Posted on: May 5, 2008 - 11:38 pm
Nasik, May 5, 2008 11:07 pm
In the middle of wind swept dry terrain, bearded and wigged with glue, Shaheen of MidDay sms’s me with a whole line of questions and wants instant response. They always do, because their page is always on closing !
‘You are being paid to blog on Bigadda’
Really now ! This is my personal blog, why would I take money to blog on my own site ! I get paid to work in Movies, TV shows, commercials, not to express my personal views to the public, that too on my own platform.
‘Bigadda is an Anil Ambani group venture, hence the added interest’
My personal relationship with Mr Ambani has got nothing to do with this. Bigadda is a medium for my blog. They are the service provider ; my own technical knowledge being low. I am not the Brand Ambassador for Bigadda, I am merely using their services till my own website comes up.
‘Will you set your own blogging site like other stars’
I have just started blogging and enjoying the medium. My complete website is presently under construction by Zapak.com and shall soon be presented to the world. Till then I shall continue blogging through Bigadda.
‘Will you be launching your own website and what will it be called’
Work is in progress on my site and it should be ready in a few weeks time. Once that happens, I shall blog from my site. A fine team of people are working on the site and I am happy with the progress.
‘How long is your contract with Bigadda’
Zapak and Bigadda are service providers and I am happy with the way they have been handling my blog and in the building of my website. More than a contract it is the relationship that counts, which I hope should last a lifetime !
Now, why would Mid Day be interested in all this ? Do I sense a feeling of insecurity !!??
There are some blatant errors made by other media, which need clarification to set records straight -
CLARIFICATION
Mumbai Mirror Dated April 30, 2008
Section : FILM
Title : ‘Promises to keep…
By line : Kunal M Shah
‘In 1983 Amitabh had met with an accident..’
Correction : The year was 1982.
‘was admitted to Chennai’s KJ Hospital, where he stayed for seven months…’
Correction : The accident happened in Bangalore, where I was treated for a few days. I was never brought to Chennai or admitted to KJ Hospital. I was brought to Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai, where I stayed for approximately 2 months.
CLARIFICATION
Asian Age Dated April 29, 2008 Page 29
Section : Movies
Title : Amar names house after Aishwarya
Written by : RAK
‘The much disputed land owned by Big B in Daulatpur village in the district of Barabanki, where he plans to build a girls school….’
Retort : By what authority are you calling the land disputed ? We have clear possession of this land and your remark is wrong and defamatory. Bring proof of its disputed status or offer a corrected apology.
Namaskar, Shubh Ratri, Shabba Khair, Satriakaal, Good Night - been up since 4:00 am !!
Amitabh Bachchan
May 5th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Hi sir,
I enjoy reading your blog especially when you take on media. ha ha they call themselves torch bearers of information and do not even bother to correct / recheck their own info. Looks like too much of self belief
Regards,
Varun
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
I am amazed at your writing skills Mr. Bachchan!!
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Dear Mr Bachchan,
“a good life is like a bitch every body gets to screw except u.” …..
‘marrying a currently hot actress is like jumping out of the plane without the parachute exciting for the first few moments and later u land with a thud….”
wish u a healthy and a happy life and keep up the good work…..
eternally
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
ARE WE ON THE SAME TIME
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
sir,
its so nice to find u here with us,,,,,,,,,,between us….
always wanted 2 ask 1 thing from you can i ask now?????????
sir ek baar news paper me padha tha ke aapne tirupati balaji mandir me kuch 2-3 crore rupees donate kiye the i only want to know that y you done that…………….i mean itne rupees me kitne garibo ka mahine bhar ka khana ho sakta tha…………………………….fir aapne donate kyo kiya…..kisi aise welfare wale kaam me kyo lagaya????????????????????????
sir i would be honoured if you answere this question for me……………
its my request………
ur fan
Parth Chauhan
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
hello sir,
it’s feeling gr8 to be d first to comment. sir i have a request, sir why don’t you shut raj thackrey’s mouth for once and all. sir i am a reall fan of your father and you. i really like the madhushalla. sir i would be greatful if you tell me from where to grab one copy of it in hindi
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Dear Sir,
I just feel good whenever I read your messages. I also rarely see one or two using an offensive language. ofcourse everybody have their right to convey what they want but if only people maintain a line …
Anyways I wanted to tell you that you are the best !!!
With lots of respect and love,
Praveen
New Jersey
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
OK GOOD NIGHT
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Namaskar, Shubh Ratri, Shabba Khair, Satriakaal, Good Night -
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Very Well said .
Good night .
-Krisna
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
Good Evening,
I read that you will do a tour this year. Will you come in Europe and particularly in France ?
Moreover I would like to applaud you for your roles in movies like Khabbi Khushi Kabbhi Gham (sorry i do not speak hindi), Kank, and moreover Nishab and Cheeni Kum.
Best Regards and good night
Isabelle
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Hi Mate,
Can you please use a Bigger FONT for your Blog.
Wud be more comfy reading…
Thanks
Aparna
http://www.aparnaonline.com
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
hi,
maybe you are overexposing through this medium ,please dont clarify each & every move , those who are questioning , dont deserve answers , they know the truth , their minds just won’t register it , its pointless
take care
mamta
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
shubh ratri…sir
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Big B, you dont have to react when any dog barks. React to only the sensible ones.
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
hi friend how r u ? dear frnd i also like to share my views to public i like to be famous like u but i am trying my luck,but still i am requesting u to read my blog and comment on it .plzzz plzz plzzz
http://www.kanikaks.blogspot.com
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
You seem to be addicted to to your blog, as many of us here are also! Look forward to seeing you website coming. It seems a lot of your posts are just clearing up misconstrued media stories. I think it would be nice if you included more personal anecdotes and what happens during some of your long days.
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Dear AB sir,
I don’t remember how and when did u became my favorite actor. All i can recall when i grew up to an age where i cant understand movie and film things a bit… i liked you and looked up to you as some super creature.
I m very happy… that you always proved that you are my super hero… by all the mean a man can go through… a nice son, a loving husband, a cool daddy… and such a wonderful human being.
I am 29 yr old now and work as faculty member for an IAS coaching in Delhi… and i remember when i was asked about my ideal personality in an interview for faculty job… i was honest and told Amitabh Bachchan… I could easily see few lines on interviewer’s forehead…. i was out of place by saying this.
I got back to him.. and told.. i admire him not because he has larger than life image in reel and real life… but its his consistency, politeness, dedication, strength and ability to resurface after a bad pahse is commendable. In deed you are one of the greatest actor ever of the universe. But more than that.. you are a greatest human being!
Loads of love and best regards..
Ritesh
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
hmmmmmmmmm……………blog … sahi hain.. jo achi service provide karenge that use karenge.. free world.. democracy… as in films so in personal life…. hmmmmmm……4 baje se… thats giving loads of pain to yourself… have a nice dream……. but still i will say.. Keep blogging.
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
My name is Anubhav Srivastava and I am a university student. I have been an avid follower of your blog since its inception. I really like your articulate responses to the various situations concerning you. I also admire the fact that despite being a so busy, you have committed yourself to updating the blog every single day.
Since this blog provides me the opportunity to get in touch with you, I would like to mention that I am currently in the process of making a documentary that seeks to investigate the mentality of winners. For this, I intend to interview several successful and influential people all over India. I am trying to gain insight into the thought process of achievers as the information would be of immense value to everyone trying to replicate the success achieved by their role models. I have already conducted interviews with Dr. Kiran Bedi and Mr. Deepak Puri, the chairman of Moser Baer.
I would request you to consider granting me an interview as the average person would be tremendously influenced by your success story. Your words would demonstrate that success is achievable by anyone if they believe in themselves. The interview would instill hope and determination into young people who aspire to achieve something in life.
I request you to kindly give me a chance to prove that the documentary has the potential to make a significant impact. I would able to do this by sending you a DVD containing excerpts of the interviews already conducted. The footage won’t be longer than 5 minutes so it wouldn’t consume much of your precious time. I am confident that after viewing the footage you would definitely consider taking some time out of your hectic schedule to grant an interview.
Regards,
Anubhav Srivastava
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
respected Sir,
Wow , u r on a roll! Media does need to understand and aceept the concept of accountability.
goodnight sir.
enjoy nashik !
regards
divvy
P.s. No comments for the health minister ? its gona be all over the papers tomorrw…
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:01 am
Dear Sir,
Why don’t you join Politics. A political party has been launched by Professionals to bring better governance in the country. Every Indian deserves a better quality of living and this is possible only if professionals join politics and bring in better governance. You may login to the website http://www.ppi.net.in for more information.
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:01 am
I think you are in taj residency nasik now.
Yes I agree with you sir.The unstoppable time always goes according to it’s instinct.Couple of weeks back one of my friends was arguing with me about luck.
He doesn’t believe in luck.I used to disbelief it but now I believe and believe it firmly.He was saying that he had never been unlucky.though i didn’t believe him but i said to him that time was luck.And time is very generous,It keeps showing it’s color…………………….
What is bad luck ?First step towards good luck.
what is death?first step towards Resurrection.
what is good luck?first step towards bad luck.
what is life?million steps towards death.
Time!!
Good night
Titash rakshit roy
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:02 am
Just a line to say Happy Cinco de Mayo. Not that you celebrate it, but what the heck.
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:03 am
dearestttt amiitabb
the happiest moment in the life of a man is when he becomes dad :). i am sure tht u will agree with me 2 a great extent .. but if there is anything in this entire world tht can give a close
competition to the previous one, i guess ..it has to be when a child picks up the mantle of his dad and carries the legacyyyyyy on :)…
. there is no need for one to be a rocket scientist or an expert in remote sensing to believe tht u were extremly proud when ur sun abhiisek started acting :)…
just like u, i believe there is a wonderful man somewhere up in heaven who iss extremly happy coz his little son has picked up his mantle of writing :)… no points for gueeing his name.. he is one and onlyy.
a gift to literature …”"harivansh rai bachan”"”…
for some reason i feel tht , his soul might be leaping with joy coz u are using wht uncle loved most “writing ” as a medium to connect to this world… may these words echo in the depths of ur beautiful soul tht the heart of your dad beets for u with an everlasting love for being his little son who has picked up his mantle :).. … the saying is soo tue “” pen is mightier than a sword “”.. a soldier picks up a sword to fight for his king, but i think, u holding a pen is a tribute to harivansh unclee.. so continuee writing coz he is with u and we want u 2 writeee :)…
let not one stop u.. if the blessing of ur parents r with u, who can be against u ?????.. the answer os Noone with a capital N :)…
so , as u go to sleep tonight, feel the love and blessing of ur parents enveloping u . :).. so , paste a cheerful smile on ur face :)..
take a chill pill coz u have looks 2 kill :).. kyaa kare agge or koi line nahi soojjjhhii. :)) ….
may peace be with yaaa:)
ur lil bro
subiiii
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:04 am
right replies for wrong people..:)
Namaskar, Shubh Ratri, Shabba Khair, Satriakaal, Good Night ..
i remember my father really liked you the way you said these words during KBC…
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:04 am
Hi Mister Bachchan,
I want to know when you will come to France? Cause I want to be here to welcome you!
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:04 am
There’s no controlling for the spread of wrong information by the media and there’s no process to authentify that.We should have a process to control that.But that thing is …… who cares .
Good night… Mr. Bachchan
Sweet dream
regards
Aditya
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:06 am
Dear Amitji,
It become addiction of your blogs!!
Keep writing!
We love and admire you sir,
With Love,
Anish
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:06 am
Good Night Sir Do take good care of your self!
Lots Of Love N Regards.
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:06 am
PS: I wish you the best, God bless you, take care.
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:06 am
I have a solution for you, AB… start charging money for every question asked by media and you will see that they wont be interested in meddling with you again
But if i were you then i would have done the same…thats why i have my name as Bunty as in Bunty n Babli 
Just like in the west, pay a price for everything..ranging from exclusive pics–>party pic, marriage pic, kid pic etc etc. Let them start opening their money purse, while you could either keep that money or pass it onto someone else. Try that and the problem may be solved
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:09 am
Many a times some newspapers/magazines include crap.This is not to deny their important role as an institution, but there are instances where just childish writing and sensation is visible.The section on films and personalities do also sometimes contain all subjective and immature commentary- unwarranted personal information and that also all rumors.
Obviously people want that kind of sensation, so gets printed and further fueled by mass media effects.
I am not sure why it is important to argue with such immature writers, who may not be probably understanding meaning of words they are using in legal/social context.
There is famous Dilbert principle which says that - do not argue with idiots, since they get you down to their level and then they defeat you.
Mr. Bachchan, why dont you write on various issues being faced by India or world as such or even philosophy or poetry may be.
Your words will be powerful in terms of impacting the though process of huge amount of people and the best art form and donation
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:10 am
Dear Sir,
It gives me great please to know that you were on the blog at the same time as I was. Unfortunately for me, my comment stays in moderation for I do not know how long a time. Anyway, I hope you do get to read my comments. I am amazed at how people from prominent news reporting agencies make mistaked like these. I have seen a lot of them online as well and such laxity in their job astonishes me. Being a professional in the software industry, if I mis-represent any information in my job, I would immediately be out of one. I have to always give my claims with proof associated and I am surprised at how easily people can make remarks in the news media and just get away with it.
Good that you do ask for an apology as it is deserving. Its work time for me so, time to get off to work! I hope to talk to you this way regularly.
My best wishes for you and your family.
Regards,
Sarang-
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:11 am
Baazeecha-e-atfal hai duniya mere aage>>
hota hai shab-e-roz tamaasha mere aage
(Baazeecha-e-atafl==Children’s playround)
May 5 2008
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:12 am
Sir i realized something that KBC’s gift for you was not the money but the importance of getting connected to the roots of our country and countrymen. From a teacher to a small business man, from a student to a professional, from a doctor to a lawyer what you felt was the joy in their eye, the respect in their gesture for you and not the money they were to win. Wasn’t that the best feeling? You are indeed much more than money to all of us. This feeling cant be bought by any amount of money. No FORBES list can ever calculate something that worth. Simply priceless.
Sir i wanted to tell you one more thing……..
Jab koi baat bigad jaye jab koi mushkil pad jaye…….hum denge saath tera oh Hum nava…….
Last blog i wrote something for you, i guess you would have missed because of many of the replies. i would like to tell you once again.
aapke liye dil se kuch baaten likhi hai…….gaur farmayega
kehte hai log tuzhko
tu is zameen ka nahi kahi aur se aaya hai
Main kehta hoon tu is dharti ka nahi sitaron se aaya hai.
kehte hai log tuzhko
teri raushni khatam hai tu bhujhane wala hai
main kehta hoon teri raushini amar hai tu woh sitaara hai
kehte hai log tuzhko
tu barbad kar raha sabko tuzhe paisa pyara hai
main kehta hoon jeene ka maksad hai sabka tu woh ishara hai
kehte hai log tuzhko
tu aisa hai waisa hai tere liye tera parivaar hi saara hai
main kehta hoon tumne hume parivar mana yeh upkar tumhara hai
kehte hai log tuzhko
tu SHARABI hai, tu Ganga kinare waala hai
main kehta hoon tere hothon mein madhu aur tere khoon mein madhushaaala hai…..
love you always……
sumit
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:13 am
Hats off to your ability to stay awake for so long.
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:13 am
Respected Dear Amitji,
It is very endearing on your part to find a platform so that we get a sense of emotional satisfaction that our Amit uncle has left ‘The Door Ajar’ for us. We are greatly indebted to you and Shri Anil Ambani ji that now we can exchange thoughts through this medium and gives us relief and pleasure that now we are able to know you more as a person. We feel emotionally attached to you and we thank to you for understanding our sentiments. Amit uncle i adore you from the bottom of my heart and wish someday my dream would be fulfilled and you would respond to me in person. Just waiting eagerly,
With regards and lots of love,
JYOTSNA
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:13 am
Hello Mr.Bachchan,
I dont know who raised the queston about your blog ,but it really seems to be political and Proffesional blog at times rather than personal blog,i dont mean that you should reveal,your personal life, but you give clarification and discus political items and to add touch you include some out of family things which are professional things ,strictly not personal.it amazes me who ever posed that question is a good observer.So there is noway that your blog is a personal and private blog,its a strictly written Political and Proffesional blog ,and to answer ‘why’,your blog has these normal words: U.P,Ramadoss,Land,Amarsingh,Anurag basu,Mumbai Mirror,magazines,Congress ,Indra Gandhi,Salim Khan etc..
And everybody is loving,enjoying and reading and giving feed back and replying,so its good blog.But dont clutter & confuse minds of people by saying its your personal and private blog
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:14 am
Have a great night, Big B!! Sleep tight…..don’t let the bugs bite!
Sometimes I think we as people are able to connect with you because we can relate to you as a human being with normal varied emotions and responses!
I just admire and love n support you all the way ……so far I haven’t really felt disconnected with you. And who are we to judge you when we ourselves are prone to respond to all the +ves n -ves around us day in n out!
Looks like MidDay has lot of empty space to fill!
Love n respect,
Shilpa, Canada
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:14 am
SirG,
Your killer instinct is showing and you have made the media open their eyes and start reading your blogs. What an IDEA!!
Reading about your website under development gives me goose bumbs.
Your blog is here to stay!! I am excited and impatient.
Your mention of Illustrated weekly and StarDust is very appropriate since at that time these were the top weekly and monthly magazines.
They did influence our young minds at that time.
I run a printing press myself since 1980 and I know proof reading was always a mammoth task. Dates and names and typographical errors, human errors.
Your eagle’s eye intelligence has caught up with that, and for me it means had you not been an ACTOR (IF) publishing would have been the alternative.
It amuses us SirG, people (editors) you just mentioned know you since more than 30 years yet they couldn’t assess your intelligence and memory, and how you managed to blind them with your STARDOM.
You also mention about the insecurity….they are drowning into…
While writing, hardly they must have imagined in their dreams that a day will come when Internet will be available and there will be a blog by the very person they tried to write off. Its time they face you…Its TIME.
I stand by as a witness in the BIG B JANTA COURT… (Shant raha courtachi karyavahi chalu ahe…)
Your self crowned CHELA,
Vinod Agarwal (finishing next month a 2 year full time course in Business of Films and Television at Whistling Woods International. Also launched a mobile application http://www.onkia.mobi (BETA) to VIEW UPLOAD SHARE and EARN from One minute Video clips on mobile. Exclusive content which cant be saved or transferred.)
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:16 am
i really donno sir what to say…..!!1 i am speechless……….too impressed with whatever u write
i have recommended ur blog to so many of my frnds …i am learning new things everyday frm what u r writing………..
its going to help us all in our jouney of life ……….thank u sir.
thank u so much……..reply sir if possible (i had mailed u earlier..in the blog when u said i am flying to india)
with warmth and deep respect for u sir
dr aditya
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:17 am
If my name is spelled or pronounced incorretly I feel irritated and sometimes my voice shows my irritation.
How much can you bear? Are these guys doing it just to be talked about (Like I mentined in my comment in your post just before this one) or they are actually ignorant?
I belong to the same field ie media, not as a writer but as a revenue generator. Its a basic practice to get your facts right before put across for public consumption like its for us ie the marketing guys. We need to know our facts and can’t afford to mix up. So it amazes me to see such well known and respected publishing houses making such basic mistakes.
Pathetic!
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:17 am
Hello Sir,
I am Vamshidhar Reddy from hyderabad, presently near Los Angles, California.I grew up watching your movies.I consider it an honor to write this reply which you may read directly…
Recently I was telling my wife about the amount of work you are doing at this age and the tensions you are going thru…firstly it was the Govt holding you guilty for any movement you make,Ramadoss issue,Raj TachKrey,Shatrugan Sinha,Anurag,and the recent Salim Khan and when I read about people asking you weired questions if you are a brand ambassador to this blog, I am doubtful if you are having a peaceful sleep everyday.
Hats off to you sir,All of us know that these things will end pretty soon, I am hopeful and it would be my gratest acheivement in life , If I am any minutest help to you.
Best Regards,
Vamshi
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:18 am
Dear Sir ,
We are in Mumbai regarding treatment of our son Arjunuday and out awareness campaign on Rare Blood Group Donors , Will be happy if you give us 5 minutes of your valued time.
Today our loving ramdoss said some inspiring words that he did not want children to take up smoking or drinking in imitation of the actor doing it on screen.
“I don’t want that because of Mr Amitabh Bachchan millions of children take up smoking or take up alcohol and all that,” Ramadoss told a prime news channel . Million of us were expecting this from him , any ways I do not smoke , drink or eat non veg just because of you and always take my little son for polio drops again because of you .
A simple message for health minister .
Grow Up Buddy ..
Godbless Mr. Bachchan
Lots of Love
Tulika Rahul Verma
http://www.rarebloodgroups.org
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:19 am
Sleep well Amit ji.
Subh ratri. (Dobra Noc in Polish
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:19 am
Ciao Big B!
Have a nice week. Kisses to you, to the sweet Jaya, and to Abhi-Ash.
Goodnight! Buonanotte from Milan!
Celeste
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:20 am
chodiye na duniya ko. life is only one so live life kingsize! take care and enjoy
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:21 am
Dear Sir,
I have grown up watching your movies.I have always been a great fan of your great acting skills. But now I admire you most for your courage to face unwarranted, unsolicited critisicm, unnecessory dragging into stupid issues and still under such circumstances you keep yourself cool. I just couldn’t stop myself visiting your blog regularly to know your thoughts on various topics. I just feel sorry for the people like Raj thackery who are making intolerable remarks against a person of your stature.
You have always been my idol and whenever I feel frustated in my life I look up to you as my inspiration. And I thank you for that.
with warm regards
milind
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:21 am
dear sir,
well a lot to say, but i will ask a question thats not related with ur films or even u as a person, still i feel u can answer this the best, as I have often seen ur interviews which refelctsur faith in GOD, am too a firm believer of gOD and agree that watever happens , happens because of his desire, but sir, wen God can control everything why he give pain and suffering to so many people, why so much injustice. Some people call it a due for ur mistakes, but sir can a father make a child suffer severly even if he had commietd biggest mistake? and further if a leaf cant move without the order of GOD, how can anyone commit mistake w/o his order?? So, is it like GOD only makes us to do mistakes, and he only punishes us???
I could never get any answer from anybody except sarcastic smiles and regular comments like” dnt think much at this tender age of 21″ But I believe u can atleast give a directional reply.
Please reply sir, I knw its not related with ur personal life, but its related with life.. and I think u can best define the ways of life..
waiting for ur reply curiously, and just hope for it
Prarthna
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:22 am
Dear Mr Bachchan,
Lot of people on earth feel insecure when good and able people come together. I guess such is the case about your friendship with Mr Ambani and Mr. Amar Singh.
My only suggestion is don’t ever give any head to people who keep commenting about their involvement in your life. At the end of the day the people who stand for you are the people who matters.
Regards
Sameer
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:22 am
Respected Sir
For you me you are “THE acting school”. I cannot describe my feelings for you and the impact you have had on my life. In a population of a billion that adores you if you read this comment of mine , I would consider it as my biggest day in my life. Meeting you one day , remains and will remain my biggest dream of this life.
I personally feel , you have had so many challenges in life on many fronts but you never lost your dignity. “The alphabets for the world start with A , B , C but yours starts with C H A R I S M A …. apki duniya alag hain .. you are .. you are …… different .. and be proud that …huh uh .. that you are different !!” ….Black remains my fav film .. every scene of yours gives me goosebumps .. have seen it 25 times.
Agneepath , is a film that taught me “attitude” … It remains a classic and I have seen that 40 times.
I still cry when I see a dialogue , before you sing O Saathi Re .. ” Main koi Neta , Abhineta , Leader Nahi” …
Cannot wait for THE LAST LEAR … Sir , I am the biggest fan of yours.
I also like Al Pacino .. and do not have idea if you have met him personally Sir. It would be a great meeting , If you both work together it will be the biggest film of the century. I am sure you have seen his work in Godfather , Scarface , Dog Day Afternoon (1975) and Scent of a Woman.
Sir , I have always believed what you said , Bollywood ( I know you do not like this word ) .. work differently than Hollywood and its wrong to say it needs to learn anything from Hollywood. I only wish Hollywood sees more of your work and the day it happens , they will know what they have missed for years ! .. We are glad you are a part of us ..
In this glamour world , people tend to forget that you are a human being and give you crap so easily , criticize so easily. They tend to forget all the moments of joy you have given them through your acting .. Sir , I wish you and your family best of health and wealth. Please take of care of your health.
I will always love you as I have , and keep celebrating Oct 11 th as my own birthday ( I always give party to my friends on your birthday ) ..
I wish someday we can meet for a moment atleast.. and that will be the moment I will cherish for lives to come ..
Always , Yours
- Sachin
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:24 am
Hi BigB
I already wrote u in 2000 and I hope its has been arrived u (it was a long-letter in Hindi from Germany), but therfor I haven’t got an answer of my letter. It was a suggestion from my side to u, that may be BigB could make some change in the way of thinking of our Indian sisters and brothers.
But now matter now its to late!
Have a nice time BigB and warm regards
Prity!
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:24 am
Dear Amitji,
I think you’re letting off these irresponsible journalists too lightly…
Instead of just demanding an apology, you should as well sue them, & their publications, for damaging your goodwill.
CASE THOK DIJIYE, SIR!
Maan-hani ka!
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:28 am
i woud lik
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:29 am
sirji, main Hairan hu, aap itna khyal rakhte hai, itnishi bhi baat aapko malum hoti hai… jakash… hats of u sir
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:29 am
Dear Amitji,
At the onset wanted to say that this whole experience for the last few weeks getting to read your thoughts on so many things has been very interesting and refreshing. Credit goes to you for doing this with the sincerity that you have. I also wonder how you feel about sharing so much of your life like this.
My wife who is a big fan prefers not to read your blog as she thinks the element of mystery to your persona will be lost, which she rather keep.
If you are enjoying this experience , I do think you should keep writing.
I did want to ask you about your association with Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Gulzar Saab. As many films as you have done with Hrishikesh Mukherjee (for me probably your best work) you haven’t been directed by Gulzar Saab ever. Did that just didn’t happen. It will be something waiting all these years for.
To finish, want to say thanks for the memories….and keep blogging.
As your illustrious father Harivansh Raiji had so eloquently put
Iss Paar Priya Madhu Hai Tum Ho,
Us Paar Na Jane Kya Hoga.
Warm Regards.
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:30 am
I Pity you Mr.Bachchan. You are made to clarify so many things to the media.. I guess one would run out of patience after a while. I am amazed you still have the patience…
I seriously dont understand why would someone be interested in knowing your contract (or other details) with your service provider. I think the media has nothing to fillup their print media / time slots on TV.
Have a peaceful night!
Narsimha…
NJ,USA
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:30 am
hi;
very happy to know about yr blog;
it ws high time u did something to shut down the barking dogs of the film industry;media & political arena; just today i read a statement by”mr.anurag basu”;that says that ”mr.amitabh bachchan should just retire” now more than th feelings of anger and hurt i laughed loudly at this man;s audacity,that what he should be telling the likes of mr. dev anand,,mr.dharamendra and family, mr.vinod khanna and family etc. etc. he can shamelessly copy an entire ‘hollywood” movie bt dosnt bother to look at all the hollywood greats like;robert d nero; dustin hoffman; sean connery who though past their prime & not at all looking like their best or getting the same kind of powerfull central roles which they got in their landmark movies back in 80’s still continue to act ;just like you for you guys were born to act till the time you can just like the late actiing legends ;Ashok kumar & Marlon brando who acted till they breathed .nobody could point fingers at them. Sir, somehow i get the feeling that this hole hate wave has been precipitated post the Abhi-Ash marriage;every two bit actor; stand up comic or wannabe journos have made fun on your expense;The respect & awe which you rightfully deserved and got from the film fraternity somehow now looks forced and deliberate .
I sometimes wonder at the sheer ignorance of some of these so called T.V.channel critics and F.M. channel critics who dont even know the A.B.C. of your long history of films from 1970;s onwards; that what rights they have to comment below the belt remarks on you .To remind all of these guys of the time back in 80;s that at one point of time all the screens in delhi were showing your one or the other movie either in repeat run or running in Silver or Golden jublilee weeks or new release. I, dare any of the so called & entirely media made ”KING KHANS & KUMARS ” etc.-etc.;to make even one film of theirs run like that [ of course D.D.L.J. is an exception to the rule ] . So; in your efforts to silence your critics and people who do not deserve a mention; i;& millions of your fans are with you. hope you get to read this as i was just watching your interview on T.V. &you were saying that you may not be able to go through each and every blog. NAMASKAR.;SHUBH RATRI…………….
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:31 am
Mr Bachchan,
There is something wrong with your Blog on Day19. It repeatedly refuses to open up. Resembles you……….Eh
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:31 am
Pranam Sarkar - Good to know that you are going to start your own website, I think it was overdue. I always wonder why don’t you start directing movies. May be you should try once…Say hi to Abhi Bhaiya…..good luck …….Pai Laagi..
God Bless you!!
Ajay Mishra
Indianapolis - USA
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:31 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Ever since I heard from some news channel that you have started your own blog, I was curious to visit the same. Today I found it and went through all your blogs at a glance and liked very much. It gave me a feeling that I am sitting besides you and we are talking. Thanks a lot for that.
I wish BhootNath a grand success.
Thanks & Regards,
Deven Bhatt (Ahmedabad).
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:31 am
PS: (an another! ) I LOVE YOU MISTER BACHCHAN!!! YOU’RE THE BEST!
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:33 am
Everyone seems threatened by the growing popularity of your blog.
The day is not far off when people will prefer your blog to news papers which print more falsehoods than truths.
The heads of various news channels in India are behaving like vultures and pounce upon innocent prey-the Celebrities-for their livelihood.
Carry on oh you Legend , The Crusader-you must live up to your image of the destroyer of the evil.Proceed with confidence,remove the hurdles and don’t hesitate to blast the arrogant and the stupids as they have no place in civilised society.The millions of your fans and well-wishers are with you in this DHARM YUDH.
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:33 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan , I and my west indian son have great respect for you and your family, you have done good work and are still doing so, may God keep You always In the best Of health and make you a grand dad soon, isaw you
wishing and hoping Abhishek and aishwarya would give you a grand son soon,all the best and sincere regards, Bharati datta.
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:36 am
HEY aMITJI
yOU ARE SHOOTING HERE IN nASHIK ?
RGDS
nIRANJAN
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:37 am
It surely is a sense of insecurity on part of these “newspapers”. Now they know how their lies are exposed by you everyday so now they cant get away by lying to the public. Maybe the editor of already trying to find a new souce of income..cos everyone knows that just the mention of the name of BIG B sells..and since their lies will be exposed right there n then they have nothing to write… hahahah.. Awesome work by you. We definitely are enjoying this to the fullest..lets see their next “move”!! We are all with you Sir.
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:38 am
Hello Mr Bachchan
Thank You for sharing, thank You for Your time, for Your sacrifice, for Your movies and for… all. I cant wait to see Your own site…
Take care of Your health, Dont give up and Keep going on Sir. We are all with You.
All the best
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:40 am
gudnite Sir……….
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:40 am
good night sir. have peaceful sleep.
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:41 am
I AM EXTREMELY SORRY TO DRAW YOUR ATTENTION BY WRITING IN CAPS LOCK. IT’S QUIET UPSETTING TO SEE THE KIND OF ABUSIVE REPLY U GET ON UR BLOG. IF IT HAS UPSET US SO MUCH, I AM SURE IT WOULD MUCH MORE TO MEMBERS OF UR FAMILY. I HAD EARLIER SENT A FEW SUGGESTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AND I AM REPEATING THEM AGAIN. PLS TALK TO UR TECHNICAL TEAM ABOUT THE FOLLOWING:
1. MODERATING THE COMMENTS BEFORE THEY ARE MADE LIVE
2. ARCHIVING THE OLDER BLOGS SO ONE MAY STILL BE ABLE TO VIEW UR OLDER BLOGS OF DAYS 1,2…
3.ORGANIZING IT BETTER BY ALLOWING PEOPLE TO POST ONLY RELEVANT REPLY-AS I STILL SEE A LOT OF WELCOME REPLY IN ALL THE TOPICS THAT ARE DISCUSSED.
I LIVE IN THE UNITED STATES, HOWEVER I STILL MAKE IT A POINT TO READ UR BLOGS EVERYDAY. AMITJI, PLS STOP HIGHLIGHTING REPLY OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE NO RESPECT FOR YOU AND ESPECIALLY FOR UR AGE. WE NEED TO KEEP IN MIND THAT “WE CANNOT MAKE EVERYBODY HAPPY”. EVEN JESUS CHRIST AND ALL OTHER GODS WERE TESTED AND CHALLENGED. WE ARE JUST MORTALS, NOT ALL WILL LOVE US EQUALLY…
TAKE CARE OF URSELF AND GOOD LUCK. CONTINUE UR DIGNIFIED SILENCE. CLARIFICATIONS DOES NOT MATER TO PEOPLE WHO DON’T WANT TO LISTEN. SO, I GUESS SILENCE IS THE WEAPON. LET UR WORK AND CONTRIBUTION SPEAK FOR ITSELF TO A COUNTRY THAT IS RULED BY PEOPLE NO LESS THAN THE BRITISH WHO USED THE POLICY OF DIVIDE AND RULE(RAJ THAKERY’S CHEAP GIMMICKS)
REGARDS,
REVATHI GANESH
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:41 am
Hello Amitji,
This is Revathi Ganesh again. Just read ur blog. The previous mail was copy pasted from my yesterday’s reply to u. I assumed it wasn’t read so wanted this as the first in today’s response.
Gosh, looks like u have experienced every possible emotion from others-from love to wrath,blessings to curses…I must appreciate you for the courage and strength that u displayed at all times. One must stay grounded in times of success and adversity. Neither downplaying nor highlighting them. U have shown it soo beautifully by not letting either of them overpower u.
In the case of Mr Nari Hari and MJ,it was a heart felt apology. As long as one realizes they have done wrong they can be given a second chance. Even we deserve the benefit of doubt. God always sends people to the nearest bakery to have their share of humble pie:-)So, stay humble…
Regards,
Revathi Ganesh
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:44 am
Wow!
What was that?
Good night sir!
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:47 am
First 2 comment on this one
Good night sir
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:48 am
Dear sir,
How you use guide and motivate abhishek during his education? Generally busy personalities are not able to give enough time to their childrens how you managed.
Kind Regards
Rahul
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:49 am
U rocks Sir !!
u have used the medium for the very right reason,…
whatever we knw frm these Gimmick Makers. most of the
time is completely one sided point of view…
and whoever says .. i love the way u humbly & without attacking personally
clear all the air.
All the very best for BHOOTNATH…
we r ready to seee the AB’s BHOOOT ..hehehe
thought we have to wait for the BIG B Angel in GOD TUSSI GREAT HO ….
Good night Sir…
hope this time my message will get the moderator clarification..
and i wish u will reply me .. by saying ” DEar Pankaj……..”
ahhhhhhh .. i wish……
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:50 am
Exactly Mr.Bachchan, They are worried about the popularity of your blog and the number of hits to BigAdda. Being in media one should be matured enough to understand that, these blogs are like mediums where one can express his/her own feelings so that others may read them, and get inspired. Having said that, I am getting a feel that, may be “they” are paying some celebrity to “express” his/her views through their medium.
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:50 am
Dear Amit Ji
I salute you as an Individual, As I tend to know more of you,more you surprise me.Its Really Heartening to see, you are taking Blogging successfully and you are excited more than me to see your website.
Yo ! The time to go Tech Savvy ! Very well,,Tuning yourself with the Time and Age
Love you More !
Regards
Amarendra
Gurgaon
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:53 am
Sir ,why can’t I see messages by others??any changes in system??Though I’m not missing any1 till the time messages reach you……..In a way its good not to see messages by people who are on payroll of Maha -Nalayak- Sena…..Goodnight Sir!
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:53 am
Amit Ji,
Previously my complaint against you was that you are not reacting to those people who were speaking against you with malicious intent. I think now you are going hammer and tong at them
Good show…
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:54 am
This is absolutely amazing and a DAY that i will never forget in my life, a chance to read what Mr Bachchan’s writes.
Mr Bachchan - I have stopped reading what is written abt you in print and other media quite some time back since most of it anyway is rubbish. BUT you joining the blog world and expressing your thoughts is probably the best thing your well wishers could have asked for. I pray and wish you continue to have the energies to share your thoughts with us.
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:55 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Irony in your writing and your personal life. I have grown up reading the magazines saying Big B is the most punctual actors the film industry ever had. Yet I see your writing and staying awake till late and then rushing here and there. Do you think all this is biologically possible. I have due respect to your blogs and your writings but is it feasible that uou sleep around 4 and wake up before the sunrise. If it is then I’ll ask you not to do so as health is wealth and minim of 6hrs of sleep is necessary. And if it is like that somebody has been kept to write whatever your daily routine is or whatever you want your fans to know that has happened in past, in your personal life or your new ventures or your tryst with media. If the second case is true don’t you think so that blogging is a very very personal thing. I have no idea whether you have read blogs of any common person or not, they just pour their heart into it and feel comfortable, if you yourself are maintaining this blog then its very good and if not then believe me writing your blog with your own hands gives immense pleasure and the feel of suffering just goes by. I would really appreciate if you could clear this out. Because many of your fans feel as if Mr. Bachchan is only addressing them.
Regards
ashima
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:56 am
dearest amitji namaskar i saw u r shooting glimbses at nashik my god ur looking terffic in that getup, even my doughter loved it. Amitji is there somethig wrong with midday and u they always write rubbish about uand ur family . what is thereal reason ? IHAVE STOP READING THAT PAPER.
keep bloging and recognise me asI AM IN LOVE WITH U FROM THE AGE OF NINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KEEP ROCKING
SUSHMA SHARMA
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:57 am
Amiji, if you are been up since 4:00 am, it will be highest time to go sleep.
Namaskar, Shubh Ratri, Shabba Khair, Satriakaal, Good Night, Gute Nacht!
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:58 am
Aap ko bahut acche din!
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May 6th, 2008 at 12:58 am
hello jamaibabu,
do u remember me? well, truly difficult for you, when you have so many replies..kemon achen?
well, i was thinking its ok if you dont reveal ur address at the time of blogging but at least letting us know in which town, city or country u are in, it will help us your fans locate our Star! locate as in, know atleast where u are…
have been going through your blogs, it seems you are addicted to blogging and getting in touch with us………with the asthma attack and jet lag, u were still blogging, commendable indeed and thats one good addiction i am sure! and i am sure our so very great Health Minister wont have any reservations against this addiction!!!!!!!!!!
its good u are clarifying a lot of your satements, decissions etc, but at the same time u dont really need to do it at the cost of your health, we as your fans have faith in your sense of judgement. u dont have to clarify every statement against u, we understand what lies within. because all these years u have been silent, ignored a lot of statements against you, still u have the greatest fan followiing ever from all across the world, now if u are clarifying everything, if at any time u dont do that then people might start wondering why u arent doing so. and for all the people who bad mouth u under concealed identities, please ignore them, dont give them that space or that mention in your blog, we will be happy to be mentioned………ha ha
take care, looking forward to Sarkar Raj and only for you…
loves,
arundhati
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:00 am
Hi Amit ji,
wow!!!!. I think I am the first one to write. my younger son just came from the school, I came little early too &he is a chatter box. any way. why media is always concerned about what u r doing or what,s ur plan I understand being a celebrity every one wants to know about u ur family and ur plans.Some times u should say “leave me alone”.But I thing , Can I suggest u , U should really build a school there, Girls r far behind in those areas. They can come up with yr help by building school and by introducing vocational courses.
thanks.
with regards.
anu
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:01 am
Dear Sir,
greetings from the suburbs of Mumbai. I happened to read one of your previous blog entries about your Mac software not being configured for you to write in Hindi.
Just in case that problem has not yet been resolved, please read the following walkthrough and you should be able to type in perfect Devanagari script in next to no time.
{The only issue here is of the OS - I am presently using Tiger - but I’m told Leopard also runs on the same basic framework and the walkthrough I’m providing should suffice for that too.}
So here goes -
1. In the dock, look for the ‘System Preferences’ icon. Open it.
2. In the System Preferences window, you’ll see a plethora of sub-directories and their icons. The first row is under the heading ‘Personal’. The fifth icon (of a blue flag) is marked ‘International’. Click on it and open.
3. The International menu will have three sub-menus in tabs - ‘Language’, ‘Formats’ and ‘Input Menu’. Click on ‘Input Menu’.
4. The Input Menu tab opens a scrollable window table on top of which is stated ‘Select the keyboard layouts, input methods, and palettes for the input menu’ .
The first row states ‘Character Palette’ and there is a check box before it. Below it is ‘Japanese Kana Palette’ and below it is ‘Keyboard Viewer’.
Check the check-box before Keyboard Viewer.
5. Scroll down in the same window - you’ll see languages and flags, starting with Hangul, Kotoeri etc. Scroll down till you see ‘Devanagari - QWERTY’.
Check the box before it.
6. Below this window are two sub-tables. ‘Input Menu Shortcuts’ - leave as it is.
Below that is ‘Input Source Options’ - in that, check the ‘Allow a different input source for each document’ option. This will allow you to switch between English and Hindi in the same document, even in the same sentence
7. Lastly, check the box at the bottom of the window - ‘Show input menu in menu bar’.
Now you should be able to see a small U.S flag and the word ‘U.S’ right next to the battery indicator in the main bar, next to the day, time and Spotlight icons.
8. Close the ‘International’ table and you’re ready to type in Hindi!!
* MS Office still doesn’t natively support the Mac Devanagari font, so you’ll have to type your documents in either the Mac pre-installed Text Edit or the iWork word processor Pages.
Now whenever you’re typing anything, all you need to do is click on the flag icon on the top bar, a pull down menu will show ‘Devanagari - QWERTY’ with a ‘क’ icon just before it. Select it, the flag changes to show ‘Devanagari’ अौर बस, अब अाप हिन्दी में टाइप कर सकते हैं !
The great thing about this is that the keyboard is phonetic, so ‘d’ becomes ‘द’, ‘g’ is ‘ग’. Now type the same ‘d’ as ‘D’ - as in with the ‘Shift’ button pressed then it becomes ‘ध’ and ‘G’ is ‘घ’ !
I find it really liberating to type this way because unfortunately I can’t type with a proper Hindi keyboard.
Once you try it out a few times, you’ll see it works like a charm.
And just to get started on which key is what, click on the US flag/Devanagari-QWERTY icon on the top bar and the pull down menu shows ‘Show Keyboard Viewer’ as the third option. Click on it and a small window opens with the QWERTY Devanagari keyboard on it, listing the corresponding Devanagari letters on the keyboard!
For additional help, here’s a small downloadable pdf from the Mac site.
http://download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Manuals/software/U96600025AILKUM.PDF
Page 31 lists and shows the 4 ways in which you can use the keyboard to type all the words in Hindi.
I hope you’ll be able to activate the Devanagari fonts on your Mac now and type, sometimes, in the language. If nothing else, the next time you quote your esteemed father’s poetry, maybe you’ll write the lines in Hindi, the language he made so very beautiful, the language in which the words were meant to be seen in, not twisted around the stiff and sullen alphabets of English.
Warm regards,
N
P.S. To switch between languages all you need to do is change the language option on the top bar - select the ‘U.S’ flag and you type in English, click on the flag and select ‘Devanagari’ and you’re typing in Hindi. Once set, it’s as easy as that.
The Mac is incredible in pre-installed Asian language support, one of the reasons I like it so much.
Sincerely,
N
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:05 am
Sir,
I have to hand it to you, this blog has been very entertaining to read and I just love the sarcasm and wit. A lot of celebrity bloggers(lets not take names) tend to be politically correct, which then kills the basic idea of a blog. A blog is ones own space where he/she is free to write anything bout anyone as long as he/she doesn’t hurt the sentiments of any communities.
I was apprehensive when I heard that you’ve begun blogging and thought that like other celebrity bloggers, you may take the same route. I humbly apologize for the assumption and being a senior blogger(4 years now!) I’d like to give you a standing ovation for not falling to stereotypes and holding your own…
As far as hosting is concerned, I dont know what zapak has for you, but make sure you use a good platform such as wordpress and not one of those shitty customized software that most ppl parade for exorbitant rates.
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:05 am
hello amit ji,i am sirish the one who married actor chiranjeevi’s daughter…lots to share with u sir..
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:06 am
Mr Bachchan,
Nice set of clarifications and in answering Midday questions. Good job.
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:07 am
Dear Amitabh Sir !!!
Please do share some interesting shooting memories too !!!!
Since last so many days ,,,,,, only retort and clarifications…….
With regards
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:10 am
aah..so u will start having ur own blog site, instead of a sub-domain by BigAdda ? erm..doesnt mean much difference to us readers
its nice to see u writing actively sir..especially given the celebrity status of ppl like u
cheers!
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:11 am
Hello, Was wondering where you were today. This is addicting.
Midday questions were amusing. The world surely is an entertaining place.
The clarifications are o the point. Do you ever make mistakes?
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:12 am
Hi AMIT ji,have u ever find a feeling of compleatness or ever find the true purpose of life which says…….yes now i find myself SAMPURNA where no where to go……nothing to get… just find ur self in the relm of complete fearless peace…..?
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:12 am
Hello Sir;
It feels great to write a reply to your blogs.I aint fan of your celebrity status but admire you about how you carry on your life.I might be right in pointing out that the reason u write blogs so regularly is basically because by writing blogs you are introspecting yourself.
Sir,do you believe in karma!.Not in the spiritual (Indian sense) but in actual spiritual sense(that we are all connected and form one cosmos).I am asking because i have started to feel the immense power of the universe. I think that this universe of ours is an awesome space to leave in because everything can be felt in this universe.
Each and every aspect of life when accompanied with its artistic essence makes life great(In the case of life the artistic essence is spirituality).Thats the reason a lot of great creations done in human history werent conceived looking at the monetary but to help other people .Even in recent times GOOGLE guys have done it! and even though they give free search power to the masses they take on the big evils like Microsoft.
Sir if you could blog on this aspect of life (karma,destiny ) it would be great !
Thanks for spending your time reading my reply!!
But as said by Albert Einstein –
Time is a concept created by man.Actually everything is running parallel in universe!!
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:17 am
DEAR AMIT UNCLE,
ITS HILARIOUS TO KNOW THAT PEOPLE THINK YOU ARE PAID FOR EVEN BLOGGIN…….AND YOU ARE SUCH A BIG SUPERSTAR THAT ONE OF THE EASIEST WAYS FOR THESE NEWSPAPERS TO GET PUBLICITY IS TO RAISE A NEW CONTROVERSY REGARDING YOU. AFTERALL ANYTHING RELATED TO YOU SELLS BIG TIME. GOOD NIGHT
CHEERS!!
UTSAV.
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:17 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan
I have been an avid reader of your blog since its initiation. I really admire you as an actor but I respect you far more for being a well-read and intelligent person with exemplary family values…..I have never read any of your father’s works but the little you quote here and there in your blogs has gotten me really interested. Have any of his works been translated into English? The depth of his thought conveyed in such simple language is beautiful to read.
All these years I have admired you and your family for maintaining a “dignified silence” on a lot of controversies unlike nowadays. I sense a certain disdain in your mention of “dignified silences” in your blogs. Don’t you think your family’s responses on news channels fuel the controversy and give chance for further misinterpretation? In my opinion dignified silences will let the controversy die a natural and quicker death.
Looking forward to read more of your musings.
Take care
Divya
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:18 am
Hello Sir,
I am the first one to post a message today. Cool. I saw your add for Reliance Group of companies. I do not know if its a new one or an old one but I really like it. I also saw a very small part of your interview with Barkha Dutt on YouTube. I really liked it. Can you please post your interveiw with Barkha Dutt as many of us would like to see it or rather read it. May be you can add the video on youtube and add a link in the blog.
Regards,
Vasu
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:19 am
good night sir.
but u dnt need 2 clarify for everything. by doing tht u r increasing their importance…….
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:20 am
amitabh.. u rock.. i am a big fan of yours and have seen all (and i mean all) your movies multiple times.. IMO ur top 3-4 movies are kala pathar, jurmana/shakti and main azaad hoon.. they may not be the best from an entertainment perspective but in terms of your performance, they defi are my top 3-4.. also, contrary to what most people believe Deewar is not ur best performance.. its a great performance (and the best of that year), but in that movie you were still very raw - which does come across - ob one is able to make the comparison because of the way u have honed ur skills.. Trishul on the other hand is definitely more nuanced (which i kno came out in 1978).. do u agree with this assessment?
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:20 am
Wow ……..this is how media works in india. You are a icon, well know, a star , an actor and rich but still they dont leave you alone …..think about common man. scary isnt it ?
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:20 am
How perverse the media is! The idea of Amitabh Bachchan running a blog is so extraordinary that he must have nefarious reasons for doing so. But one would even gladly accept these than the insult that one is doing this for money! I sometimes feel that I’ve become a Jeremiah of sorts fuming and fulminating against the Indian film media. And yet what else might one do when such rich examples are constantly on display?!
Let’s not kid ourselves. A blog by Amitabh Bachchan would hardly offend if it could be normalized as yet another blog by a celebrity. But unfortunately (for those offended) Amitabh Bachchan has decided to actually write intelligent commentary on his blog. He has decided to be witty and polemical and provocative and sincere. He has spoken to his blog readers with the greatest authenticity. Illustrating therefore that the media which always complained about him never deserved the ‘hard copy’ it always desired from him! The media is insulted. Amitabh Bachchan never gave it so much to chew on! But worse, he now chooses to to take sides in various debates on his blog or offers real commentary!
Doesn’t this sort of ‘authenticity’ offend a plastic media forever used to spinning banality of the worst kind? Doesn’t this kind of blog really subvert the media narrative on Amitabh Bachchan (and related matters)? How will the media possibly live with a blog where even ‘anonymous’ people like ‘Satyam’ who insist on even sharper commentary are not banned or censored (or censured)?! Amitabh Bachchan says uncomfortable things on his blog but then also allows those who visit it to partake in the enterprise! This is an affront!
The media furor is entirely understandable!
The other day you referenced Hamlet and Faust and Shakespeare in a few sentences and here I was thinking that you had given the media yet another ‘complex’, yet another reason to dislike you! You should never commit the sin of appearing more educated than those in the media! Even in the US the media does not take kindly to this (Gore learnt this the hard way in 2000!). If Hamlet had faced the Indian film media he would have decided ‘not to be’ in a hurry!
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:20 am
Hi,
Interesting interview and nice mixing up of facts. That’s the media as we all know it.
I’m surprised nobody has yet commented. I bet by the time I post this, someone has.
Anyway, I’m from Germany and know absolutely nothing about Indian films. Someone suggested I watch Sholay to get a glimpse of good Indian cinema. I looked for your name online, so that’s why I am here.
Best wishes,
Rea
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:21 am
Dear Amitji,
Thanks for the blogs. It gives us an insight of an extra ordinary man like yours. Keep it up. . . .
What cities do you intend to perform in USA ? when ?
On the road, how do you keep connected ? blackberry ? PDA ? Laptop ??
Thanks
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:21 am
well ur blog is a big gift 2 us………. but still waiting egarly 4 ur new website…and all ur new job… have a gr8, good very very very very very long life.
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:25 am
Waiting for Sarkar Raj Amitji. I am big time small fan of you
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:28 am
Amitji, why can’t people as great as you ignore the press? It is just a question.
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:29 am
Respected Shri Amitabh Bachchan ji,
Im Kiran STS,from Hyderabad..and I have been a great fan of yours..Honestly speaking, Im just 21 years old..and the only old movies I watched are all yours and I absolutely loved them all..
Abhishek has got a great career ahead of him and i wish him all the success..Films are only a matter of Luck and good scripts coming to you..he will get back on top..
Personally, I was very miffed watching the recent award ceremonies..GURU not fetching awards for Abhishek and Aishwarya????? Both were equally magnificient and enough praise has been showered on them..Filmfare awards 2008 is a blot on their history..it shows star power and performing on stage fetch you awards..Darsheel Safary getting the award was fine..ShahRukh was good in ChakDe..but with all due respect to him..He was noweher near compared to Abhi’s performance in GURU..and Itz high time people stop gazing at Ashz beauty and notice her acting prowess..By the time those jury members got enough of Ash’s beauty, i think the show was over and thats why i think they dint notice her performance..Huh..Itz frustrating to say the least//
And yes Sir..Congratulations for getting the most suitable bahu in India..Im the biggest fan of Ash and I respect her for her dignity and integrity..With her beauty, she could have had the world at her feet..But, she chose her parent’s pride and dignity to superstardom and may be many more films with SRK etc etc..Had she succumbed, she could have been the number 1 actress ..But she wouldnt have been the wonderful human being that shw is today..YOUr GRANDCHILDREN will be proud to say their mom got to the top with her dignity in tact..Coz’ in the current times..unless you are a star-kid, or you succumb to the whims and fancies of the producers/directors you cannot reach the top..I cant believe there are actresses who break marriages and relationshipd to saty in their so called ” CAMP “..So, itz refreshing to have someone like and Aishwarya rai - Bachchan..with her dignity..
And Jaya aunty is awesome..She too sacrficed her career for the upbringing of Abhi and Shwetha ji..And today Sir, If you are proud of looking at your kids - most of the credit Im afraid shoudl go to Jaya ji..
OK, Got to get back to work now..even though itz a sunday :(…
YOUR FAMILY IS AN INSPIRATION TO PEOPLE OF ALL GENERATIONS AND IM SURE ASH WILL CARRY FORWARD D LEGACY..
BUT THE CUTEST IN YOUR FAMILY HAS 2 BE YOUR GANDSON AGASTHYA…I HOPE HE WOULD BE THE NEXT SUPERSTAR..
Happy Bloggin Sir, I hope you read this small article from me..
ofcourse, you might be receiving 1000z and itz quite possible you may miss mine..But i can only pray you read this./..i just want 2 convey my opinion about your family..
Wish yu all the best..have a gud 1 !
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:30 am
This is great Amitabh - thank you for bringing in - if not your exact location - the environ at least - really makes it personal.
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:30 am
Great going Amit Ji…
Our best wishes are with you.
Media is considered the 4th pillar of democracy but unfortunately the same powerful media in India ,of late, being abused by many for personal gains.
People now dont have to look for distorted news articles regarding you. Its available right here. Theres no one between you and us.
Best wishes.
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:33 am
Dear Amitabh Bachan,
When Aamir Khan started his Blog, it was a real pleasing news. My texting being able to reach him was simply a dream come true. And Now what more I can ask for. A personality.., a Legend who has been in thoughts of ‘almost’ every single day of my life is now so near.. so close. Dear Sir, I personally thank you with all my admiration to have initiated this medium for reaching to your loved ones..to your extended family.
You have been the Icon of Cinema & Entertainment not only to this country but the entire globe. But the beauty of you lies in having concern on each spectrum of this world built with your gentlemanliness and the right fit commanding attitude.
I feel Lucky to be able to text some thing which can be reached to and read by YOU. Your responses to each writer is amazing. Your subjects of Blog also are real thought provoking (eg. On Screen Smoking and the story after).
I would anxiously wait for new post on your blog. Let this enable every one of us to come out with something which can make a difference for Good…Very Good !!!
Wishing you a Good Health, Loads of Success and Wishes.
Luv n Luk
AbbA
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:34 am
hi, sir
I am extemly happy the way u handle the criticism against u.made by
politician.
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:34 am
Dear Amitji,
You move me, you grip me, you invoke in me a desire to raise myself to a level of perfection that surpasses human expectation. Ah!!!!! How much I admire you. My day is incomplete without your blogs. I click hoping you have penned a few words for me. Yes me, you may write to the world but when I read them it as though you are conversing with me, sitting beside and opening your heart to me.
I wish you would let me know you read my deepest feelings for you!!
I really do…..
Lots of love,
G
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:35 am
…contd…
But whatsoever I love to read your blog I still feel connected. Naive i may be in my thinking but just can’t help my inquisitive nature, guess that’s why I am a scientist. Sometimes I feel like why there is no remake of hollywood classics like Ben-Hur, Gone with the wind, casablanca, castaway. Recently I did see some hindi movies having the ingredients of hollywood stuff like The Notebook or my first 50 dates. But definitely it did come out to be very good in hindi as well. I personally feel that few hollywood classic roles would suite you very well. As for your acting career is concerned….I feel Indian cinema has never seen such a terrific actor. Whatev