Posted on: May 28, 2008 - 12:13 am
Prateeksha, Mumbai May 27/28, 2008 12:05 am
The walk last night or rather early this morning to SiddhiVinayak was fulfilling. Walking bare foot has its own hazards but where there is faith and resolve, obstacles seem to dwindle away. The tar roads, still warm from the aggressive sun in the day are fairly comfortable but the cobbled portions due to its uneveness causes some discomfort. The people were lovely. They come around, hundreds of them all walking in the same direction towards a common goal. There is excitement among them and smiles and a certain decorum. Intermittently, shouts of ‘Ganpati Bappa’ break the general silence. And the entire mass of people join in in unison -’Morya !’
There is always strength in a slogan when a hundred voices give it common lung power. Crowds at a football stadium cheering for their team sing songs or shout cheers together. The stadium reverberates and the players feel a sense of belonging. Some energy transformation must physically be in operation. Atheletes at meets ask for the audience to clap for them to give themselves that extra impetus for a better performance. Live performers on stage would crumble and perish if the audience failed to applaud. Battle cries in the army fill that extra adrenalin needed to combat a difficult enemy. Bhajans in temples and the hymns in church provide in us more than adequate religosity. Workers on the roadside manually pushing or pulling a weight give the exercise a common chant..
Sound !!
Sound in unison has the power to become physical. Opera singers when reaching higher notes have been known to crack wine glasses. Our own classical ragas have the capacity to bring on rain and to bring on emotion.
When a hundred voices chant ‘Morya’ and continue to chant it as we walk along, the pain, the distance, the surrounding becomes a distant aberration. As you emit the words from your own mouth and throat, apart from the devotion that envelops you, there is a peculiar strength that manifests itself; a strength that somehow you never knew existed. A strength spiritual in nature but providing you with energy that is physical. It propels you. Your stride suddenly becomes lighter and stronger. The body responds with unusual vigor. Which reserve has been wakened no one knows and no one cares. There is just strong movement. A movement that is ignorant of the sharp obstacles on the street, the rough surfaces, the traffic that goes by with the odd window opening to screams of recognition. Sometimes the name is mentioned, most of the time it is the name of your recent film, or a film that they identify you with -
‘aye Bunty Babli !’
‘arre Bhooth Nath !’
And you move along, oblivious of all else; blinded in the eye by the lights and flashes of the media that follows the entire 4 hour walk and blind to the stories that they would make of this private act.
As you approach the temple a sense of urgency grips you. Your pace increases. The feet are now sore and each step sends a shooting pain through the entire body. They are not used to being bare. Too cared for with elegant expensive foot ware. But you move regardless. Mass movement has the capacity to overcome all that. The chants now match the speed of your pace. Its like clawing your way up to the crescendo of a symphony, the final electric moments of the sitar in the classical raga. The crowds along the roadside increase in numbers. A gentle roar develops and culminates into one continuous deafening mix of excitement. The chants continue. The sitar and symphony at its maddening peak. Media frenzy increases. Security personnel now working overtime screaming and pushing to keep the path clear. Cameras flashing. Chants. Crowd frenzy. We holding each other to keep the group together. In through the electronic scanners, the flower vendor holding his hand out with his basket of ‘mala’ and offerings, paying and grabbing them for all and then guided into the portals where Ganesh resides, a tush half broken and his trunk flowing unlike any other Ganpati in the other direction. The cool marble on the floor a soothing relief to the arduous walk and damaged blistered feet. The ladies cover their heads in reverence. Jaya has joined us now, she not being able to walk because of a bad knee. We are now in front of HIM !
It is quiet. And peaceful. And sombre.
Somewhere in the back a drum starts up a beat. The main priest lights the ‘aarti’ and with deft movement invokes the God. The singing starts. Crowd joins in. A rhythmic clap almost pleading Ganesh to awaken this wonderful ‘mangal’ morning and accept the prayers of his devotees, rings in and echoes inside the deep ceiling. People in various modes of prayer now gently swaying, hands folded, heads bent, lips moving but not divulging their contents. An emotion swells up and travels to the insides of the eyes. They moisten and threaten to flow out. Thank you Lord. Thank you Lord for giving us, for keeping us, for blessing us. You have been generous and kind. What may I have done to deserve this ? Thank you Lord. Just… thank you !
No one speaks in the car as we drive back. Jaya, Abhishek, Aishwarya quiet, contemplative.
I look at the road in front. Is this the way we just walked on. The luxury of the automobile so effortlessly covering the rigors of the road. Just a few hours ago we had set off with prayer and sweat and pain and now we go back. In peace ?
ये महान दृश्य है, चल रहा मनुष्य है,
अश्रु, श्वेद, रक्त से
लथ पथ, लथ पथ, लथ पथ
अगनीपथ! अगनीपथ! अगनीपथ!
This is a wondrous sight. Mankind is moving drenched in blood, sweat and tears -
the path of Fire ! the Path of Fire ! the Path of Fire !
May 28th, 2008 at 10:15 am
You have surely become a compulsive blogger now and you are doing it with elan. Keep up the good work!
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:18 am
I personally do not like going to the temples but I prefer less crowded place than the crowded one. Actually, love the places where I can get peace.. Monasteries in Darjeeling were the most peaceful experience for me.. just have to go there, all clam, just have sit at once place.. concentrate and the mental peace, relief you get.. nothing can beat it..
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Dear Amitji
“ Amitabh Bachchan during a visit to sidhivinayak temple with family “ This is the news item today in TV channels. This world does not allow you to live peacefully.
They feel it is because of your film bombing at box office you are visiting, poor souls can not imagine someone going to temple without asking for material world from almighty.In the same report they say Bachchans have been regular visitor to the temple.
If Amitabh goes to temple then it is problem and if he doesn’t then it is problem. Whole day they would run after you to make news. Why don’t they allow you to live like a normal human being and do whatever you please.
With Love
Ramesh “kaps“
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:22 am
I repeat:If a person is famous,its great.But if a person is famous and humble,then its noble.I don’t see that in you.
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:24 am
Wonderful description. Amit Uncle
I have taken that walk multiple times with my parents just a few years back as a kid. The environment is magical, out of this world experience. It was lovely to see the whole parivaar together.
The day I return to India, I will make those walks again. There is something so pure about them. Through the pain, the crowd, the collective sounds of bhajans breaking the quiet of the morning, you become one with God.
Unfortunately for your discomfort, but thanks to the photographers we saw the pictures of the parivaar. I am sure you walk for your own reasons and not for SarkaarRaj or some other wish or request. Worshiping and Remembering God is not tied to a specific motive of expectation and I am sure Amit Uncle, so is it for you. You have always remembered God, in success and failure.
My parents would take me to all religious places in India. Even after living so many years in US, India is still the only place that I have seen the most off. Really, there is no place like India, it feels like God’s Own Land.
May god bless you and your family,
Sincerely
Ghunoo
P.S. In my last post, I asked you about spirituality and you did provide some hint of an answer. I would have liked a lengthy discussion but this is fine too. It is hardly reasonable to expect you to answer to me specifically.
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:24 am
respect your devotion amitji.
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Hi Amitji,
Its nice to read ur blog everyday how can u do so many things at a time.Its just amazing to see u having so much will power,just saw ur yatra pic in mumbai mirror, really Hats off to you.Abhishek and Ash look gud togther.and one more thing i come to my off and read ur blog first it feels nice to read ur blog
Bye take care
Tasneem
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Dear Amitji,
Very true.Faith has some eternal power in it…And it’s amazing at this age u walk bare foot for four hours after a hectic day!!!!!!!!!where do u get this energy from…???
take care
Lots of love
Anuja
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Dear Amit ji Hi, The Almighty God Ganesha fulfill your all requests and bless hale & hearty atmosphere all around. Some time i get confused whether to belive in God or not but again the humble visit by you and family made me think. ido have some reasons and logic and experence to write like this. next time sometime. with best regards, hemant pachauri, agra
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:27 am
Wonderful!! Amazing!! Awesome!!
I want to ask one thing… I hope you will answer… I am in Taipei Taiwan and here the time difference is 2:30 hours ahead of India. So According to your post it should appear at around 3 AM in the morning but it appeared just now. I am not able to understand this as it is happening daily. Daily I keep this blog open and refresh it again and again but it appears too late.
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Dear Amit ji
We all saw you and family walking bare foot all the way to the temple…it was extensively covered on the talevision………..sir, i have asked warlier too and would like to ask again……..WHEN ARE YOU PUBLISHING YOUR AUTOBIOGRAPHY
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Dear Amit Uncle,
Have you been to Chennai? I am sure you have. Next time when you are there, why dont you visit the Sidhi Vinayak Temple in Beasant Nagar. The Ganesha there is very powerful and is called the ‘Vara Sidhi Vinayak’ - meaning HE fulfills all wishes.
Its my Birthday today (not the English Calendar one, as per the Malayalam Calendar - Mom said) Of course I follow the English one….Give me a gift by mentioning me in your blog could you? Afterall I comment on your blogs almost everyday……
Have a nice day, whatever is left of it….
Cheers
Rajashree
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Sir,
It is great that our hero is sharing his life day to day with us & it is nice that you are visiting temples , we the indian pepople believe in god but our god in current view that is you only because we can see you,hear you & now can share with you .
So Sir or say deva in marathi , kindly give your blessings to us.
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:28 am
being a celebrity u take out time for religious activities…surely God has really blessed u all…and ur parents must have been proud of you! they were really lucky to have u as a child!
regards
olivia, USA
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Dear Amitabh:
After a break of few days due to my busy schedule, I am reading your blog today. Felt nice early in the morning reading this when i came to my place of work in Dubai. I was sad that when you go out to temple to pray, media does not allow you to do in peace. There was no need for them to follow you throughtout your visit to the temple. It was not something sensational for them to follow you…. a visit to the temple!!!! God bless them!
Regards
Poornima Chandra
Dubai
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Mr. Bachchan!
You have the gift of expression. Lovely account of your spiritual experience. There is a filmmaker in you I believe, who given an oppurtunity to write a script or a screenplay will do a wonderful job. What you are doing at the moment through this blog, is simply a great experience for us to read. I’m glad to be living in the age when I can listen to a person like you without moderation.
Best Regards,
Khalil
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Your thoughts are wonderful to read and you articulate them extremely well. I am also extremely impressed by your style of writing. I am eager to read your thoughts on a multitude of topics.
Though you are a celebrity and far from reach, reading your blog makes us, the common man, feel closer to you. I am sure many other readers will agree with me when I say that reading your blog makes us feel like we know you.
My father has always admired you, and now I understand that the admiration was just not towards you as an actor, but towards your upbringing, your values, and you as a person. It is his dream to meet with you, to perhaps entertain you, in whatever humble way possible. However, I’m sure a billion other people have the same dream, making it impossible to fulfill.
I wish you the very best in all that you do.
Regards,
Rashi
Canberra
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Hi Amit Uncle
A wonderful Post you have written today…
May God shower his choicest blessings on your Family(He already has)…
Regards,
Renna
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Dear Amitji,
Prayer is a private moment and when the media infringes on this privacy it jars. Why one prays? To whom one bows in submission? It is no one else’s business except the devotee’s. Wonder how you manage to find peace in spite of all this hullaballoo.
May peace be with all of us. It is in pretty short supply these days
Anshu
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:31 am
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Dear Amitji!
How is your health? Thanks for news and once again thanks so much for fantastic photos of “Aladin”. The movie looks really interesting and I’m looking forward to this soon released movie. I just want to wish you a great day! May God bless you! Please take care of your health! I’m ending here, because I have to do something for my course. I’m waiting for your news! I.L.Y.!
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:31 am
It was so nice to read your reflections on the walk to Siddhi Vinayak temple. True, It is onyl bhakthi which keeps us out of bad thoughts and times. We are so fortunate that God has blessed us.I am also one such person who continually thanks God almighty for all that he provides.
Jai Bajrang bali
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Hello Mr. Bachhan,
You all the Family are really doing great , I pray to God for your long life, your health, the way you are describing the things in your blog are really great .
we people wanted to know about the celeberities, now the blog is a medium from where we can .
Thank you very much for writing articles.
Susheel
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Hi,
What a nice commentary.
Thanks for sharing with us……………
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Funny how the recounting of an experience by one person triggers memories in others! I remember visiting my grandparents in Bombay at this time of the year when I was very little. Although we were never allowed to join the crowds or participate in the festival, the atmosphere was infectious. So much so that my cousin and I, two little Parsi ‘madams’, would tear through the house screaming “Ganpathi Bappa Moriya!!” at the top of our lungs - much fun for our parents and grandparents, no doubt
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Amitji,
Saw video of you and your family walking bare foot to SiddhiVinayak temple. Good luck for Sarkar Raj team. Waiting for release to see this movie.
Have wonderful day ahead!
Love,
Viju
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:34 am
Aadarniya Amit ji,
Pranaam, aur Dhanyavaad!
Aapka chitran padh kar, aisa laga ki maano vyakti-vishesh se ubar kar, maanav-samooh mein ekaagrta se badhte hi jaa rahe hain.. Aapke lekhan mein atyadhik utsaah hai, prerna hai - aapke anya udhyamo ki bhaanti.
Aapko naman!
sadaaiv,
~Sumit.
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:34 am
it’s great to read your thoughts which could not have been possible if not for modern tecnology.
Keep it up………
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:34 am
Dear Amitji
Few months back i saw a news item in some channel stating that house where your father stayed is in bad condition and is being neglected and collapsing. I was very disturbed by seeing the news item and equally angry that why you are not looking after that house.
Now that you are trying to do so much for your father’s literary work and as also trying to build a kind of memoirs, will you please confirm that you are taking care of that house too !!!
I know the kind of respect and love you have for your father as well as his work and things belonged to him you will take good care of that house as well. I shall feel personally extremely happy if you can confirm the same
love always
Ramesh “kaps”
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:35 am
Very Good Morning Amit Ji,
Thank U for sharing every minute detail of your personal activity.Walking bare feet and along with the common man is surelly an act of humilty.Such a nice feeling that a persona like “Amitabh Bachchan” is still stuck to HIS roots.
Great Going…
Amit ji another question to u . In the movie SARKAR was the White Lexus that was used your personal one? Is the same being used in the Sarkar Raj also?
Take Care
yours
Joshua D
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:36 am
Hi,
you may visit the ganesh tample but it looks like you follow the teachings of sri krishana.
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:36 am
Respected sir,
Thanks for sharing the this spiritual experience with us . God has many form my granny use to tell me that to be with him you have to think of him close your eyes and he will be in your heart but to call god in your heart you have to have pure & Clean mind and heart. “So why do you have to go to a temple to take his darshan ” i asked to which she said ” He always like to meet you in his home you invite him in you heart and go to meet him at his place of rest he is just happy to see you there thats why” my english translation might have killed the meaning but try to understand
Anant . R Andurlekar
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:38 am
hello amit ji
i loved the blog where u wrote bout ur father.i was fortunate enough to get the cd of MADHUSHALA rcited by u.it is a wonderful poem and u have done the justice with ur recitation.i want to congratulate ash as she has been voed s one of the best dressed women at cannes.i know this whole obsession with aishwarya’sclothes is really irritating at times.she looks beautiful even in salwaar kameez which she wore during the visit to sidhivinayak.may all the wishes of ur family come true.looking forward to the bachchan website and sarkar raj.
luv swati
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:38 am
Hello sir,
Loved reading about your walk to the temple…..i have been a regular reader of your blog since the day you started….was confirmed in my belief that you are as talented a writer as you are an actor….it was inspiring to read about your father’s early days….what i admire you the most about is your grit which would have evoked anyone’s admiration had you not been a star too….and now i see that you have got it in your blood….sir entertaining though it has been to read your replies to attacks by the press on you i feel that that you have a lot more to share which is getting sidelined by way of these rejoinders…i wud love to read of your first impression of Bombay (as it was called then) and its film industry….your meeting such stalwarts as Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Yash Chopra and the experience of working with them….your marriage and the chilhood of your kids….how you motivated yourself during your initial years of struggle when you didnt know what you would become and the subsequent struggles…your contemporaries who have now either departed or retired….you have a deep well of experience to share…please dont confine yourself to a few issues
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Boss,
Ganpati Bappa Morya, I would love to do such journey barely on feet to meet the Lord, although, I walk 2 miles everyday while coming back to my apt from my office in Chicago. It is really pleasing to see that your son and daughter in law accompanied you and they are firmly rooted to their spiritual and cultural ground. I would love to see them along with you, in some movies well scripted with Indian values, I am afraid there not many.
Boss, may Lord give your long and very influential life.
With regards,
Deewar, (Yash Chopra) is my favorite movie.
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:39 am
I’ve seen coverage of your annual trip to Siddhivinayak barefoot over the last couple of years and always wanted to hear a first hand account of the experience from you and I finally got to hear it. In any case, I have a couple of questions and hopefully this time I’ll be one of the lucky ones to get a response. The first is are there any plans to have a live chat feature on this website so that if you’re online we can communicate with you live? The second question is will anyone else from the family begin to blog in the near future?
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Hopefully I am the first one this time.
What an experience! I felt as if I was walking there with you and bearing the hot/warm tar. It’s the way you have described, the way I feel as if I know the people walking with you (and me) and I am chanting “Ganpati Bapa Morya”. Amazing! These are your genes that make you write so beautifully.
You should start writing you memoirs.
Excellent! Fantastic. Do keep Writing.
Love & Regards
Abhay Daga
New Zealand
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:40 am
‘Ye mahaan drishya hai, chal raha manushya hai,
Ashru aur Hasya , Swed aur Mehek, Rakht Aur May,
Mera patth, tumhara path, Hum saab ka path,
Hai to akhir me,
Agnipath, Agnipath,Agnipath..
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Dear sir,
Once again an awesome write up and a fine way of translating your experiences, of walking to Siddhivinayak from your house bare footed, in to words, which reverberates and expresses it self, as a motion picture, with so much clarity.
Sir, I have been watching you closely since childhood (I am 29 now), probably not exactly for your on screen mega image, but for the etiquettes and mannerism in which you conduct your self.
Having an Army background I really admire you in most of your forms i.e., reel and real both.
Its an experience to see you and now read you. I wish I could be half of what you have been, are and will be.
You are my “Super Man”, Mr. Bachchan.
May you live long, we love you and respect you from core of our hearts.
With warm regards,
Devendra
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:41 am
You describe the journey to the temple beautifully,like a man walking towards salvation.Wonderful.
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:42 am
hello sir,
it seems to be a great experience to walk along with so many people bare footed as explained so beautifully by you,I think i have nothing much to write today as have written a lot in my last respond ( hope u did go through it). I have on three words to say or rather chant
“GANPATI BAPPA MAURYA”
i would like to end with some of the lines written by me, hope you admire it,
aaj andhera to kal savera hoga
aaj garib to kal ameer hoga
aaj chaale to kal makhmali farsh hoga
aaj ke dukh me dukhi mat ho bande, kal jo hoga woh aaj ke pariksha ka phal hoga,woh aaj ki pariksha ka phal hoga, woh aaj ki pariksha ka phal hoga
tu japta ja japta ja japta ja aur kehta ja
“GANPATI BAPPA MAURYA”
“GANPATI BAPPA MAURYA”
“GANPATI BAPPA MAURYA”
Thanks and regards
Sweta Khadria
Moscow
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:45 am
Hello Mr. Bachchan,
Well, I’m now officially addicted to your blog. I love reading your comments and thoughts. Before, all I knew of you was what I saw on screen. Now I feel I’m getting to know you on a more personal level, to some extent. Thank you for giving me this opportunity.
One of my favorite movies of yours, Mahaan, will be coming on SetMax on Sunday. Unfortunately, I will be at work so I won’t be able to watch it. I did tell my wife, however, to make sure that she watches it.
Your scene as the Hyderabadi DTMS (daytime murderer specialist) is classic!! Brilliant performance!
I guess I’ll just have to watch the old vhs copy that I have which has been watched so many times, that the print quality has deteriorated.
Keep on blogging!
Best wishes and regards,
Tariq
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:45 am
Dear Mr. B.,
What a lovely description of your devotional walk to the temple. That subject should remain the only thing I talk about today, I suppose, since it may be unseemly to break the peace of that visit; but I’m excited by the fact that “To Be Or Not To Be” arrived in the mail today. I spent the afternoon reading it and going through the pictures. A beautiful tribute to you by your family.
I felt a rush of connection with you at the picture of you in your office in front of your Mac … I’ve got the same one. I can picture you now when you write to us, using that computer, in that place.
(And you can picture me the same way!)
You are such a fortunate man to have your family, as well as your dear friends. God bless you and them, now and always.
Aloha from Hawaii …
Love, Dorothy
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:45 am
I think you are terrific with words and they put your feelings verbatim as you would like the reader to read on. Its as wonderful to read your blog as much you may have enjoyed for self, its like a story or a movie depicted in words
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:46 am
The devotion one can give to one’s beliefs and religion can be so extremely strong and powerful. All it takes is faith and the first step of believing. If you do that, I believe God helps and guides you to fulfilling your other responsibilites to your religious beliefs. And this leads to a wonderful sense of calm that lets you know that you are doing something. Something in the right direction. It is never enough but as long as it is a step in the right direction, it is something one should be grateful for. Grateful for being on the right path versus the wrong one.
I hope and pray that I, along with all others that wish for the samething, are able to devote themselves more to their spiritual beliefs.
Right now I’m 19 years old. And I hope to one day go for Hajj. InshAllah. And I look foward to being united with so many other members of my faith for a common goal and purpose, just as you described Amit ji. I can’t wait for that feeling of being just another face in the crowd (I’m sorry the media doesn’t let you do the same), praying. And realizing once more how small we really are in front of Him. And that we are indeed, just one of millions and millions of His worshippers.
I really like that you all are devoted to your beliefs and that you give respect to religion in general. Visiting Hindu temples, churches, and Muslim Dargahs shows that you respect religion in general and the religious beliefs of other people. And I believe that is as important as showing respect for one’s own beliefs.
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:47 am
SOUND!! one of the important basis of human life. Different sounds appeala to different people but our ancient rishis recognised some sounds present in brahmand. Om, Omkar, Amen are most soothing sounds, some song are liked by everyone because of its sound. The sound of the name and voice of a person make its own impact. It’s a matter of great research. Amitabh Bachchan is a great sound which can not be avoided as its very energetic, motivting. With best wishes and best regards. hemant pachauri
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:47 am
hey Anant Andurlekar your english didnt kill the meaning,your grandmother said a priceless thing,thanks for sharing it.
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:49 am
HAI AMITJI,
I THINK I AM THE FIRST BLOGGER.FOR THE FIRST TIME IT SEEMS I HAVE GOT THE OPPORTUNITY.SIR, THE WAY YOU HAVE EXPLAINED REALLY TOOK ME OFF.YOU GAVE ME THE IMPRESSION THAT,”AS IF I AM WALKING ALONG WITH YOU”.SIR YOUR LETTER WRITING IS OUTSTANDING.THOUGH I DON’T BELIEVE MUCH IN GOD BUT I DEFINITELY BELIEVE IN WHAT YOU HAVE WRITTEN.I TOO GO ALONG WITH MY PARENTS TO SO MANY TEMPLES AND WHAT ALL YOU HAVE EXPLAINED HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED BY ME TOO.SINCE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VISITING TEMPLES I AM RECOMMENDING YOU ONE PLACE NEAR “UDUPI” ,”ANNEGUDDE” DEVASTHANA. IT IS VINAYAKA TEMPLE AND IS VERY FAMOUS IN THE SOUTH.PLEASE DO VISIT ONCE.IT IS REALLY WORTH VISITING.
YOU ARE AWESOME WRITER SIR.NO DOUBT ABOUT IT.I DON’T KNOW WHETHER YOU HAVE READ MY PREVIOUS MAILS BUT I WOULD LIKE TO ASK SOME QUESTIONS.
1.WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE ACTOR?
2.WHICH IS GENUINE REPORT WHETHER IT IS FROM BOXOFFICEINDIA.COM OR IBOSNETWORK?
3.ARE YOU SUPERSTITIOUS?
SOME GOOD QUOTES WHICH I HAVE SENT ALREADY SINCE I DIDN’T GET ANY RESPONSE SO I AM SENDING THIS AGAIN.
“THERE IS NOTHING IN THE WORLD WHICH IS CONSISTENT EXCEPT CHANGE”.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WITH GOOD HEALTH
HAI TO ABHISHEK
BYE
WITH LOVE
KITTY
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:51 am
RESPECTED SIR
BEYOND YOUR GREAT QUALITIES U HAVE SHOWN THAT U ARE A MASTER IN WRITING TOO. SIR WE ARE SO DEEPLY HONOURED BY YOUR BLOGS THAT WE DONT HAVE WORDS TO DESCRIBE. U R A IDOL AND ROLE MODEL TO CRORES OF PEOPLE AND U HAVE LIVED UPTO YOUR ICONIC AND LIVING LEGEND STATUS. SIR WE FEEL PROUD TO BE INDIANS WHEN WE ARE ADDRESED AS FROM THE LAND OF MR AMITABH BACHCHAN. THERE NEVER WILL BE A LEGEND LIKE YOU IN THIS UNIVERSE EVER. U HAVE ENCOUNTERED SO MANY PROBLEMS IN LIFE AND YOU HAVE FOUGHT THEM WITH VIGOUR HUMANENESS HUMILITY AND TUE GRIT. I DONT THINK THERE WILL EVER BE A STORY LIKE AMITABH BACHAN TILL THE EARTH LASTS.
SIR I AM A YOUNG HEART PATIENT AND I DERIVE LOT OF STRENGTH FROM YOU. I TELL MYSELF THAT MR BACHCHAN CAN DO IT AT THIS AGE WHY CANT I AT A YOUNG AGE. U GIVE ME LOT OF COURAGE TO FACE SITUATIONS. I AM INDEBTED TO YOU IN TOTALITY. MANY TIMES I REMEMBER YOUR QUOTE OF THE ANT AND SUGAR AND DERIVE LOT OF MENTAL STRENGTH .
HAVE TOLD YOU MANY TIMES SIR THAT MY WIFE IS THE GREATEST GREATEST FAN OF ABHISHEK BACHCHAN AND SHE IS ALWAYS VERY MUCH CONCERNED ABOUT HIM IN TOTALITY. SIR IT IS MY HUMBLE REQUEST THAT PLEASE GIVE US AN OPPURTUNITY ONCE IN LIFE TO MEET U AND YOUR FAMILY
ALL THE BEST FOR SARKAR RAJ
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:52 am
The only place u get peace instatnt is infront of GOD…
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:53 am
In the end everything is an illusion, close your eyes and everything disappears.
Last but not least, in my opinion your emotive trysts with commanlty and divinity would be better juxtaposed, if you penned down the entire “transpiration” in Hindi.
Best Regards,
Erstwhile, Bombayite
New Jersey, USA
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:54 am
It is amazing what a sense of unity with a purpose can evoke. I remember going to Harmander Sahib (Golden Temple) when we were in India and having a similar experience. At that moment everyone is there with the same purpose and no one is greater than the next. Everyone is equal in the eyes of God and it is a very humbling experience. The peace attained in the act of prayer is unlike any other high.
Glad to hear that you and your family had a wonderful experience. May god keep giving in abundance to you and your family.
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Respaected Amitji,
nice to read your blog. No retorting replies, no harsh or self defensive writings, but a sincere effort to share a devotional journey with the fans. I asw in T.V you and your family walking down the road towadrs the temple but now I can understand how much painful it is fro a man of 65 to undertake such a journey. It is no doubt your sheer devotion that has kept up your spirit all through and will surely fulfill your wishes. Take my regards.
Susmita Ghosh (Kolkata)
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Dear Shri Amitabh JI,
Hi! How are you?
Thank you very much for sharing with us your experiences offering prayers in SidhiVinayak Temple You are great, Sir. Even after reaching at the top of your career, you are simple, down to earth. Sir, do you medidate? Only if one does meditation that keeps himself away from worldly vices.
Ganapati Bappa Morya!!
Bye
Rajeev B
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Dear Sir:
I have seen video footage of this journey in ‘Zoom’. Walking along as long as 15 km is not a joke, since now-a-days we are too mechanized and fond of lavish lifestyle. My father and mother also, during their formative years in those days, used to ply at least 20 miles on foot to attend schools & colleges. To their children & grand children , it sounds like a fairy tale. But deep in my heart I can feel what they went through. Still, they had this great ebullience and quest for knowledge that actually overpowers all these agony. This is a common phenomena for our ancestors. Had half of this zeal been existed among us(the new generation), with all these facilities available today, we could have done much more than what we are now. You could have easily taken a much safer and cozy journey traveling by motor car. Instead, what you have done is really an eye opener for us. It’s a lesson to us. With every passing day, you are setting up loads of examples for us. Good luck sir. We like to know a lot more about Sarkar Raj.
Regards,
Aranya
Dhaka, Bangladesh
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:55 am
Respacted Sir
I am reading your blogs regulerly. Its very nice that you are walking from your resident to SiddhiVinayak all along with your faily members. Its also amazing but I wonder to know taht what will you do during the day after coming back from SiddhiVinayak. I mean Sir are you able to work? Or taking rest for the whole day?
This is just my curiosity if you fell this is your personal mater don’tive answer and if you feel you shold give answer I would be the happiest person in the world.
Tushar
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:55 am
the sores shall heal …the cuts shall close …the muscles shall overcome the strain
probably the much tread road shall get some cleansing in the rains
yet my question remains
your comment on your spiritual beliefs and rituals ….is it giving gratitude…or asking for more
it might be a personal journey but many people follow your path
for all the imopressionable minds …your take on the now a galore of spiritual visits to so many temples and religious places
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Dear Sir,
Many a time have I paused after reading your post, contemplated on writing a comment…but words are few when the heart is full…
I desist from seeking words to express my thoughts, feelings, respect, language falls short.
Do take care
Love and prayers
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Respected Sir,
What a wonderful description of the visit to Siddhi Vinayak Temple, like a poet !! I feel like I walked with you to the temple these morning. Great finish with great lines of ‘Agneepath’ !! So inspirational !
May Lord Mahakal bless you !!
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:56 am
DEAREST AMIT JI,
YOU ARE TRULY AN ICON WE ALL ARE SO PROUD OF. IT IS BECAUSE OF YOUR PRIM AND PROPER
BEHAVIOUR AT ALL TIMES, WHICH THE NEWER UPSTARTS AND CELEBRITIES CANNOT EVEN THINK OF.THIS IS WHAT WE CALL KHAANDANI. YOU ARE A PERSON WHO WE ALL QUOTE IN ANY HRD CLASS. THE INSPIRATION WE ALL GET FROM JUST OBSERVING YOU IS MATCHLESS. WE ARE
HAPPY THAT ASH IS ALSO FOLLOWING THE HIGH TRADITIONS AND VALUES OF THE BACHCHAN
KHANDAN. WE ARE SURE YOUR PARENTS WATCHING YOU ALL WILL BE ABSOLUTELY SATISFIED
AND TRIPT. GOD GIVE YOU ALL LOTS OF PEACE ,STRENGTH,SUCCESS AND GOOD HEALTH.
LOVE AND BEST WISHES.
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:57 am
Respacted Sir
I am reading your blogs regulerly. Its very nice that you are walking from your resident to SiddhiVinayak all along with your family members. Its also amazing but I wonder to know that what will you do during the day after coming back from SiddhiVinayak. I mean Sir are you able to work? Or taking rest for the whole day?
This is just my curiosity if you feel this is your personal matter don’t give answer and if you feel you should give answer I would be the happiest person in the world.
Tushar
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:57 am
Dear Amitji,
Saw you, Abhi and Aish walking towards SidhiVinayak in morning news paper.
I believe you one of the most organised person I have come across. Travelling around the world for hectic shootings and keeping comittment with Ganpati Bappa is true worship.
I like misterious smile of Ganesha and whenever I look him on the dash board of car every morning , I feel the presence of Ganesha within myselves. I can’t say lie over mobile phone to my clients that ” I am out of Bhopal or busy ” , I speak honestly with people around me. I have a confidence of being escorted by a Superman all the time. I feel happy within myself for what he has given me although I hardly earn any thing If i compare with other people around. I like this plumpy God looking at me with a misterious smile or a look , as if he is telling me ” Lage raho Tushar bhai, I am with you, “. I feel Ganesha as my friend not as a God.
My feelings for lord Ganesha may sound like kid, ya I am a 40 years old kid and I become a kid when I am in front of Ganesha.
My wife writes ” Om Shri Ganpateya namah ” in her diary for 10-20 times a day. She is serving as Assistant Manager in State Bank of India and she has to travel 40 km every day for her work one side. She was told when she was child that, doing this she will get what ever she wants to do, ( to improve her hindi writing). but today at the age 36 it has become her daily ritual , irrespective of if she misses her break fast for this task, before starting for her work.
May Ganesha bless you all.
with regards
tushar kulkarni
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Dear Mr.Bachchan,
It is insightful and nice to see that you inspite of the levels of stardom and fame you have achieved, still take this much pleasure in a simple, humble visit to a temple.
This is the first time I am ever responding to your blog, so allow me to say this…..I along with the rest of the nation have been following your life and your various familial and other events as posted by the media.I have seen the media raise you to celestial levels of glory and turn around and plunge you to subterranean levels of infamy. I am sensible enough to know that the media plays to its tune and the tune of what’s “hot” and “happening” - to be more specific, they feed stories and concepts, that they feel and going to create more entertainment and whet people’s ravenous appetites for gossip.
I laughed with you in “KANK” and cried with you in “black”.I smiled along with Abhishek in “Bluffmaster” and marveled at Aishwarya’s sheer presence in a tamil movie “Iruvar”.And Jaya aunty’s Guddi still makes me awestruck.
I go to theaters and rent DVDs to smile and cheer, to laugh and be entertained. I do not expect anything more or anything less out of the actors.If I wanted sainthood or exemplary morals, I already have the examples of Swami Vivekanada,Shri Ranjit Maharaj or Saint Teresa. I don’t expect you or your family to be perfect or ideal.You all are after all human beings, just like each and everyone of us and you have the same right to joy, anger and expression.This is why it surprises me when you are accused of “defending” your family or wanting some privacy for a marriage or “lashing out” at criticism.Whether its politically correct or not and whether its necessary or not is totally beyond the point. The point is that is how you feel and thats all that matters. I understand why you do what you do, because GOd save the person who dare talks ill of my family or slights them in anyway.I certainly don’t tolerate any nonsense from negative and passive aggressive people and anyone who has a comment for me or my family can certainly expect something similar in return. Oh and of course, the “never ending criticism” about your son’s Wedding - it just palin amuses me that the media and a large majority of the public spend so much time analysing and obsessing over this.ITs a Private Ceremony people, Get over it! Give the family some privacy and freedom to enjoy this.
Whew its past 10 pm here ( I am in California) and I am on call tomorrow.I just want to conclude by saying this - you are an amazing actor and an entertaining performer …..But what really makes me a fan is the fact that you’re a real Human being with very real issues and you’re not afraid to be that way.Kudos and good night!
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Thank you for such an elegant and eloquent description of your journey to the temple; the time you and your family spent with the Lord at his abode and your contemplative journey back home.
Thank we all must the Almighty for everything; good or bad, “man ka” or “na man ka” etc. etc. as good purpose underlines each of His wish; it’s just that sometimes we find it difficult to understand and accept His wish as our command!
We better do!! … and say, in reverence and gratitude,
Ganpati Bappa, Morya !!!
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:59 am
dear amitji!
Once again so awesome post u share ur thought and exprience!
thanks alot !
god bless u and ur family!
take care about urself!
khuda hafiz
sahar(ur little iranian fan)
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:00 am
Nice picture of the struggle of human mind to acheive his goal !!
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:00 am
Sir,
My Namaskars to you! We have the tradition of taking the blessings from people who had completed their divine yatra. Unless God wills, we will not be able to accomplish our prayers. I am glad your family could do this and am sure God will be with you all always, so as good people. My namaskars to you again!
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Hello AmitJee,
Thats one of my altime favourite movies, and one of my altime favourite lines (dialogues) from your most celebrated ones.
I dont think its necessary to say that I am one of your loyal (diehard) fans out of all the countless innumerable ones out there in the world. I have been reading your blog quite regularly since its inception, but I have always restrained myself to send you any reply…I probably may not know the reason why I did not…maybe because I enjoy watching you talk more….also maybe I was not expecting you to reply…but whatever it is….I am happy to see you more engaging with outside world….than what probably you have been (reticent) all the while either it is reacting to a crtique or just any innuendo by xyz from xyz newspaper. I am probably not correct in this notion….but I think the media unleashes (maybe) a different person than what you are coming across nowadays….
Irrespective of anything, I have been a fan of yours since when I didnt know any of the virtues or any vices that (probably) are associated with you….My mother is a big fan of yours…and probably was influenced at a tender age….I remember watching movies like Pukar, Mahaan, Coolie etc…from the long list that we watched as a family from a small town in South India whenever they released….
FYI- I was born in 1976 (I recently got to know that your son Abhishek was also born in the same year)- and thats the reason why I did not mention any of your earlier movies like Zanjeer, Sholay…which released earlier than that…
I really like the way you are going about your acting roles in whatever variation or whatever Indian movie set up has to offer you. You are setting up a way which can be emulated by the ones in the future who tread the Indian cinema.
I type, correct, mistype, retype and do all the stuff to correct the spellings, grammer etc…just to ensure that it catches your glimpse….in the least possible way….which is good enough for me….(if it does).
Love and more Love to you and your loved ones.
Kiran.
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
It was just a wonderful description. Why dont you turn to a full time writer. I think you will do a magnificient job. But i feel, correct me if i am wrong sir, that you always visit the temple when there is something coming up within your family. With the release of Sarkar Raj nearing,is that the reason??
I know u would have been fed up of reading mails that keeps appreciating you all the time about your acting, trying to grab your attention. No second thoughts on that, but I have been waiting for a long time of you working with one of the finest actors that our country has ever produced Mr. Naseerudin Shah. I don’t know what is stopping you to come together. I have heard a lot of rivalry (in media) but this would be a test of 2 powerhouse performers.
Keep up the spirit with which u write your blogs. Always with you in difficult & happier times.
Rahul Rao
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:02 am
kal hi aapne likha tha BABU MOSHAY ,aaj aapka blog padnae ke pahe li news paper me pad .rat 1.30a.m ko uth kar aap sah pariwar ganpati bapa ke darshan ke liye gaye ,ganpati bapa ke ashirwad to sabke liye hi hai,
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:03 am
Thanks Mr Bachchan,
Nice telling..God bless
Pawan Sharma
Noida.
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Hi Amitji,
Great write up..
Luv
Bhagwan
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:06 am
Hi!
Browsing through your blogs….. it brings out the legacy of the legend -the great Harivansh Rai Bachchan. There’s a saying in the South - “Pulikku Piranthathu Poonaiyaagumaa….” [ Will the offspring of a Tiger become a cat? ]. I see the legacy has been passed on from your predecessor to your successor too. Let the legacy continue…….
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:07 am
amitji, do u walk every week to temple? how long u have been doing this?
pl write detail of IIFA 2008
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Hi Sir,
Sound in unison has the power … I can identify with this.
Years back I used to go to our local Hanuman-ji temple in Lucknow every week. A famous one in the city. Built right next to a bridge over the river Gomti. The bridge itself is called “Hanumaan Setu” mandir.
While the aarti was being chanted … people from all walks of life … from all economic classes … would stand and sing the “Chaalisa” at the top of their voices. I sang with the crowd too.
1. In that chant I always felt that … No matter how loud you sang you couldn’t match the unison. You had to be submissive to enjoy it.
2. One of my friends, who used to accompany me, said once … It was strange that no matter how bad a singer you were your voice got lost (or should I say “got added up”) in the unison and for a few moments you felt that even you can sing beautifully.
In the later part you comment that … the comfort of the automobile covers the rigors of the road. You end it with a question mark saying - “In peace?”
if I understood this correctly, you are saying that there is peace in struggle? I know about the ‘Agneepath’ poem. Has been very close to my heart. But I wonder that I ‘long’ can a strugglers journey be wondrous? How ‘long’ can one last? How ‘long’ can luck be elusive?
- Amit Sanghi
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:07 am
With lots and lots of respect Sir— wonderfully beautifully described padyatra. I felt I walked with you. You know Sir, I am printing every day what you write and when I am old and will be confined to wheel chair, I will read it again. (I am 42).
How do I tell you how I look forward to read your blog every day, 10 times in a day I log on and desperately wait and when finally it shows up, I read it in one breath.
Aap sacche insaan hain, kaash main andha hota to aapko brail main likhta. I read you are the only actor in the entire world who has a letter in brail from a blind fan.
I am getting so emotional and speechless. I just admire you Sir and I wish you all the best in everything that you do.
Take care Sir, Deepak from Vancovuer ( Canada)
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:08 am
BEST OF LUCK
BEST OF LUCK.
BEST OF LUCK..
BEST OF LUCK…
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:09 am
You have inherited this quality of your father very beatifully. It feels indeed very nice to read someones feeling and observeness so beautifully portryed in form of lines.
Abhay Jain
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:09 am
i was just gone through your day 35! blog(was travelling to remote areas here in oman for some research work so could not excess the bigblog).I am realy inspired by your thoughts, once again it has been proved that you are the BIG B.
cut it short let me tell you, i realy want you to ponder upon one idea which is not letting me stop to write:
why dont you start a creative learning school/college a certification/ vocational chain of education system for Laguage( study (English/Hindi/ Others depeding on local demand), geogrpahy of coverage-UP, Bihar & Rajasthan to start with(why north india- first i belong to this part, and here english(launguage-mean ideas -means perssonality) is major setback for the current growth(leading to undermine mass growth).
now you may think why shall you think about it?
here are the causes:
1)Refering the Kavita of Dr. H. Bachhan, “Mana woh behad pyara tha
Woh toot gaya toh toot gaya.” and Dr. Haribanshrai Bachhanji was is star and i dont think, we should enlight his thoughts.
I feel that gem of person like dr.H.Bachhan should be remembered with some social perpetual organisation like education institution, from where he belongs to, where his soul lies).
now why shall you: local govt also can pay tribute to such a great personality, but i think there are lot of resons that suggest it may disturb the soul of the idea, if we want to keep some ideas alive we need to make them perpetual.(refer-in UP also under new law english will introduce from class -I, it will have high impact on indepth readings of launguage spl. hindi: there are may couses to say so)
2) why on his name: becouse he truely desearve it to be remained with our next generation: fast foods along with virtual study programs: where preference will practicle thoughts not deeper thoughts.
3) the business model could only be successful if the cause behind is clear, beautiful at core, real and for the the needy people. i can send you paper on this issue. but to start with please refer economics times :column perspective,”Ending the ovarian lottery”-Manish Sabharwal,May26
http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Daily/skins/ET/navigator.asp?Daily=ETM&login=default&AW=1211952119453.
4) we the north indian to balance the indian economy need it and you can ponder on this thought. i think its right time..
if this article waste your time, i am realy sorry, and i know you will not mind.
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:14 am
who stays in jalsa? u seem to write blog from prateeksha mostly–may be why u write more of yr dad related
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:14 am
Hello Sir,
As many would not be able to speak up or look into your eyes in your great presence. In the same manner, I am at lost of words even to write to you from the convenience of my own home. Knowing the fact that you might read my post and what if I said something that might not be suitable for your standards, what if I just babbled away (Like I am doing now). Please do not disagree sir, your personality does dwarf many big names around the world. Please do not misunderstand me here, It is because of the awe and respect we have for you that is why many of us feel that “Oh man, If I ever meet Mr. Bachchan I dont think I will be able to look at him or even say a word. Maybe tears will just roll down my eyes” (Believe me, Few of my friends have had this discussion many times). And that has happened with me in the year 1997 when you did a concert in NY. I had bought the VIP tickets to see you up close and personal. I was all excited to see my screen Idol that I worshipped since I was 7 years old. I made sure I got my tickets. Arrived at the venue before time not miss a single second of your presence. Excitement was building up, my heart was thumping faster and faster by every passing second. Then, the moment arrived. The MC (I think Anu Kapoor) announced your name you come running on the stage with a Mic on your left hand singing..”Arre Diwano Mujhe Pechano” I did not know what was happenning until the song finished and you made an exit for the next act to start. My cousin sitting right next to me calling my name out saying “Are you ok?” “what happened?” “why are you crying?” thats when i touched my cheek and felt warm tears just rolling down my eyes not realising for the whole song. Only the true fans of Amitabh Bachchan can relate to my emotions that night. Then there was another time that I had the privelege to meet you in person (Thanks to H R Uncle - HR SHAH) at your Biography Book Signing at the Renaissance Hotel, NYC. Again, My tears just rolling down but this time I was well aware of my emotions and what to expect. After your speech, You were about to walk out of the Conference Hall, I realised that this is the best chance for me to say Hello and shake hands with you. I ran from the back door exit to the front where you about to exit from, Regardless of your security guards I got some courage and walked up to you and said “Hello Sir, Big fan of yours and Abhisheks, Sir Please tell Abhishek he is doing a good job, there are many many fans of his in US and dont ever quit” (At the time unfortunately Abhishek’s movies were not doing too well, and there were rumors that he might quit)But all of his fans had faith and when he came he came with a BANG, that was another exciting moment for his fans. Now we are all laughing at those that who wrote him off. Also, to point here I have read few of your biographies and have to tell you the one that impressed me the most was the one by Bhavna Somaya, It was the first one that I read of the lot maybe thats why. But after reading that book, I realised what is Amitabh Bachchan, when people used to talk about you around me and praising you I used to smirk at them, thinking you know nothing about this man unless you read Amitabh Bachchan: The Legend. They were praising you for KBC and your come back etc etc, But to be honest with you sir, I had not a single doubt in my mind at that time when you were in some tough times that you will bounce back with even louder noise that you made when Zanjeer/Deewar were realesed(I was not born then). And after reading that book , I really felt that you were too big for KBC but thats just my opinion. My apologies to you sir If I have said anything that might hurt your feelings and please do excuse me for my horrid way of writing. (its just excitment). You might think I am a Hypocrite that after saying lost of words, here I am writing a book..hahaha. My apologies again. Just putting down my emotions sir thats all. Cant wait for Sarkar Raj and then the Unforgetable. May god Bless you and your family.
Only Love and Affection
Kash B
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Dear Big B,
Today I am 76th person.
I am not much beliver in god but I show respect to all who do.
Your family’s walk to the Siddhi Vinayak temple is always the talk of the town.
Next year I plan to be in India than so than I can walk too.
Best regards,
Sunil
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:16 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan
I really enjoy reading your reflective blog posts, in this particular one, like others who replied, I felt carried along, as if I was walking alongside you.
For me, personally, it was also an incredible ‘behind-the-scenes-look’. Because mostly what we see is what you described in 2-3 lines - media covering the entire thing - then picking up a few seconds here and there and adding their own twist - the masala - to the story. We see security guards pushing and screaming. What we don’t see is what you talked about - this personal, reflective journey.
Thank you for talking about Aladdin and the technical aspects of the special effects. It must be so hard to imagine the stuff that will be put in later. I work in an environment where we use green screen to teach students, I haven’t used it myself or seen how they do it, but there is an incredible amount that can be done.
I also wanted to address what you talked about - ‘digitizing’ an actor. I guess we don’t know where that technology will take us - but I imagine films will still be made with real actors - but maybe they won’t have to work so hard - maybe the digitized actor could fill in on the non-essential parts - but then one can ask why keep the non-essential parts! Or maybe, the digitized actor would only be used for the extras and for backdrops? There is research being done where faces can show different emotions, and voice tone, pitch etc. can reflect the emotion too, but I think that time is still far. I imagine that if it was all digitized the skill would be in the storytelling - the YouTube generation would be the directors - and the box office would be the number of views.
One thing is for sure though - the digitized actor would not be blogging
at least nowhere near as well as you. This is not just a superfluous praise, I think it’s a treat to read your blog posts. BTW, you have mentioned in the past about the strange word - blog. Blog is a shortened version of ‘Web log’
Regards,
Tunna
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:16 am
DEAREST AMITJI,
IT’S MY BAD LUCK OR ANY FAULT. I DON’T KNOW WHAT? BECAUSE YOU NEVER REPLIED ME. YOU ARE TOO BIG AND BUSY PERSON, BUT I AM STILL WAITING TO LISTEN YOUR VOICE.
I DONT’T KNOW WHEN THAT DAY WILL COME?
ANY WAY, TAKE CARE.
YOURS MAD SON
PAWAN SHARMA
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Dear Amitji,
You have narrated yr experience in such a way, really awesome. May lord Ganesh bless you with his choices blessing.
Love you,
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:18 am
Dear Amitji,
Those lines “Agnipath” most aptly written by your father shri Harivanshrai ji and most aptly recited by you are very inspiring.
Kindly release such inspiring lines specially for children for them to work hard inculcate values and try to achieve something in life…
love
jayadeva prasad
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:20 am
Sir,
Awesome…Awesome !!!!!
Whie reading this the moisten had flowed out of the eyes. Sir, its a great. In my earlier post I have mentioned that personalities like legendary Shri J.R.D. Tata, Shri Dhirubhai Ambani, Mangeshkar Family, Shri Sachin Tendulkar, Shri Amitabh Bachchan are the cereation of God. Especially Goddess Saraswati have taken special interest in creating you. ” He” has send you all on the earth with special mission. Tatas and Ambani have been asked to give the job and food to the common people. Tendulkars and Mangeshkars have been told to entertain the people. Bachachans have been told to guide, teach, motivate the common people. Sir, thank you very much for taking the pain to share ur views with us.
One question : Who played double role in SHOLAY ?????
Any Guesses …………”King George “, Jo Amitji k coin k dono side pe tha!!!
Ha Ha.
Prasad - Pune.
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Dear Amitji…. while reading i felt that even i walked with you and had the darshan of the lord. My screen saver is Siddhivinayak, so while reading your blog and at the backdrop the lord, i felt even i was the part of the darshan.
Lord shower his blessing on you and the entire family. Take care of Jayaji..
Jai Gurudev!
Luv
Sunita
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Amit jee,
Charansparsh !
Beautiful writing.
A round of applause for you.
You made us watch the entire walk…
I wish if the same is written in hindi by you.
ShubhDin
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Wonderful blog.
Sound plays such an important part in our lives….just realised it while reading your blog.The first creation was the holy naad “AUM”.It embodies the essence of creation on this planet earth.It is all powerful.Wish I could write like you.All my best wishes.Please keep blogging.
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:21 am
No words could have described it better…reflective thoughts of a demi god .
.Totally consummed by pleasure , very meditative ! Simply love your work. I look forward to your blog every morning , quite addicted to your writings .
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Sir,
I’m big fan of yours from my childhood. I’ve seen your all films except “Saat Hindustani”. Because I could’nt got it. My destiny.
Sir, R U interested in persons who are working for Tribal Community? Though I am not Tribal. I’m Teacher by profession I’m working for them. If you are interested in them plzzzzzzzzzzzz visit following my blog url.
http://janardan-maharaj.blogspot.com
May god offer you the life of Angel in the lives of these poor Tribal Pupils.
thanks.
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:25 am
Dear Sir,
Your guess is absolutely right , already the talk has started that you go to visit temples & offer pooja to beg sucsess for you & your family ( recently for Sarkar Raj ).I think now media should stop speculating that what you are wishing to get from god its completely between you & the almighty.okay if you go to the temples to beg for more sucsess whats wrong in that ,everybody who belives in god does so.as a true loyal fan i can only wish that all your wishes may come true.
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:28 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan
First of all thank you for mentioning my name in your list of people to thank for writing on your blog. I must say it was very exciting. And in the long list of connections I sent you, I found another one. I take belly dancing classes and the teacher (she is Egyptian but was born in Australia) who teaches our class mentioned that in one of her many trips to perform in India, she actually had a performance at one of the private functions hosted for you or by you…don’t remember. Anyways she was full of praise for you, she said that she doesn’t watch Indian movies so didn’t know who you were until people and staff around her got all excited about your presence. She specially mentioned that you were very gracious and thanked her and complimented her on her performance. Offcourse I added that’s Mr. bachan for you, you may not know him or have heard about him but you always remember his charismatic presence. BTW your quoting poetry on your website inspired me to write a short poem after almost 16 years. So here it is for you…
In the prime of my age, Nostalgia grips me,
I look back amazed, did I really walk that far?
Accepting my flaws, treasuring my goodness,
Moving on to reach life,
Faltering Steps, limbs uncoordinated,
Broken in body but not the spirit,
The mind awakened to gauge at my changing world,
Senses heightened by the smell and taste of knowledge scattered around,
My heart remembers fondly times gone by,
Poignant and yet beautiful memories,
That coloured the canvas of the chapters I have lived,
Age and wisdom my friends, at this last leg of my journey,
A reunion that like old wine, rolls on my parched throat like sweet nectar of life,
Reassuring me that there is more to me,
Reminiscing though a wonderful pastime, is just an interlude
For my journey is still on and I have miles to go on.
With love & regards,
Binky
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Respected Amit Ji,
Please spare the time to follow this link….and to know what is being reported and where…
http://www.buzz18.com/snippets/gossip/bachchans-force-ambani-to-cast-ash/59301/0
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Hello Sir,
Just a word to you. I dont agree with your idea that you tell before hand in your blog the place (the public place to be specific) where you are planning to visit. The anti social elements may cause harm to you.Just a word of caution.
Cheers ,
Zaheer.
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Dear Sir, this is the first time i am writing to your blog. I am one of many millions who consider themselves as your greatest fan. I have grown up on you when it was any Amitabh Bachchan movie or no movie for me.
The words of your father “jo maan ka ho tho accha, jo maan ka na ho tho zyada accha” through you have been into my thoughts during work hours and at home. It has changed my way of thinking. Sir, when you move to your own website, please dont forget to have the “subscribe to RSS” feature as it is the only way for millions of your fans to catch your blog here in USA on our blackberrys. I hope that one day i will be atleast a percentage of your talent and hardwork. Please wish me luck on my new endovuer in the energy market. Its freitning. May God Bless you and your family as well as me and my family.I hope and pray for your health. Khudahafiz
Naushad Nooruddin
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:34 am
DEAREST AMITJI, NAMASKAR.
I NEED NOT ASK U HOW ARE UR FEET , WITH DISCRIPTION SO LIVE AND SO EFFECTIVE,IAM SURE THE DARSHAN OF BAPPA MUST HAVE HEALED ALL THE PAIN AND DISCOMFERT. AMITJI I DONOT KNOW IT IS U OUR CHILDHOOD HERO; OR U THE WRITER;OR COMBINATION OF BOTH WAS SO STRONG WE ALMOST WITNESSED THE AARTI WITH U.
AMITJI THE WAY U DISCRIBED THE WHOLE YATRA IT WAS SO VERY EFFECTIVE THAT THE TEARS ROLLED DOWN MY CHICKS AFTER I SAW GANPATI BAPPA IN FRONT OF ME. THIS MORNING I SAW UR PHOTO IN NEWS PAPER WITH UR FAMILY MY GOD! I PRAYED TO GOD THAT AAP KE PARIVAR KO KISI KI NAZAR NA LAGE.
THERE IS SO MUCH OF EMOTION POURING OUT AFTER READING UR BLOG THAT ICAN NOT WRITE EVERY THIG, MAY GOD BLESS WITH EVERY THING AND IN RETURN WE FEEL BLESSED.
AMITJI BUT NEVER FORGET ONE THING THAT IAM IN LOVE WITH U FROM THE AGE OF NINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KEEPROCKING.
SUSHMA SHARMA.
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Hello Sir,
I am amazed with your writing skills and I salute you for walking all the way to SiddhiVinayak Mandir and that too bare footed. I’ll be visiting India soon and will be in Mumbai for 1-2 days. After reading your writeup I also want to visit SiddhiVinayak Mandir during my stay there.
Just like your movies your write ups are so good that I feel I want more of it. I am sure after 6-8 months, these writeups will be treasured by everyone!!
How about writing a memoir? I am sure you are extremely busy but come on ..good writing is in your genes and you should do justice to it.
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Hello Amitji,
Marvellous description …… this proves that u are not only a good, best, actor but also a fantastic writer …. u have described all the things in such a way that when i was reading it, all the pictures came in front of my eyes and it seems that even i was walking with u and ur family. …..
May god Ganesha fulfill all ur wishes
Thanks and regards,
Roshan Shrivastava
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:37 am
hello Mr.Big B.,
this is my 1st time visting to ur blog. i found it interesting morethan the others. u r the best in expressing ur views in gud words. i m really impressed. as an actor, ur movies hve always liked by me. honestly speakng i dont get time to watch ur recent movies but in my teenagehood i watched most of ur past movies. whenver u deliver speeches i listen to it with great amount of attention bcoz ur usage of words is too brilliant.
i am being following u from the year 2000. the time when u statred anchoring in KBC. the way u hve bounced back from ur bad days, really inspire me a lot.
later on cumng days i would lke to share with u sum of my tedious days of my family, if u allow me to do that. i thnk after my dad, ur way of taclng the probs has put on a great impact on me.
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Hello Mr Bachchan,
I have always considered you an extremely articulate person who knows what he is speaking. However, this is the first time I am reading something that you have written, and I must say I am quite impressed. …… Hey, I want to read to your autobiography–when are you going to write it?
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:38 am
amitji..who stays in jalsa? u write blog from prateeksha..
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:39 am
You write very well… I guess you shud start writing a book now… Not ur autobiography… But ur views, ideas, thoughts… It is so soothing to read ur interpretation of the world… Not bcoz u r Amitabh Bachchan… But just bcoz there is sm person who writes so well… who expresses so well… Much better than most of the editors or authors…
I can feel the culture u belong to… u hv been nurtured wid… and u live wid…
The fame can come and go… But the person and his culture will be forever…
Leave a mark of ur thoughts on the world… U hv left enough mark of ur acting…
This part is the other very influencing side of U.
Love,
Shailja
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Hello Mr Bachchan
Thank You for sharing, for Your work, for Your time, for Your sacrifice, for…all.
All the best
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Dear Amitji
It was nice to read the post on your experience of walking to the Siddhi Vinayak temple ,i wish i could write like you but i am really bad at writing ,any how we have seen the pictures of Drona they look good but posting them on the blog i think was too early as i feel too much of hearing or seeing clips or pictures of a film way far before its release increases the audience expectations because that’s what i have observed all these years in the movie industry
I wish all the sucess to Mr.Abhishek i really liked him in Yuva and Guru.
And Sir please don’t take me wrong for me asking you this question ,Sir i was recetly reading the news online of a New Channel about You along with your family going to Siddhi Vinayak Temple on Tuesday and it says
“THE DARSHAN FOR THE COMMON PUBLIC HAVE TO BE STOPPED FOR AN HOUR FOR U AND YOUR FAMILY TO GET THE SAME ” i don’t know weather the news is true if it is
Sir as a common man i would request you to give me a justifing reply on this because if i was in the line waiting for the darshan and it has been stopped for the VVIP’s VIP’s i would really feel sad and dissapointed.
With Regards
RajniKanth , from Hyderabad
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Namaskar GURUJI,
I think you wrote for me.I requested in previous post to write about faith in the God.After reading this post I feeling so good.
I will try to do prayer everyday.
truly,
Yours,
Neal
USA
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:44 am
sir,
i am big fan of u. i like ur style
god bless u
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Sir, I live in the USA, your description of the Aarti brought me close to the Sidhi Vinayak Deity. Thank you, now reading your blog has been a daily ritual.
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:46 am
hello amitji..
u jst picturised ur visit………very nice.
i saw d pics in newspsper today.. u and abhishek wre looking so religious .Its very true when we visit any temple or religiopus place with full faith, all d pains go away with every chant like ………GANPATI BAPPA MAURYA
JAI MATA DI
OM NAMAH SHIVAY
Reading ur blog is such a nice experience as u r talking wid us personaly.
n one thng more , i m still waitng for ur response.
take care
bye bye
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May 28th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Namaskar GURUJI,
Missed ‘am’.
I mean-After reading this post I am feeling good.
Truly,
Yours
Neal
USA
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