http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/2008/05/25/day-36/
Dear Amitabh Jee
Glad to see you personally responding to so many people today and I know what it feels to be personally named by you in your column. A part of mine was hoping if I would be second time lucky but that was not to be , but I was happy for everyone who were fortunate enough to get mentioned today.
I am happy you responded to Smita Pandit. I had read the touching incident of her bhua jee, and the way your father had helped him and was her inspiration.
As per yes or no , my answer is yes , you should not hold back when responding to your critics . Its right of every individual to hit back when implicated in false accusations and I don’t want you to continue golden silence. Why encourage critics to level unfair accusation on you ? At least it will make them think twice before throwing baseless allegation .
With love and best wishes
Rajeev
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Letter to Amitabh - Day 35
http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/2008/05/24/day-35/
Dear Amitabh Jee
It was an emotional moment to read the struggles that your dad endured on his way to become a legendary poet in Hindi literature. I have utmost respect for two very distinguished literary greats, one is Munshi Prem Chand , the ultimate novelist and story teller of all time and other is Sri Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Somehow, both of them lead their lives to greatness through ultimate hardship. All I can say is they were the true heroes of Indian literature and nation will be forever indebted for their contribution .
This was also a personal tribute to a father from his son and I felt it was very close to my heart. It reminded me of my own father, I had tears in my eyes reading it because it felt as if it was me talking about my father with ultimate love affection and respect that a son could offer. My dad loved to write, his writings were simple things that happened in day to day life and then will discuss them with us. They were the true inspirational work for us and that we cherish them even now. Both my mom and dad had huge collection of books and now that precious inheritance passed to us to preserve them because when your loved ones leave for eternity, their legacy is the only thing that one could preserve for them. We are planning to make a personal library in home to showcase those books and when you mentioned the Garuda that your dad made out of stone and you so proudly keep at your home entrance, This almost reminded me of our tribute to our parents that we plan to have with the library.
Great family values that we inculcate in our lives are what we learn from our parents. I have always found my parents my ultimate inspiration and when I see you talking about your dad so fondly , I immediately feel a close connection with you.
Just to let you know, my mom’s birthday was also 11th October and she was very proud for the fact that she shared her birthday with you. Now she is not with us anymore but I am glad now I have a medium through I could share it with you, something so close to my heart.
I will like to end it with a very beautiful poem from Sri Bachchan Jee ..
क्या भूलूं, क्या याद करूं मैं!
अंगणित उन्मादों के क्षण हैं,
अंगणित अवसादों के क्षण हैं,
रजनी की सूनी घडियों को किन-किन से आबाद करूं मैं!
क्या भूलूं, क्या याद करूं मैं!
याद सुखों की आंसू लाती,
दुख की, दिल भारी कर जाती,
दोष किसे दूं जब अपने से अपनए दिन बर्बाद करूं मैं!
क्या भूलूं, क्या याद करूं मैं!
दोनों करके पछताता हूं,
सोच नहीं, पर मैं पाता हूं,सुधियों के बंधन से कैसे अपने को आज़ाद करूं मैं!
क्या भूलूं, क्या याद करूं मैं!
With love and respect ..
Rajeev
Dear Amitabh Jee
It was an emotional moment to read the struggles that your dad endured on his way to become a legendary poet in Hindi literature. I have utmost respect for two very distinguished literary greats, one is Munshi Prem Chand , the ultimate novelist and story teller of all time and other is Sri Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Somehow, both of them lead their lives to greatness through ultimate hardship. All I can say is they were the true heroes of Indian literature and nation will be forever indebted for their contribution .
This was also a personal tribute to a father from his son and I felt it was very close to my heart. It reminded me of my own father, I had tears in my eyes reading it because it felt as if it was me talking about my father with ultimate love affection and respect that a son could offer. My dad loved to write, his writings were simple things that happened in day to day life and then will discuss them with us. They were the true inspirational work for us and that we cherish them even now. Both my mom and dad had huge collection of books and now that precious inheritance passed to us to preserve them because when your loved ones leave for eternity, their legacy is the only thing that one could preserve for them. We are planning to make a personal library in home to showcase those books and when you mentioned the Garuda that your dad made out of stone and you so proudly keep at your home entrance, This almost reminded me of our tribute to our parents that we plan to have with the library.
Great family values that we inculcate in our lives are what we learn from our parents. I have always found my parents my ultimate inspiration and when I see you talking about your dad so fondly , I immediately feel a close connection with you.
Just to let you know, my mom’s birthday was also 11th October and she was very proud for the fact that she shared her birthday with you. Now she is not with us anymore but I am glad now I have a medium through I could share it with you, something so close to my heart.
I will like to end it with a very beautiful poem from Sri Bachchan Jee ..
क्या भूलूं, क्या याद करूं मैं!
अंगणित उन्मादों के क्षण हैं,
अंगणित अवसादों के क्षण हैं,
रजनी की सूनी घडियों को किन-किन से आबाद करूं मैं!
क्या भूलूं, क्या याद करूं मैं!
याद सुखों की आंसू लाती,
दुख की, दिल भारी कर जाती,
दोष किसे दूं जब अपने से अपनए दिन बर्बाद करूं मैं!
क्या भूलूं, क्या याद करूं मैं!
दोनों करके पछताता हूं,
सोच नहीं, पर मैं पाता हूं,सुधियों के बंधन से कैसे अपने को आज़ाद करूं मैं!
क्या भूलूं, क्या याद करूं मैं!
With love and respect ..
Rajeev
Friday, May 23, 2008
Letter to Amitabh -Day 34(iii)
http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/2008/05/22/day-34iii
“But in the real world, Mr Pant, I don’t just take it on the chin. I give it plenty as well. Either get used to it, or get out of the ring. ”
That was the best part and I will strive to remember it as long as I live .Fight as vigorously as you could to slander and smear campaign, to protect one’s integrity, honor and respect of values one cherishes.
And taking in the chin is not everything, not the ultimate humility. One should be willing to give back, back to someone else’s chin as well when the need arises , when one needs to fight for injustice. This is a lesson for we all who at times suffer silently because never knew if giving back was acceptable behavior, but it is.
Amitabh Jee , you are always a role model, not only in films but in real life and every word, every action of yours is worth emulating, worth learning something new .
With the best regards always
Rajeev
“But in the real world, Mr Pant, I don’t just take it on the chin. I give it plenty as well. Either get used to it, or get out of the ring. ”
That was the best part and I will strive to remember it as long as I live .Fight as vigorously as you could to slander and smear campaign, to protect one’s integrity, honor and respect of values one cherishes.
And taking in the chin is not everything, not the ultimate humility. One should be willing to give back, back to someone else’s chin as well when the need arises , when one needs to fight for injustice. This is a lesson for we all who at times suffer silently because never knew if giving back was acceptable behavior, but it is.
Amitabh Jee , you are always a role model, not only in films but in real life and every word, every action of yours is worth emulating, worth learning something new .
With the best regards always
Rajeev
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Letter to Amitbh - Day 34(ii)
http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/2008/05/22/day-34ii/
Dear Amitabh Jee
First of all , Times of India at best is glorified Tabloid always looking for cheap fun. I have my own doubt about calling it prestigious. I see the best use of this newspaper at the end of the month when Raddiwallah around. Atleast one could make some quick buck by selling them ,5/Kg or 6 at times .
Never heard of Yamini Lohia and don’t intend to either but I am sure she will have tough getting even another job. I really applaud you for putting these journos to their places. Forever since I remember they were going scot-free, making their own stories and seliing to people without even bothering to check the truth or otherwise behind them. Freedom of press doesn’t at any cost means abuse of this freedom. I think it’s a new beginning and creditability of a journalist will be severely tested in WEB 2.0 and those failing will need to find a new job .
Ms Yamini, let us know hows the job search going on. You must be secretly pleased that while thousand of Amitabh’s well wishers vie for his slightest attention in this blog, you got a whole blog in your name by him ! Sure you must be uncorking the champagnes in the evening , aren’t you ??
Next time if you have a potshot on Amitabh, remember what he will be telling you ….
“ Rishtey mein to hum tumhare baap hain, naam shahanshah hai …”
With best wishes always
Rajeev
Dear Amitabh Jee
First of all , Times of India at best is glorified Tabloid always looking for cheap fun. I have my own doubt about calling it prestigious. I see the best use of this newspaper at the end of the month when Raddiwallah around. Atleast one could make some quick buck by selling them ,5/Kg or 6 at times .
Never heard of Yamini Lohia and don’t intend to either but I am sure she will have tough getting even another job. I really applaud you for putting these journos to their places. Forever since I remember they were going scot-free, making their own stories and seliing to people without even bothering to check the truth or otherwise behind them. Freedom of press doesn’t at any cost means abuse of this freedom. I think it’s a new beginning and creditability of a journalist will be severely tested in WEB 2.0 and those failing will need to find a new job .
Ms Yamini, let us know hows the job search going on. You must be secretly pleased that while thousand of Amitabh’s well wishers vie for his slightest attention in this blog, you got a whole blog in your name by him ! Sure you must be uncorking the champagnes in the evening , aren’t you ??
Next time if you have a potshot on Amitabh, remember what he will be telling you ….
“ Rishtey mein to hum tumhare baap hain, naam shahanshah hai …”
With best wishes always
Rajeev
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Letter to Amitabh - Day 32i
http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/2008/05/20/sarkar-raj-stills/
Dear Amitabh Jee
We are indebted to you for sharing such an amazing personal moment with us through the letter that Abhishek sent to you. I know what you must be feeling through, I had seen the same emotional , being proud feeling in my dad’s eyes on certain occasions and those moments are priceless , you wish to preserve those moments forever because they make life what its worth for . Someone like Abhishek who has got the best upbringing one could imagine from you, will never falter in life and I wish him the best always.
I am eagerly awaiting Sarkar Raj. Watched its trailer recently and it looks every bit a movie worth waiting. The tagline is catching and there could be many permutation and combination of incidents that I could think will be part of this story. I know RGV is not going to falter twice in succession, and with amazing star caste, this movie will be keenly awaited by hindi movie goers.
I am still going experiencing the true meaning of
“Man ka ho to acchha. Man ka na ho to zyada acchha !”
And trust me , it has already made me feel better after certain incidents that I went in the course of the day. I came home little bit downcast and opened your blog and those golden words were enough to cheer me again …
With all the very best wishes
Rajeev
Dear Amitabh Jee
We are indebted to you for sharing such an amazing personal moment with us through the letter that Abhishek sent to you. I know what you must be feeling through, I had seen the same emotional , being proud feeling in my dad’s eyes on certain occasions and those moments are priceless , you wish to preserve those moments forever because they make life what its worth for . Someone like Abhishek who has got the best upbringing one could imagine from you, will never falter in life and I wish him the best always.
I am eagerly awaiting Sarkar Raj. Watched its trailer recently and it looks every bit a movie worth waiting. The tagline is catching and there could be many permutation and combination of incidents that I could think will be part of this story. I know RGV is not going to falter twice in succession, and with amazing star caste, this movie will be keenly awaited by hindi movie goers.
I am still going experiencing the true meaning of
“Man ka ho to acchha. Man ka na ho to zyada acchha !”
And trust me , it has already made me feel better after certain incidents that I went in the course of the day. I came home little bit downcast and opened your blog and those golden words were enough to cheer me again …
With all the very best wishes
Rajeev
Monday, May 19, 2008
Letter to Amitabh - Day 31
http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/2008/05/18/day-31/
Dear Amitabh Jee
Thanks for sharing such an amazing heartwarming incident with us. We all go through difficult moments in life and its very difficult even to imagine a solution like
“Man ka ho to acchha. Man ka na ho to zyada acchha !”
But deep down I reckon it has very sensible, even revolutionary kind of meaning. It is only going to energize one to work hard knowing nothing has been lost and there is everything to fight for .
I think you fulfilled one of my wishes as I always wanted to hear those amazing experiences, those moments that shaped your life and made you what you are today.
Just a little complain though, Most of us if not all are of the age of Abhishek and younger, so I wish you had exhorted not only Abhishek but all of us to carry this pearl of wisdom to follow and then pass . We will do it nevertheless !
My best wishes and regards
Rajeev
Dear Amitabh Jee
Thanks for sharing such an amazing heartwarming incident with us. We all go through difficult moments in life and its very difficult even to imagine a solution like
“Man ka ho to acchha. Man ka na ho to zyada acchha !”
But deep down I reckon it has very sensible, even revolutionary kind of meaning. It is only going to energize one to work hard knowing nothing has been lost and there is everything to fight for .
I think you fulfilled one of my wishes as I always wanted to hear those amazing experiences, those moments that shaped your life and made you what you are today.
Just a little complain though, Most of us if not all are of the age of Abhishek and younger, so I wish you had exhorted not only Abhishek but all of us to carry this pearl of wisdom to follow and then pass . We will do it nevertheless !
My best wishes and regards
Rajeev
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Letter to Amitabh - day 30i
http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/2008/05/17/day-30i/
Dear Amitabh Jee
You have been too nice and too quick to make an apology . I dont think there was any need for an apology just because you put your interview in the blog first. Given that media is never straight with you , you should simply insist that your interview will be first carried in the blog , now its for media to take it or leave it .
It was in fact way too arrogant for media to be blunt and tell you that your interview wont be printed. I think your blog has gotten into their nerves and you shouldnt really bend anymore . Media needs to respect you to get respect in return .
Let me know your thoughts on this . I will be really interested to know .
Thanks and best wishes
Rajeev
Dear Amitabh Jee
You have been too nice and too quick to make an apology . I dont think there was any need for an apology just because you put your interview in the blog first. Given that media is never straight with you , you should simply insist that your interview will be first carried in the blog , now its for media to take it or leave it .
It was in fact way too arrogant for media to be blunt and tell you that your interview wont be printed. I think your blog has gotten into their nerves and you shouldnt really bend anymore . Media needs to respect you to get respect in return .
Let me know your thoughts on this . I will be really interested to know .
Thanks and best wishes
Rajeev
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