Mumbai: Stating that he is proud to be a Mumbaikar, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has written to the media clarifying his stand on the proposed Metro and stressing that he welcomes the changes being seen in the city. "Certain sections of the media, both electronic and print, have misinterpreted the writings on my blog (bigb.bigadda.com) and I wish to make a clarification. Mumbai as a city has given my family and me a place in their hearts besides recognition and respect," he said in his letter on Wednesday.
"My family and I have never and at no point of time would ever like to disregard the conveniences of my fellow Mumbaikars and the development being undertaken for a better future for the city and them," he wrote.
"My blog represents my heart and on the matter of the Metro it clearly says the 'general happiness’ that it brings to ‘commuters’ and that 'the misery of crowded locals and the uncertainties of the three wheeler or the yellow black cab shall hopefully be greatly reduced’.
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Big B clarifies his stand on Metro issue
Chetan Bhagat won't be an idiot again
With his third book ready to be adapted into film, author Chetan Bhagat says he has become more careful after the " 3 Idiots" films controversy.
"I am more careful and clear now. I want and make sure that there is no confusion regarding anything," says Bhagat, whose book " Five Point Someone" formed the basis for the blockbuster film "3 Idiots" starring Aamir Khan went on to become the highest grosser in Indian film history.
Sallu’s ‘Bigg Boss’ and Amitabh’s ‘KBC 4’ to hit screens on same day
Mumbai: Salman Khan is up against Amitabh Bachchan or so it seems. The actor, who had left Sony in a mess after refusing to do ‘Dus Ka Dum’ at a lesser price, will now face competition from Big B as the channel is set to launch it’s show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 4’ on air on the same date as the launch of Sallu’s ‘Bigg Boss 3’ on Colors.
And if sources are to be believed then the fallout between Salman and the channel did not happen only over money. “Salman shocked the channel by saying that he was interested in doing ‘Kaun Banega Croreopati 4’. For this, Salman had sent feelers to the channel via the production house. This was when the channel was in advanced talks with Bachchan,” states a source.
SRK: I was more stupid earlier
Mumbai: Describing his children as his harshest critics, Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan says he has become a better film actor thanks to them.
Writing in the magazine of The Mail on Sunday on "The Secrets of my success", Khan wrote, "Now I have kids, I enjoy them more than acting, but it's certain I've become a better film actor thanks to them as well.
"They're my harshest critics. They're honest and say things like, 'That's no good; you can do better.' If you appeal to their honesty, I think you can be a very good actor," he added.
With 70 films to his name, hundreds of millions of fans and 13 Filmfare awards, Bollywood's
Emraan Hashmi discovers lady luck in young actresses
New Delhi: Ever wondered why Emraan Hashmi is so often paired opposite young actresses? It’s because he’s discovered lady luck in these new heroines and, as he says, “it makes some great on-screen chemistry and works for the film”.“Most of my successful films have been with new actresses and young girls,” Emraan said.
The 31-year-old will be wooing one-film-old Prachi Desai, 21, in thriller “Once Upon A Time In
No language barrier for Big B
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is off to Ooty to shoot for his Malayalam project and says he gave his nod for the film only because of his admiration for southern superstar Mohanlal.
"My admiration for Mohanlal could never have made me refuse this offer and so I do it for him," Amitabh posted on his blog www.bigb.bigadda.com.
"Mohanlal has been and still is one of the most incredible talents from Kerala and the Malayalam film industry.
Ash upset over response from Raavan?
All is not well with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, so to say. The actress, according to reports, is upset thanks to the response to her film ‘Raavan’ and the controversy surrounding it ever since the Mani Ratnam movie hit the screens more than a week ago.“It is to be noted that Ash has not made any public appearance after the film and her PR machinery has been asked to remain silent regarding her whereabouts. This is to avoid any uncomfortable questions from the media,” a source reportedly said.
“The former Miss World was extremely excited before the release of the film since she played the heroine in both Hindi and Tamil versions. Ash thought that she and her husband Abhishek would win accolades from all quarters. But the
Aamir Khan does not interfere in my career: Imran Khan
Mumbai: His stupendous success as a filmaker and an actor notwithstanding, Aamir Khan does not interfere with his nephew Imran Khan's career, though he continues to influence him as a human being.
"He (Aamir) always says that I have to learn for myself through my mistakes because when I succeed all by myself, it would be better for me," Imran said.
The 27-year-old actor said that though it may look funny and irritating, his famous uncle ensures that whatever he does, no matter how insignificant, he will not do anything wrong.
Bollywood star Salman Khan’s films to be banned?
Mumbai: Bollywood’s enfant terrible Salman Khan is always in news for the wrong reasons, for the hunk of an actor is back to his best – courting troubles!
News has it that Salman, who was recently a part of IIFA celebrations at Colombo, was bowled over by the picturesque beauty of Sri Lanka to such an extent that he finally convinced the makers of his latest film ‘Ready’ to change its shoot location from Mauritius to Sri Lanka.
However, Salman’s this decision has angered the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce (SIFCC), as the latter is contemplating a non-cooperation motion against the film.
Amitabh Bachchan laments Raavan's 'sad' editing; Vikram, Sivan react
Mumbai: Three days after the release of Abhishek Bachchan starrer 'Raavan', Amitabh Bachchan has lamented that editing glitches ruined his son's performance but some of the key players of the film have come to the defense of director Mani Ratnam.The much hyped film starring Aishwarya Rai opposite junior Bachchan opened to mixed reviews and Abhishek's turn as Beera, the volatile anti-hero, was panned by many critics.
Bachchan had tweeted that the "sad" editing ruined Abhishek's role, but the film's other star, Vikram and cinematographer Santosh Sivan have spoken out against Big B's
Manisha ties the knot
Bollywood actor Manisha Koirala tied the knot with beau Samrat Dahal in a traditional ceremony here on Friday.
The Nepalese beauty exchanged wedding vows with Samrat in a private function at the Gokarna forest resort, 10 km east of the capital.
Dressed in a yellow saree, Manisha garlanded Samrat and exchanged rings as priests recited Vedic mantras in the presence of her parents, Prakash Koirala and Sushma.
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