September 2008
34 posts
DAY 165
Prateeksha, Mumbai September 30, 20008 12:56 pm
“A tree is known by its fruit, a man by his deeds”
“Two thoughts that decide your attitude in life – one, what you think of yourself when you do not have everything and two, what you think of others when you have everything”
“There are two ways to attain the number one position – one, do it more than anyone else...
DAY 164
Film City, Mumbai September 29, 2008 6:30 pm
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The sun sets over this great metropolis. Another photograph I took from my little Nokia mobile.
I am at shoot for Luxor/Parker pens in Film City and now I know what was disturbing me all along yesterday night.
I needed to be at work. The studios, the camera, the lights and atmosphere livened me up and I feel stronger...
DAY 163
Prateeksha, Mumbai September 28/29, 2008 12:03 am
There is a sense of defeat and depression in the mind. An intense bearing of futility.
Futile to be doing what one is doing. Futile to be in the midst of work and circumstances. In existence. There is a pulling in particular direction without cause. A direction that does not necessarily have any given direction...
DAY 162
An entire day spent at ‘Junoon’, NDTV Imagine’s music show, where Abhishek and I had to go to promote the ‘Unforgettable Concert’ and of course give away the award for the finals.
Nitin Desai, that competent and enterprising set designer has built a studio in Karjat. Acres of open land and a feast for the eyes especially so soon after the monsoons.
The drive has taken us about three hours....
DAY 161
The Grand Opera theatre, stunning and awesome and ornate and opulent. The glory and the masterpiece of its construction, just the way it was built.
Jaya and I sit in the orchestra zone and witness modern ballet – an ode to Robbins, the eminent choreographer of some historic musicals in the West and USA – different, artistic, comedic and poetic all rolled into one. But the beauty of the...
DAY 160
September 26, 2008
2.30 pm on my watch on London time, around 6.30pm says the computer local time in Mumbai.
Flying from London to Mumbai on JET 9W 0119 d0930A, a1100P
Just crossed Turkey and over Iraq.
I reminisce as we bump along over a clouded sky.
Its been almost three months since I faced the camera in the studios and I wonder if it has been right for me to do so.
Work has been...
DAY 159
London, UK September 26, 2008/ writing for September 25, 2008 7:10 am
Spent the entire day just hanging around and catching up on things…so did not put down any thoughts..but was able to spend a great deal of time responding to as many comments as I could from DAY 157. And noting the suggestion from one that they are unable to trace who or where the reply is for, have...
DAY 158
Paris, France September 24/25, 2008 12:15 am
It works ! It works ! It works !
The blog works like a bomb ! Such joy and happiness.
I responded to several on their comments, but ran out of time for the rest. But I shall endeavor again. It is late now. Need to get up early to catch flight home, so will give it a shot in the morning.
The day was...
DAY 157
Paris, France September 23, 2008 12:10 pm
The blog is still playing up and after repeated permutation combinations I have worked out a process by which I can post my comments. BUT… unfortunately I cannot open your comments, or reply to them. So I am afraid this is going to be a little one-sided for a few days !! Regrets and apologies !!
I had promised to send you some more...
DAY 156
Paris, France September 22, 2008 5:30 pm
Frustrated !! The blog refuses to open. After an entire day of trying all kinds of technology it suddenly obliged late last night, giving me sufficient time to post my DAY. But from the morning today it is back to where it was yesterday. SHUT !
I am told by the server that it is opening elsewhere in the world, including Mumbai, but it...
DAY 155
Paris, France September 21, 2008 10:55 pm
Had a harrowing time trying to get my blog to open since the morning. Repeated attempts with server did not solve the issue and my frustration kept growing. Even the Moblog was refusing to go.
Finally and eventually have just got back to my room and everything is working !! Such a delight !!
It felt like...
DAY 154
London, UK September 19, 2008 11:59 pm
Its getting cold here in the Western hemisphere !! I land and drive down to the Hotel and my daughter is on the line from Delhi. They are having a shoot out with the terrorists in the streets of Delhi she pours out with concern. It was she that had called me first on 9/11 as my flight turned back from London on its way to New York that same...
DAY 153
London, UK September 19, 2008 / written for September 18, 2008 11:30 pm
Apologies !! As you can see I have travelled again. But more of that later. The 18th was hectic and very busy. Having been away for so long a great many issues needed attention. Meetings had been set up one after the other. Projects on hand, projects to take on hand, new scripts to be heard and several other...
DAY 152
Prateeksha, Mumbai September 17, 2008 11:40 pm
In 1982 during my ordeal after the accident on the sets of ‘Coolie’, my father was kept away from any details. I was shooting in Bangalore (Bengaluru) and he was under the impression that all was well with me. When I was brought to Mumbai in a semi conscious state and taken straight to Breach Candy Hospital without being brought home, he...
DAY 151
Prateeksha, Mumbai September 16, 2008 11:58 pm
” Woh kise doshi theh raye, aur kisko dukh sunaye,
Jab ki mitti saath mitti ke kare anyaya “
Words from my fathers poem !
The picture from my Unforgettable Tour !
The moment from the dialogue portion of my film Deewar !
The tears and emotion genuine; consumed by the pathos of the hour !
The...
DAY 150
Prateeksha, Mumbai September 15, 2008 2:27 am of the 16th
I find it very difficult to put even a single word down on this blog without my mind reflecting the happenings of the past few days.
The pain and the suffering – mental physical and psychological - has the ability to destroy the human mind. Destroy it to the extent of making every move, sensitive and on the...
DAY 149
Jalsa, Mumbai September 14, 2008 11:46 pm
The last day of Ganpati !
The immersion ceremonies. Millions of devotees out on the streets moving with passion and devotion and dance and song, cautiously caressing the Lord towards the sea for the final adieu. VISARJAN !!
Curious how the word sounds so similar to IMMERSION !
Jaya and I sit alone in the...
DAY 148
Prateeksha, Mumbai September 13, 2008 10:18 pm
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WITH THOSE AFFECTED BY THE BOMB BLASTS IN DELHI THIS EVENING
Lives have been lost. Innocent lives. Lives of loved ones.
I have no words to express grief and sorrow at this.
Nothing else comes through my mind except the horror of the incident. Sad and deeply disturbed.
Cannot gather...
DAY 147
Kolkata, ITC Sonar Bangla Hotel September 12, 2008 1:20 am
Oh ! Kolkata !
Nostalgia ! 1963 my first job. 7 years of existence in this remarkable city. The city where I decided to join films. Here today for the premire of one of them. 1963 – 2008. When did it go by ??
I collapse on the bed for a short 40 winks and get up startled not knowing where I...
DAY 146
Kolkata, ITC Sonar Bangla Hotel September 12, 2008/ written for September 11, 2008
I am lagging behind and hating the fact that I have not been able to be with all of you.
But travel and extensive committments to press promotion for ‘The Last Lear’ and back to back premieres at various theatres has left me hunting for time to be able to keep up. So my apologies.
Left for New...
DAY 145
Prateeksha, Mumbai September 10/11, 2008 2:14 am
Back home !!
Been away too long. And coming back was so full of relief. Known surroundings. Your own home and settings. Just a great feeling of being wanted.
Shanouk my pet dog, the piranha dane, excited beyond belief, slobbering all over, tail refusing to stop wagging and loads of affection pouring out. Such...
DAY 144
September 9, 2008
Somewhere over the skies of Austria 35,000 feet above sea level
Flying Jet Airways 9W 0119 London – Mumbai
Time at city of departure 12 noon, time at destination around 4pm
Estimated time of arrival 10:30 pm
I travel home.
But with a heavy heart and disturbed mind !!
Arriving into London last night after a most satisfying trip on the Euro Star, from Paris, I am...
DAY 143
London, UK September 8/9, 2008 2:25 am
I took the train from Paris !!
And I wonder why I had never done this before. It was so refreshing and efficient and exceedingly time consuming. Not to mention how good and beneficial it was environmentally.
A short quick drive to Paris Gare du Nord, the station from where the Eurostar starts for London. Pleasant porters and railway...
DAY 141
Paris, France September 7, 2008 1:40 am
” Maula, maula, maula… mere maula
Maula, maula, maula… mere maula
Maula, maula, maula… maula
Maula, maula, maula… maula
Dararen dararen hain maathe pe maula
Marammat mukaddar ki kardo maula… mere maula
Tere dar pe jhuka hun, mita hun, bana hun
Tere dar pe jhuka hun, mita hun, bana hun
Maula, maula, maula… maula
Maula,...
DAY 142
Paris, France September 7, 2008 6:30 pm
The outpouring of belief and affection to the Almighty, to His benevolence, by and among the readers has been overwhelming. It has been the most satisfying experience to me ever since the blog started, I must confess.
It becomes imperative then to lead you further into the events that led me to put the post down in DAY 141.
The...
DAY 140
Paris, France September 6, 2008 11:20 am
Very quickly.
‘MICHCHHAMI DUKKADAM’ for all Jain readers. Health happiness and joy always..
And.. as I sat in the lounge of my Hotel having a quick sandwich, an elderly lady with her elderly husband across the room, walked up to me and said – “I like what you are wearing !”
And I was wearing ? You guessed it. Another...
DAY 139
Paris, France September 5, 2008 11:30 am
I went closer last night to the great Eiffel ! And post those images here. They are all from my mobile phone. The quality suffers, but it is still adequate. The phone is the iphone3G. A present given to me by CJ, my friend and chauffeur in London.
An information that many did not know came from a reader on blog. That at the...
DAY 137
Paris, France September 4, 2008 2:30 pm
The pictures as promised. Enjoy.
Rushing off mow. Will write more on them later.
My love,
Amitabh Bachchan
DAY 138
Paris, France September 4, 2008 11:45 pm / now 2:00 am as i finish on September 5, 2008
Needed to elaborate on the pictures before turning in and so a rushed version of it..
The pictures have been taken by my driver and guide in Paris, Fouad, a most amiable and kind gentleman, born and brought up in Paris, but whose parents came from Tunisia, in the Northern part of Africa....
DAY 136
Paris, France September 3, 2008 11:15 pm
The Ganesh Chaturthi image has been admired by many. I have below me the site of the artist that sent it to me. Many of you were interested in knowing who had done it. So here it is -
<http://www.zabrigraphics.com/graphics/act,photos/cid,2743/>
So I finally went down to some of the places of interest in Paris. Started off with...
DAY 135
Paris, France September 3, 2008 10:25 am
Vakratunda mahakay suryakoti samaprabha / Nirvigahnam kururmadev sarvekarya su sampada / !!
Wishing all a happy Ganesh Chaturthi.. may His blessings bring only happiness and joy and prosperity to each one in every home..
The lovely image of Lord Ganesha sent to me by email from an artist. I found it different and decided to...
DAY 133
Paris, France September 2, 2008 11:55 am
The pictures as promised. Not very good quality, but ..
Its blue to mark Sarkozy being chosen President of the European Union. The flag for which is blue with the stars depicting the several nations that form the EU. This information kindly given to me by a reader of blog. Thank you.
Now in front of cameras. More later.
My love as...
DAY 134
Paris, France September 2/3, 2009 1:00 am
Paris grows on me with such rapidity..
It breathes for you..
At every turn at every look..
Fills you up with a desire to exist, to live with excellence. From the architecture to the envelope that delivers your fax in the room. Just an incredible ability to bring detail and quality reeking of elegance.
How did it...
August 2008
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DAY 132
Paris, France September 1, 2008 7:25 pm
Paris !!
Just spelling the name romanticizes the attitude. Exquisite ! Artistic ! Avant Garde ! Sophisticated ! Style, elegance… just about everything that you see, oozes finesse and a unique formality in informality..
So much has been written about it, spoken about it. You may visit it a million...
DAY 131 (i)
London, UK August 31, 2008 6:40 pm
Chelsea drew with THS !! Disappointed !!
But what an afternoon ! Electric !!
Eye is better as you can see. Expression is not happening at all !!
Check out the jacket and the scarf !! Cool eh ! Ha.. ha.. sugar is still working..
Had to be formally dressed. Circumstances.
More later..
Amitabh...
DAY 131
London, UK August 31, 2008 11:15 am
To all my Muslim brothers, sisters and friends – Ramadan Mubarak !!
Amitabh Bachchan
