Posted on: August 18, 2008 - 12:37 am
New York, NY USA August 17, 2008/ writing for August 16th 1:40 pm
It turned out to be our most emotional evening at the last show in USA - New York !!
Well actually, Long Island, New Jersey and the entire surrounding area, which, those that live here know better it is not truly NYC. Its like performing in Thane and saying Mumbai. Close enough to be called Mumbai in general terms, but actually Thane ! Thats the closest example or near to an example that I can give.
It rained, there were thunderstorms, lightening and pouring water, but they came in their hundreds ! Thank you so much. Another packed stadium. I believe the promoters had to put in extra row of seats to accommodate people on the floor of the house at rather exorbitant rates and some of those that we met after the show told us that the atmosphere outside the stadium was much like the first day of a blockbuster release film in India. Black marketing in tickets !!
The audience wet from the drive in and into their seats were just a little hesitant for the first 10-15 minutes into the show, but as the event flowed they warmed up into the most exited audience that we witnessed in the entire USA. Though some of the group did feel Chicago was still the best !!
I do not know what it was, but everyone was simply on a different level. Improvising, doing that extra bit, reaching out. What a difference the audience reactions make to a show.
Jaya and I had our additional moment. I could not help but get more personal emotionally on my dialogue portion. Just such an involved evening. And then the after show meet. The cast and crew getting together late night at about 2 am. And every one doing a take off on each other and the fun and the laughter and the back slapping and leg pulling. Marvelous atmosphere. And an apt ending to the US leg.
What was most unusual was finding all the promoters of each and every center in USA at the venue in NYC. And when the show ended we called them all up for the curtain call. All of them together. Such a great gesture from them in appreciation of the concert.
I have been in situations before where the promoters have met you when you came in and then disappeared after the event was over. Forgotten us. Left us to fend for ourselves. On occasion we have had to book our own cab and drive to the airport to take the flight out. Happened in Guyana. Horrid experience with the promoter.
But promoters all over are not the same. I would conjecture that in this tour they have been exceptional. Each and every location. Personal, courteous, well organized and have delivered. Yes there are always the few hicups, but in a show of this magnitude and expanse there are bound to be some.
I read in the comments a great amount of distaste for them. I find this perhaps harsh, even though I have personally been a victim of some circumstances. Lets be fair. They do take on a lot.
It is they that buy the show in advance. Pay out huge amounts of money and take the risk of their investment coming back, purely on conjecture. They have to sell the show, sell the artists, organize the venue, manage all the production, the security, the welfare, the administration, the artists, the accommodation and transport, facilities… without knowing what the show will entail.. oh ! its a nightmare ! And even if there is the slightest error or slip they are the first to be blamed. I think they need to be looked at more compassionately. I have been very satisfied with most of them, though we hardly ever get to know them well enough. Yes there are issues with payments and financials at times. But tell me one business in the world where finances have not been an issue. No where.
So all said and done we go back from the US delighted with the response of the audience. Terribly excited with our interaction and support from the fans. Comfortable and easy with the cast and crew that has been with us and assured, by the blessings of the Almighty. May HE/SHE forever remain with us.
I have been moved and deeply touched by the responses that I have received from the readers, on the blog about my Mother. You have shared with me my emotion and my love. Your tears mingle with mine in my hour of grief. I could never have asked for more. You have given me strength to bear my loss and the courage to continue my life. I see you walking along with me - behind me, around me. Your company gives me support, your words and feelings the forbearance. I am not alone. And I cherish that.
I rest and catch up on unfinished agenda’s and of course delight at the opportunity to see some of the greats marvels unfolding in front of us at the Beijing Olympics, every day !
My love and more to all -
Amitabh Bachchan
August 18th, 2008 at 12:41 am
Thinking how wonderfull you are
and wishing you a day full of pleasure
of happiness, too
Do all the things
that you most like to do
and hope you remember that when the day pass
the wormthin this wish is the kind that will last
have a great day
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August 18th, 2008 at 12:44 am
Better late than never:-)
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August 18th, 2008 at 12:47 am
Dear Mr Bachchan
Good afternoon/Good Evening
Only 6 days to go before I will meet you. Cant wait really
Best wishes and love
Ekta
xx
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August 18th, 2008 at 12:47 am
We are doing well the Olympics, particularly in Boxing
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August 18th, 2008 at 12:50 am
well,
i havent been lucky enuf 2 watch u perform u live but after watchin d snaps dat u posted earlier i felt like u were not performin in US but at some stadium in mumbai, lukin at d manitude of d crowd! nd i also realise dat indians are really filled in every nook and corner! cheers 2 d indianness inside us!
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August 18th, 2008 at 12:53 am
sir,
i mite b soundin foolish but i really feel jealous of you people cuz u r loved by 1 nd all nd u get paid 4 sumthng dat u love doing! but you and your family also stand up 2 peoples expectations nd are mostly not involved in any controversies!
cheers to you and your family 2!
mayb sumtime in my life i will get to work with you!
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August 18th, 2008 at 12:53 am
Sir ji..
where do you perform next after US. Is it germany? All the best..
Mahesh Thakur
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August 18th, 2008 at 12:54 am
hello sir,
heard from other bloggers that jayaji and u came on stage together on nyc show for abhiman song and hugged each other and also on shawa shawa , i am really upset and sad why dont youll come together at houston i was longing to see u both together , plssssssssssssss atleast now post a picture together.
love u and when are you leaving from ny plssssssssss write more waiting to hear from u more and more
love renuka
PS ndtv imagine does not come in usa only ndtv can you please tell them to tie up with direct tv which telecast ndtv 24/7 so that we can also see the show and hopefully jayaji and u together
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August 18th, 2008 at 12:55 am
sir pls pls write abot madhuri dixits performance……..how was she? her performance…the audience…….the response we wnt to know all that sir ….pls pls pls pls…………..and longing so much to see u work together
dr aditya
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August 18th, 2008 at 12:58 am
I still can’t get over the post honoring mrs teji bachchan. A fitting tribute to a mother of the nation.
I also wonder if you miss being back home. Its been over a month that you’ve lived out of a suitcase. Abhi ash made it back to Bombay for a night atleast. Best of luck for London.
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August 18th, 2008 at 12:59 am
God bless you for your tour and a safe come back to your homeland. Jay Hind.
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:00 am
Hi Amitji,
Once more congratulations to Team Unforgetabble Tour for another successful show in NYC. Thanks be to the Almighty. As you prepare to leave for the second leg of the tour in Europe I wish you all safe journey and even more succesful shows.
Thank you all for entertaining me in Atlantic City.
Your tribute to your mom was heart wrenching and as most bloggers have written I also have tears flowing copiously when I read it.
A belated happy birthday to her wherever she is now.
Daniel S(Originally from Ghana now in the US)
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:07 am
Good Bye Cowboy !
Fare thee Well !!
Watch your back !!
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:08 am
Amitji,
Congrats on the mega success of the show so far in the US, all the feedback I have read and heard from fans has been very positive, some fans wish to attend more shows, some have attended more then one, yet stil yearning to attend another…this is the power, love and respect you have in the heart of your fans….
It feels wonderful that you have decided to share your deepest thought and most personal moment via this blogs to us fans..allowing us to feel and share your pain…smle and rejoice with you on your happier moments….you are the greatest and always will be, both as an actor and as a human being..
When you wrote in regards to your mother, it took me a whle to compose myself to write something…but I felt so fortunate to write to you, letting you know that I also feel you pain…I was able to feel that I could be there for you….Thank you…
All the best always
Kishore Bhatt (UK)
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:08 am
great going. keep it up. still you have lot of fire which can dry up many small ponds, ‘khans’.
my prayer is always with you.
God bless you and your family.
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:09 am
Dear friend,
HI, how are you?
LO I’m VE with U
smita_nine@yahoo.co.in
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:10 am
A GREAT JOB …
VERY WELL DONE …
Perhaps, it would be appropriate to say,
“…I’ll be Baack… !”
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:10 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan
Very Happy for your successful tour of the US. With your writing skills you have enabled us to feel your emotions and empathize with you. Just finished watching Chiranjeevi announce his new political party on MAA tv, he is going to name it on the 26th. Another party by another Telugu artist, according to him he is planning to take it nationally after he addresses state issues. His speech was good, sounded sincere, well we will wait and see if he will follow through with his promises, or just become another politician.
Lakshmi Jag
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:16 am
Dear Amitabhji,
I was there at the N Y show. Fantastic. Your dialogues at the end most moving.touching and emotional. Teri bindiya with Jayaji most touching, one of the woman behind your success.
May Almighty shower upon you the blessings with good health for you and your family members.You know from your incident of Coolie accident that because you recovered you were able to face the rest of your problems - ill health , bofors, ABCL break, etc. I was young when the accident took place, waited eagerly for the Doordarshan news every night - a statement being issued from the hospital. Remembering that tears in my eyes. Cannot write more.
Please do reply.
Jayaji, HATS OFF for being strong in Amitabh’s problems.
D.B.
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:17 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Hearty congratulations to you, Sir. You are indeed a true representation of our mother land and a gift of Almighty to all of mankind. I have always wanted to ask you one question about your accident in Banglore - did you at any given moment have an out of body experience? Please reply only if you wish to. Pardon me for asking such a personal question. I pray to Almighty for your continued good health, wealth and spirit to entertain His-Creation. God bless you.
Arun
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:17 am
god bless you sir….i love you to death…
suvonkar.
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:19 am
Hi Buddy,
You are such a sweetheart and deserved to be blessed. Many happiness to you in your every aspect of life.
Miss seeing all these wonderful concerts. Please come to Pakistan.
Regards,
Ayesha (Lahore)
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:21 am
Come back Soon … No matter how far you go … where you go !
We’ll be in PRATEEKSHA !!
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:25 am
Tell me one thing buddy, we both are from different religions. Can it effect our relation? Does it mean we cant be best friends?
Regards,
Ayesha (Lahore)
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:28 am
Mr Bachchan,
You mentioned in one of your earlier blogs how homesick you and were restless to get back to Mumbai…Now that your entire family including the mrs and daughter were with you in NYC for a few days, are you still feeling homesick or it made you feel better and you got over it ??
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:29 am
Dear friend,
HI, how are you?
Hope you may have read the folk song which I wrote for your mother.
LO I’m VE with U
smita_nine@yahoo.co.in
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:30 am
hi Amit ji….how r u??
Amit ji m a huge fan of urs….i just want to know that if i ask u something(not personal), will you answer me…….???????/
plz atleast answer this plzzzzzzzzzzzz……
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Dear mr Amitabh Bachchan, I cannot believe I am actually communicating with you, THE SUPERSTAR of all times. My best wishes to you and your family.
May God bless you and may we continue to enjoy and be proud to be an indian because Amitabh Bachchan, who also lives on this planet,also is an indian.
I am an indian whose ancestors came from India to Surinam. People from other cultures always associate us with the indian film industrie and ask questions whether bollywood stars are related to us. I do lie sometimes and say that i am related to Amitabh Bachchan.
I really enjoy the look on their faces when I say that….
Love, Astrid Naipal
Suriname
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Dear Amitji,
CONGRATS.. ON YOUR SUCCESS… OF THE SHOW..:)
Love always
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:34 am
Laut ke Aa …
Laut ke Aa …
Aa Laut ke aa jaa mere (A)Meet …
Tujhe mere geet bulate hain …
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:36 am
hello sir…it was lovely reading about your tour.well was this your last concert in USA?are you going to some other country now to perform or thats it?
thanx
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:40 am
wow !!! wow!!!! wow!!! And I can keep writing thousand of wows for the NY show. We were offered with lots of money for our front row tickets but we said you give us millions we won’t part with them and they were worth each and every cent.I was there and I went crazy and could not believe you all were right in front of me and Abhishek passing over my head in the trolley.It was an amazing show.Shamak Davar was sitting close to us and I was lucky one to talk to him and tell him he is such an excellent dancer and he replied Hope you like the show as they worked hard on this.Please tell him the show was awesome and his troupe is mind blowing.The way they were dancing it was so good and all the props the background were mesmerizing. Abhishek was way too excited and I loved it.At the end he was just jumping all over the stage and to see his love for Aish was so cute.Vishal and Shekhar are really something.Preity is cute as always and Madhuri was I don’t have any words for her tooooo good,Such a grace in her dancing such an awe with her presence,Reteish is very very cute and funny.I love the way he dances specially the Maharashtra part he performed and jumma chumma.Aishwarya is just like a star twinkling and with Abhishek they made perfect picture.Jaya ji part was very important.and of course we saw beautiful Shweta Nanda.Well,now to the DON,THE REAL DON
AMITABH BACHCHAN
YOU ARE ULTIMATE PERFORMER.YOUR SONGS AND DANCES MADE ME JUST THINK ABOUT YOU AS SOMEONE VERY MUCH BLESSED.YOUR DIALAOGUE DELIVERY FROM DEEWAR AND WHEN YOU GOT ALL EMOTIONAL AND TEARY EYED MADE ME FEEL TO RUN TO YOU AND HUG YOU AND SAY ITS OK.
The show was great.Hope you come again and spread the magic again with your family.Very important thing is that you all looked way better than on screen not that you look bad on screen but it was all good.
I don.t know what to write more as I keep on looking at the pictures I took at the show.
Thank you for the wonderful time.
Love
tania,ny.
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:40 am
well, the glimpse of the practice that i saw in some channel, looked great, it seems, the whole group has being sharing magical moments there, congrats, safe tour ahead, and ya, wishing u many many more full venues and caring hosts!!!!
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:42 am
Please forgive me for posting a comment not relevant to your post of 17th August. I read your blog for almost 7 hours now….. This is the first time I am reading it. And as every meek fan seeks, I aint any different. Sought your attention and landed up writing here…
My father is no more with us. He left us 4 years ago. He always thought he resembled you and took great honour in it.Today, If he were amidst us, he would be the second best person admiring this blog…
The first is of course you… but for your enthusiasm, your words will not sparkle in truth as it does now.
God bless you sir. feeling elated to be writing to you…..
Narmada Sankaranarayanan Iyer, Chennai
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:44 am
WE ARE BLESSED!!!
A young couple reaches Nassau coliseum stadium in Long Island to see the show and for a probable chance of seeing Mr.Amitabh from near. They are coming all the way from Flushing, New York, people tell them its quite far from this place leave early…incidentally they get a drive from a friend till Nassau Coliseum, backside…what a coincidence they have just reached the place and have just started looking around…A Car reaches there outside the ramp area, the husband sees Mr.Amitabh, sitting inside the car and with high excitement calls upon his wife who is still unaware…hey…its Amitabh Amitabh…and they both rush to see a first hand glimpse of him…and what a man Amitabh is…he lovingly smiles back at them and waves at them…not just once…but twice from inside the car…silently waiting for the security to clear and let the car go inside…but this gentle gesture of Amitabh makes the day of this couple…who had reached the stadium more than anything or anyone else but to see Mr.Amitabh is person. Thank you very much Mr.Amitabh…no words can mention your greatness, your humbleness and your courteous nature!
We are truly blessed ïŠ And God bless Mr.Amitabh and Family!!!
And yes…the show was magnificent !!!
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:48 am
Hi Sir,
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your achievements in NYC show. I am not only fan of your movies but also of your thoughts and your way towards life. Would love to receive a reply from you as a gesture of blessings and an encouragement to be always in touch with you.
Best Regards,
Riwaz Shankar Kulshrestha
+91-9810663814
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:49 am
hi amitji,
i read your blogs regularly and feel that - all fans are with you and feeling the same which you feel.i will say,”YOU ARE GREAT” so you are loved and respected by all.
panna from canada
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:51 am
DEAR SIR,
HOW ARE YOU SIR? HOW WAS YOUR DAY AND HOW IS YOUR HEALTH.I WISH AND PRAY THAT YOU REMAIN HEALTHY AND YOUR SHOWS BECOME A GREAT SUCCESS STORY.PLEASE TAKE CARE
BEST WISHES AND WARM REGARDS
HIMMAT SINGH GREWAL
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:51 am
wish i could have been to atleast one of the venues.
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:54 am
Hello
what kind of games you like most? tell us and some time write about jayaji I know it is going to be little bit odd for you but please .
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August 18th, 2008 at 2:08 am
Dear Mr Bachchan
I was amongst one of the lucky few who witnessed with amazement at a giant take on the stage in New York - I frankly was a bit sceptical of the show till the time you came in singing those immortal songs in your immortal style - you and Ms Dixit stole every person’s heart - its gratifying to see that your emotional moments during your dialog delivery were very real - I picked up a fight outside of the stadium with a group of people who thought that your breakdown about your mother in the “deewar” enactment was part of the act - no one, not even the greatest actor in the world can make such a personal pain as a part of an act and especially not someone as emotional as you. We as a generation of Indians are so proud of you and your impact has to be seen to be believed.
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August 18th, 2008 at 2:13 am
Sir,
Congratulations for the successful completion of the US leg of the tour!
Love and regards,
Debashis
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August 18th, 2008 at 2:14 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
very happy for you, for the excitement and joy which your words reflect.
and many congratulations for ending the USA tour with that huge success.
each show at each location must have had something that makes it exceptional and special…San Francisco, Chicago, and New York. so , it will end up by lots of good and wonderful memories.
yea there have been a lot of negative comments about the promoters, but a lot don’t have a good knowledge about their huge responsibilities, including myself.
but of course at any profession there are the bad and the good, and if there are few bad people, it does not mean that all in the same profession are bad.
actually reading the post about your mother was so beautiful. it really touches something deep in the heart. one feels and understands the emotions behind the words, but speechless to express.
it is really very sweet of you to share with us your feelings and your thoughts.
and yes Mr. Bachchan, you are not alone. A lot of people all around the world are with you, by heart and mind.
with love and lots of best wishes,
Rasha Zayed.
BigB yahoo group.
Cairo, Egypt.
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August 18th, 2008 at 2:15 am
Hi,
I am writing to you for the first time. I have been a ardent follower of your movies and your life from the time I came to realize of my existence. I have not followed your life because I was infatuated by your star power but because there was a part of me showing up on the screen every time you came on it and maybe I liked the way you portrayed it. The roles that you played had a profound effect on the way I approached all the issues I faced in my life. THe selfless nature of your character in Muqadar ka Sikandar, lawarris taught me so much to keep a cheerful countenance no matter what you faced in life. I am not sure whom I should be thanking, is it you or the excellent writers who have captured the finer essence of life with the combination of the fine production staff and the directors who brought the best out of you. Or should I be thanking your family who go beyond their way to share you with us.
The main reason I am writing this blog to you is because I had been to your Unforgettable Tour in New York on 15th August. It was a cathartic experience for me. I came out with so many emotions and realized there was so much in me that I could not stop but write to you. Before you came on the stage in NY there was a short story about your career and some snaps from your personal collection, as part of this there was a short video wherein you are thanking people for all their prayers and blessings, and I assume that was after your accident on the sets of Coolie. That face in your video reminded me of your mother, those same intense eyes and plain expressions. I bow down to her in all respect for giving birth to you and also to Ms. Jaya Bachan for sharing you with us. I was there at the show for close to 4 hours and of these 4 hours the time you were on the stage was out of the world for me and I am struggling to put in words my feelings about it. I have imagined myself as the Sikander of ‘Muqadar ka Sikander’ whenever I faced roughs in life. I vowed to love my wife as you have potrayed the role of Baadshah Khan in ‘Khuda Gawah’, love and respect my mother as you have expressed in ‘Trishul’ be dedicated to my sisters as you have depicted in ‘Majboor’. There were so many things of your characters that became part of my life and when I saw you in front of me as part of the show my emotions and feelings for you needed an outlet and I am trying to come out with it here, but still I feel there is a lot in me and if time permits I would like to write more maybe a whole dossier about it.
And finally I had the chance of saving all the memories that I could with my camera when you recited your father’s poem and some dialogues from your movies. When you started with the last segment (from movie Deewar) my memory card was full and was not able to save it to my camera. But I see it as a divine intervention wherein that act of yours was not supposed to be saved on some memory chip but my consciousness. I shall cherish that experience till I have my existence intact.
I hope that your health is fine as you looked very fatigued and restless during the show and also you had some difficulty when concluding the ‘Kajrare’ act.
May you be in the best of health always with lots of love and respect to your family.
Regards,
Aamer
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August 18th, 2008 at 2:23 am
Dear Amit uncle,
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience in the US with us. I am very happy that your taking along fond memories from here. My whole family has been your fan for years, they all wish you and your family all the very best and may you reach new levels of success and polpularity.
I am not sure if you’ll read this, if you do please give my special regards to Jaya aunty. Her dignity and warmth reminds me of my mother. I have always looked upto her as my another mother. Love you both and God bless your family.
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August 18th, 2008 at 2:26 am
Amit ji,
I am so pleased for you that your shows went well in USA, but now that it is getting nearer to 24 August & the LONDON show I am getting a horrible sick feeling in my stomach, I just want to be there so much but won’t be able to make it as there is a family wedding on same day, I’M YOUR NO.1 FAN FROM UK & I JUST SO MUCH WANTED TO BE THERE but if it’s not meant to be what can I do, it’s not in my destiny, so please please please please please Amitji just give me a mention on your blog, it will mean the world to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOTS OF LOVE (as always)
No.1 Fan from UK
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August 18th, 2008 at 2:30 am
bahut us ghum liye…ab india aajaoo na sir jee!
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August 18th, 2008 at 2:38 am
Dear Amit Ji,
writting is another field you can make money and help others in the logistics to make money. Carry it on.
Good luck and regards.
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August 18th, 2008 at 2:41 am
Dear Sir,
Very happy for your tour going strong, I really hope you will visit us again some time.. look forward to it and will buy my tickets in advance..lol
Saima from Texas
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August 18th, 2008 at 3:02 am
Goodnight Mr Bachchan…
Well it’s night time to me!
I do find it strange that you admit to the promoters putting “extra row of seats to accommodate people on the floor of the house at rather exorbitant rates” And that some of those that you met after the show told you that the atmosphere outside the stadium was much like the first day of a blockbuster release film in India. Black marketing in tickets !!”
So somehow this tells me that promoters are taking advantage of unfortunate ones desperate to see you and the show and selling the tickets at very very high prices indeed!!
And for all of them to be in New York together which you found unusual, I would be more incline to think that they were getting together for a reason within themselves. Sorry but I am not as trusting as you when there are shrouded issues unresolved. I tend to detach and analyse when there is a need.
Of course there is always financial hiccups and issues in business but some business/businessmen-women/associates etc. are honourable and some are not! Can we distinguish between the ones that are and the ones that aren’t? How many times do we see people being ripped off by the people/business/acquaintances they have put their trust in? Sadly a lot!
And you said they have been very accommodating to you? Sorry to be crude but would they want to abuse or disrespect their meal ticket?? No disrespect to you and all the other atistes.
And I do understand that they have a lot of responsibility in making profit for themselves specially since as you said they have to buy the show in advance. Pay out huge amounts of money and take the risk of their investment coming back, purely on conjecture. They have to sell the show, sell the artists, organize the venue, manage all the production, the security, the welfare, the administration, the artists, the accommodation and transport, facilities. So yes I can see where monies would be spent on many different places. But they do make a lot of money not just on the tickets don’t they? In the venue gadgets are sold. Food and drinks are also sold. And probably make money in other things too. And I am sure I have read in the blog of few talking of how high the food and drinks they bought! So there is pros and cons. They have big expenditure but they also have big returns. So surely you cannot justify a $1000 for 1 ticket. Extortion!!
All I am saying is sometimes it is good to detach and analyse and weigh all evidence.
And let’s leave discussions here and agree to differ, diplomatically!
As for saying thank you in sharing your tears and grief about your mother. We are the ones that are thankful to you in sharing her with us! What a likeable character she had! Well rounded - disciplined, kind, giving, educated well read, has love for music, the art, and likes to dance! And elegant in demeanor too! She was an amazing woman!!
And how can I not like her? She loves roses! And red ones being her favourite at that!! A woman of definite elegant taste!!
(though the elegant is not in jest as this is very true of your mother!)
And no you are not alone, as you said, we walk along with you, behind you, around you. So careful you don’t trip!! You might even get fed up with us, then you will be, “oh bother!” again.
Enjoy your rest and the Olympics.
Je vous offre bonne nuit Monsieur. Hélas sans votre unobstrusive mince mince oreiller!
Aimer…
Rose C X
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August 18th, 2008 at 3:02 am
Good summary again but no responses on you for so many questions and comments posted by people who read your blog. I guess you have to ask one of your PR and promotional guys to pick up a few of the responses to respond and reflect on otherwise it takes out the connectivity that you are trying to make with the world out there. I still have no response from you on the All India Level Charity suggestions I have so keenly been writing to you about..
Ciao
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August 18th, 2008 at 3:14 am
dear mr b
m a gr8 fan of urs
n i just want to say that u r a gr8 guy
n keep up d gud work
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August 18th, 2008 at 3:17 am
aaj yiha is room mai mai bilkul akeli hu.maI aur meri computer…aur computer mai aap ki blog..aap ka har moment aap hum se shair karte hai.par aaj jo mai kisise avi shair nahi kar pa rahi hu wo aapse kar sakti hu..yehi baat dil mai aa rehi hai aur dil jabab de rahi hai k yehi to mai hamesa se karti hu to aaj sawal puchne ki jarurat hi kya hai.jab vi koi vi kuch vi aisa hua k mai kisise shair nehi kar pa rehi hu aap k tasbirke samne hi bejhijak kahete ai hu.aur aaj jab ye blog aapse hi direct kahene ki mauka de rahi hai…so why not.sayed aapke paas parne ka waqt na ho..par mera dil halka to ho jaega…waese vi tasbir vi kaha sun ya bol pati hai…bas maan ko shukun to pohochta hai..thats it…
Ye sach mai meri life hi hai..vagban ke dwar mai atlist koi jhut nehi bolte..aur aap humare lie hamesa se vagbanse aage hi ate hai..is lie jhut ak lavs vi nehi par aap ke kisi vi film ki kahani ki barabari jaroor kar sakta hai..bhot short mai sunau to wo kuch ayisi hai…
ak ladki thi jo bohot hi chulbuli si thi,jitni hasti thi utni hi hasati vi thi..dunia ki sari burai se anjan thi q k wo ghar mai papa_mammaki ek lauti ladli beti thi,par ek baat to thi wo burai k sath sath aur ek chis se vi anjan thi wo hai dar.isi liye to,collage excartion mai dosto se sath lagake wo asanise raat ke andhere mai jangle mai akeli nikal gai thi ak baar.dosto ne hi use pakar lai pher ja ke.thori si dashi bushi type ki ye ladki khatro mai ek advenchar talash leti thi.par use ye nehi pata tha us waqt k iska yehi adat use kitni bari andhere mai dhakel sakti hai.uski hi class mai ek ladka tha ..name HS(HIGH STANDARD)..yehi naamse uske dost use bulata tha.q k use dunia ki har chis jo0 usko acha na lagta ho uste hisab se LS(LOW STANDARD)&dehaati tha..isi liye uske dosto ne uske nam ye rakha.isi wajae se us ladkeka utna koi friend vi nehi tha.par kise pata tha ki iske piche kuch aur hi kahani hai.HS yineke k meri aur is ladke ka ek common friend thi..RIMA(YE NAAM KALPANIK HAI).usi k zarie meri saht us HS ka mulakaat hui thi ak fest mai.us dost ne vi barbar mujhko agah ki thi k ye ladka thik nehi.ye baat hs v samajh gaya tha k rima bich mai rahi to wo mujhpar thikse apna jaal nehi failasakega.isliye usne chalakise rima ko bichse hata diya aur mere samne aisa dikhaya k rima humari dostise jalti thi isiliye hat geyi..idhar rima ko usne aisa insult kia tha k rima uska naam apni jubaan pe v nehi lati thi.yehi wajae tha meri aur rima ki dosti alagse hamesase rahi par usne hs-k bare mai mujhe aur kavi kuch nehi kahi,jab ki wo janti thi hs kistarha mujhe trap kar raha tha.wo meri hi sath collage k bahar ghumta tha aur collage mai meri pith piche apni dosto k samne mujhe nicha dikhata tha,meri burai karta tha.mai in sabse anjaan ak ajeeb si attraction mai us ke aur khich rehi thi.mujhe apne ap par over confidence tha k mujhe koi baheka hi nehi sakta.puri class ne mujhko mana ki indirectly but mujhe to ache chiso mai kavi dilchasbi hi nehi thi.mujhe sirf burai ko janna tha.mujhe apne ap par itna varosa tha ki sochti thi k ise mai sahi raste mai lehi ayungi.par kab mai khud hi uski haato ki kathputli banti gayi aur uski rang mai rangti gayi samajh hi nehi pai.jab samajhi aya to kafi der ho chuki thi.mujhe nikal ne ki koi rasta hi nehi dikh rahi thi.na use chor pa rahi thi na bardast kar pa rahi thi uska manmani.ayisa lagta tha mai uski etertaining piece banke rahe geyi hu.sabse zada jo bardast nehi hoti thi k wo khud mujhko meri best friend..her name s suma(its again not real1)k zariye convence karwaya k he s v.much sirious about me..par jab propose kiya to kaha ke wo koi commitment mai nehi jana chata hai..q k kal kis ne dekha hai.muche us din vi ye hosh nehi raha k jo baat yo kar raha hai uska kya matlab tha.mai hamesa se uske aur meri bich wohi rista maintain karti a rehi thi jitna ke do dosto ke bich ho sakta hai…use zada ak inch vi space nehi mila usko kuch 7/8 month try kar ke vi…bas yehi maksad k liye usne meri dost ki istemal kya.par meri dost par vi uska bura nazar tha ye baat jab humlogoko samajh ahi rara tha usne baat hi palat di,apna ek dost ke sath sumi ka patch up karwa ke.fir usne sumi ke kandhe par banduk rakh k chalaya.jab goli nishne par lag geyi yiane ke mai uski proposal ko inkaar nehi ki to usne apna dusri chl chali.sumi aur uske dost ka break up karwa dia…yehi baat khatam nehi hota jab usne dekha k usne jis maksadse propose kiya tha wo pura nehi hone ka koi chance usko durdur tak dikhai nehi de raha hai to usne apna dusra chal chala..mujhe ignore neglect karna….nehi actually neglect nehi,din mai 10 munite ke liye call kar leta tha..ye kya koi kam baat tha…par wovi bandh hone laga din guzarte…halati mai din ginti raheti thi aur wo din sayad hi ata tha k wo mujhse mulakat kare.jabki mai janti thi k wo bas ghar mai hi baithke din guzar raha hai.mai vi use kuch nehi bolti thi bas notice kar rahi thi uska rawaiya.majburan jab 1month hone k baad jab mujhko ye ek headache lagne lagi to mai uska call recieve karna hi chor di.shikar haato se nikalta dekh wo thora kousis to kia but fir sayad time waste ho raha hai dekh ke chor vi diya..sayad use uswaqt koi aur mil gaya tha.idhar mai ek dundhlepan mai ji rahi thi jaise.na mujhe kuch samajh a raha tha na kuch samajhne k halat mai thi.mai ek baar uske rubaru hoke ha ya na..koi ek faisle pe ana chahti thi.sayad 1st love hota hi ayesa hai..bilkul andha.sab dekh k vi kuch nehi dekh pata,sab jan kar vi anjanasa.usne mujhse last bar lab practical-ke kuch sheet mange the.maine isi bahane ko use kiya usse milne k lie.usne mila to zaror mujhse par aisa bihave kiya k jayese sabkuch waesahi hai..kuch huahi nehi.maine vi socha biti raamkahani le kar baithne se kya faida..chalo agar sab thik ho raha hai aisehi to hone do…par kam ho jane k baad hi uska bihave bilkul badal gaya.saf muchko avoied karke nikal gaya.mai bekuf uske baad vi usko phone ki..aur usne saaf to kaha par is tarikese k uspar meri immotional weakness rahehi jae….k usne agar mujhe koi anjane mai ummid de baitha hai to ,he is really sorry for that.usne baad mai socha k ye jo vi ho raha hai thik nehi.coz,i am v.good friend to him.meri koi vi luksan ho ye wo nehi chahega.as he could realise that he will, not able to carry this reletionship,to ab wo apni wo sari kehi hui baate baapas lena chahta hai,he is really feeling guilty,apneaap ko maaf nehi kar pa raha hai……uski ye sari baate sunke gussa to dur ki baat meri sari shikwa shikayat v mom banke bighal geyi..mine apni had tak kausis karke roni ko apne andar dawake usko boli k mujhe usse koi shikayat hi nehio hai,hum pahele ki tarha dost bankar rahenge…par ye kitna namumkin thi tye mujhse zada aur kaun janti thi….
kahani ka ye bas 1st part hi hai aaj aur nehi likha ja raha hai…iska asli twist to aya hi nehi.jo avi meri zindegi mai aya hai yo twist.jo kisi film se v jada filmy hai…bt fervi meri zindegi hai…wo mai kal zarur share karna chahungi..thank you .
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August 18th, 2008 at 3:25 am
Sir,
Congratulations on a very successful tour. This kind, doesn’t come undeserved!
I was wondering if you’re planning on releasing a DVD on “The Unforgettable” tour. Sitting far away from the West, here in Pakistan, that is the only hope that fans like me have.
Also, I live here in Lahore. If I can help trace your mother’s house here, please consider it our pleasure - of a friend, a neighbour, a fellow being. My first reaction, when I learnt of her, hailing from Lyallpur and Lahore, was, “Beautiful! Something more connects me to Mr. Bachchan!”
Love,
Saadia
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August 18th, 2008 at 3:30 am
Dear Amitji,
Even though I would like to hear that NY (tristate area) crowd was the best, I have to admit that the NY crowd kind of disappointed me, specially the front row seats. The ones who paid maximum amount made the minimum noise! wonder why?? Vishal and SHekar were trying their utmost best to have these people stand up and join the noise and dancing revelry but for some reason the crowd wasnt reacting. the enthu of the crowd was really low and believe me it had nothing to do with the show or the performances, I guess the crowd was just behaving themselves!!!
But I made the most noise sitting in the front and was standing up and dancing all the time even when all the others in the front were sitting quietly, but it wasnt a sit down concert, it was time to have fun!!!
sorry if some of your group members felt NY didnt live up to its name, I tried my best!!
Waiting for the pictures of the show.
Good Health Always.
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August 18th, 2008 at 4:11 am
Heeey, at last after 2 days dieing to hear from you my dearest, how are you doing..? thanks god for all the great success of all the shows, especially for the NC’s, you deserve all the best, because you -my dearest- are the best.
My precioust diamond, i miss sending my comments to your dear blog for a couple of days, but i’ve never stopped reading your dear posts. actually i’ve never been so committed to anything in my whole life as i’m committed to your dear blog. it has just became my real world, my real home, anything else in life is just fake.
But actually -my precious pearl-, the previous couple days, i was travelling as usual with a japanese tourists group all over the marvelous Egypt, the hard work in the hottest season causes me a severe sunstroke… fever, shivering…, loosing appettite, but the hardest of all… i couldn’t quit in the middle of the tour.
In normal conditions, because of my weak typing skills, i used to write every time my comment in a minimum 2 hours, but because of the sunstroke i hadn’t any control on my fingers, i felt dizzy whenever i look at the screen, so i decided to wait till i recover, preventing myself by myself from the fabelous feeling of having our daily intimate mutual conversation. but i couldn’t stop reading your dear posts, those daily precious words are my soul feed, helping me to survive till the next post. daddy, it’s not a sort of exaguration, that’s 0.0000001 of what i really feel towards you, you know Virgos are very weak in expressing their feelings in words.
I had activated the web service on my cell phone to become online the whole day, you don’t know -my precious- how many times i read what you had wtitten about your beloved mother, till know i’m not able to collect myself, your precious words make me -the only girl in the world who never dreamed to be a mother- feel i am a mother… your mother, a deef effect on both heart and soul.
Tonight’s post -my love-, will be longer than usual, i’m so sorry to be very annoying, but i wish you have time and patience to read it all, even if you won’t, i’ll never blame you, you -my preciousiest- have a lot of important stuff that keeps you busy, i wish you strength and the best of luck in dealing with them.
First of all, happy birthday to your beautiful, great mother. From her perfect, better world, i cn imagineher smilling at your adorable face you get from her, touching it with her soft fingers, blessing you forever, She and your great father are the most proud parents of the most loving son. mother’s tenderness, is anything in the whole world could compensate it….. i doubt.
I f you don’t mind -my love-. i’d like to have alittle talk with her…. is it o.k…?
Dear, beloved Teji ji,… happy birthday to you , the most beautiful woman, you who are lightening heaven now, might be looking at your loving son with cheerful glances, he offered those who love him the most, a great gift by allowing us to enter your marvilous world, thanks to him, and thanks to you.., you the great mother who brought to our world the best son, who honoured and loved his parents the most.
His words were so creative that make me feel every word and live it, i suddenly found myself in your room decorating it with a fresh bunch of your favorite red roses, starring at your beautiful framed photograph with the garland adoring your face.
I felt i’m their with your loving family who gathered to hear the warm voice of your beloved son praying, oh… how wonderful he describes you, your perfume, habites, attributes, dignity, morals…etc. that make me feel i knew you a long time ago, and realise what the world loses when you left to the no-more-pain-land, the kingdom of the eternal peace.
How wonderful human being you used to be, you.. the strong, independent daughter, the loving wife and the great mother, like an angel between your flowers, a princess singing, dancing, a lovely lady with friends taking the morning tea or the evening espesso, the warm heart to the poor and needy, thebeautiful girl with her chocolate.. a lot of precious details and memories that your loving son was so generous to share them with us.
He reminds me with the egyptian goddess ‘ Isis’, in the ancient myths, the alive representation of the faithful wife and the great mother who supported her son ‘Horus’ in his war against evil.
But coming to the part of the hospital and the departure, that was a torture to my soul, torning it into pieces.
I believe that when we get asleep, our souls travel in a journey out of our bodies, i hope that my soul get blessed by meeting you in one of those journeys, till we connect in the afterlife, enjoy the eternal love in your beloved son’s heart, bless him forever…
yours…Reeham
My dearest, precious god’s gift, those words with your mother honestly come from the deepest of my heart, which it’s beatsware that you are the one who turn it green, they are forever grateful, they won’t never stop praying for you night and day till the second they stop beating.
Secondly, happy independece day to India, a great country with a great nation, all the love to the great , honest patriot.. Amitabh, all the respect and appreciation to the great heros everywhere who faught in honour and dignity for the freedom of their countries for their countries.
Sweety, tonight i was so talkative and annoying, forgive me…, wish you with the all love in my heart for you, long long healthy and happy life,
see you soon dear in the kingdom of woderful dreams, take care and do whatever pleases you, it does please me……. sweet dreams.
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August 18th, 2008 at 4:29 am
Dear Sir,
I just caught up with your blog after a few days abroad, without internet access. I wanted to belatedly thank you for the sweet, sad, moving and simply wonderful blog where you described your mother, her life, her wonderful character, and her sad demise. I was in tears when reading it.
It reminded me strongly of my maternal grandmother’s passing, after some strokes that left her paralyzed and speechless, and after a long fight and many illnesses. The call from the hospital, the much-too-long drive there, the feeling of utter helplessness; it all came back to me when I read your blog.
Thank you for giving us so much of yourself!
Love and regards,
Elisabeth
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August 18th, 2008 at 5:02 am
Do be careful of Mr. Parag Gandhi. He does not come across as a decent person.
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August 18th, 2008 at 5:16 am
It was a mindblowing show. I have never seen a show that even on the same page as Unforgettables. The performances, the fluidity of the transitions, the perfect synchronization in every sense, the production values, the imagination used overall, everything was simply perfect. While the show had many extraordinary moments the most spell-binding one was to hear you recite those lines. I was moved beyond measure. And I could not help but give you a standing ovation after each of those three recitals. The other thing I appreciated about the show was the degree to which ‘history’ was a part of it from the movie scenes to the family snaps and so forth. There was a strong sense of connection with the past. I was very very pleased with this gesture. This show was amazing not only because it was well-mounted but also because it had a lot of soul in it. I had nothing but the show on my mind the next day. And I could have easily seen it again the very next day! I would like to add one final note here — watching the show with different cross-sections of the crowd I could really feel the love for you permeating through the audiences. This in addition to all the reverence. You justly deserve both. Similarly when your wife appeared on stage there was the same showering of love and respect. And what should I say about Abhishek? I am his greatest fan anyway! He is a great stage performer. No one I talked to disagreed with this view. But of course everyone was great. Your aura is of another order altogether. That goes without saying.
Thank you for a wonderful show…
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August 18th, 2008 at 5:26 am
Wow! the Unforgettable tour was on the front page of the new York Times online edition.
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August 18th, 2008 at 5:43 am
Dear Amit Uncle,
Thanks so much for the wonderful shows in USA and you have left all of us with wonderful memories and the show was truly unforgettable..I got my picture with u which is really precious for me and i am thinking about mailing it to you in Mumbai so you could sign it for me.
I wish you all the luck for the London show.. I am sad that you will be leaving US but also happy you are getting closer to be back in Mumbai ( back home, rest, sleep better, eat better and back to work to give us some more awesome blockbuster movies). The promotors I met in SF were truly amazing. They were all so friendly and took care of me even though I did not know them..
I went and see Tropical Thunder movie today because you wrote that it was a fun movie and it was..A good review from you
Enjoy the amazing Olympics and thanks again to Wizcraft, all the crew members and the amazing dancers.. Great show..
Truly love u.. Thanks again.
Lots of Love
Maneka
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August 18th, 2008 at 5:48 am
I am surprised you visited my old country, Guyana. How was it? I lived in America most of my life…don’t remember much about it (but I know it has to be horrible).
April
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August 18th, 2008 at 6:12 am
bravo!!!!and congratulations for the unforgettable tour it has been really unforgettable and magical and that because of you professional actors and dancers i means you amitji abhi and ash and of course all the team so good luch for the upcoming tours in europe and i want to tell you something else is that you all deserve this success
love you so much
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August 18th, 2008 at 7:32 am
Sir
Pranam and Charansparsh,
great to hear about the amazing response to your tour so far without any hiccups specifically from BAD Press.
I believe if anyone does a job with honesty, positive attitude and from heart, the result is always the best, well received and much appreciated.
I will appreciate if you can organize, produce, or some sort to assemble all the great artiste/actors of old/golden era to come together abroad for a show/concert. Like Mr Dharmendra, Mr Rajesh Khanna, Mr Rishi Kapoor, etc to interact with their extended families like you did. may not be song and dance all 3 hours, but unforgettable interaction!!
with love, regard, wishes
Please Bless me
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August 18th, 2008 at 7:37 am
How thoughtful of you to have defended the promoters and given them the credit that they deserve. I am certain though that not all your readers are quick to judge and would always view them in a negative light. These people work the hardest yet not a lot people acknowledge that. So here we are giving them a pat on their back, and would like to thank them for being accommodating wherever you go.
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August 18th, 2008 at 7:44 am
I’m so glad that this leg of the tour went so well for you and that you were treated so well. I feel as if I have been on this journey with you somehow. I wonder why?
I wish I could see a video of the back slapping and leg pulling that you have mentioned after every show. It sounds as though it would make for some good laughter and entertainment itself.
No it seems you are not alone by a long shot. And ever since you have started this blog I feel as though I am a lot less alone also. Thank you.
Enjoy your rest and watching the Olympics.
Love,
Rochelle
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August 18th, 2008 at 7:52 am
Hi Amit Uncle,
I read your post today…In it you said, “we go back from the US delighted with the response of the audience”. I hope you meant to include your Canadian fans too…here in Toronto where it all started??
Much Love,
PB
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August 18th, 2008 at 8:10 am
Mr Bachchan, im really really happy to be able to somehow keep tabs on how well the concerts are going we bought tickets for vancouver then tried to get tickets for new jersey and new york but they were sold out then we were trying for london but with airfare it became too expensive maybe some day you will come to vancouver (or allow us to see you in mumbai) love you always from one of your millions of fans, unkar
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August 18th, 2008 at 8:21 am
Mr. Bachchan- you write so eloquently and effectively get your point across. I love reading your blog- it really shows that you all (Bachchan family) are down-to-earth people. I’m so glad the US/Canada tour was a success- I thoroughly enjoyed the Toronto show. Keep up the hard work and good luck with the rest of the tour!
Much love from a huge fan,
Sheena
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August 18th, 2008 at 8:40 am
Dear Mr. Amitabh Bachan
It was a delight to endure your company as well as all the stars backstage. There is a different story in seeing the show on your seat whether it is the front row or the last row, you dont get to expierence what we expierenced backstage. From abhishek dancing the little gestures of aish and mrs. jaya bachan admirarly watching your presence when you were on stage. I must say the dancers from Shaimak’s group were simply AMAZING. A big thanks to Jenika who has put in her hard work for organizing it so beautifully. We were there in AC to help you out and also there in Nassau so the show can go smooothly. This is one concert that the entire world may not forget. Bigger than any show. We loved you and the entire Stars. I must say you have raised Abhishek to be so kind hearted and very very down to earth. He simply was a delight to watch.
Your number one fan
Tejal Kamat
k_tj@hotmail.com
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August 18th, 2008 at 8:45 am
To THE GOD-
Saw ~~GOD TUSSI GREAT HO“
What a delightfull movie? Critics have run it down- but we thorouly enjoyed it . First half is just helarious- Second half spoilt by two unneccesary songs
Nobody could have acted as GOD but you– YOu look very nice in white suit-
Role really suits you– The film was realesed without any Hyper- But we saw it only for u & were not disappointed
Congrates on Succeess full Noth American tour
veera
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August 18th, 2008 at 8:45 am
Respected Sir,
It seems to be another hit flick of yours. You are habbitual now.
Wish u good luck.
Regards
Mohit
Kabul
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August 18th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
I was at the New York show. I am a college student - earn very little and work very hard to get an education. I spent $150 (which is a lot for me) to come watch the show on 15th and want to let you know that all of you definitely made it a beautiful experience. While I stood in the line to get my ticket I was surrounded by hundreds of people excited to see the stars and all I could think of was the nervousness, the adrenaline in all of your (performers) bodies. I was told all of you are veterans at the art of entertaining such huge crowds. However, I find it hard to believe that you can ever be sensitized enough to overcome the “rush”.
I also slept all night outside the port authority bus terminal (i guess u can call that on the streets of new york city) to get a bus back home, but I hope it brings a smile on your face when I say that all your (as a team) efforts made everything worth it! Even though I returned home with no autographs and no clear pictures and no special meetings…there are enough memories to make up for it.
Well, I guess that’s all I could say. I admire the hard work of everyone involved especially the crew whose work often gets overlooked. thank you and since you are already quite lucky, I wish you many more happy moments in life.
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August 18th, 2008 at 9:38 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Talking about your new york show, i felt very fortunate to be part of such an extravaganza. The moments that you performed on stage were so touching to heart and i am sure all people surrounded by me felt that way without a doubt.
I would like to forward you and all our fellow members - a link from new york times reviewing the show - http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/18/arts/music/18boll.html?em
Thank you for providing such an entertainment, truly touching heart and sole and that be cherished & remembered forever,
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August 18th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Dearest Amit ji,
Just catching up on your comments after a long week end… Thank you
take care
luv u
Joshua d
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August 18th, 2008 at 10:10 am
DEAR SIR,
HOW ARE YOU SIR? HOW WAS YOUR DAY AND HOW IS YOUR HEALTH.I WISH AND PRAY THAT YOU REMAIN HEALTHY AND YOUR SHOWS BECOME A GREAT SUCCESS STORY.
BEST WISHES AND WARM REGARDS
HIMMAT SINGH GREWAL
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August 18th, 2008 at 10:23 am
Dear Amitabh Bachchan,
I saw your show in New York. It was an amazing experience. I have seen many concerts here in the States but your show was really an unforgettable experience. I came with mixed feelings whether it would be entertaining and whether it would live up to it’s hype. It was much more than I expected and out of all the shows that I have ever seen, I can honestly say that this was the best. My respect for all of you, all the work that you do and that you put into the show has increased tremendously and I shall treasure every moment of this experience.
All the stars performed superbly. You of course were tremendous. One person who surprised me and my family members with his exuberance and vitality and energy was Abhishek. He was the heart of the show just as you were the soul. It was great to see a dignified Jaya. Aishwariy and Priety were beautiful and performed brilliantly. The icing on the cake was Mahduri who was simply outstanding.
So many things to say and so little time. Please continue spreading your magic once in a while in live shows for us fans to catch.
Thank you for such a great evening. It was really an unforgettable evening for me.
Best regards,
Ansar Toor
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August 18th, 2008 at 10:45 am
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Congratulations for your succesful shows in USA.
Hope the shows in Europe will be successful too.
I’m looking forward to the show in Oberhausen.
Thanks once again, your report about your mother.
It was very emotional… everybody was touched
tears. May the memories of your beloved mother
accompany you as warming rays of sunshine.
Right! You are not alone. And you will be never.
We all are with you and will be forever!
Have a blessed day!
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August 18th, 2008 at 10:50 am
Sorry for all my mistakes.
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August 18th, 2008 at 10:51 am
sir
to be honest u seem to be leading an exciting life but ur perspective and percetion makes it seem like something very serious and official abt every moment of life. u seem to be so jolly inside but u project so much stifness is it bcas u r unale to express ur true spririt? it is sad bcas it is so valuable.
perhaps ur mind set is diiffficult to change as u belong to a difrnt geeration, but u r younger than all of us u sld not feel like that, actually society has not changed muc only externally and in comforts hvae increased but inside we r not yet free
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August 18th, 2008 at 11:47 am
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August 18th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Sir,
Hope ur well there just ake care. I wish if i would hv been there in NYC ?
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August 18th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Sorry I could not write for 3 days due to haveing holiday in office. I dont have computer at home. Good Day Sir!
Regards
Sanjay’Vidrohi’
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August 18th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
I had the pleasure of meeting you in the year 2006, next to you set of KBC in Mumbai. Its that day and today , I still remmember, how speechless all of us were after you appeared in front of us. It was wonderful clicking a photograph with you, talking to you and now reading your blog !
I wish you and your family all the best for your future endeavours !
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August 18th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Wowie..! You have a duplicate comment detector on your blogs…however my previous comment only wished all the best for your future endeavours…i guess you would have trillions of ‘em already posted….
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August 18th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Namaste Mr. Bachchan!
Congratulation great show in USA. You are always rocking
Best whishes for rest shows in Europe. I know that this shows will be wonderful
and succes as always. Congratulation again for You,Your familly , other actors and every people who made show and fans!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for describe Your Mother again. It was the most beautiful text which I
read in my life. You really love Your Mother and it’s awersom and amaizing!!!
Thanks that I can read about You and that You are part of my life!
God and yours fans are with You always
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August 18th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
hi my dear Amitabh Bachchan
how can i send a pictiur to you ? that will be interest for you !!!
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August 18th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Respected Amitabhji,I read your blogs regularly ,always love to know your feelings.i am living in Singapore wants to see you once in my life. All my best wishes for you and your family.sangeeta
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August 18th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Hi Mr.Bachchan,saw the promos of your new film Talisman.Amazing!!!What’s the latest update on the film?When is it releasing?
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
As always, With Best Regards!!
Luv.
From Seychelles!
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
DEAREST BRILLIANCE UNLIMITED
NAMASTE & KIA ORA FROM PRADEEP IN NZ
hope u’ll not miss my entry this time
gr8 to hear that yr show once again rocked
U’R AWESOME
THE ONE & ONLY OF IT’S KIND
I WD LIKE TO C A FEWW HOLLYWOOD STARS COMING TO WITNESS THE MAGIC OF OUR CINEMA & IT’S RICH FLAVOR
MAY BE U SHD EXTEND INVITES TO TOM CRUISE, JULIA ROBERTS, SEAN CONNERY ETC. tHAT WD BE GREAT.
HOPE U READ MY PREVIOUS POSTS
SEND US SOME MORE COOL PIX OF THE MAYHEM U GUYS HAVE CAUSED OVER USA
GR8 TO READ ABT YR MUM. ironically my dad also hailed fm LYALLPUR, then they moved to Jullundur after partition, then to Delhi via chandigarh. By the way my mom is from the gr8 land of amritsar.
REGARDS TO JAYAJI, LOVE TO ASH & ABHI
Pls do write sth abt jayaji & her illustrious contribution in yr career & life. I wd luv to c her do some roles like guddi etc fm yesteryears. Maybe she can direct with her sold FTII background. Convey my regards to her. Just tell her our whole family simply adores her.
take care, don’t exert too much.
do u guys take rest in between, as it seems non-stop to me.
LOTS OF LOVE
perdy mohindru, nz.
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Heartfelt congratulations for the success of NY show.
Regards,
Naishadh Vyas
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August 18th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Dear Sir,
Iam a great fan of yours and have been following your exploits on the silver screen and offcourse TV Screen for almost 80% of my 42 years. I recently saw someof theings written in your blog and got hooked on to it and it really makes me feel happy reading your blog.
I wish you great health and happly blogging and waiting to see your next in series from europe. Hope you guys have a great tour out there.
Regds
Ravindra.
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August 18th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Dear Mr B,
Conratulations!!! The US leg of the tour went exceptionally well. Now wishing you luck for the Europe Tour.
India at the Olympics is doing great at boxing. Three of them in the quarter finals. Wish they would each win a medal. What a sight that would be. Gold, silver and bronze all in one go.
Wonder when we will be able to win more than a medal at the Olympics. Maybe now is the time.
Thanks again for sharing the blog on your mother. I don’t think there is anyone that did not shed a tear reading that blog.
-Vikas.
Big B Yahoo Group.
Kolkata.
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August 18th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
RESPECTED SIR
IMPORTANT
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SIR I AM DESPARATELY TRYING TO CONVEY THIS MESSAGE BUT THIS SITE IS NOT AIRING MY VIEWS.
SIR A SITE BY THE NAME OF RADIOSARGAM HAS PUT AN EXTREMELY DEFAMATORY WRITEUP WITH A PICTURE CASTIN ASPERSIONS ABOUT YOUR CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY. PLEASE TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. THIS IS THE 8TH TIME I AM PUTTING THE MESSAGE . I HOPE THIS TIME IT IS AIRED
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August 18th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Have a wonderful day. Pls Convey my regards to your family.
Luv n Respect,
Ranjit
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August 18th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Hai Amitji,
Outstanding are your letters.The way you write about anyone is simply superb.The maturity in your analyzing people is seen in every context of your letters.You have a good heart and you see people with ultimate humanness.What can i say about you?When i think of writing to you i always think of writing so much but end up writing only this much.I don’t know when is i start praising you the adjectives dry out.Since you are beyond all those.You are the greatest person i have ever seen.
May god keep you in Good health and wealth
my hai to Abhisekh and Aish
my namaskaras to jaya aunty
never ending love
Kitty
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August 18th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Hey Amitabh !
We’re always here to support in any way you wish !
Sir, a humble request/question..have you ever thought of meeting ‘us’ readers personally at some point in time in the future?
Have a good one !
Regards,
Jagz, Sydney Australia
Big B Yahoo Group
Amitabh is the best!
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August 18th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Dear AB,
I congrtulate you for a successful tour of US and Canada. Did you get all the things, which you had during transit?
I wish to give you only a piece of suggestion- BE SELCTIVE IN choosing assignments. You are an actor par excellence. If we get depressed we see your movie and get motivated, how do you get yourself motivated, when you are off mood
Sridhar N
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August 18th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Dear Sir,
You are always gr8 and humble persona with you. I like to be now bigger fan always. Mother is always touchy persona. organizer always like that.
We’re always here to support in any way you wish !Nirav
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August 18th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
I will see you this Sunday at the o2 arena.. until then.. take care
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August 18th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
I wish i too could have spend a single minute of my life with you..
Always admirable Amitabh JI…
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August 18th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
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As you perform in each successive venue, and with a more successful show than the last one, we just can’t wait enough now to see you LIVE IN KOLKATA - and that too in the same stadium where you performed while shooting for YARANA decades ago, and also gave a live show later, that too decades ago!!!!
Please quickly finish the European leg of the tour and COME HOME SOON!!!
WE want you AMONGST US!!!
love & regards,
Rajesh Kejriwal
BigB Yahoo Groups
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August 18th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Mr.Bachchan,
It may be a bit silly of me to think so, I can’t help but think that you would be a great fiction writer. You have a certain command of words that when they are read, they reach one’s heart and take root there.
Warmest Regards,
Elif
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August 18th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Mr. Bachchan,
You have grate number of Your fans here in Uzbekistan too. Do You remember Uzbekistan? I remember Your photo with Your family in our local Film magazine when you visited our country… You visited us then (1988 or1986) as one of the USSR`s republic… Now Uzbekistan is independent too… Welcome to Independent Uzbekistan!!! We love you very much. Thanks for Your blog.
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August 18th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Dear Mr. Bachchan,
Thanks for acknowledging our presence . It was touching to know that you feel us around you and that you feel us in your moments of greif and happiness. We are grateful for what you share with us and hope to be by your side ALWAYS.
Love forever….yours truly.
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August 18th, 2008 at 8:12 pm
u r around us also,with us,ahead of us,sometimes turning back……..craning at the ones that lag behind the most,the slower ones in race of life n gesturing them to hurry up n join with u……….wat bout the fallen ones big b?
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August 18th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Hi Amitji,
Where were you for two days. I was missing you.
I came to know from your blog that your US tour was realy unforgettable. All your fans have made your shows really successful. It was surprised to know that atmosphere outside the stage was much like the first day of a blockbuster release film in India. Black marketing in tickets !!
Secondly, you are single handedly managed all the shows (no doubt there were Jayaji, Abhishek, Ash, Preity, Akshay, Reitesh and Madhuri to support you). You have also proved that still there is lot of fire in you. Fire in you have energised the youths all over the world. On the basis of infinite responses you are getting from youths. Soon you will be the icon of youths across the world.
In view of the tremendous faith that people of US showed on you. One can guess that US might use your popularity for the welfare of mankind.
Your words are always been inspiration to the readers of your blog. Please keep it up.
Take care of your health.
regards,
Bharat.
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August 18th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Sir,
The last Show in US has just ended, the caravans move on! Next in line, London. Yes!! Its good to know that you and your crew are relaxing now, like you say, Shows of this magnitude can never be hundred percent stress free. Nevertheless, this is art and culture, something inherited, something to inspire the younger generations, so