Amitabh Bachchan demands apology from the media

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is in no mood to forgive and forget daily tabloid Mumbai Mirror for allegedly invading the privacy of his daughter-in-law actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and for claiming that she can't risk pregnancy due to stomach tuberculosis. He has demanded an apology from the newspaper.

"The unprofessional and slanderous nature of this article in such an esteemed and respected newspaper as the Mumbai Mirror is deeply disturbing. It brings the author of this article into disrepute. It brings the editor that published this article into disrepute. It brings this particular newspaper into disrepute. It brings the profession of journalism into disrepute," Amitabh posted on his blog www.bigb.bigadda.com.

"This article is in violation of the journalistic norms of conduct as published by the Press Council of India. Beyond your own disgrace, you have caused grievous distress and harm to the Bachchan family," he added.

The article in question, "Pregnant Pause - Aishwarya Rai Bachchan", was printed in the Thursday edition of the tabloid and alleged that Aishwarya is suffering from contracted tuberculosis of the stomach and as a consequence of this disease and its treatment, she is unable to conceive. The article also said that Amitabh has been pressing the duo for a grandson and was "therefore gender prejudiced".

The 67-year-old has written to Meenal Baghel, the editor of Mumbai Mirror.

He posted: "Due to the illicit nature of this slander, I request a retraction and full apology. The full apology comprises the names of the individual journalist and chief editor, the journalist's and editor's unqualified retraction and refutation of the contents of the article, the apology should be addressed to both Aishwarya Rai Bachchan first and specifically, and also to the Bachchan family in general.

"The apology is to be printed on the first page of the entertainment section of the Mumbai Mirror on the same page, in the same size print, and including the signatures of the aforementioned journalist and editor and an immediate donation of a sum of (amount to be decided by members of my extended family of the blog) to a national charitable foundation of your choosing that supports those who suffer from tuberculosis and an article in your newspaper highlighting its work."

Aishwarya had written to the tabloid Thursday asking for a denial and apology of equal prominence. The retraction was printed in the next edition.

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Sachin likes Big B in Paa

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has received lots of compliments for his performance in Paa and the latest to join the bandwagon is Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar . "Sachin Tendulkar called to personally compliment me on Paa," the 68-year-old posted on his blog. "I was waiting for him to finish his cricket matches with Sri Lanka and then invite him over to see the film at a private screening. But he beat me to it and went to a theatre and saw the film," Amitabh added. Paa that released Dec 4 saw Amitabh playing Auro, a 12-year-old child suffering from progeria, a disease that accelerates ageing. The film was directed by R. Balakrishnan and also starred Vidya Balan and Abhishek Bachchan.

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Amitabh Bachchan turns Stylist for the film 'Aladin'

Amitabh Bachchan has always been a trend-setter, but this time he goes a step further by adding a personal touch to his character.

While planning a shoot for a special number for his forthcoming film ‘Aladin’, directed by Sujoy Ghosh, Mr. Bachchan suggested doing his own styling for the song’s picturisation.

Apparently Mr. Bachchan was extremely excited about the groovy track picturised on himself and Riteish Deshmukh and while planning the shoot for the peppy number, expressed his desire to contribute to the song in his very own way: by choosing his own outfit for it!

Of course, the director willingly agreed and Mr. Bachchan went on to chose a deep red velvet jacket which added that extra touch of grandeur to his already larger-than-life persona in the film.

Now that’s what we call flaunting your style with panache!

About ‘Aladin’

Produced by Eros International and Boundscript, ‘Aladin’ is a contemporary look at the classic fairy tale. Packed with fun, music, masti, action and adventure ‘Aladin’ boasts of a visual scale never seen before on Indian screen and arrives in theatres on 24th July.

The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Riteish Deshmukh and introduces Jacqueline Fernandez.

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Bachchan, Aamir blog about Mumbai attacks

The feeling of helplessness and shock in Bollywood over the Mumbai terror attacks was evident in the blogs of actors Amitabh Bhachchan and Aamir Khan [Images], two of the most prolific bloggers of Mumbai's film industry.

The actors, in their effort to reach out to the public in the hour of crisis, described their numbness at the events that unfolded in their beloved city. "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," says Big B [Images] in his new blog post.

Similarly, Aamir says he feels, "Shocked, heartbroken, helpless and angry" and writes he felt sick while watching the TV images of a terrorised Mumbai. "I have been watching television since yesterday and to see various locations in Mumbai turned into a war zone is shocking and heartbreaking to say the least," he wrote.

"My heartfelt condolences to families of persons killed and taken hostage. I was feeling sick in the stomach when the fire broke out at the Taj," he added.

Amitabh Bachchan [Images] confessed that he has been living in a constant fear since the attacks. "Last night, 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 wrote on his blog.

Both stars expressed their solidarity with the slain police officers and offered their condolences.

"Brilliant officers and police personnel have laid down their lives for us. I can only but salute them and respect their sincerity in the call of duty," said Bachchan.

Paying his homage to Hemant Karkare and other officers, Aamir said, "Hemant Karkare [Images] of the ATS, who in the recent past was being targeted by various political parties for the work that he was doing. When will these politicians lealise and admit that terrorists HAVE NO RELIGION.

"Terrorists are not Hindu or Muslim or Christian. They are not people of religion or God. They are people who have gone totally sick in their head and have to be dealt with in that manner," an angry Aamir said.

Bachchan said he was disgusted with the often repeated cliche of "spirit of Mumbai". "Yes Mumbai is strong and resilient and shall not be cowed down by any such occurrence. But let us not conveniently use it as our cover sheet, pull it over our heads and go off to sleep," an angry Bachchan said.

While Aamir, who had played a young idealist police officer fighting against terrorists in his film Sarfarosh, warned against politicians taking undue advantage of the situation for petty gains. "I dread to think of how various political parties are now going to try and use this tragedy to further their political careers," he wrote.

The actor appealed for all political parties to set aside their differences and unite in the hour of crisis. "At least now they should learn to not divide people and instead become responsible leaders. An incident such as this really exposes how ill-equipped we are as a society as far as proper leaders go.

"We desperately need young, dynamic,intelligent, honest and upright leaders, who actually care for the country," Aamir's blog said.

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"I am slept with gun under pillow after terror attacks" : Amitabh Bachan

Condemning the terror strike in Mumbai as a "terrible situation", Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan said that for the first time in his life he slept with his loaded licensed revolver. "As the events of the terrorist 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," Amitabh wrote on his blog www.bigb.bigadda.com. The superstar said he was glued to the TV screen late on Wednesday night when security personnel battled the terrorists who killed 125 people and injured 327 across the city.

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Big B recovering fast at Lilavati

With the PM's wishes for speedy recovery, Amitabh will get back home real soon

Photo by: ibnlive.com

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Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan's was said to be recuperating well and would be discharged in a few days from Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital where he was admitted on Saturday after complaints of abdominal pain, the hospital said in a press statement.

The results of the blood investigation and CT scan conducted on the megastar are expected to be received on Sunday afternoon, following which the course of treatment ahead will be decided, a spokesperson for the actor said.

In a statement on Saturday, son Abhishek had said that Big B was responding well to the treatment and that he would be under observation at the hospital for a minimum of 48 hours.

While, Bachchan's wife actress Jaya stayed back at the hospital through the night, son Abhishek, daughter Shweta Nanda, daughter-in-law Aishwarya, and family friend and Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh left the hospital in the wee hours of the morning and are expected to arrive again.

Bachchan, who turned 66 on Saturday, is suspected to be suffering from incisional hernia, a recurring problem that has been troubling him since the near-fatal accident on the sets of Coolie in 1982.

He had undergone surgery after the accident following which he suffered from myasthenia gravis, an ailment of muscle weakness.

Bachchan also underwent a surgery on November 30, 2005 for abdominal infection Diverticulitis.

The superstar, who had been shooting for Leena Yadav's Teen Patti, till Friday, has a number of film projects worth around Rs 100 crore riding on him.

Reportedly, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh also spoke to Jaya Bachchan, on Sunday, enquiring about the Big B's condition.

Singh also wished Amitabh, who is undergoing treatment at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital, a speedy recovery, sources said.

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women in Big B’s life

The Top 5 woman in Big B’s life

For a superstar like Amitabh Bachchan who has ruled for four decades, he has been paired opposite almost every actress from every era. From the senior actresses like Waheeda Rehman, Nutan and Saira Banu to the younger brigade like Shilpa Shetty, Manisha Koirala to Tabu, Big B has shared screen space with almost every Bollywood lady.

Today on the eve of his 66th birthday, we speak about the top five actresses with whom he shared the best screen chemistry. And mind you, wife Jaya Bachchan comes much down at number 4. Mind you, we said ‘screen’ chemistry.

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Raj Thackeray’s MNS has affected Amitabh’s Friday release, The Last Lear

The tension between Jaya Bachchan and Raj Thackeray’s MNS has affected Amitabh’s Friday release, The Last Lear. The party workers in protest against Jaya’s controversial statement burnt her effigies, tore posters and boycott the screening of the film. The theatre in which the film was to be screened has been damaged. The premiere of the film is scheduled to happen tonight at a suburban multiplex. Though Jaya, on Amitabh’s plea and Raj Thackeray’s demand offered her apology in an English daily, Raj did not accept her excuse. He demanded Jaya to say sorry before media, to a regional publication.

Jaya’s anti-Maharastrian statement during the music launch of Drona created furor all over the city. Though she claimed that her remarks were not meant to hurt the sentiments of the people of Maharastra, the protesters were not ready to believe her. They shouted slogans, tore posters, brought out rally in protest and boycotted the screening of Friday release, The Last Lear. According to director Rituparno Ghosh, the film will be released on the scheduled date of September 12.

Apart from Amitabh Bachchan, the film also stars Arjum Rampal and Preity Zinta in pivotal roles. Big B has well promoted the film and it received a lot of accolades in several international film festivals. This will be Preity’s first off-beat film.

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Blogs of Amitabh Bachan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan

Check Out the Blogs of Khans and Bachan, I wondered to hear that Amitabh Bachchan is paid Rs.100 crores(Not sure !!!!) to blog on BigAdda!
No idea whether he is actually writing or have been ghost written.Any way check these and comment



















1. Blog of Amitabh Bachan : http://blogs.bigadda.com/
2. Blog of Aamir Khan : http://202.87.41.148/digital/AamirKhan/login.php
3.Blog of Salman Khan : www.duskadum.blogspot.com


Tags:Blogs of bollywood stars, Bollywood stars Blogs, Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan Blog

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UAE bans God Tussi Great Ho, Authorities shocked to see Amitabh Bachchan playing God.

Dubai: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have ordered the Salman Khan-starrer Bollywood film God Tussi Great Ho off screens in this Gulf nation following complaints that it violated Islamic teachings.

The National Media Council ordered that the movie, released in Saudi Arabia on Friday, not be screened in the UAE after receiving scores of complaints from viewers, the Gulf News reported.

The movie also stars Priyanka Chopra and Amitabh Bachchan, and is considered a remake of the 2003 Hollywood production "Bruce Almighty" starring Jim Carrey.

In the film, Bachchan plays the role of god as he meets Salman's character Arun Prajapati who blames god for all his problems.

"Those who saw the movie told the authorities they were shocked to find that Bachchan played the role of 'God'," the Gulf News report said.

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Bachchan's "The Unforgettable Tour " in US

New York: The Bachchans wrapped up the North American leg of their ongoing Unforgettable tour with a performance in New York City over the weekend.

Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan along with Madhuri Dixit Nene, spoke about their American experiences before staging their show in New York City over the weekend.

"I'm happy to state that despite all the criticism and the cynicism, we have not changed our style. And I would now like to believe that the very fact that it was criticised has now become the tour's USP which is of course, excellent news to us," said Big B.

"I would also say that we haven't changed our style and that perhaps, the Western audience's taste has changed," he added.

While Big B was glad about moulding the audience into the Bachchan's taste, Abhishek was overwhelmed by the response the tour got.

"If I can speak for everyone, it's really been wonderful because we never expected so many people to know us. We never expected so many people to show up. We really didn't expect this great a response. And it's truly been overwhelming," said Abhishek.

And for Aishwarya the tour was all about bonding.

"I've always referred to the tour as it kind of takes you back to college and summer camp, where we got the opportunity to spend time together, which we don't normally get when we're working on film," she said.

"of course, we do spend time like a family, but then everyday is a morning to night working shift, as making a movie is a tough task," she added.

'The Unforgettable Tour' wrapped its North American tour on August 15 and is now headed to London, Netherlands and Germany.

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Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan and Ajay Devgan praise for Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra

Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan and Ajay Devgan are all praise for Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra, who bagged India's first individual gold medal at the Olympics.

While Big B thanked Bindra for "making every Indian walk a little taller", Ajay and Aamir have expressed their happiness on the ace shooter's win.

Amitabh, who is currently in the US as part of his world concert Unforgettable, heard of the news while he was in Chicago after his performance there. "As I stepped out of the venue, media from India informed me about our gold at the Olympics. The rousing reception at the show was incredible, but nothing will be able to top the glory that Abhinav Bindra has brought to the heart of every Indian," Amitabh posted on his blog www.bigb.bigadda.com. He added: "We are so proud of you and so delighted to have made every Indian walk a little taller. Thank you Abhinav, and more glory and success to you."

Bindra won the 10-metre Air Rifle competition at the ongoing sports extravaganza in Beijing. Aamir said: "I was absolutely thrilled to see Bindra receiving the gold".

The actor also expressed his appreciation through his blog. "I had goose bumps when India's National Anthem began playing. What a moment! My congratulations to Bindra for his achievement. He has done India proud and given us all a moment to celebrate," Aamir posted in his latest entry.

Ajay has kept his wishes short and sweet as he wrote: "I wish to congratulate Bindra for making Indians proud - Kudos Bindra - indeed you have hit a bull's eye!"

Amitabh has also quoted a dear friend of his from Mumbai and said: "After almost a century and two billion births, an Indian wins his first individual gold at the Olympics.”

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