Posted on: April 24, 2008 - 5:44 pm
Mehboob Studio, April 24, 2008 4:55 pm
The year before last year, i think, i was invited to a function by lyric writer Sameer, the son of the illustrious lyric writer Anjaan. The function was the launch of a book on his completion of a certain number of years in the film Industry. In his welcome speech he expressed joy that his father had written songs for Amitabh Bachchan ( khaike paan benaras wala.. was his ! ), he, Sameer, had written songs for Amitabh’s son Abhishek and he now wished that his son ( who he presented on stage - a mere few months old !) would hopefully write songs for Abhishek’s son ( Abhishek was not married till then ).
When asked to speak, I applauded and acknowledged the long standing connection between our families and concluded jokingly that i must now rush home and ask Abhishek to quickly produce a son so that - in Hindi - Sammer ji ki mano kaamna puri ho jai ! ( Sameer ji’s wishes should come true ).
The electronic media without reference to the moment in its entirety, edited the proceedings and put out a headline - ‘Amitabh Bachchan wants a grand son !’. And a socially conscious organization, non government, sent me a legal notice on the grounds that i was publicly propagating the desire for a male child, thereby demeaning the presence of the girl child in society and undermining its birth.
So..electronic media mischieviously mutilated a piece of news and projected it putting me into trouble, for creating a wrong impression in society.
I just have a point. The Financial Express of Mumbai dated Thursday, April 24, 2008 carries a headline in its ‘fe360′ section on page 14, titled “Skipping breakfast may mean a baby girl”, where the article talks of a research done on the diet of women at time of conception - ‘ low calorie diet or skipping breakfast, at time of conception more likely to give birth to girls than boys’.
Will not the publishing of such an article give ideas to those who may not want a girl child !!
Any socially conscious organizations listening !!
Amitabh Bachchan
April 24th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Hope they are listening. You know yourself that media houses are almost supposed to do such “”sensational”" stuff. For NGO’s to give such a knee jerk reaction seems incredulous, a new low.
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
hi why ur doing movie this age……
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
SIR PLEASE GIVE ME REPLY.
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Long Live boss -You are truly angry young man.
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
I just saw this in news in CNN too-just yesterday.
I agree with you that this gives ideas. My friend who wants a girl child is skipping breakfast now!!!
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Hello Mr Bachchan
Good point. Creating a wrong impression… C’est la vie and journalists are like a hyena. They like when something is happen, sometimes they could consider what do they want to show… It sad. I hope that people dont take serious everything they read.
All the best
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
i think they ppl dont want u to be calm……………….. jab jab big b ka jwala mukhi fatega…….. tab sab us aag main jal jayenge………… i think there is no problems with baby girl or boy….. to u and abhishek….. because i have seen navya naveli with u and abhishek many times doing fun and masties……….
so i just want abhishek to be father soon……………..
so that i can become uncle(kaka in gujju)….
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Good, very good amit ji.
Keep it on…. This bunch of so called social organization just wants the attractions and attention towards them. Nothing else. Keep the writing on and on and on ….
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Dear Mr Bachchan,
Newspapers and magazines sell for these headlines. Invariably the comments are twisted or deliberately mis-interpreted to make sensational headlines. I think being under the media spotlight for so long (for that matter all your family members), you should not worry about all these things. That said, even the public at large has become aware of these media tactics and takes all such quips with a pinch of salt. (FYI, as I write there is a hale storm outside here in Surrey, UK). Anyways, your fans’ best wishes and god’s blessings are with you, please continue to keep entertaining us and not worry about these ridiculous people. And please avoid films like Ramu Ki Aag etc.
Kind regards,
Shailendra
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
24.04.08
London
â€Man ka vishwas ragon main sahas bharta hai…
Laharon se darkar nauka par nahi hoti…
Koshish karne walo ki haar nahi hoti…â€
Respected Amitabhji,
Inspired by this profound literature, a painting has emerged through my hands which also reflect on some of your significant contribution to the holistic development of mankind- integrating these two different but very closely related unfathomable subjects. I am waiting for the day when I would get an opportunity to present it to you….
I have been trying hard to contact you since last so many years, wrote several emails and spoke to Rosy Singh many times. But…
Since my childhood, I have been always taking inspiration from your roles and your social work. Since then, I have been trying to address to social issues through my paintings. Like you, I also wish to contribute something to the development of our country and I have chosen a sector – Urban Development.
I work as an Architect and Urban Designer with UK’s top organisation and we specialize in creating ’sustainable, eco friendly human settlements’ those create very minimal impact on our planet. I greatly appreciate your efforts taken in ‘Climate Change Campaign’ and would be very happy to contribute in that and share some of my international knowledge / experience with you that I have gained till date. Thoughtlessly created manmade built environments contribute significantly in Global Warming. As India is urbanizing very rapidly and poised for major transformations, it’s a need of an hour to ’shape’ our country’s growth to create sustainable, cohesive and balanced communities.
While working on world’s one of the most advanced cities, London, I closely study and work on Environmental and Urban Design Policies those are designed and implemented to create world’s best ‘climate responsive human settlements’ integrating with local resources and ecology. I am very keen to contribute in India’s holistic socio economic and urban development and I have already started created awareness in Indian society by writing in National, regional and local media/ publications. In the near future I would like to come back and start my own Urban Design practice in Mumbai.
India is poised…
My father has been working for the development of polio affected people by teaching Art to them. Even though he has polio to his left leg, he is successful and renowned Artist in Maharashtra. Also would like to share his work with you…
I am waiting for that day when I would meet you….
Kind regards
Amit Pimple
Architect & Urban Designer
London
• London Metropolitan University awarded ‘International Graduate Fellowship Award’
http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/international/howtoapply/scholarships/student-profiles/india/india_home.cfm
• Joined England ’s top Urban Design organisation
http://www.jtp.co.uk/public/people.php?cat=4&subcat=2&pos=2
• UK government highlighted profile in one of the international publications as UK’s young, practicing Urban Designer.
http://www.cabe.org.uk/default.aspx?contentitemid=376
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
amit ji u r just gr8 u don’t have to worry about people who really don’t matter .
u can follow my funda of life which the great Oscar Wilde had given which goes—— the worst thing than being talked about is not being talked about ! u were the gr8test bollywood {i know u don’t like this term but just for expllanation} star ever got . all of us pray for yr speedy recovery frm the injury. regards.
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Hello Mr Bachchan
Im here with You Sir from beginning, I read what You say and… I wish someday my post to You Sir, will be the first then (I know its little bit silly) You will notice my presence here.
You are great human being Sir, dont give up.
All the best
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Hello Sir,
its greate to see ur blog on internet. I also read the same article and have same feeling about article.
With best wishes
Thanks & regard
Manish
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Blog is wonderful idea and by that millions of Big B’s Frineds and Fans can reach to him. keep it up. and few lines for Big B and I am sure Big B never gets complements like this in past.
I request ‘Big B’ if he like my Few Lines for his complement pls give me personal e-mail and obliged. That Lines are as under and I dem sure that I Need not to say who has written the same. I am wirting Hindi Lines in Englsih so that can be some language problem, pls. bear with the same.
Complement to Big B:
“Kahio Ke Sar Par Do Din Chagh Kar Utar Gai Hala
Kahio Ke Hath Me Do Din Chalak Chalak Raha Pyla
Par Badhti Tasir Sura Ke -
Sath Samay Ke Aur Purani Ho Kar Aur Nashili Meri Madhushalaâ€
Best Regards
Maulik Zaveri, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
(Mobile:9898002186)
E-mail: mdz777@rediffmail.com
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Respected Sir,
I am one of your BIG FAN living in Delhi. I worked in Parliament House and met with Jaya Madam 3-4 times but unfortunately missed to meet you when you came to Parliament with Abhishek first time for Oath of Jaya Madam. I still remember it was raining and later on I came to know that you just entered in House. Sir, I just want to meet once. If you meet me some day it would be the most memorable moment of my life. I will wait for your reply. If you get some time from your busy schedule then please call me at 9811873760.
Presently, I am working with “Reutersâ€, World’s Leading News Agency in New Delhi.
Tejinder Chhabra.
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
and i think u have chose the right place to present ur views……. because when ever u write in ur blog……….. it comes to news channel………. so all things get cleared…….
pls be with us always………………..
with love,
nayan gotecha
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Just ignore….
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Respected Big -B Sir ,
mere dil ko badi khushi hogi agar aap hindi mai apni website khole aur blog kare. ek baat jo mai 3-4 sal se soch raha hoo ke aap tak kaise pahuche baat ,aaj mil gai .
Agar Abhishekh hindi mai interview de aur uski baat mai hindi tapke to I am sure uska career hit se superhit ho jayega . Usse reporter gar english mai bhi puche to usko boliye wo hindi mai jawab de.
Thanks
Sandeep(waiting for your reply)
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
I read the same too and was thinking the same.
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Just moved to Dubai…you are still BIGGG here..
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Amitabh,
it’s great to see you are blogging
And about what you have written here is 100% correct (these Media organizations and journalists are only after money) ,they will do anything to increase their TRP ratings and also to increase their revenue.
Of late electronic media is leaving out important things like farmer suicides in Maharashtra , Tibet etc., and concentrating only on gossips.They do n’t care about intruding into private lives of celebrity people,it ’s hightime there should be a Electronic Media Regulator just like TRAI to control these money crazy elements who will stopp to any level.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Sir,
It is really so amazing as to how the media contrues facts and feed it to the general public which innocently laps it up and voila a truth is created after the statement goes through various rounds in the social world. Who ever said truth wins always. Now it is the media which wins always.
Whatever happened to PRIVACY.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Hello ji,
I am writing this after i came to know that u r writing a blog since yetserday, its great to do something like this to a person who is very famous and a human representing our nation.
Sir u r in the media and u know abot those guys they wanna pull something or the other from the stars and from the stuffs from the paper it may not be true. i beleive in God and its notin our hands to expect a male or female if we can do that then we might replace God. I wish u have two grand children a handsome boy and a gorgeous girl…
how is ur health ji?
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
The Hippocratic media have been leaving no stones unturned to malign your image (i can sniff the reason.. the raja and rank factor as stated by you long ago). But sir, believe me, nothing can change the respect and admiration you own in our hearts. Just a suggestion, although I am too young to do so, why not you use this blogsite to expose the politics and media nexus. I am sure people would listen and believe you.
Pranaam.. !!
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Well said. Literally baat ka batangad banadete hai.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Dear Bachanji,
I can only imagine the tensions that you will be handling due to such wrong/incomplete news! like its rightly said, half or incomplete knowledge is extremely dangerous!
How do you deal with so much malignant news, with some people wanting to do that just to be in the spot light?
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Dear Amitji,
This is fantastic answer and should silence all critics (publicist critics). I wonder how media image is going down day by day. Media has been used badly (or media is projecting themself badly) mainly as publicity by any person. Any person can talk or dump something on any icon (public person), immediately they will get (I think media will provide without thinking the originality of the content) publicity without sending paise. Most of the media as become very cheap and irresponsible. Media people, please wokeup and see other problems in the country.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
First!
Seriously speaking - usually statistics based studies are too flawed of any use.
On the other hand the preference for male child in India (and in most Asian countries) is too ingrained to be controlled by censorship. Carrots will be more productive than sticks.
that will be all for now.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Dear Amitji
All those who want a wee bit of publicity file a case against you. :). After all if they file against anyone else who will care. Moreover they do not have your sense of humour, which we your admireres know very well.
Regards
Maitri
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
382.
Respected Sir ,
I dont know wheather , you will read this comment or not as i am bit late in replying but for me its like “dream comes true †as i can write to you . First to introduce my self , I grew watching you ( from coolie , when i was 4 year old ) . My sister used to hold me in cinema hall because on your first entry i used to stand up from my seat ( that total white outfit of sharabi ( from head to toe , how can i forget) . In my freind circle i use to call u Bhaiya ( as I am from Benaras, neighbouring Allahabad) and Jaya Ji ( Bhabhi) . I wish , I could meet you some time .
So start with your introduction to Blog world . I welcome you here sir . Since you are a public personality , everyone has a right know that what is your plannings , what are your views on your criticism . We believe in you and trust me this country loves you alot . So dont loose heart if some one criticise you as he/she doesnt know that †INDIA BELIEVES AMITABH BACCHANâ€
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
FIRST OF ALL, A haerty love to Amitabh Bachchan
For coming out open to his lover and sharing his some finest experiences with them………………………………i Hope and pray to god that u keep on loving and living ur life in best of spirit……………
This is a one of the moot point on which a debate can be held and still we ‘ll left with someone following the trend to avoid girls baby. The publishing of article is really questionable? But in modern time ,in which we r living is very fast and the people are in hurry to do anything that ‘ll benifit them. Not thinking about the consequence. This is leading towards degenaration of life.
Hope someone is listening since the Big B has stand on……………………..
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
hmm nice touch to add financial express article
nice post
http://www.superhypersonic.com
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Dear Amitji,
Have been intently reading and responding to your thoughts each day. The media is a self created demon which needs to ‘create’ news each day to ensure its survival. So no surprise here that every little mosquito that bites makes news! And if they can’t capture that, it means distorting facts.
Somehow we need to leash in the media. I am not sure the way you are doing is the right way. Because your musings on the blog are again distorted and make more fodder and fuel for consumption of the voyeuristic audiences.
What I would like to know is that when years ago you had a self imposed ban on speaking to Stardust and the likes, did it affect them? Did it produce the effect you wanted? Today when you speak it makes news, when you don’t it makes news. What is the way out? I am sure there must be sensible people in the media too— why are they silent when their voices need to be heard. Sometimes I am glad that I didn’t become a journalist that I wanted to… I would never have fitted in.
Anshu
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
hahahaaa…….funny
i don’t think u need to calrify urself for all the rubbish propagated by media. ur work is enough
do talk about interesting incidents during ur career or media wud say that u r use this blog only to vent ur irk at ur adversaries.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Hello Amitabh Ji,
Iam Swarnika from chennai and have been your ardent fan ever since I remember. I remember when I was just 4 - 5 years old i used to ask the barber to cut my hair in Amitabh style ( being a i girl i was laughed at by the barber).
Thanks for writing on a issue which is main concern in todays so called educated society. A girl child is looked down upon and I being a girl could never understand why? I believe girl is a boon to any family because she is the one who gives her father strenght to work hard for her future and binds the family in an everlasting bond. She is the one who loves and takes care of her parents when they grow old because she has a heart which is filled with love and only love.
Todays woman is at par with men in any field of career.
Even todays educated families have this male female discrimination. People pray godess Lakshmi, Parvati ,Saraswati etc who i think they forget are females. People go all the way to Haridwar and take holy dip in Ganges but why do then why when a famale child is born in their family she is killed?
During her marraige she is accepted only when her father gives dowry to grooms family why???? In many families i have seen that a husband loves his mother who is also a female and when a female child is born to him she is detested.
Education is actually not doing anything good in this particular issue. Highly educated families pratice these discriminations.
The only thing we can do is pary for the girls to god ” where their mind is without fear, where their head is held high, where they are respected, where they are worshipped, into that heaven my father let my country awake.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Hello Sir,
Very well said…I read that article on diet of a mother on ibnlive.com today morning and was wondering on the kind of research going on nowadays…
surely, publishing such articles may lead to giving ideas to some who mayn’t wan’t a girl child…but worse…what if some wannabe mothers deliberately skip their meals for want of a girl child (potentially harming their own and the childs health), based on some published research findings that may be refuted some time in the future (much like the debate on usage of cellphones & cancer!)…one can’t help but wonder…how responsible is it to publish such articles?
On a different note…really looking forward to Sarkar Raj
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Dear Amitji,
This post of urs makes me think that perhaps the biggest ( at least one of the biggest) problems the celebrities face is twisting of facts & their statements completely. You always end up being quoted for what u never even dreamt of (forget saying) !
Over the years how have u dealt with the media ? Particularly after the arrival of the electronic media. I mean the numerous news channels. Please share ur feelings, ur approach and also how much u have suffered. And please add ur advices n suggestions to the media on how to report on/about celebrities.
How do u feel when u find urself grossly misquoted/misrepresented in the mornig newspapers ?!! And the TV News ??
Thanks n warm regards,
Yashendra, Mumbai
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
I m ur big fan….plz tell me freelly r u fully happy to marriage in bengali jaya bachchan….if yes why u neglet west bengal??????plz dont mind
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Ha ha ha, I can imazine how media twists star talks to get some masala out of it specially when it comes to renown man like big B.
But Writing blog is a great step towards stopping them to write anything. Congrates and bon courage for this another great step.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Sir,
I have a daughter aged 7 and a son aged about 3. During the 2nd pregnancy, many friends & relatives enquired if we had got tested for the gender of the child or not !! We were apalled that educated and so-called forward thinking desi’s should think like that !! We told them that in fact a famous astrologer had told us after the birth of our daughter that the 2nd child will also be a girl and we have not bothered about that as all we wanted is another child to be a companion for our child !
As to the media, they just want some juice to survive. What would they do if Mr Amitabh Bachchan just stopped talking to the media ? At times they are crazy and I guess the worst thing to happen is for the concept of “Breaking News” to be developed by the TV news channels.. I get angry rather than laugh at the stupid news flash that they put on air..
Sir, you are right in your observation that since we talk about gender equality, an article like the one “Skipping breakfast…” ought to have been taken up by the so-called activists and of course the Media !!
But sadly they haven’t and will not as that news doesnt sell and certainly is not newsworthy ..
This i my first blog and the fact that is Mr AB’s blog, I was carefull in not using slangs and short form of words (the SMS/Chat lingo, as they call it !).. I did not want to tart my blogging life with a rebuke for a man i repect a lot !!
Keep it going Mr Bachchan !
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Hello sir,
Thats what I meant when i replied to last blog, in which Shotgun had aimlessly shot at u, regarding the IIFA awards.
Since the media has become so big, I think they need something to publish, something catchy and thats where they come up with all such briliant (brainless) ideas.
However I would still like to know, how do u handle all these crap things written abt u???
It will help youngsters like me, on learning how not to get detracted by baseless allegations.
Do you loose it at some point? I am sure it must frustrate u?
But then what is the way to tackle all these things?
I am sure The financial Express of India is not as big a brand as Amitabh is , so perhaps they may get away with few things, which u (may be coz of u r iconic status) may be not allowed even if u havent meant it in that sense.(which I feel is wrong)
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Dear sir,
Wishing you a great life ahead.We are very happy that you have chosen a media to connect yourself with your fans across the world without bothering too much about their physical presence.In this way, you will meet so many people on this platform, who love you, adore you , idolize you but never try to disturb your private life.The organizations you are referring in your article they were doing the exact opposite. they want to create something for themselves by making you perturbed.They dont have creative energy so they will do what they do.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Dear Mr Bachchan,
As you are already aware, being a celebrity has both pros and cons. Being a non-celebrity, all that I do is to simply ignore some media reports like this.
“TOP?” Channels, like “Aaj Tak” and “Star Hindi News” in particular show “gossip” and no news. I guess that is how they survive.
Even a staged event like the WWE in which our Khali is taking part is shown like a movie with titles like “Khali ko BIG show ka Dhoka” etc.
So, I say, simply ignore it!!
You dont need to speak. Your majestic silhouette shadows over it all!!
Thanks,
Sachin
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Dear Amitji,
I’m glad you pointed out this trend of the media ‘leeching’ off a celebrity for their benefit. It is appalling! It’s time they ‘ grow up ‘ and find sensible stories / issues to write about!!!!
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
In their haste to outdo each other the e-media makes issue of trivial matters and harp on that issue day in and day out.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Sir,
There have been innumerable times that your words and quotes have been misinterpreted.I just want to say that the way you have handled the media is commendable
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Very well said.
Sir, You are absolutely correct.
Now if socially conscious organizations are really honest then they should immediatly come in front and must take active steps against ‘The Financial Express’ as it was done by them in your case.
Once again I really appreciate this post.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Sir,
I know you meant this blog entry entirely serious, but still it made me laugh for two reasons.
1: Most representatives of socially conscious NGOs I met during 15 years of reporting about their work (their importance for this planet nonewithstanding) bite every possible bone of contention like a bulldog, and they don’t have any sense of humour. This is a wonderful case in point.
2: When I read about that British study about mother’s diets and babies’ genders, I also thought of countries like India, where male children often are preferred. Now I wonder if I’ll see lots of overweight young women on my next visit to India…
BTW: Loved the interviews and was surprised at the interviewers - what kind of ‘journalists’ gets jobs in India? Too much bad research and too many mindless questions. To me it looks as if they don’t want conversation, but confirmation. No wonder some interviews have paragraph-long questions and monosyllabic answers…
Best regards,
Elisabeth
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Ha..Interesting read! It seems blogging is a perfect way for Amitji to reply to the great manipuator that media becomes in order to get top TRPs. You must continue this. Let it be a fair battle now!
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
hello sir ,
this is neha .first of all i’m saying sorry b’cause wrote that i’m fan of madhushala though i’ve not read it.agar padhi nahi to fan kaise ho sakte hain but the reason for saying so was when i heard u singing on one channel i liked it sooooooooooo much that i searched it on net and started reading it but coudn’t finished it (some problms u see).
i want to say that some NGO’s are meant for creating problems ,u can’t express your feelings even b’cause they are misinterpreted ,so one thing i’ll say aap wo karo jo karna hai bolne wale to bolenge, mann kare to koi pratikriya dikhaeye warna age badh jayiye.
regard
neha
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Dear Amitji,
Wouldn’t it be a nice idea to give titles to your blog pieces, instead of the mundane Day 1 and Day 2 system? Muse over it.
Anshu
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Hello Amitabh sir
I m a huge fan of yours. Can you please do many more songs for kids like “mere paas aao mere doston ek kissa suno” from mr. Natwarlal…. that was truely superb and we want more such songs and movies from you.
We want to see you and jayaji together in a movie again, with shahrukh as your son
just like in kabhi khushi kabhi gum.
regards
Nishkam Jain
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Hi Amit ji,
I too read this news in TOI today and assumed that this research may have been funded by breakfast cereal manufacturer.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Respected Sir,
These so called socially conscious organizations target celebrities so that they manage to get the desired mileage for themselves and their outfit. To abuse and accuse the Bachchans is the easiest way to find yourself splashed all over town. And all those who have been hibernating or vegetating all along suddenly find the focus on themselves by attacking you or your family. But these rats dare not take on the media or else they would be doomed. After all isn’t the media always craving and then living on misquotations and allegations.
It is nice that you have started counter attacking all those who question your right to live peacefully. But sir, please be assured that the millions who love you would continue doing so irrespective of all the mudslinging carried on by your detractors. and even if you do not retaliate, you still tower over all these shady characters.
Best Wishes,
Namraj Joshi
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Respected Sir,
These so called socially conscious organizations target celebrities so that they manage to get the desired mileage for themselves and their outfit. To abuse and accuse the Bachchans is the easiest way to find yourself splashed all over town. And all those who have been hibernating or vegetating all along suddenly find the focus on themselves by attacking you or your family. But these rats dare not take on the media or else they would be doomed. After all isn’t the media always craving and then living on misquotations and allegations.
It is nice that you have started counter attacking all those who question your right to live peacefully. But sir, please be assured that the millions who love you would continue doing so irrespective of all the mudslinging carried on by your detractors. and even if you do not retaliate, you still tower over all these shady characters.
Best Wishes,
Namraj Joshi
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Hello sir,
Plz comment on the recent controversy by Mr.Anurag Basu,also which film in tour career is the most treasured to you?? waitin for a reply!!
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Dear Sir,
It is my privilege to write.
Earnestly Yours,
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan
I remember the episode. Media has reached a new low. Most of the breaking news issues displayed are ridiculous to say the least. What is more a cause for concern is; reputed news channels (English channels too!) have resorted to sensationalism.
I am hopeful, eventually when the viewers get tired of watching ridiculous, repetitive,senseless information, Indian news channels will eventually start maintaining decent standards.
Currently, it appears there is no escape. News is now entertainment, gossip, information all rolled in to one!!!
Regards
Manoj
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Hi,
your take on some sections of the Media is absolutely right.
I sometimes feel that now a days They don’t have editors anymore, or how else does one explain such irresponsible Rubbish 24 hrs a day all around the channels!!
when I watch read newspapers I dawn the hat of a editor myself and decide what level of priority to give to which news, BECAUSE news on ‘Vital Statistics’ of some Model finds place just beside news on ‘Malnutrition Death Statistics” in our country.
Same applies to news Channels also.
Nice to see you Blogging Sir.
P.S. if you get time visit my Blog.
Wishing you health & happiness……Rahul (kolkata).
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Great to read such socially hard hitting comments from one of the greatest performing actor of our era. Keep writing.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Dear Amitabh,
You should not be concerned about such articles. Media personnel are trained to ‘read between the lines’ though there are no lines. What’s wrong in wanting a boy child, it’s your wish. Anybody can wish to have a girl or boy child or no child at all. This NGO may not be doing its job, finding ways get into news.
On a different note, I think you need to get into “entertainment business” BIG time. You already have experience on ‘how not to repeat earlier mistakes’. You need to creat a team which is more credible, committed than capable. Because often, dedication, integrity, committment more than compensate for capability.
Anil Ambani is the most successful businessman and your friend. Reliance Entertainment is big time into entertainment industry, they have backend integration - movie processing, etc. through adlabs and front end integration through multiplexes, digital streaming, etc. - but do not yet got into ‘movie making’. You may want to take care of this. After all, creating magic in movies is your forte and extending that magic to making movies is worthwhile.
All The Best.
SGK!
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Amitabh Ji,
Just as a picture is produced through its negative/blue print, similarly, one’s world is produced by ONESELF through one’s negative, which in other words is called one’s mind.
Then, both the negative and the positive play the complementary roles to each other - in what one may say ‘creative, corresponding’ dialogue.
When complete correspondence between both is produced one has achieved one’s evolutionary highest goal, of experiencing the One.
So, bear in mind that whosoever criticises you, puts you in any other form of inconvenience is your own choice to help you move ahead on your evolutionary journey.
This much this time.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
Why does it matter if someone wants a boy or a girl child? It is a matter of individual choice. And then again where is the choice, you get what God chooses to give you and when a child is born, irrespective of whether it is a girl or a boy, that is the most beautiful gift God has given us. I still don’t know whay this big debate. I have a boy and I want a girl as my second child. If someone has a girl they want a boy as a second child to complete the family.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Sarkarji,
In India we have something called “FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS” and one of them is the FREEDOM OF SPEECH and EXPRESSION. People (read media.. ) has misused this right to some extent. I dont see any reason if as a Grandfather you seek to have a grandson is a crime. Its a just that the Big B has said something and the media creates a hue n cry. If i were say the same thing will the same media bother….
I pray to GOD that He gives u enough days to see your “GRANDSON” become a star. That way i will also get to see more of you…
With Love
Aditya
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
well,
we have all seen how media takes any story that appeals to peoples´ emotion and blows it out of proportion… and its not just the case with electronic media.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Sir,
Since last year or two you have been in the news for the mostly bcos of wrong reasons, I am not aware how much truth MSM (main stram Media) transfers to genral public. Question is why MSM getting against you,is there any conspiracy
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
This was hilarious piece. And I am laughing, laughing so hard over the theme of your post, that your vivid image as Anthony in Amar Akbar Anthony comes in mind frame.
Sir, it is great to see you blogging. You are the people who inspire us by their work, dedication and the desire to be creative. I will like you to describe something about the era when you were in your 20s, when you must be watching your father writing lot many gems, in the age when you were framing your fundamental ideals.
“When ever I face deep problems, I recite this poem:-
Agnipath Agnipath Agnipath
vriksh ho bhale khade
ho ghane ho bade
ek patr chaanv bhi
maang mat maang mat maang mat
Agnipath Agnipath Agnipath”
I will urge you to make this blog slightly more intellectual, with deep analytics of the membranes that compose the social, personal affairs.
With Deep Regards,
Reetesh Mukul
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Well Amit uncle
Looks like ur being dragged for the media knows the value of ur news, albeit claiming all the way to be holier than thou. I guess they do not look into ur family and see how ur bought up ur daughter or the respectful way u treat ur daughter in law. As usual i maintain just dont comment on them they are not worth it.
have a great day for ur a person with a warm heart which those who adore u know.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Nice one bachchan Saab
I am luvin it
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Yes you right Amitabh Ji!! Pehle kaha jata tha “Kalam mai badi takat hoti hai” and now they are proving that…. to gain some TRPs they can go to any extents even they don’t hesitent in destroying anyones life to get some good TRPs. “Everything is BREAKING NEWS” even if, PM’s pet is suffering from cold.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
sirji,
i hope u read this small scrap of mine.i have come to mumbai for my job few months back.when i once decided to go to some famous places in mumbai he first me took me near your bunglow and said “yeh Amitabh Bachhan ka ghar hein”.The feeling of being so near yet so far from the “STAR OF THE MILLENIUM”was so scintillating that i can never forget that experience.
sir the best thing i like about you is the fighter in you. when all thought your era is over,everybody cried foul over ABCL, you fought back with KBC.really sir you have inspired many ordinary people like me.
I have been also been a fighter against all odds and i draw the inspiritations from you.
one request to you sir:- If possible do give me a chance to meet you and talk to you. That would be the most cherised moment of my life. I know you might get thousands of such requests but sir really meeting you is my eternal dream.
if possible sir do reply me on my email id:- pritamkr2000@yahoo.com…
looking forward to hearing from you.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Dear Amitji
There is always been rumours about you and rekhaji some of the industry mentioned they these were true .Silsila was based on your real life affair with rekha .
But i still say Jayaji is still the top actress in fact she was a superstar before rekha
Rekha was married to late Vinod Mehra
How do you re-collect you working with Amjad khan saab
Please could you clear the air about this issue .
Thanks
Raj
Mumbai
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Hi Amitji,
It is really great to hear your views. This blog just re-confirms how well you communicate and makes fans like me very happy that we get to hear so often from you (and not just seach google news for your latest news). I have followed your movies since i was a kid and you are my most favorite actor!
Coming to the article about girl child, i personally think that it is huge shame about the treatment of girls in india. In most of the country, it is not possible for girls to venture out without attracting some sort of attention and the social discrimination they face is a sad fact. But i do think that with people like you raising the issue and the increased awareness, especially among the literate classes, we shall one day achieve a social balance where sex of a person is of no importance.
In any case, you can be rest assured that no matter what the magazines and papers say, you shall always have your fan base.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Respected Sir,
How do you recollect such details of something which happens every day in your life premieres,launches,interviews,promotions? It really takes a lot isnt it?
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
a simple reason behind this is all (electronic media, News papers and social organoizations) are over crowded in their field and they need some useless / edited remarks to get noticed….
and i must say celebreties knew this better than normal people.
and they always want you to react, because it gives them required publicity they want…. so its better to stick to old saying….. “Kutte bhonkte hi rehte hai aur hathi apni mast chal mai yoon hi gujar jata hai”
B Bye ! Cheers !!!
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Good one!!
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
First of all I don’t believe it.. I am hearing from AMITABH BACHAN Himself.
Sir,
I would like to congratulate you for making your blog as it would definitely bring you closer to your FANS..
As far, this story and other stories are concerned, I think urbane Indian are mature enough to understand the game played by media and holds no value to such stories. YES.. we do hear it as you are connected and all we can say is .. what crab?
YOU ARE A SUPERSTAR AND WOULD REMAIN ONE.. no matter who comes and who goes..
BEST OF LUCK for bhoothnath .. I am waiting for its release…
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
बचà¥à¤šà¤¨à¤œà¥€à¤•à¥€ बात का बतंगड - मिडीया कितने बनायेगी à¤à¥‚टमूट के बाल-बचà¥à¤šà¥‡ ?
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Made a Good point to give it back to the media…….Good one Sir.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Hi sir i am Anurag Stenford . I saw your movie “Ek Ajnabi” ,you done a very good roll in this .Your roll was of a serious man and i like serious man. Your every movie is full of enjoyment and gives some message. I like your movie “kabi alvida na kahna ” very much.Sir , please tell us about your childhood and from where you start your career ? please…..
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Dear Amitji,
I dont think that you should react to this type of comments. They should know that your first child is a daughter you love her very much.She has two children first is a son and second a daughter. Media people just want some masaledar news for their newspaper, channel etc. so they say such things. Ignore them we know what type of a person and that’s why we respect you. So please do not react to these people and spoil your health. Take Care
Shobha
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
In Poland we say at such situations: ‘You don’t know to laugh or to cry.’
Well, I think the greatest thing an actor needs to learn is distance to his fame and all the media.
And… ‘Khaike paan benaras wala..’ is so wonderful
Greetings and a bit of spring sun and blue sky from Poland, mr. Bachchan!
Ola
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
socially conscious organizations are not socially conscious!!!!
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Dear Sir,
I saw that episode specially on AAJ TAK, they were repeatedly showing the same clip and probably made a one hour documentary around this half a minute wish. I blame the media for choosing SENSATIONALISM over SENSITIVITY. Chep tricks that can hurt a person, mar a reputation just for the bloddy TRP.
They were after you over ABHI-ASH wedding. why can’t they be happy seeing a SUPERSTAR happy who in 4 decades spread HAPPINESS. why they want to go into his private life if he doesnot want them to be involved. Pls. spare our superstar - we have only one. this is my humble request.
I plead to media with folded hands help to fight the menace of DISCRIMINATION in this country and encourage a personality like AMITABH BACHHAN Who isymbolises INDIANESS in all its glory and help this country to remain UNITED.
Amitji very nice to c ur writings. i am confident that you will continue to inspire the humanity as you are born to inspire.
Long live humanity, Long live AMITABH BACCHAN!!!!!!!!
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Dear sir,
Wishing you a great life ahead.We are very happy that you have chosen a media to connect yourself with your fans across the world without bothering too much about their physical presence.In this way, you will meet so many people on this platform, who love you, adore you , idolize you but never try to disturb your private life.The organizations you are referring in your article they were doing the exact opposite. they want to create something for themselves by making you perturbed.They dont have creative energy so they will do what they do
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Dear Amitji,
An awesome reply to “socially conscious organization”.. Satte pe Satta..!! LOL..
Tejas
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Dear sir,i vividly remember how the media played up against you. Some how the media enjoys distorting facts to suit their convience.We r ur fans , we believe in you sir, and you r right about the article too.Heard about ur injury, hope u have now recoverd, get well soon sir .GOD BLESS YOU SIR and ur family , may u all continue to entertain us forever.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Hi amit sir,
Hoping that you are well and recovering from your injury.
Well, the point made by you is indeed a valid one. These kind of articles published might claim to provide research findings to a few but can also misguide someone depending upon how the person interprets the whole piece of information and uses it.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
US Citizen and a big fan of yours and still watches ‘Agnipath’ very often when chips are down. IMO this blog might create more chaos in bollywood industry. Wouldn’t something needs to be kept within fraternity? I don’t want my HERO to be sidelined/neglected. Yours personal interaction with Satrughan Sinha must not be made public by you. Differentiation between a Super Star and a Star must be maintained (wag the dog).
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Hi Amit ji. Its strange but true that 98% Indians are people, struggling to make ends meet, reach office on time, pay bills, have cordial relationships with wife, children and neighbours. They are frustrated to the core. And thats not without reasons. Look at daily traffic, electricity, water, housing, clothes, jobs issues. We live in very poor conditions. The frustration has to vent out. And here we have people who are looking to USPs for themselves and like one you mentioned who sent you legal notice. There are several like that, who are so UNHAPPY with OTHERS HAPPINESS.
Hope some day the politicians who run this conutry would have made enough money thru corruption and would then focus on counrty’s development. But looks like their greed is a hole bigger than Hell.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Dear Sir,
We live in a world of media consciousness
Our collected media consciousness
All seeing all being
We do not care about truth we care
About what is perceived as truth
What is fed to us as truth
What people think or say
Against us!!!!!
The media needs to accept their responponsibilty of not tinkering and polluting our minds with baseless and imaginative articles!!
All social organisations are busy spinning money and public attention. Thus, to expect any organisation to issue comments on this blog is a hard task.
Regards.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
How do you manage crticism despite your tremondous contribution to the nation and Indian cinema and ofcourse of various unknown charities we dont know about? Dont you think its injustice. I blow up the minute someone criticizes me after slogging the entire day .
Sir, I have also written to you earlier. Maybe I may get a reply on day and that day will be the golden moment of my life.
But I also think strongly you should slow down a bit.I hope you are aware that the entire nation comes to a halt when Amitabh Bachchan sneezes even.
You should take a holiday with Mrs.Bachchan after the release of Bhootnath and any immediate assignment.
But you should rest a little. We want our children to grow up seeing you just the way we did.I was born when Sholay was released.And i watch Sholay and Anand atleast 3 times a week.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
Very good point Amitabh about the article related to skip breakfast and produce girls which was there in almost all leading papers. A point has come that we as a family have gone back to viewing DD News since it is the only real news channel now, others have gone from bad to worse. I can relate to your misgivings both as a celebrity and as a fellow human with a certain intellectual demands. Maybe its time for your ABC Corp to launch a real news channel which matches the standards set by the BBC and the CNN of the world. My management studies say that demand fuels supply and if this is what media supplies then god bless those who demand it. If the India of tommorrow is these demanding folks then god help this country - my country - your country. Cheers
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
respected sir,
on a certian interview you stated that you won’nt write an autobiography because ,firstly you don’t like to use words ‘I’ and ‘we’ and u don’t think u have good writing skills either.Refering to ur blogs till date one cant justify the later reason while on the first stand of not using the words ‘I’ and ‘WE’ WOULD PROBABLY help you clear the mispresentation done by the electronic media in most of ur past through an autobiography.this is just my personal opinion while writing one is entirely up to u sir.
yours sincerely,
pratik parulekar .
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Dont worry Amitji, this kind of situations arise in India, actually the Indian media is so immature except a few guys. Their immaturity is displayed by people working in Star News and Aaj Tak, these two channels are epitome of useless media practices. They need situations like these, so that they can exploit them to the fullest and garner all those useless TRP ratings. They fail to understand that the kind of news, which are always manipulated, they broadcast can really hurt someone to the core. As sane individuals we can just ignore them, like we ignore monkeys troubling us when we go to some temple.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
hi amitji, im gr8 fan of u frm my childhood, i grownup watching ur movies and sachin’s batting. it’s an gr8 idea to blog abt urself , by this im able to speak to u ..
we love you always amitji , ur india’s pride.
wish you n ur family happyness and health n more movies in coming years.
mere angane me thumhara movies hi dekethe hain …hoo mere angane me..
so keep doing good movies…..
keep rocking as u do always…………….namasthe anna ..
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Respected Mr. Bachchan,
Hat’s off to you.You need to clarify in this world for every allegation put nor else people would think otherwise.They may think that you are an escapist.So reacting to what is written about on you or your family shouldn’t be tolerated.You need to act accordingly.
U just keep doing it..As the old saying goes, when an elephant walks dogs bark!
you are like wine. Gets better with age
Pawan Sharma
Noida,
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Dear Amitabh
Thanks for sharing this with us. Media is always been like that. They try to read between the lines. Everyone trying to ride on your success and so does media.
We had poem in Hindi book from youd dad -
Chal mardane, seena taane; Hath hilate, Paav badhaate..
Man muskate, gaate geet!!
Regards,
Sanjay Sonar
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
haha..
This is how today media projects reality and reelty of its own!
to make up stories, or just twist them in such a manner, that its hard to understand whats true and whats not.
Its not that I’m totally blaming the media, because our demand towards what can be called ‘news’ is also one of the factors responsible!
But to manipulate truth, simply to sell and make money is wrong!
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Sir, I have been a great fan of yourgoodself and shatruji for last 36 years and it pains me to see that shatruji keeps making unneccasy digs at you.For me yourgoodself, shatruji and Vinodji (Vinod Khanna) formed the best possible pairs of action heroes our Industry has ever produced besides Dharamji . Yourgoodself and Shatruji were the best in acting and dialoguesand had great chemistry between you two.It’s a pity now you guys no more work together thus depriving us of the joy to see such dynamic actors with great personality sharing the screen space, something which is now missing among todays actors.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
I think he is absolutely right
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Hannah Arendt called modern democracy the great triumph of the ‘lie’. Politics, the media, the advertising world (assuming that the latter two do not just merge into each other beyond a point or that the same does not happen with the first two!) in very different way attest to the ‘truth’ of Arendt’s observation. In many ways the ‘lie’ is is the structural principle of all three (hence your ‘failure’ in politics, the ‘history’ of your discomfort with the media, your relative lack of ’savviness’ in terms of advertising yourself, all three probably give you a rather clean chit of character in this matter!).
For the ancient Greeks, the ‘false’ wasn’t just what we would think of as the opposite of the ‘truth’. For them the ‘truth’ used in a way to ‘deceive’ would also have been considered the ‘false’. A statement could be literally true as it stands but used to frame a larger ‘lie’. Following this logic there is always a ‘lie’ lurking at the heart of every truth. At the very least the truth can always be perverted to produce the very opposite effect.
Politics, advertising, the media, all three in modern democracies are in the business of manufacturing the ‘lie’ any given day not only by engaging in narratives that are manifestly untrue but in far more toxic fashion by mangling or mischievous selection to produce ’stories’ that deceive precisely because these might be ‘true’ in some sense.
This is the sort of thing you’ve been referring to. Because you’ve been such an extraordinary and really unparalleled force in Bombay cinema, because you’ve been such a stunning cultural presence for so many decades, because you continue to be ‘relevant’ by every definition of this term, the media rewards you by treating you to its choicest set of ‘lies’! There is surely something rather dismaying in this kind of targeting. One understands all the ideological dimensions of this ‘targeting’ and yet even after one has analyzed all the reasons and so forth one is still a bit stumped as to the intense negativity directed at you (either directly or by way of ‘attacking’ everyone surrounding you from Abhishek to Amar Singh, or even a director like Ram Gopal Varma who is now seen as too attached to you) or the extent to which the media is always hunting for a new excuse with which to frame a new ‘lie’ around the name ‘Bachchan’.
In this regard it is a superb and pragmatic decision on your part to begin your blog. Because such issues on a daily basis could hardly be addressed in the regular media channels, print or otherwise. The blog allows you to publish unedited interviews that have not been distorted by the media to produce provocative copy or to respond to something in the media or elsewhere in the most direct sense. In general it allows you to get out your side of the story (in a rather hilarious irony the media is now fulminating against even the fact that you began a blog! They attack you for daring to write what you wish on your very own blog!) instantly. I think it empowers you greatly but also empowers those like myself who have forever been among your greatest ‘followers’ but who might have been disappointed by your seeming inability to be more assertive in answering your detractors. I should say in this regard that all your recent interviews have satisfied me precisely for this very reason. You have consistently been forceful in your responses and this was certainly needed.
I should end here with a final thought. Much as I’ve always been disgusted by the ways in which the Bombay film media has operated I have been equally revolted by the absence of film industry voices when it comes to supporting you in moments of relative crisis. I notice that many have emerged to ‘denounce’ Anurag Basu (I myself was quite offended by his statements though he now claims he was ‘misquoted’) but no one bothered to come out (with very rare exceptions) when the Thackerays were doing far worse recently! Understandably the stakes are higher when one speaks up against a Thackeray as opposed to Anurag Basu but if public figures who are relatively shielded by their stature in society cannot take such ‘risks’, cannot feel a greater sense of responsibility in this regard who else can? I think that with greater ‘power’ there is greater ‘responsibility’. Of course not everyone who did not ‘defend’ you when the recent political fallout occurred were ‘afraid’. Many simply chose not to. One might argue that by the same token public figures, even if not politicians, ought to be addressing other kinds of issues rather regularly. I am sympathetic to such an idea. But it seems to me that in this instance the ‘obligation’ on the part of the industry was a bit greater as these are people who know you, who’ve interacted with you, who are ‘friends’, who in instances even ‘owe’ you in some fashion or the other. Yet there was no real support offered in any meaningful measure.
“Jeevan main apne man ka ho to achcha hai, na ho to zyada achcha hai”
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
hi sir!….kaise ho aap….
i want to salute your effort in your life….hw do u get so much energy,….
and hw take failure…or hw should one take failure in life….
please marg darshan kijiye…..and i deeply appreciate your acting ….
thank you
regards
George
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Dear amit ji
i guess that that “socially conscious organization” is more interested in getting free publicity (and a mention of NGO’s name on front page of newspapers) than balancing girl ratio in population.
Anyways, we request you to bring us more entertaining movies and ignoring such jokers.
Enjoy
akash
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Hi Sir,
I have been an unabashed fan of urs. Whenever ur old movies come on TV i make it a point to watch them. I request you not to pay heed to the electronic media, it has become a mischief monger with no ethics and no morals. It is stupid that ur desire for a Grand Son, should be so twisted around. Most of us have some desire or other. Sir, knowing you and your large heart, i am very much sure, that you are not the kind of person who would discriminate between girl child and male child. I myself am the father of 2 lovely girls, and for me i feel these days, boy or girl does not count.
Sir, i have a humble request to make regarding your blog. Try dividing ur posts into more categories, so that navigation can be easier and much better. And when time permits, please do take a look at my blog sir.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
Very nice….also it is true that what we speak can be easily manipulated the way others want, anyway I am sure all wjo read this will understand that being a star is not easy. I am looking forward to all your new movies. All the best for Sarkar Raj.
Mukund
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
the entire world wants to interfere why cant they live him alone for gods sake or else let the same thing happen with them also and how they react thereafter
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
Wow! Is this really THE Amitabh Bachchan, BLOGGING?!
Going by the blog content, hell yes this IS AB! 
The media does have its sensationalism to cater to, I think its more to do with the audience though..! Two sides of the same sikka.. thankfully not the Sholay type!
Hearteningly loving and responsible comments by AB on the girl child. And who wouldn’t want a girl child, except that letting go of her would be perhaps the greatest pain in life! Its such a wonderful morning today! I really should have stopped that pretty girl near Tech Square today and asked her her name!
–Vijay.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Moreover, the media is very efficient in targeting a person, even the general public, without knowing(or should I say, pretending to not know) the whole truth.
So, the ‘person’ gets defamed very easily, but when the innocence of the same person is proved, it doesn’t even reveal it properly! Sad to say, that person is another target of there selfish work..
Just another person, for a news.
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Sir with lots and lots of respect —— Yes I remember this whole episode and later on in one of the interview you explaining this whole thing. India’s media is getting worst than here (North America so to speak). It is strange that skipping breakfast news was also in one of the leading news paper “Vancouver Sun†here in Vancouver Canada yesterday and I remember discussing this with my wife yesterday morning.
Sir, nothing about your injury, how come? How are you doing? I can’t even say if you are at the studio, you must be well because you are known to push yourself even in pain as you have been doing it this time and have done it before many times.
Take care Sir and please do write about your injury and health in general.
With lots and lots of respect this is Deepak from Vancouver ( Canada)
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Dear Mr. Amitabh Bachchan,
I am simply overwhelmed by the fact that you have become accessible through this blog.
I am touched by your humility and acknowledgement of the hand of providence in what ever you have achieved by hardwork and brilliance.
When uncharitable comments disturb you, pray this line taken from a religious text: Give me a heart that doesn’t take offence.
Warm regards!
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Dear Amitji,
It is no secret that you have been favourate whipping boy of politicians, sometime media as well for obvious reason of getting instant publicity and guranteed eye balls. However, I was shocked to hear Mr. Anurag Basu’s take on you today who belongs to your fraternity. I wonder how one hit film can give courage to people to engage is such loose and immature talk.
We all love to see you on screen and hence keep going till your body allows……
One thing I wish to know from you. There are reports that Ramu is planning to re-remake Sholay once again. Will you be part of the project, if offered?. I wish your answer is negative.
Warm Regards
Arun
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
अमित जी
जो तथाकथित सामाजिक संसà¥à¤¥à¤¾à¤¯à¥‡à¤‚ à¤à¤¸à¤¾ कहतीं हैं और सेलेबà¥à¤°à¤¿à¤Ÿà¤¿à¤¯à¥‹à¤‚ की कही गयी बातों को तोड़ मरोड़ कर पबà¥à¤²à¤¿à¤¸à¤¿à¤Ÿà¥€ का आसान तरीका अपनातीठहैं वे à¤à¤¸à¥€ बातों मे नमक मिरà¥à¤š लगाकर और उसे आम आदमी तक पहà¥à¤à¤šà¤¾ कर सà¥à¤µà¤¯à¤® ही बालक और बालिका शिशà¥à¤“ं में à¤à¥‡à¤¦ पैदा करने की दोषी हैं । इस सà¥à¤¥à¤¿à¤¤à¤¿ में वे किस पà¥à¤°à¤•à¤¾à¤° से ‘सामाजिक संसà¥à¤¥à¤¾ ‘ होने या फ़िर ‘सचà¥à¤šà¥€ पतà¥à¤°à¤•à¤¾à¤°à¤¿à¤¤à¤¾’ का दावा कर सकते है ? और हम यह तो नहीं à¤à¥‚ल रहे कि मूल समसà¥à¤¯à¤¾ ‘बालिकाओं की à¤à¥à¤°à¥‚ण हतà¥à¤¯à¤¾ ‘ है न कि माता पिता में बालक या बालिका शिशॠकी इचà¥à¤›à¤¾ का होना । अगर अमिताठबचà¥à¤šà¤¨ के कहने पर लोग बालक या बालिका चाहने लगते हैं , तो फ़िर यह à¤à¥€ याद रखें कि उसी अमिताठबचà¥à¤šà¤¨ के कहने पर लोग अपने बचà¥à¤šà¥‹à¤‚ को पोलियो की खà¥à¤°à¤¾à¤• à¤à¥€ पिलाने à¤à¥‡à¤œà¤¤à¥‡ हैं । मारà¥à¤•à¥‡à¤Ÿà¤¿à¤‚ग को हम पतà¥à¤°à¤•à¤¾à¤°à¤¿à¤¤à¤¾ या समाज सेवा का दरà¥à¤œà¤¾ नहीं दे सकते ।
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April 24th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
hello amitji
well it is the habit of the media to u know exaggerate things…they r not even sparing what “the great khali” eats and drinks!!toh aap toh bohot bade superstar ho sir..aap kya expect karte ho aur!!!but u know i really appreciate u sir..coz the way u handle the media..not only u..but ur whole family..way to go sir!:)
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