Posted on: May 24, 2008 - 3:25 am
Film City, Mumbai May 23, 2008 6:00 pm / 3:34 am on the 24th / 1:06 pm on the 24th
My father, acknowledged as a great Hindi poet, wrote his autobiography in four volumes and literary minds unanimously accepted that his prose was better than his poetry. Many however are unaware that even though he wrote in Hindi, he was a professor in the English Department at the Allahabad University and later the first Indian to do his PhD in English Literature from Cambridge. His thesis - WB Yeats and Occultism gave him his doctorate in 1954.
My father came from very humble beginnings. He studied by a lantern at night and walked several miles to conduct tutions in order to feed his family. His struggle through out his life and his determination to succeed in what he took up have always been propelled through his immense will power.
A dissertation that would normally have taken four years was completed in two, simply because he would have been unable to sustain himself due to the paucity of funds. He worked 18 hours in the day, at times sitting on a desk, on the floor and even standing. He constructed a special table where he would when tired of sitting, stand and work.
He prepared seven drafts of his thesis. In pencil. The ink required for the job would have cost him. And when he returned from England, instead of bringing us children the customary toys and games to play, he brought along the biggest and greatest gift I ever received from him. The seven pencilled drafts of his thesis.
“This”, he said with utmost pride “is all that I could afford to bring you”.
We have those drafts safely sealed and kept away as a testimony of his labor. Not one of the hundreds of films I have done will ever compare, or in substance ever match, the strength and value of those writings.
When he wrote in his study at Willingdon Crescent in Delhi after we moved there, he would often put up a small painting outside the door of his room. It was an indication for us that he was not to be disturbed. There were times when I never saw him for days, even though we lived in the same house.
There were no computers then and no typewriters for him either. Everything was hand written. He guarded his writing tools with the possessiveness of a lover. If on occasion we would accidently tamper with his pen or pencil there was severe punishment in store.
His discipline and will towards his work was prime. Nothing else had the importance to distract him. During one of the many earthquakes that have shaken up Delhi, we had all screamed and run out into the open. He had remained calm and concentrated. As the earth shook with frightening ferocity he quietly walked out from a back door in his room and slid back to his chair and to work after it was over, as we panicked for his well being, stationed at a little distance from the house on the lawn.
When he willed something, nothing could alter his commitment towards accomplishing the desired result.
In his early years he gave one of his poetic works to be published by a printing house. Not satisfied by the accounts of the sale of the book, he discovered that he was being cheated in his royalty. After many unsuccessful attempts to extract his due, he got on to his bicycle, the only mode of transport he possessed and rode throughout the city speaking and announcing out to every one, known unknown; every little thing, trees, stones, pillars, posts, every object that he encountered, that the owners of the publishing house were cheats !
He writes in his biography that within 6 months it just so happened that the publishing house went bankrupt and shut. Poetic justice he felt or the strength of his will or the honesty of his karma !
During the years after he passed his 60’s he quite by accident developed a new interest. His morning walks took him to undeveloped areas of the Diplomatic Enclave where now all the Embassies of the World are housed in New Delhi. The terrain was wild and full of stray rocks and stones. He would see something hidden in some of them, bring them home and with a gentle touch of a paint brush accentuate that rock to bring out a human form or a bird or just a figure. They would adorn the front verandah of the house.
Unable to carry it he pushed a huge rock every day a few feet for six months till it reached our doorstep, painted a few lines re positioned it and it became Garuda. It lies at our entrance in Prateeksha as an inspiration of not just his craft but the will and determination and the simple logic of transporting it from its wilderness, some distance, to our home.
When physical pain overtook his writing hand he would through will, transfer it to his other hand and continue writing. The unused hand getting treatment for pain.
I am blessed to have had him as my inspiration, my example and one I strive each day to emulate.
His words teach me each day a new lesson -
Jo beet gayi so baat gayi
Jeevan may ek sitatra tha,
Mana woh behad pyara tha
Woh toot gaya toh toot gaya.
Amber ke aanan ko dekho,
Kitne iske tare toote,
Kitne iske pyare chhoote.
Jo chhot gaye phir kahan mile
Par poocho toote taron ka,
Kab amber shok manata hai,
Jo beet gayo so baat gayi.
What has happened has happened !
In your life there was a star,
Agreed that it was bright and beautiful.
If it has broken today it is broken !
Look at the courtyard of the sky,
How many of its stars break away from it,
How many of its stars leave it and go away.
But of all the stars and loved ones the sky loses,
Have you ever seen the sky mourn for them !
What has happened has happened !
Let us not mourn for the absence of loved ones.
In life, life happens. What happens, happens.
Look to tomorrow with fresh thoughts, bright ideas and not be remorseful of the loss of an opportunity.
In a forward to his collection of works my father wrote - and this is my translation of his thoughts in Hindi -
‘ My life has been the life of an ordinary man and this I consider my greatest privilege and my greatest joy. If I were to get another opportunity to live my life again as per my wishes, I would never want to hold a desire to live any others but my own life, with all its shortcomings and failures and regrets. For it is only then I shall be able to experience the oneness with the ordinary man.
In this wide world there is no greater binding than the experience of being alone.
In this wide world there is no greater mukti than the experience of being one with the others.
The best and considered mukti is this - sabse yukt hokar mukt - to remain one with others and yet be mukt, away, delivered. ‘
My oneness with all my readers is my greatest deliverance -
May 24th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Dear Amitji
I am unable to understand why all the people that is to say press, politicians, and others are after you and your family. It is really sickening and not in good taste. A good article with constructive criticism of one’s work is always welcome and good to read. But not this sadistic stories.
But you should feel great that not only the good work of you and the family in industry is source of livelihood of so many people around the globe but these people earn their bread from your criticism as well.
They have made habit of bashing you and enjoying. It is good that you are giving fitting reply through a very powerful medium without any one moderating or giving his/her own interpretation of your reaction.
Life has to move on. Would like to understand and hear from you on spiritual things and other important subjects in life and learn from you whatever best we can.
Love
Ramesh “ kaps “
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
what to say…its amazing !!!
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
one more thing Sir, one of my comments got deleted in moderation.. not sure why.. was a very clean one.
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
sir, yesterday i read a article about sarkar raj that later half of the movie abhishek’s character is going to die. if it is true please please please change that immediately and make it a happy ending of that character. it is going to hurt the people. we don’t want shankar nagare’s character to die. he is super human so he has to live visibilly and in the minds of the people. please act fast or pl clarify before the realese. jai mata di.
krishna mohan ivaturi
visakhapatnam.
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Sir,
Silently, you are recreating the ‘Values’ for us. I love my aging parents very much and ache to be near them. As you describe your moments with your father, I feel like crying. Thanks for the awakening.
Satyabrata
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Respected sir,
Can’t thank you enough for teaching us so many good things and teaching us the right path.Thank you sir….
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Sir,
Are you still online?
Do I have the privilege of being the first one to read your post today?
Chhabi
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
respected sir
after reading your blogs i am becoming an even greater fan of your father
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
wow! if that is not inspiration right there then I don’t know what is ..
It was a great read .. Thank you amit jee .. God Bless
All the way from mexico -
afreeen
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
It is indeed heartful to see the love and respect that you possess for your parents. We have been subject to continuous news feeds from various media highlighting this fact about you, sometimes critically… some times positively, but to learn about it first hand is a gentle reassurance.
I somehow feel that with the advent of Modern technology and lifestyle, where children get to spend less and less time with their parents, this respect is eroding fast. It is unnatural, almost, now a days to hear such passion about one’s parents. Perhaps it is unfashinable to express it even if you feel it.
Thank you for keeping the assurance and belief lighted in our hearts. I hope we can replicate the same respect to our parents and hope agaisnt hope that our children would do the same.
Love and Respect
V
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Oh No,
I am not the first one…
Love your writings/ musings…
Please keep writing such things, forget about journalists.
They just want your attention.
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
wow!
if that is not inspiration right there then I don’t know what is ..
It was a great read and great motivation ..
Thank you Amit jee .. God Bless
All the way from mexico -
afreeen
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Hello Mr. Bachchan,
first of all, i m a big big fan of yours and much bigger fan of abhishek bachchan.. he is simply the best..nothing compares to him..
i just want to tell you that u need not answer to all this crap being said about you or your family… i m sad to say that i used to think u r a very humble person (I still want to think so) but seeing ur responses to some recent controversies, in your interviews you seem to be very rude to media and in a way to your fans… just be the same… we love u all… i dont think i m the one who should be suggesting you anything but just felt like telling you… rest is up to u… we love u in whatever u do…
Regards… Meenakshi Bhatia, New Delhi
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Dear Sir,
Your prior artile has floored me to the end. I’m your biggest fan and will remain forever, but I enjoyed the last line you had written “take the blows or get out of the ring”. Simply devastating. I’m sure now not many people will take up the courage to pen down relentless items against you which has got no meaning, no link to relaity but only essayed to gain publicity and arose wrong opinion about you. Keep rocking boss, I’m sure no one can even dare to even enter the ring now. Hail the messiah.
Thanks & Regards
Sayak Bose
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Respected Sir,
Its the first time i am writing something to a person like you. Its a great honor and i feel glad and proud. Well, its a good article, it should be published and every one must read it, whenever we write anything about our elders, it gives the person pleasure and satisfaction. I am sure enough after writing all these about your father, you must feel happy and satisfied. This is something we should do. Parents are valuable and we must take care of them, wherever they are!!!
May his rest soul in peace. AMIN!
with lots of cheers, prayers and happiness,
Hayat Gul (Pakistan)
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
hallo sir,
these thoughts say a lot abt your father , but i would like to ask when there was an earthquake in delhi why he didnt panic, was he thinking that if anything untoward has to happen to him that will happen even if he runs out of his house etc., and that if his death is destined in his house he would prefer dying in his room where he has his diaries and whole life’s work.
regards
vinod
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Mr.B,
That’s very inspiring one.I am touched. I remeber you had mentioned this morning walks and the stones decoration in the garden ,before , probbably in KBC. Instead of refuting to press and people ,please keep writing more like this ,atleast we learn a lot and come to know the real Amithabh.
All the best .
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Thank you! (no other words are needed for this blog today)
THANK YOU!
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Sir
Now I can understand from where you got all courage and determination to fight in life. Amitabh Bachchan is not made by one person but it is a rich heritage that makes you so humble and honest. Sir would you like to write about your Mother …
Take lots of love
Amit Dasgupta
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Dear Sir,
It is our utmost previlege to know your father so intimately.It gives us immense courage and motivation to face difficulties in life. More I read about your father more respect grows for your family.A man can not reach your level of achievement unless there is inspiration and blessing.
We will wait for more to be published in this site.
Regards
Saibal Gupta
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Dear Amitji,
Your anecdotes continue to inspire. Truely, the strength of perseverence is something that we all must emulate. And your own life bears testimony to how deeply you have imbibed the teachings of your parents.
Can we get an insight about your mother’s influence in your life?
Anshu
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
hi…this is one poem that’ll stay with me thru’out my life..bcoz whenever i think of it, it gives me courage..courage to let go..& an acceptance that brings peace. the words come out easily & will stay in my heart.
love,
Prajakta K.
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Hello sir,
Am too small an individual to call a man of your stature with first name though I would hv loved to call u “Big B.” I am awed by your performance over the years and so is my daughter since the age of 2 - when she heard your voice on FM for the first time promoting KBC 2 and after that on seeing u on TV doing the show!!! Now she is 5 and is still a big fan!! In fact to appease me at times - she would say, Pa, you look like Amitabh Bachchan.” When Abhishek Bachchan comes on screen she recognises him as “Amitabh Bachchan ka beta.”
Its quite unfortunate that I hv not seen you even though I live in Bombay. It will be the moment of my life to catch a glimpse some time…..
Lastly, though I know this fact does not require assertion from my side - but still want to say - U are far far ahead than all these current day so called Super Stars - be it SRK or any one else. THese guys are not even comparable to the “A” of Amitabh Bachchan!!! Long live Big B
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Its so touching and meaningful. ‘jo beet gayi so baat gayi’…..yes, this is something to learn from-brings so much peace and acceptance of our losses of the near and dear ones.
Thank you for sharing all these wonderful thoughts and teachings.
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Dear Amitabh,
Phew, that poetry was mind-numbing. Great to know that the genius in the genes is passing from one generation to another. I guess you typed ‘forward’ instead of ‘foreword’. To err is human, isnt it?
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
It is very nice that someone in your line makes sure he spends time with his family, nor does he forget his family. Many people here say, that at times, you have to “ignore” your family, and sacrifice relations in order to do anything in films. I am glad that you guard such values.
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
hello Sir,
I m reading ur blog daily..and its good to come across such new and enlightning things ….!! Its great that u discuss everything here on blog…whether its about ur late father, or media, or ur films…its really amazing!
Keep Rocking(..as u definitly do..)!!!
Cheers..Long Live!
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Dear Amitji,
In one of my earlier reply, I had written about your bonding with your Father. After reading this posting of yours about your Father, I can now understand the reason for the strong bonding , affection and love.
Truly, your Father must have been a great and inspirational personality. My Pranams to His Soul.
Warm Regards
R.Parthasarathy.
Chennai.
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Namaste Mr. Bachchan!
I read Your memories about Your father. I admire Hindu way for life.
I can’t understand yours joy with life. Hindu people can be happy always.
People who I know worry about everything.They have small problem , but
they see very big problem. Your father was, is, will be a great person.
I read his poem. Can You send me few his poems (in English) on my
e-mail address : agadepp7@wp.pl ?
Please
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Dear Mr. B,
I am so obliged that you shared such precious moments of your life with me. I am sure people who have not had the opportunity to read your fathers works or meet him, will now be inspired by him through your memories of your father.
So true when your father said “Jo beet gaya so baat gayi.†No use crying over what has happened. I don’t know who said these words but my father also always reminds us “Lo attet se utna jitna poshak hai.†He always tells us that it is of no use trying to remember what you had and mourn over it. Look towards the future and think of ways how you can make it better.
My father had also been through a lot of tough times, even in his time of need he always thought of helping others. My father is my biggest inspiration, no doubt now we do have our share of difference of opinion on how we should run our business and some very elongated altercations.
Thank you for being an inspiration for me and to millions of others around the world. I hope I will be able to inspire some people around me in turn.
-Vikas.
Big B Yahoo Group.
Kolkata.
P.S. How come we do not see an attatched signature today?
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May 24th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
we really needed this post mr.Bachchan.
i was really disturbed seeing all the happenings on tv yesterday night regarding the noida murders.
thanks for this and take care.
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Amazing. Please write more and more about your father’s poetry. It inspires us a lot. The way you are putting it in a words, no one else can do. good day.
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Respected Amitabh,
Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan was great poet as well as down to earth person, he was the first person from India who done Phd in ENGLISH from Cambridge University and then he was great poet of HINDI SAHITYA.
The same gene is in you, being a most popular face and proud of nation, you dont have 1% ego or domination nature. I am regular reader of your personal articles or interviews which reveals that what person you are. I can Only say you are NORTH POLE STAR of UNIVERSE who twinkes from far and beyond comparision.
Thanks for sharing some line of “Jo beet gayee so baat gayee”, i read this poem during my school days and i was so inspired by those thoughts.
I can only say for great Soul that - “YE UNKA JEEVAN KA ANTH NAHI HA BALKI EK NAYEE JEEVAN KI SHURUAT HA.”
Thanks & Regrds -
Anand Kamal
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Dear Mr. Big B,
With due regards I would like to draw your kind attention to those few lines as mentioned below:-
I am a big big fan of you since I encountered with Hindi Cinema and still I don’t miss any movie or interview or even ads. For this loyalship I always been criticised by my wife and only daughter (they are not your fans-sorry to say).
Since your blog started I am reading those regularly and now have decided to open my heart for you with these personal views….. I am really surprised to the media and yellow journalists by dragging you into any odds you undertake with their very little knowledge and hats off to you for having so polite in turn to them.
The only observation of me for you is the public dosti (brotherhood) with Mr Amar Singh. And am sorry to say is not taken by all your fans in good taste. Rather it narrows your public image. You have decided to stay away from politics - is the best step you taken in your life, but appearing with Mr Singh says something else.
Being a big fan of yours I know the way your fans follow you…Everything you do is immediately adopted by all who worships you (fans like me). I am not saying to stay away from Mr Singh, just request you to not to share public stages with him. In India every elite is connected or forcefully dragged into some political connections. Just have a look at the Sachin Tendulkar’s life (one can never attach him with any political person/party whatsoever). You are worshiped as a demi God in India as well as many parts of this beautiful world–just because of being the Greatest ever Actor born in India and not for those controversies with Gandhi family or being attached to Mr Amar Singh. rather it pulls you to the pool of those.
You know politicians are not taken in very idiolistic ways in India and just being attached to one of them makes you stand in their catagory. Can’t you count the number of controversies arised just because of your attachment with Mr Singh? Why destroying your own image then? may be he is a brother to you, but appearing in public with him just provides him the milage and loss for your image.
Please have an hour and recollect your life with Mr Singh these days and please have a word for this or if you think worth to mail me at vickys_enigma@yahoo.co.in.
thanks and Regards to You and Jaya Bhavi
BIKRAM
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Dear Sir,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Reading was an inspiration. Now I will feel and understand better when you will talk about your parents and why such love and adoration for them.
Please kindly continue writing such articles it is an inspiration for us.
Thanks & GOD BLESS. Happiness always
Lots of love
Mona
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Dear Amitji,
Thank you for sharing such lovely lines…. its very inspiring…
Regards… Meenakshi, New Delhi
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Dear sir
Respecting ones fathers or parents philosophy is the greatest prayers one can recite on ths world
Long live U the Preacher of such philosophy
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
helo amitji
its very nice that u didnt get upset with some previous articles.Today u r again full of joy and enthusiasm.
Each n every line of this poem is meaningful…. very true.
but its not so easy to forget whatever happened ,and move forward.
our human nature doesn’t gives permission for that .
Every day these motivating words coming from u dont make life easier but give the strength to face every problem easily. so Keep writing ……….. bye bye take care
love
anshu
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
SIR,
THANKS FR THAT U GIVE ME A LESSON FOR MY LIFE.
Jo beet gayi so baat gayi………
REGARDS
GAURAV
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Good to see you on the track again :)… this is wonderful. Would it be possible to see your father’s hand writen draft of thesis, can you scan a page or two? Also would be nice to see the rock you talked about outside of your house.
more from you
MGM
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
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सबसे यà¥à¤•à¥à¤¤ होकर मà¥à¤•à¥à¤¤…
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जो बीत गयी सो बात गयी…
जीवन में à¤à¤• सितारा था
माना वो बेहद पà¥à¤¯à¤¾à¤°à¤¾ था
वो टूट गया तो टूट गया
अमà¥à¤¬à¤° के आनन को देखो
कितने इसके तारे टूटे
कितने इसके पà¥à¤¯à¤¾à¤°à¥‡ छूटे
जो छूट गठफिर कहाठमिले
पर पूछो टूटे तारों का
कब अमà¥à¤¬à¤° शोक मनाता है
जो बीत गयी सो बात गयी…
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Respected Amit ji,
sarvpratham Pranam,
jo aapne likha hai “jo beet gaya….” it’s very touching and gives power to forget past things …..
“jivan path par jo haar gaya usko to thokar khani hai jo jeet gaya vo jeet gaya duniya uski to suhani hai….”//
Suyash
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Dear Sir,
Good day to you
Thank you ! Thank You!for sharing your father’s work and determination,it is so inspiring and we are very fortunate to be able to read through your blog.Your father’s teaching and the upbringing has made you so very modest and kind person in spite of having the greatest success in one’s career and life.
Awaiting to read more and more
Kind regards
Santhosh Thomas
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Dear Amit ji,
It is Pleassure to read your blog.It is good that you are replying and putting your point of view.I always belive in telling others what you think rather then keeping inside
KEEP GOING…..
Love,
Renusurya
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Dear Amitji,
Sach main ek ek shabd prayrnadayak hai…. Every word has its own meaining and the whole poem is a lifetime experience. Thanks alot for sharing this precious poem and life of your father with us. It is very greatful to you.I think this is one of the best blogs which you had written so far.
And Yes as Dr. Anshu wrote in her post, please tell us about your mother also…..
Luv u and Sadar Pranam,
Pravish
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Hi Amitji,i am filled with awe and respect for “babuji”,if i may say so,earlier i knew hima s a great poet now i know him as a better person,”jo beet gayi”was in our course books when i was in class10th way back in 1985,i have always remembered it,and incase i had forgotten it over the years ,you have recited it to me again.one always feels that when children make the parents proud its the best feeling,i agree,how about the feeling of pride a child has for being born to such parents as your father??i am sure its an amazing feeling.your writing with the help and input{genes}of shri Harivansh Rai Bachchan as usual leaves a very nice feeling in my heart,because it touches somewhere for sure.with love and regards gurpreet
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Sir,
I am going through a very bad and tough phase of life, but as I saw today’s post you can’t imagine how I felt. Thanks a lot for the post. I am really moved by the masterpiece from your father. Thanks again for inspiring all of us. I know you have seen lots of ups and downs in life, but came out as a winner at the end of the day, only you can inspire people who needs help how to fight each and every challenge in life.
Take care, you are not just a film star, but an inspiration for billions of people,
Regards
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
dear amitabhbachan,
i’m a 21 yrs old girl. today for the first time i read your blog.shri harivansharai bachan ki kavita jo aaj aapne likhi hai woh waakayi mein mujhe aisa laga mano mere liye hi likhi gayi ho.mere jivan ko nayi rah dikhane mein ye bahut kaam aayegi.mein ye sab kuch isliye nahi likh rahi hoon ki aap ek bahut bade abhineta hain aur mujhe aapko impress karna hai par jab bhi kisi ki batoon se mujhe kuch prerna milti hai main use yeh baat kehti hoon aur saath hi saath bhagwan ka bhi shukriya ada karti hoon. aapka thanks ki aaj aapne yej hi kavita likhi…………
aap ki shubh chintak(kyuoki mein aapki bahut badi fan nahi hoon mere fav shahrukh hain)
kuch aapko bura laga ho to bachhi smaj kar maaf kar dijiyega
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
U write so well when u dont bash anyone. Give us more of such writings. That was very very inspiring. Sometimes I wonder where have the people of that generation gone. Why cant we produce such committed people like your father today. Mayb its got something to do with the moral value system. thx for the beautiful poetry. I have liked all the poems of Late Mr. Bachan. His genius was in his simplicity yet being so powerful. U certainly r very lucky to have had someone so inspiring. TC
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Excellent.
My favorite entries are the ones where you discuss your Father.
I’d love to hear about your Mother as well.
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Really you have been a great inspiration for me.
will power and commitment are the greatest weapon to achieve anything in
this world.
TO ME MY GREATEST TEACHERS / GURU ARE MY PARENTS, THROUGH WHOM I CAN SEE THIS BEAUTIFUL WORLD ……..
i have learnt a lot from my father aswell , who taught me the diciplin and dedication to your work is a must.
You have prooved that a man doesn’t become old by age but he remains young ever by his work or karma…………….
You have been always close to my heart.
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan
Thank you for sharing the story of your father’s work and the hard work and determination. The most profound indication (to me) of his sheer will and determination was the ‘rock that became Garuda’. I think that story will stay with me as I go through my own struggles in life. Thank you.
You’ve been an icon to many of us, while we were growing up. We always look to our icons to inspire us. Your icon was your father, and you’re passing on his words, your words, what you’ve learnt through life to us. It is really lucky for us - to live in this day and age, where we can learn from those we’ll never see or meet.
I admire your commitment to writing on the blog regularly, and after reading about your father I can truly understand where it comes from, it’s the value of our land - when we give our word - when we make a commitment - we should keep it. It’s not easy to do this - especially for someone as busy as you - that’s why people (read journalists) scratch their heads and go - there must be some reason. There has to be a multi-billion rupee (I was going to write dollar) contract!! There has to be! It simply can’t be true that Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, would find time to write inspite of his busy schedule! Little do they know that you would *make* time, even if that meant sleeping a little less, or writing from the sets or…whatever it is that you do to keep this blog going!
My heartfelt thanks to you - for sharing these insights, about your life, about your values. I would love to hear more from you about the craft of movies - about the impact that good movies can have, and about how to make such movies, or rather what it takes to make such movies!
Regards,
Tunna (Canada)
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Dear Amitji,
This article is very very well written and i just felt the emotions of you writing this article. In now a days, we are listening lots of bad things about the relationships among the families and your article is just enlighting the true meaning of the family. I am far from my home and my parents but i too feel the same way about my parents as you. By using your blog, i want to say my parent that “I LOVE THEM VERY MUCH“
I am waiting to hear a lot on your inspirational side of life…which could be an inspiration to a young man like me…..
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
This is Hitesh from Germany
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Thank you so much sir,
That is what we are looking for. please keep insipring us in the same way.
I remember those days in india, when i used to eagerly wait for KBC and specialy for those starting 5 mins where you used to give us wonderful thought and you used to teach us so many things about life. it was all ” ratna kanika” for us.
I m also doing my thesis for MEngg. this post gave me so much courage and inspiration.
Thanx a milion.
Lots of respect and love,
Rakesh
Australia
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
dear sir,
ur oneness with us-nice reading it,but how much,i wonder.u r unable to read all of them,may be u feel so just seeing the no. of replies daily. it makes a nice change from all those three letters u shot off to ur criticisers, yesterday.it was slightly depressing and annoying, to say the least.people want more of this kind–today’s remembrances.
regards,
s.
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Dear Amitji, How could I express my gratitude; you hve done a great service by narrating a few anecdotes from the life of your father. We never knew he weilded a brush also. I have heard some body saying that Gandhiji was annoyed with Bachchanji on his Madhushala as the poem was encouraging the youth to drinking. We would like to know what actually transpired. I believe the readers must be interested in knowing your comments in this regard. I request/suggest to devote one day’s blog in a month on narrating some pages from the life of your father, his association with Panditji, his associations with the icons of his time like Sumitranadan Pant Mahadevi Verma and many others.PLEASE!And till then take good care of your Health.
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Amazing poetry and knitting of words..hats off..
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Thank you sir…
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Respected Amit jee !
The whole text and the poem is very inspiring to any ordinary person.
Keep writing like this. We really love it. I wish everyone should read your blog and inspire himself..
Best regards & take car… Devendra
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Shri Harivanshrai Bachchan was without doubt one of the greatest poets/thinkers of this country. His Madhushala is one of the best creations that one can come across. My uncle gifted me last year, and even with my limited intelligence, I was able to see through the inherent greatness of thoughts and philosophy expressed in the book. I still try to read a few “panktiyan” every week. If I had to use the lingo of my generation, I’d say Bachchan Rocks
“Bair karate mandir masjid,
Paas mein laati Madhushala”
Genius! Gimme more of “Haalawad”, the world badly needs it.
I am a big fan of you, but I entirely agree when you say none of your films can compare with the strength of his writing.
By the way, could you please let me know about the name of his autobiography, I’d love to read it.
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:30 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 24th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
This was another masterpiece from your father. Thank you for sharing with us.
Best regards,
Ityraj
Switzerland
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Dear Amit ji:
Please accept our heatiest thanks for sharing moments from the distinguished scholar Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan. I feel privelaged to have his autobiography on my book shelf. His a story which fills our life with inspiration to move forward.
Your writings continue to aspire me and many of your readers to be a better child/parent and more than that a good human being.
Thank you
Sincerely
Ajay Bhalla
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Dear Sir,
now your words teach us each day a new lesson.
Thank you!
Love and regards,
Elisabeth
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
hallo sir, going by the poem of your dad it surely is the story of life i think you should take the poem further as after every star which goes away and a new star enters you see it in generations say you after your dad and now abhishek and than your grand sonin future. its not as important to stop life after they are gone but to remeber the good time you had oportunity to pass with them in life. sir we can relate the story to any successfull man also as in life you have ups and downs forever no one can give hits you get flops also so those who think they are king should know story of life and be humble.it was realy nice reading poem.thanks harsh
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
You are blessed Sir, to have had parents like these who have besides passing on their genes, have left such an indelible mark on you and in turn on your children.
Is this we call Samskara?
I only wish I could be part of parentage like this.
And, it is also blessings to beget children like you, Sir.
Let the Samskara live on.
MILI
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Amit Ji,
Kitna sundar kaha hai …jo beet gaya so beet gaya …. Most of our problems lies in the past. So remebering and carrying the weight of past kills the joy of life. You father has a great vision which inspires to look for future. Only the learnings of past should carry forward and leave all garbage behind for a bright future. Life becomes easy and smiling
regards,
Vidit
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Dear Amitji,
After reading this post, I remembered an impromptu speech given by you during the opening ceremony of ” Shiv Udyog Sena”. You had shared similar anecdotes and lessons that you learnt from your father. I had watched your speech when it was televised in one of our channels. That speech was awesome. Could you please publish the transcripts of that speech for all of us. If you have the video clip of the speech, you could upload the same for all of us to see.
Looking forward to more such insightful posts on your blog,
venkat
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Respected Amit Uncle,
Your father was great personality, and same gene is in you.. Hope so Abhishek will continue the Heredity..
Thanks -
Anand Kamal
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Our ancestors live on through their words and the values they have taught us. When you take a step, you walk with and for all your ancestors that have been on this earth. When you say their words, you do the same. I guess that’s why the sky doesn’t mourn, because even after that one star leaves him, it can always sense his presence there.
We might not see our loved ones that have passed on but that connectedness, that oneness is always there. Some part –our soul, our conscience, understands this much than our mind and physical body ever could.
I agree that you have created that same connection with us through this blog. You have touched our conscience through your words. Years will go by and this experience will be forever etched in us.
Thank you for taking the time to write everyday.
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
sir
I had posted this couple of days back, with couple of other poems. U must have missed it … as it appeared at the end. see post 596,604 and 615. Great work.
May 21st, 2008 at 2:13 pm (post 596)
sir
few lines from your father’s poem.
jeevan Main Madhu Ka Pyala Tha
Tumnay Tan Man De Daala Tha
Wah Toot Gaya To Toot Gaya
Madiralya Kay Aangan Ko Dekho
Kitne Pyale Hil Jaate Hain
Gir Mitti Main Mil Jaate Hain
Jo Girte Hain Kab Uthte Hain
Par Bolo Toote Pyalo Par
Kab Madiralaya Pachtata Hai
Jo Beet Gayi So Baat Gayi
Great lines. No wonder your oratory/writing is so good. Genes ………
With Warm Regards
Subbu
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May 21st, 2008 at 2:27 pm (post 604)
sir
Another GEM.
मानव पर जगती का शासन,
जगती पर संसृति का बंधन,
संसृति को à¤à¥€ और किसी के पà¥à¤°à¤¤à¤¿à¤¬à¤‚धों में रहना होगा!
साथी, सब कà¥à¤› सहना होगा!
हम कà¥à¤¯à¤¾ हैं जगती के सर में!
जगती कà¥à¤¯à¤¾, संसृति सागर में!
à¤à¤• पà¥à¤°à¤¬à¤² धारा में हमको लघॠतिनके-सा बहना होगा!
साथी, सब कà¥à¤› सहना होगा!
आओ, अपनी लघà¥à¤¤à¤¾ जानें,
अपनी निरà¥à¤¬à¤²à¤¤à¤¾ पहचानें,
जैसे जग रहता आया है उसी तरह से रहना होगा!
साथी, सब कà¥à¤› सहना होगा!
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May 21st, 2008 at 2:43 pm (post 615)
Sir
looks like this has given you the never die spirit
This one is inspiration for soul ! …..
Lehron se dar kar nauka paar nahi hoti
himmat karne waalon ki haar nahi hoti
Nanhi cheenti jab daana lekar chalti hai
chadhti deewaron par sau baar fisalti hai
Mann ka vishwas ragon mein saahas banta hai
chadh kar girna, gir kar chadhna na akharta hai
Akhir uski mehnat bekar nahi hoti
koshish karne waalon ki haar nahi hoti…
Dubkiyan sindhu mein gota khor lagaata hai
ja ja kar khaali haath laut aata hai
Milte na sahaj hi moti paani mein
behta doona utsaah issi hairaani mein
Mutthi uski khaali har baar nahi hoti
himmat karne waalon ki haar nahi hoti…
Asafalta ek chunauti hai sweekar karo
kya kami reh gayi dekho aur sudhaar karo
Jab tak na safal ho neend chain ki tyago tum
sangharshon ka maidaan chhodh mat bhago tum
Kuch kiye bina he jai jai kaar nahi hoti
himmat karne waalon ki haar nahi hoti.
- Harivansh Rai Bachchan
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Shri Amar Singh Ji
This is for you. With due respect I wish to say the following to you.
It may be true that you happen to be very close and dear to the Bachchan family and in return you have a lot of love and goodwill for them. Don’t you think sometimes they would like to be left alone as the family God has made them to be. But You seem to be in tow everywhere they go. Are you so inseparable and have nothing else to do? This is quite irritating as you do not look to be one of them. Is your concern for their well being so paramount that you ignore your own business and other official work. Or this is your sole raison d’être? I am sure left to themselves the Bachchan family can look after and defend themselves very well. Shower all you love and affection on Bachchans but at least try not to be publicly so visibly attached to them like some Siamese twin but without any resemblance whatsoever to you brother. Your constant presence is not doing the family any good but lowering their prestige.
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
The poem is much inspiring in my own life, in fact in everyone’s life. Just i was in search of good hindi poems n I found this treasure. Thanx for sharing it with us.
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
HAI AMITJI,
YOU ARE SIMPLY OUTSTANDING IN WRITING LETTERS.IT IS AS IF YOU ARE DOING SCREEN PLAY.WHEN EVER I READ YOUR BLOG I GET THAT FEELING.LIKE I COULD EASILY VISUALIZE WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN EXPRESSING.SIMPLY SUPERB,AWE SOME.
LOVE YOU.
HERE I AM SENDING ONE QUOTE BY VIVEKANANDA WHICH I THOUGHT WOULD BE LIKED UNIVERSALLY.
“There is no market for your sorrows, so never advertise your feelings.‗ Vivekananda.
THERE IS ONE MORE NICE THOUGHT WHICH I WANT TO SHARE WITH YOU GO THROUGH THIS
“I met money and I said you are just a piece of paper. Money smiled and said
Of course I am piece of paper, but I have never seen a dustbin yet in my life….!
”
3.Some of the unrefusable facts of today’s world:
Today we have bigger houses but small families.
More degrees yet less common sense.
Advanced medicines but poor health.
Two income and more divorces.
Touched moon but no contact with our neighbours.
High income yet less peace of mind.
True but….”
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR EVERYTHING
MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH VERY GOOD HEALTH
MY HAI TO ABHI
WITH LOVE ALWAYS
KITTY
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Bade Bhai,
its true and the reality of life we should never ever forget what we were I remember your dialog in LAWARIS WHEN THAT CUMCHA ASK THE SHOP KEEPER TO THROUGH AWAY YOUR CLOTHS AND U REACT AND SAY ” YEH APUN KE SAAT RAHEGA KUOON KI YEH APAN KI AUKAAT HAI” thats 110% true, I belive if you remeber what u are ,that will generate a new energy within you and that will give you the most satisfied feeling well within,
You have proved beyond that your the living legend yet you are on the earth and thats the greatest thing we can learn from you
Respecting our parents, the one who has given us this wonderful world to live one should not forget and you have the best example to follow and I think many of us has developed that quality in ourself see you and the way you have lived with your parents
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
dear sir,
I AM A GREAT FAN OF YOU. I WISH YOUR LONG LIFE. HOW ARE YOU AT NOW?
I WANT MORE AND MORE INFORMATION OF YOUR FAMILY. SO WE CAN LEARN MANY THINGS WHICH WILL HELP TO INCREASE THE BEUTY OF OUR FUTURE FAMILY LIFE.
anonna from BANGLADESH
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
The fading scrawl accentuated here and there by a sharp loop or embedded punctuation marks….my mother’s fiery History notes….more like essays…..dated 1946, FC College, Lahore…Nothing is dearer to me than turning the leaves of her notebooks, letters, snapshots of college plays and picnics and her heroes, Gandhiji, Panditji, Maulana Kalam Azad, Tilak and Bhagat Singh…I keep them because I love everything to do with her; she kept them to remind us of the evil face of politically perverted nationalism and us v/s they - because many of those happy collegians, barely a year later, were either massacred in the carnage of the partition or like her, escaped with the help of ‘the enemy.’ She used to warn us against the politics of the Shiv Sena, Advani’s duplicity as well as the opportunist sycophants who hijacked the Congress long ago. She had such spirit and zest for life. And yes, one of her favourite phrases was, Jo beet gayi, so baat gayi! I never knew where it came from until I read your post. Her other favourite quote was from John Donne’. “No man is an island…ask not for whom the bell tolls….it tolls for thee and thee and thee.”
From her did I learn that each one of us must pay a heavy price if we stand by and silently watch somebody else being victimised - for whatever reason.
Please keep your parents and all they stood for, alive through your posts. What better tribute to the legacy of the poet and philosopher who believed in filling Life to the brim. “….is paar priya tum ho, madhu hai, us paar na jaane kya hoga?”
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Hie!
Excellent !!!!
Its truly an unique peice of thoughts expressed with so much honesty,n is superbly inspiring!
Cheers!
Life is Beautiful!
Konica
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
so i have studied some of the greatest poets in school, yet this one has been lingering in my mind since i read it. it’s so beautiful and powerful even in its simplicity. where can we read more of your dad’s poetry?
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May 24th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
i always like to read ur blog , it`s fantastic to know about our roll model in his own blog , my father is ur die hard fan & know only one hero in industry that is AMITABH BACCHAN,
WE ALL PRAY FOR UR PROSPERITY & GOOD HEALTH
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Dear Sir,
I am hooked to your blog for so many reasons , especially one being anecdotes about your father. Your prose is flawless, engaging, and inspiring.
love you
Shashi Dubey
Jamshedpur
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Dear Amitji,
I have got alot of inspiration from your father’s writings, thank you so much for this, I hope you will keep on inspiring us through your father’s work. I dont have to express my feeling towards it, just to say HATS-OFF to your father,
your little fan,
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Mere Pyare Amitji
Namaste & Aadab kia ora
Beautiful piece of poetic magic. No wonder u inherit that golden touch. This shows immensely thru yr writing on the blogs, even more than the cinema. I’m still awaiting that u email me atleast once or do mention my name after reading my views.
Amitji, Yr. words are inspiration for me in my LOW times. THEY R THE PEARLS OF WISDOM. I think that the values given to us by our parents remain embedded with us lifelong & we get their glimpses every now & then. I can c what a strong impact yr dad had been on u.
I think u must write some of yr own poetry & share with us. The poet in u is wanting to come out. Come on Amitji, let’s have another GEM from u.
EAST OR WEST “AMITABH IS THE BEST”
kEEP SHINING & SPREADING YR LIGHT AROUND
Pls do reply
Take care
Lots of love
Perdy Mohindru, Auckland, NZ.
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Hello Sir!
This is the first time I’ve visited your blog (more out of curiosity, I must admit) and have been only fortunate to come across some really good posts - like the one presented here!
Your life story is one which can inspire others, be it as Amitabh Bachchan the Hero, the Person or Supremo!
Regards,
Aakar.
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Amitji,
Your write up on your dad reminded me about an incident which happened 20 yrs back in my life.I was studying in 10th standard.I had a sanskrit teacher who was also a freedom fighter.He was a great admirer of your father.One day we had an arguement.Who is greater?-Harvanshrai Bachchan or Amitabh Bachchan.I being a fanatic supported you.According to my late sanskrit teacher,Harvanshrai Bachchan was greater.The main reason for that well,to convey emotions through written words and convincing readers is tough.Whereas to convey emotions through acting and convincing viewers is easier.Actors also have the support of background music,various props etc.For a poet/writer he does not have that advantage.
My wife’s late grandfather Vishnukant shastri who was a great scholar and philosopher used to admire the way your father recited poetry.He also had great words for you.I am quoting his words”Amitabh Bachchan bahut prabhavshalli vyakttitiv hain”
Regards
Sreeram Warrier
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Dear Mr.Bachan,I read your views and para about your father.well as we all know that your father were amongst the greatest personalities of india and from other field you are also accompanying him.I as an indian would like to appeal you to please do something about the increasing corruption and about te topics like north indians in mumbai as well as in whole india.As its our responsibities to stop whatever is going wrong out here .”Kyonki abhi chup rehne se baat aur biggad jayegi”.And i am appealing you because of only three reason
1.That you have substantial effect over huge mass of indian people ,so your appeals do efect them
2.Because of your father,coz he is also a petriotic person , and as a son of such a great personality it’s your responsibility to complete his work
3.That you are a Indian.
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Some quotes of the day
Satyabrata Says:
May 24th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Sir,
Silently, you are recreating the ‘Values’ for us
Thanks for the awakening.
Satyabrata
See the impact, if this happens to very few or only one, u wud get more blessings from father and the god himself.
vinod Says:
May 24th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
but i would like to ask …
In my view the comment is foolish and unwanted again I repeat yesterday’s point of IQ level. Just ignore and forgive him
No words.
something important that I have noted (real values) for my son
1) Live with the principle that Look to tomorrow with fresh thoughts,Bright Ideas.
2) Let our life be the life of an ordinary man and it’s a greatest privilege and greatest joy
3) Live life Sabse yukt hokar mukt, underline Sabse Yukt
4) The possessiveness and Love the things u do.
5) Be the first one to achieve your place.
Thanks and Best regards
Sudhan
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Dear Sir,
a thoroughly fascinating post. Personal and philosophical. Food for thought.
I always felt how we all reach out to each other, but everyone stays alone, in his own head, in his own world, and it depends on us if we experience it as the ultimate limitation, or as ‘mukti’.
And I learned that my (nick)name also means ’sky’ in Sanskrit, which made my day!
Sir, I have a request. Please don’t start to write fiction or your biography! It would take up your time and we could not have the wonderful experience of this blog.
But (and I am sure you do), please save your messages and blog posts, and make them into a book one day. Maybe not the press coverage ones, but the ones like today’s. Having them in print (if not in pencil
) would be the biggest and greatest gift we could ever receive from you…
With ever growing respect and love,
yours
Amber
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Dear Amit ji,
Thanks for the insight again by taking us to those beautiful lanes of Harivansh ji’s life. This poetry has a particular role in my life too as it apealed to my soul in depth when I just started to wonder on the philosophies of LIFE. Shayad 10-12 saal ka tha main. Apne Papa ke purane sandook mein Harivansh ji ki kavitaon ki Kitab mili thi mujhe…kisi chipe KHAZANE ki tarah.
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Dear Amit Ji, please tell us something about your daily routine because your hectic schedule had been matter of strange and really inspires us to work more. Please also tell us about the time normally you sleep in a day.
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Hello Amit Uncle,
people who are focused on their goal will never care or complain about the problems they have to face in order to achieve the goal. I don’t know much about you father but its really nice to hear about people who are honest,hardworking and determined.I would love to listen more about him from you.
-Ramya
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
dear sir,
i dont know wat 2 wrie as u r ruly a gr8 personaliy. all i can say is that we all love u and respect u a lot. u r a boon 2 not only d film industry but also the world. may all ur wishes r fulfilled.
ayushi
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan.
how nice to start my day by reading such an inspiring and enlightening post. i love reading words that carry the philosophy of life, yea really ‘ what has happened has happened’…no chance of changing anything…and remorse is a very harsh feeling…so we need to try to accept our loss, our mistakes, our inabilities to deal with life.
iam overwhelmed by how much you are influenced by your father, and by how much you abide to his teachings and thoughts…that’s only because that nowadays people do not do this, their parents are old fshioned, and their thoughts are old thoughts…maybe they forgot that ‘old is gold’.
while i was reading about your father’s life, i was thinking of my grandfather, who also ‘came from very humble beginnings’, and struggled alot in life, and who became a very successful man in his work as well… with suffering and struggle comes wisdom, and the deep understanding of life.
finally, thanks for sharing, and for giving your fans a glimpse of your life and thoughts.
with love forever,
Rasha Zayed.
BigB yahoo group.
Cairo, Egypt.
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Amitji
I am reminded of a song from the old talat collection which I just rediscovered-
Pehlu mein paraye dard basa kar , hasna hasana seekh zara, tu hasna hasaana seekh zara
Toofan se keh do ghir ke uthe, hum pyar ke deep jalate hain
Hain sabse madhur wo geet jinhe, hum dard ke sur mein gaate hain.
The empathy we carry in our hearts for others should never lessen our enthusisam to live a life full of good cheer, because we lessen the pain of others through it. I see that Dr Bachchan echoed similar thoughts.
With best wishes.
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Amitji,
I have never read the prose or poetry of your father. But now I think i should.
The forword which you reproduced shows that besides being a great poet he was a great philosopher too, somebody who had understood the essence of existence.
To strive for greatness but to lead a simple life is the greatest joy. it appears Shri Harivanshrai Bachchan succeeded in achieving that.
Love
Vicky
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
That poetry is mindblowing.Its so meaningful & touching.
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan:
It is only recently I could find some time to read your blogs. Initially after readig one or two I went backwards and read most of them. Your blogs are becoming something of a habit now. We deffinitely learn from some one who has lived across many vagaries of life and against many odds achieved himalayan success. But one minor point which struck me is that when you start on getting your point across against the media personnel or others, you are not very articulate or diplomatic and are not conveying your angst with the subtlety required. Many persons in our country who try to emulate you would feel glad if you can get your message across little less bluntly. I hope I am being understood. This reinforces the image of your persona constructed in our minds and this should not be allowed to be diluted.
Thanks & Best wishes
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
sir..
thank you for sharing priceless words…specially ..”jo beet gayi so baat gayi”
it inspire me a lot..
its like the”mantra of life”…
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Dearest Amitji :
Koti koti namaskars. Thank you for sharing with us your memories of your dad. He is truly a saint for his words and deeds inspire and motivate. Please do educate us with such “golden nuggets” time and again.
Also, please let us know your views on “karma”? Do you believe it is as simple and straightforward as “as you sow so shall you reap”? If this is true, then why do bad things happen to good people? Why does the one who is honest, hard working, god-loving, law-abiding and duty consicous always face obstacles and stuggles before he reaches his goals?
Why is it that people assume that those who are afflicted by physical difficulties and challenges in life are “suffering because of their bad karma in a past life”?
Have you noticed that almost all godmen and spiritual people have suffered physical afflictions? Why?
I am facing problems because of mistakes made by doctor’s/surgeon. It is now almost 9 years that I have not been able to sit. I was permanently retired on medical grounds in Novemver 2003. I faced a lot of these comments. I always smiled and replied “you must be really lucky to remember your past life and its associated karma. I don’t and so I cannot tell for sure if i did anything bad or not in my past life”
I have faced many problems but never “suffered”. That is by God’s grace. So how does one explain this dichotomy of having physical problems and enduring as against suffering.
Your insights are eagerly looked forward to as they will help me evolve. My viewpoint has been “What we have is God’s gift to us. What we make of it is out gift to God? Faith is the keyword here. Of course, it does not mean we lead a passive life based on reaction but an active life based on pro-active action and acceptance.”
Your father’s words “Jeevan hai to sangarsh hai” is the truth of life. As long as there is life, there is hope and hope gives us the strength to forge ahead.
Lots of love and giant panda hugs to all. Take care. God Bless.
Shakuntala SB
India
PS: I am not sure if you read my earlier comments in your other posts where I mentioned my request for some assistance. If you can help. Thanks.
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
The poem - Jo Beet Gayee So Baat Gayee is a part of NCERT curriculum nad thats where I read it. From then to Madhushala to Dasdwaar se Sopaan Tak, I have read most of Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachan’s work. And contrary to what somoene told him, his poetry touches me more !
Its better reading - your blog, that is, when you are not writing about co-stars or media but rather writing about something thats close to your heart. Swakchanda, Unmukt, Sabe Yukt hokar Mukt!
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Hello AB,
How are you?
For last few days, I use to read your Blog & find it a good platform to communicate with a person like you who is beyond reach. I really appreciate your work in Hindi Movies so far. Moreover, I admire you as a good human being. You achieved so much in your life, still you are down to earth.
I have strong desire to direct Hindi Movies. Let’s see when I am able to do that.
Love,
Narender
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
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Thank you!
This is invaluable.
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
hi amitji,
how was your day.we all know about hari vamsarai bachan .i studied his poem in my scholl.which was very nice and intesting .you are so lucky to have a father like him .i really loved all his work.really luck you and abishek to get good fathers .may the god bless all of you.i really wish to read some of the poems of harivamsarai bachan .
thx
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
jahaa asha hain wahin nirasha hain.
There is pain,misery only when your expectations are not met
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Respected Sir,
I am 42 years old and a Big fan from childhood of your film, u know why? I tel u becus u are a ideal man of hindi cinema ,u r ideal son,husband,as a father and as a father in law and big thing is u r a good person.
I hope your son Abhishek will continue your path in own life.
SAI app ki raksha kare.
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Respected Amitji,
That was fantastic and so heart-warming. Please continue to write about your father and his teachings rather than lambasting all those who write against you. Why don’t you start a separate blog for that? A blog just between you and those who write against you so that the rest of your readers can read what’s truly inspiring, uplifting and positive.
Affly,
Ann
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
thnx a lot for the wonderful post….as always!we fans r grateful for this….keep them coming big B…this integrity and strength of character r so rare to be found among the new generation of mine…..dhanyawaad.
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Dear Big B,
Indeed our elderly are our inspiration in life. We get to learn a lot in our homes tself with little things that a family does together.
today i want to share what i learnt from my grand father who is a famous poet ( Shri Krishna Mittra). He used to recite poems with your father long ago.
He made me to learn :
aankh jinki nahi,unki aankhein bano..
Pankh bin kuch parindon ki paankhein bano..
jinko chalne mein hoti hain kathinayiaan,
ban sako to bano unki parchayiaan
jinko baaju ko thoda sa bal chahiye,
ya jinhein zindagi mein pehal chahiye..
unke har kaam mein tum sahare bano,
roshni ke liye chaand taare bano…
I have been following his words since my childhood. I am really happy to tell you that he is my inspiration for life… he is the one whom i find standing by my side everytime… he is the one who tought me to fight back… he is the one who told me to stay calm… and he is the one who loves me the most and he is the one whom i love the most…
he is not keeping well these days .. i am fighting hard to make him get his strength back…
I NEED YOUR HELP….
if possible then please try to meet him.. ..
if possible for you then do let me know about your visit to delhi’s house through your blog…or through your mail…
i would be indebted if this happens…
i dont want this to happen for my personal intrest but.. i want to see a smile on my grandfather’s face.. ..
he told me once… its his wish to meet you.. the same time he became sad.. he then told me.. why would he meet me??? he is not like his father… he is a global figure.. a celebrity.. why would he meet me?? i am his father’s known person.. but not his…
that is why i want to make him meet you….
waiting for a response..
vibhuti love
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Dear Amitji,
Thanx to you that ur written ur story and split it to read others also.
I came to know ur web address throuh my friend Mr. Sandip.
This my great experience to read the story.
I really thanx to you that we are reading the greatest Poetess son & fathers story through the web.
I request to you that if ur written this in a novel or made your cover story.
I m poor in english so kindly ignore if i wrote any mistake.
Thanx to you once again. Jai Maharashtra.
Sagar.
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Dear Sir,
I do want to add something on it.. everyone knw wach and everything what is written put there.. but the important thing is no one can actually walk on those lines.. These lines r really thin and scary too.. every parent teaches there son to be truthful and be kind, be strong and not to be racial.. but then he does all those thing which r not right.. So he was a man who took that path and showed the world that it is not difficult..
And it was always and inspire reading about the personality so great as he was.. U always get GREAT learning from great people.. I WLD BE REALLY HAPPY IF U PUT IN SOME MORE ABT THE LIFE AND THOUGHTS.. U NEVER KNW IT MIGHT CHANGE SOMEONE’S LIFE…
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Dear Mr.Bachchan,
It was a real pleasure to read your memories about Bachchan Sahab…A big fan of his work & yours too..I wish to read your poetry too…
Jo Beet Gayi So Baat Gayi,
Need Ka Nirmaan Phir,
Path Ki Pehchaan & Jeevan Ki Aapadhapi Mein…are some of my most favorite poems by Babuji..
These poems gave me & still gives the strength, the power to fight back when Jeevan Ki Aapadhapi mein I find myself lost…
You are an inspiration for crores of young dreamers who dream because they know There exists The Amitabh Bachchan who dreamt & made it true…
I have scripted/storyboarded a Short film based on BABU Ji’s Poetry & Kya Bhooloon Kya Yaad Karoon…I wanted to narrate it to you…
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Dear Amitabhji
After having read a lot of your writings I feel that it maybe a good idea for you to start writing a book of some sort you have an excellent command of the language per say.I do hope you will write a book one day based on some of your experiences and not a biography.
Regards
Hema
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Amit Sir,
Wonderful.
Poetic memmoirs. Through his autobiography and other published works, we also feel that we know your father to some great extent though you are his son and surely will be knowing much more than anybodyelse in the world. The same rock is told by him and in his own powerful writing and you also have presented it in yourv own powerful writing.
Let me see how long writer Amitabh Bachchan will elude and will not listen to call of nature to publish his literary work.
Let me see how long you can bear self imposed mask of self denial.
One day you have to give tribute to your father’s profession and there is no noble profession that writing as with it one shares thousands of things with millions of people. Its like paying debt of getting life on