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Amitabh Bachchan, tells to Bollywood Bold Hero Aamir Khan that, “We must work together”

When Bollywood Megastar Amitabh Bachchan turned up to mourn Aamir Khan Father Tahir Hussain Death, the younger actor expressed a desire to work together.

"We went across to Aamir's place and spent time with him and his family. Tried to keep the atmosphere light and cheerful. It was pleasant. As Aamir came down to see us off when we left his house, he expressed, 'We must work together sir...' I told him to direct a film. He has such talent for it. He nodded (in) approval," Amitabh posted on his blog bigb.bigadda.com.

Aamir lost his father, well-known filmmaker Tahir Hussain, Tuesday morning.

Amitabh also expressed his grief on the death of yesteryear actor and producer Sujit Kumar.

"Sujit Kumar passed away early this morning (Friday)...When life ends it takes along so many moments of the past in quick succession. All those memories of time spent together, the films, the locations on outdoors, the camaraderie, all gone in one swift cruel move. Condolences and prayers for his children and family," posted the actor.

Sujit was 75 years old and is survived by two children.

Amitabh Bachchan Ramgopal Varma Upcoming Movie Rann Promotion in Banglore

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Bollywood Legend Superstar Amitabh Bachchan in Bangalore for Rann Movie Promotion.

Bollywood Megastar Actor Amitabh Bachchan promoted his upcoming movie 'Rann' (Battle) here on Saturday. His latest film is based on the difficulties and challenges faced in the world of journalism, be it the news of an event or an issue.

Speaking about his film journey, Bachchan said that at this age he is portraying only the character roles.

"Now I'm 68-year-old and at this age I'll get only this kind of roles. When I was young and you (the media persons) were growing up, the roles I used to get I used to do them. I don't know if you were inspired by them now due to the age. I do not get a leading man's role and I get character roles. I become Bhoot (Ghost) in some movies and Paa in some. The life will go on like this now," said Bachchan.

Director Ramgopal Varma said, "So it's (the film) my comment on what I feel as a viewer about the media. It's not to tell the media how to do it or not it's just a comment in a specific situation."

Rann also stars Ritesh Deshmukh, Paresh Rawal, Gul Panag and Manisha Koirala.

It is believed that the Rann release date has been deferred to avoid clash with Anil Sharma's upcoming film Veer starring Bollywood heartthrob Salman Khan in its lead role.

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Big B to feature on Abhishek Bachchan TV show.

As Bollywood Bold Actor Abhishek Bachchan gets ready to make his TV debut with "Idea National Bingo Nights", he will be seen playing the game with his father Bollywood Superstar Legend Amitabh Bachchan in the inaugural episode of the show to be aired on a private channel.

Dressed in a formal black suit, Abhishek was at his wittiest best at a press conference here Monday. With his one liner and spontaneous answers, the audience was in splits and enjoying every moment of the session.

Explaining why his father is featuring in the first episode, Abhishek said that he wants him to do some aaram (rest) through the show.

"As a son, I want my father to relax a bit, slow down his work and take care of his health. But he hardly takes my advice. So I called him on this show to take some aaram," Abhishek told reporters.

Talking about this show, Abhishek said: "The sheer simplicity of the idea and the fact that this show is highly interactive is what attracted me to it. Winning here is easy, you need not answer any difficult questions or perform any strenuous physical tasks. The idea is simple - leave behind all your worries, relax and enjoy."

Apart from Big B, Bollywood Hot Celebrities like Shahrukh Khan, Karan Johar, Hot Deepika Padukone, Farhan Akhtar, Pravesh Rana, Vindu Dara Singh, Arshad Warsi, Hot Vidya Balan, Sonali Bendre, and Kirron Kher will be seen in subsequent episodes.

The show will go on air from Jan 23 at 9.00 p.m.

Bollywood Legend Superstar Shahenshah Amitabh Bachchan in Gujarat India

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Superstar of Bollywood Amitabh Bachchan has offered to become the brand ambassador of Gujarat.

During the special screening of his latest film ‘Paa’ with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi at a multiplex in Gandhinagar, Bachchan said reporters, “There are lots of good things in Gujarat which should be promoted. I am ready to give my voice and face for the promotion of Gujarat tourism.”

Bachchan said, “The main motive of my visit is to promote my film ‘Paa’ which deals with many sensitive issues and I wish Gujarat government makes the film tax free”.

C M Narendra Modi also thanked Mr. Bachchan for his interest in promoting Gujarat tourism and said that Hindi films have a huge influence on the Indian society. Modi said, “I myself am influenced by Bachchan, after all I am a common man”.

When reporters asked Bachchan, “Do you think Modi is Big B of politics?” He said, “I can’t compare myself with Modi. Inke baare main kya bolu. (What can I say about this man)” “He is doing a good job as a chief minister in Gujarat. His efforts are commendable,” he said.

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Amitabh Bachchan to be honored at Dubai film festival.

Legendry Bollywood actor Big B will be honored with a Life Time Achievement Award at the sixth annual Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) beginning here today.

He will be joined by his actor-son Abhishek Bachchan. Other Indian stars to grace the opening would be Ranbir Kapoor, award-winning actor Mammootty, artist and director M F Hussein, film director Shimit Amin, Manisha Koirala, Boman Irani, Sameer Dattani, Sonu Sood, Javed Jaffrey and Minissha Lamba.

The festival will open with 'Nine', a film starring Nicole Kidman and Penelope Cruz and also screen Indian flicks including Shaji Karun's 'Kutty Srank' and Indian superstar Ranbir Kapoor's 'Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year'. Among other Indian entries are 'Yogi', 'Well Done Abba' and 'Aval Peyar Tamilarasi'.

Trend-setting master-filmmakers join a league of fresh talent at the Indian cinema showcase of DIFF 2009. The selection is also representative of the cultural plurality of the country while offering perspectives on both urban and rural India.

The festival has come a long way since it began in 2004 when it showcased only 76 films from 27 countries.

This year, it will highlight 168 films from 55 countries and closes on December 16 with the world premiere of James Camerons mega-budget masterpiece 'Avatar'. 'City of Life', the first-ever feature film out of Dubai, directed by Emirati film-maker Ali Mustafa, telling the story of three individuals from different socio-cultural backgrounds, is another highlight of the festival.

Amitabh Bachchan Legend Megastar gets Asian Film Cultural Award

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Bollywood Shahenshah Superstar Amitabh Bachchan was Monday conferred the Asian Film Cultural Award for completing 40 years in the entertainment industry. Receiving the award from Bollywood director Ramesh Sippy, Bachchan thanked Kiran Shantaram, chairman, Asian Film Foundation for selecting him for the award.

"I am most grateful to Kiran Shantaram, who has an old association with me for many, many years, has given me the opportunity to receive this award and the love and affection of the people present here," Bachchan said.

Bachchan started his career in 1969 with director Khwaja Ahmad Abbas' film "Saat Hindustani".

"I have looked upon my career of 40 years in this wonderful industry as a great opportunity to be able to represent my creativity and my art, but more importantly to project our cinema to the other parts of the world. I feel very honored to be here at an organization that conducts this activity so that the rest of the world come to learn more about our culture, our films," he said.

His oeuvre ranges from rib-tickling comedies to tearjerkers to subtle, nuanced performances in art-house films.

Bachchan emphasized that Indian cinema has been the one unifying force between the people from diverse castes, creeds, cultures, religions and languages.

"In a country that is as diverse as India is with different castes, creeds, religions, cultures and languages, that perhaps the one unifying force that brings all these people together under one roof has been the Indian cinema. We never ask the person sitting next to me whether the person is a Hindu, Muslim or Sikh.

We laugh at the same jokes, we sing the same songs, we cry at the same emotions. I think that perhaps this cinema house is the greatest example of integration you can find anywhere in the world," said Bachchan.

The Dec 4-10 8th Asian Film Festival would feature 75 films from 24 Asian countries.

Amitabh Bachchan's son Abhishek Bachchan was also present on the occasion.

Amitabh Bachchan Bollywood Shahenshah Screenings Latest News Gossips 2009

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Bollywood Legend Superstar Amitabh Bachchan attends a special screening of Paa – Bollywood Upcoming Movie 2009!!!

As movie goers at one of the renowned multiplexes in the city wondered why there was sudden stringent security measures in place, the Shahenshah of Bollywood Big B walked in with style, much to their delight.

The actor was here to attend the special screening of his latest release Paa organized by Isaignani Ilayaraja.

In a moment, mobile phones flashed, cameras clicked incessantly and fans whistled, giving a rousing reception to the actor.

And when Big B waved to them, fans went crazy. It was a dream comes true for all who caught a glimpse of their favorite actor.

Speaking on the occasion, music maestro Ilayaraja said, “The way Amitabh Bachchan has played the role of Auro in Paa is unimaginable.

Throughout the film, I only saw Auro. There was no trace of Amitabh in it. Such was his dedication. He’s a great actor.”

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Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan (Big B) invites Aamir Khan for 'Paa' premiere.

Amitabh Bachchan is gearing up for the premiere of his Bollywood Upcoming film movie 'Paa' and has invited Aamir Khan for the grand event here.

The 67-year-old actor met Khan at his home 'Prateeksha' on Sunday and the two discussed their upcoming movies --'Paa' and '3 Idiots'.

"Aamir dropped by yesterday in the morning at my invitation and it was lovely to spend time with him, discuss the film, show him the promo, receive his appreciation, talk about his own film and invite him for the premiere," Bachchan wrote in his blog.

Khan is awaiting the release of '3 Idiots', which is scheduled to hit theaters on December 25 2009. Both the stars also discussed the promotional strategies for the films.

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Bollywood Superstar Legend Actor Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan to discuss marketing strategies for ‘Paa’, ‘3 Idiots’.

Amitabh Bachchan and Bollywood Hot Bold Actor Aamir Khan are leaving no stone unturned to promote their upcoming films “Paa” and “3 Idiots” respectively - the two are meeting Sunday to discuss marketing gimmicks for both the films.

“Paa” releasing date is Dec 4, while “3 Idiots” releasing date is Dec 25.

“Aamir comes over Sunday at my initiative to discuss a few promotional points for our respective films. It is always a joy to meet him… We have always spent time together discussing various topics of common interest and yes films is one of them.

Aamir, who excels at promotional gimmicks for his movies, has so far had live chat Gupshup with fans on the Internet, reportedly got in touch with them through social-networking websites and even launched the music of the film online.

Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, “3 Idiots” has been produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Based on Chetan Bhagat’s bestseller “Five Point Someone”, it stars R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi and Bollywood Hot Actress Kareena Kapoor apart from Aamir.

Big B too is promoting “Paa”, in which he plays a 13-year-old suffering from the disease progeria that causes premature ageing. He says his fans often come to visit him on Sundays and that he plans to “give hand outs autographed by me or maybe by Auro”.

“There is a unique way in which the promotion for ‘Paa’ is scheduled over the radio and soon you shall all be in a position to witness it…,” he wrote.

“Talks have now been initiated for the premiere to be held in not one, not two, but three centers. And we are diligently working on a London-Dubai-Mumbai destination… The logistics and the mechanics are being worked out and hopefully there will be some news soon,” he added.

Directed by R. Balakrishnan, “Paa” stars Bollywood Hot Actor Abhishek Bachchan and Bollywood Hot Actress Vidya Balan as Amitabh’s parents.

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Paa Abhishek Bachchan said that, “Dad was a good son”

On the occasion of Children’s Day, TOI managed a peek into the world of 13-year-old Auro, a very special child who will visit cinema theaters this December 4.

Who would’ve thought that Abhishek Bachchan would actually play a father to Bollywood’s biggest legend Amitabh Bachchan someday?

The near impossible has happened. In Big Pictures’ Paa, the iconic Bollywood Superstar Amitabh Bachchan and son Bollywood Hot Actor Abhishek Bachchan come together to create a never-before-seen magic. Says R Balki, the director of this ambitious venture that is the current talking point with astute cineastes, “The idea came when I walked into Amitabh Bachchan’s office one day and found Abhishek there in a very mature mould. I was completely fascinated seeing a somber Abhishek and a playful Amitabh Bachchan who was lounging around. The scene I saw made it seem like Abhishek was the elder and Amitabh Bachchan was the son.’’

Fascinated with this role reversal, Balki who won several accolades for his Cheeni Kum with the Big B, decided that he should capture this father-son equation on screen. He decided to cast Abhishek as an understated politician with a special child. “On the net I came across the disease Progeria,’’ says the film-maker. “I read extensively about it and learned that there are only 40-odd cases of children across the world who is afflicted with this disease. It matched the concept I had in mind. So in a way I found the concept first and then went looking for a disease to match it. Not the other way around.’’

This film will mark the return of AB Corp to Hindi cinema after a hiatus. When asked how he felt playing his father’s father on screen, AB Junior says, “Paa was a unique experience, in fact the unique nature of this role was the reason I chose to do the film. The film gave me the opportunity to see how real life role reversal works. When Balki first spoke to me about the film and the concept he had in mind, I told him immediately, ‘I am on!’ It is not every day that you get to play your father’s father. It was great working together and he was a good son!”

Balki adds, “The film’s USP is that it will be the only time when you get to see a son playing his dad’s dad and also the one time when you get to see a father playing his son’s son.’’

Balki is particularly pleased that being professional actors —both the Bachchans have pitched their performances right.

Guess Balki couldn’t have asked for anything better for his second outing at the movies.

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Bollywood Shahenshah Hot Superstar Amitabh Bachchan completes 40 years.

The year was 1969 and a young 27-year-old - tall and lanky - aspiring actor named Amitabh Bachchan made his big screen debut in Khwaja Ahmad Abbas' Saat Hindustani.

The film, which released exactly 40 years ago on November 7, saw Amitabh Bachchan play the role of a Muslim poet who joins six other commandos to liberate Goa from the Portuguese.

Amitabh Bachchan bagged the National Award for best newcomer that year, but everyone thought his unconventional looks would go against him in showbiz. However four decades later the actor is a living legend who is still going strong.

Romance, comedy, drama, action, suspense, emotion, and song and dance - whatever a Bollywood film demands, the Big B delivers. In the last four decades, Amitabh Bachchan has acted in over 150 films and still inspires the next generation of actors and filmmakers.

At 67 years of age, when most actors of his generation have gone off the radar, the icon continues to push the envelope his latest role being that of a 13-year-old in his next release Paa!

Every time his professional obituary has been written, the actor has bounced back. From the angry young man in the '70s and '80s to television's most popular host in the new millennium and now to an icon who has reinvented himself on the big screen, the legend of Amitabh Bachchan continues.