Posted on: July 6, 2008 - 3:44 pm
Prateeksha, Mumbai July 6, 2008 2:45 pm
I am coming back to you to respond to MR VISHAL TOSHNIWAL -
He writes that I ONLY comment in my blog on newspaper cuttings, gossip and media and do NOT have interest in other social matters of concern. In particular a nurse in Bangalore who took care of me during my episode in 1982, needing funds for medical care.
Vishal your words apprehend that this will annoy me. You are right. I am annoyed.
I am not annoyed by your accusation. I am annoyed by the assumption of your accusation.
How have you assumed that I have done nothing or do nothing for causes other than films. Have you checked with the person concerned. Do you have information of where she is now and what treatment she is undergoing. What have you as a citizen done for someone in distress.
What do you expect of me. That every charity that I indulge in I must advertise to the rest of the world. I will not. Because in principle I feel embarrassed to do so. Do you want me to send you a list of all the work that I do with all the details. No. I will not. And I am not going to talk about it, because it is against my ethics. Weeks ago the press put this news about this nurse and highlighted it by mentioning that she had nursed me. Fine. There was perhaps motive behind it. They needed to help this lady as much as they could.
I was then asked about this in several press conferences. In Mumbai, in Indore, in Delhi. And at every venue I have told them that I have sent my consideration to the lady, even before you had decided to question me. Now if you have not read or heard this news it is not my fault and it certainly does not warrant you to dash off an accusation to me.
There have been several nurses that have treated me during my various confinements in Hospitals. And let me tell you they too have had problems which they addressed to me and which I took care of. But just because they were never highlighted by the media does not mean that their problems were any less. Just because media does not know of it or does not care to highlight it does not take away from my desire or effort to do what I feel is appropriate duty as a citizen.
What are you doing as a citizen ? Tell me what you have done ? Spell it out to me and feel the embarrassment of wrongful accusation. There are millions of such cases every day. Can one man solve them ? No. But gestures can be shown and efforts can be made. Everyday I address a multitude of problems of the common man and try in my limited capacity to help. But I am not going to be answerable to anyone. I will do what I feel like doing. At least I am doing. What are the others doing.
There have been incidents that TV channels have broadcast of little children deserted by their parents, of young kids suffering and not being able to gather enough funds to undergo treatment. I have on seeing this, immediately offered funds and helped them out. This you will conveniently not mention or care to comment on. I do not want any mention either. Deed done matter over.
But are you aware of certain repercussions. The moment it is broadcast that I have monetarily helped out a family, 20 other families come and settle outside my door refusing to leave. I do not possess the means to take care of all of them. They get adamant and rude. They make scenes. One such young man dramatically drank poison in front of my house and created a huge problem because he wanted 25 lakh rupees to restart his business that had gone wrong. Is that justifiable !
I would like to believe that I am a conscious citizen of this country and that I conduct myself to the best of my ability as an honest one. Before pointing a finger at me get your facts right. If you will accuse me wrongly, I will fight you ! Just as I have every other accusation that has been thrown at me. Rightly or wrongly. If your accusation is right I will accept it, admit mistake and rectify it. If it is wrong, I will fight it to its logical end.
Vishal, I have been hard on you. But you must understand the gravity with which I take these issues. You may consider never ever responding to me again or may drop me from your list of admirers. I shall suffer that than wrongful accusation.
Amitabh Bachchan
July 6th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
you r grat human being in earth………..
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July 6th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
hi sir,
i already write 4-5 times in your blog about my stories, even i have to give u my phone number but u cant reply and 6th time again i tell u about my stories, i’ve writen 4 stories for film, all of them r based on u as an actor for film, when u free please call me for stories, mayur:9967435036
THANK U SIR…………
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July 6th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Dear Mr.B,
I did not know how to get in touch with you so I came up with this idea of connecting through your Blog. The other day I was watching an old Bengali movie. I would like to share the story line with you. It is like this:
The protagonist, Rajsekhar, is in his sixties, is an Insurance agent, a failure in his life, short-tempered and a pauper. He lives with his only daughter in a rented place, with 4 months rent outstanding. He had borrowed money from all types of people for survival and they are after his life to get back their money.So he has to hide from them, come back late at night in order to avoid them. He is angry with his life, and let outs his anger on his daughter. Meanwhile, his landlord has also given him notice to either pay or vacate the place. He has one months time. His career as an insurance agent is a failure as he hardly gets any customer and is unable to compete with the new age financial planners of private Insurance companies.
On night when he was coming back home with nightmarish thoughts about his future, he noticed a Youngman trying to commit suicide. The young man, Rahul, had wasted his father’s hard-earned money in business which has led to his father,s untimely death. He has no wish to live. Raj Sekhar saves his life and tried to woo him out from such stupid ideas. But Rahul is adamant. Then suddenly an idea struck Raj Sekhar! This guy, in his late twenties, does not wish to live. That is his choice. So why not gain something from his death! The plan that he hatches is like this. Rahul will take up an insurance from him, with a very healthy sum assured and make Raj Sekhar his nominee. The premium for fist half of the year will have to be arranged by RajSekhar as Rahul, too is broke. Then once t it is done Rahul can die thereby , Raj Sekhar, being his nominee gets the sum assured and all his troubles comes to an end!
Rahul, after hearing RajSekhar’s condition, agrees. RajSekhar brings him home, arranges somehow the amount required to pay the premium, and the Insurance is taken. But then ,suddenly Rahul refuses to die. He has fallen in love with Raj Sekhar’s daughter, and for her wants to live! Rajsekhar finds himself in a real tangle.
The story-line was so good that I thought of sharing it with you because to my mind the role of RajSekhar suited you. Although the story takes place in Calcutta of the sixties it can be transplanted to today’s Bombay. I was just thinking and creating sketches and outlines of other smaller characters who added to the story line, making it funny and at the same time a tragedy. If made by seasoned filmmakers like Priyadarshan,Raju Hirani or Mr. Balki, this can really turn out to be a feel good picture.Think about it Sir!
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July 6th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
HI SIR
NOE YOU ARE ON LINE ….
SIR I CANT STOP MYSELF
SIR LOVING YOU ….
VIJAY NASIK
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July 6th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Namashkar Amitabhji,
I accept word to word what you said. Everyone on earth has their own problems and they them self has to help their destiny. If someone helps its just their luck or god will but no one can expect help from other all the time. Whoever is this Vishal let him know his responsibilities first. Pointing fingers on others is very easy but he himself forget to assess whether he has ethical and moral right to do so.
I respect your feelings..
With regards
Sandeep..
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Pranam,
Befitting Reply!!
Hope he learns to practise dicipline and professional ethics in dealing with media writings involving accusations on popular & respected celebrities.
Charity is something which isnt done on compulsion or obligation,its a personal thing altogether.The moment one starts speaking about the charity one does, the intent looses its honesty.
I must tell you that Mr Vishal would have been mighty pleased with such a long response.By giving such attention to such unprofessional/ordinary/undeserving guy,you have done indirect charity to him.He will use this controversy to make a name and career for himself.
Regards,
Dew
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
What is wrong with these people ? Because you are successful you should fund every calamity that befalls someone ? If they can remotely be attached to you at one point in life , you deserve to compensate them ? WRONG !!!! A gift is giving from the heart of the giver, not blackmailed from negative press. When you take a Nurses Oath it requires you to do your job to the best of your ability without expecting to be compensated later on down the road by the patient. That what your salary is for. What next, will the road workers who built your road by your home will expect compensation if they have an illness or problem ? I’m sorry but family cames first for help, not a patient from years ago. Did this lady go back to all her patients & ask for help or just you ? I’m sorry she has come on hard times but she isn’t the only one. I’m sorry but this really ticks me off!!!!!!!!!!
With love always,
Tressa Sheriff
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Dear Sir:
Honestly, you could choose to be charitable or choose not to be charitable - it is none of anyone’s business. Why do you need to respond to such idiotic things. This will also become endless - you can keep justifying and justifying and folks will not be satisfied. I can see and feel your annoyance - but as soon as you open up a channel to talk to people some one will come along and start and start getting personal.
I wish you would think about what is it ultimately you want to achieve from this blog - beyond an outlet to reach to your fans. Your blog or someone else’s blog I always try to understand why people choose to write and get an audience. Sometimes there is an agenda(people want to artifact their recipes, interests, children) and sometimes it is random. Most people stay anonymous to get full freedom. That would be an interesting exercise for you, I think.
Anyway, have a good nights rest. Will read you tomorrow.
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
sir,
you have vented out ur feelings with honesty …..ur down to earth attitude and behaviour are respectable
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Pranaam Amitji
well done angry young man..well done answer..I always agree with you…
I ask vishal ,what he done for nation ,at least for his parants…
I dont understand why everybody aspect from AMITJI…Amitji had given US lot of things that never countable
AMITJI gives us confidance for struggle,Care for parents, humility, respect, honour,proud,entertainment,forgiveness…..this is so far….why such a poolish polititians, media,some mad persons give trouble to this BHARATRATN (Amitji you are Dimond for us)..
Amitji you give good answer to such a rubish…
dont worry Amitji take some rest & food.I hope Jayaji, Abhi, Aishwarya bhabi all were very well…
keep it up…loving you
Vijay Patil,nasik
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
I have always been a great fan of your. I have grown up watching almost all of your movies.
But there is something that really annoys me about you. That is Mr. Amar Singh!! He is such a mean scheming politician that I fail to understand how can you trust and really stand that man. Certainly you donot deserve a freind like Amar singh. I donot understand how you and the rest of your family can stand that man. A person of your calibre with such a rich cultural background and histroy it is unbeleiveable that you should be associated with a person who not ashamed to be called a broker in the power circles of delhi.
I am sure you would say that it is rather personal thing and I do respect your views on this but as a fan of your I just wanted to share my agony with. I wish you all the very best in life and looking forawrd to watching a lot finfilled movies of your.
regards,
Danish Tasneem
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Well Said Mr B. You are the greatest. We love You.
Vishal you are dumb. Mr B is not God. He can not solve the world’s problems. Who are u to question him? What have u done to make the world a better place.
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
respected sir ,
my inner concious says that one fine day
u wud definatly become the
PRESIDENT OF INDIA
i m damn sure abt it
may god bless u
suresh
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Very well answered Amit Ji
What the right hand do, the left must not even be aware of it !!!
And hence what charity one does, it should not be publicised!!
If one wants publicity, then there are other ways and other avenues of getting publicity!!
If this was not clear to Mr Vishal, it cannotget any clearer now !!
Regards
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Dear Sir,
This is a mail from another vishal, rightfully this time Vishal Didwania.
To be fair on Vishal T’s part he was just trying to catch your attention, and trying to know whether or not or if yes then how and if no whynot , did you help a nurse who helped curing you.
I thought your outburst of a common man was not enquired(not required).
You did suggest however that a common man should let you know, how has he helped or played his part, where I just want to ask you one question, what do you suggest, one should do, wht do you suggest should be one way of doing things.
Hope I made my point clear,
Best Regards,
Vishal Didwania
+91 9902311355
Bangalore,India
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Way to go, people have no business questioning anyones ethics or deeds. As long as they mind their own deeds and not raise fingers for the heck of it, the world is going to be a fine place. There are millions of people in this country, leave alone the world, who are facing umpteen number of issues and it definitely is not one man’s job to set it all right. Its a personal struggle and when another man comes out to help its compassion towards the society. No man doing righteous deeds himself will question another. They work for society and humanity, not for accolades or limelight. Charity publicized is charity lost.
A believer of Righteousness,
Have a good day!
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
I am delighted to visit your blog and understand your hesistance to make public every social activity to do…..
I have an aunt (mashi) who is from the Bengalee film industry….Her name is Madhabi Mukherjee…..she is my mum’s first cousin….and the closest sisters she has.(she hs two brothers…no sisters) ……with madhabi’s sibling…..I lived in Calcutta (Kolkata) in 67-68 with my dadu, dida and mumus …..while my dad was posted in Vietnam (Indian Foreign Service) …saw a bit of that war….and the Tete offensive in Jan -Feb 68…when I went for Xmas holidays…..
Anyway to the story short…till I get down to putting it all down on my blog….am still stuck in 1965……I have been meeting her every time I go to Kolkatta/Calcutta….for the simple reason that I was her spoilt niece…..she would always come back with gifts for me from outdoor shoots….(kitchen sets …terracota and wood….from Orissa )….land up at my birthday…however late at night after shoots……..
let me cut this really short now…..When I visited her in the early nineties with my 2 year old….we waited for her in the drawing room….and she came down and apologised….she was watching one of your films on DD…I asked her - tomakey Amitabh Bachchan bhalo lagey? she said….hain ….khub bhalo abhinay korey…..she spoilt my kid tooo….and gave her lotsw of rosogollahs…
Some years before that I discovered that Jayaji had acted with her in Mahanagar…..would like you to convey this to her….and to ask her if she remembers my favorite mashi…..whos story I would like to work on…..
(I worked with All India Radio, French External Services for 20 odd years….believe me….they didnt select me for my voice quality …but my language skills….I was lucky….since I learnt French in geneva…..again during my dad’s posting…..76 to 79…..
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
This is why this blog is so necessary Big B,I always knew all along that you helped people,I read in an interview many years ago when you said charity is something that should be done and not talked about and I understood what you were doing,I am hundred percent sure that people pointing finger at you have never done anything for society or for that matter for their country,people accusing you should understand that nurse was just doing her job and she was getting paid for it so why people are expecting you to help her besides there are other movie stars,sports stars and businessmen why I never hear about them being accused of not helping people,what a tough job it is to be Big B,thanks for setting the record straight.
Rajeev.
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
this is one of the problem being a superstar, people don’t realize at the end of day everyone is a human…
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Dear Amitbhji,
Good that you spelt your thought process.
They don’t understand what Amitabh Bachchan is……..!!!!!!!
They don’t deserve any attention.
There are lot of pleople like me who feel extremely helpless when baseless accusations are made towards you. Sometimes I feel that this is the desperate attempt from these people to somehow get into limelight.
I would like to tell all the peole in this category….
Behave yourself - go back to you your mom- learn basics of life.
Do you know any singly Membaer of Parliamemt who has run a fleet of Mobile Dispenceries with his own money for the people of his constituency who are deprived of medical services - It’s Amitabhji - who did it during his tenuare as an MP. This not even a tip of an Iceberg……. he has been involved in lot of Nobel activities.
Amitabhji, please don’t let such things hold you back.
On thursday,watched Sarkar Raj for the Third time - would like to watch it some more times. Whether they admit it openly or not - the new generation movie makers will always have this movie in their Syllabus.
Thanks once again to you Ram gopal Varma saheb , Abhishekji & entire cast and crew !!!!!!
Take care,
With lots of love and gratitude……
Priyatam
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
sore sir , and very annoying to read this.but you are right.
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Dear Amitabh,
You have poured your heart out and rightly so. How you keep your poise amazes me - even to the most ridiculous of allegations.
But the real tragedy is there are so many out there blabbering crap and writing trash! How many of them will you fight?
It’s this peculiar impotent obsession of the media as well as the common man that has them question the morality and integrity of a celebrity - as if the questioner has been spinning social revolutions in his/her life time. If they ask these questions to themselves, there would be so much of common good around us.
Great that you let out your thoughts in an appropriate forum - your blog.Hope this reply makes a positive difference to the person concerned, immature members of the fourth estate and the millions worldwide who relish watching celebrity life under the microscope.
Warm regards
Sudhir
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Well done! I admire your determination to the the facts corrected.
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Dear Amitji,
you are right.All of us and not one man has responsibilities towards betterment of society and ppl shud understand that before making any such accusations…..
we are with u amitji..keep up the good work…
Lots of Love
Anuja
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Dear Sir,
Please do not waste your energies on such apprehensive comments as given by fellow reader Mr.Vishal …..!!!!
The world knows & can easily be concluded even from a whisper in your blogs posted every day that you are a person with deep sense of caring attitude, empthatic, helping & so on….!!!
The person, who gives equal weightage in mentioning the pinch his driver, his staff & his daughter in law & mother in law is feelin due to their repsective problems, how he can be insensitive to the matters like caring and helping others…. of course AB does not mention it every where due to his maturity level. Vihal… please do not under estimate the attitude of Mr. Bachchan.
The great American author Dale Carnegie wrote in his famous book ” How to stop worrying and live happily” …. that out of 13 leprosy patients, successfully tretaed by Jeses Christ in a day…. only 01 turned back to pay thanks to him… others considered that it was their birth right & duty of Jesus Christ…!!
So how can we, the common man, can expect more than Jesus….
Sir! Please do not care for such criticism… we know that you are a person, who believes in the notion that “Neki Kar aur Kuen Mein daal” ….
With Respect, Love and Faith
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Frustrated old man, trying to win some fans. This blog..its all marketing..
Now dare to comment on my post, you bloody bastard. Having 4houses in Bombay, how should you understand the slum people in ur country. Hey guys stop posting him.. You are stupid wasting time on this frustrated old man, advertising himself.. Seeking sympathy through this blog. Guys go do ur job and if u r bored there are plenty of hospitals and aashrams where u can spend ur time instead of talking to this not hummble at all idiot. Mr amitabh bachan u r not a raj kapoor u r not a dilip kumar ji, u r not even a shahrukh. U r not an artist, u r just a frustrated bussinesman… Ah I could go on and on but no time to waste for u!!ha! I’d rather feed the birds in my garden than talking to u!!
I know u’ll not comment on my post.. You darpok!!!
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Dear Mr. Amitabh Bachchan,
Today is the first time i opened your blog n read your reply to Mr Vishal Toshniwal.
Bravo ! i liked your reply. People jump to conclusions and dare to accuse without verifying the facts. They should be told off n put in their proper place.
Keep it up !
Good-Luck & God Bless!
katy.
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
DEAR SIR,
HOW ARE YOU SIR?
TAKE CARE
BEST WISHES AND WARM REGARDS
HIMMAT SINGH GREWAL
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July 6th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Hi,
Oh Boy!
GOOD ON YOU!
I’m sure this will not stop people from speculating further, but I think they’d have to be rather OBTUSE to continue doing so.
This is the sort of outburst that should have come earlier.
BUT
Tritest of cliches: Better late than never!
GOODEST of Wishes
gilga
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Hello Mr. Bachchan
Sorry a little mistake, How come the date shows 7th July??
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Dearest Amitji, I am a lifetime fan. In ref to your reply to that Vishal chap. Just be yourself. Do your own thing, which anyway makes you stand taller than all around. Praying for the good health of your family and also a successful world tour. Regards Vsc
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Dear AB
Most of us know who you are and what you stand for ..all the good things..and believe from inside of hour heart. There are very few real life heros like you. You conduct yourself so well. .. Who is Vishal Toshniwal .. to make you work up.
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Dear Sir,
Please correct the date of this blog….probably you have mistakenly typed it as 7th july 2008….
Today is 06th July 2008….
Sorry to correct you on this tiny typing mistake. However, being a hradcore fan and regular reader of your blog….it is my moral duty to support your thoughts, your acts and dare to correct you on the rare un-intentional mistakes, soemtimes made during typing…..!!!
I too commit typing and spelling mistakes so many times. but i am a small person…. of course i would be very happy that of you start correcting me too….But you are at the highest level…..your each and every word is treated critically….. !!!
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Sir,
I wonder and often say it to myself while going through your blogs
“This man is crazy”
Please sir look at the time you blog…..
I know i am no one to ask this but sir it is my request please do take care of your health.
I wonder how you manage to do all this.
I feel that people have rightly termed you as no ordinary man……
You can not be an ordinary man..
an ordinary man can not make us cry while he is dieing while we know that u r acting….
an ordinary man can not make us laugh everytime he laughs on screen….
an ordinary man needs to sleep……..
Pls sir…
Take care….
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
RESPECTED AMITJI.
NAMASTE.
I HAVE ALWAYS FELT THAT GOOD DEEDS MUST BE PUBLICISED FOR INSPIRING OTHERS. MR VISHALS ACCUSATION IS A ADDED REASON. I PARTICULARLY WANT TO TELL MR VISHAL AND ALL OTHERS THAT YOU HAVE HELPED A FAN IN JAIPUR BY ONCE SENDING MEDICINES FOR HIS AILING FATHER AND LATER GOT HIM TREATED BY YOUR DOCTORS IN LILAWATI HOSPITAL MUMBAI. NOBODY KNOWS ABOUT IT EXCEPT A FEW IN JAIPUR. THROUGH THE YEARS WE HAVE READ ABOUT SEVERAL PHILANTHROPIC DEEDS OF YOURS WHERE YOU HELPED YESTERYEAR ACTORS AND OTHERS IN BAD TIMES. IN FACT MR VISHAL SHOULD KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOVED AND RESPECTED SO MUCH BECAUSE YOU AND JAYAJI ARE SUCH GREAT HUMAN BEINGS.YOU BOTH ARE ASSOCIATED WITH RED CROSS, BLOOD BANKS, EYE DONATION AND SPASTIC CHILDREN. YOU ARE A UN AMBASSADOR FOR POLIO ERADICATION. WHAT MORE DOES ONE EXPECT FROM SUCH A BUSY MAN..WE SALUTE YOU AND QUOTE YOUR EXAMPLE TO MANY OTHERS, WHO HAVE THE MONEY AND TIME BUT NO DESIRE TO SPEND IT WISELY.REGARDS.
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
DEAREST AMITJI,
VERY GOOD EVENING SIR,
READ YOUR LAST POST IN WHICH YOU ANS. TO VISHAL.THROUGH IT WE REALLY CAME TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE SO MANY OTHER PROBLEMS CAME ACROSS DURING CHARITY.
SIR,I M AGREE WITH YOU THAT EVERY BODY TRIES TO BLAME CELEBRITIES,
BUT THEY NEVER PEEP INTO THRERE OWN HEART,WHAT THEY DID FOR A SINGLE PERSON.
WELL SIR,NOW A DAYS A SON DONT WANT TO HELP HIS OWN FATHER IN OUR SOCIETY AND THEY WANT MR. AMITABH BACCHHAN SHOULD DO ALL .
I M A VERY SENSITIVE LADY BUT TODAY I CAME TO KNOW THAT MR.BACCHHAN IS MORE MORE SENSITIVE.
IN MY PREVIOUS POST I WROTE YOU SIR ,I DOES NOT SOUND GOOD BUT PURANI KAHAWAT HAI……………..HATHI CHALTA HAI TO………………..
REST YOU KNOW.
RASHMI M.
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
DEAR SIR,
MR VISHAL TOSHNIWAL CAN GO TO HELL AND YOU HAVE RIGHTFULLY BLASTED THIS IDIOT TO SMITHEREENS.WELL DONE I LOVED YOUR REPLY.IDIOTS LIKE VISHAL TOSHNIWAL SHOULD BE DEALT IN THIS FASHION ONLY.WE ARE WITH YOU.PLEASE TAKE CARE.WILL WRITE AGAIN.
BEST WISHES AND WARM REGARDS
HIMMAT SINGH GREWAL
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Hi Amitji,
Just read your blog. You seem to be giving it to some guy who really deserved it!! Yes, it is only for you to know about all the charity work you have done.
Anyway you have seen the highs & lows of life ……… and lived to tell the tale & inspire millions. I love the way you write, you are a natural.Guess some of your babuji’s genes have been passed on to your literary skills as well.
I have enjoyed most of the movies. Keep rocking. Have a good day.
love, hugs & prayers,
Ruchi
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
hi abji
well said ! people in your position will know better than anyone how difficult it gets in such situations.its easier for some person sitting in some corner commenting ’cause ,you help a person ..he will be happy and sometimes the same person you’ve helped in past will curse you for not helping him today ’cause you cant keep doing this always ….it gets difficult ! thats life!
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Some problem is there, I am not able to connect
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
….and i saw rushes of Taalisman today looks awesome shining armour & all.best of luck
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Dear Mr B,
The work you and your family have done is very admirable. My family believes in the same theory. Good deeds should be done and forgotten. They should not be advertised. By advertising a good deed you take away its essence.
For the benefit of others I would like to mention a few things that I know of done by you and your family.
Ashwariya and your advertisements for Polio drive.
Advertisements for Lead India, by Times of Inida.
Building a school for Girls from your own money and not like the first political family that uses the Tax Payers money.
Adopting the two girls and sponsoring their education.
Jayaji’s association with the Neem Foundation.
Ashwariya being the first actor who pledged to donate her eyes.
Well this is all that I can remember right now.
-Vikas.
Big B Yahoo Group.
Kolkata.
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
Even I get annoyed when I see these accusations against you. First of all, I did read somewhere that you did help that nurse and that you said you don’t remember everyone that took care of you because you were in a semi coma. I have also read that you do help some people when they ccome to your house and that you even gave someone money to cover his transportation costs. I remember reading that you paid for a girl’s surgery and some children’s education. I know that many people who give to charities do not want to advertise it to the world and would rather remain anonymous. I’m glad you have finally addressed this issue.
Love,
Rochelle
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
Hi Mate,
Here is something to melt down that annoyance of yours.
Today is National Kissing Day in UK !!!
So going down memory lane…here’s a Naughty song on Kisses.
Jumma Chumma De De
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MrVTdxKnIs
And leaving you with some poems on X X X X
Hope you and the others enjoy
Lips
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/lips-3/
Lend me your Lips
http://www.aparnaonline.com/lips.html
Delicate Kisses
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/delicate-kisses/
Regards
Aparna
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Yo you are a G MAN.
I’m never messing with you MAN.
Lets just bust VISHAL TOSHNIWAL face up together. TWAT.
PEOPLE LIKE him REALLY MAKE ME ANGRY. U GET ME.
no ONE hurts bachans feelings.
ive got a idea to get him back. In your next movie, name the villain VISHAL TOSHNIWAL and kill him at end.
RESPECT
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Hi Sir,
This is shiva from chennai. This is the first time i am into your blog. I have lot of questions in general about life, career and so on, which i would like to ask you.Thanks to tech, an ordinary person like me can get in touch with you. Kindly advice how can i send you my questions.
It would be of great help like a youngster to me to get advice from such an icon
like you.
Thanks
Shiva
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
dearest sir ,
i m a great fan of yours,as today sunday,i thought to review all your previous post.i wanted to see your earlier photographs with quotes of shri h. r.
bacchhan ji but i could not found,in all the previous post your recent phtograph are there. sir please do something so we can them as it was earlier.
thank you in anticipation.{dont know wether you wil read it or not}
rashmi m.
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
bravo i not only agree but also appauld .well done amitabh this was and is reqd to tell all these people that who r they to q u about ur personal acts which benefit other people. u must not advertise,or boast. i am proud of u.
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Dear Sir I am really very sorry for MR VISHAL TOSHNIWAL’s wrongful accusation, You know some of peoples are very rude and raise meaningless issues to highlight. so please make yourself comfortable because those pleoples never understand, so just ignore. i love n respect you,
take care n have a great time ahead….. this is my first time on your blog,,, n it’s great,,, bye bye
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Hmmm.. you jotted it very well Mr.Bachchan.
A single person cant change the world; but one single person can surely change a moment he/she is presently in. And the world is full of infinite such moments.
I liked the way you explicated your response to such an issue. I myself have been reading about this particular ‘nurse who’s suffering’ matter, and yes a doubt also arose in my mind the other day, that is Mr.Bachchan really not doin anythin? But then, since i know you and admine you thro ur medium of work, and do not know that nurse, i questioned myself these things:-
. do i know for real that nurse honestly did her job when nursing you?
. do i know for real that nurse really needs help and any aid from Mr.Bachchan?
. do i know for real that Mr.Bachchan didnt or did do anythin to support her?
. Is it right that i should comment n ask such a prying question to Mr.Bachchan about this?
. Can i count what all goods have “I” done till now?
. is it right on my behalf that i should be thinking of all this wheni have a duty and liking of my work, my life, my people, my society?
What a pleasant world it would be if every one of us is workin, smiling, treating each other politely and helping each other in whatever we can or whatever way one deserves.
God is even for all of us!
Have a happy time ahead to all of you!
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Hi Sir,
I am writing you for the first time,and the feeling is amazing,words can’t express it.Sir I want to know why is it that today every other celebrity is having
something or the other to comment against you.Everbody is trying to pull you in a controversy.We all know you,your past,your present and we all love and admire you also we don’t want all this.Your family was ,is and should remain above all this so called “Politics”
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
zindgi
khushnuma hai to
kisi shaayar ki vajah se !
yaa khuda
pet humen
jeene kahan deta hai !
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Bravo !!!
Sir we like for what you are. You are the super human being.
Love n Respect,
Ranjit,Blore
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Hi Amitabh
Can you really throw a stone back at everyone who throws stones at you? Do you really think it will help those folks who want to get some juice out of you? One of the hardest things as humans, I believe is to be able to take critisicm, be it correct or incorrect. In my opinion you are just giving fodder to journalists who would like to provoke you and then quote you out of context - not that anyone will care anymore because your thoughts are penned down well, and recieved well by those who really care. On the other hand may be you are just expressing yourself in this medium, in which case we must congratulate you because you are really doing a great job!
One more thing that I have noticed that may or may not be of use to you is that it is hardest to control our own minds. Sometimes my mind thinks thoughts about somebody - why does this guy wear a dirty shirt - cant he even wash his clothes - always stinking, then next day when the person wears a clean shirt the mind thinks - what is he trying to show off now? You may be better than myself in this, but to me it is the hardest to be able to control my own mind. I find that I can be a much better if I can only control my own mind. Hopefully the time I waste wont be something I regret on my death bed, by when it will be too late.
Regards
Nitin
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Hello Sir,
This is for the first time i am replying to your blog though I have followed it since beginning.
I totally abide by your point and would like to just point out something. How many people in this country do ever remember the nurses who have served them?? I dont find any point in accusing someone even if the accuser is among the greatest philanthrope of all time.
Its good you take matters seriously and reply to the posts which have accused you, but we would certainly like to hear your opinion on the matters of national concerns which might not be related to you for e.g. Nuclear deal etc. I understand the problem you might encounter while writing on these topics as it certainly would become a “BREAKING NEWS” but your views on things not directly related to your life would be highly appreciated provided it does not generate another controversy or disturbs your peace of mind.
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Good on you, Mr. Bachchan. I fully agree with you. One should not point a finger without knowing facts. This is applicable to media, as well.
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
And a person of stature must have seen enough of such behaviors.
I have been quietly following your blog from Day 30 or so. And almost religiously, I have silently mused about your thoughts, reactions and feelings that you so well have been putting into words on the blog. And I must admit I have tried to understand you better as a person via your posts. But I never felt the alarming need to respond to any of those posts. However, today’s post compels me to do so as it probably comes out as the strongest among all those that I have read. Surely, some people might say that you found a scapegoat (Mr. Vishal, in this case) to haggle with and create a post that will generate talk. In my case too, sometimes I admired you for lashing out at people and sometimes, I did wonder whether you were using this blog as platform to garner publicity. But this dual nature of admiration and skepticism is, as you might agree with me, a part of human nature.
But with due respect and without digressing the issue, today’s post taught me two things. One - “Do your job and fight tooth and nail if someone is wrong about you, even if it tarnishes the dignity of your public perception.”, and two- “How difficult it is for people with public recognition to even do something as trivial as charity, but doing it nonetheless. And there is nothing wrong if you cannot reach out to everyone.”
As a young lad, who looks forward to becoming some”ONE” some day from a some”THING” today, these are lessons that I will keep with me forever. For this post, I don’t want to congratulate you or applaud you. Just want to appreciate the fact that you posted it so that I could learn something.
Warm Regards,
Maulik Chandarana
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Hi Amitji , I agree completely with all that you have written in response to Vishal’s question/accusation. Even though you are a public figure, Charity is something very personal and a celebrity like yourself has every right to make it known publicly or not . Also , I would like to make Vishal aware about the initiative that you have about Global Warming . Best Regards Nitn
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Please ignore such unethical comments from unethical people|; you are way above them. For every 1 person who think like Mr.TOSHNIWAL there are atleast 1 million people who think different and support you.
So please take care of yourself.
I remember watching a video that was released in early 90s called ‘Follow the STAR’ and that’s when I actually got a glimpse of the class and modesty that personifies you as Mr. Bachachan.
Love you hamesha
Vishal
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July 6th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Koi bhi aira gaira natthu khaira, bina soche samjhe besir pair ka koi bhi bebuniyaad aarop laga de, to koi kab tak tak bardaasht karega. sabra ki bhi aakhir koi seema hoti hai.Main khud aise kai logon ko jaanta hoon jinki aapne aarthik madad ki, jabki aap khud pareshaan the. Ek photographer ne bataaya ki aapne na kewal madad ki balki usko manaa bhi kiya ki iska jikr kisi se mat karna. Us din mere dil mein aapke prati sammaan aur badh gaya.Aapki baaten dilchasp bhi hoti hain, shikshaaprad bhi. Satyamev jayate.–MITHILESH, Oshiwara
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
SIRJI
A FITTING REPLY…….
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Mr Bachchan,
yet to receive the star sign / name of jayaji’s mother, jayaji and ash. this is for temple ( ganapathy temple ,near my house )offering and not for any cheap publicity. leave it if you feel this as a short cut to get publicity. Am not having ur phone number / e mai. hence routing this thro this blog. where am making a public request.
thanks and bye
sankar
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Dear Big B,
Indeed you were too hard on the guy. Big B, Rakhee Gulzar your once upon a time co-star has once commented u both are of the same nature. She said that you are a very moody person, just like her. Is it true? What is she doing nowadays? Just get me some news about her. It seems she has just vanished from the scene like some actresses.
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Coooooooooool,Sir.Everybody thinks you above a human being and you are not wrong ,their expectations from you are beyond your human existence.You have been worshipped like Gods at many places in our country and people do abuse even the Heavens above at times.It is true the nurses ,the doctors even a common person who would cross your path some day would start treating themselves as very fortunate person,by the position you hold in their eyes.So you are bearing for that and nothing else.I might be sounding a bit odd,but for me Mr. Amitabh Bachchan so angry in real life ,is like,Oh God.
So regards and respects to you and without my saying i know you would continue with your good work as a human being and lots of people adore you,simply said.Love
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Lesson for Vishal: WHEN YOU THROW A STONE AT A TREE IT GIVES BACK FRUITS.
You threw a stone at AB, u got back the fruit. It might taste bitter now but its effect will benefit you in the long run.
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Sir,
First of all it is my pleasure to have direct interaction with through net. What kind of memory you have of your school days in Nainital. When did you last visit there ? Kindly have a look on http://www.merapahad.com/forum/index.php?topic=129.0. Some of the photos will surly refresh you memories of school days spent in Devbhomi Uttarakhand in Nainital.
M S Mehta
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Dear Sir,
This is a double edge sword. If u talk about charities, people (mostly media) will call it cheap publicity. If you dont talk about it, they will say that you dont do enough, just like the whole Marathi issue.
I feel this is the price people pay who are famous. I dont know what is the solution but the way you have handled these tricky situations is quite close to the best.
Regards,
Tanuj
P.S. This is my first post on your blog. i hope you will read it and i hope to keep writing.
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
hello isr i wud be really grateful if u would read my story. u are some1 that i really admire n i would like u to comment on my first story that i wrote.
i’ll learn from the bad comments and be motivated from the good ones.
thankin u in advance. anooshka
Life is a beautiful poem written with wonderful words. The rhythm makes you slow down and breathe: humourous words make you smile, phrases laced with grief draw out some tears, wistful words elicit a reaction and overall the poem generates an observation. A poem is best understood when it ends but its true worth is realised after continuous assessment of the underlying meaning of the words. The same process takes place when we go through different stages of life but the true appraisal of this puzzle is known only after experiencing these moments, difficult or otherwise.
I, Sarah Jane, trouble maker and collector had to achieve this piece of wisdom the hard way around. I was born in a very wealthy family in every sense of the word; relatives, money, comfort, luxury, values, reputation, we had it all. On top of it, I lived on a wonder island where life was so easy that you could fall into monotony due to lack of drama. But I was different right from the beginning: I was born with classical features of a Creole girl: I had curly hair, natural tan, big mischievous eyes and many other features that none of my siblings had. Mama always said that she was positive that I was not hers: when the midwife placed me in her arms, I was soooo unlike her but papa loved me right away since I resembled his much loved aunt. While growing up, mama had to face a lot of problems since I was always up to some new techniques of enjoying which did not amuse the neighbours. But then they always seemed uptight when it came to take it easy since in the rich neighbourhood, it was only about having a neat reputation and keep on rolling in moolas.
However I was not treading on the same path because when everyone adhered to rules, I would allow the decorum to take the high way while I would go my own way. In short I was Tarzan personified in the Jane version. Even though mama always berated me for my disheveled looks and my rowdy behaviour, my uncles, papa, aunts and grandma always stood up for me in some way or the other. I learnt early on that mama considered my behaviour appalling because I was a girl but still loved me the way I was- then no a little bit more when I behaved as a socialite butterfly instead of a ram shackled train. Life was so beautiful back then, I was so happy, my elder sis was the perfect daughter, I was the monkey, and my little sis was the baby most sought after. The three of us would keep mama on her toes; papa worked with my uncles and the household was busy yet a very happy one. But the only constant thing in the world is change and so was the perfect family picture.
When I was 9, the family business went bankrupt and everything in our life fell apart. Since everyone was wired, we all drew apart: everyone was to find new jobs and pay old debts. The share of debts was split and papa had a mountain of things to accomplish yet he remained strong. No one ever said anything but the cosy atmosphere had changed into unbearable tension. The house built by granddad was sold and it was decided that each one would live separately; grandma cried a lot but then she decided to live with us.
We moved to a small three bedroom house. I shared my room with my two sisters, grandma lived in one of the rooms and mama and papa lived in the remaining one. For me the whole world had crashed. Not only I had to share my space, the room was very small for a person with such an independent streak like mine, I had difficulty adjusting. I had been pampered enough to do as I please without being accountable to anyone but I had never hurt anyone’s feelings. However this new state of life drew the worst out of me. I would throw tantrums every now and then and then realising that I was only causing distress to my anguished parents, I would close the door and cry hard, really hard. Grandma understood me and helped me through this difficult phase. I tried to make it easy on everyone by helping mama and tending to household chores. I was beginning to adjust my lifestyle when tragedy struck again, soon after my 13th birthday grandma passed away. That day for the first time I saw papa breaking down. It broke my heart and since I was not used to display weak emotions I just continued to behave like the rotten kid.
I would steal money from papa to indulge myself, I would make many excuses not to attend school and I would do anything except studying. My grades at school lowered drastically and so did my behaviour at home. One fine evening, papa called me to his desk and without saying a word slapped me- he knew that I had stolen from him and that I used to splurge money on expensive items. I started crying again. In those days, crying was routine since tears rolled at every opportunity. Papa made me stand outside in the dark and closed the door. I felt cold; my inquisitive neighbour peeped outside her window and drew it back when I started calling her names. I wiped the tears each time it flooded my face anew. After the longest hour on earth, my father came out with my mama and my sis. He hugged me and started to cry and soon everyone was crying. I felt really guilty but then my actions were above me and no matter what I tried, I could not overcome the feeling of inadequacy that washed over me every time I saw the house in a mess and not in the glittering polished look. I asked for forgiveness and went to sleep. I cried till my pillow was streaming and then mama came to sleep by my side.
That day I realized that every one understood each other but since the phase was so difficult to digest, every one tried to cope on their own. That day I told mama how I felt: I poured my fear, my insecurities, my anxiety all of it that had been buried deep down on her lap as if I expected her to kiss away the pain as she would do when I skinned my knee, fell off the tree. But she did a wave of magic; she cried with me and said that she was sorry for the turn of events even though she was not to be blamed. That moment magnified the love I had for my mama. She was easing the pain away by understanding the predicament I faced despite going through numerous hassles herself. So I made myself a promise: to make an additional effort to go through the crisis.
From that day onwards, I tried to behave accordingly and the conflicts reduced considerably. I turned into a cold blooded person -so cold that could give an iceberg serious competition and at home I remained as detached as I could be. Sometimes, my guard would fall and consequently emotions would surface. Time passed I was sixteen without anything sweet happening and then when I passed seventeen many events occurred that made me wish that I had not been born. For instance on summer nights, I would hear mosquitoes, cockroaches and see lizards making their usual rounds. Once I got really fed up and became a serial cockroach killer. I felt really bad to take my wrath on these creatures but they were such a nuisance. Soon the room was filled with a rotten smell and I opened the windows and went to the bathroom to slash some water on my face. The door of the bathroom was white when I was closing that door I heard an odd sound and instantly reopened it. There in the corner lay a crushed lizard with blotches of red spreading on the door. With superhuman effort, I cleaned the mess and took a cold bath due to the unavailability of the heater. I cried again under the shower and after dressing I got out of the house and went to cry against a tree I had grown rather fond of in the past years. I cried till late and re-entered like a thief and went back to bed with the burden of the pain considerably diminished: nonetheless the pain was still there, it always lingered.
The second time when I felt the bulk of such a pain was when tired from a long journey one Sunday; I decided to cut short the route by stopping in a village next to mine instead of taking a taxi in town. It had been a fine day; I went to visit my aunt and enjoyed with her. While I was waiting on the bus stop, I remembered the moments spent in my old aunt’s company and smiled by myself happy knowing that I had made a vulnerable person’s day. Apart from me there were two elder ladies on their stop and we all waited together. The clouds were forming in the sky and suddenly I felt anxious since there was still no sight of my bus. After a few minutes, the bus of the elder ladies came and they went leaving me alone on the stop. My bus should have been there a long time now but still there was no sight. Suddenly it started to rain and in the few minutes that ticked, the road was desert with no one in view. While the rain was coming down I stood straight and waited. I was sick with anxiety and was dripping wet. At some point of time I felt water streaking down my face and realised that knots that had formed in my belly had taken the stance of tears. I tasted salt and felt the bitterness spread all over. I felt hurt, betrayed, tired, forgotten and infinitely sad. I realised that if I was gone no one would really bother. My family would mourn and then my memories would be cast aside.
After waiting for a solid hour I walked all the way home. On the way I considered hitchhiking but decided against in case it would cause more trouble than good. When I finally reached home, no one bothered to ask me anything. For all the troubles that I had undergone, I had hoped that they would at least be worried that I was late so I expelled a weary sigh and was glad to reach home until I took in what was happening. I found everyone sipping tea and having chocolate cake in the cosy TV room. The only thing mama said was “oh you are wet”: tears welled up again as disappointment crashed over me, I said nothing and quietly went to the bathroom for a shower. I would have loved to drown my sorrows in a bath tub but since it was not available, I had to make it up with the shower itself. I allowed myself the luxury of the water running from the faucet above my head until I heard mum screaming because I was using up precious energy and reluctantly let go. I dried and went to bed and cried again. Finally I had found a pattern. I was not a bad person but being hurt drew the worst out of me since I could not bear it all. So every time I had to overcome the pain, I had to scream to take the steam out, I had to cry to take the frustration out, I had to sleep to wash out the residual tiredness due to the exertion and I had to indulge myself to boost up my spirits.
There I had it right. From early on I had it all easy that’s why I could not accept the change and part of me was still hoping that the situation will change. I may mull over things but I am not going to allow it to destroy me. But life was not fair: it made me only to break me. But I will find a way out as I did when I was a kid. Grandma always said that the night does not last long and I know that the rays of happiness will soon rip the cover of grief to shreds and give way to a sunny blue sky. I am still waiting for new horizons to open up and allow me to smooth the pains of the past if not to completely eradicate them. Eventually, I, Sarah Jane the princess of problems will surely achieve that goal and it will be my revenge on the sufferings. Since according to Marcus Aurelius, “the art of living is more like that of wrestling than of dancing; the main thing is to stand firm and be ready for an unseen attack.” But then he also rightly pointed out that “your life is what your thoughts make it.” So with positive thoughts, here comes Sarah Jane……….
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
I fully agree to what you have said or explained. I believe that being a public figure has many cons and one of it is being repeatedly accused and seeking justification and clarification from the media, common man.
I thank and appreciate you for taking out your valuable time in addressing again the point raised by your admirers.
I too have a question in my mind for past some years. I dont know the facts and hence i seek clarification from you as i do not have any other means of communication to reach you. During my younger days i had tried to call you but the gatekeeper, rightly so, refused to transfer the call to you.
Would be obliged if you can someday clarify the below doubts. I say doubts because i know that much of what i know is just been a hype so as to make the issue lucrative. Please do not feel offended. My objective is only to seek clarification and not play the blame game.
1. I hear rumours that when ABCL was in a dire states, you had closed down the company and went to USA. There you depicted yourself as an NRI and then encashed the entire amount of ABCL and later on returned back to India. The impact was that the shareholders were in rags and you pocketed all the gains.
2. Why have predicted yourself as a farmer and acquired land. I believe that your profession is being ACTOR but why have you depicted yourself as a FARMER to acquire the lands. I understand that there are some exemptions and financial benefit in doing so, but i know that there is something more behind it. Something which is far better and cleaner that i am not aware of. Hence forgive me for my ignorance.
There is a line from the movie Spiderman “With great power comes great responsibility” which i thought is appropriate for you.
I hope that you will understand that admirers like me who have always treated as an IDOL dont want a tarnished image of yours lingering in my mind and hence today after fighting within myself about whether to continue to suffer within or clear the matters with my IDOL. I raise the above questions.
Would be glad if you can help me in getting peace. You can also reply to me on sandeep050379@gmail.com.
Regards and lots of love,
Sandeep Das
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Well Done Mr. Bachchan! U r so right - wud be interesting to see what Vishal has done in this lifetime to help out a soul! He conveniently points out a finger - that’s easy, isn’t it ?
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Uncle
Hi, its been a long time since I visited your blog. My team was in Delhi for a review so all my time was spent working. It was dad’s birthday yesterday (his first without my ma) was busy with him the whole day.
uncle, you shouldnt bother about any such people, you know what you do and the god sees and knows everything. We are sent by him and are answerable to only him.
I am sorry please dont take this like a lecture, I have loved you for years now, of course you are good human being and you try your best in all possible ways. As you have said you do this for yourself and not to show anyone.
Ap na mast raha karo. Chillax karo aur jo apko acha lage karo.
I saw sholay today at Zee Cinema for 37th time , I was so happy watching this. Please tell Jaya auntie she is so beautiful. I love Dharam pa ji’s belt buckles and your lovely jacket.
Bye Uncle.
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
“What are you doing as a citizen?” Are you really that naive to think everyone has the same platform as you to make a difference. I don’t know Vishal, but I speak for many like Vishal when I say, we all do things in our means and capacities to help out. Sometimes a dollar or two can make as much difference as a million! Take for example Senator Obama’s campaign…yes they could’ve taken a huge chunk from people like you, but they chose us instead, the common man to make whatever amount of donation one could make. Does that mean it doesn’t have the ability to make a difference?? The platform you enjoy needs to be used very responsibily however. Never ever forget that people put you on that pedestal. Ofcourse you don’t have to advertise the charities you are involved in, but if questioned, well….it comes with the territory. You are answerable to the millions that admire you…I’m not one of them. Vishal does not have to answer to anyone but his own conscience. Do you think anyone here would give a flying “you know what” for the charities he is involved with?? So stop being so ridiculous. All he meant to say was stop complaining about all the crap that you’ve been talking about lately and get to some substantial blogging!! Last time I checked, you were approaching 70…aND FAST!
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Amitabh Ji, Namaskar
Yaad nahi aa raha hai, kab se aap ko jaanta hoo. Matlab mere kaunsi umar me maine aapko first time dekha yah pasand kiya. Abhi 30 year ka hu. Itna jaroor yaad hai. Coolie wala mishape ke baad maine 2 days Khana nahi khaya tha. Jaisa ki Maa batati hai. Mujhe yaad nahi. Kabhi socha bhi nahi aap se sakhshatkar ho, lagta hai kuch bol hi nahi payenge.
Sir mai Ajmer se hu, aapko kai baar alag alag dharmik jagah par jaate hua dekha (Media ke through), suna (Media ke through) lekin kabhi aapko Garib Nawaz ke choukhat par nahi suna gaya, kahte Ajmer wahi aate hai jinhe Khwaja Bulate hai. I don’t know abt urs feeling for other communal places. Aur kabhi Pushkar ke darshan karte hua bhi nahi dekha gaya.
Sir, Plz dono jagah jaroor aaye. Pata nahi sayad tab kisi bhir mai se aapko dekh saku. Aur agar aap ek baar bata denge kab aa rahe hai tho aapse mil lenge.
Sir kabhi kabhi aapki kuch filmo ko dekh kar aap se poonchne ki iccha hoti hai kyu kiya aapne yah film. Lekin baad mai sochta hu, jis taraf mai bhi kai kaam karta hoo par mujhe pata hota hai yah sahi nahi hai, lekin use nahi karne ka koi karan nahi hota hai, sayad aisa hi kuch aapke saath hua honga.
Sir, mai aapke blog se ek cheez humesha churata hu, shaama chahunga uske liye. woh hai aap ke photo ke sath likha hua line aapke pujye pitaji ke.
Use mai apne gmail acount ka tag line banata hu with name of repected Late. Hariwansh Rai Bachchan. Aur mere circle ke friend kahte hai kya baat hai aajkal Reading ke liye time nikal leta hai.
Ek Do baar maine is baat ko suna aur impression mara but andar se kuch mujhe pareshan kar raha tha, next time when one of my friend ask abt tag line i mailed ur page url address to all my friend.
Kya batayu Sir kya aaram mila mujhe jaise mujhe kuch alag sa mila ho… kya main nahi janta tha.
Aaj ke liye itna hi sir,
Aapke pariwar ke sabhi ko mera Namaskar
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Anger…
amitabh bachan a angry young man. his anger is constructive. life is not a bed of roses. life is the road of fire. thats like agnipath…agnipath…agnipath. every youth want to construct his mind by his thinking.I kamini mohan pandey think like amit ji philosophy. I hope every person can construct his mind according to his anger… Every one has the right to speak truth. truth always speak sangharsh of life .
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Vishal
I would also like to know what are you doing about the important matters in society it is very easy to question others
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
well said mr. bachchan,
the guy needs 2 b told off, n u rightly did the best way u could have made ur thoughts crossed over 2 him…………people like him should n Ought 2 b told that juss b’coz sum1 is a big celebrity doesn’t give the others thechance 2 take a dig at them………….2 start , i bet u r one of the very few persons 2 have put india on the global map………….no other indian movie star has had such a big impact on global audience as u had…………even in a country like france which r almost aliens 2 the language being used in indian movies…………u were the very first indian actor 2 have being waxed here in london at madam tussads n the rest juss kind of followed……………
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
hi amit sir,
this is first time i am reading ur blog….
i think the wrong words doing rounds about you are nothing but means of satisfying the jealousy of other people….
you are my hero whether you do socail charity or not…..for you have given indian cinema that such accusing won’t affect your fans…
any way nice reading you…
since i am the first one to comment can i have a little prize….
plz can you visit this 17 year old’s blog http://www.tales-oflife.blogspot.com
only after finishing your works and plz comment….
thnx…
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Every year, the first showers of monsoon bring the news that AB’s bungalow was flooded. Saddens me. I will like to examine the area and house plans to suggest a solution.
For my intro, may visit my website.
Regards
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Dear Amit Ji
Please don’t make your-self suffer with such wrong accusations, as some people who can’t understand won’t be able to appreciate, in colloquial Hindi - ‘Bandar kya jaane adrak ka swayd’.
This just reflects the narrow-mindedness & naivety within them. Vishal, its not one person driven world, contribution made by each and everyone living on this planet matters. So Why, question or single out one person?
I believe, faith is “unquestionable” and only “answerable” to oneself.
Do agree, facts don’t require proof to stand correct, Why should the details be given ! A good deed is never forgotten, once good is done should not be propagated.
AmitJi, Please don’t spoil your day pondering on such things.
Hope, Ash is overcoming weakness after measles, Jaya ji ‘s Mom and the electrician recuperating from accident.
You have great day ahead.
Well its almost mid-night here. I have busy week ahead, so was last one (missed posting on blog
), worked through weekends and late nights …HHHAA…..typical database and IT issues @ work.
Will try to ctch up
Regards & Lots of Love
Take care
Meghana
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Hi Amitji,
I’m sure you are aware of what you mean to the people of India, how much you are respected and admired!
Its not important to justify yourself to others evertime right? I felt bad that such a comment was made on you and you took it so seriously.
May be next time if someone makes such a comment on you,just ignore it!
One incident happened with me last month. I had met Shah Rukh for the first time and was completely thrilled. I told my dad about it and asked him what would he do if he met Shah Rukh.My dad replied if i get to know Shah Rukh is walking outside my also i wont move from my place,but if I get to know Amitabh is 3km away from here i’d go running to meet him.
loads of love,
Priyanka
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Amitji,
Great ! Let us slap each and every attempt who himself crticising without doing anything.Vishal is one of them.
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Mr. Bachchan,
I applaud you for taking to task what that blogger Vishal wrote. It’s obvious that the person was highly uninformed, judgmental, and had an ax to grind. I think all of us who live in reality know that you and your family do an awful of charity work. We know that you and your family are involved in trying to help people and society on many levels. All of us applaud your efforts and your families efforts. One does not have to announce, brag, or flaunt every charitable act they do for society as that would be very distasteful and inappropriate.
All that matters is that the charity work has been done and that people have been helped. There is no need to prove anything to anyone in the end. I also agree that people who constantly complain about what others are doing for society need to look in the mirror and concentrate on what they are actually doing for society as a whole. People need to police themselves and stop worrying and being judgmental about what others are doing with their lives.
Best wishes!!
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
I completely agree with you and support you as a strong human being, who made his life and career without anyone else’s help. I really admire you, the way you have fought with every difficulty and stood up against each problem in your life.
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Good response. Charity and goodwill are personal decisions, and the exisitance of, or the lack of, should not be questioned. Not to anyone.
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
hello sir g
i dont kno y they are barking on u….
dont worry sarkar,,
we all are with u
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
hello sir,i again watched sarkar raj,u just rock just saw the trailors of gtgh.
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Dear Mr.Bachchan,
It was very refreshing to read your above response. As ordinary citizens we too have our responsibility to return to the community in our own humble way and not expect the few privileged people to carry the burden.
Any social work-physical or monetary is to be done from the heart and not for publicity.
Keep up the silent good work.
Also, I would like to compliment you on your excellent analytical and crisp writing. As a kid I was told to read the TOI for good English but now I think I would recommend reading your blogs instead!
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Mr.Bachchan,
Stop faking us. The argument by you for “the gravity which I take such issues” is also equally fake. Vishal and few others like us are indeed upset over the way you have been ignoring social concerns. You only do a little, get your social footage and then… forget it all. You would comment about Abhi’s health, Your Van lunch, Aishwarya’s german measles (oh, national news you see), Jaya’s mother fall, Press, cuttings, dubbings, how busy are you, how occupied are you, how concerned are you for your electrician… oh, please give us a break Mr. Bachchan. Stop faking us. I and few others have been dying to seek a word from you regarding the fate of the Aishwarya Rai Bachchan School in Barabanki that you (with full family) announced to be operations w.e.f July 01, 2008. The current scene is pathetic. & you have chosen to keep silence. Certainly, either because you are so big to apologise, or the commitment was fake, or the big bang school announcement was just a cheap publicity stunt, or may be you just want to let only your favourite political party to take benefit of the school operations starting. What an irony. Is that not a social crime to raise hopes of those small town girl childs for education and then not deliver it? You should clarify. But I know, you still wont. I also know that you are under no obligation to start school and do charity and all… but once you announced with that high drama, it now certainly becomes your obligation to either deliver the promise or clarify it up.
I am amused at your this audacity of not doing it and still having the guts of writing “the gravity with which I take such issues”. Rubbish
And now you can conveniently ignore this comment, after all, you have all other important issues to write here… your films, your dubbing, your dogs, your cars… who cares about education and social responsibilities???
For God sake, once and all… please speak up on this issue. This is criminally serious and haunting your UP friends.
Madhukar Pandey
Lucknow
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
neki kar,dariya mein daal!
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
SirG,
I stand by you in your annoyance. I am deeply disturbed with the misuse of the liberty you have bestowed upon us. I bow down in shame.
Vinod Agarwal
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
chora ganga kinare wala ke ander ki energy ko use karne ki jaroorat hai . kya is energy ke prayog ke bare mai koi nahi sochata. desh ke nav nirman ko lekar hamare filmmaker ne bahut kam kia . mohi kam phir se kia jane ki jaroorat hai kyoki ek choti si bacchi jassu khti hai purana don jab damdar hai hi tab nay don ki kya jaroorat hai. don ko bhi desh ke bare mai pahle sochana hoga
kamini mohan pandey…
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
ANTHONY BHAI
I AM GLAD TO KNOW THE THINGS YOU DID FOR SOCIAL.ALMIGHTY IS WID YOU
LOVE
ABHISHEK TIWARI
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
hi pratiksha this is nice but some…
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Hi Amitji,
I think there is some problem in date. The latest post of yours is posted by you at July 6, 2008 - 3:44 pm. But the date below its says July 7. 2008. Is it that this post is intended for tomorrow. Also i don’t see any comments on your this post. Is it, all the comments are posted after midnight ?
Just out of curiosity i am asking. Being a regular reader of your blog, i wanted to bring this to your notice.
On a separate note, my comments on your this blog is that truly you our most adorable and lovable angry young man-Hero of Hindustan.
Thanks & Regards,
kallol
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Hello Amitji
I like this!! Gud. I think Vishal deserved it. People like to find fault without checking up for correctness. Also how many of these selfrighteous people have done anything for the poor and needy. I am sure nothing. People who have not sinned only have the right to throw stones!!
Take care
Susheela Das
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Way to go Mr.Bachchan…I am glad you spoke. I know this comment is for a certain user but I couldnt help stop myself…
Love
Ruchy
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
An excellent, passionate response from you. I think the very fact that you feel wounded with this kind of insinuation reveals something about yourself. I have heard completely reliable accounts that attest to many extraordinary acts of ‘charity’ on your part, in every sense of the word. I am not at liberty to mention those here nor would I wish to embarrass you by doing so. I will only say that I pity those who come up with such insinuations from time to time as I do not believe (and I say this based on ‘knowledge’) that there is a bigger example than yours in the industry, even in these matters!
I can however relate a story that appeared in Screen many years ago. This was written by the veteran journalist, Ali Peter John. K A Abbas [the director who launched you (I repeat this detail for the benefit of readers) in Saat Hindustani, a profoundly interesting film, and one where you started your career playing a ‘Muslim’; this latter intertwining continues in your career of course, in your foundational film Deewar where Vijay is ‘protected’ by the ‘786′ badge, an important number in Islamic lore, there are other examples most notably Coolie, a film not unimportant for your career or indeed your ‘life’, here too the badge re-emerges..) fell on really hard times later in life and at one point in the late 70s he was in the hospital unable to take care of his bills. You found out about this somehow, took care of the bills and told the doctor not to let Abbas now about this. Ali Peter John said he found out about this quite accidentally (he discovered this about 10-15 years after the events happened) and does not know if Abbas ever found out the truth. But his point was that there are stories in the film industry relating to you where you’ve done things that you’ve in a similar way kept secret.
It is precisely this ’secret’ that surpasses perhaps even the original act of charity. Because by doing so you remove the act of charity from any economy of celebrity and so forth. Such an act cannot be written about, you cannot be praised for it etc. It is a completely anonymous act. In the instance I’ve just related you did not even wish K A Abbas to learn the truth. I should also remind readers here that at the time these events happened (in Ali Peter John’s account) you were at the peak of your career. The very moment in a star’s life when a star can most easily lose his or her bearings. Such examples are legion in every industry. But you did not forget K A Abbas..
As I said earlier I pity those who come up with these insinuations..
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Dear Amitabh Ji,
Pranam. It gives me immense pleasure and excitement that I am able to communicate to my reel and real life hero. I am happy to tell you that your liking in my family is now three generations old- my father, myself and now my 3.5 years old daughter Aarzoo. Today I saw Bhoothnath on Moser Baer CD with my daughter and wife and still trying to answers the never ending questions of Aarzoo about Bhoothnath.
Amitabh Ji, I am from Ranchi and now working at Wardha (Maharashtra) with a company which promotes livelihood of rural people. I have been always taking pride in quoting your dialogue of the film Saat Hindustani “Main Ranchi Ke Hindpiri Mohalle ka rahne wala hoon”.
Ab aur kya likhoon, we salute you as a woderful actor and a wonderful person, do accept our good wishes to you and your family. Your reply to this would be a treasure for me and would keep my hope alive to meet you in person.
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
I guess MR.BACHCHAN answered your question & has genuinely replied back. May be he is hard on you. But befor comenting or questioning him just think tht he is a celebrity not a social worker responsible for each and every person. Jus read his reply and anlayze tht he has a valid answer for your question. Why are celebrities held responsible if thy dont work for a cause its totally thier wish and there lives are already under scan by media. After reading his comment i am seriously with him and pls before questionning some one ask yorself wht have u done as a responsible citizen. JUs because he is celebrity he shold work for all social causes i don think so….
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
well said
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July 6th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Mr amitab bachachan,
u r right sir. i m a big fan of urs. most probably, u r targeted only bcoz u r successful and a few people r jealous with u.
plesase carry on the good work u have done in ur each and every film.
i might be greedy bt i m expecting a reply from u sir..
bye
take care
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July 6th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Sir i think you right….and i would like to ask a question and hope you will answer that many of us do some work and not answerable to anyone but do you think you are a