Posted on: August 27, 2008 - 7:56 am
London, UK August 226/27, 2008 1:18 am
‘When you focus on giving you will never be at a loss !
When you focus on gaining you will be under stress “!
We cannot all excel all the time; we cannot choose to direct all as we wish; we cannot but improve but by learning from experience…. collect yourself, dismiss the noise and bother of all other troubles in your life, give over your spirit to embrace your work. It is your best, most powerful and most enduring lover, your most devoted prayer to the Gods..
I receive these on my mobile. I am indebted to those that send it. For they convey abundantly the essence of life and our duty and commitment to our work. My work comes in delayed fashion in the last six weeks that I have been away. I am unused to it. A stranger, a foreigner in an unknown land. Over the week end my work rears its head in repeated postures. Same dress, same content, same sound. Different venue, different audience. I rise on the given morning with equal apprehension. I am diffident. Diffident to face the rest of the day. There is time still before I can get to work, but I am already thinking of what I would do as soon as it is over. I want for it to be over. Over soon. Could it be possible that I be let off today. That I do not have to perform. That the night after the performance come to me now instead of waiting for it then. A sudden weakness creeps in. Physical weakness. A crumbling of the heart, a lethargy in the legs. The breathing is deeper and submissive. Could not the day move down to the end as swiftly as the cursor on my computer as I drag it down to the edge of the bar down to the arrows, whizzing past comments, mail, content.
You shut your eyes as you drive down to the venue. Your cues and movements and words spin passed you in peculiar kaleidoscope patterns. It is confusing. The words and actions get vague. There is memory loss and you get back to concentrate on the quick cat nap, with the assurance your body gives you, that it shall all come back on the day and moment.
The back stage frenzy is decidedly limited as you are led to your green room. Why ever do they call it green ? The mirror the properties the costumes all lined up and ready to be activated. There is a queer silence of complacence. Nothing goes through the mind. There is anxiety on the capacity of the stadium and its potential to fill up. There is anxiety on the quality of the audience and their expectations and what they may think of our creations. There is constant and consistent desire to visit the wash rooms. Some of them are distant from your solitary lair, some attached.
The gentle yet muffled movement of humanity percolates through harsh looking walls, built for sporting stars and events. Their murmuring gradually increases as does the beats of your own heart. This great arena of emptiness; cold, void, abstract, displays the pock marked presence of humans. The audience.
The make up starts. The wrinkles and dark shadows disappear behind quality paint ingredients, applied with the same affection and care for the past 35 years by the same man. Deepak Sawant. My make-up man. Pravin, the valet for 28 years, lays out the dresses in order of appearance on nearby stand. The hot water, the energy drink bubbling to the side in plastic glass.
Strains of music, incidental and just audible, percolating. The sudden opening of the door and a rapid- ” All well sir, we start 7 sharp !” . ” Is there anything I can get you ?”
( Ya ! get me outta here !!)
“No. All well.”
The face is reasonably well dressed. Highlights. Mascara. Rouge. Shine.
The body needs clothes. They shall come on in time.
Solitude again. The music matures to a dull thump ! They could have attached a contraption to record my heart beat. Would have got same result.
I doze off again even as outside the door, the flurry of activity increases. The drone of the audience in an enclosed mass of roof and metal, or whatever it is they use to construct these monstrous caverns, now pronounced. The odd whistle. The hysterical laughter in another corner of an expectant crowd.
And then suddenly. A roar. A million Gallileo’s suddenly discovering the rotundity of our planet !! Ha !
The first AV’s have begun. The sound and the thump of the bass from ogre like speaker systems rattles the glass and doors. The first performers are in. Ritesh then Preity, then Abhishek. I am in a vacuum. Numb. Not knowing what I must do next. The dress somehow detaches itself from the stand on its hangers and hangs on my shoulder now. Dark glasses come on. Oh! the joy of having them. Feel hidden and unnoticed. Exactly what you desire at this moment of impending trial. The ostrich has shoved its head in the ground !
Shaking quivering hands open the door. A gush of cold air conditioning air hits you in the face. Its the final proclamation from the Honored Justice. ‘To be hung untill….’
“All the best sir. Rock ‘em !”
“Break a leg !”
The walk to the stairs on to stage are a few yards. Its 96 frames per sec ! Extreme slow motion movement in cinema camera tech talk ! The introductions are on. ‘O Fortuna’ strains exultantly my images of past and present. My first foot on the make shift steps. Steps to the shining guillotine ahead, beyond the dark curtains in the wings. The roar is deafening now in anticipation. The band strikes up, the dancers scramble on to the floor, running by me with huge smiles of encouragement. White sheets pulled across the stage to guard my position. Tejas, the able assistant to Shiamak positions me in the wing.
“I will cue you, sir !”
I do not know where I am. I hear no one. No band, no cue. Just shifting without reason from one foot to the other. A head phoned, micro-phoned dark human object thrusts a a short baton like metal piece in my palm. It has a perforated head. I play with it. Turning it twisting it…
“…and 5, 6,7 8.. now sir !”
I am on stage. In front of the gleaming faced band members. Hidden behind white sheets being moved rhythmically to some beat that I believe I shall shortly be asked to sing to. I do not know when. I do not know what !
And then just as suddenly, the white sheets part and ….BOOM !!
The guillotine drops !!!
My vision blurred. My eardrums lacerated by sound. I walk in beat to the top of the stage. A million Gallileo’s have discovered another ‘eureka’. This mass of voice, affection and love pulsating like one large body of flesh, roaring inside the cavernous oval. I cannot hear what I say or sing. I cannot feel when my body moves. I do not remember the lethargy in the legs. I do not know what apprehension is.
I work. I work for the love. I work for the affection. I work for the flying kisses. I work for the waving hands. The happy tears. The smiles and the exuberance. The squeals and screams of joy and happiness.
This is my stage. This is where I perform. This is where this mass of humanity has put me. I will give them all and more. And more. And more !!
This is my work, my most enduring lover. My most devoted prayer to the Gods !!
I hold nothing back. I cannot. In prayer or in love. I continue, trance like minute after minute after minute.
How the four hours pass is a mystery. The smiling faces and screams in the audience, the yelps of enthusiasm back stage.
And then just as suddenly as it started, it ends…..
I am back in the car. Quiet. Contemplative.
Thank you Lord for making me who I am and thank you Lord for giving me the Mother and Father you gave me !!
I sit silently on my bed.
And without asking or warning a tiny tear, slides down my cheek.
Ah ! the Lord heareth me !!
Amitabh Bachchan
August 27th, 2008 at 8:03 am
Sir how come ur other messange says ERROR … can u check on it ?
Wajahat
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:06 am
i think the site up uploading ur msg when i clicked on it now it looks fine
Wajahat
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:11 am
Wow… beautiful.. you answered my wish before it came.. I wanted to hear more about how it was to be an actor and you are sharing… more–more on the art of acting…. I did your piece today and the teacher liked it — said it was funny. I am happy. Nervousness is hidden subconsciously but hopefully soon that can be rooted out, while performing. I try to write as long posts as you, but apparently not even halfway there, yet. Do take care.
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:11 am
Hello I am very big fan sir but more then that my 2 year old says he wants to see your songs so i show him your songs daily to him on youtube.also while slepping now adays instead of lullaby it is amitabh bachan song sunao.So a big hello from my son amogh to u.take care.
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ab Reply:
August 28th, 2008 at 4:22 am
My hello as big .. to him too.. love to your son..
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Amitji,
Tussi great ho ! Thank you Lord for giving us the Amitabh Bachchan you gave us !!
- Youvee
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:14 am
acting class is fun. (Although I am a dual science major I took this coz. Dr. Pankaj Naram said to take acting class)
This is what I wrote on my blog today (it’s what I learned from my text “Acting is Believing” and class mostly–would love to hear your comments on it..)…..
If you haven’t tried the dramatic arts, I do believe an Acting 101 class could serve to broaden your mind in the positive direction that Smiley Land promotes. It’s heaps of fun and very liberating. This is my opinion from the very beginning stages of the path. Simple points such as an actor’s tools are his/her mind and body give me a thrill. Do such fundamental, yet extremely perceptive and paradigm-opening concepts serve to make you feel more empowered and knowledgeable? If so, then we’re definitely compatriots in the boat of learning!
Stanislavsky’s method acting (advertised and molded by a Mr. Lee)– a form of acting — that encourages one’s natural self to emerge and be utilized to depict any scene or character is one that many current training schools in America use. Besides memorizing lines and using the body as an expressive vehicle, the mind plays a heavy role in acting through sense memory (recollection of how something felt, sounded, etc..) and endowment (attributing properties to an object that it may not have and giving the audience that sense of belief that it contains that). The actor has to become adept at self-assessment, rehearsal, body/mind awareness, voice control, and learn how to perform and audition among other things.
It’s amazing how Bollywood actors without training, but through innate talent and self-discipline have reached the heights that they have. But as I always thought, it’s more fun to play soccer than to watch soccer. If you want to enjoy life to its fullest (something I’m learning about more and more lately), it’s best to go out and put yourself in the shoes of that which you admire.
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:15 am
Dear AB,
You are blessed with the love of possibly Billions.
And those billions are blessed to have you in their midst !!
God Bless !!
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ab Reply:
August 28th, 2008 at 4:24 am
you are too kind Sanjeev…
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:15 am
Sir, how was London concert?
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:18 am
Sir ..what u wrote about your mom was out of the world …. no wonder you did so good in life.. jiss kay saat maa kee dawa hoo woo Amitabh Bachan ban sakta hai …
Wajahat
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:18 am
Dear Amitji
Wow I will be amongst the first to comment.
Thats a great write up on your chain of thoughts just before you walk on to the stage and see the audience. It must be an equally satisfying and amazing feeling for you to be on stage in front of all your fans , as it is for us to see you in person, in front of us.
Sir in your future blogs please write about your experiences with the late Kishore Kumar who sang most of your superhit numbers and also your thoughts on your favorite directors Manmohan Desai and Prakash Mehra who gave you your mega hits.
Lots of love
Rajesh.
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ab Reply:
August 28th, 2008 at 4:24 am
Yes I shall some day…
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:19 am
Sir,
Its difficult to believe that an seasoned and experienced campaigner like you also gets nervous.
I am trying to understand how nervous the poor (lucky actually) souls who make their debut against you might be.
Hope once you are in India the blogs are not interrupted.
I look forward to reading them with my morning tea.
Please try for a show in Singapore.
Regards
Sourabh
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:19 am
God bless you and your entire family. I love you all . . . Amitji Tusi GREAT Ho!!!
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:20 am
Oh no, I am not the first but you and I are online at the same time. I was just going to go..but am suddenly wide awake!
More to come, will read on and check if you have written to me personally to say you feel my pain.
Reshmi
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ab Reply:
August 28th, 2008 at 4:25 am
Yes I do…but we must restrain this madness…
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:21 am
And it is 4 am! We are mad and insane, both of us, Amitji! But it makes for a more fun life!!!
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:23 am
the great Dr. Rajkumar felt the same way dear amithji….he until his last breath talked of giving something more to the audience…..as much as is possible. He was 78 and he still talked of acting and giving something that the audience have never seen him do…….that the audience have never seen………….there was this child like enthusiasm……much like yours…!!! we wish to see you perpetually mr b.
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:23 am
dear amitabhji
u truly r a genius a master craftsman . not only as an actor who has redefined the rules of acting but as an awesome good human being . we know how good u r at ur work but without this blog we would have never been able to see this beautiful artistic style of writing . i could see the whole backstage and what u must have been feeling before the performance begins . u gave me goosebumps . amazing how i could feel what u had felt many a miles away at a different place.
u leave me at a lose of words to describe what a great human being u r.
with lots of love
speechless susan
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Inside the mind of a performer….awesome….you should have been a writer.
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:25 am
Dear Mr. Bachchan
Another ‘gem’ from you.. and we love to watch you perform because you strive to give us “all and more”. Thank you.
Lakshmi Jag
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:25 am
thank you very much,you are an inspiration to me
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:26 am
Mr. B,
I was so sad that I had to miss your concert but reading your description of the concert makes me feel like I was there. My mom always says work is your religion and your work ethic is your karma. I stand by what she says and strive to work hard everyday. I will save this post for her to read. Have fun and enjoy London. We miss you in States.
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:29 am
Dear Amitji,
Love reading your blog everyday. It has become like my daily news paper. can’t do without either of them. Great to know that your show was a BIG hit. Never thought it would be otherwise. I have been your fan for over 30 years!! Hope I can get to see you at least once.
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Mr. Bachchan
How wondefully described - the entire gamut of sights, sounds and emotions of a live performance from your point of view !
I particularly liked the part:
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“Strains of music, incidental and just audible, percolating. The sudden opening of the door and a rapid- †All well sir, we start 7 sharp !†. †Is there anything I can get you ?â€
( Ya ! get me outta here !!) ”
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You have the talent to write very well. Keep it up.
Try to ignore theose nasty write ups of the media if any.
Keep focussed on sharing similar uplifting thoughts.
Subhash Kaura
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:35 am
Dear Mr Bachchan,
This is one call devotion..It is absolutely bliss when you enjoy your work you love. It is even great when the world recognizes you.. Thanks for the message.. Can make out the mental agony during the last minute preparations , before show on the stage. Yes may be the people have encouraged you and supported you to become an Icon (or whatever) , however, the natural owners for this wonder phenomena of Big B is none other than the Legend, the all time great, Late Harivansh Rai Bachchan and late Teji Bachchan. My pranam to both of them. Am sure that they would be blessing me from top for the good wishes for you.
Take care sir.. but keep on moving..God Bless
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:38 am
Dear Amitabh Bachchan,
After trying for several days I have finally gotten on to the number 3 position on your list today which means I am assured that I will be read by you. Generally by the time I write I am somewhere in the 350’s.
I am writting without reading your entry today 1st and then I shall write after reading it again.
Oh! I LOVE YOU and my darling have loved you all my life. I’d say atleast a fifth of my life watching you sing and dance on my television screen. I missed your show in NY as I was busy studying this summer.
I wrote to you in my previous mail that try and write coherently but I love what you write anyway–I have said that in my previous mails. Plz read my mails as I mean them. type my name in the search box or something for the last few days. I want you to read them.
Now let me collect myself and read your thoughts and write back again.
Loads of love,
Reshma
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ab Reply:
August 28th, 2008 at 4:28 am
Whether you are at 3, or 300, I do somehow get across to read them.. thank you for your sentiments and love…
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:40 am
Dear Amitji,
U r answering first few comments. I hope mine is in that first few. tears rolled down my chick as i read today. so much preparation goes in one show. so many thoughts. every time it must be different. day after days years after years. its amazing. to be in front of camera in make up listning to deafening noise of instruments and on top of that lots of light. we never think of all this. its just a show for us.
All the best to all of u
love as usual
Madhu
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ab Reply:
August 28th, 2008 at 4:28 am
No i answer from down the list too…
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:40 am
May I add that I visit the Blog mainly to read such content as you have written today and may I also say that you are even a better author than the great actor-singer you are !
Subhash Kaura
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:40 am
Sr Mr Bachchan
As much as I love reading all ur blogs like a must compulsive obssessed routinue I can never get the same feeling what I felt when I read the blog u wrote abt ur mom.In fewer words nothing can beat that ever..but do continue writing and connecting..that blog was the best and so it shall allways be
Pallavi Garg
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:41 am
Dear Mr B,
What a fantastic piece of writing for today, truly amazing.
Love
D
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:43 am
Hello Sir
Fear of public speaking/performing is apparently the number one fear topping the fear of death. You overcome it countless times. Its amazing!
You are blessed indeed for you love what you do. Half the battle in life is won.
Always happy to hear a success story.
Best wishes to you.
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:43 am
Dear Amitji,
You seem to be tired, long time away from home. Although all your family is with you, you are longing for freinds and dust filled but lovely fragnance of our beautiful land. Come back home soon or relax a bit. Audience and your fans can’t be selfish and ask for more every time. Take your time out. Yes commitments are to be fulfilled, but your health is more important for all your fans.
Take good care of yourself.
rgds,
Sandeep
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:44 am
This is creativity at its peak !
Subhash Kaura
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:45 am
Response 78
Thank you Lord for making me who I am and thank you Lord for giving me the Mother and Father you gave me !!
Yes, sir, we all second that!
To think you are just like us, human to feel the nervousness before a stage performance…human to feel apprehension…human to wish it would all end before it even began..and then morph into an extraordinary human as you open up to the joy of what you bring to the masses screaming and blowing kisses and you “work for the love. I work for the affection. I work for the flying kisses. I work for the waving hands. The happy tears. The smiles and the exuberance. The squeals and screams of joy and happiness.
This is my stage. This is where I perform. This is where this mass of humanity has put me. I will give them all and more. And more. And more !!
This is my work, my most enduring lover. My most devoted prayer to the Gods !!”
Wah! Kya baat hai! (that’s all the Hindi I can muster!)
That was a gobsmacking testimony!
And you know what, I am going to go right back to where I started..
“Thank you Lord for making AB who he is and thank you Lord for giving him the Mother and Father you gave him !!
I love you more than I did yesterday, if that were possible.
I have today described you as my all time most favourite writer! And I cannot thank you enough for that!
And for making this summer the best ever! even though I pretty much sat right where I am sitting throughout!
Amitji, I hope you answer this question (and that’s the first time I have requested this..I have a feeling that this is a game of Russian Roulette and you may reply from the bottom of the page today, ha!), will you come back to this venue for Unforgettable Tour Part 2….for me and the ones foolish enough to miss the show? and the ones who could genuinely not make it? Oh, please?
To AB with love Reshmi
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:45 am
more and more i read your blogs i feel happy to love you more. My earliar request to deal on your relations with gandhi family has not come till now. May be you are mostly into the immortal tour .May be it evokes some unpleasant memory but your fans deserves to know the facts. Your earlier comment that gandhis are RAJAs and your PRAJA or something like that doesnt capture those glorious years which your loved mother and you yourself enjoyed. I am not asking much but just want to open your heart .
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:50 am
Wao! yeah..it’s a wao feeling after reading this , a lovely novel and another valuable day, those hidden emotions tied with all these vivid expressions just coming out from you with racing words like Olympian , oh yes, why not! it’s of my favorite and for me specially!! oh yeah i am feeling lucky, and love? hehe i just can’t stop to express, you are lovable and this love is utter, it’s unconditional and free flowing………love you and love your works.
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:50 am
Hi ,
Always a conundrum to decide on the salutations to address you.Left it to a simple Hi. Wish I could list all the superlatives and adjectives as part of my salutations. Even they may not reflect your stature.
I do have mixed thougths when I read some of your blogs, this one in particular. Highly talented and supremely gifted craftsman such as you go through moments of great anxiety and the fear of the unknown, after having conquered every possible challenge that life had to throw.
What do lesser mortals do to conquer their apprehensions and fears? What chance does an average “joe” really have to succeed and excel?
I would love to learn about your days when you had a descent job and gave it all up to join the industry. What was your thought process? When and where did you decide to take the plunge into movies? you must have been a brave man! (not that you aren’t any today). A few lines on those will shape a few lives for the better.
I would love my son to grow up and achieve as much as you have, in any field of his choice. You need to be blessed by the almighty to achieve and reach those heights. What are the odds? One in a billion+ , perhaps.
Wish you the very best. May you live for ever and do keep writing. We are all ears.
There was a suggestion by one of the readers to have a audio / video live chat. Any consideration given to those thoughts.
Thanks
Amar(Michigan)
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Dear Amitji,
What a powerful description of the moments back stage before your performance in the Unforgettable Tour. Reading your description I could imagine and could perfectly picture what emotions and what you were going through. THat is fantastic.
I hope i can write like that, and bring about that much emotion, and thrill. Glad the London Concert went well.
Please pass my regards to Abhishek and Aishwarya.
Lots of love, Kunali
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Dear Mr Bachan
Watched Trishul today. Loved it!
You look so natural effortless that its hard to believe all that stage induced self-consciousness you describe! Is it true or is it just to make the blog an interesting read?
Really hope I get to see you some day. Or get to go back to the 70s and see you then. I think you looked your best back then…Maybe its the Trishul effect!
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Dear AB(Ji)
Fantabulous expression conveying your deepest of thoughts and putting across so aptly..I am almost “there”..
I can relate to the same feeling as what a mother might be feeling when she thinks of the chores ahead of her but forgets everything when she sees her eager child / children waiting..swings in to action with all thoughts left behind..may be my analogy is wrong but that is how I could relate to.
May be you should give a talk show some day to enlighten people like me on what goes on behind the screens , in your mind..the chain of thoughts and the actions there by..Interesting!
Much love,
-Sucharitha
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Dear Amit ji,
Simply loved today’s blog(as always),.. what a description.. hats off.. Anyway what happened to responses?? didnt get time or is it not working?? Waiting for u to come back home.. we miss u..
Take Care
Love u
Yashpal
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:04 am
Sir,
With these wonderful words you have put a simple thought in our minds - Legends and Icons are also human! It is endearing to hear the enture build-up to your arrival in stage in your own words. Kahani ka doosra rikh dekhne ko milta hai! One always assumes that being such a great actor these moments come naturally to you since you are playing yourself in front of the crowd. Thank you for sharing this with us and incidentally a tear was also brimming over in my eyes as I came to the end of the blog. Someday I hope I can put my emotions to paper as well as you do.
To a different point, today’s Bangalore Times carries a small line that says that you would be removing your trademark white french beard for ‘Pa’. Is there any substance in the line? It would be difficult to see you without a beard after so many years and at the same time exciting. When do you start shooting for ‘Pa’? The expectations from Balki are very high given that his first film was so beautifully shot. I loved the sarcastic one-liners that are your character’s trait in the movie and the beautiful way in which the subject is dealt with. Made me wish to fall in love again when I reach that age.
With respect,
Kaushal V
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:05 am
wow!!! wat a beautiful piece..
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:05 am
bahut ho gaya ab bapis aa jaiyen.apne desh main bhi roshnee ke jaroorat hai.solar ke bhee aur aap ke bhi
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:06 am
Response 79
How do you write so well? Just like you say you were meant to be on the stage and giving people what they want…would you tell us if the literary world is also on the same par? Do you want to give us what we want and hence the daily blog which I call ‘the daily word’?
I am just so fascinated that someone who is numero 1 in one arts can be numero 1 in another…and another. Is that why you remain so humble? That to be endowed with such a multi faceted persona, each of which you face with the same gusto and magnitude for millions of viewers, you are indeed chosen! And that, I can believe, is humbling indeed!
I shall echo what I said just then…I am fascinated….and the daily blog feeds the fascination like a ‘plantgro’.
I loved what I read today. Keep ‘em rolling! Yes,sir!
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:06 am
Mr Bachchan,a true masterpiece. so human.tussi really great ho. before my emails i read your blog.thanks.brinda
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:07 am
i am pasting my comment for day 121 again. as i want u to read this. (its no 223 on day 121)
madhu
Dear Amitji,
I am responding after a long time though I read the blog everyday without fail. I totally understand how one feels after hearing falls accusations. U try to defend urself and after a while u realize no one is interested in your explanations. Ppl r more interested in juicy news than what r facts. This is especially true for celebrities like u. Common man is always jealous of celebrities. Its their belief that these ppl r reached to the top by doing some illegal things or corruption or what ever. If 95% of the population is not achieving what u all have achieved it must be something that we don’t do and that’s corruption or illegal, immoral things. (Though given a chance every single person will indulge in corruption or illegal things in what ever small way they can do. Offering rs100 to cops for jumping light is also corruption. And I also belong to common person category) So point is even if u go hoarse telling ppl that what is written in media is not a fact no one is going to believe u. those who have faith in u will never believe such things in first place and only these ppl should matter to u.
I have personally experienced this twice in my life and I know as one grows older it is difficult to withstand accusations like this. I will share my experience with u. After three years of good marriage my daughter in law deserted my son, left the house at the time when my son had undergone knee surgery, accusing him of throwing her out of the house. (This happened in California) how ever we tried to tell her family about the fact that at that time he was not even able to move, no one listened to us and kept saying ‘ don’t know what happened in between the two.’ After a while we realized that there is no point is defending us. No one has time or desire to think about what’s happening in our life. I am narrating this very personal matter because after what happened in our family I heard a lot of similar incidents happening with other Indian boys who come to India to get married in 3 weeks. No time to get proper information about girl or her family. Mr. B.S. Prakash Counsel General CGI, San Francisco has written an article in Rediff.com on one of such incident where wife deserted husband, went back to India and now harassing him, made police complain of dowry demand and mistreatment.
I have slightly moved away from the topic, but I thought if any one who reads this, will be aware of what’s happening in new generation. How girls and their families r taking disadvantage of the law that is meant for those who really suffer. My daughter in laws parents demanded money spent on her education from us saying we have spent on her education which will benefit ur son. What to say!
Any way if u find this as social issue u can open a discussion on ur blog.
Love as usual
Madhu
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Mr. B,
Giving always gives one joy … so very true … and elders have always imparted that in me
“My vision blurred. My eardrums lacerated by sound. I walk in beat to the top of the stage. A million Gallileo’s have discovered another ‘eureka’. This mass of voice, affection and love pulsating like one large body of flesh, roaring inside the cavernous oval. I cannot hear what I say or sing. I cannot feel when my body moves. I do not remember the lethargy in the legs. I do not know what apprehension is” …. I just love you
:)
Till later, chao …
-BS
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ab Reply:
August 28th, 2008 at 4:30 am
Love you too…
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:09 am
Awesome post sir.. u r a true story teller.. Loved it… enjoyed it.. It was like how u talk… In my head, I heard you narrate the post… exclusive!!!
God bless you… Always! Thank you sir.
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ab Reply:
August 28th, 2008 at 4:31 am
Hey Shiv… Thank you.. that was a surprise !!
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:11 am
BTW, the literature world is missing so much because you are into acting … lol … keep rocking and keep writing
love,
-BS
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:14 am
Hi,
Going step-by-step with you, right until your entry on the stage, was as if, being there in person. So distinct, so well articulated!
You redefine Gibran’s “work is love made visibleâ€
Good show!
CHEERS FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
gilga
ps: I agree with Subhash Kaura (I think 22) “wonderfully described”!
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:15 am
To my absolute favourite…. AMITABH BACHCHAN !!!
Congratulations on the completion of the first leg of the tour ! I can’t believe it’s over. It seems like just yesterday that Abhishek and Aish were in Toronto making the big announcement ! I am the fan… the biggest fan of yours who attended the concert in Toronto and Chicago. You may or may not recall, but we had 5 attempts at a good picture at the Hilton in Toronto and then a few weeks later, at O’Hare, I had the great pleasure of meeting you and showing you the picture ! To all those who read this post, it is astonishing that while we all dream of that one moment where we can shake the Big B’s hand, or get a picture, or an autograph, I was blessed to have multiple attempts. It all started at the meet and greet in Toronto, where I entered the room and asked for a hug. Of course, Mr.Bachchan obliged and gave me a big bear hug. I still can’t believe it happened. Subsequently, there were a few attempts at pictures, but for one reason or another, they just didn’t come out well. Finally, while heading out to the rehearsal, as I was updating a guest at the hotel of the Bachchan phenomenon, Amitabh came up to me and upon realizing that I wasn’t thrilled with our picture, we took another one. I was hoping I could get that picture autographed in Chicago, but it didn’t happen. I hope that an opportunity will arise some day soon. In the mean time, I think it would be awesome to create a section on the blog where fans can post there pics of the tour and we all can share one another’s experiences.
In addition to this experience, my sister and I are the one’s who had the ‘We Love the Bachchan’ sign in Toronto. It’s awesome to see the sign pop up in various video clips, most recently on the segment on NDTV. There are even milli-second clips of us that have come up on CNN and BBC, among others. It reminds me of Anthony Gonzalves in AAA who has a small picture in big time newspapers, lol.
I must say that I am envious of all those who had the pleasure of seeing the concert evolve and were able to catch a glimpse of the new additions. All I can say is, Mr. Bachchan, you need to do the tour again because once (or, in my case, twice) was just not enough !
At this time, I would like to take the opportunity to thank the promoters in Toronto, Moe Jiwan and his wife Anu, for being the most phenomenal promoters I have ever encountered. From the announcement of the concert to the day before the concert, to the day of the concert, to the day after the concert, they were nothing but phenomenal, and an embodiment of honesty and professionalism ! This was in complete contrast with the promoters in Chicago. But that’s life ! ‘Agar man ka ho to acha, na ho, to zyada acha’ !
With that thought, all the best on future legs of the tour… all the best in your upcoming movies… and all the best in continuing to entertain us all and being the biggest star in the world and the absolute, most phenomenal … UNFORGETTABLE LEGEND !!!
Your absolute biggest fan !
Nitin
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:16 am
A lot of pressure huh… Let me ease it for you:)
Do you know why people want to see you? There is a man who can sing and dance such that a stadium full of people, start shaking and wiggling. They like themselves moving and shaking. I cant do the same–trust me on that one.
All you have to do is be your sweet self. Which you do. Don’t think of yourself as an old trumpet or the wrinkles or your other recent favorite MEDIA, they make you lethargic. There is no guillotine dropping on you:) it drops on us.
Love,
Reshma.
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:20 am
SIr,
Wonderfully put into words. Love reading your blogs.
Looking forward to your next film releases.
Love,
Sheetal
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:20 am
i loved this piece. As i read it - felt i was you. i could feel every word of what you had written.
seriously c’mon, write a book now.
love
d
ps: did you ever think in your wildest dreams that your daughter in law would share some part of her name (rai) with your dad?
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Wow! This is the kind of stuff we like to hear from you i.e. what all goes when you are live on stage! And you have written all of it your beautifully and from the heart! God bless you, tussi great ho!!
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:22 am
You’ve described it so perfectly Amitabh . I’ve recently been promoted to a much higher position at work and experience everything that you’ve been going through prior to delivering a performance on stage. Goosebumps, butterflies, fear of failure at meetings, handling stakeholders etc etc you name it…sigh.. Glad I’m not the only one ! wish me luck !
The good thing is, after reading your blog, I do feel stronger and I’m now in a better position to tackle things head on ! Thank you for that ! I’m sure the other readers here feel the same !
I do hope I get a chance to meet you at least once in my life ! Have a nice day !
Regards,
Jagz, Sydney Australia
Big B Yahoo Group
Amitabh is the best !
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:24 am
Dear Sir
After reading that I can only bring myself to say,’We Love You’.
We appreciate more than words can say all the hard work,the sweat and the tears.
I can imagine the immense pressure you must be enduring to ‘enchant & delight’ the audience,day after day,month after month,year after year.
Thank God I was born in the same country as you,Sir.
I must be REALLY lucky to be related albeit distantly.
We love you
Puneet
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Hi Amit Ji.
Good Morning..
Missing u..
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Do you enjoy the tears in the eyes of your fans?
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Dearest Amitji,
Your entry tonight is as eloquent and evocative as ever! It is very exciting and just plain FUN to read of your own personal “march to the scaffold”, as having seen your thrilling concert in Los Angeles, I knew exactly what the slowly-building “O Fortuna” was about to bring forth, and it was the thrill of a lifetime for me! (I am a professional clarinetist in Seattle and have played “Carmina Burana” many times and never ever tire of that opening!) You are indeed blessed and gifted to be able to do what you do: you are truly a channel for the Divine! And we are also blessed to be alive now so as able to receive those blessed gifts! It is humbling and deeply inspiring to know that someone of your professional stature understands and greatly appreciates your “stewardship” role.
Each time I have written to you I am thanking you for you, and this entry is no different: thank you forever and always for bringing this priceless forum to all of us, where we can ALL share our love and appreciation for each other! Have a very safe trip back to Mumbai: it is a false perception of mine, that as you have traveled to the east coast of the U.S., and then to London, and ultimately back to your home, that you have moved further and further away from me, when actually, since you are in my heart (and in the hearts of all of us), there is absolutely no measurable distance between us! That’s quite a relief!
Till next time, keep well, and as always, love,
jennifer
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ab Reply:
August 28th, 2008 at 4:35 am
I would never wish to move away from your heart.. my love will remain..steadfast and strong..!!
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Dear God (of Indian cinema),
Tussi sach mein gr8 ho!! Thank God, the show is over, now atleast you will take some break and relax your body for some good time.
You still havent disclosed the plans of this Unforgettable tour in India. Plz Plz let us know about the same. Can you plz have one in Pune?
I had requested this before also and doing it again, kindly share your experiences on working on some of your greatest hits like Sholay, Deewar, Sharabi and… loooong list. Can you please post one blog for each of these movies so that we know what went into the making, how much fun or pain it was… It will be like a digest… I am not saying that you do it in one go but can it be done over a span of months, one movie at a time… Big B plz grant my request
Lots of Love,
Shirish J
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Response 80!! ( and 20 to go…not stopping there, I don’t think, do you?)
26, Subash, quote “may I also say that you are even a better author than the great actor-singer you are!”unquote
and 35 Amar, quote “You need to be blessed by the almighty to achieve and reach those heights. What are the odds? One in a billion+ , perhaps.” unquote
Don’t you think these sentiments echo almost exactly what I have said in my posts today in certain paragraphs at 32 and 40? Although I think Subash and I are both a little lacking in the knowledge of Hindi films (correct me if I am wrong) and we are both more into AB the writer as that is what we know him at his best! Hence we will naturally accolade him with the best writer/author title as opposed to best actor/singer…
I too think like Amar that AB has been chosen, the one among billions!
I suspect these strong sentiments will be accepted with the usual humility! No ego which lesser mortals are so full of!
Another day is here and we waketh (or in my case sleepeth at 5 am!) to more pearls of wisdom. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, AB, master of all trades!
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:39 am
Dear Mr. AB (Big B)
As I keep saying its just like being there whenever we read the blog. Thank you so much for letting us have this kind of an opportunity. I was a little surprised that a veteran like you feeling a little jittery on the eve of the show. But I guess its only human or its just your plain modesty. I think its the latter which is more appropriate. You are true when it comes to parents, i guess every pair in this world as parents are a wonderful gift to their children and I really wish the children also think the same way as we think, this world would be a better place to exist. God tussi great ho must have been actually AB tussi great ho
What is happening to Shoebite? Has it been shelved permanently? I kept hearing about your struggle you were undergoing during the making of the same, please update.
Take care and have a safe journey back to India and as one of the readers says, we would like to replace your blog with the newspaper along with our cup of tea.
Have a good day ahead.
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ab Reply:
August 28th, 2008 at 4:37 am
Shoebite has a firm title now.. its Johnny Mastana. Is currently under a legal procedure.. but will resume shooting shortly
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:39 am
Loved,
“The ostrich has shoved its head in the ground !”
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:40 am
Mr. Bachchan
Could not find time to visit Regents Park?
I feel it is Paradise missed or Paradise Lost !
Subhash Kaura
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Hi Amit Uncle,
Absolutely Inspiring !!! I truly think your blog posts should be incorporated into school textbooks, because they have so much to offer…….Never thought that a person of your stature also expreiences pangs of nervousness and anxiety. Thanks for sharing this with your readers…………..It has started the day on a bright note for me and I’am sure of millions of others too…………..you just get better and better with each post:) Have you thought of writing as an alternate profession…………that doesnt mean you quit acting of course………it is just another facet of your personality that I have started admiring………idolozing……….lOVE YOU TONS:) wishing you tons and tons of happiness……..my prayers are always with you………..
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:42 am
nah..correction again..32 and 43..I need my sleep..am going now!
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Respected Sir
I hope you are more than satisfied by the World Tour, its a great feeling that Indian culture is spreaded and respected all over the World through films & I wish more & more such films are made “specifically” focussed on genuine Indian culture. The best example is you yourself who respects the Indian culture & still maintaining it inspite of achieving the top position.
I myself is your fan since childhood & grew younger by watching your films which are the genuine example of Indian culture, every film carries a different message so I did learned a lot but now the concept is changing.
The day I started taking intrest in news & politics I liked Sh.A.B.Vajpayee - the true Indian nationalist, but your resistance to join politics is beyond imagination at this juncture.
I wish you could support the film actor Mr.Manoj Kumar, he desreves more than that.
I wish to meet you some day, if God wishes so.
best regards
Asit Jain
Delhi
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:49 am
At a loss for words! So this is what an actor goes through before the curtain goes up! whew! It was like laying bare your soul for us- you must love us a lot to do that. Thank you, small though the word is.
Through this i guess you’re also nipping in bud all those strange suggestions we sometimes come across here- ‘why don’t you quit?’ ‘retire’, ‘rest’??? Let’s ask those concerned souls- buddies, does anyone retire from life? Does anyone quit LIFE? If work is one’s worship,does one say goodbye to God?
Thank you, once again, just for being the person you are.
lots of love, have a great day!
M
PS: Errr… about that mail-interview???? PLEASE????
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ab Reply:
August 28th, 2008 at 4:38 am
What is this mail interview..? Send me the questions and I shall respond
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Namaste Amitji,
Thank you for your devotion. It has definitely touched us all.
“And without asking or warning a tiny tear, slides down my cheek.â€
Somehow I felt the same after reading your blog.
Thank you for everything
Sincerely,
Raj
Miami, Florida
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Thank you Amit ji.
I just wished to see what is happening on the blog and there was Day 126 posting.
Now, back to my translation work.
Thanks
MA
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:51 am
Dear Boss,
I think we the hindi movie afficionados are truly blessed to have born in the era that we have. Ashok Kumar, Balraj Sahani, Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Bimal Roy, GuruDutt, Rafi, Kishor Kumar, Mukesh, Talat Mahmood, Mehmood, BR & Yash Chopra, Sanjeev Kumar, Nargis, Madhubala, Asha Parikh, Sunil Dutt, Nasir Hussain, Gulzar, Hrishikesh Mukharjee, Shailendra, Saahir, Majrooh, SD & RD Burman, Shanker Jaikishen, Laxmi-Pyare, Anand Bakshi, Shammi Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor, Rajendra Kumar, Rajesh Khanna, Shakti Samant, Sharmila Tagore, Jaya Bachchan(nee Bhaduri), Rakhi, Hema Malini, Zeenat Aman, Rekha, Neetu singh, Parveen Bobi, Rishi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Manmohan Desai, Prakash Mehra, Vijay Anand, Rakesh, Rajesh Roshan….the list is endless…and it’ll just go on and on….How’ll we ever live without these people and what they have done and/or continue to be doing, these great performers. Shat Shat Naman Bharat ki mitti ko, jisne aise kalakaron ko paida kiya.
Mind Boss, I haven’t included your name in this list, because, for the simple reason you are over and above all of them, for me and for millions of movie watchers.
Today’s blog is as special, different and insightful as all of your blogs..
As requested in my last post (which was censored unfortunately, I believe), as the tour has come to an end and you are looking for some leisure before you get back to Mumbai and back to the hectic worklife, could Jayaji and you please drop in at Hong Kong, so that me and all those diehard fans of you too could see you in person. Though I have had the good fortune of meeting you once, but, meeting Jayaji is something that’s still remaining. Could you please fulfill this one dream? Jayaji, I am big fan of yours and want to see/meet you once, could you please please please do something about this fan of yours?
Take care,
With Lots of love to Jayaji and you,
Later
G
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:56 am
Great…………………..
Now I feel that i know amitabh bachchan…………….
abhi tak samajati thi
amitabh bachchan an Actor………a Hero ……… a Dancer…….. a politician……… a famous personality
per aaj blog pad ke lagaa ab jaanti hoon ek aam insaan ko jo hum jaisa hi hai……….. jo darta hai apni performance se ………. jo bhag jaana chahta hai apne daily activity se………….. jo azad rahna chahta hai…….
Ek chote bhachche ki yaad aa gayi jo apne school jaane se bahana karta hai……… ya daily homework se bachna chahata hai………..
Now I can say…..I know u better now……………
Love to love you……………
Bye…………… *************C U SOON***************
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:59 am
Respected Sir,
Great Blog!!!
Regards
Mohit
Kabul
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:59 am
Take a break from it all,disappear and pen a book!
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Can I contribute in anyway possible for the shooting of any movie of yours. I believe I would do well in the field of cinema, however I chose the beaten path and completed my engineering degree. I however have not forgotten what i really want to do but dont know how to get there.
If I could contribute in someway to the art of making movies I believe that internship would give me the courage to break away.
Can I dream of this opportunity ?
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Dear sir,
Another well written blog. Through the past 3 decades, you became an icon who represented the common man’s feelings on the screen. Today, you represent the common man in writing out the mind of an artist. Every professional is an artist. In my profession, i go through the same thing. There is tension when i arrange a meeting, there is tension when an issue comes. Lots of technical managers seeking technical answers. As i keep looking at the things, i dont understand what to do. I wonder, how the hell i am in this profession. I wish, i was doing some other job. With all the tension the issue or the meeting are faced and finally, the job complete - sometimes not a success. I survive.
When I try to put my feeling to words, i dont have the skill. You have written so well the mind of every professional when they face some challenges of work.
Wish you taught today’s authors and columnists the 101’s of writing. You remain in our heart always. With all sincerety, i pray:
“God, Thank you for giving us Amitabh Bachchan”
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:04 am
Dear Mr Bachchan
You are so insightful and creative. Sometimes I have a question in my mind about life in gereral, and then when I read your blog, I find that you have answered it instinctively. Your wisdom and experience teaches us all to be better human beings. You are a father-figure to many of us. You inspire each of us in your own special way, either through your writings or through your movies. It is an honour to be sharing the same space on this Earth with you. You are a Great man. You have achieved leaps and bounds during your lifetime that any ordinary man can merely hope to achieve. Your kindness, generousity and wisdom speaks volumes for the kind of man you are. May God give you a LONG and HEALTHY life and may you continue to grace us with your presence for many, many more years to come . . .
LOVE,
Roshni
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August 28th, 2008 at 4:39 am
thank you roshni…
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:04 am
Dear Sir,
Excellent writing ! If you had not taken the Indian cinema by storm, the scene of literature would have been different today. You write extremely well. Transformed me there with you every step of the way.
You are making history. I am sure this blog will be compiled in to a book very soon.
Love immeasurable
- prats
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:05 am
Hello Sir,
What a elaborative feeling……………Loved it……Finally all the show was Grand grand success.All the very Best for everything you do.May god give you more than dis.All our wishes are always ..always with you.
Luv n Regards,
tanvee/Tanveer
Raipur(C.G)
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:05 am
Dear Amitji:
If your pair of eyes ever chance upon my comments, would appreciate a reply.
1. How do you manage to turn around a 24 hr day into 30 hrs like this writing blogs on the wee hours of the day ? Must be helluva time management skills!
I was mostly a sledom visitor of these blogs and dunno when I had jumped into being a contributor ..then kind of got involved..I can’t believe myself..and then like you said it has turned out to be an addiction for me as well ..to read ..to see if new posts are there..worrying if the post was little too long ..you kinda get drawn into a magnetic field…I an addiction which you don’t want to be cured of(borrowing ur words..)..something like an experience of falling in love..(no offense to Jayaji..only sybmolic expression:))..waiting for the next post release. I keep reminding me ..”I am going nuts here.. I should be doing this only when I get time from all other important stuff..instead of doing in the middle of everything..including at work..” Well then I thought I should ask you how you manager to squeeze out that 6 hours from the stubborn handles of Big Ben or the Rolex ornament ..
This is a great piece of canvas presented with the paint of apt words and I have visualized that vivid sight from the other side of the stage as if the camera was placed on the wrong side of the stage.. Good stuff!!
I enjoyed reading the picturesque description…equivalent to a video recording with the right amount of frames per second(may I say words per second?)!
Would be inetersting to hear similar views of the stage from the audience by some equlally eloquent bloggers out there..
Would love to read more scenes about your other shows and tour..
Today I have read some good press about your Diabetes Charity event and the London Press conference..
Rgds,
-Jyoti
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ab Reply:
August 28th, 2008 at 4:41 am
When you want to find time .. you will find it..
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:08 am
COME BACK
MISSING U
WAITING
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:13 am
अमित जी,
Wow!
बहà¥à¤¤ सà¥à¤¦à¤‚र शबà¥à¤¦ चितà¥à¤° !
I love the way you catch reflections of a passing day.
Same spark was in the blog you wrote about the street performer in USA, then about being on Time square, then your yearning for home, and you topped everything by your post on your mother.
Today’s is a fantastic piece too!
Hope many more people in India, rikshaw-walas, workers, mazdoors, koolies all will be able to read the choicest of these posts in a book. They are the super fans of a super star, going by the percentage of their money they invest in seeing your movies.
So looking forward to a Hindi/ Marathi/ bhojpuri (whatever) version of your best posts for the masses in form of a book!
Take care!
Rgds..shardula
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:14 am
hello sir
is abhi sir back or still in mumbai…?
i am again asking you what you think of DRONA’s PROMO?
and i have really got some good stories so please give me 5 min time really hoping to catch you n meet you soon.
may god bless you always
take care
love you
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Hello Dr. Bachan
How are you sir .
show was fantastic in AC
i was also there in Trump Taj Hotel After the Show. when u walked in
the hotel u looked so tired. it was nice to see to all from that
close.
Must have been forgot But remember some one address you as a DR in Hotel ,
It was me sir .
i know sir u must be thinking that i am still talk about Atlantic city show but i can’t help it sir
that was my first time i show you face to face
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:17 am
hello sir,
you are great justr wanted to always know what do youll feel befor you perform and you share it . It is very interesting to know that you also feel the same thing what we feel before we go for any imp metting seminar presentation and all the only difference is we do it in small scale and you do it in very large scale.
hope your health is great and why do you sleep so late? Jaya aunty doesnt shout at you ?
take care and please sometime ever do reply to me also i always right to you hope you have ever noticed my name.
Are you missing mumbai i miss mumbai very much i go every year for 2 months atleast but mumbai is they best
renuka
houston
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:18 am
RESPECTED SIR
ALL THE BEST
ALL THE BEST.
ALL THE BEST..
ALL THE BEST…
ALL THE BEST….
ALL THE BEST…..
ALL THE BEST……
ALL THE BEST…….
ALL THE BEST……..
ALL THE BEST………
ALL THE BEST……….
ALL THE BEST………..
ALL THE BEST…………
ALL THE BEST………….
ALL THE BEST…………..
ALL THE BEST……………
ALL THE BEST…………….
OUR BEST WISHES TO U AND YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS
SIR READ YOUR ARTICLE AND LET ME TELL U THAT U ARTICULATE YOUR ANXIETIES YOUR FEELINGS YOUR INSECURITIES YOUR COMMITMENT YOUR DEVOTION SO SUPERBLY. U HAVE GRACE IN EVERYTHING U DO.
U R A COMPLETE HUMAN BEING IN ALL SENSE OF THE WORD.
A TRUE LIVING LEGEND WHO CAN NEVER BE REPLACED EVER
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:19 am
Just printed that.
Want my son to read it once he is back from school.
Beautiful writing………..
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:20 am
Dear Amitji,
In a nutshell you have described the entire persona of a superstar. Even in times of extreme stress and duress you call upon your inner strength to guide you.
I wanted to know when you will be finalizing the names suggested for the movie Shoebite.
Regards/prem
Bangkok
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:20 am
Just all my yesterday’s comments are still always awaiting moderation. Sorry for all my yesterday’s mistakes and also sorry if I did make you angry with my yesterday’s comment at 9:05 pm. It was really not my intention.
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Dear Sir,
Wonderful writing sir !!
Had a feeling as if I am experiencing it.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH,
GOD BLESS YOU,
YOU HAVE BEEN AN INSPIRATION TO ME
KEEP IT UP
Michael from Colombo
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August 28th, 2008 at 4:43 am
Thank you Michael..
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:24 am
How fantastic a writer you are. Truly became a bigger fan of yours.
Keep posting. Its a treat to read all what you write. This particular experience was just beautiful. You are really the greatest Artist.
With Love,
Dinesh
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Dear Amitji,
Thanks for defeating my chance of winning 99%
Love you for that.
Loved today’s post. Very well written. Even I especially look forward to this kinda post where we know what our legend think. Whats going in ‘in’ the mind. Hows life and perspective changes beneath that dark glasses and painted face.
I don’t like you take on Media as I believe they don’t deserve your time and attention. Just ignore them as you did in last 30 or more years.
As you can see you defeated the failure so i am encourage to right comments…more in coming days!
Lots of love and respect
Alok Yadav
Pune
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August 28th, 2008 at 4:47 am
I can ignore abuse.. but i cannot ignore deliberate and un ethical bias and destruction of fact.. It is the right of the media to report.. It is my right also to correct the fault in their report.. Media cannot be the only force that has an opinion.. I have a right to my opinion too, and this blog my medium to express it..!!
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Your above article touched me deeply. You write the same way as you act, giving yourself completely and unconditionally. It just pours out beautifully, like a river deep in the forest. There is a very special quality to the way you write.
Why not write a book ? I feel that is what you are destined to do in th end. In writing you dont have to rely on director, editor, cinematographer , make-up artist etc. Its just you and us. Please consider it seriously.
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:27 am
hello sir…
how are u?? well i suppose its jst the perfect timing….the emotions tat you are going through is the same as or nearly same as i feel….
God is the ultimate strength….no doubt abt tat….i kne u have bee through a lot in your life….i guess u have vitnised lot of ups and down in your life like nybody else…
bt sir seriously…it takes a great deal to get up again after tat and face the world…m sharing this with you because i hav hal some of backdrops as well in my life…n now i realise the importance of happiness….everyday for me now is a fight…n each day i get up…god gives me new energy to face the world…life is not like the movies….no matter how much we try to depict it through movies….its never the same…..all i have understood is tat its tough and fun….
i jst wish…tat how god gave you the strength to fight and face the world, even i have atleast 10% of it….it’l be gr8 for me…:)
life is tough…but fun….
jst one last thing…believe in god…she is always there with us….inside us….always speaking to us and directing us…
felt gud to share something with you…
tc cr…n love
Chandni
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August 28th, 2008 at 4:48 am
So long as there is life there is struggle.. keep fighting..
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:29 am
O Most loved Man on planet !
We are blessed to have you among us. Newspaper today says India owns one third of the poorest people in the world. Why are we multiplying so fast if only the fittest( richest??) are to be surviving as per Darvin theory.
Guess .We have faith and lot of emotional strength to survive. You could be one of the reasons…… You give joy and happiness to multitudes who can not even have basic food to survive.
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Hello Sir,
The above post is gr8….infact funny.Your sense of humour is terrific , iam now a fan of that also:) just when all were complaining that u post only ant-media post u come up with such a wonderful peace….the instance used are too funny(like ‘To be hung untill….’
)…keep rocking sir!!!!!!!
Lots of Love
Raj
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Good morning…
Wonderfully describe and very well written. Have to re read it later and perhaps give a proper response.
These lines;
“Thank you Lord for making me who I am and thank you Lord for giving me the Mother and Father you gave me !!”
“I sit silently on my bed. And without asking or warning a tiny tear, slides down my cheek.”
“Ah ! the Lord heareth me !!”
Always the sadness in your heart, always the longing from the soul……
But God who is kind shall answer those who approaches Him humbly with faith….
I trust you slept well
Rose C X
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:35 am
Hi Mr. Bachchan
It was wonderful to read about what a performer goes through before facing the audience, the stage, the lights what goes into his mind how his body feels…
The saying “Work is worship” cannot be described more beautifully the way u did in ur post. Any individual is blessed if they get to do what they love & enjoy doing the most, it becomes more divine if u r able to serve & entertain the masses.
Take care
Love & regards
Anu Verma
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Dear Sir,
I love the way you write, please never stop… But please take a break, you have exhausted yourself..
If it wasn’t for God we wouldn’t be here, if it wasn’t for God we wouldn’t exist, He is the reason for us..
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August 27th, 2008 at 10:37 am
How beautifull