Posted on: May 26, 2008 - 8:24 pm
Mehboob Studios May 26, 2008 5:52 pm
On the sets of ‘Aladin’ again and a song !!
Petrified ! Songs have always been a nightmare for me. But more of that later.
The above stills are from ‘Aladin’. The climax song. The first, at the start of song and the second with all the dirt on the coat, the start of the action.
The story is contemporary but set in a fantasy world of make belief. The dresses are modern or well, seemingly modern but the surroundings and the settings, larger than life and imagined.
My role is that of the genie and yes I will appear at the rub of the lamp to fulfill the three wishes of the one that carries the object of desire.
I had mentioned in one of my earlier blogs that I wanted to talk about the making of ‘Aladin’ and more particularly its technical aspect.
The one feature that you do notice in both the stills is the green backdrop with little red marks on them. These are where digitally images will be filled in later. Green backdrops are used when greater depth or volume is required and when they cannot be physically built. So a minimal construction is set up, actors act around it and imagine that there is a lot more to it. There are photographs on DAY 37(ii) too of another sequence - the genie atop a snow mountain. There is a lot of blue that surrounds the image. This is all cloth where digitally snowy peaks and a large mountain will be filled in. And you would never know the difference. I mean now you would, because you have been told of it, but in general it is seldom noticed.
For actors these days it is getting to be a common phenomenon. Most of us in such extenuating circumstances are made to imagine an invisible presence - a character, a large beast, flowing rivers, anything. A bit impersonal and not quite the required environment when emoting a scene, but that is the future.
We often joke on the set and request the digital supervisor to replace us with our image and carry on the work so we could remain home. But recently the joke turned on us. There is a process in the making where the artist will be required to merely come in for a few minutes and do some basic movements of his body and leave. Science would then be able to construct an image of the actor and the actor need never come on set again.
Frightening !
They would be able to reproduce your form and make it act in your absence too. Even after you are dead and gone movies could be made with you. Er.. your image !
Wonder what the reaction would be of fans. How would they contend with an actors most recent work when the actor has been dead and gone much before the fan was born !
How would film critics review his talent after a release. Would they send a digital or virtual image to a function. A book launch, the opening of a mall. Would the actor write his own blog.
Complicated.
The world moves into a difficult and interesting era. Ever since man stepped on to the moon there has been very little written about its romance in our songs and in our scripts. The moon was an integral part of the films of the 40’s and the 50’s. Science removed it. Would that happen to humans too. With DNA and cloning being vociferously discussed in international forums, would we see several of our samples moving around us.
Better to get back to my song on the set and face that nightmare than this perceived one !
My non digital love for you as ever
May 26th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Alladin ….and the magic Lamp ????????? Nice ! Ummm …which charecter do you play alladin , the genie ? ? is there a genie ?? (sorry i havent read the entire article just writing about what i think of the photos and the title )
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:01 am
Big B,
You look amazing in these stills.
You are the best James Bond who never played the role !!!
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:04 am
Hello Mr bachchan,
cant judge the film from the stills ..should be cool since youre in it.Will be great to see more stills from the shoot.
Ive been behind such a green wall before on cn tower in toronto and acted like bunjee jumping.Very funny experience.Should be funny for you too.
Good luck with both the movies.Are you doing any role in Drona?
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:04 am
Awsome technique, what surprises me more is that you take deep interest in understanding it and then explaining it to your fans. You know what, I am sure even when you are growing old physically, you are trying to remain mentally sharp. Hope people can learn something from this and try to prevent alzheimers.
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:04 am
dada namaskar
That sound great.
Rajendra Negi
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:04 am
Dear Sir,
Its great to see images from the Alladin shoot. I have a question, when will The Last Lear release in India. I am at Montreal waiting eagerly for the The Ungforgettable to reach Toronto
Regards,
Amit.
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:04 am
cool!!
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:05 am
hellow sir……….am d 1st one to commnent on ur new blog……m happy……….the pic’s r really very good……as dis is my 1st comment on ur any of the blog so i am ecstatic……….thnx for giving dis oppurtunity
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:05 am
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:07 am
Dear Amitji,
Some very refreshing thoughts and imaginations in this bolg from you….
The photos projects some good work of yours in this film also…..
Thanks for sharing….
Just to make your blog little lighter , i am adding a youtube link of your very good work from NAMAK HALAL, where you try to speak English before the hotel
manager (Ranjit)….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI6jg3z60eQ
Enjoy
Hitesh from Germany
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:09 am
DearAMITJI,i wud equally love ur digital avatar as much as this one. So dude dont worry about technology. Science can remake anything but not U.
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:10 am
Dear Sir,
if I were you, I wouldn’t worry about future possibilities, but about the impact of this role of yours. Even now, many of your fans seem to think that you are a genie and able to fulfill the three wishes of the thousands who write to you in this blog…
The set looks very impressive, even without the digital background.
And now I have a wish.
Only one! I promise!
I’d like to know why songs are a nightmare for you, leaving you “petrified”. This remark just made me very, very curious, since I always admired your dancing…
Real love and regards - in this virtual medium -
Elisabeth
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:11 am
i hope science does not distroy this simple procedure for us !!!!!!!!!! actors cant be stylized……..let it be as natural as it can be…………
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:12 am
Great post, these are the things I look forward to when reading your posts and I was very happy to read this one. I look forward to hearing more of your experiences of shooting. In fact, things like this would be something nice to add to the DVD of your films via a commentary feature that has been done for several hindi film DVDs such as Johnny Gaddaar, Heyy Babyy, Fanaa, Bluffmaster, and one or two others. Actually Bluffmaster was the only commentary that the actors were also a part of and it made the DVD so much better. I really look forward to hearing more about the effects in Drona and some of the other effects in Aladin. Looking forward to hearing more about your films and your exeriences on set.
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:14 am
Hello Mr. Bachchan,
Great images - gives a good perspective on the film making process. Amazing how many of us watch movies day in and day out and remain unaware of the amount of effort that goes behind it and the whole technical scenario.
Your ideas about the new process and the ramifications are interesting. Maybe the audience could send in their virtual image to scope out a movie as well before watching it themselves?
Ciao and keep blogging!
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:14 am
u look simply amazingggggggg !!!!!!!!!!!! wonder whn will my responces get to u n it stops awaiting moderation !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pls explain wat it is ………………
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:15 am
Hi Amitji,
Great to see you in the sets of Aladin !!
Please do not worry about the concern about technology replacing actors.
A great human being like you can never be replaced.
Love and Best wishes,
Subramanian Iyer
Toronto, Canada
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:16 am
DEAREST AMITJI, NAMASKAR,
MY GOD! WHAT A THOUGHT THE DIGITAL WORLD TAKING OVER THE REAL ACTORS. BUT THE ACTOR LIVES ON THAT IS THE POSITIVE OF IT . BUT WHAT ABOUT THE LOOKS OF THAT PARTICULAR ACTOR AFTER THE YEAR PASS BY. AMITJI BUT U R LOOKING GREAT IN THOSE STILLS.
AMITJI IT IS NICE TO KNOW THE BEHIND THE SCENE FROM THE MASTER HIMSELF.KEEP ROCKING AND KEEP SENDING THOSE STILL FROM UR LETEST MOVIE. AND REMEMBER THAT IAM IN LOVE WITH U FROM THE AGE OF NINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SUSHMA SHARMA.
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:18 am
Dear Mr. B,
The first photo shows a lot of smoke around your feet, is that a scene where you are shown coming out of a lamp?
Strange you mention computers doing the job of actors. A Hollywood movie was made on the same thought. The movie was called Simone (read Sim One). It stared Al Pacino and I liked the movie a lot. You might want to see the movie now as it will answer many queries raised by you. But if this does happen people will get tired of watching just animations all the time no matter how real they look.
-Vikas.
Big B Yahoo Group.
Kolkata.
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:19 am
its grt to know abt the techniques involved in film making.science is realy growing fast, but let me tell u one thing that even the gratest of actors can’t act like big B so forget abt images.
deepak
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:20 am
Dear Amitabh ji ,
I remember the way we children prayed when you were injured during the shooting of “coolie”
I live in Muscat and just would like to let you know that you are the person whom I admire the most in my life . I read your blog everyday and feel overjoyed , a sense of closeness ..
I would not miss even a single movie of yours in my childhood and would be asked to do ” Amitabh Bachchan dance ”
I am a Doctor now , with a small daughter , but even to this day Amitabh Ji you remain my favourite ..!
Do take care of yourself
Lots of Love and Regards
Preethi
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:25 am
Hi Amit ji,
The pictures r great, isn’t it amazing how digital life has become,kisi ko purane din yaad bhi rahenge ke nahin.how u keep yourself updated on this digitalization, do tell us, is it difficult for u or fun.
with regards,
anu shrivastava.
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:25 am
It is rather scary…there’s no doubt..u’ve written some very interesting thoughts n facts…its been happening for a long time in Hollywood..and has shown great success..I believe it would be interesting to watch this movie…while keeping in mind the fear science can reach up to…Good Luck! May God give u health n a long happy life! Cheers!!
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:27 am
VERY GOD IMAGES. YOU LOOK REALY SMART IN ALL PICTURES
THANKS
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:27 am
Beautifully put. Never seen technology with such intelligent humour. I hope the movie does a good job of special effects. After watching some of the brilliant special effects movies from Hollywood, expectations are much higher. All the best. Eagerly awaiting its release.
I also wanted to comment on Drona poster. The graphic designers have done a brilliant job, bo doubt. Hope the movie is a good.
Cheers
Khalil
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:35 am
Sir,
It was nice to see a refreshingly ‘light’ blog today!
It’s slightly surprising that you’ve written a long post on such a trivial issue. I won’t be exaggerating too much if I say that seemingly you’re not particularly attached to this topic. And that, when you didn’t have anything to write at all today - you INVENTED this topic! Anyways.
Amitabh sir, although I haven’t seen much of your work on celluloid except for KBC on TV, I’ve come to respect, love and adore you highly recently. blog effect!
I’m a first year MBBS student, taking time out to read you blog daily. You’ve written beautifully lately. BUT
Please don’t disappoint your readers by writing on such a trivial topic. If you don’t have anything important to write about, sir - then please don’t!
Sincerely,
Ankur Sharma
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:38 am
Hey……the movie looks really cool….and i must say Sir,its really great to read what you write……about your father’s work,your work and your views on d/f topics…..your giving it back to journalists….i mean proving them or rather what they ve written about you wrong.Abhishek’s comment a few couple of days ago was touching.Why dont you tell him to be a guest blogger on ur blog for a day? That ll be cool…..Take care….pEaCe
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:41 am
Thank you sir for letting us know some technical aspects of film making.
I don’t wish to see that era which you have mentioned.I would be rather happy with the coordinated works between man and machine.like what is happening now.I know that machines will conquer us one day but I don’t want to see that day.
With coordinated regards between me and machine (because regards come from my heart and it is going to you through inter net),
Titash Rakshit Roy
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:42 am
Mr. Bachchan,
Thanks for posting the behind the scenes pix of Aladin. The film looks very interesting and unique.
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:45 am
Dear Mr. Taa Bachchan,
IT’S ALL YOUR FAULY! My five year old son just saw your photos from Aladin and got so excited and asked me to take him to see this movie now. I had to explain to him that the film is not ready and that it will be awhile before we can go see it.
Naturally, he threw a fit and now I have to go buy him a trench coat (just like yours). It’s a good your not wearing an “Armani” suit. Ha Ha. I just wanted to share that with you…the things we do for our kids, huh?
Nice photos of the shoot, keep rocking, man!
Regards,
Rajesh K. Sharma
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:47 am
Sir!
That was humourously said,
But I have seen some movies of hollywood where science is
exploring things,
these movies are called science fiction movies.
If you see ‘resident evil’ , ‘Terminator’ , ‘Marix’ , ‘I robot’ and ‘I am legend’ you will come to know the
horrible face of Science.
I am a science student and I can say that in near future science
will cross its limit.
Lets get back to aladin,
A highly expected film from your fans.
I am very much attached to the disney’s Aladin,
I hope you will make a better product than that.
Aladin is my most favorite hero,I hope Hritesh do well for me.
Thanks for writing us,
Good Night.
saurabh
rajasthan.
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:50 am
Dear Amit Jee
Once i read about your childhood experience of playing the same character for this play back in the early days when you were at Sherwood College. Could you recall that experience. And how far you find this experience different now
Your Admirer,
Maqsood
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May 27th, 2008 at 12:50 am
My Beloved AmitJi,
Your stills from aladin bring back Dick Tracy, You look ever so familiar. It looks spectacular!!! Hope it becomes an instant hit. Did you ever think you will be a genie one day?
On that note can you tell us what is happening with Zamaanat??? Its been years we hhave been waiting for it.
write more tomorro AmitJi
with all my love and affection
Ibrar Hussain UK
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:00 am
प्रिय ब्लॉगर ,
अंग्रेजी से हिन्दी अनुवाद ( किसी भी गलती के लिए खेद है )
महबूब स्टूडियो मई 26 , 2008 5:52 बजे
के सेट पर ‘ Aladin ‘ और फिर एक गीत ! !
Petrified ! गीत हमेशा मेरे लिए एक दुःस्वप्न है . लेकिन अधिक है कि बाद में .
हिमनद से ऊपर के हैं ‘ Aladin ‘ . इस गीत का चरमोत्कर्ष है . पहला , के प्रारंभ में गीत और दूसरे के साथ सब पर धूल कोट , कार्रवाई शुरू की है .
इस कहानी में एक सेट है , लेकिन समकालीन विश्व की कल्पना करना विश्वास है . यह आधुनिक या पहनावा भी हैं , लगता है , लेकिन आधुनिक और आसपास के निर्धारण , जीवन और कल्पना से बड़ा है .
मेरी भूमिका के genie यह है कि मैं और yes दिखाई देगा पर रगड़ के दीपक के तीन इच्छाओं को पूरा करने के उद्देश्य से एक है कि वहन की इच्छा है .
मैंने उल्लेख किया था ब्लॉगों में से किसी एक में मेरे पहले के बारे में बात करना चाहते थे कि मैं के निर्माण के ‘ Aladin ‘ और अधिक खासकर अपने तकनीकी पहलू है .
एक विशेषता यह है कि आप ऐसा नोटिस में दोनों हिमनद है पृष्ठभूमि हरी लाल निशान के साथ उन पर बहुत कम है . ये हैं जहाँ भर में डिजिटल छवियों बाद में की जाएगी . ग्रीन backdrops उपयोग किया जाता है जब गहराई या अधिक मात्रा की आवश्यकता होती है और जब वे शारीरिक रूप से निर्माण नहीं किया जा सकता है . तब एक न्यूनतम निर्माण की स्थापना की है , अभिनेताओं और अधिनियम के आसपास यह कल्पना है कि कहीं ज्यादा है . फोटो हैं दिवस पर 37 ( ii ) में भी एक और दृश्य — genie पर बर्फ का एक पहाड़ है . बहुत कुछ है कि नीले रंग के चारों ओर की छवि है . यह सब कपड़े जहां डिजिटल और एक बड़ा पहाड़ की चोटियों पर बर्फ की जाएगी इंच भर कभी नहीं होगा और आप जानते हैं अंतर है . अब आप मेरा मतलब होगा , क्योंकि आपने यह बताया गया है , लेकिन यह आम में ही देखा है .
इन दिनों के लिए कलाकारों को मिल रहा है यह एक सामान्य घटना है . ऐसे में हमारे अधिकांश हल्का करने वाली परिस्थितियाँ किए जाते हैं कल्पना को एक अदृश्य उपस्थिति — एक चरित्र , एक बड़े पशु , बहने वाली नदियों में , कुछ भी है . अव्यक्तिगत और थोड़ा बहुत आवश्यक नहीं है जब वातावरण भावनाएँ एक दृश्य है , लेकिन है कि भविष्य है .
हम अक्सर मजाक है और अनुरोध है कि सेट पर डिजिटल पर्यवेक्षक छवि को बदलने के लिए हमें और हमारे साथ ले जाने के काम पर रह सकता है ताकि हम घर है . लेकिन हाल ही में मजाक बन हम पर है . यह एक प्रक्रिया के निर्माण में जहां कलाकार करने की आवश्यकता होगी में आने के लिए केवल कुछ मिनट और कुछ बुनियादी आंदोलनों के अपने शरीर और छुट्टी है . विज्ञान का निर्माण करने में सक्षम हो जाएगा तो एक छवि के अभिनेता और अभिनेता की आवश्यकता कभी नहीं आने पर फिर से सेट है .
भयावह है !
वे अपने प्रजनन करने में सक्षम होगी और यह अधिनियम के रूप में अपने अभाव भी है . बाद भी आप मर गए और फिल्मों ने आपके साथ किया जा सकता है . एर .. आपकी छवि है !
आश्चर्य की क्या प्रतिक्रिया होगी प्रशंसक हैं . किस प्रकार वे अभिनेताओं के साथ एक सबसे हाल का कार्य किया गया है जब अभिनेता से काफी पहले मर गए और पंखे का जन्म हुआ !
फिल्म आलोचकों को किस तरह से अपनी प्रतिभा की समीक्षा के बाद जारी है . क्या वे एक डिजिटल भेज या आभासी छवि को एक समारोह है . एक पुस्तक का शुभारंभ के एक मॉल खोलने की है . क्या अपने ब्लॉग लिखने के अभिनेता .
जटिल है .
दुनिया में कदम दिलचस्प और एक कठिन दौर है . जब से मनुष्य को चंद्रमा पर कदम वहाँ बहुत कम लिखा गया है उसके बारे में हमारे गीतों में रोमांस और हमारे लिपियों में है . चंद्रमा का अभिन्न अंग था फिल्मों के 40 और 50 के की है . विज्ञान को हटा दिया है . क्या होता है कि मनुष्य के लिए भी है . डीएनए के साथ क्लोनिंग की जा रही है और vociferously में अंतरराष्ट्रीय मंचों पर चर्चा की है , तो हम देखते हैं हमारे कई नमूने हमारे चारों ओर चलती है .
बेहतर को वापस पाने के लिए मेरे गीत और चेहरे पर सेट की तुलना में इस कथित एक दुःस्वप्न है कि !
मेरा प्रेम के लिए गैर डिजिटल रूप में आप सदैव –
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:00 am
Hello Sir,
Just hope what you describe above 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 1:05 am
You never fail to surprise us with new and different looks, one more handsome than the next. Love you in the hat,coat, and cool sunglasses. Not your typical genie look for sure. I have heard this talk about not needing actors any more-much too frightening for me. Bring me back to the silent and early sound era any day.
It’s hard for me to believe what you said about being petrified of the songs. It always looks as though you are having so much fun-I guess another sign of your great acting skills.
I never thought about what you said concerning the loss of the romance of the moon. But it all makes sense. It also reminds me of when the moon-landing happened, my father woke up my 3-year sister to tell her the news and all she said was “so what”. The moon was also featured in the songs of that era, as in moon-June: many doo-wop ’50’s songs.
Here at work in cable TV, we’ve also gone digital. With all the complications, I’ve heard many an engineer wish we could go back to analog.
Good luck on the songs.
Love,
Rochelle
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:08 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Thanks for the behind the scenes glimpse at Aladin.
Don’t worry, they will NEVER EVER BE ABLE to replace you digitally or Non-digitally because SIR you are IRREPLACEABLE!!!
However some digital clonning of certain movie actor (ala self proclaimed Badshah) I am for as the digital clone would have less ego and maybe even more versatility :-))
Lots of Love,
Amit Sangani
BIG B Yahoo Group - Dallas, Texas
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:08 am
Dear Sir,
Since you talked about digital characters, I would recommend you have a look at a movie called Beowulf. It has the characters of Antony Hopkins and Angelina Jolie. It will give you a fair idea of the future of cinema.
Warm regards.
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:10 am
I think there was one such incident in a holywood movie “Forst Gump” where Tom Hanks shook hands with Kennedy and I think it applied the same digital techniques that you are writing about. The scenario is almost there and its just the question of mastering it. I wonder what would the pay be like for actors then and it must be whooping high for digital experts..ha ha .
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:11 am
Well , Science as it gets advanced can do anything as we keep on moving ahead. But emotions can never be replaced by anything in this world. Emotions are attached to human beings .We may no longer talk on beauty of moon, but when we look up in night in the deep black sky, there is this sparkling white light which may be even for an fraction for seconds, makes us too look at it and gaze at its beauty !
Well, again its said Ignorance is Bliss , but whats the human who wont keep moving ahead !
If science teaches us the practicality and facts in the world, Art and Artists teaches and tells us that love and attachment which only a human being can exude.
We may know Moon has dark spots too, but we also know an art person like Sarat Chandra Chattopadhya , compares the beauty of an woman to an moon ..such metophors will always be alive , coz ART IS EMOTION !
regards,
Vishal.
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:15 am
Dear AmitJi,
For me more than the opportunity to know more about your work and life this blog presents a unique opportunity to get a ‘sons insight’ into one of the greatest poets our subcontinent, Harivansh Rai Bachchan Ji.
The first time I read his ‘Madhushala’, was indeed a life changing moment for me as I am sure was the case for so many other readers as well. Even today through I live far away from home, Bombay, and am a scientist at the University of Virginia the incredible volume of wisdom that his poems carry has hardly changed. Every once in a while I will in random open a page and read something to myself under times of duress or loneliness and almost always his thoughts through his words in their beauty and humor, sensibility and grandeur will move, inspire and revive my very being.
To have said all that in the 1930s and everything he says to be as revelant now as they were then is truly amazing to me. I completely agree with you that your work and the work of many others in the field of arts and sciences will be long forgotten, but BachchanJi’s legacy and work will truly live on forever. As a scientist, I am inspired to compare his breakthrough in thought and verse to something the equivalent of the Watson and Cricks discovery of the structure of DNA, something that has implications to every walk of life and will influence the way people understand and thinks for centuries to come. With time we will have new interpretations for what this discovery means, but the discovery through these new interpretations will continue to live on.
His Madhushala has led to me to his other woks, the trilogy and NishaNimatran of course. Every time I am back home I do try and buy a copy of his works. A lot of my friends have had one gifted to them like I was gifted my copy, in the hope that one day they may discover what lies within.
It was almost the same time as I started reading his works did I myself start writing and am enclosing here with one of the first verses ever wrote (inspired very much by Bacchanjis, Is Paar Priyae Madhu Hai Tum Ho). I would have hoped of putting these together and sending it to you father one day if he was around. This is probably the next best thing!!
Is Paar Uss Paar –
Kisi Din Saagar Kinare Bahithkar Yeh Sooach,
Ke Saagar Ke Uus Paar Bhi Ek Jag Hoga,
Jahan Dum Toditi Khwaishain Na Hogi,
Aur Dil Ki Aaag Paet Main Liye
Jalti, Magar Chalti Zinda Lashain Na Hogi,
Magar Kya Khabar Thi Ke Saagar Ke Uus Paar,
Kisi Ek Kinaare Pe Bhaitha Koi Aur,
Bhi Shaayad Yahi Sooch Raha Hai.
Warm Regards.
Dr. Nagaraj Balasubramanian
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:15 am
Dear Amitji,i completely agree with both your observations:”frightening”and definitely”complicated”and sometimes i think all this make believe world is scary ,thats why i dont like too much of science fiction in movies…great pics by the way,i liked the coat,because i think it looks nice on you,love and regards gurpreet
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:17 am
Amit jee,
Namaskar !
An idea :
You should select few replier of your blog and call them on your film-set if director permits.
Think about it 1
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:20 am
Very Interesting post.
Living in NYC ( USA) we are used to digital movies like Star Wars, Iron Man, and the memorable Titanic. Actually my wife and I went to see Narnia: Prince Caspian last weekend.
Never thought that this technology would come to Indian Films but I see lately Sci fi has made its way there as well.
I much prefer the earlier story intensive films such as Naseeb, Amar Akbar Anthony, and Deewar.
Dont know if I want to see my favorite star in unreal fantasy special effect laden pictures. Its not what I have grown up with. Dont get me wrong. I am a big fan of Star Wars and actually one of my favorite trilogies is BACK TO THE FUTURE with Michael J Fox.
But , I like seeing the Romantic song laden films and ” poetic justice ” ( as you have said many times in interviews) in bollywood. Keep Sci Fi with George Lucas………Bollywood stick to what you do best……….tear jerkers and emotions…..and good scripts ( the old days)
PS….Mr. B. Big Fan of yours…..have met you a few times in NYC………hope to meet again at some point.
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:24 am
Those are amazing pictures Mr. Bachchan! I’m so glad to see the technology being implemented in Hindi cinema, in some ways, other ways I can understand that the “being there” in the moment is integral to the actor! Movies like Lord of the Rings by Peter Jackson however have seemingly raised the bar on digital movie-making. The character Smeagol is exactly how you described with the human actor only being used for movement and interaction with other actors, the creature is all digital and it is amazing to watch how seamlessly he is blended with the digital and real surrounding! But I can only imagine the difficultly it presents to the actors!! Thank you for sharing! It is definitely food for thought!
~Reema
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:24 am
Hello Mr Bachchan
What are You talking Sir, songs and nightmare, nope… You are simply the best. i can tell You that You are so natural in it, and we all love it. Really. Sir, You are always tell that but Your performances are great, superb. Please keep going on and do it more and more.
I cant wait to see Alladin, I just saw Bhoothnath - its ‘cool’, mind blowing. Mere Buddy is very good indeed.
Please take care of Your health.
All the best
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:28 am
Sir,
love the “non digital” part.
being of of oyur geratest fans, i obviously have been reading you and about you extensively, i always get the impression that u have a amazing and naughty sense of humour, but in being tooooooooooooo diplomatic, it does not get full utterance.
And i believe to have a humour alive in a person, it is important ke “andar ka bachcha hamesha zinda rahe”.
and in your case Sir, the kid is allways there,
Be naughty pl………
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:33 am
Well, the race is on and it will be forever but will it reach anywhere wouldnt that place still be where it is now or where it has always been. What is Science is a very small part of God and what science is not is also God.
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:34 am
Dear Amitji,
Its nice that you are sharing your work with us before its released. Its intresting note on how digital effects are changing the world of Cinema. This should help in speeding the entire process of filmmaking and also enable directors and actors to present what they want to present. I doubt if Digital avatars will ever be able to replace Indivuals STAR’s acting capability. The emotion, the class, the dialogue delivery, the expression and the slight mistakes or im perfections that truely identifies oneself will really need something out of this world.
One Mr.James Cameron has been trying this for over a decade now a movie called Avatar where all the actors a Computer Generated Imagery (CGI). its yet to see its daylight. Hence I believe we will be able to enjoy orginal acting for quite sometime ;).
Good night. Lots of Love
Regards,
Kalyan
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:43 am
Amazing, scarry tough that science will create actors. Anyways before virtual world becomes a 100% reality in cinema, we your fans feel blessed to be living in an era where we get to see the real you on screen. Wonder if the digitally created images can replace the angry Agnipath or the intense romantic Amitabh Bachchan of Silsila or can it recreate the perfect comic roles you had performed in numerous movies for us? No chance!
But one thing i am sure they will surely have a library where your method of enacting different scenes will be applied as a formula to get the right emotion. Waiting to see Aladin last week saw Bhoothnath, you were great but not the script unfortuantely. Probably the director dint know what exactly to do with a great performer like you …. lol (his loss not your’s)
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:44 am
Fascinating!!!.. how theuture wud unfold.
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:49 am
Dear Amitji,
Thank you for sharing some scenes from the sets of Aladin. As digital imagery becomes more advanced, no doubt it will be easy to replace a lot of human components in the film. But I strongly believe that it will be impossible to ever replace the emotion that is conveyed by the human face. The penetrating intensity of the eye, the expressions of sadness and quiet contentment, all of these touch an audience only when it is conveyed by flesh and blood actors.
The more things change, the more they remain the same. Technology may razzle and dazzle the audiences for some time. But ultimately, we will all yearn to come back to the cinema to witness the grandeur of human drama in Mughal-e-Azaam and Ben-Hur or journey with yourself and Rajesh Khanna in “Anand”. Technology will always remain a tool, wielded by a competent director and ready to serve a strong script and strong actors.
Best wishes and looking forward to reading your next post.
Shobha D. Kamath
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:49 am
Ohh…
I am surprised to see, this blog hasn’t got any comment yet..
Happy to be the first one to comment on this blog.
Well, I have gone through the blogs and I must say they are EXCELLENT! I enjoyed reading them very much.
Images in the blogs are mind blowing.
And the most engrossing thing about this blog is Comments by visitor. All the visitors and fans of Mr. AB are pouring there heart at this place. I read many of the comments (It wasn’t possible for me to read all.) written from the depth of their heart.
I hope I will keep getting new stuff to read everyday.
Thanks a ton
- Mittal Patel
http://www.MittalPatel.co.in
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:56 am
Dear Amitji,
Great pics, how do you tend to make everything look so cool….
Looks like another fun filled movie, hopefully a massive hit, when is this getting readied for release?
All the best always
Kishore (UK)
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:03 am
Sir…..this again looks fantastic flick!! Whoz the director?
Without any Jaadu ka Chiraag atleast one earnest desire of trillions has come true….i.e to be able to interact with you……..
Infact writing on this blog makes me feel lighter,expressing thoughts,sharing views regardless of any of them being acknowledged,and frankly speaking sir we all don’t expect you to be able to recognise each of us and address personally,,its herculian!!!
But now looking at you working with so much dedication makes us all believe in greek mythology…….yes there can be some people who can do their duty/task despite of any odds!!!
God Bless you Sir!!!!!!!!!!
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:07 am
P.S-Can’t say about the Hi-Tech era of future and its discoveries but can say one thing with challlllllenge(with xtra llllll) that SIR, NO DNA CLONING,SCIENTIFIC FINDINGS,DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES CAN CREATE ANOTHER AMITABH BACHCHAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:18 am
liked your blog..
it was informative ( on technology in being) & innovative ( on pre marketing by publishing photos of your film in-making and creating interest in your film and tech elements therein ) .
keep blogging..
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:18 am
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 ..
Love n Regards,
Shaily
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:20 am
Frightning indeed.
but that wont be the same actor on screen. It would be a cold image of someone that was full of life, warmth, emotion and sweet memories. That digital image wont have the same fans that the real actor had nor the fan’s pation and devotion.
Don’t worry Mr. Bachchan. No computer generated image will ever take your place. Not now, and not in a million years.
Hanan M.
Kuwait.
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:20 am
Why is digitization frightening. It means more money for the superstars. Then you can behave like businessmen / investors. Managing each project as a company owner, running through the Board of directors and returning to collect money !
Infact since none of yhour time will be involved you may choose not to release a movie until you are satisfied that it would be hit; you would only need to spend time reviewing it. Or better still, you can appoint a board of reviews to do that.
So rejoice and not fear, because the future belongs to imagination and you guys are kings of the virtual!!!!
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:25 am
Namaste Bachchan uncle,
i’ve messeged u several times why don’t u reply ….plzzz reply i am 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 2:28 am
Ah, the wonders of green-screening
Although it is an amazing innovation, I have to wonder where one draws the line after which nothing ‘real’ is ever required to make a movie - no actors, no real locations, etc. Thanks to the digital revolution, with a good computer and the right software, you can make a film without getting off your couch! Not sure if you’ve ever seen ‘Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow’, but that was filmed entirely with actors in front of green-screens. Ditto with last year’s ‘300′. And it’s funny that you’d joke about the actor being completely replaced by a digital reproduction of him/herself. ‘Beowulf’, which came out around Christmas last year, does exactly that. The actors had to provide some basic movements and reference points for the digital imaging, and, of course, their voice-overs. But other than that, it was all CGI. Definitely interesting stuff
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:30 am
hello Amit sir
fascinating!!!!
Thanks for this technical information. hmm, to me it seems difficult to act around smething which one has to just imagine :-))) dats really need sme experience or may be the technical expert teach u exactly where to imagine……..still i feel it wud appear funny seeing actors act like dat on sets….cinema making is quite a creative wrk to do…so many aspect, numerous ideas……n efforts of so many….if itsnt well integrated and crafted we just reject it outright he he he he he he:-) now i kno how it might feel to the person who designed the whole concept of that film.
to have so fanciful jinnie wud be worth watching if the sory is as good as ur appearance in this movie. How do u able to cope with so much makeup to get into the character…how tiresome……reading ur blogs wud definitly wud make me appreciate cinema more than ever before.
as for future becoming more digitalized…..well nothing cud take away the originality but it is just slipping away frm us and we wud never realize when it got replaced…..
According to Baudrillard, we as a society have become disillusioned with the everyday lives we lead. Therefore, we feel the need to fabricate an escape; to build a world so perfect that it seems better than real. We use many different methods to create this escape: theme parks, movies, and nostalgia among others. These become our reality. Thus, the created becomes more “real” than the actual. We who inhabit this hyperreality are obsessed with timelessness, perfection, and objectification of the self. Anything less is not worthy of our effort as a culture. Therefore, we strive to create and maintain hyperreality. Because of this fake reality that we have created, authenticity has been replaced by a copy…..if this continues….yeah there wud definitely be a day when we wud have all digitalized actors :-))) wat critics wud do is comment on who is better in creating the unreal closest to real…….they wud talk abt the technicians of a fil rather than actors and the focus wud shift frm actors to the one behind the scenes :-)) scary for actors indeed!!!
well a non digitized love to you too but in digitized format
warm regards
Nimisha
UK
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:31 am
sir,
I LOVE U
YOUR GREAT AND THE BEST
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:42 am
Just one more thing i wanted to tel u….these pics are just great..plz share more…what is this movie about…plz elaborate on this if u can….
U look so perfect in all pics…there’s only one time i din’t like ur getup..it was in the song ‘Jhoom Barabar Jhoom’…koi baat nai u r still d best for me…
And Abhishek’s Drona Poster is also fantastic…M sure both the movies r going to be blockbusters….
Lots of love,
Shaily
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:45 am
hello sir we r back from baden baden in germany as i told u earlier i am on holiday in germany and am so tired but extremaly happy my younger sister lovely got selected in campus interview in TCS.i love reading your blog as after so many yearsi find it that at least i am connected with you .thats all all the very best to you and take very good care of you bye rakhi germany
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:48 am
Amit Sir,
Nice pics.
we should have no worries about images replacing real actors. its not gonna happen and if it happens then it will be a fluke like 3-d films, special effects etc.
Humanbeing is quite selfish species and this effort of replacing alive humanbeing by his images will not succeed. if it was true then people were not going to be sad ever since the invention of video camera as it has made possible to preserve motion photos of a person and even if he is dead his family can see his motion pictures. but we know films cant replace the real person and his family feel absence of deceased people.
is it not possible to replicate digitally paintings of old masters but who cares for artificial creations?
word original has some significant meaning. thats why copy cats dont earn reputation of original thinkers and creators. mimicry artists dont earn name like original artists earn.
films like Artificial intelligence are fine in a certain time periof and for a one time viewing only as later they become extremely boring.
Human emotions have no replacements.
regards
k
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:51 am
sorry 2 disturb u sir
kindly take a look at SENTREFOLD-RAJA
please find this raja who is trying to b bhakhari 4 publicity
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May 27th, 2008 at 2:57 am
Namastae Amit Ji,
are you really enjoying acting in alladin..what is the story..?
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May 27th, 2008 at 3:28 am
ohh Sir thanks for sharing this pictures with us..:D
can’t wait for the movie to come out…!!!.:D
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May 27th, 2008 at 3:33 am
Mr.Bachchan,
Why are you exposing your upcoming movie production stills having graphics,i think you are drowning the feel for excitment of those graphics scenes which will be shown in the completed film of yours.if everybody knows how it is shot even before the completion of movie ,what happens to expectations of graphics in the movie.if they have to be stunning ,the making should be suspense ,to amaze the audience.you could put some normal stills but not these kind of production stills where the secret of graphics lies.I hope you would understand as a movie maker.even till now some of the movie-making secrets of GONE WITH THE WIND and William Wyler’s BENHURN,Ten Commandments are not out ,and still amazes the audience and also the film makers.Innocense is bliss of life.
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May 27th, 2008 at 3:34 am
hi Amitji,
I am from london. Today i read Times of India in the internet and the media guys said that you and Jayaji have skipped the karan johars arty simply becuase it was hosted by Sharukh Khan. Is it true. And also they refered that aishwarya and abhi attended the party but ash refused to take picture with SRK? I think they are baseless but can you please still confirm for th media guys so they simply shut up. Also can you please try and put pictures from the karan johars party please.
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May 27th, 2008 at 3:44 am
good luck with your shooting i’m sure you’ll succeed on it like usual . and amitji please i have something to request to you .and this thing is that to tell to aishwarya and abhishek that khaoula love you so much
love you also
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May 27th, 2008 at 3:47 am
Dear, Mr. Bachchan
I have to say that you look great in this pics… a little bit strange but great ^^
I really enjoy reading your blog or watching your films… it´s a great opportunity too know you better… it makes you a little more accessible for us fans… thx a lot for that =)
with love and respect… best wishes from Germany
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:04 am
London..
Amitabh:
You are just rocking, this post is just tooo good to be true…!! You are inspiring all…. I have read almost all the posts…your respond to Shobha De’s column was such a dignified reply!
We all know what kind of books she writes and journalism she is into, so most educated elite and intellectuals are miles and kilometers away from her work, so a question again surfaces in my mind and would like to ask you ‘Whether it was a commercial venture for youself to release her book?’
A big thank you for listing my name in that BIG name list of all the readers…I was glad to see my name as it was the night before my B’day and indeed it made my day….!!
The post on your father(Day 35) is my best read so far..very very inspiring. Looking forward to more such exalting, powerful posts !!
Regards,
shivasree
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:05 am
You are so very versatile in your acting Mr. Bachchan.
We are huge fans of you here in Canada. My father has many old records from your earlier films. I love the blog.
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:12 am
Dear Mr.Bachchan,
nice stills, and you look so nice in them too.
i wish i had a lamp to rub, and i wish that fantasy genie really existed, to fulfil my desires and my wishes.as with every day comes a new wish, and a new desire, and with everyday increases my wish to go back in time, and to live at the age when there was no such thing as science, or scientific development. with each day increases my desire to live a more natural, spontaneous, humane life.
yea science is supposed to be for the good and benefit of man, and humanity. but what is beneficial when man looses the beauty of life, when he no longer sings to the moon. i think science has robbed us of our dreams, our imagination, our direct contact with nature…it has stolen our humanity…i am not exaggerating in saying so…that’s how i feel…however, i always look to the moon, the stars, the sea…feeling their vastness and mystery…feeling their beauty. science… is an imposition upon my life. actually ‘the world moves into a difficult’ but not an interesting era.
i believe that if, by time, they will be able to imitate the image of an actor to use in films, even if the actor is no more…they will not be able to imitate his feelings, expressions, charisma…a human element that is there, and the one which makes him steal the hearts of people, even across the seas.
Ah…if i had the lamp, and the genie, those in Alladin, i would never ask him for a third desire..or else he will just leave.
from Egypt, a flying kiss for you.
with love forever,
Rasha Zayed.
BigB yahoo group.
Cairo, Egypt.
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:13 am
Hello Amithabh Sir,
This is Kirthi from Melbourne.
I have been a daily visitor to your blog and I am loving it. You have a very unique style of writing. Keep it up.
Do not forget to take care of your health with your busy schedule. Looking forward to see you in your Melbourne concert.
Cheers,
Kirthi
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:18 am
These are wonderful pics even without all the SFX completed. I think one of the problems with Bhootnath was that it tried to be two different films. A fairy tale in the first half and a more regular family drama in the second half with a bit of a Baghbaan hangover. The film moved on two tracks and really played to two different audience segments. Neither was completely satisfied. If the film nonetheless did reasonably well this can be considered a tribute to your presence in the film. This fan however was not very pleased with this film at all! I think in any case that Ravi Chopra is becoming a bit cynical about using you in every film. The narrative should really justify your presence. Baghbaan was a superb film for its genre (it was even genre-bending in some ways, particularly the relationship represented of the central couple here which suggested the persistence of ’sexuality’ even into old age and in a way which was very naturalistic; similarly the climactic moment involved your character not really forgiving his wayward children) and your performance in the film was quite simply authoritative. One of your textbooks ones in many ways. The final speech where you really hold the attention for that long and where your gifts with language are as florabundant as ever should be using in acting classes around the nation (with so much else from your oeuvre). I state all of this as someone who is not yet old enough to truly enjoy the Baghbaan genre (!) but who nonetheless appreciates the fine piece of work this film is. Sadly Ravi Chopra did not live up to these standards with Babul or now with Bhootnath. One hopes for better things with Pocketmaar.
But I started out with Aladdin and strayed into Bhootnath (I guess I am still a little haunted!). It seems to me that Aladdin promises to do right what Bhootnath only partially did — be a complete children’s film for all ages (as indeed all good films of this genre are). I am gratified by these pictures in this sense. I even think that there might yet be subversive possibilities open to you in this field of cinema made supposedly for children but is always much more in the way that children’s literature is really good literature for all ages.
With reference to your other point on science fiction films it is certainly true that a whole genre of cinema was very adversely affected with actual space travel. But hasn’t this all always been true? The ‘advance’ of science (which should never simply be equated with ‘advancement’ as such) always leaves the world of imagination a little impoverished. Excepting of course when science seems to be as ‘fictional’ and ‘novelistic’ as anything else. One thinks of ‘wrinkles’ in time or ‘quarks’ (the word comes from Finnegans Wake) or in general the remarkable metaphors of astro-physics. My favorite critics Harold Bloom usefully suggests that much that is considered ‘astronomy’ today would have been called ‘mysticism’ by 19th century scientists! One prefers the truths of myths and mysticism to the mundane (verifiable) happenings of science. And I prefer science fiction by way of H G Wells than by way of these contemporary physicists!
Actors should set up an estate and establish full copyright over the posthumous use of their images. This is perhaps the only way to prevent the danger you’ve outlined!
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:20 am
nice looks great, buh when are you comming to new york for the unforgettable tour?
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:28 am
great amit ji …
we want 2 see u on screen …we prefer non digital image of urs …
like ,we like ur non digital love ..
with love ………..TANVEER
khush rahein ..ALLAH hafiz ..bye
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:35 am
dear sir, i like the pics of aladin shooting. thank u
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:48 am
Sir,
You should be writing thesis on what you think….Your thinking carries me away on your few day’s back blog on Human Mind on how much it can think and thats just 33% utilization?
Your writing above of the actor gone and yet a movie been made with him in it seems to be interesting and equally scary / haunting at the same time
Wow! You are good with whatever you do…
Luvs,
Nitin Punjabi
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:49 am
Amitji,
It would be certainly interesting to watch Alladin the Indian version as I read the story in hindi as a child.
You certainly have seen technology change from when you began your career in the industry.
Anyways it’s a pleasure to watch you still going. Good luck.
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:51 am
Hi Mr Bachchan,
Your analysis on why the moon went out of the picture in movies is intriguing.Indeed,when mankind landed on the moon the mystique of the moon was diminished forever.Your description on how technology would shape the world of entertainment in the future is fascinating…Was just thinking about the pros and cons….On the positive side maybe it will make you evergreen in the real sense of the term in that you would be locked in for posterity and people would be able to appreciate your performance when you are long gone..But on the negative side,maybe it will rob the scenes of the human element and the emotions actors provide on screen would be too mechanical…More ever appreciating an actor’s performance in a particular movie would become difficult…Like say, for a particular scene a director can take either the Amitabh Bachhan of Sholay,Deewar as his reference point or the
Amitabh Bachchan of Black,Baghban or Khakhee ,all of which are different,to get his digitized frames …It would be impossible to give a “Best Actor” award to an actor posthumously just going by what the director of the movie portrays on screen..I think the only awards of significance would be the “Best Director”,”Best digital photography” and stuff like that….Just thinking how technology would change the world of entertainment in the future is getting me hooked on…!!!!!!!.Maybe you can do a movie on this…..he he….
Rgds,
Nishan
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:58 am
Hi,
Interesting read. I knew the existence of this technology before, but was interesting to hear from you and the most interesting part was your inquisitiveness (not sure the right word here) to share this knowledge with us. One more interesting thing, could not find your usual DIGITAL signature today…
I watched Bhootnath yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed the Amitabh bachchan style in the song “banku bhaiyya”…. Hope you have to live more nightmare like these…!!!
Cheers,
SaiRam.
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May 27th, 2008 at 5:03 am
ahh, that look of Drona! I am loving it already.
Hi sir:),
You know i am so so so wondering if you are a angry man. When i watch interviews i get scared!! Because of the answers and you never or u almost never smile, always very serious…. but when you with your family u you are shining. Anyways i have been asking you about the unforgettable show. Will it take place , is it official now?
And is “Alladin” a total remake of the cartoon?Or will it be totally different?
I am also curious about a movie like “KG3″ will there be one like that again? A really nice family movie. And why haven’t you never go into prodycing a movie? I think you have far the knowlegde now and would make a great movie. Maybe a idea when you want to do something different. A movie under the “Bachchan Banner” that would be great and a great succes!!
I wish Abhishek all the best with “Drona”!!
Rgds,
Trisha Bonoo
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May 27th, 2008 at 5:05 am
Sir,
That is a scary scenario! Science is making such bold developments that there is a fine line between what is ethical and where should we stop. I don’t think it will be right to use someone’s image even after they are dead and create the movie.
Personally the movie won’t be the same with the actor not working at all. Maybe the digital image will do a fine job but there won’t be any emotional attachment. Watching your movie or for that matter any movie gets you involved with the characters in it. Viewers go through all the roller coaster of emotions with the movie and that won’t happen with a digital image. Well, that’s my personal opinion.
God Bless you and your Family.
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May 27th, 2008 at 5:09 am
Awesome…. Since you mention Moon… I can’t resist to ask you that are you aware of current Phoenix Mars Rover mission from Mars?
I would like to know more about your other interests (other than movies)…
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May 27th, 2008 at 5:15 am
Nice . Well I am eagerly waiting for this movie-Aladin .
-Krosna
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May 27th, 2008 at 5:35 am
It is not just an immense pleasure to read your writing but is been a memorable lifetime experience that, has enriched the ideological and moral perspective, cherish optimism, showing the ground reality.A word of appreciation would not be enough to thank you for this. i will just pray.May god give us the ones like you.
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May 27th, 2008 at 5:37 am
hello
nicely written, as always.
your flight of imagination takes you to such wonderful realms, its fascinating.
my non-digital admiration for your writing, and you too..
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May 27th, 2008 at 5:51 am
Dear Amitji,
Simply unbelievable what technology will be able to make mankind do! I love the fact that you are able to vocalize effectively on so many subjects and with such good command! I absolutely admire you as a person of depth and that each word, written or spoken, comes forth from you after a great amount of thought behind it - precisely the reason why it is so effective. I am a regular reader of your blog (addicted to it is how I my daughter says) and absolutely love the range of topics put forth on this medium.
By the way, my daughter (Shuchi) and I are avid fans of your movies and have watched practically every one and have a huge collection of them. My daughter has practically grown up watching your movies and does not miss a single one.
Awaiting Sarkar Raj, God Tussi Great Ho as soon as possible! Would love to see you play God!
Regards to Jayaji.
Ami
Tampa, FL, USA
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May 27th, 2008 at 5:57 am
what time do u sleep and wake up since yr blog post time is midnight or so..
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May 27th, 2008 at 6:14 am
Hello Mr Bachchan,
Thank you so much for sharing the scenes of aladin. you look majestic as ever.
I have heard about your constant apprehension towards song and dance sequences, and yet you have walked into billions of hearts doing that very trademark amitabh steps. I loved them, and like many of your fans it comes out of us every time there is an opportunity to shake a leg on Indian songs and indian sorroundings.
Looking forward to this movie of course!
respects
ave
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May 27th, 2008 at 6:24 am
Trust you’re well Sir ! Just a couple of questions.
- As an actor, do you have a dream role in mind that you wish to enact on screen?
- All your diehard fans(myself included of course !) would love to see you in an ‘Agnipath’ sequel. Would you ever do it, if it was offered to you to by a worthy director?
Do pardon me if the above questions are too personal.
Have a nice day !
Regards,
Jag, Sydney Australia
BIGB Yahoo Group Australia
Amitabh is the best !
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May 27th, 2008 at 6:58 am
Good Day,
Nice N Slick looking pic’s from Aladin(just curious why an extra A is missing, may be cuz Disney already made Aladdin the movie?) and I just hope this movie stay true to it’s course from beginning to the end being an all and out Kiddie flick! Unlike Bhoothnath which was promised and sold as a kid’s movie but end up likes a soap opera or I should say the “Bhoot” story was for the kid’s pre intermission and “Nath” story for the adults post intermission. I’ve a request if you can pass this suggestion to Mr. Ravi Chopra “pls handle your domestic problems behind close doors with your kids and your family if you have any, it’s seems like you’re crying for help cuz your Baghban angle is showing up in some shape or form in each of your movies since and unnecessarily inserting these ideas in elders psychology that all the children in sub-continent or abroad treat their parents like DIRT”.
Over this long holiday weekend (Memorial Day) in USA” Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” was released domestically & abroad and raked in $126 Million in US and another $146 Million overseas and the reason I’m mentioning this is cuz Mr. Harrison Ford and you have couple of things in common you both were born in the year 1942 and has the same height of 6’2” and that’s where all the comparisons stops! cuz he doesn’t even have ONE TENTH of your talent but has ALL the big force of power house production and marketing behind him and YOU have ALL the POWER of talents in YOU but the filmmakers you work with (recent times) has a ZERO% of skills/knowledge on how to promote/market your starrers.
As your Number One Fan, I/we all your fans would like to see an “Amitabh Bachchan” SOLO film open to 100 cr plus and all this can be achieved when all the aspects of smart filmmaking has been thoroughly taken care off from the Script to the editing, and when you have ABCL/ABCORP at your disposal why not produce an EPIC for ages. This feet can be done by only one director and that is “Rakesh O Mehra” of AKS, and for me AKS was/is your best performance to date since post Mrityudatta oh gosh did I just mention Mrityudatta(I only wish if I can erase few films from your filmography since your return in 97’ and believe me you there are at least 15-20 0f them) and I guess Rakesh O Mehra is also to be thanked for your Goatee and your sunglasses fad which started from AKS days.
So much to write on what needs to be rectified in your films, but who am I? Nothing BUT your Number One Fan!
Suri.
Tampa Bay, Florida USA.
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May 27th, 2008 at 7:05 am
hi,
amitabh uncle,
WHAT A COOOOOOL GENIE WE ARE GOING TO GET.I AM REALLY EAGERLY WAITING FOR THE RELEASE,OF ALADIN.UNCLE PLZZZZZZZZ INFORM WHEN IS THE LAST LEAR GOING TO RELEASE???????
I WILL ALWAYS WAIT FOR YOUR REPLY…LOVE U ALWAYS,
KANKANA,KOLKATA
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May 27th, 2008 at 7:13 am
Really nice to know the technical and digital aspects of film making.
Well, we know that you are not entirely comfortable with ‘dancing’, but Amitji, thats why we love you so much…you seem a natural and a person your fans can relate to. Not a perfectionist who does everything ‘right’.
So, just believe that we love you as you are…and enjoy watching you being yourself!
The pics are lovely…thanks for sharing them.
Love,
Arun Abraham
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May 27th, 2008 at 7:13 am
Great to see you in one more charchter….
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May 27th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Dear Mr. Amitabh Bachchan,
I have been a fan of yours for years………what I find very interesting about you is that you are very innovative and like challenges and have gained through it all the time………..your first attempts have been very successful………probably because you do it with so much more committment.
You were among the first stars to host TV shows……..other are just copying you. You were the first at Madamme Tussauds and the others envied you………You are among the few firsts to blog………. we are very happy about it…….you are always technology savvy and even at your age introduced video conferencing first time for the launch of your movie………I know there are many more first in your life and am sure you are the first and will always remain No. 1………..All the best!! to the futuristic thinking………..Lots of Love………..S
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May 27th, 2008 at 7:27 am
Amitji,
This is like replacing a teacher in the classroom. Though technology will come into the classrooms, they will only be able to supplement good teachers, similarly, actions could be replicated digitally but not emotions.I feel that actors will be irreplaceable. So its not so frightening.
Jawahar
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May 27th, 2008 at 7:30 am
Correction I meant to say why an extra ”D” was missing from Aladin not an A…my apologies…..
Suri.
Tampa Bay, Florida USA.
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May 27th, 2008 at 7:40 am
Sir sometimes I feel that u r not working for urself but for us by doing new and new roles. Though ur fees increases with each and every movie but the real hard work comes out not for money but for the love and praise of ur fans.
Thx and Regards
part of urs…
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May 27th, 2008 at 7:45 am
hi big b,its amazing that u r out there to teach us about the technology used in aladin.i could have never guessed that wat 4 those red spots were there.u r such an amazing teacher ur kids must b thanking themselves 4 being so lucky!please never talk about wat will be done after u r not there in the film sets or anywhere with the modern technology or by anyything else.its very disheartening.always keep good health and take care.
love & regards,
m.singhal
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May 27th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Frightening indeed….this technology!
In a world where consumerism seems to be the ‘mantra’ of the day, ‘virtual’ emotions are fast replacing the ‘real’! Plastic is in, an integral ingredient for survival today! Plastic smiles (eco-friendly?) pasted on plastic masks (biodegradable?), donned onto ‘real’ faces……
Fortunately, there still is a ‘real’ moment in each of our lives…. When we wake up every morning and have those few luxurious moments to ourselves! A feeling of being alive, in the true sense of the word! Indeed, a Moment of Truth!
Yet again, but for this ‘technology’ I’d never have been able to pen my opinions and commence a dialogue (?) with the ‘real’ Mr Bachchan, who seemed ‘virtual’ , not very long ago!
Much love,
Geetha
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May 27th, 2008 at 7:47 am
the last time i watched you with digital effects was in ajooba back in the day at badal bijali barkha theaters in mahim. the big turtle scene was pretty aweful. those effects were pretty bad back then. i think the actor is challenged in such a scenario.
things have changed now. see the “300″ lead actor, so have no fear he did a fantastic job. others have too and so will you.
come what may it is tough for me to imagine someone recreating a new silisila scene where you and rekha walk; together yet far away.
or the bidi drop and punch in the face scene from deewar
i dont think so
thank god good cgi wasnt around back then
keep blogging
love and luck
uk
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May 27th, 2008 at 7:50 am
Quite interesting to know about the vivid imagination film makers use in order to give us such thrilling entertainment. very informatic. thanks a lot for sharing all the information with us.
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May 27th, 2008 at 7:56 am
Hello Amit Jee,
I liked the pictures of Alladin. It really looks exciting. When the movie is expected to be released.
Isn’t scary that even your presence is not required to make movie in this age of science? But I love you and want to see your physical presence.
God Bless you.
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May 27th, 2008 at 8:06 am
i read ur 37(ii)post earlier than this and asked u to explain that snowy mountain pic.am sorry for that.
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May 27th, 2008 at 8:08 am
Dear Sir,
You look amazing as usual , saw you today on a news channel with your family going to Siddhivinayak it was great.
You must be tired walking for so long hope your movie does good the promos sound interesting will definately go to see in Houston on 6th June itself. I loved sarkar and hoping to enjoy sarkar raj also.
You all look great
Love you and adore you
Renuka Houston
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May 27th, 2008 at 8:10 am
I was made aware of the ability to put deceased actors back to work on the screen when Sky Captain and The World of Tomorrow was released. I don’t know if you saw the film but they used Lawrence Olivier in the film. It was fascinating and rather sad at the same time.
I still can’t imagine that a digital image could replace the nuances that are given on the screen by superb actors such as yourself. I always enjoy seeing you in every film, regardless of the success or failure of the peace. You are charming, dynamic and charismatic. I also love your voice.
As I have said in an earlier comment, my two girls ages 10 and 12, have nominated you as their grandfather of choice. We all love you here.