Posted on: July 19, 2008 - 9:00 pm
Toronto Hilton, Toronto, Canada July 19, 2008 9:15 am
THANK YOU TORONTO !!
What a show. Incredible, non stop adrenalin !! And the Torontonians, got it right this time, were just unbelievable. They spurred us on and item after item just went like a bomb. This show is packaged so well that all credit should go to the managers for putting in a fantastic presentation. Such an overwhelming experience and all thanks to the prayers and good wishes of all you readers and fans. God looked after us he heard your prayers and He is truly great.
The venue sold out. We had to open the tiers to accommodate more people and the fire marshals and security had the time of their life keeping the vibrant crowds in their seats. The banners that went up from the vociferous crowds, the roar of appreciation with every move on stage and announcements was so up lifting.
I have seen it before and have been there. I am old and a veteran now on such experiences, but for the youngsters I felt proud and happy. A first for them and I hope one that continues for long. Each one of them so full of energy and confidence. Akshay brilliant as always, bringing the house down, Ritesh so lovable, the banners in the audience of ‘Ritesh you Rock’, ‘Bachchans we love you’, just kept popping up, Priety cute and confident, Vishal and Shekhar rocking the place, never ever seen this side of them, their favorite numbers from Om Shanti Om and Bluffmaster and so many other hit films creating a frenzy, Shiamak’s untiring dancers such a delight, their precision and energy so invigorating. The band, dynamite. Abhi and Ash in several of their hit songs, pumping up the audience into a riot of screams and shouts. Not a moment to breathe. It just kept coming wave after wave. So delighted.
Promoters from various other venues came in and informed us that New Jersey and New York are sold out. This is unique for Indian shows. And the enthusiasm on their faces is enough evidence.
I am however shocked and covered in disbelief at being privy personally to a design by certain sections of the media and the fraternity to bring down this show. To kill it, to malign and write it off. This is shameful and disgusting. I have on several occasions spoken of a bias that exists for no reason whatsoever, against us and on each occasion you my readers, have pleaded that I ignore them for greater dignity and character. But I am compelled to talk about it, dignity can take a walk for a while, because it has already started.
Hardly has the sun risen over last nights fantastic show and Vickey from Mumbai Mirror has smsed me, discrediting the sales for the show and quoting the price factor of tickets as reason, brought up most insensitively by a particular journalist in the press conference in Toronto on the eve of the show.
What they never mention and perhaps deliberately are the facts of the conference. Here they are. As soon as this journalist asked this question, he was booed by the rest of the media, an occurrence I have never witnessed before. And the moment his question was over another media member got up and castigated him for his insensivity. Yes, the pricing of the tickets has been mentioned in many of your responses. It has been unaffordable by some. But I do not dictate or control this. The promoters do. And indeed the instant this issue was brought up the promoter interrupted the question and informed the gathering that some immediate alterations had already been made to accommodate those that were finding the price steep. When considerations are being publicly announced at a press meet, you can gauge yourself how emphasis is being given to write the negative only and ignore the positive.
The remark made by the journalist was that the ‘tickets are priced high in order that the Bachchans can jangle their jewelry on stage’ ! A most repulsive remark and one that got instant rebuttal from the media.
(The question is not an original in any case. The Beatle John Lennon first used it in one of his concerts when he was provoking the audience to applaud. He had said ‘ the back seats and the tiers to clap their hands and the front rows to jangle their jewelry’. But it requires a certain honesty and integrity to acknowledge that, one not forthcoming from this journo.)
We are not here for the money. It is an opportunity for us to meet and greet our fans and provide them entertainment for a few hours. That is our wealth and our most prized jewelry. Nothing more. We want to put up a show that reflects the technical finesse and quality of any other in the western world and yes in order to do that a cost is involved. This is between the producers and the promoters, not us. I would be happy to do a concert free and have done so on many an occasion.
So all ye readers of blog and well wishers and fans, you are warned and asked to be prepared for negativity by design to come your way. Not just for the show. In other many aspects too. But you know something. So long as your trust and faith in us exists nothing will deter us. We will labor hard and work through our faults and continue to do so until we become deserving. Those that harbor ill feeling, those that connive, will never share the joy of achievement, the ecstasy of creativity and the adulation of those that love us. We feel blessed to have your affection and love. That is supreme for us. Nothing more.
We rest a while. Last night after the show we all gathered in my room, the cast and crew and production and back slapped and joked and laughed at all the back stage banter and happening. Sometimes that activity has a life of its own. It was a happy and content lot. And as I retired early to my bed I could for long hear their enthusiasm before sleep overtook me.
We travel to Trinidad today and perform there tomorrow night. Wonderful country. Relaxed, laid back, music in the air atmosphere. Fun loving people. Smiling, dancing, affectionate. But of that more later.
Felt honored and privileged to be here Toronto. Thank you. And thank you Mr Prime Minister of Canada for sending your emissary, the Secretary of State to convey your good wishes and welcome to our group. It was a rare distinction.
Long live the bloggers and respondents ! You will be the future, if not one already. An article in the London Times wrote a wonderful piece on how the blog will gradually sound the death knell for critics and critiques. I shall try and put it up once I get back to Mumbai. It argued that individuals having access to the net, will give their own interpretation and assessment of situations, events and creative expositions. The instant and vast spread of the internet will then be accessed by millions even before the morning paper and therefore it wondered, if by that time, an opinion not necessarily adhering to the journal in hand, had not already been made. It would therefore not be essential for a reader to be believe or be influenced by one single by line holder from print. Indeed it would have the option of putting greater faith on what came to it on the blog, perhaps because the bloggers intelligence and acumen in expressing his or her views would and could be more acceptable to the reader. i.e - EXIT CRITIC. FIND ANOTHER JOB !
I have drawn attention to this ever since I heard of the blog and ever since I started expressing myself. I am charmed and happy that the London Times shares similar thought and affection.
My love and admiration,
Amitabh Bachchan
July 19th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Dear Sir,
i was waiting for ur blog for today too read what happened in toronto yesterday but i thought u might be tired hence may take some time to come back to blog . started searching and found this article http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/3253825.cms . was really happy to read it and the response of people. Waiting for you in vancouver . bought tickets got for row 13 wanted in first row but its fien as long as i can see you .
all the best for ur rest of the trip and see you in vancouver
May god be with you always
take care
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
hyy, the concert was amazing and it’s gonna be unforgettable for all of us…especially me. the show was so real……..unfortunately i couldn’t meet u. uncle when r u leaving torornto.
Keep shining!!!!!!!!!
lots of love
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
wow, we r waitng for u to come to our town, NY, on august 15!
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Mr Bachchan,
Congratulations on the show well gone. My Best wishes. I was curious to know where all do you play in US. I stay in Kansas and I wanted to check the nearest venue.
Regards
Gautam
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
Congrates for Amazing show.
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
great news big b……….was waiting to know how the show went…..but how come no coverage or news about it in indian media?bcause it was such a huge hit?…..or they r searching or rather scavanging on some negetive tit bits n cant find them?
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
Dear Amitabh Bachchan,
So happy to hear the show is a success !! : )
Thank you for sharing the experience .
Wish you all the best & God be with you !
With much love.
Tatiana S. USA
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
I am student of class 5 in DPS delhi,and a very big fan of urs..I hope dat u continue entertaining us and act in great movies..
ps : Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is my fav actress..and I luv her vry much…
and today 19 july is my birthday!!!
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Wooohoooooo!!!! Yippppeeeeee!!!
But Boss, I wish organisers had considered Hong Kong as another place for your concert! Offcourse we’ll get the dvd’s of the show later in the future, but watching your live show would be a different high altogether.
Great begining is half work done aye! The first concert has set the tone and decided the fate of the whole tour. Have a great time!
Later
G
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Congratulations Mr.Bachchan on your super successful show & once again wish all the best for the upcoming shows.I know that there are & will be people to pull you dow but I am confident that you will always withstand them rise like a phoenix & we your fans give a damn to these critics let them go to hell. Sandeep Monga
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Great work! Each artiste knows for himself how well or badly he has performed. The voice of your conscience counts first.
Good luck!
Anshu
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
I am student of class 5 in DPS delhi,and a very big fan of urs..I hope dat u continue entertaining us and act in great movies..
ps : Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is my fav actress..and I luv her vry much…
and today 19 july is my birthday!!!
Pappu Cant Dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Mr. Bachchan,
I knew the media would find something negative to write about. Anything to try and make your family look bad.
By all accounts the show was a huge success. I’ve been reading reviews online from those who attended and all have raved writing that it was a OUTSTANDING AND ROCKING NIGHT.
Love to your family.
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Dear Sir,
I wana say only one thing hardworking people never failed. You deserve success of your show.
That’s all
Aniruddh
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
I wanted to see AC show on Aug 9. But due to some reasons, I could not make it. I wish, I meet you at some place where no one knows you and you are freely roaming around. I know there is no such place though.
Good wished to you and your team.
I hope to see it on DVD later.
Regards,
Sanjay
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Dear Amitji, 19 July 2008
By reading whatever you have written as above I can jus say that I am left speechless. Im an ardent fan of yours since I was a child an will always remain one. Its not only Torontonians that rock the entire world be it any country, city, town, village that doesn’t know head an tail of any existing thing maybe required for survival, rocks for you an we all luv you crazyily. Believe me Amitji, you and your family have always managed to steal peoples heart in one way or the other. So please carry on an we too shall continue to luv you as dearly as ever. Cheers / Navlina.
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Hello Sir,
Don’t really know how to address you, but I think that was appropriate. I am a die hard fan of your ever since I got senses…that would be around 7 or 8…now I am 40. Have seen just about all the movies for yours many number of time…over and over again…and still cannot get enough…I guess you already know what we die hard fans usually do!!!…ok won’t waste much time of yours.
I just wanted to know if it is really you that actually types in these blogs of yours…or is it one of your secretaries? I know that answer would probably be…”yes, it is me”. But, even if you do tell me that it is you…it would be kind of bit hard to believe and digest to think that you actually find time to jott down even one liners for yours fans.
To know that it is really you that types it in would mean the whole world to me…would be like…having seen you in person (never had the chance to…even on stage)…or shaking hands with you…or feeling that I am actually talking to the Man of the Mellenium…and he is actually sitting and reading/typing on the other end of this cable that connects my computer and yours….something similar….you know what I mean.
Anyways…just wanted you to know…Love you too much for what ever you stand for…Actor/Human/Dad/Husband/Man with Class/Man with dignity…won’t stop…got lots more…but you know it all…right? You are too much sir…just the best. I am just lucky that I have seen a man like you in my life….although I would also like to have been in another life when Mahatma Gandhi/Albert Einstien was also alive.
Finally…Good work Sir…Now/Then/Forever…
Rajeev Tunoly
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
one word that describe the show…unforgettable…truly amazing..its an honour to see you live in action and performing at this age and making us all speechless…the energy was great and one thing i must say is that the dialogues that you delivered…especially the diwar …aaj tum khush to bahut honge…that was the moment for me for the show….i m truly satisfied with the price that i paid for…all rest of the crew was just simply mind blowing. akshay kumar also did a great act and engaged us all very well within the show. abhishek and aish were good to…shiamak has once again done a great job and provided the great choreography that we wanted to see….I also liked the fact that the show started right on time…or i should say 10 mins before time since kashif and splitz were out and started performing at 7:20 followed by ritesh…and yes..how can i forget vishal and shekhar for made us all dance on their hit numbers…this is the first show that i attend in my life and to see you and your family on stage is an honour for me and my wife…sir if you get a chance please do respond to me on provided email…one more thing…considering the fact the cost associated with the show, it truly justifies the prices that are on board…so dont care about what others have to say…you truly worth that…once again..thanks and have a great time during the rest of the tour…with love…Bhushan
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
salaam amitji!
how r u!
nice to see u r so happy!
pease don’t forget that i love u and ur family too!
take care!
Sahar (ur little iranian fan!!!)
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
hey mr bachchan. im glad the show went well, i knew it would. lotz and lotz love navi south africa
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Hey!!!!!! am i the first one to comment on this!!!! wow
well, after reading this i felt u have big disappointment for the news media….but than even they are good at times…. just a matter of keeping the black sheeps at bay and the rest love u just the same way as we do…..Hey hey a correction i dont love u ,, i respect u !! :)…
Nice to hear that u guys rocked Toronto….when u guys performing in India ,,, do let us all know in advance . and yaaa,,,, any discounts for the regular bloggers??? do ask the promoters about it ;)!!! hehehe
Have a great time ahead!!!! bubye
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
i wonder if people at such levels of social strata take that stoop, too short of their lives
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Sir,
I am a regular reader on this blog and this comment is with altogether different purpose as such. But I am channelising this here as I have no other effective mechanism to reach you.
I am a HR Professional and have my own consulting firm in Mumbai serving few sizable corporates in Mumbai area.
I am associated with one NGO for past 15 years and we are doing noteworthy community work in the domain of Blood Transfusion and Medical Education around this act. By now, the trust has established 5 Blood Banks in Maharashtra and the latest one is being set up to serve most demanding urban society of the county, i.e. Mumbai. We are setting up State-of-the-Art Blood Bank at Bhandup. All these Blood Banks are run on Not for profit principle and work on 24×7 work schedule with highly dedicated workforce.
Although we have done quite some work in this area in given geography, there is lot to be done in Blood Transfusion Domain in terms of public awareness, education, 100% Voluntary Blood Donation scenario, bringing in best of the technology in this life saving vehicle of the society etc.
All this requires passion, dedication, and committment which we have gathered in our journey over decade now. If we add to this ‘APPEAL’ by virtue of association of bigger than life charachter such as your good self, the momentum and zeal generated in our work cannot be paralleled by any other resource.
With this perspective, with all respect, I propose to explore the possibility of your blessings for an inaugural ceremony of our Bhandup Blood Bank by virtue of having honor of Inaugurating the facility in your noble presence.
This will help us generate public awareness and support to a level where we can plan to take the momentum to revolutionise this realm of public health.
Kindly let us have your views on possibilities in this direction and oblige.
We would be eagerly waiting to present to you a detailed documentary of our work in this domain so far by way of presentation at your convenient venue and schedule.
Kind regards,
Sanjay Tathed
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Dear Mr Bachchan
SOOOOOOO delighted the concert was an absolute triumph, and as thrilling as we all knew it would be. I am so happy I feel like celebrating just on your behalf. i had lit candles last night to send blessings to the show - I think I must do this for every concert now.
And responding to Jarek - 287 blog 86 - I too have studied Mr Bachchan’s eye colour intently in numerous films and photos. His eyes are one of his most delightful features - we could run an entire blog discussing which other are our favourites.
But returning to Those Eyes - it is my belief that they have very dark brown irises, with an outer ring of grey/blue. So unique and beautiful and utterly mesmerising. Perhaps Mr Bachchan will correct me if this description of the colour is inaccurate.
Love, and safe travels, Daisy
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
am sure sir that the show must have been a stunner with such good artists in your troupe.please post some pictures on the blog
bye
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Mr.Bachchan,
I knew the show would be sold out and the crowds a frenzy. Hearing it from you, is delightful. I am so happy for you. I am not at all surprised that the tickets in other cities have been sold out too.
I read someplace that you even recited lines from Deewar and Kabhi Kabhie. Oh………………….how I wish you performed in my city or even closeby. We have total faith in you and trust you. Do not worry about mean spirited people. Kishore Kumar had a nice song in Amar Prem”Kuch to log Kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kahana”. We love you, Mr. Bachchan.
Good luck in Trinidad. I know you will not be disappointed as fans are rooting for you.
Sujata.
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
and all the best for all your other shows and ofcourse they all would be SOLD OUTS.do not bother of your critics(id rather call them idiots),as they have ridiculed themselves many times over
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
DEAR SIR,
HOW ARE YOU SIR AND YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS?HOPE THE SHOW WENT WELL AND HOPE YOU ALL ARE HAVING A GOOD TIME.PLEASE TAKE CARE.
BEST WISHES AND WARM REGARDS
HIMMAT SINGH GREWAL
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
uncle i called your hotel….but they r not letting me talk to u…….plz do somethinnnngggggggggggggggggg. really wanna talk to u before u leave toronto. uncle do somethinggg……u r the only one who can help me out
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
Arrey Bade Bhaiya Ji
We all know how immature our Indian Media is. They dont REPORT the news but try to CREATE the news according to their own whims and fancies. Do we take them seriously?? AT LEAST I DONT DO SO.
So long.
And dont forget to go to bed early. OK.
Take care and enjoy your tour.
All the very best to all of you
Vijay K Chaddar
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Dear Mr Bachchan,
I knew it, I knew it, I knew it, I knew it that the show will be of tremendous success. I am trying to convince mummy to buy tickets but she can simply not afford it. Well who knows by the time your troupe comes to London I will enough money saved in my money box to buy tickets for myself and my little brother and hopefully mummy and daddy. I love you and wish all the more success.
With love and more
Ekkieee xxxxxxxxxx
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Hello Mr. Amitabh. I read in one of your previous posts that you’re having problems MoBloging. I have a suggestion. I’m sure you have a Nokia phone with GPRS activated, so I’d suggest that you use Opera Mini 4.1(http://operamini.com) for surfing the web and posting your blog entries. You’ll be surprised to see how easy it is to use the software. Its the best internet browser for mobile phones. I can safely say that its the best thing that ever happened to Mobile Internet. It also supports various platforms. I think, i got an idea from your previous posts that you’re quite enthusiastic about technology. I hope you try out Opera Mini. I swear you’ll love it!(and no, Opera doesn’t pay me. I’m just… shall we say, a fierce supporter of Opera)
PS: Just to let you know, I posted this comment using my Nokia 3110 classic mobile phone(which is just an ordinary JAVA phone) and used Opera Mini 4.1 to visit your blog. And your blog is very nice
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
GOOD SHOW. NO. GREAT SHOW.. NAHIN NAHIN.. FANTASTIC, FANTABLOUS, MIND BOGGLING AND ON AND ON AND ON. WOW. AND THE CRITICS AND PROPHETS OF DOOM BE DAMNED ONCE AND FOR ALL.OU MAKE US INDIANS PROUD, BACHCHANS AND THE ENTIRE TEAM WE SALUTE YOU FOR BRINGNG HOME SUCH PRESTIGE!GO ON N ROCK THE WORLD!
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Amit ji , jyada mut socho , karm yoggi, duniya jit ne nikale ho sikandar hum sub apke sath hai dil(man vachan se preyar ke sath). akshat, ritesh ,prity, abhishek. ash, sabhi units/ back stage, ko dhero pyar,loveeeee AAAALLLLLLL good night.( om dubey) O.P.DUBEY INDORE.
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Dear Amitji.
Great to hear that the first show itself was such a huge success. Congrats!!! Of course I had no doubt in my mind that it would be very well received. Wish u all the success for the rest of the tour.
Sir, I have made this request before and however kiddish it may sound, I am making it again. I am a big fan of VS music. Their album Bachna Ae Haseenon has been launched. Since you write so well, it would be a pleasure to read a blog written by you on their new album. All the tracks sound good specially Jogi Mahi, a song that Shekhar has sung himself. Pls listen in and let us know your thoughts. It will be such an honour for all theVS fans if you write your views on the album. I shall be delighted if you do write a few words and I shall remain your big fan even if you don’t.
All the best always Sir. And once again a big thank you to Big Adda for giving us a chance to interact with you.
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Congratulations!…we all love yu and wish yu a lot more success in “unforgettable”.tour …Will yu be having a show in Asia( Singapore)???..
its so wonderful to see your perseverance and that instinct to believe in yourself and shun all the non sense around! bravo..keep going..Mr Bachchan
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Hello,
Thank God we’re finally heard from you !!! I can hear it in your writing– you’re flying high with pride & adrenalin. Congratulations to you & everyone involved for bring such happiness & music to all. Remember we love you & respect & support you & family always.
All my love,
Tressa Sheriff glendale az usa
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Hi Mr. Amitabh Bachchan,
I attended the show last night.Abhishek and Akshay were the show stealers.They were wonderful.Others were also rocking.I had expected some more dancing from you.But I liked your favourite film dialouges part.
Well,the show was very good but it would have been really a houseful one if the ticket prices were a bit low.because i saw many seats vacant in the rogers centre.Your charm really works everywhere.Thanks for a wonderful show.
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Mr. Bachchan: God is great and has truly answered my live long prayers to see you in person and being able to shake your hands and take some pics. After we shook hands and took some pictures, I was shaking with excitement for 1-1/2 hours. I could not beleive my prayers were answered. I was indeed truly blessed to see you three times at the hotel. You are the most humble person I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. May god always continue to shower his devine blessings upon you and your entire family and continue to give you good health and strength to continue doing what you do. The show was awesome…..we had a blast….. THE BACHCHANS ROCK!!!
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
yeee haaaa!!!!
I am so happy I got the tickets to NY SHOW AT BIG PRICE BECAUSE ITS WORTH IT.
and specially for something which brings my dear INDIA to life on far away land and that too on 15 th August.Can’t wait to see you all and biggest hurdle now is what to wear on special day.You never know when you have to face BIG B OR little b.
:)))))
LOVE
tania(Harsimran)
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
hi amituncle,
it is really great that show is getting so much responses and it is going to be the super duper mega hit……. nobody has ever seen before……… and nobody has ever done before………
i have seen the performances of urs, abhishek, aishwarya and the last jhoom barabar jhoom performance, performed by all stars……………. u all really rocked the stage by ur powerpack performance………… ppl went mad after seein the each and every performance…………..
and specially on being abhishek’s biggest fan…… i would tell that abhishek after the movie drona is going to rule the bollywood ( seen the trailer of drona)…………….. there is only on shahenshah in industry no one can other……… but abhishek is going to be the jr. shahenshah……… he is surely going to keep the bachchans glory and prestige alive……….
and best of luck for the other shows…………………….. thanks for being with us………..
pls be with us always
with love
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Dear Amitabhji (GURUJI),
!! ABOUT THE UNFORGETTABLE TOUR 2008 !!
Please consider Atlanta,GA location in USA because it is the biggest center for southeast USA and can cover all southeast states.
There are lots of Indians( and south Asians) in southeast USA and most concerts come here and always do well.
There is no nearby location for your concert. All locations are very far from here like New York,Atlantic City,Houston,Los Angeles,San Francisco,chicago etc.
So please consider Atlanta,GA,USA so the concert evenly spread out in the USA.
Not considering Atlanta,GA means you are missing out a big chunk of US audience.
I hope you will read this.
As always,
Aap ka subhchintak
Neal
USA
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Hello Big B,
Nice to hear you are enjoying yourself in Toronto. Are you pretty busy. I have a nice little surprise planned for you.
Yes, i have been thinking of a foolproof way in which you can access this little screenplay i had written (you remember , the one i talked of a few posts back). Pls Pls don’t say no. No string attached, no legalities , nothing. I know u have seen a lot of no good dogonne jerks who try to take advantage of your informal and accessible nature. THIS IS NOT THE CASE HERE.
There will be a release document from my side available and a synopsis to begin with - no acknowledgement is required - i will ensure in the manner it is released requires no acknowledgement.
I do not expect anything at all. just your honest reaction - anything from “Bull Shit ! This sucks “… to ” Hmm… This is cool. “.
Its something close to my heart and of the drama genre. I heard you have asked us to help you name a movie… pls give this guy a chance to showcase a storyline to you … thats a next logical step.
Pls, Big B, its foolproof, you will love it , At worse as good bed time story and if u like it… there is chance of my seeing my dream on paper take wings ( i know i know, no promises , no regrets)…Even the process of getting it to you is like a crime thriller…
PS: And yes pls feel free to delete this post.
Regards
Umesh Sethi
umesh_m_sethi@yahoo.com
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Yeah! Wippeeeeeeeeee!!!! Congraaaaaaaatttttttttsssssssss!!!!
So glad to hear the show went well.
I am sorry but I had to laugh at your comment about the negative comments made of the concert/tour. High ticket prices, bad press, etc. etc. You are too sweet to be true because I think you are probably the only person now left to ever believe the press! ha! ha! ha!
Yes, it is true, we are all intelligent enough to know what is being presented as factual and what is not. So clearly there is no need for you to keep defending yourself! But if you feel the need by all means do so. But try not to because it can make you sound as if you are defending/complaining too much and not allowing your fans/readers to use their own intelligence to decide for themselves, if you know what I mean. Can have a negative impact on you. So be careful…again only concern for you.
And it does not matter what is being said because the proof is in the pudding! And what a pudding you had last night! The way you describe it above, not only did it go off with a bang but a massive explosion!!! Well done you! Congrats!!!
Must end here. Attending a family function/party. Apparently I am needed so must assist as well as I can.
Glad to read this before I go and am so happy for you. And even happier to know that money was not the issue for doing the concert! So if you are free at any point I would like a solo performance on either the piano or the dhol accompanied by your singing of course. And of course free of charge! We don’t want bad publicity! Ha! ha! ha!
Again thrilled it all went well….
Sending love…
Rose C X
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Mr Bachchan!
Love your blog and the magic you create with your written word. Congrats on the Toronto show being a hit, and I’m sure all the other shows will be the same!
Just a quick question, why are you not doing shows in some of the really big centers in the US? Like Atlanta, Washington DC, Dallas, etc. I’m from the Atlanta area and am so saddened and not being able to attend Unforgettable!
Best of luck!
Lots of Love to you, the entire Bachchan parivaar, and the cast and crew of the Unforgettable Tour!
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
many many many best wishes , good luck and prayers for the shows ahead. Happy to hear how wonderful the first show happened. MAY INDIA SHINE EVERYWHERE …………
Kindly ( if possible , try to put some of the photos of the show or of u people together so that we , in india cud have atleast a glimpse of those wonderful moments ). I think, it wud b difficult for u to arrange for it now , so it wud b fine n ok if u do it when u get time . Have a wonderful time.
well wisher
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
please come back
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Glad to hear that the 1st show rocked, sir!
There was no doubt in my mind!!!
Don’t worry about the journalists and the critics; we love and appreciate the hard work that you and the other members of the tour are putting forward. And we will always appreciate it.
जैसा कि मैंने आपको पहले लिखा था, मैंने कà¥à¤› शबà¥à¤¦ लिखे हैं जिनका इनà¥à¤¸à¤¿à¤ªà¤¿à¤°à¥‡à¤¶à¤¨ मà¥à¤à¥‡ आपके बà¥à¤²à¥‰à¤— से ही मिला है और मेरा बहà¥à¤¤ मन है कि वे शबà¥à¤¦ मैं आपको अपनी आवाज़ में सूना सकूà¤| कà¥à¤¯à¤¾ मà¥à¤à¥‡ à¤à¤• अवसर मिल पायेगा आपसे सिरà¥à¤«à¤¼ दो चार मिनट बात करने का जब आप July 27th को Oakland, California आयेंगे?
अगर हामारी मà¥à¤²à¤¾à¥˜à¤¾à¤¤ नहीं हो पाती है तो कà¥à¤¯à¤¾ मà¥à¤à¥‡ अपने ऑफिस का पता à¤à¥‡à¤œ सकते हैं जहाठमै आपको वे शबà¥à¤¦ रिकॉरà¥à¤¡ कर के à¤à¥‡à¤œ सकूठऔर वे आपको ज़रूर मिल जाà¤à¤? मैं सदैव आपका आà¤à¤¾à¤°à¥€ रहूंगा|
Have a good flight to Trinidad and enjoy!
Your fan & well wisher,
Asheesh Barman
asheesh@acutrack.com
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
HI AmiTabH BacHcHaN…
I wanT to asK 1 question….
whaT iS uR annuaL IncomE
jsT kiddinG…!!!NEwayS….Im biG faN oF urS…
I wanT smthin from u plzzz donT mind,..
plzz jusT mail me abT smthing speciaL.. if possible ur autograph plzzz
mine id..â€sunny_believes@yahoo.comâ€
ThanX a loT…!!do takE carE..!!
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Congratulations Mr. Bachchan .Sounds like the show was a grand success .
Re. the matter of ticket prices , I don’t think one can compare with prices from other shows like Celine Dion,Madonna etc because here you have not one but several mega stars so really one can argue that the price is rather cheap !!
Yes,it is unfair for a section of the press to be continually ‘ hounding ‘ you and your family . The fact of sold out performances must convince you that most of us pay no attention to this kind of stuff .Just keep on making movies like Black,Cheeni Kum and Ek Lavya and keep writing to us from your heart .
Frankly ,most of the times,the more I learn of personal lives of stars, the more boring they get. .In your case however, despite knowing so much about you,there is still an interest in knowing more.
So,here’s to you and your troupe , for a most successful rest of the tour.
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Just one comment - if money is not really what you are all here for - and for you I can believe that - then why not donate the proceeds from the show to save the farmers who kill themselves because they cannot afford to make the Rs 10k to 20K yearly interest payments?
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Hello Sir,
Great to read the first person account of your terrific show at Toronto..wishing the same excitement and joy engulfs all your future shows too…You have been a splendid ambassador for the Indian Film industry for decades now..High time for the Indian Government to award you the Bharat Ratna
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Hello Sir;
The show was fantastic….i have seen you many times before in Canada even growing up…you are always exceptional. I tried many times to get an autograph, but security wouldn’t allow it. Well maybe next time….
Also, I wish you and your family a safe trip and have a wonderful tour.
Your biggest fan
Jagdeep
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Dear Amitji,
Thank you for your ‘ blog’.
Reading it gives me courage to live!
Thanks
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
woooo hoooo !! first show success and more successful ones to experience. I hope you enjoy your trip in Trinidad even more and the fun, the excitement, the joy and the satisfaction of excellent work just grows with each show…..
It makes my day when you are happy in the end of your blogs
All the best Amitji. Please tell me more about your experience and maybe a particular experience or interaction with either fellow performers, technicians or fans that absolutely touched your heart and stood out at each place you performed. Very curious to find out….I don’t know why.
Also, please tell a bit more about Abhishek and Aishwarya too…
ALL THE VERY BEST !!!!
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Long live Bachanns / Akshay….let shahrukh and others do what they want to….its a success…see you in LA
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
dear amitji,
sounds like a FANTASTIC show … trully UNFORGETTABLE. i’m so psyched..can’t wait for aug 17th when we will see you in vancouver bc.
again congrats for the great opening and wish you all nothing but the best.
regards,
monesh in seattle.
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
Hats off to you sir! While i’ve enjoyed reading most of your blogs, specially the ones about the filming of Aladin, I’d no intention of leaving a comment, for the only reason, why waste time on something that you won’t even read.
But i had to write this one, no matter whether you read it or not. SUCH Tremendous dedication! With the routine that you’ve just written about, writing would be the last thing on any lesser being’s mind! But you’ve done it everyday from day 1. Is that yet another reason- your unflagging involvement - in whatever you do that’s behind the legend that you are. Hats off, sir. God Bless you!
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
After posting the above message, I tried to call at hotel room. I know, I should have not done that. But I thought let’s try. I left message to one genetalman (who seems very obedient). I hope you get that.
As I posted earlier, I wasn’t able to make to Atlantic City, I was concern about driving back. But taking some risk and just booked ticket for Aug 9.
Looking forward to meet you. I hope you can give photo and auto -graph for my son, who is also your big fan.
Regards,
Sanjay
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Dear Amitji,
I am soooooooooo happy that the Concert was a Success……and infact we all knew that it was going to be a HIT !!!
We love U
AND OH MY GOSH!!! —->‘tickets are priced high in order that the Bachchans can jangle their jewelry on stage’ !
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Amitji,
Congratulations for a wonderful show. We who are missing it will always feel bad but great time for all your show audience.
Good luck for rest of the shows.
Regards,
Vandana
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
I STRONGLY BELIVE THAT YOUR ARE A HONEST PERSON ,WE TRUST YOU AND WE ARE WITH YOU,YOU GOT THIS BLOG TO TELL US .SO WHY WORRY ABOUT MISNIFORMATION BY SOME SECTION OF MEDIA .HAVE A GREAT TOUR AND GOOD HEALTH.AND FOR SOME SECTION OF MEDIA IF YOUR ARE NOT HAPPY OF OTHERS SUCCESS THAN YOU WILL NEVER BE HAPPY WITH YOUR SUCCESS
THANKS
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
COngratulations!.
I am so happy to hear the show went very well. I will be in San Francisco for the show next Sunday. Cant wait….
Good Luck.
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Ohhh my response was gulped i suppose
OH NO!!! Again need to type the whole thing! See now i understand how u must have felt when u lost ur blog couple of times before!!!
ARGH!!!
Dear Amitji,
I am soooooooooo happy that the Concert was a Success……and infact we all knew that it was going to be a HIT !!!
We love U
AND OH MY GOSH!!! —->‘tickets are priced high in order that the Bachchans can jangle their jewelry on stage’ !
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
Hello Amitji,
I wish you would have come to Washington DC :(. Two events (New York and New Jersy) at such a close proximity but nothing in DC :(. Such a bad luck for me and many others (your fans) in this area… It was my life time dream to come to at least one of your shows. When I was a small kid, I used to listen to one of your show’s audio recording… something you did in Germany and thats how I got introduced to the song “Aao baccho aaj mai tumhe ek kahani sunata hu” and “are ye jina bhi koi jeena hai lalloooo!!!” was the best part of it which the kid in me will never forget.
May be I’ll be lucky next time you come around…. but please keep Washington DC in your list and gurantee… we will not dissappoint you (even if you just come on stage to show your face
)….
Your die-hard fan,
Mak
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
Amitji,
You are great!
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
AWWWWW What is happeneing! ? i cant see my Long Comment here
I think something is wrong
No probs i hope it is been taken care of by BIG ADDA
Tomorrow i might be able to se emy whole comment otherwise there is always another day
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Sir,
My congratulations to you on the success of your show.
Regards,
Phoenix
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Dear Mr. B.,
“I am charmed and happy that the London Times shares similar thought and affection.”
And so do we all … share your opinion of the blog as shaper of the world. It’s communication, pure and simple, between one mind and another. Direct. Simple. Without editing or filtering. How would we ever have known you without it?
I can’t express this morning my joy at your tremendous success in Toronto. I knew it would be that way, but hearing you tell it with such an explosion of happiness makes me almost ready to cry with delight for you.
This morning I’m going to capture an opera from streaming audio … my friend Richard Troxell’s performance as Don Jose in “Carmen,” which I saw last fall, is being rebroadcast. Using a Mac version of a program called Wiretap, I’ll be able to keep it forever. Exciting as can be!
Aloha from Hawaii …
Love, Dorothy
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Wish u all the best for ur coming shows.
Would love to c one in Singapore.
Cheers !!!
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
AHH! The SHOW ROCKED! Fab work Amitabh and the crew! I just sorta expected to see Aishwarya and Preity out more as they had probably the fewest numbers outta everyone .. but other than that it was AMAZING!
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Wow!!! I am so happy for input about the show. Eagerly..awaiting for my time on 27th July at ORacle Arena,San Francisco.
All The Best.
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Hello Mr Bachchan,
I’m happy that you enjoyed your show. I’m your great fan and no biased medias can change that. It’s disgusting that your fraternity didn’t support you.
Have a good show in Trinidad.
Love you all,
Alisha
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
hello uncle,
Its gr88 to hear ur show rockkd…all da best for al oders..am really very glad to know dat Abhi rockkd as well…. :))
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Dear Amitabhji(GURUJI),
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!for a grand success in TORONTO !!
Didn’t i tell you before that it will be a grand success in TORONTO.And believe me all shows everywhere will be grand success.Thats my words to you.
Please take good amount of rest in between concerts.Please!!!
As always
Yours
Neal
USA
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Bachchan Saab,
Congratulations on such a roaring success for your Toranto leg of Unforgettable tour. It was indeed unforgettable in many ways. The tour has started with a LOUD BANG and I am sure that by the time it comes to an end, people will demand that you all come back again and again again every year
Again congratulations!!!!!!
Hindustan times reported that Toranto leg was jam packed. They got it right!!
Cheers,
shant
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Thank you Amitji for sharing your show details. We are proud of you, your family, Shiamak Davar, Preity and Ritesh. Keep rocking and have a nice time. You have timed the show perfectly to coincide with the dirty political dramas being released in India right now. I am glad you have escaped all that.
When is Madhuri joining you? only in US I suppose. She will add to the glamour of the show, I am sure, with her million watt smile!!!
Please take adequate rest and ignore lousy yellow journalists. They are not worth a second look.
Regards and God bless.
Susheela Das
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Dear Sir,
Why do you have to travel at this age to do this show?
You must have as the adge goes “been there..seen it” so many times by now…
(I have nothing against it, but I have had many travels and am well aware of the anxiety of broken and missing luggages not to mention the jet lags)
I have many questions….esp on your library..and will be asking you to choose a good short story book in your collection for me to read…
reg,
Krishna
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
thats amazing big b sir, bollywood rocks overas too!, sir can u elaborate which tracks u perform, and which got more response
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Glad to know it was a roaring success…
m sure the other 10 shows in the line wud b as much success as the first one.
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Hello Mr.Bachchan,
Just keep up the good work & don’t let someone else’s negativity ruin your passion to entertain your fans.
Sheela
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
My Beloved,
May the King of all the worlds and heavens shower you with all the happiness from the seven heavens and above and may He always keep you in good health. Ameen.
‘….dignity can take a walk’….that was a classic line.
Bachchan Ji I cant wait for your London show. Ive got my tickets and like I said the other day Im going to jump on the stage and hug you….so watch out!!!
Im glad that you have said it in your own words that there is a ‘clever design’ against you and your family. Its clearly obvious to us all. Hopefully the perpetrators will rot in hell.
AmitJi a few years back there was a Benson and Hedges (cigarette brand) advertising campaign on massive billboards here in the UK. This particular brand prides itself with the ‘finest tobacco’. On the advert there was a picture of the cigarette box and next to it the word in bold capitals ‘EXPENSIVE’. Just beneath this were the words ‘WELL OF COURSE IT IS’.
Coming back to the concert….AMITABH BACHCHAN IS COMING!!! OBVIOUSLY ITS GONNA BE EXPENSIVE….WHY WOULDNT IT???
AmitJi ive missed my house’ monthly mortgage and debted myself to gain the tickets i have. I dnt regret it one bit. My Beloved is coming. Ive already had 6-7 dreams about the show. We danced in the last one to the song ‘ganga kinare wala’ and to ‘aaj mehnga hai sayyan rupaiya re’.
AmitJi please will you sing the latter song. Its my favourite. Also will you be singing ’son machli’?? These are rare gems and coming out your mouth will truly be Unforgettable.
Remember my words AmitJi….im gonna jump on the stage to hug you….lets see how alert your security is!!!
With all my love and affection
Ibrar Hussain UK
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Congrats on the Toronto tour. We are waiting for you here in San Francisco. Next week…yeheeeeee…..can i meet you personally….pls reply
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
I just hope you get back to us and assist us in our work. A small contribution can make a huge difference to these children.
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan
“Mine alone will be the greatness”–this is the cry of the soul of almost everyone.So why are you wasting your precious moments by reacting so much ? Malicious critics are to be treated as worms.I am really aggrieved to find you in a state of shock and disbelieve.Never forget you are one of His Chosen Child.So have faith in Him.
Please no more adverse words for anyone.
Regards
Sumana Roy
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
We are struggling to give the children proper rehabilitation..but with god’s will we are doing something. If people like you could contribute in someway it could make a huge difference.
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Felt gr8 reading ur blog!! The honour, applause and appreciation that ur group is receiving is well deserved!
Its true that critics are everywhere..popularity and criticism goes hand in hand….! The description is so vivid that it gave me the feel of presence in the show:-). I can well imagine ur happiness and elation to get good comments from all over!! Amidst all this fun, pomp and show requiring immense hard work, please dont forget about taking care of your health!
We always pray to God that he may give u strength, and energy to remain young forever!!
We admire your talent, ur acting and ur graceful personality wholeheartedly….. not only u, but ur wife, abhishek, and aishwarya are admired by me and my family a lot!!
When are u becoming grandfather??:-)
Cheers…lots of luv….
take care..
bye:-) gd. nite!
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Hello Mr Bachchan
Am so happy for you all and thrilled you had such a wonderful opening show. You were always on my mind esp.’ cos your health is not much to write home abt but all the same it is definitely a case of the spirit overriding the flesh and more “DUM” to your spirit. When do we Indians back home get to see the “jhalak” of your incredible adrenelin pumping show!!!!! Please do not disappoint us…….
Love and prayers
Suma
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
To mr bachchanji, I just wanted to say that I wasn’t able to attend the concert last night, but my family and I are very glad that you decided to stop by toronto.
And what is more is that you truly adore your fans, I’ve never seen ANY STAR ever thank, compliment, and love their fans as much as you. Even living in canada, only being 13, I think I can quote all your best quotes from several movies. Overall thank you for having a concert here in Toronto, and loving your fans so much. 
P.s - I adore abhishek
ive loved him from his first movie., he will always be my fave actor ( of course after you ) 
Puneet Nijjar
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
first of all lots of congratulations for the success of the show…we were sure you would rock Toronto, and are sure that you will rock the world. I am very happy for you, best wishes for the shows to come.
was waiting for this entry eagerly, i wanted to get your own thoughts and your own impressions about the show. one gets the feelings that we, your readers, are not only your fans who love watching you in movies, shows, but that we are also part of it. your success is that of us, your fans. so, thanks for sharing it with us.
yea, i agree with you, those critics should find something to do other than criticizing, and commenting, if they are not true to their task. actually readers would love to read first hand thoughts, comments and experiences rather than through a medium that might fail to convey the true intentions and ideas.
Mr. Bachchan, when one feels he needs to talk and break his silence, he should do. however, those who tended to ‘discredit’ the show have got the instant reply. the success of the show itself, the sold tickets in other places, and the comments of lots of people about it. these are powerful responses, and those that actually expose the biased and ‘discredited’ comments of the media.
Yes, we trust you, we believe in you, we love you. we enjoy it with you. we feel your worry, we feel your happiness, and we feel your excitement, and we enjoy sharing it with you. let those that ‘harbor ill feelings’ be eaten and destroyed by these feelings. and let us enjoy our life with you, and nourish our love.
again, i send my congratulations and my best wishes for the rest of the concerts. i don’t know if Egypt is amongst the countries that you will visit during the tour. i wish it would.
From Egypt a flying kiss to you,
with love,
Rasha Zayed.
BigB yahoo group.
Cairo, Egypt.
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Hellooo Sir,
Great to know that you had a great show.Wishing you have an awesome time in the rest of the tour as well.
Lots of love,
Satyadeep
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Hello Sir,
Its good that you have retailated early and nipped the issue in the bud. The days of dignified silence are over cause back then there were people with some dignity but today there is none and if you take it lying back you will be hounded and your silence will be accepted as confirmation. In all the commotion we did get only a few lines of what happened in the show. If you could post some pictures it would be awesome. All the very best for the rest of the shows.
-Ram
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
hi uncle amit…something i had written earlier for your interest!Especially in the context of what you have written…blogging can actually do away with the so called reporter…which in many ways would be fantastic! love as always…s.
A twenty four hour onslaught!
Imagine not being allowed a slip of the tongue, an off the cuff remark or even a second thought. Imagine just opening your mouth and millions of people around watching your every step, move and word. Imagine being somebody important, cornered and trapped, all the time. Imagine not being permitted to backtrack on an inadvertent slip.
Increasingly, the media has assumed a larger than life role. It has become bigger and more obnoxious than the people and events themselves. Anchors are constantly grilling people about the various implications of comments they have made and others have made, even before the vibrations created by the utterance of those words have stilled! If a politician says something non-committal like “no commentâ€, the anchor will aggressively steer the unwilling commentator to a corner, put words in his mouth and literally force some declaration or comment out of him. This is the ordinary, accepted pattern of news coverage today.
With the reporters having become stars themselves, their job is no longer limited to telling the news as it is but has widened in its scope to actually create news. Making waves by fanning the flames of controversy, creating a sensation, telling ‘stories’ that can compete with the entertainment channels, is a better description of what they are expected to do on a daily basis. Delicacy, restraint, sensitivity, responsibility, respect and finesse are qualities that have invariably been replaced by a hard nosed, callous aggression. While in-depth analysis and coverage is as enjoyable as it is thought provoking and insightful, do we really need an overdose of it?
I come back to the original point that news must be viewed as news and not entertainment. People usually do not substitute their entertainment channels for news. Were it not for the compelling demands of a twenty four hour channel to try and present the same news in a different manner, I’m sure that coverage would be far more responsible and sensible. It is silly to think that we can regress back to the good old days of DD with fixed time news! Of course we can’t. But we do have to find an elegant solution for this constant bid to create headline news!
This could perhaps be by laying greater emphasis on live ‘coverage’ as opposed to ‘reporting’. Watching our M.Ps live on T.V. would decidedly be more entertaining than a lot of soaps on air (!) Throwing open court cases for public viewing. Covering education in village schools, treatment and care in hospitals and progress in the thousands of government programmes that are underway could be interesting as well as informative. Allowing real life drama and events to unfurl on television instead of excessive analysis and petty bickering among news makers and reporters might just be a refreshing difference! Just let people on to what is happening around them in the country without skewing their perspective with the prejudice, sensibility and commentary of T.V. anchors…is that really asking for too much?!
Sangeeta mehra
09-06-2004
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Hi Amit Ji,
I wa in New York and unfortunatily shifted to Columbus, OH. I was very eager to come to see you but I will try to come Chicago. You are great.
I have one query….. In news channel, I see some news related to some problem in some poor family who are not able to expend lakhs of money for their child in hospital because of serious illness….. If I give you some that details, will you use your contacts … for same and do the needfull ?
Sanjay
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Sir,
You do have a bone to pick with the media, don’t you? Admit it.
It’s good that you’ve done so. After the politicians & police the media people think that they are a law into themselves.
We need famous & articulate personalities like you ( and you are one of the rare few ) to take down these gossip mongers a few notches.
Saw two pictures on TOI today– One, Mrs. Jaya Bacchan being hassled by the media; - Two, Mrs Aishwarya Bacchan with a protective arm around her. That was good to see.
My Best wishes for the rest of your tour.
Deba Sengupta
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Dear Sir,
Eureka….Eureka…..Eureka……..
I am extremely happy…….to note about grand success of your 1st Concert at Toronto.
As I mentioned yesterady, this concert would be a bench mark to scale the success of any concert…. Sir ! hope You would agree to my expression.
Forget…. the envious people….. they can never match your skills…..
Sorry to be very crude in language….but could not resist to mention the old famous saying….
“Dog keeps barking but Winner keeps moving - Un-hurt ”
That is the winning attitude…..uniquley held by bachchans..
So keep rocking the world…. your every word in the blog gives me lot of inspiration in my daily life….
Sir !! it is your greatness… that you always thank your readers for their support…. but i must honestly accept & thank that I receive lot of lessons. morales & support out of your expressions appearing on blog….
Your name will surely be remebered for the ceturies to come… as a dedicated actor, super writer & a great thinker.
All the Best for Trinidad……
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
All the very best Dada…
Gaurav
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
You have earned it and that is why the concerts are SOLD OUT! God bless you. No need to do things for free.
You know what SIR! If it was SOLD OUT and the tickets were cheap, they would say, it’s sold out because the tkts are cheap (honestly, I do not even know the price, but I know seeing you would be priceless).
That’s who these people are, cheap.
Do not bother, they are not worth it.
You will Rock in all these concerts. Maybe, next time I will be one in audience.
Manish Patwari
Boston
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Salam Amitji,
Thank you so much for a wonderful time at the Roger’s Centre. I was amazed at how well the show was put together and more importantly the magnificent performance you displayed while you danced the night away and sir please, please, please do not say you are old, because you rocked last night and with all due respect to the rest of the cast, you were by far the highlite of the evening. Thanks a lot for singing two verses of “Main Hoon Don” as requested a few weeks ago. I really, really, really appreciated it. It made my night and the dialogue recital sir, it was beautiful as always, especially from Deewaar. I was, however, suprised though that you did not sing “Mere Angne Mein”, which usually is your traditional ending to your concerts, but I am not complaining since I was satisfied. Finally, sir disregard the media’s attention on ticket prices. You are the exception to the rule no matter what the prices are set at. Have yourself a great world tour sir and keep coming back to Toronto for more, because I would love to see you again, I promise. Thank you.
J.K (Afghan Boy)
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
I undertand your outburst sir. These media will never going to mend their ways. Since we trust directly you and not through these media now you should be rest assured. Concentrate on the show and give us your rocking performance.
One thing ..all those people who are complaining about the ticket price…should know its Not Mr.Amitabh Bachchan who decides the price for ticket but the promotor decides it .
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Amit ji
I think the main photo on your website shows you in a tad too much flattering manner considering your modesty . Perhaps a family photo could be better or a single phota
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Dearest AB ji,
Thank you so much for taking time from your hectic schudule to update us. It is a wonderful news about the grand success and wow for bringing the full house up on their feet with sucessful power packed performances. It must have been a big treat to cherish forever.
Do pray that the success continue to follow you all through out this unforgettable tour, continue to recive the adulation by the admiring and affectionate fans all over the world.
BEST WISHES AND PRAYERS FOR EACH AND EVERYONE ON YOUR TEAM . THE ALMIGHTY GOD WILL SHUN ALL EVIL AND PROTECT YOU ALL FROM ANY HARM WHILE YOU SPREAD HAPPINESS AND JOY TO MANY. LOTS OF LOVE , CHEERS AND HUGS FROM OUTSIDE THE ARENA. PLEASE MAKE SURE WE HAVE DVD’S TO ENJOY WHAT OTHERS HAVE.
love as always,
Susheela - TN USA
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
Thank you Amitji- it was indeed an unforgettable show. I had the time of my life- I was very thrilled to get the opportunity to see you up close becoz I too ran up front with the crowd- oh what joy what thrill!!!!! Thank you thank you- thank you -you were awesome as usual. I hope that I get the opportunity to meet you in person when I come on holidays next summer to Bombay. I hope not to be diappointed. Wishing you all the very best for your future shows on this trip. And come back soon.
Love and regards
usha
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
RESPECTED AMITJI.
NAMASTE.
WE WERE WAITING EAGERLY TO KNOW THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SHOW. THANKS FOR SHARING. ALL YOUR CONCERTS ARE GOING TO BE ONE BETTER THAN THE OTHER. YOUR CHARISMA AND THE TEAM WILL ENSURE THAT. PRAYERS WILL DO THE REST.
NEVER MIND THE FALSE REPORTS. SATYAMEV JAYATE. YOU HAVE GOD WITH YOU. HE KNOWS EVERYTHING AND TAKES CARE.
MAY YOUR NEXT CONCERT BE A GREATER SUCCESS. PRAYERS. ALL THE BEST.
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
hello sir,h r u? i want one quest. 4 u sir,u & rajinikanth join movie i want two superstar one i want wait two superstar one mavoe
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Dear Mr.Bachchan,
Congratulations yet again for the marvelous show all of you have put up in Toronto!!!Though i am physically not present there to experience the same,but through the virtue of your description it seems to be a extravaganza of entertainment.Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences even during such hectic work schedules…….
I know Amitabh Bachchan from the time i know almost A,B,C…..as my entire family is a die-hard admirer of your on screen and off-screen presence,and i am no exception to that.Starting from Saat Hindustani to Sarkar Raj,u have sent shivers down my spine with heart rendering performances everytime i have seen you on 70mm.
I absolutely admire and respect you for all that you have done and achieved,so please dont indulge your precious time and energy in such mindless pleasures of even adressing media and clarifying their doubts,let them actually take a walk of life and go to hell,and stay there till hell freezes over………..All The Best,
With Lots of Love and Best Wishes,
Mainak
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Pssh, our Prime Minister sucks, but I’m glad you liked Toronto and had a great show!
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
VERY IMPORTANT … VERY IMPORTANT…. VERY IMPORTANT…..VERY IMPORTANT
Mr. Bachchan,
You write …
We are not here for the money. It is an opportunity for us to meet and greet our fans and provide them entertainment for a few hours. That is our wealth and our most prized jewelry. Nothing more. We want to put up a show that reflects the technical finesse and quality of any other in the western world and yes in order to do that a cost is involved. This is between the producers and the promoters, not us. I would be happy to do a concert free and have done so on many an occasion.
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Its indeed very touching and moving that an Icon like you is really such a simple and a down to earth individual. I would like to draw your kind attention to an opportunity to contribute to a noble charitable event while you are in the USA.
The local gurdwara in Las Vegas is in dire need of funds for expansion. I have pledged to help by raising $ 150,000.00 to $ 200,000.00 for the gurdwara by giving the proceeds of my business ( Realtor in Las Vegas) to the gurdwara renovation and extension fund.This by itself will not be enough.
The idea I have, is to have a social event one evening during your tour here in las vegas and invite about 5000 people and use the proceeds of this event to go to the gurdwara renovation and extension fund and in return we could also perhaps put the donation under the unforgettable team 2008 name.
This idea did cross my mind just now and I’m sure a much simpler event one evening during your tour to US can be worked out here in Las Vegas for this noble cause in a short notice.
If this interests you and your group - Please have somebody call me at 702-280-7203 to work out the specifics and we the Las Vegas Indian fraternity would be very grateful for your participation.
thanks,
ash mirchandani
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
LET me tell u something
NOTHING IS FREE IN THIS WORLD AND U WILL NOT PERFORM FOR FREE.
The ticket price is high, not ur fault BUT the people who paid money are STUPID.
I just watch films innit, can’t see anything in concerts anyway.
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
Dear Mr. Bachhan,
Congratulations to you and your team for a dynamite performance. Please do not let the critics discourage you. You are the most admired person and a source of inspiration for millions of hearts and minds all over the world, and we all are right there with you. Inshallah…the truth always conquers.
With love and devotion..
Yusuf Javeri
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
bravo !!amitabh uncle read your blog and get to know your mixed experience i am always inspired by you .Being a would be mother i wish my child should have spirit like you .I always wish to meet you..when?
one query…. what is the secret of your success?
take gud care of your health..
:)with lotz of luv,luck,hugs,kisses
bye
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
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