Letter to Amitabh Bachchan

Letter to Amitabh - Day 36

2008-05-25T12:14:00.000-07:00

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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

Letter to Amitabh - Day 35

2008-05-24T11:48:00.000-07:00

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

Letter to Amitabh -Day 34(iii)

2008-05-23T13:21:00.000-07:00

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

Letter to Amitbh - Day 34(ii)

2008-05-22T08:05:00.000-07:00

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

Letter to Amitabh - Day 32i

2008-05-20T08:51:00.000-07:00

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

Letter to Amitabh - Day 31

2008-05-19T08:36:00.000-07:00

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

Letter to Amitabh - day 30i

2008-05-18T05:53:00.000-07:00

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

Letter to Amitabh - Day 28i

2008-05-16T11:27:00.000-07:00

http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/2008/05/15/day-28i

Dear Amitabh Jee
I wonder if now media will give equal exposure to your heartfelt sentiments so eloquently expressed for Shahrukh Khan. Why it came down to this level when you needed to issue the rejoinder is cause of huge concern and one could understand power or at some level blackmailing tactics media exerts to people of even your eminence.

I think Indian media is still very immature, cant look beyond their own nose and have very skewed view on everything. Not that ordinary people are fool enough to believe everything media says. An ordinary person will still give credence to what Amitabh bachchan says rather than what someone in idiot box is telling nonstop. I requested you earlier and even now , ban media , don’t entertain them anymore because they don’t deserve. Or atleast , be very selective with media. If you are aware that TOI or CNN IBN deliberately spread lies , whats the point of wasting your time with them .

That way , your well wishers wont bother about what they are telling , neither will you be wasting your time and energy and we will be able to listen more thought provoking, more inspirational matters from Amitabh Bachchan .

Wish you always the best
Rajeev

Letter to Amitabh - Day 27

2008-05-14T08:12:00.000-07:00

http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/2008/05/13/day-27/
Dear Amitabh Jee

Media’s fascination with your blog is astonishing. Now they don’t write about Amitabh bachchan , they just write about what you wrote in your blog and try to incite whatever controversy they could. Your genuine concerns on falling popularities of game shows, despite presence of big stars like Shahrukh was portrayed as war of words between Amitabh and Shahrukh. Thankfully people like us don’t get fooled any longer , They need to try real hard now.

As we also saw in TOI interview that you had, every question she had was related to the blog. More power to you for many more days of this wonderful blog.

As I had requested earlier too , once in a while , please discuss your struggles, your hardships in life and your fight backs. I am sure it will be an inspirational reading .

Have a good time in Cannes.

Best regards

Rajeev

Letter to Amitabh - Day 26

2008-05-13T08:08:00.000-07:00

http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/2008/05/13/day-26/

Dear Amitabh Jee

I was deeply moved by your narration of the incident leading to sad demise of your father. I think many of us have gone through the pain you described when you said

“I wish I could have spent more time with him”

You are actually echoing my very own personal thoughts. Its so painful and no one can ever console or even understand what one goes through in these moments. Its just the loving memory of those that remains when everything else is gone.

May God give us all the strength to endure and withstand the agonies when we have to face them

Rajeev

Letter to Amitabh - Day 25

2008-05-12T08:11:00.000-07:00

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“Andrews, Ramakanth, Lopamudra, Gaurav Lamba in US, Laxmi Purohit, Rajeev Ranjan, Divvy, Akshay Sope and the hundreds of others for your generous comments on ‘BhoothNath’ “

When earlier I used to observe you acknowledging other users in the blog, it always made me wonder what it felt like to be noted by Amitabh Bachchan, someone I have grown up idolizing. I must have stood up among crowd, at least at that particular moment, to be one of the special persons that Amitabh Bachchan personally took time to identify in his blog ! It feels incredible; not surreal but gives me a sense of being close to you. It’s like when my mom hugged me when I got selected into engineering and a great new future started beckon upon to the road of success. It gives a meaning to the whole life and I am feeling the inspiration that you bestowed on me by naming in your blog.

I think I can go on and on about it but you perfectly understand the elation I am going through and I will keep the rest to myself. Never too articulate with words though I wish I could imbibe this trait from you. I always wanted to write something, believed there was a writer inside me but it didn’t materialize until I started interacting through you. Now I have my own blog and I am storing all my message to you here, it will be an honor if you visit here http://rrajeev.blogspot.com/

Coming back to your write up today, I am really happy that you are giving back your critics with the same coin. There were so many moments earlier when I wished I knew what Amitabh felt after hearing so and so accusation. Hows it right for someone, be it media or anyone else, to throw dirt and expect golden silence in return? That’s why I don’t agree when many of the users here ask you to continue what they call “dignified silence” on any issue concerning you. After all it’s the media who’s starting the accusation and two can indeed play the game if it comes down to protecting one’s integrity and self respect and bring the truth to general public.

It was great to see scenes from your new movie! Aakhri Raasta immediately comes into the mind after seeing the stills . It reminded me of Kabhi Alvida Na Kahna shooting that you and rest of the crew had in New York. I have quite a few photos of similar type, including those of your scenes.

Amazing to think I have seen you from very close and now you know me, whatever the tiny moment it was when you wrote my name!

Dreams do come true, don’t they !

My best wishes and regards, always

Rajeev

Letter to Amitabh - Day 24

2008-05-10T20:16:00.000-07:00

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Dear Amitabh Jee
I just came back watching Bhoothnath , I had to watch it because it had you and to tell you in one word, I simply loved the film. Inadvertently I had read KHALIDA’s review in the morning and I was actually wishing you give him a proper kick in backside in today’s blog and you did , it simply made a very delightful reading !

I think this movie is for all ages even if the prominent character apart from you is a child. I don’t think this movie is preaching or otherwise the existence of ghost ( bhoot). I don’t look it that way , it’s a story of a noble soul ditched by his own son gets solace from a little child and it’s a emotional ,very touching movie and I am sure families will love this movie. After a long while I saw a movie crowd consisting of whole family and not just boys or girls and that’s the best thing of this movie.

This movie touches the core of Hindu belief , especially the one related to Shraddh and the filmmaker has full right to express it through this wonderful story and I will be really angry if anyone uses this as a backdrop to sneer and jeer the film. A film is at some level is reflective of the society we live in, customs and traditions we believe in. One has complete authority to ignore it, its well within his/her democratic rights, but then I have my right to choose what I believe in. As long as a thought or custom not imposed on you forcibly, you have choice to take it or leave it , but you have no right to mock it.

It’s a story if typical Indian home, where when we lose our near and dear ones , we always believe they are around us to comfort us in our moment of grief and are with us in our moment of happiness. I have personally gone through these and one of the reasons why I simply loved this movie, our relationship don’t end with our loved ones when they leave us for eternity, it only makes the bond even more stronger.

Another special moment of the film is when your character , Bhootnath encourages the kid to work doubly hard when he was losing in sports event , I think there was a dialogue of this effect like “only magic in sports is the hard work “ . Its true in any walk of life as well .

And Amitabh jee , a little trivia for you and if you are reading it , you pause for a moment and reply. When was the last time when not yours but another character’s name in your movie was Vijay ? If I am right , it has to be Kabhie Kabhi when Shashi Kapoor’s name was Vijay , Am I right ?

I don’t know why but my respect for you has only enhanced after this movie. There is something extraordinary noble about you that makes you a role model for young generation to follow and people in your generation to admire.

As Karan would say, its all about loving your parents, very true !

Rajeev

Letter to Amitabh - Day 23(i)

2008-05-09T23:40:00.000-07:00

http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/2008/05/09/day-23i/

Dear Amitabh Jee
now that you can read hindi fonts , I am sure this will be something very close to your heart …
प्रतीक्षा
मधुर प्रतीक्षा ही जब इतनी, प्रिय तुम आते तब क्या होता?
मौन रात इस भांति कि जैसे, कोई गत वीण पर बज कर,अभी-अभी सोई खोई-सी, सपनों में तारों पर सिर धरऔर दिशाओं से प्रतिध्वनियाँ, जाग्रत सुधियों-सी आती हैं,कान तुम्हारे तान कहीं से यदि सुन पाते, तब क्या होता?
तुमने कब दी बात रात के सूने में तुम आने वाले,पर ऐसे ही वक्त प्राण मन, मेरे हो उठते मतवाले,साँसें घूमघूम फिरफिर से, असमंजस के क्षण गिनती हैं,मिलने की घड़ियाँ तुम निश्चित, यदि कर जाते तब क्या होता?
उत्सुकता की अकुलाहट में, मैंने पलक पाँवड़े डाले,अम्बर तो मशहूर कि सब दिन, रहता अपने होश सम्हाले,तारों की महफिल ने अपनी आँख बिछा दी किस आशा से,मेरे मौन कुटी को आते तुम दिख जाते तब क्या होता?
बैठ कल्पना करता हूँ, पगचाप तुम्हारी मग से आती,रगरग में चेतनता घुलकर, आँसू के कणसी झर जाती,नमक डलीसा गल अपनापन, सागर में घुलमिलसा जाता,अपनी बाँहों में भरकर प्रिय, कण्ठ लगाते तब क्या होता?
best regards , as always
rajeev

Letter to Amitabh - Day 23

2008-05-09T21:34:00.000-07:00

http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/2008/05/09/tv-ratings-statistics-comparison/

Dear Amitabh Jee
If I may offer my 2 cents on re emergence of so called game shows !
Its once again game show time, same like it used to be when KBC-1 came , chhapar phad ke , sawaal 10 crore and so many other shows came during that time and truly sank without trace. Believe it or not , KBC succeeded only because it had Amitabh Bachchan .

Also, KBC was first of its kind in India so there was a curiosity in general public about it, people had a chance to personally meet Amitabh Bachchan and that added to super success of it .

But I wondered then and even wondering now, why is it that we always need to rely on an American show to succeed? Why is that we cant plan and make our own shows? TV channels offering crore rupees to contestants cant spend some time and money and do some brainstorming , bring to public a unique show which has Indian bearing ? Are you smarter than 5th grader didn’t shake the world in US but we are happily copying it ( with permission of course ! ) . Now power of 10 is going to become 10 ka dam and fear factor will have some hindi name too ( Khatron ke khiladi I heard ) .

I only hope if you do any game show, you demand from producers that it shouldn’t be “inspired” from a western show, it should have its origin very much in India and let western world copy it for once

Hope you agree with this
Best regards
Rajeev

Letter to Amitabh - Day 21

2008-05-08T23:08:00.000-07:00

http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/2008/05/07/day-21/

Dear Amitabh Jee
As usual it was a pleasure to go through your message. We all at some level wanted to know the real Amitabh , hear his heartfelt thoughts on everything under the son and what a pleasure to see our wishes coming true. Thanks for being with us, its truly incredible.

May I request that you use this forum to share some wonderful moments of your life, your struggles and how you triumphed them. We all have read how you were disappointed and leaving the film industry before Zanjeer happened but I will really like to know from you rather than media’s version . I am sure it will be inspirational

Wishing you all the best wishes
Rajeev

Letter to Amitabh - day-20i

2008-05-07T01:02:00.000-07:00

http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/2008/05/07/day-20i/

Dear Amitabh Jee
I reached home only around midnight and was delighted to see two day 20 posts and while I am reading and writing to you , Set max is showing Muqaddar ka Sikandar ! It really made my day

Media’s reaction to your blog is really fascinating, they are really left with no choice but to criticize you since people like me will no longer buy a film magazine to read your interview when I have a better medium to get in touch with you , know you better. Media will desperately try all its trick to stop you from writing this blog because they no longer can sell their misinformation to gullible public. So be prepared to hear more desperate noise from them , it will be fun though as we all know what they are upto .

So you will hear more comments like poll oversensitive Amitabh , phone lines are open , sms Y to 66626 if you agree and sms N if you don’t. And yes , those 5 Rs sms will be credited to our account , they should publicize that too !!

And to all who are worried about getting a fitting reply from Amitabh Bachahan , remember you are still talking about the angry young man of 70s and 80s who would never put up with any nonsense, so be scared , be very very scared !

Time to go to bed but an amazing feeling to write you first !
Best wishes always
Rajeev

Letter to Amitabh - Day 11

2008-04-28T18:35:00.000-07:00

http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/2008/04/28/day-11/

“Kak cheshta, bako dhyanam,shwan nidra tathaiv ch,
alpahari,grihatyagi,vidyarthi panch lakshanam”

After reading what your Babuji sree Harivansh Rai Bachchan jee used to say , it reminded me of other Sanskrit shlokas of similar type that my grand father used to say , literally it means :
One who continues making efforts like a crow ,
One who is vigilant and attentive like a swan
One who is very light sleeper like a dog
One who eats less
One who stays away from home

These are the 5 traits of a good student !

I agree to first three qualities that are must for any student , last two debatable at least in current world !

Coming back to your today’s message, I literally feel I am learning something new everyday through your blog. More than learning I should say it’s reinforcing my views on something that I was dithering earlier. We all go through in our daily life where we see abuse in public and apology in private in abundance and we kind of accept it but now I will go back and say , why accept this double standard ? One should stand by what one says if one truly believes in that , or own up to your statement and apologize in the same way you made allegation. If you know you are wrong.

Of course, dignified silence is only worth it’s value if your silence is not taken as your weakness or acceptance of a fault. In today’s world its better one clarifies one’s stand or seeks clarification when needed and I am glad Jaya aunty and you believe in that , its really needed in today’s world.

On the lighter note , I still remain one of those who expect one day you will be in screen without beard Its absolutely your decision and it may never come and its fine, but it doesn’t hurt to request, does it ?
On the question of request, I have one to make to you. I love to extract entire soundtrack of your movies ( dialogue and songs) from a dvd and then play it in my ipod for my private listening , just the sound track. I have only one movie missing that I am still looking for , your triple role movie , Mahaan. I wonder if I could get its dvd from somewhere . I have tried and tried very hard but havent found it, still looking … May be perhaps you could help

Once again, I take it as a great opportunity to interact with you , its favorite moment of my day.

With best regards, as always
Rajeev

Letter to Amitabh - Day 10

2008-04-27T18:22:00.000-07:00

http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/2008/04/26/day-10/

Dear Amitabh Jee
Like everyone I am also glued to your blog everyday . Everyday after coming back home from work, first thing I do is to start the net and check your blog ( yes it’s my homepage by now ! )
I know you read each and every message personally and know you are reading this too and this itself is the happiest moment of my life. Mr Amitabh Bachchan reading my message itself is a moment to cherish forever .

All I expect in return is to learn something my idol, imbibe his great virtues and learn to be like him. You have an amazing gift of expressing your thoughts straight to someone’s mind and heart and This is something I will like to learn from you .

I take this opportunity to thank you for being with us , cant expect anything more

With best wishes always
Rajeev

Letter to Amitabh - day 9

2008-04-26T18:17:00.000-07:00

http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/2008/04/26/day-9/

Dear Amitabh Jee
Is it just not amazing just to think that we could get the direct insight of Amitabh Bachchan’s mind and share his thoughts, the more I think , the more I believe how privileged we are for this and I am sure we all will learn a great deal from this wonderful experience .

I do agree with your thoughts that if you not necessarily subscribe to a particular politician’s agenda , that doesnt really mean you should disassociate yourself from him as long as he is not riding his politics in your name. Friendship is like what you and Shatrughan Sinha had in earlier part of movie dostana, where two people are friends irrespective of their professions , where one doesnt interfere in other person’s profession and that’s the way it should be.

Coming back to Shatrughan Sinha, I think it was time you gave him a fitting reply, especially with respect to his irresponsible comments about the IIFA awards. He is prone to changing his statements to suit the moment, his recent statements where he kind of subscribed to “ bhumi putra “ controversy has hurted a lot of people who looked upon him especially since he is from Bihar. I was not aware but I don’t think people return mithai and shagun even from enemies especially if it’s a pious occasion of wedding.

I am reminded of poem from Sri Harivansh Rai Bachchan jee , this is something we read in school but I think it still guides you the right way to live life :

पूर्व चलने के बटोही बाट की पहचान कर ले।
पुस्तकों में है नहींछापी गई इसकी कहानीहाल इसका ज्ञात होताहै न औरों की जबानी
अनगिनत राही गएइस राह से उनका पता क्यापर गए कुछ लोग इस परछोड़ पैरों की निशानी
यह निशानी मूक होकरभी बहुत कुछ बोलती हैखोल इसका अर्थ पंथीपंथ का अनुमान कर ले।
पूर्व चलने के बटोही बाट की पहचान कर ले।
best regards , as always
Rajeev

Letter to Amitabh - Day -8i

2008-04-25T05:46:00.000-07:00

http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/2008/04/24/day-8i/

Dear Amitabh Jee
I have grown up watching your movies starting from perhaps Sholay and Deewar when I was too young even to watch the movie but went nevertheless with my parents . As time passed , I realized quickly that being your fan was the only way one could get acceptance among friends and the magic of your movies still continue in my heart. We all prayed when you had that fatal coolie accident and may God give you long and prosperous healthy and many more decades in Hindi films .

I actually had the opportunity to see you in person when you were in New York for Kabhi Alvida Na Kahna shooting and the scene was in front of the court house where You and Kiran Kher first catch Shahrukh and Rani together and then you put a hand on her shoulder just to console her . I had to catch that once in a lifetime moment in my camera and its my priceless possession !

Coming to Indian media, they are learning the art of news making so you should just forgive them. No one takes them seriously anyway with kind of news mongering activity they are in .
I have one desire, may be someday ( and perhaps sooner than later) you should be on screen without the beard , like old Amitabh we know. Sometimes I still search Amitabh I knew in your new movies because of your change of appearance .

best regards always
Rajeev