Posted on: April 18, 2008 - 11:05 am
This has been an overwhelming revelation !!
I would at the outset wish to thank all those that helped me put up this facility, at bigadda.com and compliment them for their efficient and committed working. It seems like a new life altogether.
I have today opened my Blog to find hundreds of reactions and inputs. Frankly i had never expected this. But now that i have , i am committed to respond to them. There are several that need a personal answer because of the nature of their queries or comments. I am going to start doing that as i work on my set, in between shots.
For now as my first communication, i wish for a little patience for me to get used to this facility and its technical operation. And as soon as that is done, i shall be on the job.
This is therefore a general communication, but i will get down to personal responses in a while. Bear with me.
To those that have complimented my family and me, my career and my films - a very sincere thank you.
Some have questioned my films and what they entail in the future - i shall give them some idea of that.
Others have brought valid arguments for debate - namely the obvious plagiarisationin films and my subsequent comment on my dislike for western comparative attitudes - i shall put across my points.
There is a question on the reason for repeating my interviews on the blog even though they have been read in print. Very valid, but with a minor difference. Read the print in the newspaper and then minutely, my official written responses and you will discover that all that i have given has NOT been incorporated in the press. This is not an accusation. Press has the liberty and the right to print, in their assessment what they feel needs to go on their paper. But at times i feel, all that i had to say and the manner in which it was said, can and does give a different mentality to the interview. I would in all fairness therefore, want the readers of my Blog, that take the trouble to access it, be privy to facts as they were portrayed by me. And in the true spirit of fairness allow the reader to judge what he thinks is acceptable or not.
The Blog shall therefore give all of us an opportunity to interact as freely as possible and not have to wait for, or be guided by, another medium, which may not be as easily approachable as this Blog.
In conclusion, for the moment i wish to thank once again all those that came on and apologize for not given them my personal attention. I shall in time.
And one last matter.
Many that have written in, have expressed surprise that i being in an exalted position have considered to talk , metaphorically, to the ‘common man’.
This is unacceptable to me. No one is ‘common’. We are all in God’s world ’special’ humans, each one of us. Each one of us have qualities unique and different from others. I do not and certainly not my family, hold any kind of ’special’ status. I am as ‘common’ as the common man and as ’special’ as him too.
My love and my regards to all the readers for entering my heart and providing me an opportunity to enter yours..
Amitabh Bachchan
April 18th, 2008 at 11:12 am
Welcome Mr B….it’s great to see you finally online……I think everyone is looking forward to your responses………;-)
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April 18th, 2008 at 11:20 am
Hi Buddy!!!
good to see your long mail…
i think the gossip columns are really biased in what they wanna sell thru their sites and papers…so its wud be good to read the ACTUAL intws rather than the published ones…am really looking forward to your blog…
though i am a big fan of yours n many others…still i dont understand deep within wat do we get after reading all abt you all!!! thats really funny…your life and actions are in no way affecting anyone else except you…its your movies which establish a connection…
but then , its another way of living in the world of fantasies for sometime to get linked a celebrity in our dreamworld…
i wonder whether you and ur family…abhi n ash in particular look at the senseless news items published regarding them…does it all affect you??or are you too used to such attention…rather intrusion into wats going on in yr family…like supposedly u going to pray for a grandchild or that ash is expecting….etc etc…i realy feel bad for the celebrities who paying such a cost for what they are!
Anyways…it has its pluses n minuses…so may God give you a prosprous, healthy and successful life…
when’s ur BHoothnath releasing???you have danced really well in that song which’s in circulation these days….grt going!!!
Thanks.
Surabhi
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April 18th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Congratulations for creating your own space in the ONLINE INDUSTRY!
& this will be yet another HISTORY in the making…
This is news!!!
Cheers,
Rahul
WISH YOU GOOD LUCK!!
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April 18th, 2008 at 11:26 am
its nice to know more abt u.
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April 18th, 2008 at 11:30 am
sir.. You are a rockstar.. I have interacted with you in the past, some 3-4 times.
But the interaction that i had with you during setting up this blog was AWESOME. DIVINE. Getting closer to u was the most memorable moment.. will cherish that.
Thank you so much for allowing me to sit next to you and interact with you.
God bless u.
I LOVE YOU!!
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April 18th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Dear Mr Bachan,
Congratulations!!! on your new venture, its truely an innovative step to reach out to the people. Am glad my friends at bigadda are a part of this venture.
regards
shiv
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April 18th, 2008 at 11:32 am
This is too cool. I feel like I am actually interacting with you, wow!! this is unreal!!
Nobody knows who I am but everyone knows who you are so that makes you little ‘Uncommon’.
It’s a huge huge thing for us fans to be able to interact with someone who you really look up to, someone who is totally unreachable otherwise. Though, like you said very humbly, nobody is ‘common’ , very true … but you are still Amitabh Bachchan
Love reading your blog, you write really well. It’s great to have a chance to read your thoughts directly rather than through some other forms of sensationalized media.
Cheers,
S
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April 18th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Dear B,
First of all congrats and welcome to the medium of future. All over world Celebs are finding it convenient and need to interact with their fans directly, as it gives a real picture. I know it would not be physically possible for you to respond to all the mails (its hundreds day one…sure will be in millions going forward) but would request you to respond to some of the interesting ones in person. Would also request you to add in your latest/archive videos, pics for us to get a first hand view in here. Hope this becomes a one stop place for all info about you. Hope to interact more with you thru this site.
Respect,
IFL
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April 18th, 2008 at 11:38 am
i m really impressed about whatever u commented on mr thakare’recent political issues. i think there is only one man’brain behind all major problems like terrorism , castism, racism , reservations and so many. so a smart govt should take immediate action to supress this single man’brain to avoid one more big issue, coz the burden of this issues is felt only by innocents.the sufferes. but where is smart govt??
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April 18th, 2008 at 11:38 am
hello sirji this is rahul hope u remember me ????? I met u 4 yrs bach in movie aankhen n recently on aditya thakrays music album realize umeed, how r u sir ??? i wana meet u 1ce sir plzzzz, when n whr u decide n plzzzz give me just few mins of urs.
Hpoin 4 a +tive reply
reguards
Rahul.
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April 18th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Dear Amitji,
Welcome to blogosphere !
You are great and most importantly a responsible actor. I really admire you.
I hope your blog is not temporary and continues all along.
Regards,
-Manish
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April 18th, 2008 at 11:39 am
hello sirji this is rahul hope u remember me ????? I met u 4 yrs bach in movie aankhen n recently on aditya thakrays music album realize umeed, how r u sir ??? i wana meet u 1ce sir plzzzz, when n whr u decide n plzzzz give me just few mins of urs.
Hpoin 4 a +tive reply
reguards
Rahul.
rahulmanch10@yahoo.com
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April 18th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan:
First of all, congratulations on and thanks for giving an avenue (this blog of yours) for your admirers to get in touch with you.
I wish you all the very best for Bhoothnath; though, honestly speaking, I’m more breathless for Sarkar Raj. Quite like Sarkar, there is no doubt in my mind that it would be a first-day-first-show for me - notwithstanding career, family, world and life!
I am also a maker of an English feature film, A. O. D., on digital format (www.cinema.rawat.co.in) and presently the Editor of an English monthly magazine, League (www.rawat.co.in) / (www.league.rawat.co.in). I would be keen to know how and where can people like me get in touch with your office / secretary to submit any cinema projects.
Thanking you and hoping to make at least one film with you before I leave for a better world.
Best Regards,
Anshuman Rawat
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April 18th, 2008 at 11:53 am
Is this the real AB or just a marketing gimmicks ??
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April 18th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Mr Bachchan
Its great to see you blogging on the NET. I have always admired you for your “UNLIMITED” source of physical and mental energy. You are an inspiration to whole World not just because you are the best actor hindi cinema has ever produced …..but because you have Phonex like qualitities. You always riseN up from any difficult situations…It doesn’t bother what your Ideologies or ethics are “commercialy…socially ..or …religiously..” But you are an SUPERHUMAN…born in our times and your NAME WILL REMAIN FOREVER AND FOREVER…
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April 18th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Hello Sir,
How are you?It is really a nice initiative.Blogging is the best possible way to reach out to your fans and well wishers..have you visited aamir khan’s blog sir?the link is http://www.aamirkhan.com.
I have been a fan of yours since your comeback to bombay film industry(after Mrityudata).I really appreciated your work in Black,Baghban,Cheeni Kum and most of all you simply rocked in sarkar.i really loved that “Mujhe jo sahi lagta hai” dialogue!
Can you give us an insight into your upcoming films like sarkar raaj n shantaram..how was johny depp to work with?
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April 18th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Welcome to the blogging community! It is always nice when the stars take the time to get personal and interact with their fans. I hope you can continue to make the time to keep us all updated on what you are up to. A question I have had for a while is “What is the status of AB Corp?” And as a side comment, I love you as an actor, but I highly respect you for your sense of professionalism… I hope others follow in your footsteps!
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April 18th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
REspected Amitji,
Its great to see u online. It was my first thought when i started blogging on the net that one day i can communcate to you & what better way than way of blog.
hope this messages reach to you directly.
About the things going on this days against you, i would like to say AMITABH BACHCHAN doesnot need to prove anything to anyone. His work speaks about him self. I am from mumbai & as a mumbaiya i feel that its not one person YOU has to do everything for mumbai but we all need to work for mumbai. People who raise a finger at you always forgets that other 4 fingers points to him self too. They only know to do POLITICS.
Any ways you are much more experianced & elder to handle all this issues. It was just my point of view.
Wish you & ur family ALL THE BEST & BEST WISHES.
Cheers,
PARAG
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April 18th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Congratulations on the blog. This is a welcome medium you have opened for us to know more about you. I wish you the best strength and patience in maintaining this blog.
Over the years I have read wondrous stories on the making of movies such as Sholay, The Great Gambler, Pukar, Shaan, Satte Pe Satta and the camaraderie shared on the set amongst the production crew and artists. Stories of almost filmi proportions involving Amjad Khan, Prem Chopra, Ramesh Behl, Daddoo Sippy, Ramesh Sippy, etc. provide a more human face to relationships. Hindi cinema truly reflected India in its complexity, chaos, mediocrity countered by moments of sheer magic.
However post 1988-90, there are hardly few such tales of camaraderie and brilliance. We seem to have moved towards a more corporate, business like efficiency where we have templates for every emotion or response.
Sure - movies like AKS, Khakhee, Sarkar, etc are technically much superior to a Satte Pe Satta or Pukar. But there seems to be no heart behind these efforts. The money and fame they bring in are short-lived - almost clinical.
People remember the character of Babu with more fondness than a powerful well-etched character such as Subhash Nagre. We hardly hear stories of how a director (Daddoo Sippy) shot the comic drunken scene with Amjad Khan for Satte Pe Satta and never dubbed over the original shot. We have excellent visuals and performances in movies like Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna and Kaante - but nothing memorable that we can recall today - a bare few years after they were made.
Perhaps it is my perception, reasonless grouse or a sign of ageing.
On the 26th I will be attending the IFFLA film festival in LA - where a documentary on RD Burman - Pancham Unmixed will be screened. It is supposed to have interviews of close friends and associates. Perhaps we need more such ventures to celebrate the human side of Hindi film industry. Instead of remaking a Guddi or Namak Haram for modern times, perhaps a re-telling of the making of these movies might provide movie-makers and moviegoers more insight into the lost art of movie making - with real people, relationships, characters. Perhaps we will re-learn the art to make movies that will actually run in theatres (with paying audience) for 25 and 50 weeks. Movies that may technically not stand the test of time - yet never fail to entertain us in mysterious ways.
Best regards
Shashi
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April 18th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Dear Amitji,
I think it would have been better if you had created your own web page (www.bachchan.com) and then Abhishek, Aishwarya, Jayaji and you could all have your own blog page. (Family that blogs together stays together) LOL..
-Vikas.
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April 18th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Dear Sir,
Finally the day has come where in i can express my love and affection to you and your contribution to film industry. I thought of writing mail but i dint know exact email id of yours. I happy to read in TOI that you started blog. Hope your relation with citizens will be very coordial in future. I passed through your home but dint get time to scrap in guest book. I started adoring you when i saw my life’s first movie sholay. As my father dint take me movies , i earned money working in his office as a telephone operator on sundays ( he was with P and T dept) . one fine day i gave him collected money to take me to sholay movie. Even he is delighted to see your performance ( even though he is fan of Dharmenra). Now my son remember you through “chali chali” song. when ever he see you on TV he says chali chali uncle. I liked the diplomatic reply to Raj comments. We like you to be patient and not as a angry young man. your silence/soft reaction will fetch you a lot of respect. Hope i have taken much of your time. Convey my regards to Jaya aunty, abhi bhai and aishwrya bhabhi
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April 18th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
At the outset, I would like to thank you for taking time off your seriously busy schedule to write to your fans. I am a 3rd year accounting student, studying in the United States. The part of Indiana that I study in, does not have any facility of showing Indian films, even though we have a huge Indian community here, both graduate and undergraduate students. Getting the opportunity to watch Indian films is very very limited and often we have to travel to bigger cities like Chicago to catch the glimpse of the Indian movies showcased here. I have not seen a movie with you since Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. Though recently I did watch Amar Akbar Anthony on DVD. I just wanted to say thank you so much for providing the Indian community worldwide with entertainment as beautiful and as informative as your projects. I do not want to shower you with compliments because you have been a regular recipient of that over the course of your distinguished career. The one thing that I wanted to touch upon is the status that is given to our film actors in India and overseas. I understand that whilst the actors are special, they do not need to be so publicised to the extent where they constantly have to look back over their shoulders for prying eyes. It would be so much better if our actors shared the same privileges as we, the common men enjoy. I know I am asking for something extremely out of the way, but I just really hope to see the lack of a dividing line between the film industry and the common mass. I feel that the life of an actor is way too publicised by the media worldwide. In situations like that, it is important to stay grounded and I am pleased to say that judging by your public persona, you have done an excellent job with that. My hats off to you Mr. Bachchan. I sincerely hope that one day, the local movie theatre not only shows the latest American releases but also popular Bollywood titles as well. Congratulations on everything you have achieved and I will continue to write in, as your blog takes shape. With kind regards,
Swastik Mukherjee
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April 18th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Am i the first one to comment on this??!! OMG! I am the happiest man on earth!!!!!!!
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April 18th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
This blog has been such a nice and pleasant surprise to all of us. It probably is something that we did not know how much we want it when it didn’t exist and now when it’s live, we can’t wait to see the superstar of reel as well as real life opening up to his followers. Even the biggest critic of yours would surely be a great admirer of your balanced, mature, thought provoking and intellectual opinions on various matters.
The sad part in the anonymous world of Internet however is this space would not be spared by some social weeds. Please do not get disheartened if you come across these tiny weeds. Your admirer community is far too larger than those handful weeds.
Apart from topics that you wish to write on, one topic that I would like to hear you on is - where from do you drive the courage and strength to successfully deal with adversities in social life (which probably would have become your friends by now) in an impeccably dignified manner?
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April 18th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Once again a warm welcome to the Blogging world sir and really wishing to see you interact often with everyone through this wonderful communication medium.
Warm regards
Satyadeep
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April 18th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
namaste ji this is your one and only prajesh lutchman and i have just
read your blog and i 1000,000% agree with you, you know i have a problem
with the comparison of hollywood and bollywood ,there must be no such
comparisons at all,for we dont need awards from america at all ,we have
top movies there in bharat the can be seen and awarded the truth be
told in my very own personal viewpoint your films are for me thee greatest
and thee best and ever since as i mentioned in my very first letter to you
in 2001 you are the world to me and even i am the person i am today is
all due to you and may bhagavan continue to bless guide and protect you
always and ,i remember telling my mum ‘mum one day you will see that i
will surely end up like my shree amitabh bachchanji’ and i am so very delighted
in my heart,body and mind that it has finally happened ,north south east west
my amitabh bachchanji is thee greatest and thee best, i am so very happy and
eager to see all your futuristic films and you dont look 65 going 66 you look
most young .
this comes to you ji with abundant love and best wishes
from your son and fan
prajesh lutchman
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April 18th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Best wishes to you and your family,
Ravi
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April 18th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Congratulations and thanks for starting your own blog. There are millions of people who would love to be in contact with you. I am one of them. From my childhood I have been watching your movies and till date never misses any one of them, even if I get negative feedback about the movie (Sorry for that). Thats the influence you have on your fans.
Sir, your family is one of the few families in our country whose 3 generations have been household names, starting with your father legendary late Sh. Harivansh Rai Bachchanji, yourself and now Abhishek.
Sir, I just want to know your feelings on my query, as to which role is closet to your heart, Son of Great poet, Superstar stardom of yourself or father of gen next star.
I dont know if you would have enough time to be in contact with me, but even if I get acknowledgment that you have read what I have to say, it would be more than I would have asked for.
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April 18th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
dear Mr. Bachchan,
I am a great fan of yours even though I was too young when you were in your prime to appreciate your films more throughly. However, having seen all your movies and your brilliant acting in many of them(esp your swagger and dialogue delivery in Sharaabi), i do feel that you are doing a great disservice to you fans with the current crop of films that you are acting in. Please stop doing one song numbers and movies like rgv ki aag. Please do more movies like cheeni kum. and please do movies that will once again revive that ‘amitabh bachchan’ magic that made you a legend in the 80’s.
Best regards
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April 18th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Hi Mr. Bachchan
Glad to see u post, will be great to interact with you & hopefully you would get time to respond to our posts. Will be really interesting to hear about your future movies. I live in USA, have been watching your movies for a looong time… and have enjoyed them a lot.
Would be interesting to hear from you about Your World tour, future projects and your general views on things.
/nkc
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April 18th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Hi Mr Bachchan,
Why did it take you so long to come on WEB?…. but anyways better late than never I have an question for you… recently i was watching 007 casino royale so who according to you is the best BOND ever? and just like that why don’t you try for some negative role in BOND movie it would be awesome.
Regards
Rohan
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April 18th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Hi Amit Ji,
let me introduce myself to you as this is my very first post to the “God of Indian Cinema” - N mind u… that i m not flattering at all by saying all these to you..You really are!! Himanshu Gupta here from Kolkata - 27 Yr old guy, working on my own as eCommerce Analyst with a few companies in Kolkata. M a Deluxe AC [not only a Fan] of yours. I know that others few billion of guys and gals are also made about u. So may be i dont sound any special to you.. But bliv me. I admire you so very much that i can’t express through words.
An personally drafted email would be highly appreciated to the given email ID of mine.
We are always with you and Abhishek is just like a bro to me.. we both share the same Sun Sign - “Aquarius”.
May god bless you and you family with everything he has..!!
Himanshu Gupta
Business Development Director
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April 18th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Sir,
I am worried about your equations with people from the film industry after Abhisekh’s marriage. There were media reports stating that everybody is angry with you and formed separate camps. I know you would not bother too much about this but nevertheless I am truly concerned.
Also secondly please ask Abhisekh to get back in shape and get his original curly hair-style sans the hair-band. I was also a great fan of his till he grew his hair and made them straight. He will lose his fans if he continues growing beard, wearing a hair-band and above all not staying in shape at all. Please convey my comments to him..
Parag.
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April 18th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Finally I have the opportunity to thank you for meeting my wife when you came to Amsterdam for the IIFA Awards. She met you and Aishwarya when you both were doing a press conference. She was there to do an assignment for her school and was verry happy to shake your hand and talk to you.
So once again, thank you very much on behalf of my wife.
Please give our regards to Abhishek and Aishwarya.
Robert
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April 18th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Dear Mr Bachchan,
Welcome online, i had a great time reading your blog
i cant believe that i m having a direct communication with a legend that we all idolize
Thank you for providing the medium to share our thoughts with you
Thanks
Kanishka
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April 18th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Sir, I don’t have words to express myself before you. You are not only a God Actor but also a very nice human being. I wish I could get a glimpse of yours in person. May god bless you with all the peace and happiness you want.
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April 18th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Mr Amitabh Bachchan.
Before I commence conveying my affection and gratitude through this inconsiderate channel of communication may I pray for your long life and also abundances of happiness for you and your family.
I am a believer in unconditional love and the saying that ‘the firmest faith is found in the fewest words.’ However ive reached a point in my life that I feel more than inclined to put my thoughts to paper in the hope that you will read what I have to say.
Dear Mr Bachchan I am not asking for acknowledgment, or a reply, or even a thought. What I am asking for is simply a moment in which I can thank you for making me what I am today.
Therefore may I take this opportunity to thank you for everything. Thank you for coming into my life. Thank you for blossoming my life with evergreen stars and everlasting beauty. Thank you for allowing me to lose myself in my deepest blue which is coloured without a shadow of a doubt with your illuminated persona. Thank you for making me smile when hard times come my way. Thank you for keeping me positive when everything around me is showered with destruction. Thank you for your immense gratitude and affection you blessed me that beautiful day. You changed my whole life with one go that special day. I embraced my beloved. Mr Bachchan you will never know.
Mr Bachchan words cannot explain or it could be that I don’t have the linguistic skill to convey what I want to say so I shall give up and return to my trance in which I can spin forever in the love of…..You.
With all my love and affection….
Ibrar Hussain
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April 18th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Hello Bachchan Saab, i am one of your biggest fans, its so touching to see you writing your own blog with such honesty. I just want to tell you that whatever decisions u take in your life, our support will always be there for you. For questions, i would like to know Sir is your role in Sarkar Raj very small as i have heard?? i would love to see you in each and every scene with your son.
Regards!
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April 18th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Sir,
as a journalist (but dealing in political affairs, not gossip
) I appreciate your concept of publishing your interviews again in your blog. There can be a big difference between the first-hand statement and the edited version. And there’s no need to be overly politically correct about it, I’d even appreciate if you could point out the omissions to your readers here. It would make it easier to spot the difference, and the intentions of the journalist in question.
Many of my colleagues, in Europe as well as in India, don’t really have the freedom of the press in mind when they edit an interview. Their intention does not need to be malicious, but it’s never without personal bias either. Journalists are, after all, common people like everyone else, each with his own ambition and vanity.
Eagerly awaiting your posts on plagiarisation in films and your dislike for western comparative attitudes!
All the best,
Elisabeth
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April 18th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Dear Mr.Bachhan,
I really can’t believe that you would personally try and respond to each and every. Whats the proof that you are answering and not one of your P.As?
Regds,
Sangeeta Bhabhra
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April 18th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Hi,
You have to know that even in Poland You have thousand of funs and we hope to see You someday in our country 
I’m from Poland and I just have to write a few words, beacaue I love all Your movies
Lots of love and good luck with Your new movies :**
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April 18th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
this will surely help you get close to your people mr. bachchan. we can’t thank you enough for starting this blog. i just hope you find enough time for this.
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April 18th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
I think Bib B is THE BEST and I am looking forwards to reading him!!!!!
I’m not Indian but I have fallen head over heals for Bollywood films and M;r Amitabh is absolutely great….together with other Indian actors…. so wellcome BIG B
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April 18th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Sir,
Its good to see that celebrities like you are taking keen interest in interacting with their fans. My congratulations!
I have been an admirer of your work since childhood. Sholay, Amar Akbar Anthony, Namak Halal, Sharabi, Lawaris, Naseeb, Khoon Pasina…. the list is endless but my all time favorite is Agneepath, the original version.
Must say that most of your recent movies apart from Black, Baghban and Cheeni Kum were disappointment.
Please consider movies like The Bucket List, Anger Management, Silence of the Lambs or like Chupke Chupke, Namak Halal. You could be wonderful in such movies. I would love to watch you in Hrishikesh da’s type of clean comedies.
Wishing you all the best.
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April 18th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Dear Amitji,
I salute you for choosing to communicate directly with your fans, that too, in person, inspite of your extremely busy schedule. Also you have expressed your desire to communicate with us all, upholding the truth at all times, a huge commitment indeed.
I am indeed a huge fan of yours, but I salute you more for the way you have handled with utmost success, truth, inspiration, honesty, uprightness and transparency, the troubled times, after the ABCL debacle, this, has earned you a special place in my heart. The manner in which you have dealt with and turned this whole episode around, is truly commendable.
I wish you and your family all the very best for the future and hope to keep communicating with you.
Thank you for your endevour and God Bless…..
ADIL !
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April 18th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
mai aap ko sir nahi likhuga koz aapko main ne film main kahi bar khud ko paya hai main samjata hu ke real main aap mere jase kahi nojawano ke liya icon sabit hua hai kahi bar life mai narvas huva hu lakin aap ki film dekh kar aagr jine ki iccha hoti hai or mai samjta hu ki jo aapko ye samjaye ki zindgi aage badhne ke liya hai us ko kase honestly jee jati hai ye maine aapki kahi film dekhker samja hai.
now soory i return in hindi but i can express my feling only in hindi and gujrati so i prefered hindi i know english but like namakharam bhima type so u cant understand.
in last i am seluting for acting.
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April 18th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
But you do know that people -some people- treat you as a God, right? I want to know, modesty in the bin, what you REALLY think of that? How do you feel? How come such…frantic popularity…have not affected you?
And speaking of God, you are the God of Indian Cinema! For me at least! I cannot recall a better actor and performer than you of this generation. People argue Dillip Kumar is better but really i find him highly overrated! He is really avg but he has done great films…so i guess that made him what he is!
And once again, welcome to Blogging.
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April 18th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Hi, It is great to see your blog. I want to know how you felt when Abhishek told you he wants to marry Aishwarya.
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April 18th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
amitabh bachchan.. m a big huge fan of yours. You are the first and last man in hindi movies…rest of them look so boyish..
There is however a request to you.. beard doesnt suit you.. plz take it off
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April 18th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
I am a masssive fan and some people call me obsessed with you. I look forward to this very much..
My dream is to meet you some day.
From London.. = )
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April 18th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
OMG! OUR BOSS write in this blog!
sir welcome to the world of blogging
for congratulation please accept one of hafiz` ghazalas from me:
O wine-bearer brighten my cup with the wine
O minstrel say good fortune is now mine.
The face of my Beloved is reflected in my cup
Little you know why with wine, I always myself align.
Eternal is the one whose heart has awakened to Love
This is how Eternal Records my life define.
So proud are the tall beauties of the world
Outshines all the others this handsome spruce of mine.
O breeze if by chance you pass through friendly gardens
From me to my Beloved, please give a sign;
Ask why you choose to forget my name?
Will come the one to whom an audience you decline.
Intoxication pleases my Beloved and my Lord
To the wine, they would assign, my life’s design.
What if on Judgment Day, no favor would be gained
From eating bread and leaving a forbidden water so fine?
Hafiz, let a tear drop or two leave your eyes,
May we ensnare the Bird of Union, divine.
The sea of the skies and the gondola of the moon
With the grace of the Master, radiantly shine.
with the best wishes for you!
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April 18th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
hello Mr. Bachchan, or shall i call bachhan dadu? i still cannot believe that i found a way to cantact you ,thanks to bigadda.
however i am a student of age 16, just gave my board exams.today i found out that you have posted blog through a website!
i dont know that whether i have any sort of elegibility to rank your blog or not ignoring the ‘common’ or ‘uncommon’ fact you mentioned, i really enjoyed reading your blog! and this enjoyment comes totally from the reading and is independent of your social image.
please dont visit my blog,because it’s full of ‘rubbish’,with plenty of spelling mistakes.
and as this is the ‘comment’ section so i would like to dare to give you a suggestion!please make your blog a little more colourfull like your films!
all said-and-done i enjoyed your blog!
thank you.
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April 18th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Sir,
Better late than never. Welcome to the world of blogging. I really do not know you personally but from what I have read and heard through media, I admire you as a person. One because you cleared your debt and two, for the wonderful son that you have been. My parents are almost your age and I just want to tell you that knowingly or unknowingly you have influenced me in the ways you can not imagine.
May all your dreams come true.
Regards,
Anoop.
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April 18th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
It is a pleasure to be able to read first hand the reality of matters related to you in the press. Although you state that you have no experiance in the field of Politics you manage to put forward your point of view in a manner that qualifies your response perfectly within the framework of the subject matter.
It will be a pleasure to read all future material presented via this medium by you directly and lok forward to a greater reality.
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April 18th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Hi Sir,
This is Vishal from Ranchi. I am a Chartered Accountant and am just overwhelmed by the mere thought that m writing to u. Sir, u just don’t know what u mean to millions of families in India and worldwide. Whenever a reference is made about u, it appears that one is talking about a family member and not a star. This is the impact u have made on hundreds of hearts.
I know that it is not practically possible for u to be in touch with millions of ur fans, this blog seems to be a great gesture from ur part to be connected to ur fans.
As far I am concerned, u are just like family, because not a single day goes without ur mention by me, my family, my parents or my friends. Not a single day goes without ur movies being played in any of the televisions in our house. That’s why I feel touched when the person who has been admired by one and all in my family is being told about these small facts.
When I got married in 2004, u were the first person who was mailed the invitation card. It was not a gesture from a fan but u are hailed as an elder member of our family, so it was obvious that u had to be invited. This invitation was not given expecting any reply, but was only a part of the duty that had to be done.
Lastly, I pay my respects to u and thank you from the deepest core of my heart for being part of me and my family.
Yours always,
Vishal
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April 18th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Hi Amitji,
It was just fantastic when i came to know that now we all ardent fan of yours can get a little up close and personal with you through your blog without having to worry about your security paraphernalia!!!! A big thanks to you for giving us your finger to hold on to. Well i would like to ask one simple thing. I’m in the same proffession as you are and my baptism to the world of films was done by your film “Zameer”…. i was in my mom’s lap!! Kindly tell me why are you so inaccessable even to the people to your own fraternity? I have some mindblowing ideas and sincerely feel you suite the character to the T…. but alas only if i some had access to you. Though I had very breifly met you at the Filmfare Awards Nite in 2005. So tell me sir… how do i get to sit with you face to face? IS there no future for future filmmakers who would like to work with you? I know you must be getting hundreds of scripts a day….but you also know a thousand script just dont quite make it to your office desk, just because they dont have any “influence” to cash upon. Amitji, you are the reason for me being in this Film world….Is there anything you can do to help?
Wishing you once again the very best from the core of my heart for this blog and all your future endevours.
Tx.
Saptrishi
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April 18th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Sir,
Its an honour to have the opportunity of directly writing anything to you, to know that what we write and what we think is being read by you. While one must give due credit to technology, one must also appreciate this gesture of yours.
What do we say to you? I dont know. Since I was born (in 1974) I have grown up seeing your movies, laughing and crying with the characters you portrayed. At the risk of sounding repetitive, I must admit that you are the biggest icon in the field of entertainment who has not only matured with the years but also one who has shown tremendous humility and character in the face of adversity.
Perhaps this medium will provide you with the actual feedback that can provide a new dimension to you as far as your choice of films is concerned. Perhaps this medium will be critical for a few of us to find a personal space in your thoughts. Perhaps some of us can even become friends with you. The opportunities are endless.
How I, Sophocles, plan to fully exploit this given chance is to try and communicate with you on a equal level. Where I can criticse your films if they were bad and where I can thank you for a multitude of brilliant performances. Sophcles, as you are well aware, was a greek thinker - and this is my endeavour too, to make people think.
Sir, best of luck with the endeavour. My only advice is that whenever possible right a few words, otherwise this exercise will be in vain.
Best of luck with the forthcoming bhoothnath! I have 34 years of thoughts about your films and I look forward to the days to come when I can share them with you.
For now, I only want to mention that your role in Aalaap was beautiful. I wish the film had succeeded and you had gone on to do many such subtle and brilliant roles. In my next post to you, I will list out 10 of your most outstanding performances. (you may find all your roles to be different, equally interesting and not to be compared, but I request that you hear what we feel
)
warm wishes
Sophocles
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April 18th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Hello BIG B ….. This is Vijay Gahlot from mumbai, I was seen your every picture i an x bigger fan of your voice . You are great . Amazing actor of this time .g was first time seen to you at your bangalow juhu. . Your favourt Name is the VIJAY. . .
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April 18th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Good morning Mr Bachchan
I am an avid fan of yours and have been for the last 27 years. I live in UK and have met you on 3 occasions! 1st time when you attended the film festival at the odeon cinema in Birmingham about 10 years ago! My question was the 1st one that was put to you and I had the honour of shaking hands with you too. More recently, I was at DeMontfort University in Leicester when you got an honary degree and then met you at the centre outside Belgrave road in Leicester. I also saw you in Shimla Pinks restaurant in Birmingham when you were doing an interview for Eastern Eye newspaper.
It’s great to see you writing your own blog sir. I think this is a fantastic medium for you to communicate with your fans and tell us your own perspective.
I have a request for you sir. In your earlier movies, if you were wronged as a child and you promised revenge, when you grew up after 25 years, your wish became true. Likewise, I have been watching your movies since I was a child and my dream is to entertain you at my restaurant in the UK next time you are in England.
I know this might not be possible as you are always very busy, but Indian cinema is about dreams coming true………
I look forward to reading future post and wish you all the success in the future and a very happy life.
Lots of love
Anwar
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April 18th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Sir,
It gives me great pleasure to read your blog. This forum gives us an opportunity to know the human side of the Big B.
I am not a great movie buff - but my all time favourites are you in Hindi, Rajni in Tamil and Rajkumar in Kannada.
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April 18th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
You are genuine superstar from India….check my blog if you get time http://ankitchaturvedi.blogspot.com
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April 18th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Respected Amitabhji
Be honest to your heart while writing on your blog. Do not use it to build up your popularity. It will then become political exercise - and politics is not your cup of tea.
I was waiting for this day when you will have direct contact with the masses without the intermediary of Media who have done all the harm to you - mostly unintentionally. I feel you have a mission. Remember your film ‘Main Zinda Hu’ … or something like that wherein you are made dummy hero by Shabana Azmiji and then you turn out to be REAL hero. I think the time has come for you to assert your view honestly with the masses without mincing the words. You have nothing more to achieve in your life. YOu got everything. YOu have nothing to lose. This is the best time in your life to take the lead and bring this nation out of the clutches of scoundrels.
My best wishes.
Shrikant Soman
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April 18th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Wow superb wunderbar…Amit ji you blogging is so kewl, its great for you to shoot from the hip and us fans are able to hear things directly from you rather a hyped up and misquoted in newspaper/magazine intervies. I have been a fan for a long time. I have two questions who are you suporting in the IPL and how cme you didnt participate in any of the franchises ?second question is what is the best way for a writer to break into Bollywood even though I understand your an Actor
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April 18th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Repected Amitabhji
The title of your blog sounds like ‘My first day at School’
I feel a ‘child’ is hiding in your mind when you decided about the title of your blog. Everyday morning when I get up, I say it is my first day on this planet with clean slate of mind and with full of plans for the future.
All the best
Shrikant Soman
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April 18th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Dear Sir,
Have been a HUGE fan of yours since as long as I can remember now!
Still cant believe am getting to interact with you!
Infact my 4 year old son also is a huge fan of yours as well as Abhishek’s. Infact when Bunty and Babli released, he had just started speaking and would address you as “Bunty”.(Abhishek was “Dus Bahane” for him until recently)However now he knows your name and well as Abhishek’s.. and looks forward to not just your movies, but also your ads!
May God bless you and your family!
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April 18th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
good to see you here! I stay in US and am waiting for the Unforgettables tour..hope to see you soon!
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April 18th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Dearest Amitji,
This is simply amazing!
I’m very happy to see you on the web using blogs, it’s an ideal medium for you to share your thoughts directly with us, your greatest fans 
I’m looking forward to the frequent updates, special insight into your releasing films, the upcoming concert, and as always, your in depth experiences, thoughts, and ideas surrounding current events, the amazing yesteryears, and much much more. 
Welcome Aboard
Hitesh
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April 18th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Welcome ‘AB’oard, Sir!
Suddenly I’m feeling as if I’m one step nearer to you now…
Hope that day is not far away when I’ll be talking to you one-to-one!
Meanwhile, I’m totally geared up for Bhootnath, and charged up for Sarkar Raj! Plus, I’m excited like anything for The Unforgettable Tour!
Sending you my warmest wishes from the deepest bottom of my heart and wishing you the very best of health and continued success in everything you do.
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April 18th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Respected Amitji
You may also write a blog clarifying your stand as to on which side you really are. We are all confused. There is an impression that some of your close politician friends are using you and going too far, much against your wishes and you, our of modesty, are keeping silent. This is hurting you image. And we are also sensitive about it - probably more than you do. Has Jayaji bought her way to Rajya Sabha ? This and similar questions need to be answered head on. I would have liked you to retain your loyalty to Rajivji’s family as that would have been more like a true friend.
You should also speak up FOR Maharashtrians. You should also understand their sensitivities.
Wish you more clear political conscience.
Shrikant Soman
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April 18th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Sir ,
I am very proud of being a HINDUSTHANI . And I am from RAJASHTHAN . I am living in Bombay since last 48 years . But now I feel a bad atmosphere in Bombay , so called Mumbai . You are also a HINDUSTHANI .
Hpw you feel about changed atmoshphere . I am very much unhappy with the changed atmoshphere . Its very unhealthy . I am your big fan . And I feel that its the right time that you should join HINDUSTHANI Politics . And You will be at the top level .
Thanking You .
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April 18th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Hello…
welcome online sir….
ive always admired u as an actor ….u r simply amazing…each n every character u portrayed on screen ws simply perfect….i still cant believe ..im directly communicating with the legend….ull always be the BAADSHAH of dis industry sir…..lookin forward for ur films….its a dream 2 meet u someday..
thank you..
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April 18th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
welcome sir, ea that will be appropriate
lots to talk as i was at allahabad when u were there, but now at mumbai.
warmest wishes
shalini agarwal
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April 18th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan, it is very nice reading your blog and know more about you. i feel overwhelmed that i will have the chance to be incontact with you. It seems that iam totally obsessed with you, as iam doing many things in my life out of my feelings for you. I love you very much, iam interested in Indian cinema and India in general because of you that i watch only AB movies.
i wish you and your family all the best.
with love.
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April 18th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
SIR
u are the greatest source of inspiration to us , hope u continue to shine like star in the sky
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April 18th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Hello Mr. Bachchan,
Thank you for putting up this blog. Unfortunately, I trust only about 99% of what I’m reading in the media today especially about your family.
I love you all. Hope to hear from Aishwarya and Abhishek too.
Looking forward to Sarkar Raj.
Love,
Misha
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April 18th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
hi
thank u fr spending ur valuable time with ur fans.. keep it up.
may god bless you wih gr8 success ahead…
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April 18th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
आपका ब्लॉग पढ़कर अच्छा लगा। उम्मीद है कि आप हिन्दी में भी लिखेंगे।
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April 18th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
स्वागतम्, ब्लॉगजगत में स्वागत है अमित जी। आपका ब्लॉग देखकर प्रसन्नता हुई। आशा है आप निरंतर लिखते रहेगें और फैन्स का उत्साह बढ़ाते रहेगें।
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April 18th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Hello sir!!!! welcome to the world of blogging…… a very warm welcome to you…. i am a huge fan of yours……. i have seen all your movies more than 30- 40 times n still watch any movie of yours if its comin on television.
I am quite young and unfortunately dont belong to the era that you owned as an actor….. sir u were the best n still are n will continue to be forever…. there is no one as good as you….. your screen presence your dailogue delivery every not to forget your amazing adaptibility to get into the skin of each and every character hats off to you…… you have entertained us for a long time and made us Indians proud.. Thank you very much sir…… If i were to invent a time machine or were to have a chance in my life to go back in time… the first thing i would do is watch your movie, maybe deewar ,sholay or any other movie for that matter on the big screen…….. Heres wishing you all the best for your future movies sarkar raj n bhoothnath…….n also the best of health….
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April 18th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
This is indeed great news for millions of fans.
Look forward to checking this out daily
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April 18th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Hello Amitji,
What a great time you are having in Bollywood! But you are very humble: when dancing, you talk about your leg pain and you waited till Black to say
you actually did well as an actor. You are a man for all seasons and ready to be a ghost too. No wonder good actors mention you as one of the greats in all interviews.
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April 18th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Hello Sir!
It really is great to hear from you ‘directly’. The internet does have a way of bridging gaps!!
One small request, is please do keep blogging regularly, and do pen your thoughts on whatever you see fit, and not just respond to queries. I would definitely like to learn more from your experiences in life till now, and that does not just mean your experiences in the tinsel world.
Finally one piece of advice which I follow:
“Don’t ever lose your originality. Don’t make posts for others.”
Picked up from <>
Thanks, and looking forward to more blogs from you. Cheers…
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April 18th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
At this very moment I’m in absolute shock that I can actually communicate with you. Now that I have the opportunity, I am at a loss for words!
To keep a long story short, I have been an ardent fan of yours since I was very young. While growing up in the US, my admiration for you inspired me to learn Hindi so I could understand your films. It also helps that it’s somewhat similar to Bengali! Among my many hopes and dreams, one of them has been to meet you. I often tell my husband that if ever I have the opportunity, the one thing I would like to do is cook a Bengali meal for you!
I had hoped to see you in person for the first time during your next visit to the US with your son and daughter-in-law for the Unforgettables tour. Unfortunately, I will be about 9 months pregnant at the time with our third child, so traveling to the venue won’t be possible. If you can find it in your heart and schedule to grant me the opportunity to meet you, I would feel blessed.
My best wishes to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Nandini Chakraborty
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April 18th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Its a pleasure for us like foreigners, this blog is upload…From all the fans in Maldives islands like to know is there any upcoming appearance in Maldives in the coming future…
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April 18th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
I appreciate the wisdom with which you conduct yourself which is reflected also in how your family conducts themselves in public.
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April 18th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Mr. Bachchan,
Thanks so much for your words to your zillion fans across the globe! One question, or more of a request……I, along with many other hardcore Big B fans, would love to see you in an action role again…something along the lines of Kaante or Ek Ajnabi would be great…..Is there any film in the pipeline that might meet this request?
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April 18th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Wow! Like many other commenters, I too am very impress with your decision into blogging. I mean… WOW!
I hope you blog frequently about everything’s happening with pictures and stuff.. *hint hint* Especially Aishwarya. Your bahu has been and will always be my favourite actress and idol.
It’s good to see celebrities become bloggers like most of us are. It’s better getting the facts from you guys yourself than from the media, I mean. Well, best of the luck with the site. Peace!
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April 18th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
thanks mr. b….. a warm welcome to u on the world of blog. hope we all enjoy with u. i am in dainik bhaskar a leding hindi news paper of india and taking this news to front page.
ur’s
ravikant ojha.
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April 18th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
I am fond of saying on blogs, paraphrasing Emerson on Plato, that ‘Amitabh Bachchan’ in Indian cinema is the horizon beyond which we do not yet see. To praise a signature called ‘Amitabh Bachchan’ is a bit like showing a torch to the sun. But to adequately engage with the effects of this signature is a far more difficult task and one to which the right critical attention has not yet been devoted in India. We still operate within the frame of an event called ‘Amitabh Bachchan’ but we are wholly oblivious to the full force of this legacy. I find it a bit regrettable that Amitabh Bachchan himself is not fully versed in the enormous histories he has helped unleash or is not very aware of his unique gifts as a star-actor or his unique achievements. But it is upto us, the ‘audiences’ or the ‘readers’ of this great ‘Bachchan text’ to become worthy of deciphering it. The Bachchan corpus is a gift to Indian cinema. Beyond this it is a gift to those like myself who have always cherished the name ‘Bachchan’ and considered it sacred in so many ways. This is not unthinking adulation. It is to be always guided by signposts like Deewar and Trishul and Kaala Pathar and Lawaaris and Mili and Jurmana and so many other works that have constantly informed, enriched and entertained.
I have still not ‘addressed’ Amitabh Bachchan here. How does one address a God?! How does one go outside an ‘event’ to think it?
I am however pleased that ‘we’ are being ‘addressed’ through this blog.
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April 18th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Namaste Amit ji
I would request you to put some Best Pictures of yours.
Thanks,
Vishwanath
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April 18th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
For me success is not earning money or fame, it is inspiring people. I think you are a the greatest inspirer for all of us.
Your simplicity, ur attachement with ur family, etc. there r n number of things we can learn from u.
Thanks for coming to the new world of blogging.
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April 18th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
For a long time I had despaired of anyone taking on the Bachchan legacy and adding to it in any useful sense. But I now see Abhishek Bachchan doing this in the most remarkable sense. It’s still ‘early’ for him but already I see a remarkable career being laid out. In a more theoretical sense I think Abhishek is writing a thrilling coda, a grand finale to his father’s history. This characterization does not diminish Abhishek in any sense since it takes an out of the ordinary talent to add a chapter or more to Amitabh Bachchan’s legacy. I have felt this for the longest time in the face of considerable opposition. Of course in recent years, with success both commercial and critical, my voice isn’t as much of a lonely one. At the very least I am glad to have Mani Rathnam and Rakesh Mehra (and in fact many lesser names) on my side in terms of this judgment! Rathnam especially has shown a great understanding of what I’ve been referring to here in Yuva and Guru where he is engaged in an agon with the principal Bachchan persona of the mid-late 70s. To my mind the ‘age of Bachchan’ continues…
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April 18th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
I’m sure Mr.Bachchan is being paid for writing in this blog
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April 18th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
Dear Amitji,
Its always nice to hear it straight from the heart rather than distorted reports in the media (The Media in this country has gone to the dogs, can’t believe them any more) . Just want to leave you a thought provoking article that might interest you.
Life isn’t about keeping score. It’s not about how many friends you have. Or how accepted you are. Not about if you have plans this weekend or if you’re alone.
It isn’t about who you’re dating, who you used to date, how many people you’ve dated, or if you haven’t been with anyone at all. It isn’t about who you have kissed, it’s not about sex.
It isn’t about who your family is or how much money they have. Or what kind of car you drive. Or where you are sent to school. It’s not about how beautiful or ugly you are. Or what clothes you wear, what shoes you have on, Or what kind of music you listen to.
It’s not about if your hair is blonde, red, black, or brown. Or if your skin is too light or too dark. Not about what grades you get, how smart you are, how smart everybody else thinks you are, or how smart standardized tests say you are. It’s not about what clubs you’re in or how good you are at “your” sport. It’s not about representing your whole being on a piece of paper and seeing who will “accept the written you.”
But, life is about whom you love and whom you hurt. It’s about whom you make happy or unhappy purposefully. It’s about keeping or betraying trust.
It’s about friendship, used as a sanctity or a weapon. It’s about what you say and mean, maybe hurtful, maybe heartening. About starting rumors and contributing to petty gossip.
It’s about what judgments you pass and why. And who your judgments are spread to. It’s about whom you’ve ignored with full control and intention. It’s about jealousy, fear, ignorance, and revenge. It’s about carrying inner hate and love, letting it grow, and spreading it.
But most of all, it’s about using your life to touch or poison other people’s hearts in such a way that could have never occurred alone.
Only you choose the way those hearts are affected, and those choices are what life’s all about.
You could also check the blogs that I have on another networking site..
My ezBlog URL: http://www.fropper.com/ezBlog/justin2008
Just want to know that you are close to all our hearts. Infact when my elder daughter was only 10months old (She is 3 now), the first star that she recognised was You and next was Abhishek. Even now, whenever u come on televison, she will make it a point to call everyone and make them watch you.
You are loved.
Justin William
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April 18th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Hello Mr Bachchan.
I am a 10 year old boy and am a great fan of yours.I have watched almost all films….i liked Baghhban,Khakee,Eklavya and i am very much looking forward to Bhoothnath as it displays the relationship between a grandfather and grandson though the grandfather is dead(i guess its like that only know).
Its really nice to see that you have a blog of your own so that you can interact with your fans from all over the world…Hoping to see your reply soon…
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April 18th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Hello Sir !
It’s an honor to speak to you on the blog. You are the biggest actor in India.
I’m one of your biggest fans and I admire you and your family(your wife, son and daugther-in-law.
I would like to wish a happy wedding anniversary to your son and your daughter-in-law whom I love. I’m looking forward to Sarkar Raj and Bhootnath.
God bless you !
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April 18th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Dear Amit ji,
Nice to see that you have joined the blogging community and now we have a way to communicate. I am a big fan of yours and have admired you in all your roles right from my childhood. Your onscreen and offscreen roles have a great influence on me. You are a true professional in whatever you do, and I have learnt a lot from you. Thanks !!
Keep up the good work and keep going.
With best regards,
Krishna
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April 18th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
dear amit ji;
As soon as i read about the news hat u’ve entered into blog world I am more than fascinated about interacting with you….
Im also a proud Mumbaikar as you are..and workinng as software engineer.
I admire the most about you s the way you recite the hindi poems of late poet Shri.harivanshrai ji especially Madhushala though I hardly got an opportunity to listen it heart to heart.
May i request you to have an appointmen of yours …no matter 5 miniutes or so…but I really wish to listen that gr8 poetry from you again n again…
hope you reply…soon
SAURABH
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April 18th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Sir, You have been one actor I have always looked upto, who can conduct himself with class and sophistication. Do you think the quality of movies nowadays have improved and film-makers are breaking conventional modes of story telling and presentation?
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April 18th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
hi amitab ji,
no one shouldn not compare any one with u like raj thakarey ,u have brightfull personality,that will make you more shiny in society.
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April 18th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
hi sir.
thanx for being online for ur fans……thank u soo much…….luv u…..
thanx again,
timsy
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April 18th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Dear sir,
Well & I wish the same from u.I hail from Tamilnadu & currently I m staying in US with my husband.To be honest I dont know hindhi but I have a great liking towards Hindi movies.I have not cried for a film in my life time but without knowing the language I have cried for ur film Khabhi khushie Khabhi hum.I have seen that film for more than 30 times.I love ur acting.My regards to Jaya aunty.
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April 18th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Namaste-ji Bachchan Saab. Like millions of others, I am a very big fan of yours, and try to read as much as I can about yourself and your career, so I was extremely surprised to find today that you’ve stared this web-site and blogging, therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for giving us a platform to interactive with you.
I am looking forward to seeing your and the ‘Bachchan Fan’ community’s comments by logging on regularly (already have this site in my favourites).
As much as I love you as a person and knowing about your life in general, I love knowing you as an professional artist along with your art in the world of movies, therefore, please can you comment (on regular basis), on your work, your movies, your interaction with other artists, future project, trips down memory lane, etc (by the way – I totally agree with Rohan – you should try your hand at being a Bond Villain, because ‘Bachchan & Bond’ will be heaven for me).
I came close to saying ‘Thank You - for giving us wonderful entertainment over the decades’ to you in person once, when you came to sign your 60th birthday book in Manchester, England, but it wasn’t meant to be. So for now, Thank you once again.
Jivan.
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April 18th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
good to see you on blog… pls choose only films which really needs you and not because of the money..
i was born and brought up watching your movies. .thanks a lot for gving sunch a wonderful memorable films (thanks to the authors who created also )
all the best with the blog…
sri
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April 18th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Mr Bachchan,
Your first post was very honest and warm. I’m totally awaiting Sarkar Raj and look forward to hearing your thoughts about your experiences in making the film. And about all of the details and promotions for Sarkar Raj and the Unforgettable tour.
I also want to hear your thoughts on your career, past films, and future films. I want to hear behind the scenes tales and impressions. Tell Abhishek that he is a very good actor, to keep up the good work, and that we are all rooting for him.
Best wishes and can’t wait to read more of your blog entries.
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April 18th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Hello and welcome Amit sir,
It feels great to see your blog.You are one of the finest and versatile actor one and the only superstar and pride of India.
Its indeed a good news for all your fans and well-wishers.
Regards
Sudhir
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April 18th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Hey AB can you guess who this is? :p
Where are the new promos for Bhootnath?
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April 18th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Dear Sir,
Many thanks for coming online and talking with your fans ..
I remember an interview of yours - 20 years back maybe. You said you talk with yourself in the bathroom. Do you still do that ?
Regards
Mads
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April 18th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Sir,
It is wonderful to see you in blog sphere. Actually This is one media where you can interact the people instead of these terrible media. Sir I have spent my 32 years of life. Basically being a IT& Telecom professional I have seen the revolution of the Technology. But from my Journey to Sylhet (Bangladesh) to
Singapore one name is always coming to my ear It is none other than you. You are the only one who can run in same speed with one time machine. It does not matter who is your fellow voyagers . You are traveling on every era . your Contemporary Rajesh Khanna, Mithun Chakrovarty, Anil Kapoor, Sharurkh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan ,Ranvir Kapoor every one is traveling with you . But Amitabh Bachchan is one and only.
From the bottom of my Heart , I salute you sir
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April 18th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Welcome shelcome sir!
Like I said before, it’s great to have you in the blogging world and really look forward to seeing more of your blogs.
Like many have said over the past and continue to say it now, you are one of the most vesatile actors. You’ve done every kind of role that I think now it’s probably hard for the directors and producers to offer you something new that you really haven’t done.
Your performance in your old movies has been amazing but I think one of your best was in Baghban. Being a 20 year old, I’d learnt a LOT from that movie. Infact, it was the first movie I took my parents to see in the cinema in a very long time and my mom cried throughout the movie. I think that hows how powerful your performance was. Baghban will always be special to me in a sense that it was the first movie that really taught me about what family and parents are all about. And it’s all because of YOU! So thank you sir!
Recently, I’d read that Jayaji is also quiet a computer person, was wondering if she will also start to blog soon? It would be wonderful to have her aboard among all us bloggers.
Once again, thank you for starting your blog. Truly look forward to reading many many more of your beautiful and thoughtful thoughts
Lots of love and best wishes.
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April 18th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Sir,
It is wonderful to see you in blog sphere. Actually This is one media where you can interact the people instead of these terrible film media. Sir I have spent my 32 years of life. Basically being an IT& Telecom professional I have seen the revolution of the Technology. But from my Journey to Sylhet (Bangladesh) to
Singapore one name is always coming to my ear It is none other than you. You are the only one who can run in same speed with one time machine. It does not matter who is your fellow voyagers . You are traveling on every era . your Contemporary Rajesh Khanna, Mithun Chakrovarty, Anil Kapoor, Sharurkh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan ,Ranvir Kapoor every one is traveling with you . But Amitabh Bachchan is one and only.
From the bottom of my Heart , I salute you sir
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April 18th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
I respectfully request your comments on several issues:
1. The portrayal of “religion” in films in India.
2. The borderline between the religious and the supernatural in films, especially with respect tp BHOOTNATH.
Thank you for any consideration of these questions !
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April 18th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Amitji,
Welcome to the digital world!!!
Sir, I have been living in US for past few years and it is wonderful to be able to reach you now. I admire you from the bottom of my heart and have been your fan for as long as I can remember. So, congrats to you for all your success and wish that you do some remarkable films before hanging your boots!!! You are the best and no one else can even come closer to you.
Before I end, can I give a little bit of advice, if you do not mind. Sir, if SRK or Amir can select their projects with so much finesse and make sure that production values of his projects are top class, why cann’t you? Please stop making silly mistakes and stop appearing in worthless projects and spoil your name. They may be experimental, but choose them wisely. When the whole country was against the remaking of sholay, why would you accept a role in that. Specially, when you had a memorable role in the original? Also, please stop falling in the trap of media. Please stop answering stupid questions. Your earlier dignified silence was a better strategy, I think. That creates less controversies. I wish your whole family could stay away from politics. I know you are not in politics, but Jayaji is. It is not nice to see you answering stupid allegations day after day. Your family aligning with one party was not the smartest thing to do, in my opinion.
I wish to write to you again and it will be simply woderful to receive a reply from you too. I hope you take my words in the right spirit.
Wish you all the best!!!
Vipin
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April 18th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Namaste. It is with great pleasure that I read your new blog. I hope you will be able to find sufficient time in your busy schedule to write regularly.
I operate a film festival in San Francisco that specializes in showing films of the silent era and educating the publi