Amitabh Bachchan with four babes

Amitabh bachchan in an exclusive photoshoot with four hot babes, Diya mirza, Lara dutta, Priyanka chopra, and Celina jaitley. I wonder what Jaya ji had to say about this

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Amitabh Bachchan's Daughter

Shweta Nanda, daughter of Amitabh Bachchan, is all set to make her debut but on television. Shweta won�t be acting in soaps but will host on a television show.

She will be hosting NDTV Profit�s new weekly show called �NextGEN�. The show will be in 12-part series that will feature 12 people below the age of 40 from various fields including art, literature, sports, films, fashion and business. It will focus on what drives to their professions and their goals.

Calling this as a great opportunity, Shweta feels that the show deals with a cross-section of people, their feelings and their great struggles. She also adds that the youth of today are more comfortable with themselves and they bring out the same in you.

Amitabh Bachchan had a successful career as a host but Shweta says that it would be unfair to compare her with her father. His blessings are enough for her she adds.

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I hold no grudge against Dhoni: Amitabh Bachchan

Bollywood’s megastar Amitabh Bachchan needs no introduction. With the multitude of moolah-churning blockbusters in his kitty - Bachchan, even at 67, is giving actors half his age a run for their money. But for an actor whose every word is analysed and dissected, Big B steers miles away from controversy, simply sticking to his ‘no comment’ status on queries that are bound to raise eyebrows.

Speaking to Swati Chaturvedi her show `Kahiye Janab`, the czar of filmdom spoke about IPL, Dhoni, elections, poetry and his much read blog.

Excerpts:

Swati: Your father was one of India’s most renowned poets. Haven’t you ever thought of giving poetry a shot?

Amitabh Writing poems is not in my capacity. I must have written a few lines when I was in hospital, but that was all. I remember my mother was often asked that whether someone else from our family would follow my father’s footsteps, and she would answer that one poet in the family is enough.

Swati: So are you a poetic, romantic person?

Amitabh I feel that all of us are romantic and poetic in our own way. I am often asked which is my favourite film, and I have always maintained that I have given my best to all my films, so they are all my favourites.

Swati: There are a lot of Bollywood personalities like Shah Rukh, Preity who own an IPL team. Why haven’t you bought one yet?

Amitabh Simply, because I don’t have the money to afford one.

Swati: And if you did have the money?

Amitabh I can’t say. It’s purely a business decision.

Swati:How did you feel when so much of controversy was created when IPL was shifted out of India?

Amitabh I can’t say much. I believe that the people who created this controversy should answer this. If our government thought that holding the matches during the elections wasn’t a good idea, then I feel one should not question the decision of the government.

Swati:You have had five Padma awards in your family. What do you have to say about Dhoni, who did not come in person to receive his Padma award?

Amitabh : See, he is a player. He might have been busy. We knew Aishwarya would get one so we made our plans accordingly. But if Dhoni did not come, then I am sure he had his reasons.

Swati:You had congratulated Dhoni, but he has not responded. How do you feel about that?

Amitabh It’s no big deal. May be he did not receive my message. He is busy playing for the nation. There are no hard feelings.

Swati:Why did you then write about it on your blog?

Amitabh Oh, it was just in a passing moment that I mentioned it. It so happened that I met John Abraham and asked him about Dhoni, as they are good friends. I just told John that I wanted to wish him. There is no controversy in all this. If my blog has created such a stir then I shall go and delete it.

Swati:In your blog you have often written about how you want to be a part of media. But at times one can also sense a certain kind of anger for the media.

Amitabh It’s a completely wrong notion. See I believe that in our nation, all kinds of people from all kinds of backgrounds live. Now, as per their right, each individual has the right to say and do as he feels. We have the freedom of expression and all of us are free to say what we want. But we (actors) don’t have the advantage of a camera that the media has. Many a times there are wrong stories written about us. I feel that the blog is just a small medium through which I can clarify any wrong statements attributed to me. I feel that it’s a very good medium to connect with fans.

Swati:The General Elections just went by. And Mumbaikars, who had come out in huge majority to do candle light marches post 26/11, recorded a very low margin of voters?

Amitabh : See, I gave my vote. And I strongly believe that one must cast his vote. Now, if some people don’t vote, then it’s up to them.

Swati:What about politics?

Amitabh I just don’t understand politics and have no interest in it either.

Swati Sanjay Dutt has become a politician from UP. Do you think he has become what you would have had you joined politics?

AmitabhWhy not? If he wants to pursue politics then he is free to do so.

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Amitabh Bachhan and Rekha still are Seeked pair

Media has always been curious , hungry and seeking for things which can create buzz.

The number one think which can guarantee viewers ship is bollywood and cricket.

The media has always seeked controversial pairs. The latest linkage that media has created in between hrithik and barbara.

So much so that media created story of suzaan leaving hrithik roshan!!!!

We all know how akshya threatened to fill complain in police for irresponsible media attitude.

But the story which sells like hot cake is amitabh and rekha.

Recently internet world was flooded with false story of amitabh hugging rekha!!!!...Actually amitabh ran away from rekha and abhishek hugged her...Amitabh hugges rekha 28 years ago that too onscreen in silsila..

But as we all know amitabh-rekha sells like hot cake ....

Aisa hi hai aur aisa hi rahega...sorry big b and queen rekha , being public figure you people would have to bear it...

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Amitabh Bachchan Introduced a Bachchan Dog

You may have heard about him, but never seen him. Shanouk is an important member of the Bachchan household but as the family likes to protect its privacy, their pet has been kept away from the media.

However, Big B has now posted pictures of his dog on his blog in response to requests from readers.



Writing about a set of photos from which one can be seen here on the left, Amitabh wrote the following:

“The other more affectionate ones are Shanouk expressing his desire for a close cheek to cheek waltz with his master, whom he loves to protect savagely. Told you he was big.. er.. bigger than me on his hind.

And even beyond if he were to stretch his front legs.

“That choreographed move has kindled a desire for more within Shanouk and as I write he hovers around the lap top, pawing my knee, and attempting desperately for a repeat. Well he ain’t gonna get one. Not till I finish with the blog, anyway.”

Amitabh has also been blogging filmmaker Prakash Mehra, with whom he delivered several hits.

Mehra passed away on May 17.

Yesterday (May 18) Amitabh attended Mehra’s funeral. This is an excerpt from what he wrote on his blog:

“Prakash ji’s eldest son Sumeet returned from USA this morning and the cremation took place by the afternoon. Abhishek and I attended it, but the behavior of the electronic media at the crematorium was just disgusting.

No respect shown for the sensitivity of the occasion. No regard for the moment and no ethics at all in maintaining some decorum for this very private and sombre ritual. All they were interested in was in getting that ‘bite’ or shoving their cameras inches away from your nose, at a moment when one desired peace and quiet. Shameful.

"But what of some of the mourners, if they can be called that! They were no less. Pushing and shoving to get a position behind or near about the celebrity, so the cameras can catch them.

“I shall not dwell on this anymore; I may just burst a blood vessel.

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Big B Snubs Rekha

Much as we would like to lay old ghosts to rest, they keep rising up and commanding our attention. The Amitabh Bachchan-Rekha alliance has spawned a million stories, some on film and some in real life.

Some have their basis in truth and some are the product of someone's vivid imagination, but
what happened on the evening of Feb 28 at the 54th Idea Filmfare Awards is backed by pictures. At the end of the function 1 Rekha
stands and greets Shah Rukh Khan who acknowledges with a bow. 2 She moves on to Abhishek Bachchan, whom she has perhaps
known since he was a kid accompanying his father to the sets of
an Amitabh-Rekha film. The bonhomie is obvious as she kisses his cheek. 3 She then warmly hugs the Bachchan bahu Aishwarya Rai Bachchan 4 and just as she is about to disengage and greet the last person of the Bachchan party, 5 Amitabh Bachchan walks
away.

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Big B ecstatic about Toronto performance great Crowds

The show kicked off in Toronto Friday and along with Amitabh, his son Abhishek, daughter-in-law Aishwarya, actors Akshay Kumar, Preity Zinta and Riteish Deshmukh, composer duo Vishal-Shekhar and choreographer Shiamak Davar performed.


“It’s a very well packaged show and the production was brilliant. The energy level of each performance was simply unbelievable,” Amitabh told IANS on phone from Toronto.

“And the crowds were just fantastic. Sold-out venue. We had to open up the tiers to accommodate those who could not get tickets. Fire marshals and security had a tough time keeping them on their seats. Not a moment to breathe, just one ecstatic moment after another.”

“I am so happy for the kids - Akshay, Preity, Riteish, Vishal and Shekhar and Abhi and Ash and Shiamak and his tireless dancers. Everyone performed their heart out.”

The Bachchan family was given a green-carpet welcome in Toronto by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

“The Prime Minister sent his Secretary of State to greet us and welcome us to Canada. He sent me a wonderfully worded, framed letter through him - I feel so honoured and privileged when India and Indians get recognition.”

After Canada, they performed Sunday in the Caribbean and their next stop is in the US.

“The promoter from New Jersey came in to see the show and informed us that the show there is sold out, weeks in advance and New York is on its way to a sell out. This is unique for Indian show responses.

“Yes, I am old and have seen and been there but the enthusiasm of the youngsters and the unchanging allegiance of the fans is such a booster, I start feeling young again, once on stage.

The Big B is enjoying the tour as it provides him an opportunity to be with his family.

“We will be away for a while, but the entire family is together. We have not been able to be like this for a very long time. I love being in this state, so long as we are all together.”

Commenting upon his missing baggage, he said: “The bags have been found and are with me now. The costumes came separately and were intact. Our first show in Toronto went off like a bomb. Incredible. Non-stop adrenalin. And what a crowd! Just fantastic. Thank you Toronto.”

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Big B Snubs Rekha

Much as we would like to lay old ghosts to rest, they keep rising up and commanding our attention. The Amitabh Bachchan-Rekha alliance has spawned a million stories, some on film and some in real life.

Some have their basis in truth and some are the product of someone's vivid imagination, but
what happened on the evening of Feb 28 at the 54th Idea Filmfare Awards is backed by pictures. At the end of the function 1 Rekha
stands and greets Shah Rukh Khan who acknowledges with a bow. 2 She moves on to Abhishek Bachchan, whom she has perhaps
known since he was a kid accompanying his father to the sets of
an Amitabh-Rekha film. The bonhomie is obvious as she kisses his cheek. 3 She then warmly hugs the Bachchan bahu Aishwarya Rai Bachchan 4 and just as she is about to disengage and greet the last person of the Bachchan party, 5 Amitabh Bachchan walks
away.

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I share Amitabh's Bedroom: Amar Singh

In an industry where you are known by the clique you belong to, it wasn't surprising that at a sombre gathering for Feroz Khan's prayer meeting, B-Town folks noticed and discussed that Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh made an entry and exit with Sanjay Dutt, and not Amitabh Bachchan.

Until now, the politician has been seen at filmi dos only at the Big B's side, so naturally, it became a talking point. Amitabh, came to the venue with wife Jaya Bachchan, son Abhishek and bahu Aishwarya.

Changing sides? Last year, the Big B came with Amar Singh to the book release function of Sanjay, Priya and Namrata Dutt's parents: Sunil and Nargis Dutt. Now, Sanjay is being accompanied to most events by Singh. Says a source, "After the prayer meeting, Singh went with Jaya to Bachchan's home; but now, it's Sanju first and Bachchan later."

The source says it's natural for Singh to get close to Dutt as the actor has been campaigning for him and his party (SP) over the last two months for the elections. "Apart from the fact that Sanju knows Amar Singh for the last 14 years they have become emotionally close in the last couple of months. Earlier when Singh used to come to Mumbai, he would head first to Bachchan's Juhu home but now he goes to Sanju's Bandra home first, spends some time with Sanju and Manyata and then goes to meet Bachchan."

Amar Singh refutes the fact that he's become closer to Dutt. "Amitji (Amitabh Bachchan) is my family and my elder brother. He's not a commodity to be chased after. Sanju is definitely closer to me politically than Amitji because he's my party's general secretary and has campaigned hard during the elections. He could have got an escape route when he wasn't allowed to contest but he chose to serve with dignity. Amitji is apolitical. He doesn't like politics. If you ask me, then I will say that Amitji can never be replaced in my personal life. He's the head of my family."

Singh continues, "When I go to Mumbai I stay in Amitji's home. I am the only Amar Singh who shares his bedroom. I am politically equally close to Jaya and Sanju though I am more comfortable with Sanju as he's a guy. I know Sanju for the last 15 years and if today, I am closer to him it's because he's stood beside me like a rock during the elections like my younger brother. But that doesn't mean that Amitji has not been with me. It's absurd to compare the two relationships."

About Feroz Khan's prayer meeting, Singh says, "I had no plans to go there but Sanju was with me campaigning and while boarding the plane he asked me to come along. It was all last-minute, but now because I went with him that visit has become a point of discussion."

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Amitabh Bachchan Snubs Rekha

Much as we would like to lay old ghosts to rest, they keep rising up and commanding our attention. The Amitabh Bachchan-Rekha alliance has spawned a million stories, some on film and some in real life.

Some have their basis in truth and some are the product of someone's vivid imagination, but
what happened on the evening of Feb 28 at the 54th Idea Filmfare Awards is backed by pictures. At the end of the function 1 Rekha
stands and greets Shah Rukh Khan who acknowledges with a bow. 2 She moves on to Abhishek Bachchan, whom she has perhaps
known since he was a kid accompanying his father to the sets of
an Amitabh-Rekha film. The bonhomie is obvious as she kisses his cheek. 3 She then warmly hugs the Bachchan bahu Aishwarya Rai Bachchan 4 and just as she is about to disengage and greet the last person of the Bachchan party, 5 Amitabh Bachchan walks
away.

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