Guess the trio’s stay in London is turning out to be quite eventful.
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Amitabh-Abhishek-Aishwarya Rai enjoying London chill
Amitabh-Abhishek-Aishwarya Rai enjoying London chill: Just yesterday we reported about Abhishek being alone in Europe while Ash was seen with her pa-in-law Amitabh Bachchan at the award functions over the last week. Well, now the family has come together again in London, as this pic shows.
Abhi was recently spotted attending the Milan Fashion Week alone. And Big B too recently escaped an emergency situation in a London hotel where he had been staying.
Guess the trio’s stay in London is turning out to be quite eventful.
Guess the trio’s stay in London is turning out to be quite eventful.
Amitabh Bachchan hosting more KBC next seasons
“Sony and I have signed on for KBC for the next two seasons... your blessings and encouragement needed in abundance!” Amitabh posted on his Twitter page.
It was Amitabh who first launched the show in 2000. He returned as its host for the second season in 2005 but was replaced by Shahrukh Khan in the show’s third season, but the audience response wasn’t as phenomenal as expected.
Last year, Big B returned as the host and revived the show and took its TRPs beyond those of other prime time shows, including Bigg Boss 4.
Sony Entertainment has confirmed that Big B has been signed to host two more seasons of the show. The fifth season will go on air this year only.
Amitabh Bachchan's No for IIFA brand ambassador
"Due to unexplainable reasons, after announcing the event, Mr. Bachchan couldn’t participate in the IIFA Weekend in Sri Lanka last year. Following this, IIFA aborted the concept of a Brand Ambassador," Sabbas Joseph, director, Wizcraft entertainment that organizes the event, said in a statement.
"Keeping in mind the huge respect that Wizcraft and IIFA have for Mr. Bachchan and the deep relationship that we’ve always shared, we are not having anyone replace Mr. Bachchan."
"The Bachchan family has been an intrinsic part of IIFA every year, and in this regard we have already shared with them a proposal about their participation this year too. Mr Bachchan’s reason for non-participation is best known to him. IIFA and Mr.Bachchan are inseparable. We will continue to pursue his participation for this year too," Joseph said.
However, there could be more to this than meets the eye as Amitabh confirmed the parting of ways on his Twitter account but put the onus on the IIFA. Tweeting, “Not coming to Toronto IIFA…IIFA says my services are not required.”
Bachchan's family boycott IIFA Awards 2011 at Toronto
If tweeting and twittering is to go by then the first family of Bollywood, Bachchan Junior and Senior with family won't be making an appearance at the 2011 International Indian Film Academy Awards a.k.a IIFA Awards to be held in Toronto this year.
The head of the B'clan, Amitabh Bachchan posted the following message to his legions of followers on twitter saying, "We are not coming to IIFA. IIFA said our services are not required!"
The development does come as a bit of surprise as the Bachchans have had a long association with IIFA and are perceived by many to be Ambassadors of the awards.
Surely they'll be sourly missed!
Amitabh Bachchan's voice for Aamir Khan’s 'Delhi Belly'
The film, starring Imran Khan in the lead, is in post-production stages presently and Aamir, who is the producer, has convinced Big B to dub for the movie’s first promo, to be aired along with Aamir’s next release Dhobi Ghat on January 21.
A few days back Aamir and his wife Kiran Rao visited Big B and spoke in detail about the trailer. We hear that Aamir himself wrote Big B’s lines. Needless to say, Big B agreed to dub for it.
Two days back, Mr. Bachchan dubbed for the film at a suburban studio.
Delhi Belly is directed by Abhinay Deo. It also stars Kunal Roy Kapur and Vir Das.
Amitabh Bachchan and Shweta Nanda in Koffee with Karan
The last episode of the cheesy chat show had the charismatic father daughter duo of Amitabh Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan who were an absolute delight to watch from every perspective.
As Karan invited Big B on the posh leather crested couch there was an instant bonding between the two that could be felt as Big B very comfortably answered to every question with a glint in his eyes.
Then as Shweta arrived in an all red ensemble she looked the epitome of fashion –very elegant!
Thus began the actual banter which went on to the GK quiz and then the Rapid fire round. The rapid fire round was quite interesting with questions like what is the one thing that you don’t like about Ash? Or What is the one thing that you would like to change about Ash?
Well, the first question was asked to Big B and he said he wanted her to change her timings. The second question put to Shweta was answered by her very confidently as she simply said- ‘nothing’- which meant she did not want to change anything about Ash.
Well, that was really something! The best part was when KJO was heard admitting to the fact that he had played a vital role in making Ash and Abhi a couple at which Big B was surprised as he was not aware of any such thing.
However Big B did say that he was quite happy that Ash had come to their home and she was just like a daughter to him and Jayaji. One daughter left and another entered! Lucky Ash!
Well, the show did prove that KJO and Shweta were really cool with each other and great friends too. The show was indeed KOOL!
Amitabh Bachchan talks about Sachin Tendulkar!
Taking the lead in heaping praise on the little master is Big B, Amitabh Bachchan. The superstar is miffed with repeated comparisons between Sachin and the Aussie cricketing legend Sir Don Bradman.
“Why must there be a debate or even a discussion on whether Sachin is greater than Don Bradman or not? Sachin is greater, period! By bringing the topic up for debate you are somewhere unsure whether he really is deserving of being great or not.
And this is objectionable to me,” Amitabh wrote on his blog while praising Tendulkar’s achievement.
Big B also slammed the typical Indian attitude of comparing our heroes, be it in sports, films, or any other field, to those of the west.
“Why do we always want to describe our achievement or subject with a comparison from the West. Alright, the West is far developed than us, is richer materially, advanced and secure. So how does this give us the need to comment that they are superior. Or that the best comes from there and not here,” the 68-year-old superstar wrote.
Amitabh Bachchan's KBC 4 retained highest TRP's
The show's finale on Thursday final week touched the highest TRP of 5. 5 according to aMap rating. In connection, the Salman Khan hosted show Bigg Boss 4 earned the TRP of 2. 7.
In fact the TRPs of KBC 4 were steady from the start. Its opening episode in October got 5 rating. Later, the show remained between the rating of 4 and 5. It dipped a bit in the days when Bigg Boss roped in Pamela Anderson. Even Sara-Ali wedding got a good response from viewers.
But Bigg Boss couldn’t keep the same rating, despite putting the spitfire Dolly Bindra back in the house. Amitabh Bachchan just pumped the TRPs higher and higher in the concluding days of the show. The finale, with a guest appearance by Dharmendra, grabbed maximum eyeballs.
The verdict is clear. Amitabh Bachchan is the shahenshah of the small screen.
Take a bow!
Amitabh Bachchan to save Abhishek’s career?
Shonali Bose’s small-budget film Chittagong that is based on the same subject and stars Manoj Bajpai as the revolutionary Surjya Sen, was meant to release in October, but it was delayed due to reasons unclear. But now, Anurag Kashyap, known for his brutal straightforwardness, has thrown light on the reasons.
Anurag has written on a social networking site: “See Chittagong, a far superior film made on the same subject as Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey... At 1/8 th the cost, far superior actors and immense passion... Producers decided to sit on it, because of a phone call from someone, because that someone was trying desperately to save his son’s career... welcome to Bollywood, where whose son you are outshines all the hard work and passion and potential and talent. KHJJS came and went, now what?”
There can be no doubt that the “someone” referred to in the post is Amitabh Bachchan.
When the superstar was asked to reply to Kashyap’s allegation, he said he did not want to dignify an undignified remark by commenting on it. However, Big B did say that the allegation is ‘baseless’ and ‘incorrect’.
Meanwhile, Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey is on its way to be a flop.
Amitabh Bachchan Tweeted for Shahrukh Khan!
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actor was quick to call him to acknowledge his concern.
Amitabh had tweeted on Shah Rukh's account: "ShahRukh... you were sounding fine... but you need to sound better... look after yourself."
After that Shah Rukh called the 67-year-old to reply to the online message.
"Had a call from Shah Rukh acknowledging my concern for his health on twitter. Laughed and joked a bit about his condition, his body suit, and his twit page getting jammed by millions of tweets from journalist friends, thereby not being able to get to read some of the messages he is getting.
"Gauri, his wife, he said had made him aware of my tweet and was expressing concern that he was still not looking after himself, despite my little health care advice," Amitabh posted on his blog.
The two superstars have worked on a couple of films together including "Mohabbatein" and "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham".
Amitabh Bachchan's best wishes for Salman Khan's Dabangg
The Big B tweeted, “Salman ! All good wishes for 'Dabangg' - promos and song 'Munni ..' fantastic !!”
The ‘Munni’ song has Salman shaking his leg with brother Arbaaz Khan’s wife Malaika Arora.
However, Salman didn’t reply Big B’s tweet because he does not follow anybody except his sister Arpita, brother Arbaaz and co-star Sonakshi Sinha.
‘Dabangg’ is expected to have a mammoth opening at the box office due to the long weekend which begins with Eid today.
Amitabh upset with abusive blogger messages
“There is a serious effort by a member that writes and comments on this blog to use language and expression that is abusive, filthy and utterly disgusting. This individual has been sending me the most unprintable abuse on sms on my phone.
I have, after great tolerance for many months, now reported the matter to the police and they will be taking serious punitive action,” Mr. Bachchan recently posted on his blog.
The matter has so far only been reported to the police, but Big B is yet to file an official complaint.
According to the police, a thorough investigation into the matter will be initiated once the actor files a complaint.
Meryl Streep and Amitabh Bachchan will together on screen?
Meryl Streep and Amitabh Bachchan will together on screen: After making films like Cheeni Kum and Paa, director R Balki is all set to make another movie with Amitabh Bachchan. This time he’s is thinking of casting the versatile Hollywood actress Meryl Streep opposite Big B.
If reports are to be believed, Balki is giving shape to two scripts and one of them is about ‘cross-cultural’ love, while the other is a mature love story about two individuals who have crossed the age of romance.
Won’t getting someone like Meryl Streep, an Oscar winner, on board for an Indian film, be a tough job? Balki doesn’t think so and is quoted as saying, “Getting an international star is not half as difficult as it is made out to be. My concern is to make sure that the script justifies the casting.”
If things don’t work out with Meryl, actress Sridevi will be approached.
From Streep to Sri, that would be quite a leap.
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Won’t getting someone like Meryl Streep, an Oscar winner, on board for an Indian film, be a tough job? Balki doesn’t think so and is quoted as saying, “Getting an international star is not half as difficult as it is made out to be. My concern is to make sure that the script justifies the casting.”
If things don’t work out with Meryl, actress Sridevi will be approached.
From Streep to Sri, that would be quite a leap.
Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek and Amitabh Bachchan on a Theater!
Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek on a Theater: Aishwarya Rai rested the eye at the second showing of Vipul and Shefali Shah's play 'Bus Itna Sa Khwab' on August 22 late night at Rangsharda theatre, Bandra in Mumbai.
She accompanied husband Abhishek Bachchan and pa-in-law Amitabh Bachchan to the event, dressed in a white button front loose fit shirt with folded sleeves and black slim pants. She kept cozy carrying a black and gray scarf.
She wore white peeptoe pumps with a black bow top and carried a black clutch.
Her hot pink nails were a rare sighting on her.
Abhishek looked cute in a white shirt with a pink floral print detail on the front, light blue jeans, brown pointy leather shoes and a brown striped scarf to keep him warm.
Amitabh Bachchan was his stately self in a blue pin stripe suit and white dress shirt.
The trio sat in the front row, next to Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna.
The Bachchans joined the rest of the audience for a standing ovation to a brilliant performance by Shefali Shah and the rest of the cast.
After getting such a grand reception to her performance, an emotional Shefali got a special hug from Big B.
"Incredible play 'bas itna saa khwab' and Shefali Shah, Vipul's wife, my wife in film 'Waqt', is just unbelievable..choked with emotion!" Amitabh tweeted after the show.
Talking about her role in the play, a socio-psychological thriller about the purpose of life and how reality is replaced by illusions, Shefali said,
"I am playing Shalini's character which has got so many layers to it. She's the most relatable woman and yet she can surprise you. My challenge is to portray her in a way that everyone can identify with her."
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| Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek And Amitabh on a Theater! |
Her hot pink nails were a rare sighting on her.
Abhishek looked cute in a white shirt with a pink floral print detail on the front, light blue jeans, brown pointy leather shoes and a brown striped scarf to keep him warm.
Amitabh Bachchan was his stately self in a blue pin stripe suit and white dress shirt.
The trio sat in the front row, next to Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna.
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After getting such a grand reception to her performance, an emotional Shefali got a special hug from Big B.
"Incredible play 'bas itna saa khwab' and Shefali Shah, Vipul's wife, my wife in film 'Waqt', is just unbelievable..choked with emotion!" Amitabh tweeted after the show.
Talking about her role in the play, a socio-psychological thriller about the purpose of life and how reality is replaced by illusions, Shefali said,
"I am playing Shalini's character which has got so many layers to it. She's the most relatable woman and yet she can surprise you. My challenge is to portray her in a way that everyone can identify with her."
Amitabh Bachchan will celebrate his 68th birthday with 'KBC 4'
Amitabh Bachchan will celebrate his 68th birthday with 'KBC 4': The fourth season of the game show will start from October 11 which is Big B’s birthday.
The KBC 4 phone lines opened on Saturday for registration and received a stupendous response. Big B writes about it on Twitter, “KBC lines just opened at 9 PM IST and Sony just rang to inform me they had 1.5 lakh sms in first 5 mins. !! Phone calls 2 B compiled !!”
“OH ! Boy ! This is scary ! Need to get back and start rehearsing to deliver what these numbers indicate and expect !! KBC you sweety !” tweets Amitabh.
However, it is not only October 11 which is important. August 2, which is considered to be Big B’s 2nd birth date, as he returned from the hospital after suffering a fatal injury during the ‘Coolie’ shoot and thus got a new life, was the day when KBC 4 phone lines opened. Big B’s kids can’t forget the special day and both Shweta Nanda and Abhishek Bachchan wished their father on Twitter.
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“OH ! Boy ! This is scary ! Need to get back and start rehearsing to deliver what these numbers indicate and expect !! KBC you sweety !” tweets Amitabh.
However, it is not only October 11 which is important. August 2, which is considered to be Big B’s 2nd birth date, as he returned from the hospital after suffering a fatal injury during the ‘Coolie’ shoot and thus got a new life, was the day when KBC 4 phone lines opened. Big B’s kids can’t forget the special day and both Shweta Nanda and Abhishek Bachchan wished their father on Twitter.
Shahrukh Khan And Amitabh Bachchan together in London Premiere of Raavan
Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan MASALA Gossips: For all those who were wagging their tongues that how Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan are busy spending their time by fighting with each other can take a chill pill.
All is well between Khan and the Bachchans.
It has been reported that Amitabh asked Shahrukh to attend the London premiere of Raavan through the social networking site Twitter. That too, not once but twice.
If you are again thinking that perhaps Khan did not attend the premiere, you are wrong once again. Shahrukh, along with wife Gauri attended the event and there was no sight of rivalry anywhere.
Well we guess that the invitation and attendance of the premiere will keep off the news of rivalry between Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan, for some time atleast.
Even though celebrities often appear to be larger than life, they are human, just like all of us. They have their share of tiffs, the way we have with our friends and families but it’s simply foolish to think that they will hold on their grudges and remain rivals forever.
Even we make up with our friends, don’t we? So what’s the big deal if they fight and make up later?
Cheers to the big family of Bollywood.
It has been reported that Amitabh asked Shahrukh to attend the London premiere of Raavan through the social networking site Twitter. That too, not once but twice.
If you are again thinking that perhaps Khan did not attend the premiere, you are wrong once again. Shahrukh, along with wife Gauri attended the event and there was no sight of rivalry anywhere.
Well we guess that the invitation and attendance of the premiere will keep off the news of rivalry between Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan, for some time atleast.
Even though celebrities often appear to be larger than life, they are human, just like all of us. They have their share of tiffs, the way we have with our friends and families but it’s simply foolish to think that they will hold on their grudges and remain rivals forever.
Even we make up with our friends, don’t we? So what’s the big deal if they fight and make up later?
Cheers to the big family of Bollywood.
Amitabh Bachchan in Kaun Banega Crorepati back again for 3 reasons
Amitabh Bachchan News: Aishwarya Rai’s father-in-law and the greatest actor cinema has ever seen, Sir Amitabh Bachchan shall soon be invading our idiot boxes in his baritone voice. Big B is set to return on his TV voyage as his ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ comeback is hitting the headlines hard. Here are the reasons why is he stepping into his old boots yet again:
1. KBC has, hitherto, featured 3 seasons out of which the first two was shouldered by Amitabh. Then, to bring in a sea of change, a fresh Shahrukh Khan was handed over the mettle. However, he failed to weave the same magic as his predecessor.
2. Secondly, Mr. Bachchan, with the maiden season in early 2000s had created a frenzy that, till date, remains unmatched by leaps and bounds.
Mumbai Mirror reports, “Both, Bachchan and Shah Rukh, respectively brought their distinct individuality on the table, but frankly speaking, Shah Rukh’s histrionics did not do go down well with the audience. There was a vast difference in the TRPs between the two seasons hosted by Bachchan and the third season hosted by Shah Rukh.”
3. Another reason from Amitabh’s personal point can be safely put as the monetary lure. There is no shadow of a doubt that the producers will empty their pockets to pull in Amitabh for heightening the popularity of the game show (Indian version of ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’) that reached insurmountable heights during his reign but saw a steep slump during SRK’s regime.
2. Secondly, Mr. Bachchan, with the maiden season in early 2000s had created a frenzy that, till date, remains unmatched by leaps and bounds.
Mumbai Mirror reports, “Both, Bachchan and Shah Rukh, respectively brought their distinct individuality on the table, but frankly speaking, Shah Rukh’s histrionics did not do go down well with the audience. There was a vast difference in the TRPs between the two seasons hosted by Bachchan and the third season hosted by Shah Rukh.”
3. Another reason from Amitabh’s personal point can be safely put as the monetary lure. There is no shadow of a doubt that the producers will empty their pockets to pull in Amitabh for heightening the popularity of the game show (Indian version of ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’) that reached insurmountable heights during his reign but saw a steep slump during SRK’s regime.
Amitabh Bachchan And Aamir Khan - Big B wants Aamir to join the Twitter World!
Amitabh Bachchan And Amir khan News: It’s terribly hard to convince Aamir Khan. Of course the whole industry knows that.But superstar Amitabh Bachchan did bring his persuasion powers to bear in order to convince Aamir into doing something he might not be exactly gung-ho about.
After bonding online with Shahrukh Khan on Twitter, Big B wants Aamir to join the Twitter world. Recently both the stars met for dinner and there Big B got a chance to coax Aamir.
“At dinner with Aamir... coaxing him to come on Twitter,” writes Big B.
And guess what? He was able to sway the ace Khan’s resolute mind - “Success come to those that dare and act!! Convinced the inconvincible Aamir over dinner to come on Twitter.”
Here he comes, Twitter!
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