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Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Bill Clinton calls up Big B

Posted by Unknown at 11:25 AM

Former US president Bill Clinton has been trying to convince Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan to attend the annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) meeting to be held in Hong Kong next month.

"Bill Clinton writes in to ask me to join their global conference for the betterment of the world in Hong Kong," Amitabh posted in one of his recent blog entries.

The latest update on the same from Amitabh has been that Clinton called him up "to request" him to come for the event. The veteran actor has mentioned about the CGI more than once on his blog.

In one of the posts, he wrote: "I need to prepare also for the CGI - Clinton Global Initiative. Global warming, solar energy, lighting villages ."

The CGI was established in 2005 by Clinton to bring together global leaders from various backgrounds to devise and implement innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges.

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Amitabh Bachchan spends a terrified night at his residence, licensed gun helps

Posted by Unknown at 10:44 AM

Amitabh Bachchan may act tough and strong for many a film but at home he is a very scared person. And can we blame him for that? No, we can not. For we too have been terrified by the recent terrorist activities that have stunned Mumbai along with the rest of the world.

Here is what Big B wrote on his blog on the night when gunmen roamed through the street of Mumbai: “As the events of the terror attack unfolded in front of me I did something for the first time and one that I had hoped never ever to be in a situation to do. Before retiring for the night, I pulled out my licensed .32 revolver, loaded it and put it under my pillow. For a very disturbed sleep.”

He further writes: “My pain has been the sight and plight of my innocent and vulnerable and completely insecure countrymen, facing the wrath of this terror attack. And my anger has been at the ineptitude of the authorities that have been ordained to look after us.”

Sunday, November 16, 2008

I'm so lucky to have a son like Abhishek

Posted by Unknown at 7:18 AM

The Big B is back to work on the 15 November finally. He resumes work after a much- needed break in Udaipur.

Confirming his return to the arclights the Big B says, "I'm starting on 15th with Leena Yadav's Teen Patti. There isn't much pending work there."

He was in Udaipur taking a break with his personal physician accompanying him.

"I needed to get away from home. I needed time to myself, to read and write. And to watch the films that I've been meaning to for a long time.It was so peaceful out here. I should do this more often. But where is the time to take time off?"

They don't call him the Big B for nothing. Generous and considerate towards his fans and well-wishers to the point of self-destruction the Big B is more than willing to meet the disappointed hordes who were turned away on his birthday after his sudden illness.

"My fans are never a burden. They are welcome any time. I publicly meet them every Sunday and specific ones get to meet me on my films' sets. No issues there."

The Big B regrets the fact that his illness took away his fans' excitement on his birthday. "However health issues do not wait for an opportune moment. They happen. It is nature. It is biological. We do not have control over them. Yes, this one happened on my birthday. So what?"

He is supremely pleased to be home. "But I do regret not being able to meet the well-wishers that assemble to greet me. I am sure they have understood the gravity of the situation. There will be other moments to make up for the loss."

Family friends like Karan Johar and Sanjay Dutt who are abroad, kept calling to express their concern throughout the Big B's week-long hospitalization. And he was overwhelmed and embarrassed by the extra attention.

Commenting regretfully on the postponement of Abhishek and Aishwarya's schedule of Mani Ratnam's film the Big B says, "They were to leave the next day but stayed back and rescheduled their programme because of my condition.

I generally do not like the idea of attention and of disturbing others with my condition, but I shall respect their decision even if they disagree with me. Particularly so now."

The general opinion about Abhishek is that he's as good a son to his father as the Big B was to his.

The Big B says with peternal pride. "I am grateful that others think so compassionately about Abhishek. My father is not alive to give an assessment of what he thought of me as a son. But I am. And I am happy and full of pride to have Abhishek as my devoted son."

Back to work, a small portion of Shootjit Sircar's Shoebite remains to be shot. "That's the working title. We needed to wait for a particular climate to shoot the remaining work.

That is now ready and we shall be finishing the entire shoot soon. I'm also in the process of sorting out the dates for the film to be produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.. Good to have so much variety thrown in my direction."

In the meanwhile AB Corp Ltd is ready to resume operations.

The Big B isn't too pleased by the suggestion that his production company had slowed down. "I laugh at the constant refrain of 'AB. Corp resuming production'. Resuming ? We have been in production all along. Yes, they may not have attracted attention.But we are there. I shall keep you abreast as time approaches on our projects."

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Aamir gifts books to Big B at hospital

Posted by Unknown at 8:23 AM

Many news of enmity between Aamir Khan and the Bachchans have been flashed in the newspapers in the recent past. But Aamir has proved all those rumors wrong by visiting ail Amitabh Bachchan at hospital. It is also reported that he has gifted Mr Bachchan some books to read during his spare time. On Tuesday, Preity Zinta also paid a visit to Lilavati hospital. According to hospital officials, Big B is responding to medicines and he is recovering very fast. He may get discharged from hospital at any time soon.

"Doctors continue to be pleased with his progress. He is in constant conversation with his family, who are by his side throughout,'' said a statement issued by the hospital on Tuesday afternoon.

Amitabh on his 66th birthday suddenly broke down due to acute abdominal pain and he was immediately rushed to Lilavati hospital.

Son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya are constantly attending him. Abhi and Ash postponed their shooting for Big B's ill-health. It is overheard that bahurani Ash prepared homemade food for father-in-law according to his choice.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Stream of celebrities visit Big B at Lilavati

Posted by Unknown at 8:03 AM

Actor Amitabh Bachchan, undergoing treatment at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbnai, had a stream of celebrity visitors from the Bollywood on Sunday.

Amitabh's brother Ajitabh, actress Kirron Kher, directors Yash Chopra, Ram Gopal Verma, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and J P Dutta and actor Arjun Rampal visited the thespian at the hospital.

Industrialist Anil Ambani also paid the actor a visit.

Crowds gathered around the hospital throughout the day to have a look at the Bollywood personalities who came to visit the actor.

The Bollywood star was admitted to the hospital in suburban Bandra after complaining of severe abdominal pain and is likely to be there for the next two to three days.

Film projects worth Rs 100 cr riding on Big B

Posted by Unknown at 7:49 AM

Film projects worth at least Rs 100 crore are riding on megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was admitted to a hospital here after he complained of severe abdominal pain.

Bachchan, who was admitted to Lilavati hospital in suburban Bandra yesterday on his 66th birthday, would be under observation for another 48-72 hours.

Megastar's son Abhishek had yesterday said that his father was responding well to medication. Bollywood was stunned to hear of Bachchan's sudden illness, who was shooting for Leena Yadav's 'Teen Patti', a Rs 25-25 crore film, at different locations in Mumbai till Friday.

Bachchan has completed shooting for Sujoy Ghosh's 'Aladdin', a Rs 35 crore film starring Ritiesh Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt in which he plays the role of a genie. The actor was also shooting recently for Sujit Sarkar's 'Shoebite', which has a budget of Rs 20 crore.

Besides, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Chenab Gandhi' and Chandraprakash Dwivedi's 'Kunal' were to go on floors soon. Trade sources said Bachchan's illness would affect shooting schedules of these films.

Trade analyst Amod Mehra said that more than a monetary loss, Bachchan's illness is a major setback to the industry as "he is an institute.... a living legend". The industry prays for his speedy recovery, he said.

Bachchan underwent blood investigation and a CT scan of the abdomen yesterday, reports of which are expected by this afternoon, a spokesperson for the actor said.

The Big B was also scheduled to participate in 'Live Earth' concert in December in Mumbai to create awareness about global warming and climate change. Bachchan, who had last posted comments on his blog on October 9, was eagerly looking forward to spending his birthday with his grandchildren who had come from Delhi.

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Bachchan to host another game show?

Posted by Unknown at 11:03 AM

Apparently Amitabh Bachchan was approached by a TV channel to host a game show, 1 Vs 100. If all goes well, Bachchan will host the Hindi adaptation of the popular game show 1 vs 100, which has been created by Endemol and aired in several countries.

Our source says, “The show has a lavish budget and Bachchan’s presence as the host will take it to dizzy heights.” Buzz is that Bachchan has liked the project and the modalities are being worked out. The show is likely to be aired early next year.

The game show 1 Vs 100 was first aired in the Netherlands as Eén Tegen Honderd. 1 Vs 100 pits one person against 100 others to win a large cash prize. The 100 people are collectively known as The Mob. To win the game outright, the 'One' must eliminate all 100 members of the Mob by answering questions correctly. After having the opportunity to select a difficult level or a category, a multiple-choice question with three options is revealed. The Mob is given a short time (15 seconds on the US show, 6 seconds for the Australian show) to lock in their answer before The One is given the opportunity to answer the question.

If the One is correct, all Mob members that answered the question incorrectly are eliminated, bringing the lone contestant closer to winning the game. The money in the contestant’s bank increases depending on the number of mob members eliminated in that question. If the contestant eliminates all 100-mob members, he or she claims the prize money. However, if the One is incorrect, the game ends and he or she is left with nothing. In some versions, the remaining members of the Mob split the losing contestant's winnings.

Vickey Lalwani messaged Amitabh Bachchan

While the channel authorities refused to reply to our text messages, Amitabh Bachchan reverted. In his message he told us, “Offers have been made... I’m still studying them... but nothing is confirmed.” When we asked him if he was offered the game show 1 Vs 100, he said, “I am not comfortable talking beyond what I have said already.”

Friday, October 10, 2008

Bollywood’s priciest song ever?

Posted by Unknown at 9:52 AM

Times are a changing, and so is Bollywood. It’s new to hear about a promotional song with a huge six crore budget. Yes, we are talking of the much spoken of song of Golmaal Returns that has created history.

Though the song is shot at Filmcity, the Goan ambience of the sets has added to the cost of for and a half crore. Apart from that, the song took 10 long days to reach perfection. The song has a youthful, vibrant feel with action, bikes, blasts and gun shots. If the buzz is to be believed, the tune of the song is ‘inspired’ by a Spanish number with the lyrics of Sameer.

Precisely, the number has absorbed a lot of sweat of the cast and crew for the making. The movie release is slated for 31st of October 2008. To know more, watch the video.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Aishwarya to groove with Amitabh

Posted by Unknown at 11:02 AM

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan and rock star Jon Bon Jovi will share the stage for the Live Earth Concert scheduled for December 7 in Mumbai.

Ash and Big B have already given their consent for the 'Live Earth' concert which will be held at Andheri Sports Complex on December 7 in Mumbai. Big B will not only groove with bahurani but he will also share the stage with rock star Jon Bon Jovi and director Shekhar Kapur. The show has been much hyped due to the presence of the Bachchan family.

The funds from the concert will go to ‘Light A Billion Lives’ campaign by Rajendra K. Pachauri, the Nobel prize winner scientist who shared 2007 Nobel with Al Gore for promoting awareness about global warming. This project is rooted to light up the homes of the billions with solar-powered lanterns.

Whether hubby Abhishek will also join wife and father is not yet known. After rocking at the unforgettable tour, the Bachchan parivaar is all geared up to astound the audience of the 'Live Earth' concert.

Monday, October 6, 2008

Bachchans ignore Salman, welcome Shahrukh

Posted by Unknown at 4:17 PM

Even Salman chatted long with Abhishek in his vanity van and gifted him a portrait of Drona, his friendship call was not welcomed by the Bachchans. Salman and his family were uninvited for the Drona premiere whereas his greatest enemy Shahrukh Khan made presence at the premiere with family. Though Salman was out of the country for shooting, the Bachchans did not bother to invite his family as well. Talking to a news daily, a source said, "That's true. Salman was not invited. As far as the film's makers (the Behls) were concerned no one who insults their family, gets invited to a big day in their life. The Bachchans are more than family to Goldie and Shrishti Behl."

Though the rumor spread far and wide that Shahrukh made an inapt comment about their bahurani Ash during Katrina’s birthday bash and in the wake of that inappropriate comment Salman took off brawl against SRK, the Bachchans did not believe the false rumor and invited Shahrukh for the premiere.

Soon after the premiere, Salman threw an impromptu Eid party at Mannat to further strengthen the relationship with the Bachchans.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Man arrested for intimidating Big B

Posted by Unknown at 11:34 AM

It can be only said that there is something seriously wrong with the brain of Devisingh Padamsingh Rajpurohit who had played the role of Abhishek Bachchan's body double for the forthcoming movie 'Drona' when some portions of the movie was shot in Jaisalmer.

Although his name starts with "Devi" which means goddess Durga, his actions turned out to be that of a devil and a greedy man.

Mr. Rajpurohit from Rajashtan has been arrested by the police for threatening none other than Amitabh Bachchan.

The young man of 25 had asked Big B for Rs.25 crore through text messages and also conveyed that if his demands are not met, the film star will be killed.

The justification of Mr.Rajpurohit is that he looks almost similar to Abhishek Bachchan, So Big B should take up the responsibility to take care of him and also give him Rs.25 crore.

Amitabh had enough when he received an SMS which stated that he is going to die and has only three more days to live.

The actor went and filed a complaint at the anti extortion cell.

The police acted immediately and traced the phone number to Jalor district of Rajashtan after which the arrest was made.

Monday, September 29, 2008

Amitabh and Shah Rukh in another film?

Posted by Unknown at 11:09 AM

Bollywood superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan will play cameos in Vivek Sharma’s forthcoming film ‘Kal Kisne Dekha’.

SRK was seen in a special appearance in Vivek’s first film “Bhootnath” starring the Big B. “Kal Kisne Dekha” will introduce Jacky (son of producer Vashu Bhagnani) and Vaishali Desai (grand daughter of Manmohan Desai).

The film has 15 stars playing cameo roles including Juhi Chawla and Rishi Kapoor.

Vivek declined to divulge any details about the film and whether Big B and SRK would share screen space. In Bhootnath, they were not seen together.

Amitabh Bachchan gets infatuated by a girl called Rochelle

Posted by Unknown at 11:06 AM

Daily blogger Amitabh Bachchan doesn’t spend all his time getting the words right for his blog, but also makes sure to check a blog by another… read on for more.

While Amitabh was on his world tour, which ended abruptly after falling ticket sales, he met a young girl by the name of Rochelle. What was special about this little was that she made sure to attend every concert of the Bachchan’s on the tour. She even waited hours for backstage glimpse of Big B, and when she returned him… she blogged it all down on her blog.

“She is a Sherlock Holmes in the making,” says Amitabh, who now makes sure of reading Rochelle’s blogs.

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Big B close to signing international film project

Posted by Unknown at 7:55 AM

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan may feature in an international film project to be made by makers of the 2006 Oscar-winning documentary March of the Penguin.

The actor, who is in Paris, wrote on his blog that he may give his consent to the project which will be made in English.

It will be produced and directed by the French makers of March of the Penguin.

The new film will be set in India and France and in all likelihood work starts next year end. That is all that one can talk of right now, he said.

Bachchan had earlier written that director Luc Jacquet wanted him in his film and the two would be meeting in Paris to discuss the details.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Amitabh Bachchan's Hollywood Offers

Posted by Unknown at 11:20 AM

In his latest blog entry the Big B revealed that he may have 2 upcoming projects outside Bollywood, with the writers of the legendary movie Taxi Driver and the creators of the Oscar winning documentary 'March of the Penguins'. Bachchan has not indicated that he will accept the projects but if all goes well, Bollywood's Bachchan may be heading for Hollywood!

Big B close to signing first global project

Posted by Unknown at 11:13 AM

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan may feature in an international film project to be made by makers of the 2006 Oscar-winning documentary March of the Penguin.

The actor, who is in Paris, wrote on his blog that he may give his consent to the project which will be made in English. It will be produced and directed by the French makers of March of the Penguin.

The new film will be set in India and France. Perhaps work starts next year end. That is all that one can talk of right now, he said.

Bachchan had earlier written that director Luc Jacquet wanted him in his film and the two would be meeting in Paris to discuss the details.

March of the Penguin, about Antarctica's emperor Penguins, earned $ 77 million at the US box office.

Big B also said he had got a Hollywood offer. "There is another project from the writer of Taxi Driver and Raging Bull from Hollywood and I shall need to see the script before I consider any further," he said.

Monday, September 22, 2008

My best is yet to come: Amitabh Bachchan

Posted by Unknown at 11:14 AM

Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan's performance in The Last Lear has been tagged as his best ever. But he says that his best is yet to be seen.

"It would be a terrible day for an artiste if people classify his contribution as his best. That would be the end of his work. There is always an opportunity to work better and the best is yet to come," Amitabh said.

He added: "I am a simple actor. As long as I am offered challenging roles, I would like to take them and experiment with acting always."

Amitabh was here with his team of The Last Lear including actors Arjun Rampal, Shefali Shah and Divya Dutta, director Rituparno Ghosh and producer Arindam Chaudhuri to promote the film last week.

Though Preity Zinta plays a pivotal role in the film, she gave the event a miss, as she was busy shooting for a film abroad.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Amitabh Bachchan Hosts A Series On The Unforgettable Tour

Posted by Unknown at 11:54 AM

Reliving the Unforgettable Tour in Big B's Den. Amitabh Bachchan will host a special 3 part series based on The Unforgettable Tour to the US. The guests will be Bollywood stars Preity Zinta, Ash Rai Bachchan and his own son Abhishek, who will share stories of their time on the tour. The first episode will air on September 19th at 10 pm Indian Standard Time on NDTV Imagine.

Big B promotes The Last Lear

Posted by Unknown at 11:44 AM

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan gestures during a news conference to promote his new film The Last Lear in Mumbai.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Now, filmmaker Muzaffar Ali very upset with Amitabh Bachchan

Posted by Unknown at 11:16 AM

It seems that Amitabh Bachchan is rubbing everyone the wrong way these days. After the infamous Jaya Bachchan-Raj Thackeray row, for which the actor had to apologise profusely, it is now filmmaker Muzaffar Ali, who is very upset with the Big B – the reason being Amitabh Bachchan’s get-up in The Last Lear, which, the filmmaker feels is based on his appearance and mannerisms.

According to a newspaper, the normally soft-spoken director took offence about the film and its characters when it was in the making. He was called by foreigners saying they thought ‘The Last Lear’ was about him, and his son (director Shaad Ali) told him the character was being styled on him, this made Muzaffar Ali very disturbed.

At this, Ali called up director Rituparno Ghosh, and told him that he (Ali) would’ve aspired to be an actor, if he wanted attention and he wants to be left alone.

Rituparno Ghosh initially tried to pacify the filmmaker but when he refused to calm down, the director told him that he is behaving like Raj Thackeray. This further flared the old filmmaker’s ire. Ali said the remark was uncalled for, and was angry as he felt he should’ve been informed if a character was being based on him. He also criticised Amitabh Bachchan saying that he should atleast have the courtesy to call him before playing the character.

Rituparno Ghosh has made it clear that the character of the cantankerous old actor in ‘The Last Lear’ is not based on Muzaffar Ali. Let’s see now, what the Big B has to say, more apologies perhaps!

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