November 2012
52 posts
DAY 1687
La Mamounia, Marrakech, Morocco Nov 29, 2012 Thu 10:10 PM gmt
The complex nature of the room you stay in, can at times indicate the simplicity of your being. Search for utilities, may look a complex adventure, but in its very search is the simplicity of our child like behaviour and hence its relevance.
The freezing cold of the Isles, clads you in...
DAY 1686
In transit at the Isles Nov 28, 2012 Wed 10:15 PM GmT
In the presence of the mighty and colossal Dilip Kumar urff Yusuf Khan I dress myself in the gift of a shawl given to me by those that come as an audience on the sets of KBC. The shawl is manufactured in South Africa, or one of the East African countries and has been inspired by...
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DAY 1685
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 27/28 , 2012 Tue/Wed 12:54 AM
Time is again as short as can be .. but never too short to give an account a gist of the day and its thoughts ..
A long day at KBC and then a photo session with the mighty Dilip Kumar .. my inspiration, my idol …
Travelling again now .. must rush
Amitabh Bachchan
DAY 1684(i)
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 26/27, 2012 Mon/Tue 2:42 AM
My love as ever …
Amitabh Bachchan
DAY 1684
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 26/27, 2012 Mon/Tue 2 : 10 AM
मिटटी का तन , मस्ती का मन ,
क्षण भर जीवन मेरा परिचय … !!
Past midnight into the realm of another day that reads the 27th of November 2012 .. the birthday of a giant, my Father !! The author of approximately 60 books and thousands of verse, the author of his...
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DAY 1683(i)
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 25, 2012 Sun 11:45 PM
With those that gather in love and admiration every Sunday .. my prayers and wishes as always for their well being … for prosperity and for the great admiration that comes with it …
With Mohd Rafi Saheb’s daughter in law at the book release of ‘Mohd Rafi...
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DAY 1683
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 25, 2012 Sun 6:31 PM
A rare off day on a Sunday and a rare appearance at this hour … such pleasures in breaking routine, norms and enjoying the gifts that it brings along.
But really it is the desire to be able to get in the right amount of sleep and rest before the start of another day.
The book release of...
DAY 1682
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 24/25, 2012 Sat/Sun 2:59 am
My pictures at KBC today .. at 3 in the morning that is the best that I can do …
Really … ?? Even for your most dedicated followers ?
It is late you know ..
Ya … but who brought it on ?
I know I did, I could not help it … spent time on my...
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DAY 1681
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 23/24, 2012 Fri/Sat 12:29 AM
” The human voice can never reach the distance that is covered by the still small voice of conscience “
No .. I do not quote the Mahatma to spread the righteous nature of our connection. I write it just so my page looks greatly more attractive and...
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DAY 1680
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 22/23, 2012 Fri 1:25 AM
A cluttered desk, a cluttered room, a cluttered office - a clear indicator of a cluttered mind. Come visit my office, my desk, my room all ye that come across as the extended family, the twitter related TwFmXt and others that join in with fierce loyalty, and you shall discover my state of...
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DAY 1679
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 21/22, 2012 Wed/Thu 2 :26 AM
Reactions and comments and answers to those that come along as my Ef, or members of FaceBook, or even the world that Twitters, comes loaded these days with complaints of non-compliance. Each member has a word or expression of some bitterness because they were not responded to....
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DAY 1678
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 20/21, 2012 Tue/Wed 1:27 AM
Some of the most embarrassing moments on KBC come at the time of the introduction of all the fresh contestants, and the eulogies that they pronounce towards me .. is there someway they can be avoided, or some way that something be taught to me of how to express myself during those moments...
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DAY 1677
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 19/20, 2012 Mon/Tue 12:27 AM
Discussions and debate .. answers and anger … counter and counter counters … panels, activated speakers, animated beyond their capacity …
Each direction you look that is all that we witness .. that is all that we hear … that is all our attention is being...
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DAY 1676
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 18, 2012 Sun 11:50 PM
Life is a portrait close enough to unravel the depths of its bearers ! And when it exposes itself to expansion, the reality is astounding ! The face they say, is the most intriguing element in us humans. Why ? Why not the hands and legs, or others ? Is it because it has...
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DAY 1675
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 17, 2012 Sat 7:38 PM
I am unable to find the reason or to assuage why I remember these words today, from my Father’s works :
अग्नि देश से आता हूँ मैं ! झुलस गया तन, झुलस गया मन , झुलस गया कवी - कोमल जीवन , किन्तु अग्नि वीणा पर अपने दग्ध कंठ से गाता हूँ मैं ! अग्नि देश से आता हूँ मैं ! स्वर्ण...
DAY 1674
SunSea Whisperingpalms, India Nov 16/17, 2012 Fri/Sat 11: 49 AM for 2 : 28 AM
The atmosphere in the city breathes a calm, that ensures a deep understanding of the passion earlier on, with respect to the unfortunate health circumstances of Shri BalaSaheb Thackeray. His condition being status quo, we have stepped out for a day to celebrate the 1st birthday...
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DAY 1673
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 15, 2012 Thu 11 : 45 PM
The lights and the ‘shagun’ fireworks at Prateeksha and at the gates and insides of Jalsa .. signalling and inviting the godess Laxmi to enter our homes and bless us with her divine presence. The playing of cards on that day is to invoke money games in order that we...
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DAY 1672
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 14, 2012 Wed 8:45 PM
The invocations to the forces that are unknown, that bring us closer to that which remains unexplained, those that some revere as divine, are over. The cheer and the effort to attract and make attractive our homes and minds and our space, is also over. What remains behind is the goodwill of those that...
DAY 1671
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 13/14, 2014 Tue/Wed 6:49 AM
I am now in a drunken stupor, unable to keep my senses and my eyes open … I am having to write and respond to those that shower love … I almost dropped over my laptop just now, as my slumber induced brain went dead for a while … this is not good at all …
But attending...
DAY 1670
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 12/13 , 2012 Mon/Tue 6:38 AM
I must keep my commitment … I must never ever forget what needs to be done here …. I must never delay matters beyond a point … but today was special and it was delightful.
Just back from YRF and the premier of the film ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’, followed by a party...
DAY 1669
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 11/12, 2012 Sun/Mon 12:42 AM
Happy Birthday Rochelle and Sameer … may all the goodness of life be with you … may there be happiness always … may you prosper and be in good health ever … and may your love an affection to our extended family be eternal … with great amount of love !!
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DAY 1668(ii)
Sonar Bangla Hotel, Kolkata Nov 10/11, 2012 Sat/Sun 1 : 15 AM
Love,
Amitabh Bachchan
DAY 1668(i)
Sonar Bangla, Kolkata Nov 10/11, 2012 Sat/Sun 1: 13 AM
Love,
Amitabh Bachchan
DAY 1668
Sonar Bangla Hotel, Kolkata Nov 10/11, 2012 Sat/Sun 12:38 am
Oh ! Calcutta ! … Oh ! Calcutta ! … Oh ! Calcutta !
Nomoshkaar
Banglai bolchi …
Asha kori bujhte parben …
Aapnaar jamai toh ..
Adorniyo Mukkho mantri Mamata ji ,
Aie monche uposthith otithi …
Aar Kolkathaar aamaar shob antio ..
Maane –
Dada-didi,...
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DAY 1667
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 9/10, 2012 Fri/Sat 1:47 AM
I need to do more. I need to improve greater. I need to be greatly more versed in all aspects of life and living. I need to read and absorb the millions of important works by the masters. I need to have the time to do so. I also need to be creatively challenged. I need to be discerning and...
DAY 1666
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 8/9, 2012 Thu/Fri 2 : 24 AM
Inventions continue .. from the style and look of one to the style and look of another, irrespective of what the final outcome may be. It is the way of our lives … start with one such blessing and within days million others climb on.
So what was thought, desired and wished for, gets that...
DAY 1665
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 7, 2012 Wed 11:45 PM
There are moments in the lives of ours when nostalgic informations creeps out from the insides, to give facts, give reason for it, and to share what one would never have in the days and years of your life.
Perhaps there are certain aspects of our lives which one would never ever...
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DAY 1664
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 6, 2012 Tue 11:48 PM
There is dissent coming in from various quarters of the Ef, which states unequivocally that the Blog is not the same anymore .. that the Ef in all its glory has now driven itself away from that early camaraderie … that the intensity of being together as one family has been destroyed … and...
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DAY 1663
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 5, 2012 Mon 10:38 PM
It has been a while since I stopped ‘slashing’ my day date and time for the blog. Today seems to be that one exception when change shall prevail. When there shall be relief on the minds of many that mind for me -’ excuse me, while take a sip of my Protein drink, Ensure ‘- and...
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DAY 1662
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 4, 2012 Sun 11:19 PM
Birthday greetings : Vishan Lalji belated birthday wishes for day before …and for Lakshmi Akka , respectfully a very happy day for you today .. to all a great amount of love and care and fulfilment ..
What is it that converts reaction and allegiance to such a degree that it seems...
DAY 1661
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 3/4, 2012 Sat/Sun 4:40 AM
Last nights was long and tedious, because there was no time to make it shorter ..
Tonight is abbreviated and short, because there is no time to make it longer …
But it has been an interesting day … with the opening of Omung’s “Bioscopewali’ store which has...
DAY 1660
Jalsa, Mumbai Nov 2/3, 2012 Fri/Sat 1:50 AM
The Screen Magazine from the stable of the Indian Express … a film journal … has conducted a survey on the living legend and yours truly came out a winner. Also conducted was a survey of several other living legend aspects of Indian Cinema. I am giving below a copy of the interview...
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