took take a snap with Abhi and Aish.
Wanted to share one thing, that you must be feeling lonely, because when you are at top you are alone. You are there from more than 30 years. It’s not that others are not good, but % matters. You always do not accept it, but it fact that you are the SuperStar. You have given lot n lot to us. Wish we could do something for you.
-Sanjay Sonar M 35
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April 19th, 2008 at 5:03 am
Dear Amitji
Welcome to the wonderful world of Blogging.
I have been a big fan of your father and you. I have read most of his poetry but have been absolutely amazed by his autobiography series. As for you I have watched all your movies and can watch them over and over again!
Could I request you to upload a few snippets of you reciting your father’s works. “Bachchan Recites Bachchan” has been my favorite albums of all time. Your rendition of “Agneepath” still gives me goose pimples.
Good luck and best regards
Manu Goyal
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April 19th, 2008 at 5:04 am
Honored and Thankful to have lived in the times of your legendary career.
I have couple of questions..generally applicable to successful people of your age and stature. actors, industrialists, politicians etc.
What motivates you to go out and do “it” everyday ? and why ?
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April 19th, 2008 at 5:11 am
Dear Amitji,
Firstly I would like to say that I am very happy that you have created your blog page to interact with your fans.
The link that I have posted below was a tribute performance dedicated to you. Me and my team performed this at a charity show organised by a society at my university (Queen Mary University of London). I hope you like it.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2000564559055211573&q=amitabh+bachchan+legend&ei=eSsJSPiXMYv-iQKy-vH7Dg
I also want to know what you feel about the quality of our Indian cinema classics on DVD. I feel that distributors do not do justice to classic movies like Sholay when releasing them on DVD. Sholay also happens to be one my favourite films of all time, I have also managed to read the making of the book. After reading the book, I realised that a huge amount of effort went into making this the greatest film of all time. Which makes me even more sad that such a Grand film like Sholay has been given very poor treatment on DVD. I mean look at Hollywood films they completely revitalise all their old classics on DVD, by providing remastered versions with lots of special features (deleted scenes, interviews). And Sholay is meant to be the biggest film of the Indian film industry? Well the DVD of this film just does not do any justice to it at all.
The reason why I am mentioning this to you is because I feel you can have a say in preserving these classics movies and reviving them on better quality DVD or Blu Ray Discs for our younger generation to see and appreciate.
Take Care,
Usman
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April 19th, 2008 at 5:15 am
Dear Amitabh sir,
I am one of the countless number of fans that you have. I wish you a very pleasant online blogging experience. Also, I am happy about a lot of roles that you have taken up in the latter part of your career. I hope that you get a lot of opportunities that challenge you as a performer. I am waiting to watch ‘Bhoothnath’.
I would like to know that in all these years of donning various roles, has it ever happened that you as the person overshadowed you as the actor on the screen? If so, did you get to know that during the shooting of the movie or do you realize it once the final product is on the screen?
Hope to be a regular reader of your blog.
Regards,
Sarang-
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April 19th, 2008 at 5:31 am
Hello Amitabh
Its very nice to see your blog. I from Indian but at this moment stay in Melbourne Australia. My name is Jayant Pande and i am 30 year old.I will be regular reader of your blog now on.
You are my No 1 star from my childhood. If any time if you are coming to Melbourne i really want to meet you. Its my one of the dream come true then.
I wish you all the best in your life and Blogging.
wish to keep on touch
Jayant
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April 19th, 2008 at 5:31 am
Pranam jijaji …..jijaji es liy ki aap hamare Bhopal ke Daamaadji hai.risty me to hum aapke saali lagtee hai.good luck 4 ur BHOOTNATH .or bahoo bete ko bahut bahut badaeya.jayade pranam…how was 9 april? be happy and healthy.
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April 19th, 2008 at 5:32 am
We live in San Francisco and are very excited about your ‘Unforgettable tour’, which we hope will come to our city and give us the unforgettable moments of joy. In the meanwhile, our best wishes and heartiest greetings to Abhishek and Aishwarya on their first wedding anniversary.
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April 19th, 2008 at 5:36 am
Namaste Amit-ji,
As your greatest admirer I was blessed to see You for whole 9 days on Filmfestival in Moscow in 1991… And I’ve held those memories in the inmost recesses of my heart, which admires and respects You overwhelmingly. And now I’m so happy that your Russian-speaking fans (I’m amongst them too) have an opportunuty to communicate with You and express their long-lasting (25-30 years) love to You.
We thank You, we love You, we pray for You…
Our best wishes to You and your Family.
Sincerely,
L.
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April 19th, 2008 at 5:43 am
Dear Sir,
It is great to see you in blog space. I have been a fan of yours since the early 70s when I used to watch films like Anand, Sholay, Deewar, Chupke chupke etc with great interest. I am sure in that regard, I am one of several million fans worldwide. I also enjoyed Kaun Banega Karorpathi.
Best wishes to you on bigadda and hope you have many meaningful interactions on this blog.
Sincerely,
Subramanian
Bangalore
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April 19th, 2008 at 5:57 am
AWESOME to find you here . I love your way of writing. Keep blogging.
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April 19th, 2008 at 6:09 am
I must hand it to you… I greatly admire and respect you.. not because you are a superstar, not because you are so famous, not for your simplicity, not because you are an outstanding actor, not because you have a family and children that is as dignified as you are, not because you are open and lavish in praise for other, but because of the fact that although you are more than twice my age, you still work so hard and seemingly enjoy it as much. And I pray to God to keep you in good health and spirits for a long time.
By the way, a few little suggestions for the blogs:
1. Make it a little personal (For eg. the visit to Shiamak Dhavar concert). Dont just make it another interview of AB. Blogs are for silly stuff. Something you did today, something you saw today, something someone else did today..
2. When answering queries/questions, it’d be great if you can keep them a little shorter. In the 2 interviews posted, I only read the questions which had smaller answers
3. Some informal pictures will be nice
4. Stories from younger days, jokes abt family..
-Vinod
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[PS: I do not expect you to publish this comment. So long as it is read, it'll make me happy
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April 19th, 2008 at 6:12 am
Many congratulations and very happy to see you active in all aspects of life. Wish you more success, health and happiness. Take care and keep in touch.
Cheers,
Ram.
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April 19th, 2008 at 6:17 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
, but still i am going to try. i am feeling so lucky while i am writing here. i just hope you reply to your all fans who are eagerly waiting for your reply. i want to write more but i have to for my class, but i’ll read your blog again tomorrow and comment it again.
I just can’t believe that you have open your own blog, but it’s really nice that now your fan can communicate with you. i am a really big fan of yours in fact to ur whole family. i red your blog and i found it very interesting. i was planning to go to miami to meet Ash and Abhi, but i couldn’t go as i don’t the actual place where they are shooting
Thanks,
Deepal
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April 19th, 2008 at 6:17 am
Hello Mr. Amit ji
I would like to particularly comment on the term “outsider” I dont believe that anyone is outsider to any particular region in this planet earth. Everybody are creation of the same nature and everybody hold the same equality in terms of being the part of society and the culture. It is there ignorance who have been exploited in support of such misdeed and few peoples personal ego which makes them feel inferior in front of the genuine kindness of your behavior..
Anyways I am not much of a analyst and not much of a blogger (retired)…but I guess this blog will keep me active. I always thought of having a conversation with you.
Keep it coming and thanx.
Sagar
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April 19th, 2008 at 6:22 am
Hi Amit Gee,
Great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks,
Visu
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April 19th, 2008 at 6:23 am
आपकी पà¥à¤°à¤¸à¤¦à¥à¤§à¤¿ हिनà¥à¤¦à¥€ के कारण है; आपके पिता हिनà¥à¤¦à¥€ के बेहतरीन कवि थे; आप जो à¤à¥€ हैं उसका सबसे कारण हिनà¥à¤¦à¥€ है; आप हम सब के हीरो हिनà¥à¤¦à¥€ फिलà¥à¤®à¥‹à¤‚ के कारण है - फिर यह चिटà¥à¤Ÿà¤¾ अंगà¥à¤°à¥‡à¤œà¥€ में कà¥à¤¯à¥‹à¤‚ हिनà¥à¤¦à¥€ में कà¥à¤¯à¥‹à¤‚ नहीं। आप अकà¥à¤¸à¤° जवाब à¤à¥€ अंगà¥à¤°à¥‡à¤œà¥€ में देते हैं। à¤à¤¸à¤¾ कà¥à¤¯à¥‹à¤‚?
आपसे पà¥à¤°à¥‡à¤® रखने वाले यह अवशà¥à¤¯ चाहेंगे कि आप अपने जीवन में à¤à¥€ उस à¤à¤¾à¤·à¤¾ का à¤à¥€ पà¥à¤°à¤¯à¥‹à¤— करें जिसने आपको यह उंचाई दिलवायी।
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April 19th, 2008 at 6:31 am
Firstly congratulations on finally getting on with the program
… you waited quite a bit after the first bollywood pioneer Shri Shammi Kapoor had ventured into the internet. I believe you would need to remove/filter out the comments section as it might soon get so overwhelmed that it would be difficult to maintain it.I will be logging in and checking out this blog frequently as it has the potential of being a powerful insight from a the powers to be 
l8tr and take care.
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April 19th, 2008 at 6:37 am
Amitji,
The best part about your blog is that it is ’sincere’ in the sense that there is free flow-no editing.
I am so happy that finally we have unreachable (well, u might be reachable to people living in India-kind of but for us, living in Canada, no way), such wonderful people like go sharing blogs with fans. We, in Calgary hold you in very high esteem (I mean it with utmost sincerity) and do look forward to having a very heart to heart with you.
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April 19th, 2008 at 6:43 am
hi big B this is rajesh from sydney(aus).good wishes from me for new life (as u write) i m big f(an) of u sir i donn’t what i can say at the moment but i promise.will read n write continue.
rajesh kaushal
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April 19th, 2008 at 6:53 am
Hello! sir I wanna talk to u about my 3 year old daughter. how can I write u. She is your fan. Everything she does (means playtime cooking for Amitabh Bachchan or Abhishek Bachchan. ) She even says “mujhe Amitabh se abhishek se shaadi karni hai?? May be its funny for u but I just wanted to let u know. I wish she could see u or meet u.
Sorry!! This is not the related comment but I just wanted to convey this message.
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April 19th, 2008 at 6:59 am
आप का बà¥à¤²à¥‰à¤— हिनà¥à¤¦à¥€ में कà¥à¤¯à¥‹à¤‚ नहीं? जब कि अमिताठको अमिताठबनाने वालो में हिनà¥à¤¦à¥€ वालों का योग 90% से अधिक ही होगा।
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April 19th, 2008 at 7:00 am
why not your blog in Hindi, While in making of Amitabh contribution of Hindians is above 90%.
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