Posted on: May 26, 2008 - 11:40 pm
Reference DAY 37(i)
On the sets of ‘Aladin’ above as refered to in DAY 37(i) .
Its midnight almost and I am getting ready to leave for the SiddhiVinayak temple on foot. Tuesday tomorrow and the special aarti of Ganesh. Wonderful moment. Hundreds of Mumbaites on the streets. Walking, mingling with the others, devotional and sincere. Everyone barefoot. A great feeling of unity and oneness !!
May 27th, 2008 at 12:06 am
whats that white thingy in the first pic?
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:07 am
Ganpati Bappa Morya !
The Lord is Supreme !!
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:12 am
Dear Amitji,
Om shree Ganesai Namah….Jai shree Ganesh
With Love from Hitesh(Germany)
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:13 am
HI Mr Bachchan,
Truly you defy age, It seems you dont need rest, starting early morning, working late night now you gonna walk to siddhivinayak. I am from delhi, I come to mumbai almost everyweek n been to siddhivinayak on tuesday nights its really a wondurful feeling, you really forget fatigue, tiredness its sucha divine feeling.
My best wishes for Aladin.
Wish I get that chirag,
Manish Sachdeva
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:14 am
Hi .. !
The movie looks interesting .. would love to see more pics .
Even though m a fan of abhishek , but i didnt like the initial poster of drona . i expected way better . dissapointed
Wish ya all the best … Looking forward to Sarkar Raj .
Aritra
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:16 am
did you add only 2 pics in this post ? there seems to be many page breaks between this two pics .
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:16 am
SIR PRANAAM!
WISHING YOU THE BEST OF HEALTH AND MOOD.MAY LORD GANESH NEVER LET A PROBLEM ARISE IN YOUR FAMILY’S LIFE.SIR I WOULD LIKE YOU TO WRITE SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR RELATIONS WITH RAJIV GANDHIJI PREVIOUSLY AND WITH THE GANDHI FAMILY NOW.THERE ARE LOTS OF PEOPLE WHO SAY A LOT WRONG ABOUT YOR RELATIONS WITH THEM NOW.PLEASE TRY AND GIVE US UR STAND REGARDING TO IT.
ROHIT KUMAR BHUTORIA
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:16 am
Dear BigB,
I bet that today there will be double the number of trekkers on the road, now that you have disclosed you plan of going to the temple.
Juhu - Bandra - Dadar-Prabhadevi route is going to be crowded.
Seriously though, it is great to see you so devoted in your religious inclinations. Too bad the press sometimes makes a mountain of the molehill like during your Tirupati visits……I havent seen you visit Tirupati in the last year. Have you decided against it after all the hullaaboo? Dont give up on what is your democratic right to go to any place of worship you chose to…….It is indeed unfortunate that the some of the archaic laws governing the trust ( Otehrwise a wonderfully managed institution) accords a VIP status to even a MLA of AP legislative assembly but doesn’t want to accord you the VIP status. And the press adds fuel to the fire.
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:17 am
I am loving your hair in that second photo!
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:17 am
Well .. nice pics and being a techie guy, I think your imagination in 37(1) is a bit too futuristic
But nothing is impossible in science, so someday that might turn into reality.
For this post, I think you should not reveal such information in advance in the hindsight of the terrorist activities in the country. Perhaps, you should include these details once they are over.
This is for your safety as well as the safety of other devotees.
Regards,
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:19 am
Dear Sir,
thank you for the fascinating pictures of ‘Aladin’ and the set. I’ve seen shoots like that, but only for TV and never yet in a studio of this scale. Very
impressive. And you make a formidable genie!
As European without the knowledge of the “special aarti of Ganesh”, I am fascinated by this aspect of your spirituality - yours and all those others.
How long will you have to walk barefoot?
And what does it mean to you, to be part of that unity?
I am sorry if that last question was too personal. I’d just like to know more.
With love and respect,
yours
Amber
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:20 am
respected sir,
the pictures are superb with you looking awesome
when is the movie expected to release?
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:21 am
gettin to know u better with every blog of urs , i guess i am the frist to write n read this one !!!! only if it reaches uuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
best of luc !!! ENJOY
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:22 am
Why is Ganesha Always The First God Invoked in All Hindu Religious Ceremonies ?
http://www.aparnaonline.com/ganesha.html
Sharing this Compilation with you and all our dear Contributors to your Blog.
Kind Regards,
~ Aparna ~
http://www.aparnaonline.com
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:24 am
best of luc
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:24 am
Looking forward to this film. I am sure this will be great family entertainer.
I have walked to SiddhiVinayak few times. Please do darshan on behalf of me as well.
With best wishes.
Regards,
Hetal (Canada)
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:25 am
Dear Mr. B,
God bless you, your family and all around you. Hope he makes all your wishes come true and not just three.
-Vikas.
Big B Yahoo Group.
Kolkata.
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:27 am
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WORK IS WORSHIP….working hard at this age too….
I too a devotee of Lord Ganesha….
May Lord Ganesha bless us……
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:28 am
This film looks really good! Will it be release in England?!
I was about to post in reply to day 37(i) but 37(ii) beat me to it!!!
Since my post is going to be probably one of the first few you will see I am going to repost my comment earlier on as I would really like to know the answer to my quetion about your father. Hope fully I will get an answer…
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Dear Mr Bachchan
The picture of your son’s film is interesting. Reminded me of mideaval paintings but more bright in tonal value. Sorry but I can only read your entry whenever I get the time so here’s my thought to the last few you have written.
For voting as to whether you should respond to these malicious allegations and comments from the press - , “yes” to some and “no” to others. I admire the way you defend your family. Only you and they know which comments each individual find hurtful the most and would like to give an answer to. Also your relationship with the press has been ongoing for many years and you probably have an inkling to their style of writting and personality too - to gauge which you respond to or not.
Also you talk a lot about individual freedom of expression. Have you ever read Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s “The Social Contract”? There he talks about “free will”. He commenced with these words…”Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains. One man thinks himself the master of others, but remains more of a slave than they.” Thought this was very interesting as it is so true of society in general. The context may not be the same but the principle apply. Do not allow the press to enslave you by getting too involve in a “tit for tat” with them.
I could comment on Mr Pant’s article but I don’t want to take up valuable space in your blog for a man who clearly does not merit the attention. Besides you can clearly defend yourself from the onlaught of these so called journalist.
Instead do you mind if I ask you a couple of questions? But before I do I just want to write the following sentement.
Your entry of day 35 was yet again a very touching trubute not only to your father’s memory and work but also to a very devoted and dedicated loving son. I both admire and envy this closeness between father and child. I myself have not been blessed to have this type of relationship with my own father. My misfortune was that he died before I was delivered to deal with this world. A father’s love is amiss in my life but still I can understand this bond of unconditional love.
You often qoute extract from your father’s work when you write about him on your blog. I ordered his autobiography, “In The Afternoon Of Time” a few days ago before you mentioned the title in your blog but as yet it has not been delivered. I can only gleam a little of your father’s literary skill from the tidbits you write. He seem not only a good writer but an insightful man who wrote from the core of his very soul, his very being. I am really looking forward to reading the book for myself.
But for now, I’m intrigue, out of all the sources your father had within his grasp, why did he choose “WB Yeats” and “Occultism” for his Doctorate thesis?
What you said about the human brain was also very fascinating. The more we use and sharpen our brain the more it thrive to want to learn. This is a scientific fact and, boy do you sharpen yours! Does your mind ever rest! You seem to be always on the go mentally too it would seem. If we could use 100% of our mental faculty it is unimaginable what we as individual can do. That simply would be awesome.
Anyway, if per chance you will read this, here’s my question again:
I’m intrigue, out of all the sources your father had within his grasp, why did he choose “WB Yeats” and
“Occultism” for his Doctorate thesis?
Would be most appreaciative and grateful if you could….
Rose C
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:28 am
DEAREST AMITJI, GANPATI BAPPA MORYA,
HOW WONDERFUL THAT UR INFORMING US ABOUT UR VISIT TO SIDHI VINAYAK,BUT BE CAERFUL THERE MUST BE THOUSAND PEOPLE READY GO TO SIDHIVINAYAK WITH U AS THEY MUST HAVE READ YOUR BLOG.PRAY FOR ALL UR FAN WHO ARE ALWAYS PRAY FOR U AND CONECT TO U THROUGH UR BLOG LET GOD FULLFILL ALL OUR WISHES. GIVE ALL THE HAPPINESS AND PEACE TO MR AMITABH BACHCHAN AND HIS FAMILY AS U KNOW I AM IN LOVE WITH U FROM THE AGE OF NINE!!!!!!!!!! GANPATI BAPPA MORYA !!!!
SUSHMA SHARMA.
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:30 am
Hello Mr. Bachchan .. i can’t believe dat i am the first one to leave a comment … its an over whelming expierence fr me .. last nite only i was passing SidhiVinayak temple and was sharing with my cousins dat u often vist this place bare foot .. its really remarkable !!! Wanted to make a request ,, if u could reply to dis comment , it will be really really appreiciable .. I can’t tell u hw excited i am at this moment .. my hands are actually shivering … Ur contribution to this industry is incredible , i wish al d best to u and 2 ur wonderful family specially to ur beautiful daughter-i-law … may god fulfill all ur desires and wishes …..
Regards :
Hareetima Kanwal
MUMBAI
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:31 am
All the best wishes, almighty may grant your wishes
you the inspiration.
thanks
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:31 am
DEAREST AMITJI, GANPATI BAPPA MORYA,
HOW WONDERFUL THAT UR INFORMING US ABOUT UR VISIT TO SIDHI VINAYAK,BUT BE CAERFUL THERE MUST BE THOUSAND PEOPLE READY GO TO SIDHIVINAYAK WITH U AS THEY MUST HAVE READ YOUR BLOG.PRAY FOR ALL UR FAN WHO ARE ALWAYS PRAY FOR U AND CONECT TO U THROUGH UR BLOG LET GOD FULLFILL ALL OUR WISHES. GIVE ALL THE HAPPINESS AND PEACE TO MR AMITABH BACHCHAN AND HIS FAMILY AS U KNOW I AM IN LOVE WITH U FROM THE AGE OF NINE!!!!!!!!!! GANPATI BAPPA MORYA !!!!
SUSHMA SHARMA.
P.S -THIS IS NOT MY REPEAT REPLY WHY THE MASSAGE APPEARING ON MY SCREEN.
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:32 am
Hi Amit ji,
U know I love yr this prt of u, being so devotional, so aastik. This gives an inner strength ,even being here we do aarti daily with kids, to give something good to new generation.I don’t know u read my wish on yr blog, I wish U could accept my invitation to visit Rhode Island, When u visit u.s. I would be thrilled if u can.
with regards,
anu shrivastava.
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:32 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
You look great in these photos. Thanks for sharing the behind the scene photos from the Aladin set.
I wish I was there in Mumbai to walk with you to the SiddhiVinayak Temple on foot.
May GOD bless you and your family.
Lots of Love,
Amit Sangani
BIG B Yahoo Group - Dallas, Texas
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:34 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Mindblowing, you are amazing
With love and respect,
Ityraj
Switzerland
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:34 am
I DO NOT KNOW HOW THIS HAPPEND MY MASSAGE WAS SUBMITTED TWICE IT OK !!!!!!!
LETS ONCE AGAIN SAY GANPATI BAPPAMORYA.
SUSHMA SHARMA
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:41 am
That is a wild picture of you-love the hair!!! I don’t really know about the holiday,only that Ganesh is the Elephant God. Have a wonderful holiday and temple visit. Are you able to mingle with the crowd?
Love,
Rochelle
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:41 am
hi……….love u n god bless u always
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:42 am
I’m from down south and this is new info for me regarding aarti of ganesh…hmmm.. gr8 going mr.bachchan… keep posting…luv ya!!
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:44 am
the stills look fantastic amitji.. cant wait to see the films both aladin and drona.. wanted to ask u a quick question.. ram gopal varma movies concentrate less on dialogue but are still able to convey the message.. ur thoughts on that??
cheers
satyan
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:46 am
Mr. Bachchan,
Have fun walking and worshipping with the other fellow worshippers at the SiddhiVinayak temple.
Best wishes!
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:47 am
A little trivia. Amitabh Bacchan’s movie Bhootnath - the title happens to be the name of the character Guru Dutt played in the classic Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam.
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:52 am
I would love to go to Bangkok for the upcoming IIFA weekend . Can I ask you for 2 IIFA weekend tickets please ..
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:52 am
Well said.
Temples give us very peaceful feeling.
It provides us calmness.
Best of luck for your walk,
Jai Ganesh Ji ki.
Bye
Saurabh
Rajasthan.
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:55 am
Hi amitji…
In most profession their is insecurity n fear that one day you will be replaced if you dont work well, but who would have imagined that even an actor in future can be replaced by sum technology….phew!..but i wonder if they have humanity n humbleness of an human… i doubt that! so amitji u need not worrry..ha ha!
lots n lots of luv
Rhea
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:55 am
interesting looks!
regards
bhavna uppal
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:56 am
Sir,
It has always been a pleasure to read ur blog….!!!
Take Care,
Nikhil Bendre
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:58 am
those pictures are stunning, nothing like what we have seen of you lately. another powerhouse performance in the making, i guess!! go, lambu!!
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:01 am
You look awesome in the movie “Bhoothnath”! But, I just can’t resist watching those old movies where you played the angry young man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:03 am
Dear Sir,
Although it has been said about a million times before but I think it just fits in right to say that you have placed yourself parallel to the likes of Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Antony Hopkins and Sean Connery with such vibrant roles which really defy your age.
Hats off to you sir.
Warm Regards
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:06 am
Dear Amit Ji,
I wonder how u manage so much in a day. And really want to know what all thoughts pour in to your mind one you are walking down the road on your way to temple!!!!
Manish
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:09 am
My God … The snaps are excellent …. The second one is mind blowing ….
You are a STUD and I mean that with a lot of respect…
God Bless
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:11 am
I was wondering how you managed it…the walk I mean. Didn’t yu get hounded by us crazy fans on the way ?
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:12 am
I am a great fan of yours for years. I don’t think there is a man as stylish and demure as you are (esp at your age). My sons and husband think I am alittle crazy but I have nothing but tons of admiration for you. However I do have a question about this SiddhiVinayak temple that you attend to all the time. I too am a great devotee of Ganeshji and would love to visit this temple. I am in Vancouver Canada and would love to visit there with my family. Will it be conducive for us to visit and offer our prayers at this temple without any hassle or problems? Being foreigners I always have a concern to travel safely with my kids whereever I go. You are a very respectable man who has such an attraction for women of all ages. I am 42 and I have always admired you. It is my ardent wish that I see you in this lifetime and I am hoping that I will when you are here doing your concert in Jul-Aug. I’ve bought 2 of your books and would like to have them autographed by you personally. I am praying day and night for this moment. Hopefully I will have my wish granted.
Thank You for making my bollywood world so worthwhile.
VancouverFan.
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:12 am
Dear Sir,
Firstly i would like to thank you for the mentioning my name with a vote of thanks in your blog a few days ago . The above pictures are truly amazing for a lay man who im sure like me has never seen what actually goes behind the scenes and how the art of Digital Imaging and Technology has taken over Bollywood which has been the alibi of the West since years now . Sir, i would like to share with you and your readers a few things from my recent trip to Egypt where i was loved by the people , given gifts , helped in times when i needed help be it shopping , eating , hotels , tourists spots , etc only because i was an Indian which is more so known as “The Land of Amitabh Bachchan ” to them . Sir, my father is a lawyer and he happened to have a picture of you with him taken a some party in his phone which got the Egyptians so excited that we even got to take pictures of Egyptian Mummies ( the dead ones lol) in museums just because of your picture . Sir, i am sure you must have experienced their warmth when you visited the country in 1990’s as mentioned by you the other day but what i saw as a common man of India was mind boggling to the extent of making me think how someone can be so famous in a country where cinema is still so archaic in terms of Hindi Movies and Sir believe you me they are still watching movies like Sholay and Zanjeer and are imagining you as you looked back in the 80’s (well not much has changed except that your son is as old as those movies) as your latest ones like Bhootnath will probably release there in the year 2015 . Sir, I sincerely think you should visit once again as the younger generation is still mesmerised by you in a country full of Western Tourists and it is a proud feeling to be famous like no other in a place like that . Good Night . YoursTruly, Lavin Hirani
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:13 am
Respected Mr Bachchan,
It is an absolute honour to write to you. You might have received a lot of replies for your blogs nad a lot of people might have expressed their undying love and affection for you, and I am no different.
I am just absolutely thrilled at the very prospect of you, probably reading my comments. That in itself is a huge achievement for me, Sir.
Wow, I feel as if I am conversing with you and am literally out of words to express myself. I will give it a shot though
Your time is actually precious, so I will try and keep my comments short, but I really don’t know if I will succeed in the same as I am overwhelmed at this point in time.
You are an inspiration for me Sir, and I respect you for the kind of man you are. It is a small sentence, but has a very high degree of gratitude and awe in it. I am not a fan, just because of your acting prowess, but also for your conduct, your approach towards life, your demeanour, your passion, your grit, your ability to stand up for what is right, your family values, your personal values, your down to earth nature, your charisma, your personality, your command over the language that you speak, your exhuberance… and the list is endless.
I don’t have any means to have a “dialogue” with you, but if that opportunity arises, I will be an extremely happy man. I have grown up watching your movies and let me just say this as I start to conclude my note here, and this comes right from the bottom of my heart, with a deep sense of respect and humility.
According to me, ” There never was, never will be an entertainer like Mr Amitabh Bachchan “. You are the true superstar in every sense of the word. With due respect to all the actors in the past and present, you were, are and will always be the best.
Sir, I wish you All The Very Best in anything and everything that you do.
Yours Humbly,
Naimish Majmudar
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:14 am
Dear Sir,
These pics are looking awesome and specially you’re looking stunning!!! What to say about you, dont have word to express!
Best Regards,
Good night,
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:14 am
I found this collection of poems by Babuji so here is a link for you, I hope you will not mind
http://www.esnips.com/doc/da0ce645-d1de-42ef-b55b-174d9dca0954/Great-Hindi-poems-by-Harivansh-Rai-Bachchan
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:16 am
Cool pics !
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:16 am
Hello Mr Bachchan
Thank You for sharing, great pics. Thank You for being here, for Your work, for Your time, for Your sacrifice, for… all.
i know You cant read everything i wrote but i just want to tell You i’m here with You from the beginning and i wrote many things… now i want to tell You: You are great Mr Bachchan, Keep going on and Dont give up, for me and for all Yours fans Please take care of Your health.
All the best
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:16 am
Respected Amitji:
I have seen most of your films and I think I am your biggest critics inspite of the fact that I like your personality, style, acting style and your blogs! Do you think it is bad? I liked you in so many movies ( I have seen most of your movies on first day and first show), but sametime I express my feeling when I don’t like your movies. I am living in California now. I have twin teenage daughters (Palak and Parisha) who did not know anything about you. One day I spent about one hour to explain about you and your movies, now they know everything about you. It is very hard for me to explain my third 7 year daughter (Shivani) that Amitabh Bachchan is not Shahru Khan’s father! Everytime she see your picture or movie, she is telling me ” I know this actor, he is Shahrukh Khan’s father!!” I guess she got this idea from Kabhie Khushi Kabhi Gum movie, but some time I think she is right you are his father in acting field. Today we are going to watch Bhootnath, and Shivani has selected the movie this week. This is my first post in your blog, please forgive me if I have wrote anything upsetting you.
Sincerely,
Bhavna Rajput
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:16 am
U LOOOK SO SCARYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY…EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
FARNAZ-PAKISTAN
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:16 am
Mr. Bachchan,
You look awsome in this image!!!!
Thanks for giving little insight of Aladin…
For security reason, you should not reveal your plan of near future.( going to SV temple)
Drona seems to be cool !!!
Can’t wait to watch SarkarRaj and Dorna..
Regards
Mayur
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:17 am
It looks would be very great film.
Wish you all success and huge box office return.
Keenly waiting to see you in this role.
God bless !
Take care,
Love you sir,
Amad
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:20 am
Hi Amitji,i like the fact that you frequent holy places so often,give me some advice,i am a believr but not so much since my father passed away almost20yrs ago{suddenly at43yrs}.tell me how do i go about it?wil it come from within?i believe in god firmly but i dont make the effort to visit any temple or gurudwara,and i dnt like myself for it,i pray but not everyday,tellme ….i want to learn from you..love and regards gurpreet
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:21 am
Dear Amitabh Uncle, thanks for sharing your thoughts here on your blog with us.I m vikas from delhi , I know you are very religious person and you often visit temples, like now u going to Siddhivinayak,i request you to visit BALAJI MANDIR in east delhi whenever u come to delhi, if u want i can make all the arrangement here in delhi for ur darshan of BALAJI MAHARAJ. Uncle Can u tells us about ur likes or dislike e.g whts ur fav food, ur fav song, which type of music u like , ur fav sports, ur fav car etc etc… Best of luck to you and your famly. Vikas
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:26 am
May god bless you with good health.
Regards,
Kalyan
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:26 am
Wonderful pictures yet again!
May all your prayers be fulfilled.
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:29 am
Hello Sir,
It’s nice to see your look changing for each film, you always make an impressing figure ! Thanks for putting up photos of your upcoming films, can’t wait to watch them
Waiting to hear why you are petrified of dancing…
Harmeet from Vancouver, Canada
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:31 am
would love to know about your small likes and dislikes in things like food, people etc
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Amit jee,
Namaskar !
Existence would be intolerable if we were never to dream.
- Antole France
Do you dream ?
I doubt because you are always working.
he he he
ShubhRatri !
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:32 am
Sir,
after walking for so long, will it be a normal day at work tom or some rest.
please rest.
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:32 am
Mr. Bachchan,
I am a die hard fan of your’s and admire your devout faith in Lord Ganpati. I was wondering if i could meet you whenever you are in L.A, as am based in California. It would be a dream come true.
Best,
Ishaan.
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:36 am
Sir,
i have read mashushalla many times.
even had the audio cassete by Manna de.
actually the audio cassete has a few lines by your father.
must say his voice was powerful and amazing vibrations. i infact told my Dad that it would be best if the entire album was sung by him only (with greatest respects to Manna De Sir)
to my perception, when Shri harivanshrai Bachchan speaks of Haala, he may be speaking of GOD.
“raah pakadkar tu chala chal….paa jayega Madhushala”
Good thing is that one could take Haala and madhushaala to be any goal of life.
in fact i have been looking for his qutobiography in Hindi but not found.
it is 2 volumes i believe , “Kya bhoolon kya yaad karun” and “neev jas nirman phir phir”.
will catch a copy the moment i get one.
GOD Blee U.
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:36 am
Oneness and not so……………………………………..
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:38 am
Hey Mr B,
Good to read your blogs..keep them coming !
I have a query..can u tell me what do you think about Akshay Kumar; both as an actor and as a person ?
Cheers and keep rocking !
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:44 am
Dear Amitji,
I have been your biggest fan since I can remember, and this blog makes me feel so amazingly close to you, your thoughts !!
I always make it a point to read your blog, and wait for the next day post !!
I am based in Ottawa, Canada and always make it a point to watch your movies first day…I enjoyed Bhootnath, and as always you were amazing. As Jyoti, my wife says, you can make any one cry with just your eyes, you don’t need any dialogues to show that emotion….simply out of this world !!
Please do keep blogging and keep giving fitting replies to some of these so called journalists who think they can write anything !!
With lots of admiration….
Gulab
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:45 am
Hmmm looks like its going to be a good movie
Amitabh playing the genie would be something to see….i wonder how you will inject your own persona into a genie’s as you often do with your characters.
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:45 am
who is yur fav. god?? silly question.. i know but still.. ram.. krishna.. ganesh.. et al.. whom do you worship?
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:50 am
Dear Amitabh, you need to develop the capacity to write about things other than you, your family and your daughter-in-law. The world awaits your reflections.
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:53 am
Ganpati bappa Moriya..
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:54 am
Amitji,
You dont cease to surprise me, when most people are eager to finish a hard days work and head home and relax, you are now off to the SiddhiVinayak temple, there are so many things people should learn from you on how to conduct their lives, I am trying to do the same, with so much going on in my life at the same time, I guess I need to have better time management. Any suggestions:)
Thanks for sharing the pictures they are great, I had a big curiousity about what the character would look like, is the shooting for this movie coming to an end??
All the best always
Kishore (UK)
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:57 am
May Lord Ganesha be always with you…to protect you against virtual and actual demons!!!!Ganpatti Bappa Morya!
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:57 am
Hola(Hello in spanish),
Thanks for taking the time to show your fans the behind the scenes of your work. It is much appreciated. By the way, you look great in the movies stills and it looks like its going to be a great movie.
Con mucho carino y amor (with lots of care and love),
Elida.
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:02 am
Respected Sir,
Its really appreciable of you . How do you really manage all this,it may sound cliche. After working for long schedules and now blogging , how do you derive the strength.
At 24 yrs i feel booged down by my work pressure.
Do you feel its your mental strength or divine grace
or any secrets
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:07 am
With lots and lots of respect Sir— have a good time walking to the temple, I don’t want to be negative but tomorrow someone will write about it you being superstitious and all that. They will not see the intention as you have described it the oneness and unity. But we can’t let our life be dictated by other peoples’ reaction. Sir I can’t be at the temple but I will pray from here for my family, for mankind and you.
Sir, you are hundred times busier than me yet you find time to write everyday and here I have hard time keeping up with you. I read it religiously but there are days when I miss writing you and I feel guilty. I think about it what I am going to write but I miss here or there but my prayers and good wishes are always with you.
Sir, Aladin pictures are awesome, you look terrific. Sir, could you please explain what does “Drona” mean? It is unusual title, has it got something to do with Dronacharya?
Ever since you started mentioning about Babujee’s work here or there, I have taken all four parts of the biography out and I read them from anywhere few pages every day.
It does not bother me that my name wasn’t there when you were acknowledging other bloggers but when did I make a deal with you that I will only admire and respect and love you when you would reciprocate, I didn’t.
April 19th and 20th 2003 when I spent time with you here in Vancouver, I can live with those memories for rest of my life. You gave me ample love and respect on those two days.
With lots and lots of respect, Deepak from Vancouver ( Canada )
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:10 am
thats gr8 sir….. in ur second photo u had given the same expression as u had given in “sehansha”…. have a gr8 day sir…..
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:11 am
Sir, One very frank question…Do you act in these kind of movies, say Aladin, out of your genuine interest in the script or just for purely commercial value.
I hope you too wud be missing the power scripts and stories which were written during the early days of ur career. Most of the movies you are doing these days seriously lack all the qualities which a “good cinema” is made up of.
I guess at this stage of career, money wudn’t be much of an issue for u, then the only thing i think of behind u doing these kind of roles, may be the sincere lack of “creative” people in hindi cinema today.
Just remember Deewar, Zanjeer…and u mite understand wht i’m trying to convey.
Love u anyways, for ur old days…:)
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:14 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
I am a regular reader of your blog.Its great to know that u have such a resevoir of energy to walk all the way to SiddhiVinayak temple.Would you like to share with your readers about the source of this energy.There must be something extraordinary about your daily regime to keep you in such a good shape.
Regards
Shipra
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:15 am
hello sir,
A big thanks to you to have such a wonderful actor in our industry, and a wonderful person. I had seen your movie Bhootnath and I love it. Hope will enjoy your newcoming movie Aladin. I am a great fan of you from childhood. I love all your movie and enjoyed a lot. Happy journey to Siddhivinayak temple.
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:15 am
I was getting pretty nostalgic, just watched Sholay, for the umpteenth time
And if u r thinking how old am i, for nurturing such strong emotions about your oldies….just past quarter-century.
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:18 am
Dear Amit Jee
It is so seldom one could come across with someone devout,dedicated and down to earth person like you. If someone wants to know how to pay justice to all aspects of life, he would better learn from you.
I wish if i can ever see you coming to Karachi, Pakistan where i live. We are all keenly waiting for the release of your films i.e. Bhoothnath and Sarkar Raj.
Wonder if you can come here on the release of Sarakar Raj.
You will find a lot of similarities between Karachi and Bombay and feel like home. Many of your colleauges have visited this city recently like Amir Khan, Naseeruddin Shah.
I really wish to meet you here!
Your Admirer,
Maqsood
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:19 am
Namaste Bachchan uncle
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:20 am
MR BACHCHAN,
I have always wondered this and hopefully because of this blog I will be able to get an answer to this question. At your son’s wedding you did not invite ANY MUSLIMS at all (not even Dilip Kumar?!), yet you accepted a daughter-in-law who has had such a long and INTENSE AFFAIR with a Muslim male (Salman Khan)- why? What’s the reason?
Please do reply as I would really be interested in one.
Thank you!
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:21 am
Namaste Bachchan uncle,
i’ve messeged u several times why don’t u reply ….plzzz reply n waiting for my qeury to be resolved.
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 ..
Love n Regards,
Shaily
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:22 am
Hi there,
I just have to say WOW! Those pictures are just incredible. I am extremley excited to see this new movie not only because of the lively photographs but because you have been working very hard on it!
Also, I wanted to say that I cannot wait to see Sarkar Raj! Its seems simply mindblowing. The expressions, the music, and the drama are so intriguing and I am soo excited to see what the next chapter in the Sarkar series. Although I heard you say in am interview that it doesnt necessarily pick up from where the Sarkar left off but thats ok.
Have a wonderful and enlightening time on your walk to the temple!
Until next time…
Yours Truly,
Mehveen Riaz
USA
P.S. I saw a recent interview of yours on Zoom (I live in Maryland so it takes a little longer for me to catch up on your interviews) and you looked really, really cute and handsome!
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:31 am
Ahhh.. SiddhiVinayak temple walk. I use to see this on my way back from Bheendi bazaar ( my wife is from their ) going back to Juhu ( we have a love story of our own, a sure super hit if scripted… ) My driver explained to me what these people were doing, shows great unity.
Your last few blogs is exactly what i like to see and hear, how your day has been spent and what projects your working on, and of course your thoughts and opinions.
As always, all the best, looking good in them shots.
Take Care
Javed Fadal
West Yorkshire
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:33 am
SIR,
It is my third try to converse with you.
I know you are very devoted and spiritual. I wish to ask that are you particular about any specific god.
I have never been to SiddhiVinayak temple but I know that the religious thread which you and abhishek are wearing on the Right hand has been given by the Pujari. Seeing you, I have also wore the religious thread on my right hand. Similarly there are many others things which i have opted for,by following you.
With Regards
Varun Suri
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:37 am
I WANTED TO TEL U TAT U R LOOKING ROCKING IN THESE PICS.PLZ SHARE MORE..
U R LOOKING JUST SO CHARISMATIC.M SURE IT WILL BE ONE OF UR HITS..
LOVE,
SHAILY
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:37 am
Dear Sir,
It’s almost 2.20am IST. As usual i come to office and open your blogs and start reading.Nowadays at home also i read your blogs before going to bed.I almost read all comments giving my very honest readers. It gives me very nice feeling and proud to be born in your period.Even human beings one greatest dream is to meet you and touch your feet and get blessings.You are truely a great human being and people will love you ages to come endlessly and unconditionally.I do also live in mumbai but currently in NZ and every week i get the pleasure in watching your house from outside. In 2005 i once went to the citi bank which is next to your house. I felt nice and was standing near your house for sometime.
Feelings can never be expressed while you talk about you.
Jai Ganpati Bappa.
With lots of wishes,
Tina & Ranjan
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:38 am
Dear Sri Amitabh ji,
Nmasthe. Thank you for all your write. I read your blog almost everyday and enjoy the same.
However, one request I have, please kindly stop reacting to all and sundry to the media folks who write nonsense about you and your family members. A person of your stature should not stoop low down. A subtle comment here and there is fine.
With your pull and personality and so many folks world over reading your blog, please conribute something like social service, books, movies, soprts etc which in turn will make your blog readers realize what and how much they can give back to the society. And as an individual (forget about your superstae image-man looking at himself in the mirror) should feel satisfied that end of the day you have contributed immensely to the well being of this planet.
Example: SP Bala Subramanyam popular male lead singer from Andhra conducts some programs for upcoming singers. Towards end of the program he gives small bits of advice: like parents are very important in life, about not spitting paan on walls, not urinating in publicly etc etc.
Thank you for taking time to read my email (if you did)
Rajesh CV
Dallas, TX-USA
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:39 am
excellent pictures by the way Amitji. Wish you well with the filming. Looking forward to coming out and when it does will remember where I first saw the stills! Keep safe and say a very special prayer for us all!
Best wishes
Tabby
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:40 am
is it???? you walk every tuesday to Siddhivinayak temple ? wow!!! u seems to be a religious man. well i too do Fast on tuesday since my bachelors day n now everyone say a girl shudnt do else i wud get married late ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
However, i was just thinking such religious mingling would really bring a feeling of unity and oneness??? I doubt on this fact for sure. Indians have become more divided than ever, whoever is the reason …be it a few politicians, or sme religious groups….we are getting less tolerant. But still I hope, what you say is really true especially in Mumbai
warm regards
Nimisha
UK
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:45 am
Mr Bachhan
We now know which profession would have suited you to the teeth if you were not become an actor….seldom would one assume an actor to be so intelligent with his pen(keyboard rather). Great stuff and keep it flowing.
Best Regards
Vamsi
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:50 am
Namastae Amitabh ji,
I watched ur movie bhootnaath…wow..i really like ur acting u make me cry..
you r superb Hero..
aapke jaisa na koi hua hai na hoga..
great log bhagvan ek hi banata hai..:)
with love and respect
Swati soni
Uruguay
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:52 am
My comment got erased? Not a surprise at all. How do you keep this blog honest and open AB if there are people monitoring the comments??
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:52 am
Amitji:
The stills are beautiful. On my recent visit to Mumbai, I wanted to walk to Sri Siddhi Vinayak at night and my relatives told me not to because there are some elements on the street who hassel women. Is this true? Do you think I can walk on Monday night/Tuseday morning safely from Juhu to Sri ShiddhiVinayak Temple?
D.Jethi
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:53 am
hello sir you look gorgeous in these pictures .its so nice that you share your feelings with us i really miss india .even my father is a great devotee of lord shiva and me too .last year when my father was nt well and i was in mumbai for 5 months and i wanted to go there but could nt go as i was with him all the time but i wanted to go and its due so when i visit bombay i have to go to temple.i will not be able to write you for 3 days now as we r going to austria . all the best for your new movy rakhi germany
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:53 am
It definetly seems to be a great movie and your GET-UP in the photograph is also very appealing. Infact you have your own particular get-up in every next movie. Continue this gr8 work in the get-ups and obviously in acting. God Bless You.
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:56 am
May God give you whatever you ask for, Mr B!!
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:57 am
Mr B, you truly inspire in more ways than one - I love reading your blogs and the sincerity with which you blog!! God bless!!
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:59 am
And drop me a line if you ever visit Boston
You will always have a home there 
(atleast till I am there)
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May 27th, 2008 at 3:02 am
Dear Amit Bhai,
Jai Shree Ganesh !!! Its Monday late evening here in Germany and i presume you are already at the SiddhiVinayak Temple or still on the way as it’s about 2 am in India right now. Exactly two weks ago i was in Mumbai and visited the Temple early Tuesday morning and i came away from there feeling light and cleansed, Mumbai has never ceased to amaze me with its landmark temples all over the city, this city which actually has a reputation for being so vibrant and so busy and, you dont really expect to see the crowds at the Temples absolutely as if in a trance. In fact, I personally have always thought of my short 2-3 day trips to this city as a pilgrimage, as i make it a point to visit as many Temples as i can during my short stopovers.
Its been about a week since i last wrote to you as i was away travelling in China and since my return over the last couple of days i have been catching up with your postings over the last week. It made fascinating reading and i never cease to be amazed at your humility, actually, am feeling guilty at not having written at all over the last week.
I dont really know if you have read any of my earlier letters, but i will admit today to you openly that you actually make me feel as if i am writing to a dear and close friend and with whom i am sharing my inner thoughts and day to day happenings. I do remember having asked you in one of my earlier letters, WHO ARE YOU ? and how have you come into our lives so casually and easily, it cant be just because you are THE Amitabh Bachchan. No, I do feel today that there is something else, you are a very special soul gifted with Gods Blessings.
I hope you had a good Darshan, and I am already looking forwrd to my next trip to Mumbai, as i now feel that there is someone there i know, a close friend…..
As always, wishing you and your beautiful family joy & happiness,
warm regards
Raju
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May 27th, 2008 at 3:08 am
namaskaram, bagunnara? (u shud know this greeting if you know RGV)
reading ur blog, am so tempted to join you, well maybe not actually with you, but u know what i mean, in the walk to the siddhivinayak temple. i live far far away so its always been a desire to visit all the temples in India, currently my parents are on the pilgrimage tour to Char Dham, the most sacred of all pilgrimage for Hindus. If am not mistaken there was a time when most saints and sadhus have walked this path to those mystical mountains in search of salvation. I think its not just the destination and the darshan of the god that is fulfilling, but the journey along then way, the experiences, the lows and highs, the physical fatigue, the magnificent beauty of nature, the sunrises, sunsets, etc all these make it even enjoyable! Just like i wish for my parents, i wish you have a safe and fulfilling darshan. Jai Shri Ganesh!
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May 27th, 2008 at 3:14 am
Dear God (Amitji)
Can’t express my happiness, even writing for you is like dream come true. After reading your blogs couldn’t held back my tears. Tears are rolling off the chicks as I am typing this. Your relationship with your father,wife,son,daughter and grand kids, always been aspiring. Even being at that big stature, you have maintained your family life very well.
As I read thru this blog, I could imagine the pain and helplessness you must have gone through seeing your dad sleeping into the coma. I always followed NEWS of Teji Ji during her illness and your effort for making sure she gets all the comfort required. For people you are an icon. For me you are a God.
Even in the ABCL failure days, you paying your debt out was another high example you set up, which people like us will look upon.
Amitji, I always wanted to mention this to you as you have reached a status where people are considering you a GOD, a living GOD. There never been a day with out I remembering either you or Jayaji. One scar I always have on my heart is the movies like Boom, Kabhi Alvida Na Kahna, Nishabdh. I cried for days after watching trailer of these movies, and you will not believe but I haven’t watched these movies because I dont want to loose your respect as God.
regardsless whaterver happens I will continue to support you and will be always there for you if need be.
A Bhakt of my living God
S Ranka
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May 27th, 2008 at 3:18 am
Amitabh Bachchan Zindabad.
Amitabh Bachchan Zindabad.
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May 27th, 2008 at 3:30 am
whats your character on the movie “Aladin”..can you kindly please tell us about your character on the movie…:D
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May 27th, 2008 at 3:43 am
Hello Sir,
Just hope what you describe in Day 37 (i) never happens…technology replacing ART…….and on your visit to the temple….is it really okay to publish your schedule……..?
Regards,
Sucharita
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May 27th, 2008 at 3:44 am
ganpati bappa morya.
manish patwari
boston
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May 27th, 2008 at 3:45 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
I am the one who wrote hello with a question mark. I’m sorry if my obscure comment offended you. I am a TWELVE years old girl who lives in Thompson, Manitoba. This place is located near the ARCTIC CIRCLE in Canada. I have watched many of your movies and I believe you are an extremely talented and versitile actor. I prefer watching your movies in the seventies and eighties. On the other hand movies such as bagban, babul, boothnath, virud, and kubhi khushi kubhi gum are very deep and heart wrenching. Two days ago I returned from the Canada National Science Fair in Ottawa in which I participated. If you have any experiences or advice related to this please share some of them with me in your reply. On July 18, my family and I will be travelling to Toronto to attend your world tour. PLEASE REPLY SOON!!!!!!!!!!
yours truly,
Anita Pandey
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May 27th, 2008 at 3:46 am
you’re strong in values,culture and religion and i think that it’s a good thing just carry on .
with all my sincere love to you
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May 27th, 2008 at 3:54 am
I wonder what motivates you to work so hard even at this age. Is it self-discipline or the hunger to explore ever new challenges? I don’t believe it is money any more. Whatever it is, it is quite remarkable.
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:03 am
ganpati bappa morya!! amit ji ,please take my prayers as well
love and regards
abhay
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:06 am
Dear Mr Bachchan
I watched your movie BHOOTHNATH this evening and enjoyed it so much….not only was it amusing and funny movie but also had something to say to the audience with regards to respecting not only your near dearest and ones but also everyone around you.
I also had a look at your aldine photo’s looks like hard work but hope you enjoyed your song and dance part.
Hope it all goes well at the SiddhiVinayak temple may LOrd Ganesha bless us all
Love & Light
Sarika (London)
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:14 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
have a good and nice time, enjoy feelings of ‘unity and oneness’
with love,
Rasha Zayed.
BigB yahoo group.
Cairo, Egypt.
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:15 am
Hello Amitabh Sir,
Great devotion and dedication.
Keep it up.Take Care.
Cheers
Kirthi
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:18 am
London
Amitabh:
You are ‘SUN’ shinning brightly and radiating energy 24/7, 365 days relentlessly..!!!
Keep this goingggg!!
Regards,
shivasree
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:21 am
And i am the first one!
Its a great feeling in itself that these lines would be read by Mr Bachchan himself!
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:25 am
I’ve commented on the first set of pictures from Aladdin but I like these as well. There seems to a bit of your Aks persona here and since I am a fan of that film as well as being greatly admiring of your performance and persona there I can only welcome what I see here.
As you walk to the Siddhivinayak barefoot you should never forget that gods walk with humans sometimes. Such is your effect on those you walk with…
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:26 am
Dear Mr. B.,
Thank you! How fun to have you take us with you to the sets, and see you at work. I will say one thing which you may or may not like … you may be afraid when you have to do a song, but I love your songs. I think the first time I saw you sing a song, you were in “Sharaabi,” my favorite of your films. After that I saw you sing again in “Silsila.” Both times I think you’ve said you weren’t happy with your voice … but I love listening to it. It’s YOUR voice, not another singer’s. That’s what I want to hear.
I don’t mind someone else’s voice when it’s necessary, such as in the rap ending to “Bunty Aur Babli,” which always makes me laugh as soon as it comes on. That was different. And whoever thought up the pause where you turn and look at the girls, who aren’t doing anything while you dance, was a genius. Hilarious moment.
I’ll be looking forward to more movie moments. I love this!
Aloha from Hawaii …
Love, Dorothy
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:27 am
drea sir, hav a nice day sir.
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:27 am
I have been a big fan of yours. But as life goes on a child travels on and incidents occur, and has been interesting for me. and has lead to something which i am compelled to tell to you.
The Purpose of a human being to take birth as a human is to realize god, within him, and you need to get initiated into the age old religion of indian monks … yogis, Sufi’s who then and there show you the “Light” divine, within you.
Ask around for Divya jyoti jagrati sansthan….
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:28 am
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On the sets of ‘Aladin’ again and a song !!
Petrified ! Songs have always been a nightmare for me. But more of that later.
[unquote]
Dear Amitji,
I have quoted the above two sentences from your previous post. It leaves many of us surprised, since your songs have always played a key role in your success. Kindly, grant me permission to make the following observations in this regard.
1. This blog seems to be carrying out a two-way communication: Helping you know us (the audiences) better and vice-versa. You recently mentioned how tired and doubtful you were feeling the morning you had a shoot, and suddenly somebody’s positive sms made up your day….seems like a familiar story, since most of us have to go through the same, in one or the other way. This blog is, therefore, helping us to know you as much as you might do about us from our comments!
2. When you have finally spoken and shared enough about your current projects and your close ones (we are enjoying it, no doubt), kindly, look back into your past and let us know about your past associates once again. Allow us to read the “not-so-diplomatic” version of that era. Let us know about your working with Hrishida, his movies like Mili, Abhiman Chupke Chupke and Namak Haram. This author recently watched Namak Haram (doesn’t know if it was produced before or after Zanjeer) and noticed how you had this “angry young man” character flowing out of your (on-screen) persona by that period.
This explosive energy, which would then devastate your on-screen adversaries, and your ability to act it so fabulously, proved out a crucial aspect for your later career, and may not be reenacted by anybody else, however hard they may try at it. Allow us to know more about this on-screen transformation - going into the top of aggression (Zanjeer and Deewar) from the earlier works. How did you realize you could/ should do it? Didn’t this aggressiveness suit the actor that was lying inside you? Or was it also a nightmarish experience just like songs?
3. An interview that you gave after the success of Abhiman was re-aired by the BBC Hindi service a few years ago. They sounded as if you had reached at your pinnacle by then. You also seemed to agree with them, forcing this author to be amused. You did not have the idea of the rise you were yet to see in the Hindi cinema…did you have really?!
4. Let us also know things about Prakash Mehra, MM Desai and Yash Chopra, with whom you gave so many major hits. You, Mehra and Desai seem to come out of the same age group…almost! Did this help in making your association bloom, in anyway?
5. Being an ardent Kishoreda fan, let me ask you this. How was it acting, when you knew, you had his voice to rely on? The two of you together gave so many great numbers….this despite of you saying songs were nightmarish!
It wasn’t a piece of cake for everybody to act on Kishoreda’s voice - he used to sing with so much energy and passion - yet you succeeded in reciprocating his brilliance on-screen. How challenging was it to shoot on KK numbers? And where do you see today’s playback guys? Do you still feel the same charge and excitement that KK (along with RDB, Ashadi, Latadi and other singers and composures of that era) provided you in those days? You had some kind of misunderstanding with him during the mid 80s. It left us short, of a few more milestone numbers!
More later…
Warm Regards,
Pankaj Mohan
http://proaudience.com/2008/03/amitabh-matched-fire-with-fire-in-kishoreda-songs/
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:31 am
Mr Bachchan,
So, i’m in the middle of exams here in London, and have been reading through your posts to de-stress…I must say that you have a wonderful insight into the various topics you talk about and I admire your attidue. I love your movies and believe that you have the best acting abilities the hindi film industry has ever seen….
Thankyou for being such an inspiration,
Love Bijal
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:40 am
Super Amitabhji,
where do u get all this energy from??
it’s amazing to read your stuff everyday…hope u’ll continue to write for loooong….
love the way u always end your blogs with that sweet msg for ur readers.
this doesnt have one though…
well i’ve been awake all night coz my baby’s due today and i havent slept in the excitement….but i see no sign of it yet so logged in to check if u’ve posted anything….
and to my luck you have…hope ganeshji is always with u!!
love
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:41 am
dear sir, we would like to see more pics of ur shooting in ‘aladin’. thank u and we love u sir and hav a wonderfull day.
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:47 am
hi amitji,
may the lord almighty shower all the blessings on you and the family.nice pics thx for sharing it .amitji can u plsss respond to my wish i have asked millons of people to give me a hand to get a plat form but noone knows me i am really struggling to get my dream one i a really sad to day becaues today there was a quarell with my mum she told me that i cant never be an actor leve that dream it is not going to be fullfilled i was so sad and angry with her for that i dont know why later i thought of it nopw i am bit afraid whether what she daid will happen .i cant imagine it because acting is my life plssss tis is not a joke amitji I know that you are really busy but could you plsss give me a response by giving your 1 sec for me .i really hope yo will replay if it is yes i will die with happiness but never mind if it is no i can concentrate more on to my studies plssss could you plsss help me i really wanted the response it is the question of my life any way hope you will have good time in the temple parying to god always gives as happiness .i always used to go to church here when i am sad i am in uk .the place i really hate i am 18yrs old .hope you will read it and help me to make a desicion in future .all the best
thx a lot
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:51 am
So you are going to be walking all the way from Prateeksha / Jalsa to Siddhivinayak….don’t scare me!
I am just 28 but don’t think I can do that much!
How many kms would that be? Waiting to hear back from you….
Luvs,
Nitin Punjabi
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:55 am
Mr Bachchan,
Enjoy the walk and time spent at the temple..
Rgds,
Nishan
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:56 am
Dear Mr Bachchan.
I like them very much, (just think of the one in Kank with our son, or in Baghban with Hema Malini)
Your dancing scenes are just great, no need for them to become nightmares
And a very big thank you for giving your reader such a close look at the work on the set and the special effects. It is really interesting and exciting (and makes one wonder even more about the film).
But it is also like a sweet candy on the looong wait till the release.
Have a nice day ans all the best to you and your family and take care
Greetings from Germany
Sandra
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:57 am
Dear sir,
we wish all the best with your prayers. Loved the pics from Alladin, thankyou. Wish you could post a picture of you and your family including everybody.
wishes and prayers
Bia
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May 27th, 2008 at 5:02 am
Sir,
I think my comment on day 28 went unnoticed by you. I am sure you can’t spare so much of time reading all the comments. But I wished you read me in day 28, i have been looking for your comments since i posted 2 days ago, I am sure i will be over the moon the day u write a comment on my thoughts……
I will be writing to you almost daily, once i hear from you.
Regards
Salil
London
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May 27th, 2008 at 5:08 am
Can’t believe i’m the first person to post here! How r u, sir? I hope u don’t stress yourself too much! That iceberg thing ur standing on looks quite scary and unstable! Can’t believe how advanced technology is today, i don’t think i would like it if my favorite actor was used after he was dead because it seems very unnatural. If they do that i would feel as though they are ‘cashing in’ because they are stars which shows a lack of respect to the dead actor. Maybe, the actors should sign a contract saying that they allow the directors to use their faces in the future after they are dead (much like a donar card). What do u think? I hope u understand what i was trying to say, anyway i’m going off to bed! Have a good day tomorrow! Bye!
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May 27th, 2008 at 5:13 am
HI AMITJI,
ITS GREAT … After working all day long and being tired you are getting ready for the SiddhiVinayak. what a sprit , I think the the power of SiddhiVinayak is backing you throuh out your life, Inpite of lots of ups and downs in your life you have not backup for your faith. Same spirit is in every human being but I think its enlighting in you little more and thats everyone can see and its encouraging people like me.
Jai SiddhiVinayak.
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May 27th, 2008 at 5:14 am
Good Morning to you Sir!
This will be my second entry. Won’t take long
I have just watched “ANAND”. Out of all your films that I have seen this is by far the best. I know Sholay was the most successful commercially and it was a good movie but to me that film was pure entertainment with a little drama thrown in
“ANAND” has a soul. It has substance. It dealt with the inevitable which we all face - Death.
It left me wondering, if people believe that there is a better li