Bachchan Grateful For Support Of Family And Fans
MUMBAI: On Tuesday afternoon hospital officials said Big B's condition is improving.~~~"Doctors continue to be pleased with his progress. He is in constant conversation with his family, who are by his side throughout," the hospital said in a statement.~~~Bachchan's 66th birthday was on Saturday, the actor was hospitalised the same day with complaints of acute abdominal pain. His medical history of intestinal problems promted the medical professionals to rush the actor through a series of diagnostic tests and begin treatment.~~~Bachchan said he "was most grateful to his fans and humbled by their prayers and good wishes."
Posted October 15, 2008 by Krishna Jewel
Amitabh And Tabu On The Screens Again
In their first film together, Tabu and Amitabh Bachchan were a delightful comedy duo in Cheeni Kum. Once again the wheels of Bollywood have brought them together, this time in a lavish period film based on the life of the Mauryan Emperor, Ashoka.~~~~~~The reclusive Tabu has signed on to play the role of the emperor’s wife and Big B will be Ashoka the Great, of course. Critics and fans alike can't wait to see if they recreate their magic on screen again.
Posted October 09, 2008 by Krishna Jewel
Aamir Invites Big B To Special Screening
Aamir Khan, producer of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na which will mark the debut of his nephew Imran Khan, has invited Amitabh Bachchan to a special screening of the film.~~~Reportedly, Aamir has also congratulated Bachchan for Sarkar Raj.~~~Aamir's relations with the senior Bachchan became a bit strained last year after Aamir criticized the director and actors of Black for 'their insensitive portrayal of children with disabilities'.~~~Most industry watchers believe Aamir Khan's so called 'callous' criticism was nothing more than a stunt to focus attention on his film Taare Zameen Par, which was due to be released then.~~~Aamir later apologized to Bachchan and dropped by to meet him on the set of one of his films.
Posted June 11, 2008 by Krishna Jewel
"Apologies! Apologies!" From Amitabh
New Delhi: Bollywood icon, Amitabh Bachchan, was rather occupied with the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Bangkok as its brand ambassador, and so was unable to keep up with his blog.
Normally a regular blogger, Amitabh was only able to add one entry when he reached Bangkok Friday morning.
"I arrived here at 7:00 in the morning on the 6th, went straight to press meets and forum meetings for IIFA, inaugurating the business forum of IIFA amongst the corporate world of both India and Thailand," he wrote in his 6 June entry.
The actor quickly summed up his string of activities at the beginning of the first day of the event. "I am overwhelmed by the reactions of the people and the media and am now rushing off for more activities," he stated.
In his entry titled "Apologies! Apologies!" Amitabh explained his plight to his fans. "I need time to put everything down in detail for you. Bear with me please."
And signed off, "Amitabh Bachchan, in great appreciation of your kind indulgence and your patience!"
Posted June 09, 2008 by Krishna Jewel
Early Reviews For 'Sarkar Raj' very good
'Sarkar Raj' has been gathering some impressive early reviews. The film was at a 70% at AllBollywood.com, which makes it the best reviewed major release of the year so far and puts it slightly ahead of the original 'Sarkar', which had a 69%. It's rating could go up or down however as there have only been 4 reviews counted so far. To see all the reviews for the film so far, visit AllBollywood.com by clicking here.
Posted June 05, 2008 by AB Approval
'Bhoothnath' opens to positive reviews
The family film 'Bhoothnath' opened today to positive reviews. The film was at a 62% at AllBollywood.com, which makes it the best reviewed major release of the year so far. It's rating could go up or down however as there were only 12 reviews counted and many more will be added.
Posted May 10, 2008 by Raj Giri
Amitabh Comments On Kamal Haasan
When Amitabh Bachchan was asked to comment on Kamal Haasan's work at Dasavathaaram's audio launch held on April 25th, 2008, the acting legend heaped praises on him.~~~"He is an example to all of us. Whatever he does, he does it to perfection. When I saw the trailer, I was astonished. It was very nice and grand. I was totally taken in. He is the only one who can acomplish this. Every year, he brings us new surprises. He does new experiments all the time that no one else other than him can do. Though we keep trying to do astonishing things like this, we are unable to do it. But he does it with élan. It looks very nice on the screen. After seeing the trailer, I want to see more of this movie. And it arouses a wish to work with Kamal Haasan. It would be such a pleasant experience."~~~Then Kamal Hasaan replied in his own humble manner. "I always have been a fan and admirer of Amitabh Sir. I have seen his movie Deewar so many times. He is such an inspiration to lakhs of people. I never thought that one day I would hear these words of praise from him. I never had an idea that I would share the stage with him. It is too nice and good to believe. It feels very great to be praised by someone whom you see as an legend and inspiration. I am not able to believe that all this is happening. But I want stay calm, enjoy all that he has to say about me at the moment and bask in his compliments. I want to live this moment in which he has said so many nice things about me. It is unbelievable. I am very happy."~~~He also added that Amitabh Bachchan fills the place of Sivaji Ganesan. He wished him good health and long life and wanted him to guide Tamil filmdom.
Posted April 26, 2008 by Krishna Jewel
Big B At The Keys
Big B has been quite busy at the keyboard keeping his new blog updated. He has shared about everything from his rival Shatrughan Sinha to the Bofors scandal to venting against certain journalists. The actor also shares about his films and how he was injured during the action scenes of Aladdin.~~~The blog has become a huge success and has been getting a lot of comments. However, it may take a while before the comments on Amitabh's site reach the huge number on Aamir Khan's blog.
Posted April 25, 2008 by Krishna Jewel
Bachchan.com coming June 27th!
Our new site, Bachchan.com, will launch on 27th June. At that time, AmitabhBachchan.net will merge with Bachchan.com. The site will contain news and multimedia for all the Bachchans, as well as separate sections for Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya. Be sure to check Bachchan.com on June 27th!
Posted April 23, 2008 by Raj Giri
Amitabh Bachchan Hurt On The ‘Alladin’ Sets
On Monday, Amitabh Bachchan was hurt for the second time while doing an action sequence on the sets of Sujoy Ghosh's mega fantasy Alladin.~~~~He was rushed to a hospital, however, fear not, he is back in action now.~~~~At first, the 65-year-old actor tried to brush off the incident but later admitted that he was in excruciating pain.~~~~"Yes, I've injured myself doing an action scene for Alladin. I had to go to a hospital for an MRI test. But I'm not hospitalised. I'm back on the set, heavily drugged to assuage the pain so I can complete crucial work," Amitabh told media.~~~~Ghosh said: "He was doing a kick for a fight when something gave way in his back. We don't quite know what happened. But Amitji was in unbearable pain. He had to be taken to hospital for MRI tests. But he was back on the sets right after the tests. I'm half Amitji's age. But I've half his energy and grit."
Posted April 23, 2008 by Krishna Jewel
Bachchan's Celebrate First Anniversary With Media
Trust the Bachchan family to celebrate Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai's first wedding anniversary in style.
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Although the couple were in Miami, where Abhishek is shooting for a film, Dostana, the rest of the family did not want to miss out on couple's special day.
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Amitabh organised a video conference in Mumbai, inviting the media for the event, which also was the release for the first promo of Sarkar Raj, a film starring the three Bachchans, and directed by Ram Gopal Varma, set for release on June 6.
Posted April 21, 2008 by Krishna Jewel
Big B Blogger
Big B has launched 'bigb.bigadda.com' to connect and communicate with his fans.
Amitabh Bachchan says,"bigb.bigadda.com allows me to express myself, share and reflect my emotions, thoughts, opinions and listen to what people have to say to me and show them the 'real' side to my larger-than-life image that they see through the media. It's a platform which I control and share my own drama without anyone editing or interpreting my thoughts."
He further added, "What's most important for me is that, I can now share consequential replies to the inconsequential gossip that do the rounds. I have always wanted a platform, where I can speak… for truth is always stranger than fiction. People will now be able to get an unedited version of my views, ideas and thoughts, straight from me."
Mr. Rajesh Sawhney, President, Reliance Entertainment said, "Blogs are personal, online diaries of people, where the barriers of restricted communication and word limits are broken. We are proud that an Icon like Mr. Bachchan has chosen bigadda.com to express himself and connect."
As a closing thought, Mr. Bachchan added, "My 'adda' at http://bigb.bigadda.com will be the single point destination, where I will openly state my views and also discuss the same with all; if you write to me, I will reply. Let's Catch Up!"
Posted April 18, 2008 by Krishna Jewel
Ash Disappoints Smith Once Again
Aishwarya Rai again declines to star with Will Smith
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has once again declined a part opposite Hollywood star Will Smith.
Two years ago, Smith offered Ash a role in his comedy Hitch. Unfortunately, Ash could not accept due to time constraints.
At the time, a besotted Smith said of the beauty queen in an interview, "Aishwarya has this powerful energy and doesn't have to say anything, or do anything, she can just stand there. Anything she's making, I’ll be there."
However, since then Ash turned down two more Will Smith projects.
In a news report Ash is quoted as saying, "I had to say no to Will for The Seven Pounds, and now again for Tonight He Comes (Smith's super-hero flick re-named John Hancock). I feel awful about it. But I've my priorities. Family always comes first."
However, contrary to reports, Ash didn't decline the film to celebrate Karwa Chauth in Mumbai.
"That's what the Hollywood press wrote...that I preferred to return to Mumbai to 'starve' myself for a religious occasion than to meet Will. That's incorrect. The script reading was just after Diwali when Dadima's (Teji Bachchan's) health dipped. So I didn't make that trip for the reading with Will. Is that wrong? Not to me. I'd any day put family over career."
In regard to Tonight He Comes (aka John Hancock), Ash had to say no due to her hectic schedule.
"I couldn't do it because of my schedules. Flying in and out of the country for a role is not what I want to do now," the Bachchan bahu said.Aishwarya Rai again declines to star with Will Smith
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has once again declined a part opposite Hollywood star Will Smith.
Two years ago, Smith offered Ash a role in his comedy Hitch. Unfortunately, Ash could not accept due to time constraints.
At the time, a besotted Smith said of the beauty queen in an interview, "Aishwarya has this powerful energy and doesn't have to say anything, or do anything, she can just stand there. Anything she's making, I’ll be there."
However, since then Ash turned down two more Will Smith projects.
In a news report Ash is quoted as saying, "I had to say no to Will for The Seven Pounds, and now again for Tonight He Comes (Smith's super-hero flick re-named John Hancock). I feel awful about it. But I've my priorities. Family always comes first."
However, contrary to reports, Ash didn't decline the film to celebrate Karwa Chauth in Mumbai.
"That's what the Hollywood press wrote...that I preferred to return to Mumbai to 'starve' myself for a religious occasion than to meet Will. That's incorrect. The script reading was just after Diwali when Dadima's (Teji Bachchan's) health dipped. So I didn't make that trip for the reading with Will. Is that wrong? Not to me. I'd any day put family over career."
In regard to Tonight He Comes (aka John Hancock), Ash had to say no due to her hectic schedule.
"I couldn't do it because of my schedules. Flying in and out of the country for a role is not what I want to do now," the Bachchan bahu said.
Posted March 26, 2008 by Krishna Jewel
First Home, Now Offices Attacked
On Friday night(Feb 29), Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited office in suburban Juhu became the target of attacks by some identified people.
This followed attacks on his house on February 4, 2008, due to which, his house was under high security surveillance.
Amitabh Bachchan had confirmed seeing a group of four attackers who threw stones and bottles at the office and sped off. The only identification of the attackers was the grey Santro they were in.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police Vinay Choubey informed that they had received a call saying that bottles were being thrown at the 'Janak' bungalow, he immediately dispatched police officers to confirm the details.
Fortunately, family members do not occupy the 'Janak' bungalow; it mainly comprises of the gymnasium, and some offices.
Posted March 02, 2008 by Krishna Jewel
Ash Rubbishes Rumours
The rumour mills have been working overtime over whether the Bachchan's are expecting a bundle of joy or not.
It looks like Ash had enough with the rumours and finally broke her silence.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has clearly stated that all plans for motherhood are on hold for at least the next couple of years and disclosed that the couple has planned to consider having children only after being married 3 years. Meanwhile, she plans to push forward her career.
Ash is said to be very busy shooting for the next two years. After completing the shooting for Sarkar Raj, the actress will fly to Europe for her third Hollywood venture which is a sequel to Hollywood re-visit of the film Pink Panther.
The actress will also begin shooting a film with Abhishek Bachchan for Karan Johar's Dharma Productions in early 2009.
Posted February 21, 2008 by Krishna Jewel
Abhi-Ash To Star In Mani Ratnam's Next
After Guru, Mani Ratnam was bound to return to his favourite actor, Abhishek Bachchan. Abhi and Mani Ratnam will team up once again for a third film together.
After Yuva (which Abhishek describes as his career's first turning-point) then Guru (which he acknowledges as his second turning-point), one can certianly see the creative and commercial viability of another Mani-Abhishek pairing.
Mani Ratnam lost his brother earlier this year, now coming out of his bereavement, he is set to announce a romantic film that starts shooting in September featuring Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan.
According to a source very close to the project, "It's going to be a very intense love story. Where Guru was more a bio-pic with a cavalcade of characters claiming screen space, this film will focus primarily on the romance. It's a very intense film. Mani's most romantic film to date. And yes, it's again based on real life characters."
Posted February 20, 2008 by Krishna Jewel
'RGV Ki Sholay' (25%) destroyed by critics
One of the most anticipated films of the year, Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag opened to a disastrous response today with a 25% with critics (which is 'Very Bad') and is currently the worst reviewed major film of the year at AllBollywood.com. With 22 reviews in for the film already, the film currently has no good reviews as all 22 reviews have been negative. For all critics review for the film, check out AllBollywood.com by clicking here.
Posted August 31, 2007 by Raj Giri
'Cheeni Kum' (62%) scoring over 'SOAL' (56%)
The clash of two major films starring Amitabh Bachchan finally took place and the results are out. At the box office, Shoot Out At Lokhandwala has opened with a bigger response, however with the critics, Cheeni Kum is faring much better.
Shoot Out At Lokhandwala, which boasts a huge starcast which includes Sanjay Dutt, Vivek Oberoi, Sunil Shetty and Arbaaz Khan in addition to Bachchan, is currently at a 56% at AllBollywood.com, which is Above Average. It has 8 critics reviews, of which 5 are positive and 3 are negative.
Cheeni Kum has been faring much better with the critics. The Amitabh Bachchan - Tabu romantic comedy has a 62% at AllBollywood.com, which is 'Good' and would already place it in the top 10 reviewed films of 2007 at #9.
Posted May 25, 2007 by Raj Giri
'Nishabd' getting average reviews
Reviews of 'Nishabd' have been average from the critics. It seems that the controversial theme of the film has been affecting the reviews as the reviews are very mixed. AllBollywood.com has posted 18 critics reviews of the film and it is at a 51% on AllBollywood.com, which is average. For all reviews for the film, go to the 'Nishabd' page at AllBollywood.com or click here.
Posted March 02, 2007 by Raj Giri
'Cheeni Kum' trailer getting great reactions from audiences
The trailer for the Amitabh Bachchan - Tabu starrer Cheeni Kum has been getting great reactions from audiences who have seen the trailer. Like Nishabd, the film deals with an older man falling in love with a much younger woman, only that Cheeni Kum is an out and out comedy. To view the trailer, click here.
Posted March 02, 2007 by Raj Giri
'Eklavya' opens to impressive reviews
Reviews of 'Eklavya' have started coming in and they have been very positive. AllBollywood.com has posted 15 critics reviews of the film and it is at a 71% on AllBollywood.com, which is very good. For all reviews for the film, go to the 'Eklavya' page at AllBollywood.com or click here.
Posted February 16, 2007 by Raj Giri
'Baabul' starts off with decent reviews
Reviews of 'Baabul' have started coming in and they have been fairly positive. AllBollywood.com has posted 10 critics reviews of the film and it is at a 56% on AllBollywood.com, which is above average. For all reviews for the film, go to the 'Baabul' page at AllBollywood.com or click here.
Posted December 08, 2006 by Raj Giri
Early reviews of 'KANK' positive
Reviews of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna have already started coming in and the film is off to a good start with Taran Adarsh giving if 4.5 stars out of 5. For all reviews for the film which will be coming in this weekend, go to the 'KANK' page at AllBollywood.com or click here. The film opens Friday, August 11th and stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and Preity Zinta.
Posted August 10, 2006 by Raj Giri
Latest updates on Amitabh's health
As expected, many people join us in being concerned about Amitabh's health right now. He is doing well following surgery, and we are posting all news reports about him in our 'Articles' section which you can access by clicking here. Also, we have added a new poll asking if you feel that in light of the recent surgery, if Amitabh should ligthen his work load. Let us know what you think.
Posted December 04, 2005 by Raj Giri
Amitabh better now
As expected, the news of Amitabh Bachchan being hospitalized had turned into a media craze. However, he is said to be in stable condition after undergoing surgery for intestinal inflammation. He has been advised complete bed-rest for the next 8-10 days, and rest for the next week or so after. The surgery lasted for over four hours and now Bachchan is said to be responding to treatment well. By his side were his family members Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek and Shweta as well as friend and politician Amar Singh. Others on the well-wishers list included Akshay Kumar, Ram Gopal Varma, Katrina Kaif, Tabu, Anil Ambani, Uddhav Thackeray and actress Jaya Prada.
Posted December 03, 2005 by Raj Giri
Amitabh Bachchan hospitalized, in stable condition
Amitabh Bachchan, who was admitted to Mumbai's Leelavati Hospital on Monday night following abdominal pain, is suffering from colitis, according to hospital sources. The veteran actor is stable, and the Bachchans' family doctor will examine Amitabh on Tuesday night and decide whether he should remain in the hospital or be shifted home. "I'm fine and there's absolutely no cause for alarm," Bachchan was reported as saying.
Posted December 01, 2005 by Raj Giri
'Family - Ties of Blood' trailer online!
The first trailer for 'Family - Ties of Blood' is available online! You can download the trailer by clicking here. For more news on 'Family' and other upcoming releases, visit the 'Upcoming Movies' section by clicking here.
Posted November 17, 2005 by Raj Giri
Amitabh Filmography added!
We have finally added our comprehensive Amitabh Bachchan Filmography, which you can access by clicking here. The filmography allows you to filter by his featured roles and guest appearances, and even displays the number of hits and flops at the bottom of the screen!
Posted November 17, 2005 by Raj Giri
Should we add Abhishek Bachchan news and movie information?
A lot of people have been requesting that we add Abhishek Bachchan news and film information to this site. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know by answering our Opinion Poll on the right hand side of the site.
Posted November 17, 2005 by Raj Giri
'Virrudh' getting above average critics reviews at AllBollywood.com!
Amitabh Bachchan's latest release 'Virrudh' is getting decent critics reviews. It is at a 60% at AllBollywood.com, short of the 69% that 'Sarkar' received or the great 81% that 'Black' received. You can view all the critics reviews for the aforementioned films by clicking here.
Posted August 04, 2005 by Raj Giri
Our 'Virrudh' and 'Sarkar' reviews available
Our new section for reviews on Amitabh Bachchan films is now open. Over the coming weeks we will review several of his recent and classic films. Our first two reviews are for 'Sarkar' and 'Virrudh'. To read our reviews, go to our 'Movie Reviews' section by clicking here.
Posted August 04, 2005 by Raj Giri
New 'Sarkar' trailer online
A new 'Sarkar' trailer is now online and it is amazing. 'Sarkar' brings together Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan in a Ram Gopal Verma directed film, you can view the latest trailer by clicking here.
Posted May 27, 2005 by Raj Giri
Listen to 'Bunty Aur Babli' Soundtrack
The 'Bunty Aur Babli' soundtrack is now available to listen to online. It has some great numbers, you can listen to it by clicking here.
Posted April 22, 2005 by Raj Giri
Amitabh on 'Charlie Rose' tape and transcript available
The transcripts and tape of the 'Charlie Rose Show' that featured Amitabh can
be ordered at 1-800-759-3907 or on their site, which you can get to by clicking here.
Posted April 22, 2005 by Raj Giri
First 'Sarkar' trailer available
'Sarkar' is probably the most eagerly anticipated film of 2005 as it brings together Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan in a Ram Gopal Verma directed film. The first trailer is smokin', and it's available by clicking here.
Posted March 17, 2005 by Raj Giri
'Waqt' garners above average reviews
The reviews for 'Waqt' have been above average as AllBollywood.com has the average rating at a 2.8 (out of 5) based on 23 critics reviews. For more, including all the critics review for 'Waqt', click here. While the reviews are decent, they pale in comparison to 'Black', which has an average of 4 out of 5 stars, you can view those reviews by clicking here.
Posted February 22, 2005 by Raj Giri
'Black' is the best reviewed film of 2005!
The reviews for 'Black' have been nothing less than spectacular and AllBollywood.com has all the reviews for it, which you can view by clicking here. Out of 34 reviews that they have posted, the average has been 4 out of 5 stars!
Posted February 22, 2005 by Raj Giri
Old Amitabh movie posters online
The Hot Spot Online has posted old Amitabh movie posters online, including many of his shelved films. To view the posters, click
here.
Posted February 03, 2005 by Raj Giri
'Virrudh' Promo online!
The promo for 'Virrudh', starring Amitabh Bachchan, Sharmila Tagore, Sanjay Dutt and John Abraham is now available online. To view the trailer, click
here.
Posted August 13, 2004 by Raj Giri
Rediff launches great Amitabh feature for his 60th Birthday!
Rediff has launched a great section on Amitabh for his 60th birthday which features comments from his colleagues, interviews and more! You can view this section by clicking here.
Posted October 03, 2002 by Raj Giri
Amitabh Bachchan voted 'Star of the Millenium' in BBC poll
The adulation continues as Amitabh Bachchan has been voted the greatest star of stage or screen by BBC News Online users by a wide margin. To view the article from BBC, click
here.
Posted July 03, 1999 by Raj Giri
