Posted on: May 22, 2008 - 1:22 am
Prateeksha, Mumbai May 22, 2008 1:09 am
An article by Yamini Lohia in the prestigious edit page of the Times of India -
OF BLOGS AND DOGS - ‘TONGUE FIRMLY IN CHEEK‘ !
It looks as though the members of animal farm are upset.
No longer do they have the hegemony of the field.
No longer do their muzzles bark their own vicious pleasure or shriek for the sheer volume of copy.
No longer do their edicts of ‘Four legs good; two legs bad’ hold any power.
No longer can they madden a mob of disinformation, hearsay, distortion, the very stuff of their own wild and irresponsible imaginings, and force this chaotic mob on the public with impunity.
No longer can they con us, harangue us, terrorise us, define us.
Yamini Lohia, you need a job. Not only has your raison d’etre vanished with the revolution of the internet, but you demonstrate the kind of limitations that make you profoundly unsuitable for your past career. You just couldn’t be bothered to read your sources, could you? If you have, then you commit a worse misdemeanour than slothful ineptitude.
I categorically refute your claim of “rechristening Shah Rukh’s new quiz show as Paanchvi Fail”.
I categorically refute your claim that I intend to demonstrate anything but the utmost respect and admiration for my colleague.
I categorically refute your claim to professional legitimacy when you so carelessly practice the crime of slander. Your tyranny is over and you will go hungry - your ‘meows’ to the public won’t feed you anymore.
Yamini Lohia, you need a job.
And with regard to your (illegal) slander of my being involved in “lucrative blog deals”, it is clear that you cannot imagine how anyone might write for free, and for the good, and for better public discourse, rather than conforming to your own sad little life of being a paid-up hack.
‘Deliciously juvenile’ this, Yamini ??
With love and affection -
Amitabh Bachchan
May 22nd, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Its great to read this blog. Keep logging on everyday , this truly is habit forming. Shikha Mehra
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:02 pm
lol…
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:02 pm
u r on fire. keep it burning …keep it coming…! we love it !
regards n best wishes,
divvy
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Hi Sir
It is fun to read you giving back to the irresponsible media persons who in ur words SLANDER.
However you are above all comparisons and the most respected actor of the industry and I think you should refrain from commenting on every piece of ugly reporting…..I think this is spoiling your image….not the sick articles….
regards
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:03 pm
well deserved reply to kaminis article. sure she will be careful next time….anyone offering her a real job, dont think so.
keep it up jamaibabu!
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Well Done Sir. Please keep up your good work. It is about time the Indian press understands the meaning of accountability.
With warmest regards,
Faruq
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Very nicely put - it is amazing how media columns can get away with being so unbelievably obnoxious!
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Good god! I absolutely love your way of dealing with these morons. Serves them right! Its high time people got to know about what nonsense these journalists write. Look at their cheek to notice creases on Ash’s clothing. You should have told Shobha De that the next time you will call her to take the creases off her clothes. Maybe she will be good at ironing clothes, she definitely is not good at journalism!! Ha!
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Bandhu,
why are you getting angry?
they can not harm you…by these comments….
people who love will keep doing that come what may….as they have chosen you as their fan….
where is the equanimity you always have?
how many people know Yamini ?
people know AMITABH, AMIT, BACHCHAN,….and so on….
love,
Rugvedita
Dr.Rugvedita Satyajeet Parakh,
Mumbai
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Crazy!
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:06 pm
‘Fail’ in place of ‘PASS’ ?? Oh ! Quite an observation though ! I went on reading the Editorail without realising the difference but you found one at the right time for sure !
First Shobha De and now Yamini Lohia ! Well, hereafter, the press will be very careful using your name - not mater for what ! So very careful ! You bet !
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:06 pm
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:07 pm
one more journalist trying to get fame through you. honestly it’s tough being famous.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Sir ,seems like you answer to anything now a days. Difficult to keep you shut ( I mean in the past enough false claims have been written in papers but no one to refute them) The press will have tough time writing anything but truth about The Stars, publish whose garam - masala type stories they mint money.Coz now the stars have a voice of their own. THE INTERNET.
Bravo !!! Keep Blogging.
-Zaheer.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Nice Blog, keep it up
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Dear amitabh jee… aapke blogs men ek achche our sachche Hindustaani kee sugandh aa rahee hae, our ho bhee kyon na?…. karan ki jis pooree imaan daaree se aapne jeevan jiyaa hae vah sach much kabile taareef hae ….aapke dwaara abhivyakta vichar abhivyaktee kee swatantrta kaa sahee udaharan hae well wish lage rahie
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:11 pm
A cat fight is a cat fight. It seems you are involved in a cat fight with everyone. The last article on shobha de was just the proof. O’boy, have we seen the angry young man?? Btw im still laughing my ass off after reading this column.lmao
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Hello Sir,
I really hope that you have not made any such comments. Am sure you will not and need not say anything of the above said in the articel.No one can be compared with you.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Bravo! Mr. Bachchan !
Go after them. We are all with you on this one. For the first time in hisotry we are experiencing true feelings of a man in your position. Often times journalist exploit the curiosity of public and use it to get cheap recognition.
You are doing a marvellous job. It seems Amitabh represented in the movies of 70s and 80s was not far from the original. A real hero Fighting for what’s right.
All the best
Khalil
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Mr. Bachachan,
Reading your blog today,it seems like the Amithabh of Baghbaan / Babul fame is vanishing and the Deewar man is back. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you gave us that– Deewar/Shakti/Kaala Paththar/Trishul/Kaalia– Amitabh back in reel life also. This time with Vishal Bhardwaj at the helm..Ahh!! it would be absolutly fantastic.
Love the way you respond to these hounds, keep it up
Regards,
Mrugesh Patel
USA
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Sir,
Its great to see you take interest and blog.. I would like to know.. How does it really feel.. to be.. this icon.. you are.. It is big.. sir .. and even you cannot deny it..
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Hello Amit-ji,
I take this opportunity to write to you what I always wanted to tell you ,if I ever met you.
Over the years,I have admired you for your command over the language and the way you carry yourself.It clearly tells us about the upbringing you had and is a reflection of the values your parents imbibed in you.I also admire your humility and dignity in your body language which i noticed while watching KBC.You are a wonderful orator.Whenever i see you speak on any channel I stop.You seem to be very articulate.Will be great ,if you can share that secret behind this rare quality on your blog.I for one will cherish that for sure.
But I am not a big fan of your acting skills and your movies except a few like Deewar,Sharabi and may be an agnipath.
regards,
Siddharth
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:15 pm
i just loved this.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:15 pm
SUPERB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just Awesome sir……………..
This is something really awesome what you have said to YAMINI LOHIA….
Anyways, people always have troubles with the success of others…
A very good evening to you…
Now I am leaving within 15 minutes for my Dance Practice, as i told you that on 31st I have a show, a stage show where all the Shiamak Davar students are going to perform…
anyways, I have to reach to my dance session by 7 pm, and it is already about 6:15 pm..
So now, I will be moving up for a short shower and to get up in my sports tracks and get ready for my Dance Practice..
Once again I would like to really admire, what you have written in this post of yours….
As usual.. YOU JUST ROCK SIR..
Will catch u back in evening after 8:30 pm..
With lots of love and wishes…
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:15 pm
You just made yamini lohia popular
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:15 pm
it seems that media persons are scared with new blog technique and they are showing their kiddish reaction day after day. But once again your punch was as good as earlier had been. Keep going………….
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Dear Mr. B,
These journalists have learned to write, but to read and understand is way beyond their capacity. It was their words that you had repeated in your Blog on TV Game shows and now they are presenting it as it was originally said by you. I am just wondering how low they can go just to fill their stomachs. Forgive me for using such language, but people in world’s oldest profession have more character and dignity for their work than these journalists.
They are saying that you are being paid to write your blogs. Good if you are as you are doing a wonderful job. Whereas these Yamini’s and Khalida’s (no pun intended) should pay for their so called work to be published.
Mr. B, again I would request you to stop answering to these journalists futile attempts to enrage you. All I can say is “It’s no use arguing with Stupid’s; first they will bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.”
Just have fun reading them and laugh it off and leave them to your fans.
-Vikas.
Big B Yahoo Group.
Kolkata.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Never heard or read much about Yamini. Did she mean that the electronic age and the openness of our stars through the computer media would be leaving the papparazzis and page 3 journalists without anything to share with their readers.
Good Luck
Sajjad
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Hey! Mr Bachchan
R u going read or react on any or everything written about u??
R u so bothered suddenly?? After claiming for so many years that
its a occupational hazzard.
Use your “blog” & your “freedom” for better things.
R U interested in inspiring people to fight with global warming, or spreading awereness for other imp issues of life & society????
I wonder how will u use this strong weapon????? for better or for worse???
waiting for ur reply……
Shweta PAhuja
New Delhi
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Hi Ab,
I wonder how you can write so good !!! but I think articles like this be better neglected. I think you have made it very clear that there is no financial implication. Its upto them to believe or not. The tiff with Shahrukh is also well justified from your part. I think its time to move on.
One more thing my mother is a big fan of yours. I would be good if you can send a mail on that.
Thanks
Nikunj Raval
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:17 pm
hii!!! a very innovative to thk our presence in our life!! a big HUGGGGGGGG & muahhh!!!! loved the “bite” shobhaa de wanted u to maintain as i can see fm ur posts
LOVE ITTTTTT!!! abt the creases, the explanation seems apt as for us “commoners”, though wud imagine there wud special stylists for her, cudnt knw abt the motorcade bit & now all falls into place & makes sense! thks! Once again a big HUGGGGGGGG & loads of love,
Prajakta K.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Hey! Mr Bachchan
R u going read or react on any or everything written about u??
R u so bothered suddenly?? After claiming for so many years that
its a occupational hazzard.
Use your “blog” & your “freedom” for better things.
R U interested in inspiring people to fight with global warming, or spreading awereness for other imp issues of life & society????
I wonder how will u use this strong weapon????? for better or for worse???
waiting for ur reply……
Shweta PAhuja
New Delhi
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Wow! Now thats a reply that will give a few sleepless nights to Ms. Lohia… you’re right.. maybe the reporters seem a tad desperate as their grip on influencing public opinions/perceptions seems to be loosening.. But honestly Sir please do not dignify such inept writings with a response.. you will write to one and there will be five others writing similar things! how many will you respond to? hell this might even become a means to get famous! - “Amitabh Bachchan responded to my article in this and this manner!!” Do keep writing though.. your blog is almost addictive..
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Hey Amitabh,
I’m a gr8 fan of your old movies( though I’m just 30 :). why do you bother to reply each and everyone who writes something about you?
Have you ever bothered to write on someone who praises you and says that you are a superstar of the millennium and lots of good thing like you are the only hero of this country and so on… there are so many good things written about you which are not true, …there are many….would you mention them and rubbish them? I dont think so…
On Shahrukh, You have already clarified your stand so why are you repeatedly clarifying it?
It seems like you have committed some crime…
I’m a great fan of Shahrukh, but he is no gentleman. you must have heard him in recent award shows and he deserve a treatment. he deserve every bad treatment…
he was rubbishing each and everyone..
So please dont bother about the columnist and journalists ..it is their job and they will write it… you can’t stop everyone..
Hope to know some best steals from your life which will inspire us, in next blogs
Best,
Arvind
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:22 pm
And you are enjoying this as well….let them be na? Let them say whatever - how does it matter ?
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Hi,
It is wonderful to hear from you everyday, what ever is happening in your life..
You give me lot of inspiration..
Regards,
Naveen
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Well..there looks like a huge uproar over the blogs…But i wonder where and why is there a need to even entertain and comment back to their mischievous posts? Shouldn’t they be ignored as I don’t think they are of any value…
wat i m reminded of this moment are the lines…
“Tu kaun hai tera naam hai kya..Sita bhi yahan badnaam hui…Kuch tho Media kahegi…Media ka kaam hi kehnaa….Choro bekar ki baton ko…”
My wish – to meet you in person some day…
…Promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep…..
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Oooooooooh what a response Mr. Bachchan. The day I read it I was thinking what if you and Aamir picked up this one for a response !! You have not disappointed me !
Regards,
Falguni
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:24 pm
superb reply to silly yamini…
yamini you need a job..for sure
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:24 pm
ouch. what a blow!
Excellent response. Rip them apart Sir.
Good Health Always
Monish
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Oh my God sir please ignore this bullshit they are just selling their newspaper by writing this non-sense.[But the thing aamir had written its really wrong]
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:25 pm
This is by far your best blog.Reminded of being in a public debate .Its well written pithy and punchy.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Namaskar Bachchanji,
This is my first comment on your blog.
FUTURE NEWS
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It is reported that there is a mad rush by the journalists to write provoking articles about Mr Bachchan!
WHY IS THAT ?
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BACHCHAN’s BLOG will be the most sought after place for journalists for their names to be mentioned !! It will be the PAGE 3 for journalists
YOU ARE TURNING THE WORLD AROUND..
IT IS HIGH TIME SOME ONE DID AND WE ARE GLAD IT IS YOU
Love,
Rajaneesh
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:27 pm
Namaste Ji
IMPORTANT:: My dad recently told me that once when u were at INDIRA GANDHI’s home with your mother,she made u meet their Guruji and asked u to escort him back home.u stopped a taxi and Guruji was were angry at u.He told your mother that she would come to him to ask for your life.And when u were injured in COOLIE’s shooting, she went to Guruji, he said u would get safe but u should never get infront of him.
IS THIS STORY RIGHT??
And one more important thing, since chilhood, its been 22 years, when ever i see u, u resemble my dad’s eyes…i want to write to u more…first u please what truth lies in the above story…
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:27 pm
nice reply Mr.Bachchan
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Dear Mr.Bachchan,
You have been a Superstar in Hindi and Bhojpuri Cinema since decades.
We are eager to see you acting in a Marathi Film, in a full fledged role…
When we can have this coming for the Marathi Manus?
Please reply.
Regards,
Devendra
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Bachchan saab,
Ms. Lohia’s article would have been mediocre if it was a few notches better.
Also, it seems that every journalist/quasi-journalist now needs to write an article on celebrity blogs in order to make their (imaginary!) readers aware that they are aware of this new order.
We can only wish Ms. Lohia good luck on getting the new ‘job’ after getting a jaB (with a Big B) !!!
Love,
Sameer
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:31 pm
These journalists are no ones friend as long they need to sustain their job. They create fiction out of nothing just to create friction. Yamini is no different.
This blog site explains why Bachchan Saheh is so worried about the malafide intentions by the journalists.
Amit ji , I admire sir..no need for your claridfication.
As I said earlier, great people are born from their mother’s womb, and they are not created after birth.
Thanks.. Jaffer
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Boss,
Why you put yourself in the same bracket of Yamini Lohia s and etc. What can we do for the starving and dying farmers of Maharashtra, Saurashtra and Andhra? It is still in my memory that you were in tears when you came to know that farmers are dying for mere few thousand rupees and you helped few of them. Can we have IPLs for them too?
Boss, Lead us from reel to real.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Wonderful choice of words….I loved the reference to Animal Farm
I remember reading this article in TOI
I find it really surprising how you find the energy to type away even in the middle of the night after your hectic schedule.
Is there a problem with this website…I can see your blog entries many hours later. I was up till late last night hoping to catch your fresh blog and also ket checking it through the day but I can see this entry only now….
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:33 pm
THIS WAS THE GOOD ONE ,, BECAUSE EVERY ONE IS FREE TO XPRESS HIMSELF……N NEEDLESS TO SAY “WHATEVER YOU DO TURNS INTO GOLD”‘..N YOUR BLOG HAS NOW BECOME YHE MEANS OF EARNING LIVELIHOOD FOR MANY,, SO DO TAKE THERE CARE ALSO ‘ANTHONY BHAI”"
REGARDS
ABHISHEK
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Mr. Bachchan,
Well Said.
- Parth
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:33 pm
dear BIG B
What you have written in response to the article is aptly apprpriate.these yaminis of the lournalistic words want to become famous by slandering your name.the reply just befits them
great going SARKAR
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Dear Mr.Bacchan,
It is surprising ( pity u ?) you are taking the blog route to defend yourself. Be plain and God will help you.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Oh Boy! At this rate, a chunk of our media folks will need to switch careers rather quickly. Bravo Amitji!
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Hello Mr Bachchan
Good one… Mr Bachchan You are the best, I also think Yamini Lohia need some job. But she reached one’s goal - all of us pay attention to her article (sad but true) now she can write one more article to answer for Your one (of course - for money)… C’est la vie. Keep going on and Dont give up Sir, we are all with You and we are really glad that You have decided to write this blog.
Thank You Mr Bachchan for sharing, for being here. Thank You for this blog, for Your time, for Your work, for Your sacrifice, for… all.
Please take care of Your health Sir.
All the best
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Dear Mr Bachchan
nice reply but i think you should not react to journos, as your fan, we are sad to see you getting hurt but nobody can insult you unless you acknowledge it .
We love you as you are and what ever you say .
Wish you great health
Swapnil
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:35 pm
OHHHH YAMINI………..YOUR NAME REMINDS OF DAMINI………
YOU MUST BE NEW TO FAMILY OF SICK JOURNALISTS….INFACT TALKING ABOUT YOU MIGHT BE LIKE PUBLICIZING YOU,,,I’LL PASTE MY VIEWS ON MS DE FOR YOUR REFERRAL ..IT MIGHT SHOW YOU SOME LIGHT …AS THIS KIND OF JOURNALS/ARTICLES WOULD FETCH YOU NOTHING MORE THAN A SPACE ON BT PAGE 3, WITH PSUEDO FACES AND KISSES WITH ARE CLOSE TO CHEEK/EARS BUT NEVER FEALT!!!…PLZ READ YAMINI THAN I HAVE A PIECE OF SUGGESTION FOR YOU IN THE END…..
MY MESSAGE TO DEY
;;DEAR SHOBHA DE!!
TO START WITH YOU MUST ACCEPT MY APOLOGIES….
.I APOLOGISE FOR NOT KNOWING MORE THAN AN IOTA OF YOU…
.TO WRITE YOU/ ABOUT YOU I NEED TO KNOW ..BUT ALAS YOU ANONYMOUSLY KNOWN PERSON..
…..BUT AS PER MY GARNERED KNOWLEDGE LET ME POTRAY AND SHOW YOU MIRROR….YOU NEEED IT MORE THAN AN ACTOR IN MIDDLE OF SHOOTING OF A ROMANTIC SONG..!!!!
WELL, DE….PEOPLE LIKE YOU ARE STIGMA ON MANKIND…..NO COUNTRY ,,,NO CASTE NO CREED,,,,,YOU ARE BORN ON THE MOTHER EARTH JUST TO HASTEN THE D’ DAY OF EXISTENCE AND GLOBAL WARMINGS
YOU ARE THE ONES WHO PAY TO GET YOUR FACES ON PAGE 3 PARTIES,AND THERE YOU GUYS HUG EACH OTHER TIGHTLY AND BLOW KISSES IN AIR…HAHA
YOU BELONG THE STRATA OF SOCIETY WHERE YOU WANT TO TAKE 1 BILLION PEOPLE OR EVEN MORE? FOR A RIDE…..YOU MASKED CREATURES….WRITE ABOUT RESPECTED PEOPLE OF SOCIETY JUST TO GET ANOTHER CAMERA FLASH AT SOME PAGE 3 KINDA PARTY…OOHH PITY…
YOU CALLING PEOPLE LIKE AMITABH AND AAMIR ….FEMININE….HAHAHA I CANT SEE YOU WRITING AGAINST THEM….INFACT I SEE A HORSE-HEADED OLD WOMEN WHO HAS PAST HER MENOPAUSE STAGES ABOUT 1 DECADE BACK AND IS SO FRUSTRATED IN LIFE THAT SHE CAN GO TO ANY EXTREMME TO GET ATTENTION…HAVEN’T YOU READ ANYWHERE THAT SPITING AT SUN MEANS SPITTING AT UR FACE??
I LIKE SPIRIT OF SHAHRUKH KHAN….BUT ITS THE SEEN SPIRIT,WE KNOW HE IS BROKEN INSIDE…NOTHING AGAINST YOU MR. KHAN.YOU HAVE BEEN A PILLAR ALL THRUOUT THE MATCHES…..BUT MR KHAN CAN YOU PLEASE TELL US ALL THAT WAS MS/MRS DEY/DE INVITED FOR SPECIAL MEALS @MANNAT??
IF YESS THEN KEEP FEEDING HER SHE’Z THE BEST WATCHDOG EVER SEEN/READ:p:p:p…..BACK TO ‘DE’….
MS OR MRS DE OR DAY(GODKNOWS HOW YOU PAGE 3 CREATURE WANT TO BE ADDRESSED AT THIS JUNCTURE)YOU HAVE WRONGLY MENTIONED THAT AMITABH AND AAMIR CAN DO THE BITCHING JOBS,THEY CAN’T THEY WILL FALL FLAT….HOW CAN THEY QUALIFY TILL THE TIME YOU HOLD THE BITCHING-BANNER HIGH IN AIR…………..YOU STILL ARE THE REIGNING QUEEN OF THIS ARENA SHOBHA…DONT GET THREATENED BY ANYONE……TILL THE TIME YOU ARE AROUND…BITCHING WOULD ALWAYS BE A FEMININE DOMAIN!!!!!!
GOD BLESS YOU…YOUR BODY WITH SOME BRAINS,AND YOUR PEN WITH SOME SANCTIFIED INK!!!!
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NOW YAMINI………..SUGESTION TIME…..FREE OF COST
PLZ CONSULT SANJAY JUMANI AND CHANGE YOUR NAME FROM YAMINI LOHIA TO ‘DAMINI LOHiA’(WITH SMALL i)
YOU MIGHT GET NOTICED……….GOD BLESS YOU TOO
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Hello again,
Yamini has shown with ease, her own childish-ness by scripting and publishing this article. It amazes me that Editors who should know better, use thier newpapers and magzines to publish such worthless, sad attempts at journalism.
Unfortunatly, its not only in show business that the claws come out. I am an IT Consultant in the UK, and believe me…you would be surprised at how peoples inscurities manifest themselves in day to day operations. I’ve learned with some bad experiences, and a lot of laughs to ignore them…what the hell? If I’m doing well, its by Gods grace and hard work…thier bitching and sniping makes no difference.
It must be very difficult to constantly be in the public eye and have your every move analysed and packaged up in someones elses opinion. Hats off to you for being strong and coming out the better person - your grace and personal strength always shine through. Don’t ever lose that Mr B. :-))
Guess what? I was watching Yaarana the other night, I happened to be flicking through the television and stumbled upon a repeat showing - I thouroughly enjoyed watching it again, it brought back memories of my childhood when I cried for you while you sang ‘Bhole..O Bhole’. Excellent.
Brgds…Hema
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Dear Amitji,
i wrote back to u … as i could see that u just posted ur recent blog… haven’t read it though but am excitied with the fact that u r online too now…hoping and praying nothing disheartens you now and ever…
love you loads
Veronica
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Hi!! you are above all this …people who love you will always love you …whatever anyone says about you hardly matters to them…so dont react to anyone and everyone…just ignore them…love ..take care…
sunita
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:37 pm
WELL HEADER AS BLOGS & DOGS”??………..
NOOO I’LL PREFER ”CLUTHES OF BITCHES”
WATSAY GUYSS…….
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Hello Mr. BigB,
I wonder why do you take so much of pain to comment on the comments of someone who has naturally got nothing else to do. I am really surprised by this post. I tried to analyze why you might have replied to this post. I thought there might be two reasons:
1. You are upset with the comments.
2. You wanted to clarify yourself.
Now first one simply seems to be IMPOSSIBLE for a man so successful as yourself who I am sure knows well how to handle this stuff.
The second one might have been the reason but I am surprised as to why should you try to change the mindset of people.
There are two broad categories in which your fans can be categorized:
1. Real Fans
2. Fickle Fans
Your real fans would just laugh off the posts by “whatever is the name of that lady” and co. and fickle fans would immediately take notice of it and change their mindset. They sure will and no one is going to stop them. But why care for them when you have a whole lot of people who love you truly.
Please, I beg you to stop replying to this stuff. I am sure that you would try to understand the sentiments of your real fans.
Regards,
Your Fan
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Keep this good work going , let people know the reality and show them the essence of ethical journalism , which is for the society , by the society and from the society
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:38 pm
hhmmm….wasn’t paanchi fail coined on the ibnlive.com site if I remember clearly??!!!
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:38 pm
WOW Sir.. what a reply !! I enjoyed every tiny bit of your reply, read it again and again AND again and couldnt help but wonder what has happened to journalism (or whatever its called these days). It has been so long that it seems like it never existed in the first place.
I would also like to confirm your belief that for us (all your fans), it has been an amazing experience to read through your blog and just to get to know as you are and not as you are projected.
I have grown up watching your movies and laughed and cried as I watched them. So many years have past but everytime I see your scenes from Amar, Akbar, Anthony, Satte pey Satta …or anyother movie… they just remind me of so many priceless memories of my past, my family and all our fun.
I am sure you will read my comment and all I can say is that - Sir, you are an inspiration and your father’s words [mann ka ho toh…] is something our generation of Indians needs the most today.
- Vinay
Rotterdam
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:39 pm
The ultimate irony here is that if Yasmin Lohia considers the entire subject so juvenile and so forth why is she even giving attention to it? Why have those in her profession forever obsessed with precisely industry gossip from affairs to fights? It is remarkable that the media keeps throwing up these pieces offering commentary on your blog (and now Aamir’s with the ‘dog’ anecdote) and at the very same moment criticizes you for indulging in it! Aren’t there more ‘important’ things to write about in a country the scale of India with all its myriad problems and issues? Why then does Yasmin Lohia feel so much for this particular subject? Is it only my imagination or does the fact that in both instances Shahrukh being the ‘target’ (apparent in Aamir’s case or deliberately imagined in yours) have something to do with this perfect storm of media ‘bylines’ on this issue?! In any case we don’t have to wait for blogs from Messrs Arjun Singh and Digvijay Singh. The likes of Yasmin Lohia report all the gossip anyway as they have been for years with respect to the film industry. Ultimately isn’t this the crime you committed when you refused to talk to the media for years? You dared to cheat them out of a whole treasure trove of quotes to mangle in turn! The media is ethical. They prefer not to invent stuff. They prefer ‘editing’ creatively.
All these years when all and sundry used to opine on you and your career such ‘outrage’ was never evidenced in the media! Shahrukh Khan in the most flagrant example has routinely been dishing out barbs which then get celebrated as ‘humor’ by the media. He does this in interviews but also notably in all the award shows he hosts. Somehow we don’t get his sense of humor if we don’t appreciate his condescending remarks! Well why doesn’t the media get Aamir’s humor?
This Bombay film media is really now only an arm and organ of the film industry, totally complicit with one camp or another and often corrupted by such. This extends to the esteemed ‘trade’ figures as well. It takes only a little bit of experience to figure out how and why a piece is written toward certain ends. Could Yasmin Lohia be so naive as not to notice? Could she really have missed all the snideness directed against the Bachchan name (both ‘Amitabh’ and ‘Abhishek’ and now ‘Aishwarya’; one fears for the domestic help at this point!) on a daily basis? Wonder why she never expected such ‘wrath’ and ‘fury’ before when this was happening! It still happens so it’s not too late for her to reconsider!
At any rate this was a good biting response from you. And it is only testament to the success and importance of your blog that the media cannot resist writing about it. Much as the media writes about the ‘Bachchans’ all the time and even if the coverage is negative what is underlined is the fact that they cannot ignore this name. One should take this compliment!
I would lastly, and just a bit naively, urge Yasmin Lohia to visit (she obviously hasn’t done so before) the relevant post that deals with the Paanchi Paas/KBC issue and read (if she still has that ability) what has actually been written there. Lohia has done no more than buy the media characterizations in this sense. I should not even criticize her. It is precisely this lack of ethics that makes her perfect for her profession!
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:39 pm
in late 70s also media said vinod khanna is superstar not amitabh now comparing with shah rukh haha god give the media persons some brain
shah rukh can be compared with monkey not amitabh . we have seen his jealously right from hritik roshan becoming overnight stat to this yr awards. he is hungry of cheap publicity which these sold media is giving but no effect on people as they have understand all. and as for ipl where he was when team started loosing yes in 1 match seeing smoking in frustratioion . he is nothing compared to even aamir forget amitabh. as for media i have stooped reading or watching them as they r like pet dogs.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:39 pm
DEAR SIR BIG B
you acted very well in BHOOTNATH.I ama 7 year old girl and i love to watch your movies with my father who is the biggest pankha of yours
bye sir and pls make more movies keeping children in mind
sumana dua
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Quite an irony, I see unfold in the Indian media lately. Out here in the US, we have ‘news’ from channels such as Headlines Today, Aaj Tak, Sahara news and (at the risk of sounding pompous!) as an educated and experienced audience, see that these channels churn out at the most about 5% of valuable, useable news from their 24/7 coverage.
The irony, I mentioned, is in the handling of the so-called ‘public figures’ by the various houses in the Media estate - TV, print, radio.
We are constantly thrown justifications of ‘they are public figures, so they should expect public scrutiny’. I don’t have any issues with that. I agree. People gaining popularity on account of their ‘public’ activities or professions have to stand up to public scrutiny in the same way, they accept the ‘public accolades’.
However, where is it written that public figures, such as yourself, Mr B, cannot and should not express their ‘personal’ opinions, views, thoughts or comments on issues, matters that influence, affect their respective lives???
I believe in yester years this Yamini’s article - a monologous, one-sided, unresearched view-point targeted at the recent exposure to celebrities blogging, would have been accepted as gospel, the truth. But in the current environment, such articles are easily refuted (as you have done) or confirmed and thus not accepted as true journalism, without question.
All of the above with one basic rule: Such blogs of impact, and influence, such as yours, Mr B, Aamir’s etc come with a huge responsibility towards the expectations of respect, protocol and truth.l Your respective blog life cannot, and should not have any room for conceit, or retort.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:42 pm
shoba de has been an anti-amitabh for sometime now! she had vehemently opposed and raised her voice in public one or two years back when mr. bachan was voted and chosen as the indian of the year or the most popular figure in the country or something like that!
sir, i wonder why you graced her book launch with your presence
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Dear Sir,
I am huge fan of yours and have grown up on your films.I have been a regular visitor of your blog quite some time now.
I really admire the way you deal with every situation in all the times .
I would like to ask you one honest question hope you will not mind answering it
how you keep yourself so poised in all the situations that you come across.
Be it people around you commenting on various things or your initial career days when the journey to the achievement was not that easy, what was the thing that made you kept going .
In reference to the your recent post of Yamini Lohia ,
I think you Blog is the medium where you can express your views on every comment and compliment being made on you , which was next to impossible without this techonology .Also I want to take the opportunity to let you know that how much I appreciate the way you reply to them with all the things you want to convey them and yet maintaining the dignity..
I rather we all would be really fortunate If you can share some words of wisdom with all your fans as you did in your one of your recent post.”Man ka ho to accha , na ho to zyaada accha”
Neha Ketkar Shende
London, 14.00 PM
22 May 2008
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Way to go…..
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:43 pm
The correct spellings would be heresy’, not ‘hearsay’. I am sorry, am just obsessive-compulsive about correct spellings
Effective rejoinder! But maybe it would be kinder to steer away from overtly harsh phrases such as own ’sad little life of being a paid-up hack.’ It i such people’s characters and outlooks that make them ’sad’., not their professions.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Hello Mr Bachchan,
Mr Bachchan why react to every small thing written about you. It would go non stop. One advice, if i may.. Dont give much notice to what is written about you. You should instead give time to your fans who write to you here on ur blog hoping to get a response. Because after all, All dat been written about you if for UR fans only.
I would first like to thank you for mentioning me earlier
regards
angel
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:43 pm
It is crazy. These media people sound terrified! All because of a blog?
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:46 pm
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DEAR SIR,
JUST A REQUEST…..
Please HOLD your GREATNESS and SIMPLICITY, as IT IS, as you have shown even replying an arrogant and ugly comment by Shobha de.
Sir, Please do’nt reply to each and every body’s articles and comments on you….
I can’t see Amitabh Bachhan go down……
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:46 pm
My Dearest AmitJi,
Ive cooled down now (read my response DAY 34i- shobha de), but after reading yet another cow’s article im flaming up again but im glad this time you shut her up like no1 could. What a befitting response. EXCELLENT. I hope all these vultures rot in hell!!!
i couldnt help laughing till I hit the ground on your remarks of this scum needing a job. She needs more than a job, she needs a LIFE!
With all my love and affection
Ibrar Hussain UK
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:47 pm
We always hear your side of the fabricated story Yamini, so whats wrong when we hear directly from the celebrities? And its not only Indian Celebrities that blog, lots of Hollywood celebrities blog too.
indian journalists who dont have a lot of time to keep up with their tasks and ofcourse with celebrity blogs just pick up bits and pieces here and there and make up their last minute column. What ignorance!
Look towards Hollywood, nobody complains about celeb bloggers. There are only happy when their favourite celebs speak something and they are happy to quote it without fabrication. Whereas here its totally different.
The media has taken celeb blogs as a blow to their bellies.. not the other way around. Maybe they’ll get used to these blog things and their bad sources and incomplete references. Ignore those JUVENILES Mr. Bacchan
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:49 pm
As u r a STAR and a Great Global Personality, everyone would take the chance to write abt whtever u do in their own way. but one thing is sure, your admirer never bothered abt all these things. We are always with u. U enjoy the love and affection of people for you from all around the globe.
Luv Vandana
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Sir
I think compared to what many other so-called journalists have written, Yamini’s little blurb was rather benign. Don’t you think you’re being a little too harsh with her?
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:52 pm
WOW … I was reading the blog while it was updated with 34(ii). That means Amithab Bachchan and me were on the same site at the same time!
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:52 pm
good mr. Bachchan….but u know what - u made this yamini who ever she is a known name all over the world !may b tht was the very intention of writing whatever trash she did !….pls b careful tomorrow another era gera natthu gera will write something silly bout u, just to get his /her name on ur blog !
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:53 pm
People are people, they are all the same. Some people advise others not to fester and harbor hatred as it will drown you. The others have figured out a way to write angry blog such as above, as long as you put down “with love and affection” at the end. As long as you use sound bites such as my dearest all, with love and affection etc etc, that’s like washing all your sins in a river Ganges after a sin !!!
Kudos!!! Keep it up.
Lessons learnt, arrogance, belligerency, modesty, humbleness can not and should not be judged by what person writes, or says about himself or reminds us of father’s teaching etc.. but should be judged by actions alone is what me thinks. There are many people practice modesty and we don’t even know about them. It’s like a ‘gupt daan”.
Mahesh
USA
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:53 pm
WOW .. I was reading the blog while it got updated with 34(ii). That means Amithab Bachchan and me were at the same site at the same time!
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:53 pm
just ignore….
they r after u…..
pray for them … who r sick, mentaly sick !!
stay safe..
luv.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:54 pm
Harsha Reddy,
You must be super talented…I don’t know of anyone who can actually laugh out their ass!!! Guess all that was missing on this blog were low class comedians like you!
what do you call a person laughing out their ass??..Harsha Reddy…
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:54 pm
Guess its rather childish on both your parts —- Yamini whoever and the Big Mr.B…. are we misusing the fact that people are reading the blog to settle personal scores here….man Yamini actually may find a job as a jorno still… she took on the mightly Mr. B but I hope you, Mr. Bachchan, are not hoping the art of writing like the the tongue & cheek Shobha De or the amateur Ms Y whoever…
Honestly, lets use this media to communicate …. really communicate coz otherwise its only a matter of time before you loose proportionate number of fans as the readership you gain….Or is it all Cheap thrills …
Dont feel like signing off as your ardent fan suddenly….
Sorry… but I am feeling sorry for the state of affairs ….
Shweta Arora
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Two comments - one more technical from the blog / site perspective itself. The proper use of real estate is of great value - not only when it is for an actual house (interior or exterior) but also for a website or a blog. For the current article, the picture itself occupies more than 50% of the real estate. I have to scroll down to first read the scanned copy of the article and scroll even further to read your response to it. Bad design and layout. A better way to do it would be to put a small size photo on the blog and paste a URL to get a larger version of the photo. Likewise, within the blog site you can paste the URL of the scanned copy. That way readers can read your article first up, instead of having to scroll and adjust their screen sizes.
Second about the writing itself. Every one who is commenting on your blog is obviously interested in your opinions and thoughts. They are or have been your fans. While commenting on newspaper articles pertaining to bollywood and / or yourself is nice, we would - as your ardent fans like to hear more about your opinions on certain political issues, economic issues and your interest in things like global warming etc. Issues that surround us with articles every day. There are several other sources to read about your opinion on bollywood, but your blog could be catered towards more of such geo-eco-political issues and concerns.
Comments please …
Thanks,
Abhi
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:57 pm
It is somewhat ridiculous that she is bringing up the SRK thing again, that misunderstanding was cleared up awhile ago. They just need to jump on whatever drama they can find… or in this case, invent. Obviously, you don’t have a feud with Shah Rukh, and if she’d read the blog, she’d know this.
I find it very entertaining watching you bite back at all these journalists! Hopefully you inspire them to be a bit more honest and less sensational in their writings.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.
-Melanie (from Canada)
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Dear Amit Ji,
I eagerly look for great words coming out of your blog being the person that you are , the son of a great author himself . The author whose words have inspired us for ages . But Now and then you disappoint me with these useless comments on useless articles written by these useless journalists.
You have shown that you are capable of toucing the hearts of people by narrating in depth about lessons like ‘man ka ho to achha …..’
You will note that you would have received much more appreciation for the
‘man ka ho to achha …..’ blog rather than the one above.
We are intelligent people and don’t need to be told every now and then
what was written in an article was good or not.
or why not start a separate category for just these clarifications so that only those who are interested can go into these blogs.
Looking forward to more heart warming inspiring stories and none about the press anymore please.
Come on show that you are the son of an inspiring author not just a common human being who wants to use this medium to give back at people /articles you don’t like.
Doesn’t suit your age or dignity that you have displayed for all these years.
Luv always,
Pooja
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:58 pm
I could understand your hurt feelings and strongly support your feedback and reaction. We know when an elephant walks down, street dogs bark, but we never expected a newspaper as prestigious and established as the TOI - and that to in editorial page can write such rubbish - “rechristening Shah Rukh’s new quiz show as Paanchvi Fail” - in your name. Had you not clarified, at least some readers might have believed that - after all who has time to find out truth. However, it is not just Yamini Lohia, the editor who has permitted this piece to be printed also has to be taken to task. All are a bunch of hypocrites. Way back they fail after the renowned CEC to undermine his contribution to the society and cleaning of political system.
We strongly support and I really enjoyed the rebuff you have given. Keep up & take care.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:58 pm
this article from msn India site.
http://entertainment.in.msn.com/bollywood/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1406335#toolbar
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:59 pm
VERY-VERY IMP for BIG-B:
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BIG-B must have BIG Goals now in his life, towards the needy people, Aids victims, mentally and physically challenged and towards global warming.
Please use your CHARISMATIC personality in good deeds, and not Replying the foolish and irrresposible people.
As Sweta Pahooja question is relevant:
R U interested in inspiring people to fight with global warming, or spreading awereness for other imp issues of life & society????
ANGRY YOUNG MAN
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:59 pm
heheheheheheeh hahahahahahahaha
lagta hai koi rato raat prasidhdh hona chahta hai……….. isliye ye sab kar raha hai………
hahahahha dont mind dear sir,
jiske screw pahele se dhile hote hai wo screw fir se dhile nahi kiye jate……… hahahahaha
with love
nayan
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May 22nd, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Sir,
Do you realize how much of your mind and soul you give into each argument you dwell in? Would you not be better off in investing the precious moments in things more productive, as other readers have pointed out, given your stature and adulation you receive? It’s my belief that a sincere person (fan) should be such who who should be able to point out the futility of your exercise rather than agree to everything that you say or do and hence this reply.
Each time you talk about your parents, it moves me beyond words and I realize, there’s so much to learn from you. And each time you indulge in such a war of words, I realize what I should not learn from you.
I did not know about Mid-day until you mentioned it in your column or for that matter some body named Yamini and now I am sure since you acknowledged their existence and irritation thereof, many people like me will ‘google’ them up and give them more importance than they deserve, thereby diluting all your good, kind, encouraging words and actions.
Why? Why not invest the energies into doing something much more constructive that uplifts the world around you, simply because you are much more capable than probably 90% of people on this planet? And do you deny that the media has been hugely beneficial to you in so many ways? There are bound to be brickbats along with flowers, since no two people are like. So, you will fight everything the ’second’ person has to say since it is not the complete truth? Probably.
Love you unconditionally.
Sincerely,
Ruchi Dutta
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Hey Vikas,
Agree with you…these journalists are really digging a deeper hole by their continuous lies. Most of them don’t even know whats happening out there…which is why I can understand AB’s absolute frustration at their stupidity and moreso because they have a public platform to do this. The other scary thing is that the public will lap up the lies these corrupt journalists serve up. How does one stop this????!!! When people were attacking him, we wished for him to speak up…..and now when he does, we want him to not bother about it….really…it’s a catch 22 situation!
Fats
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:02 pm
Dear Amitji,
being honest i din’t like your apporche of reacting back on everything written on you. i simply don’t understand y you need to bother bout it? y you need to write back? does it really matter to you?
when you have started writing things in such a open media, ppl will definitely comment on it, comment can be good or bad.. let it be… don’t bother.. be ignorant as you been for so many years till now..
we all luv you a lot. n learning many things from your past experiences that ur sharing with us. grateful to you for that openness..carry on with that..
please sir, just be what you are. n forget bout such stupid journalists..
hope you don’t mind me writing this..
best regards,
Minal
London
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:02 pm
Dear Mr Bachchan
At the outset, let me start by Congratulating you on your great success and the great stature that you have acquired in your life time - a result I am sure of your great talent, hardwork and above all the divine grace of God. And it precisely because of these things that I would like to point out a few things - of course many would not agree but thats their prerogative and yours -
- Sir you are a man of stature and achievement - there will be many who would speak against you for various reasons - personal? professional? political? And you most definitely would have a right to feel aggrieved by it all - BUT -
- It is precisely because of that stature I feel, that you are required to rise above the pettiness - let the petty be petty! But you who are on a higher platform, much more is to be expected from you - its the price of greatness - rightly or wrongly! You are expected - the common man expects you to be not so common! Let the small remain small - they do what they do - do you need to do the same? You are already BIG!
- Miss Yamini (dont know her!) has a right to her bread and butter too - is it wrong to be paid? You earn a living too - all of us do! If she has done you wrong - all the others who have done you wrong - it is a reflection on THEM not on you, why sully yourself and tarnish your hands with the same dirt? Unfair? Perhaps yes - but unfortunately its not Utopia and if your patience has run out its understandable - but - all of us are ‘SAD’ in some way or the other…..
- Never thought I would ever post on you blog - never thought I might even ready it - but there you are and here I am - if you do read it, I would be grateful, if not - thats well and good too!
God Bless you and all the rest of humanity-
Anjali Deshpande
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:03 pm
This Blog is just excellent. A pleasure reading your responses.. Just Mindblowing. I think the media need to be careful about the stuff they throw at us..
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
I have great respect for you as a person. I absolutely admire the way you conduct yourself. I sincerely believe that you will always be respected by your zillion fans, however much people like Yamini Lohia and Shobhaa De rattle on. I wish to take this opportunity to tell you that I am an avid fan of your write ups in your blog. You sure have an amazing command over the usage of English language. It is extremely endearing to see you defend your family.I wish people would stop this unnecessary slandering.
Regards,
Priyanka Varma
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Why do you even bother to waste your thoughts and time over such articles. Just read them and throw them where they belong.Don’t give them importance that they don’t deserve and one cannot go on explaining everything to everyone.Relax and smile.CHILL!!!!!!
Regards,
Anuradha.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Dear Mr Big B,
I am first time visiting your blog, and I’m so happy. I am big fan of yourself and Rajnikanth. I am really happy that i am able to communicate with you my views. Regarding this topic you have given the right reply. I think in our country it has now become a fashion of just poking famous people and hogging the limelight. Most writers have many assumptions rather than facts. I hope the editors will play a responsible role because they have so much in educating the society, rather than selling their magazines by defaming to some of the inspirational icons of the country. Because this novel idea of yours has made dreams of millions of fans feeling happy.
Shriram.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Sir
This is a famous line from your own movie Khudah Gawah..
“Jahailon ka sawal ka jawab hamoshi hotha hai”.
“the best answer to ignorants is silence”
please dont fall in the trap of this journalists, we are with you. We dont beleive a word they say…When you have fans like us you do not need to care about what they write….
you are a legend….
By you replying to this journalist you have made his/her day….
your fan
Amjad
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Hi,
About time. This is the only way to deal with people that think that they can benefit from the misery they bestow on others with their lies. I am glad that you have now decided to put right what others have made their lifes work which is to mislead and misuse the position that they enjoy because you exist in the profession that you do.
I look forward to many more writers feeling the same pain that you and your colleagues have suffered for many years.
There is right and wrong in this world and everyone choses the path they decide to go on and if it is the wrong one then you have to be accountable for what you do and if it is the right path then you will benefit and for many years all these journalists chose the wrong path and there would come a day when someone would say enough, that is what you did.
Let the next one present himself, herself or themselves.
Regards
Mujahid
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:05 pm
Sir, I think, when u have an effective tool like a blog, u should and must respond and reply to whatever u dislike or like, whatever u disagree or agree with….
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:05 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
The media had made such a big deal about blogging…. I am amazed. It seems half of the intellectual world has blogs. But no they have to write about it daily (its tiresome now!). I think they should give you a break.
And though I liked your apt responses to the articles about you (this and the last post), it will not be very wise to smack them on the face through your blog. You should not really pay heed to these now… they need something to publish after all even if it is subreption.
We love to know more about you, your life… your family.
Warm Regards,
Amita
New Jersey
P.S. I am not a big fan of Aishwarya’s acting but I respect her for what she is (she is pretty and graceful). Shobha De must have been in short of topics to write, that she choose such a silly thing (your last post). I am happy that you always keep reminding others that she is your daughter now. I remember reading your reply to a comment in one of your initial posts about Aishwarya.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Dear Sir,
I disagree with some of the comments given by some readers, where people have advised you to “not to indulge into responding to each and every print article”
“TONGUE FIRMLY IN CHEEK” at my end as well, for the media for misguiding me all these years, by trying to hamper my faith in my god, and by trying to annihilate the image of a great man, and a great human being. These people need responses like these, and I am sure that they are closing watching your blogs to see what you speak about them. Good that someone has the courage to give it back to them. Good that someone is ensuring that all such attempts by these worthless, good for nothing ear-hustlers go in vain.
Keep it up.
Yours Truely
Vishal
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:07 pm
We have a lot of respect to you and this kind of rumors (From anyone) doesn’t let you down as far I believe. We all need your time for better things in life and we love to follow in your foot steps.
Thanks
Harikishan Singh
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Dear Big B,
I agree with your other fans that you should not be answerable / answering all that has been written abouut you in the articles.
Two dogs barking at each other just creates noise and nothing else. Let them bark and you carry on with you’re work. Like’s of Shobhaa De and Yamini never came to my attention until you recently came for her book launch and then attached their articles on this site. We are NOT bothered by what they say / write as WE believe in you and what you do. Hence NO point in using your energy in the rubbish that gets written up about you.
Your ever loving fan,
Raj from Tanzania (Now UK)
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Hi Mr. Bachchan,
We are not bothered about these petty people who write crap about you
They just want people to read what they have written! Please dont even think about them and tell us more about yourself!! we are more interested in YOU. This nonsense comes out everyday in a thousand newspapers!!(They are probably jealous of your writing skills!! YOU ROCK!)
Love you
Shikha Bedi
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Sir,
Absolutely Love it.
Give it to them…yeah !!!
A nameless thing called Lohia feels she has the rights/guts to make snide remarks about AB? I dont think so…..she deserves all our ridicule !!
Yamini….reporters (?) like you are the reason why the credibility of the media has gone to dogs !!!
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Found this about your blog :
http://www.sepiamutiny.com/sepia/archives/005204.html#more
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:11 pm
THESE MEDIA PEOPLE ARE NOT WORTH WASTING SO MUCH TIME ….TALK ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Hello,
I loved the way “GURUKANT DESAI”(or say DHIRUBHAI AMBANI) dealt with such newspaper articles, he just gave them more details for his GOOD WORK and I think you should also do that..
They are too small for you, your work and your FAN base which includes ME!!!
Anyway, When are you coming to Ahmedabad? I am waiting .. and My expression will be the same this time too..(Mouth Open in awe that you are really in front of me)
Have a Nice day.. and a Good Morning( without any papers saying anything absurd about you
)
Mihir Darji
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:12 pm
You go, Amitji. Tell them! Rumor mongering dogs (or should I say cats: meow)have no place in print. You are perfectly entitled to take offense and they are lucky you don’t sue them for slander.
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Dear Big B,
Another point I think is that these journalists are USING you. Millions of your FANS visit this site daily / hourly to read about you. You’re giving these journalist a chance to be known through your reactions on what silly things that they write about you.
They are getting free fame via you as you publish their article to millions of your fans who visit your site.
Have a think on this and see whether I am correct or not.
Yours,
Raj from Tanzania (Now UK)
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Amitabhji,
what a well written post. Clearly you don’t intend to personally vilify the journalist - but intend to put in place that journalistic tendency of slander.
I just read my name in the list you blog respondents you provided. You made my day
Wish you a long life,
Pinak
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Dear Amitji,
I live in London and whenever I tune in to any Indian News Channels…..All I find is “10% News and 90% Rubbish”. They make up their own stories……without investigating or varifying the details…….and by doing so, they are actually misleading the general public about Celebrities and their personal & professional life.
U have given a very good reply to Yamini Lohia’s baseless allegations………I know that U don’t need to respond to them or prove your innocence to these journalists but someone would have to take the initiative to teach them a lesson or else they will go on and on about the same to earn their bread & butter.
By repling to them……..U r actually making your fans & general public aware of the facts & reality behind each and every allegations……..I hope other celebrities also come out like this and give their views & replies to their fans & the general public through their blogs & websites.
Best of Luck.
Chintan Gandhi
- London, UK
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Dear Bachchan Sir,
You are the legand of the India. You leaves in our heart i read your blog and comments which you wrote for some people and film actores. I have noticed that in these days everyone is targating you some how which is completly disappointing for many fans. I think they all targating you becouse of your friendship with Amar singh ji. I think a friend in need is indeed friend. I can’t suggest you any thing becouse you are more intelligent then me even my age is half of your. Sir if you comment’s on Rahul Gandhi than he will be a better prime minister in future and you want to see him as a prime minister. Then you will see that many people of backfoot. Pls also go to see the IPL cricket match for the faveor of Mumbai team. Rest you know all what i mean
Slam Namste
Sanjay
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:15 pm
i AGREE WITH VINAY JAIPUR MEDIA ARE SCARED . THEY WANT YOU TO STOP WRITTING BLOG L.BUT YOU DONT STOP.I TINK MEDIA IS GOING TO GO FOR HUNGER STRIKE. THEY LOST THERE FOOD
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Dear Amitji,
Ultimate answer… simply “Brilliant”…. I hope after reading your response that Yamini must be cringing herself in a pot of Hole… these lot deserve to be locked up in confinement for infinity… as they missuse their power and are capable for creating unwanted wars…
With love and Respect.
Veronica
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Dear Mr. Amitabh Bachchan,
I am a BIG FAN of yours since I was 3 years old (the time when I started to understand what is a film) and at that time I really thought you fought real and used to cry when you died in Sholay. Then I came to know that it was all just fake and I was so happy.
To tell you the trust I am such a big fan yours that whenever there is a movie starring you is screened on any channel I have to drop everything and watch it.
Kudos to your blog.
Kind Regards
Kulin Shah
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May 22nd, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Amitji,
I feel that you are too important and public to react to Yamini’s writings or should i say writhings. I feel you should reserve your energy for much greater causes which you can deliver and are doing for the world at large. Trivial articles cannot harm you. We know that the animosity between you and SRK is media created and two mature , honest individuals may not necessarily take a liking for each other but need a lot of effort to detest each other to the extents reports say.
I for one feel that you need not react to these provocations. Though it might be a good opportunity to clarify your stand through the blog such slander need not be taken heed.
Your opinion on this.
Jawahar
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