The remote sources of help Waseem Raja in KBC BigB

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From the darkness of the night and the terror of uncertain life … from the devastation in the surround .. from the shrieks and cries of help … from the imbedded streets and buildings and vehicles under rapids of food water .. from lives lost, to lives of destruction … from the fear of survival, to the succour of brave hearts .. from humanity to humans .. from beyond the bindings of caste and creed and religious and social bias … from the meagre to the remote sources of help …

Rose many a brave … un concerned and un cared for in their own, but determined to bring those under threat of eventual perishment, to safety and secure locations .. providing them basics of food and water and a space to lay down .. one man, but many like him .. saved 5000 to 6000 lives … they are the true heroes of our great nation ..

They left their own to save others whom they had never met or known .. they worked for days without food or rest .. without any care for self .. just an instinct  within to serve those in need selflessly ..

We honoured one such on our KBC .. Waseem Raja … a young man with a young wife and two tiny children … travelled to the call of his friend some 5 kms away when he heard they were in trouble because of the devastating flood waters that were rising at rapid speed, inundating houses, buildings vehicles streets … everything that came nature’s way … searched for a boat somehow and clinging on to the overhead power wires pulled his little life support shikara to bring thousands of stranded families helpless and without hope from the roof tops of their homes …

Stories of bravery by the Sikh community and their Gurudwaras that opened up their gates for free ‘langars’ and the Masjid’s that became relief areas for those stranded to rest and be in safe regions .. of one particular Sardar, who removed his turban and binding it to those struggling against the waters, pulled them out of trouble .. of tearing his turban up to bandage a bleeding survivor .. the turban the most sacred apparel of the Sikh’s .. but put to use for the good of humanity ..

The Army the forces and their relief operations, bringing food and material from the air, patrolling the streets in rubber dingy’s to save lives, flying them to secure regions, opening relief camps with medical facilities ..

I do not know where they get the strength from in such conditions … the human is a rare species … it is never aware of its capacity .. its potential .. its power ..

When used and utilised for the right cause can truly ‘move mountains’ ..

We stand in silence for those that lost their loved ones .. and silently too salute those that saved the lost ..

Amitabh Bachchan 

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Big B lauds first 7 crore winners of KBC 8

 Big B lauds first 7 crore winners of ‘KBC’


Mumbai, Sept 21: Calling their win ‘exemplary’, Amitabh Bachchan praised brothers, Achin and Sarthak Narula, who became the first ever contestants to win the highest prize of Rs 7 crore in ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, hosted by the Bollywood megastar.

The duo, who hail from Delhi, emerged victorious after answering all the 14 questions correctly with the help of four lifelines.

“There was a mission in the manner in which they approached the game. Right from the very start, they went about it in a manner that was simply exemplary. They used up all their lifelines, but they had the answer even before they asked for help,” the 71-year-old actor posted on his blog.

Bachchan, who has been hosting the gaming reality show for 14 years, said it was sheer joy to see the two brothers come out victorious.

“What a joy to see a 28-year-old and his younger brother of 23, playing to gather some money to be able to put it into the cause of providing the fees required for the treatment of their mother who suffers from ovarian cancer.

“Achin and Sarthak Narula, you deserve not just the highest reward of the show but indeed all the wishes for propagating this important message that if an ailment is brought to the notice of the medics in correct time, the possibility of a cure and its success is possible,” Bachchan added.

Amitabh Bachchan Karachi moment on KBC 8

 Amitabh Bachchan’s Karachi moment on KBC


Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan got nostalgic when Pakistani actor Fawad Khan came on the sets of his quiz show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC) to promote his first Bollywood film ‘Khoobsurat’.
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Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan got nostalgic when Pakistani actor Fawad Khan came on the sets of his quiz show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC) to promote his first Bollywood film ‘Khoobsurat‘.

Amitabh Bachchan shared his strong and personal connection with the neighbouring country. Big B revealed that his grandfather was from Karachi and said he had visited that place for the first time with his mother when he was just two-years-old.

Meanwhile, curious Amitabh Bachchan also bombarded Fawad Khan with a string of questions like how different is the cinema there and about his fans.

Fawad Khan was accompanied by his “Khoobsurat” co-star Sonam Kapoor.  The episode will be aired Thursday at 8.30 p.m. on Sony TV.

My health is improving: Amitabh Bachchan

 My health is improving: Amitabh Bachchan

The 71-year-old shared the update on his health via his blog, thanking his fans for outpouring their wishes and support on the medium.

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who has not been keeping well for the past few days, says he is on the road to recovery.

The 71-year-old shared the update on his health via his blog, thanking his fans for outpouring their wishes and support on the medium.

“Thank you all for inquiring after my health...it’s improving gradually,” the megastar posted Tuesday.

The actor was under the weather and he says the cough persists, and it is acting as a hindrance during recordings sessions.

“There is a cough that keeps disturbing me during the recording, but it is being managed...love you all for this concern and the many home remedies that you suggest,” he added.

Mr. Bachchan is one of the most active stars on social media platform. And declaring his love for the medium, he wrote: “My love and my devotion to this medium remains as ever in the best of the best”.

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Sonam Kapoor with Fawd Khan promote Khoobsurat’ on KBC and amir khan meet again with him

 The company of stars on set … the lovely Sonam Kapoor along with the handsome Fawd Khan from Pakistan, who promote their film ‘Khoobsurat’ on KBC ..

Aamir Khan and the chance meet again with him in the Atrium of YRF … this atrium seems destined for meetings with important people ..

But in the true sense of the word the real heroes are the ones that appear on KBC with their list of difficulties and issues .. and to see them playing the game for a cause which can resolve their most deepest problematic legacies in their individual homes .. is the most heartening to behold ..

Each day on set of KBC is a test of  not just our knowledge, but indeed the heart beats of the nation .. 

In the hallowed precincts of this unusual but rather intriguing game is hidden the substance which brings with it the essence of better times, a resolve resolved, a home getting back to being a home … the fulfilment of dreams and desires, mostly not for them selves, but for those that struggle among them ..

It is an honor and a most humbling experience to be among those that have never perhaps had the opportunities that we get within a whisshhh … to be with those that have suffered the pain of poverty and abuse and limited means .. to be with those that bring such reverence ever - their little hand made gifts of presentation and its reciprocation .. 

We are a nation of such deep magnitude and feeling that it shall be impossible to fathom our real selves .. 

We ourselves would find it difficult to express what it means to us when we confront these issues …

God has been kind …. very kind …

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Deepika Padukone and Arjun Kapoor 'Shake the Bootiya' with Amitabh Bachchan in KBC 8

 Deepika Padukone & Arjun Kapoor 'Shake the Bootiya' with Amitabh Bachchan!

Amitabh Bachchan, who has played father to Deepika Padukone in Prakash Jha’s ‘Aarakshan’ had fun with the dimpled hottie on the sets of his TV game show – ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’.

The super gorgeous girl was on the show along with her ‘Finding Fanny’ co-star Arjun Kapoor, to promote the film.

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T 1593 - Shaking the 'booty' with Deepika and Arjun for 'Finding Fanny' film promotion on KBC .. !! ha ha ha fun !!

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And while on the sets, the duo had fun with the megastar by “shaking the booty”.

Bachchan posted about the same on a social networking site along with few pictures of them shaking their booties to the song! “KBC with the lovely and most affectionate Deepika Paducone ... Arjun Kapoor and the booty moving song .. hahaha,” posted Big B. He also shared his experience on his blog where he said, “Deepika Paducone for example .. she be with me on ‘Piku’ and she be with me, on KBC to promote her film ‘Finding Fanny’ along with Arjun Kapoor … and fun times it was .. !! Especially the ‘bootiya dance’ … hahaha .. its a popular number in the film and been done with some finesse.”

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Amitabh Bachchan welcomes special guest on Kaun Banega Crorepat 8 in hot seat

 Amitabh Bachchan welcomes special guest on Kaun Banega Crorepati


People from all across the country get a chance to sit on the ‘hot seat’ of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, hosted by Bollywood megastar megastar Amitabh Bachchan. But during a recent shoot, the contestants’ seat was occupied by a special stuffed toy.

A cute soft toy given to Big B by one of his fans was made to sit on the ‘hot seat’. “Mr. Bachchan was seen in a playful mood with the adorable soft toy during the KBC shoot,” said a source.

Giving Amitabh Bachchan company on the hot seat of the popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati have always been various contestants from different parts of the nation. 

But for the first time Amitabh had a special guest on the game show. Before you rack your brains about whom we are talking about, let us break the surprise for you. It was none other than a cute soft toy given to him by one of his fans.

The show airs on Sony Entertainment Television.

Shahrukh Khan to play Amitabh Bachchan in Rohit Shetty's 'Hum'? in KBC 8

Shah Rukh Khan to play Amitabh Bachchan in Rohit Shetty's 'Hum'?


New Delhi: The hit jodi of Bollywood filmmaker Rohit Shetty and actor Shah Rukh Khan, who broke all the box office records with their 2013 film `Chennai Express` are all set to create ripples once again. If reports are anything to go by, the director-actor duo has teamed up for another project.

According to a leading daily, the filmmaker will soon recreate Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan`s blockbuster film `Hum`. And yes, he has decided to rope in none other than the king Khan to play Big B`s character in the remake.

Varun Dhawan will reportedly play the character that was essayed by Govinda in the original film while Sidharth Malhotra will step into superstar Rajinikanth`s shoes.

As of now there is no official confirmation about the film or its cast from either the makers or the actors.

Earlier, there were reports that the `Singham Returns` director has plans to rope in the most lovable duo of Bollywood- Shah Rukh and Kajol for his next untitled.

It would now be interesting to see what Rohit Shetty has in store for the audiences. Catch a breath meanwhile!

 

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Amitabh Bachchan TV show KBC 8 Start in today night 8:30pm

Five reasons to watch Amitabh Bachchan’s Kaun Banega Crorepati 8 tonight!

It’s finally time to sit in front of our TV sets and catch the legendary actor charming contestants with his powerful voice, humble outlook and presence

Kaun Banega Crorepati season 8 is beginning today and we are eagerly waiting to see how different is this year compared to the previous seasons.

For many, the novelty of seeing Amitabh Bachchan hosting KBC 8 no longer lasts, but we are sure even they will be compelled to watch the actor do magic and change lives on the game show.

We bring you five reasons why you should watch the grand premiere of Kaun Banega Crorepati 8 tonight

1 Well the most obvious reason is to watch the veteran actor – Amitabh Bachchan spread his charm on contestants.

2 Kapil Sharma promises to keep you entertained with his brilliant comic timing as the host of the grand premiere.

3 It’s the first time KBC has ever been shot outdoor. The first episode will be directly from Surat in front a huge audience.

4 Faisal Khan or popularly known as Maharana Pratap’s high octave performance is something you should definitely not miss.

5 Amitabh Bachchan will be seen delivering a few of his legendary dialogues. He will also be seen dancing with a contestant honouring her special request.

Well there’s a lot more in store for you in the grand premiere episode. So don’t forget to tune in on August 17, 2014 at 8:30pm.

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Amitabh Bachchan : After Deewar, My Mother Wept Like a Child

 Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, posted an emotional eulogy for his mother Teji Bachchan, on her birth anniversary today (August 12), on his blog.

The actor remembered the support and strength his mother gave him during his 'disastrous days in Bollywood'. He wrote, "My Mother sat by my side in those early disastrous years of my film profession, running her fingers through my hair and reassuring me that all would be well."

He said that though she never showed or expressed any emotion that would trouble her, in front of the family, "found the absolute moment to express it to me -- after the first trial she saw of Deewar."

"My Mother wept for hours like a child, for a child whom she felt had actually passed away in the film."

The actor, praising his mother said that she was the most of the most beautiful, compassionate, effervescent lady in his life. The 72-year-old actor also said that he seeks strength from his late mother.

"Each day I look at the face of the most beautiful, compassionate, effervescent lady in my life. I seek her blessings as she looks down upon me from the side of her husband my Father. I seek strength from her."

In his blog, Big B remembered the day when his father and celebrated poet Harivanshrai Bachchan died. "As I wheeled her next to her husband, she became silent. Not a word was spoken, not a nerve in her otherwise active body moved and after a while I took her back silently to her room upstairs. Throughout the mourning and the prayers and the chautha she remained dark glassed and silent. It was as though she herself had shaded herself from the reality -- true in many ways, for she never ever did speak or ask after him till she herself joined him."

Big B also talked about his mother's youthful days when she would "walk down the corridors of her college, where young students would await her arrival wondering which clothing she would fashion on the day and what the essence of her perfume."

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The hour has passed. The early rings of the 12th of August bear within. They are precious and dear and all encompassing. They are what we are. They be what they be for us and me. They were so, we were.

12 th August - The birth of her that gave birth to me!!

Each day I look at the face of the most beautiful, compassionate, effervescent lady in my life. I seek her blessings as she looks down upon me from the side of her husband my Father. I seek strength from her, and wisdom from my Father. They stay together in the room I preserve, in the house that commands my first ever - and will, till the last of me - 'Prateeksha' -- swagat sab ke liye yahan par, nahin kissi ke liye prateeksha (welcome all to this abode, but not a wait for any) -- words that ring true in one of my Father's works, but he felt it right to name the house in its meaning.

Just below her, another family togetherness in picture -- my Grandfather, Sardar Khazan Singh Suri and my Grandmother, a Sodhi, the family that has traditionally been the prabandhak's of the Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara, one of the most revered in the Sikh divinity -- my Mother's Father and Mother.

My Mother Tej Kaur Suri, before marriage, was just 3 months old when her Mother passed away. She never did ever experience the joy and care and the most important company of a Mother. She never knew what a Mother was! Is that in some way indicative of how dear a Mother she herself became, when we were born? I often wonder, as does my Father in his autobiography.

I touch their faces through the enlarged miracles of photography, stand silently before the beginning of the day, and wish and pray that they extend their love and care to me and the family.

The Ramayan sung in tune, the Hanuman Chalisa rendered by me, and at times the Gurubaniplays constantly in that room where my Father breathed his last. And as I cross over the space in front of the pictures, I feel the presence of my Father's bed as he lay just there in his last moments, his hand in mine, warm and soft, just like the times when he would extend it early mornings to me as a child, for the walks we went together on. The monitors on his being went erratic, and then with a gentle jerk of his body, he ... 

I went up to my Mother, asleep in her own realm of a dysfunctional mind due to her extreme condition, and spoke to her. I cannot remember or gather what I said. What and how does one tell a Mother that she has lost her husband and me my Father?

I put her with great difficulty on her wheel chair and carried her down to where my Father lay, unable to answer her repeated questioning of where she was being taken and why. And as I wheeled her next to her husband, she became silent. Not a word was spoken, not a nerve in her otherwise active body moved and after a while I took her back silently to her room upstairs. Throughout the mourning and the prayers and the chautha she remained dark glassed and silent. It was as though she herself had shaded herself from the reality -- true in many ways, for she never ever did speak or ask after him till she herself joined him. 

My Mother, unknown to my Father till they accidentally met, My Mother, who had never heard of who my Father was. My Mother who left her all - her luxuries of her opulent home in Lahore and Rawalpindi and Lyalpur and Karachi, her English Governesses and a fleet of my Grandfather's Lancer's and Rolls Royce's, to marry my Father, an unknown of meagre means, in their very first meeting, within hours.

My Mother, who fought against caste and creed, tradition and old values, to come and live in an alien land in the heart of conservative Allahabad, with my Father.

My Mother, the lioness that would take on an entire gang of thugs who had dared to threaten her children when they were small.

My Mother, who sat by my side in those early disastrous years of my film profession, running her fingers through my hair and reassuring me that all would be well.

My Mother that never showed or expressed any emotion that would trouble her, in front of us, so we would not be disturbed, despite some horrid and ugly circumstances and who after years and years of this bearing, could not consume anymore pain and hurt, found the absolute moment to express it to me -- after the first trial she saw of Deewar.

My Mother, who wept for hours like a child, for a child whom she felt had actually passed away in the film.

My Mother, with the gentleness of her chiffon saris, and the perfumed walk down the corridors of her College, where young students would await her arrival wondering which clothing she would fashion on the day and what the essence of her perfume.

My Mother, who gave cheer and reason to smile, to all that came in her proximity.

My Mother, born on the 12 th of August, in the year which even she did not quite remember, except that she was perhaps 10 - 11 years younger than her husband ..

My Mother, like all Mother's -- the best in the entire universe.

Happy Birthday Ma

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Amitabh Bachchan's 'Yudh' Character is 'Dull' Says Juhi Chawla

 Bollywood actress JuhiChawla found megastarAmitabhBachchan's character dull in his debut fiction show 'Yudh'.

The actress, who has been roped in as the brand ambassador for Sony Entertainment's new general entertainment channel 'Sony Pal', said she did not like Big B's character in the show.

"I saw one episode of 'Yudh' and during the show, appeared advertisements of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'. And he looked so dapper in that. I think I will watch KBC instead of the serial. I found his character dull and may be I don't want to see him in that avatar," Juhi said in an interview here.

Bachchan's 'Yudh', was touted as one of the biggest shows on the small screen, but it evoked a lukewarm response from the audiences.

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The 46-year-old actress, on her part, is open to the idea of working for television, if something exciting comes across.

"It (show) has to be something outstanding and not just any story. I would like to do a show where I can make people laugh and cry, something that adds value to one's life," she added.

The 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' actress said she also does not mind judging reality shows.

"I don't mind... let's see what comes up. I had done one season of 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa' and enjoyed it," she added.

On her latest sting with 'Sony Pal', she said the channel aims at adding value to viewers' lives besides entertaining them.

"The channel aims to entertain and uplift one's thoughts.

I am happy that I am the brand ambassador and I value it. I told them to have a show with me. But as of now there is no show. May be in the near future, the channel might do a show with me," she added.

While Juhi detests the typical 'saas-bahu' serials, shows like 'Mahadev', 'Jodha Akbar' and comedy serials impress her.

"I wonder how a petty issue is dragged for episodes. I don't see all serials but some of them are really good. I like 'Mahadev', 'Jodha Akbar' and I thought they are very well written and produced," she said.

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Amitabh Bachchan Family Photos

 Amitabh Bachchan Family Photos

The horrific story of human trafficking BigB

 The horrific story of human trafficking .. the revelations by Fatma Khatu whom you see with Rani Mukherji .. where it existed in her own house, by her own husband .. and her fight against it .. !! Incredible lady !! See this episode it shall make your hair stand on end .. !!

Then the contestant in orange who insisted on walking the ramp with me .. and there we are stomping about in rhythm ..

But discipline still occupies my mind .. and when they are executed by those that have been with us for years and years, it is a sad moment when we take action against them .. but they must learn that nothing can be taken for granted .. they are because of someone and if that someone is given disrespect then they must suffer the same hurt that they inflict on others .. !!!

Tomorrow its back to ‘Shamitabh’ .. and the hours of make up and ..irritability … !!

My love



Amitabh Bachchan

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Fiery young lady inspires Amitabh Bachchan on KBC 8

Fiery young lady inspires Amitabh Bachchan on KBC

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been an inspiration for many but this time, the megastar felt “really inspired” by a true story of a “fiery young lady” who came to shoot with actress Priyanka Chopra for the forthcoming season of reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC).


The 71-year-old shot a "special programme" called ‘Housalebaaz’ with the two ladies. He took to his blog to make a special mention of the “determination and strength” of Usha Vishwakarma from Lucknow who fought back abuse and wretched treatment from the opposite sex.

“Inspired really by the true story of the fiery young lady that came on with Priyanka Chopra to KBC in our special programme called ‘Housalebaaz’ ...one with determination and strength, displayed in circumstances that have troubled and abused the young female gender in society … ,” he posted on his blog srbachchan.tumblr.com.

“Usha Vishwakarma from Lucknow, UP fought back abuse and formed a RED BRIGADE of young girls, trained them in the art of self defence and wanted to form an Academy by the earnings at KBC to teach and arm those oppressed and suppressed women in the country to give it back to the invader...,” he further added.

BigB also applauded Priyanka`s film ‘Mary Kom’, a biopic on the five-time World Champion boxer.

“And Priyanka does just that in her film ‘Mary Kom’ the bio made on the life of this fearless athlete from the North East, Manipur, who won the World Championship Women’s Boxing event 5 times and won a medal for the country at the last Olympics,” he posted.

Co-produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, "Mary Kom" shows M.C. Mary Kom`s journey from an athlete to a boxer, opposition faced by her father to take up the sport as a profession, training with men, her fearless nature, marriage and so-called end of her boxing career.

Directed by Omung Kumar, it is slated for a Sep 5 release.

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Amitabh Bachchan : Kapil Sharma first guest on KBC 8 in Surat

 Megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s eigth season of Sony TV reality game show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ is all set for a spectacular start. Popular comedian Kapil Sharma will be a part of the opening day episode which is being shot in Surat.

The 71-year old actor shared an image on his blog saying, “So episodes over, its rehearsals for the Surat show with some incomparable people like Kapil Sharma.”

Amitabh Bachchan , who is the brand ambassador of Gujarat, is set to shoot the launch episode of his hugely popular TV reality game show “Kaun Banega Crorepati 8″ in Surat.

The knowledge-based show will for the first time be uniquely shot live amidst Surat residents and telecast on Sony Entertainment Television at a later date, which is yet to be announced.

The event is scheduled for August 2 at Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre.

"So episodes over, its rehearsals for the Surat show .. with some incomparable people like Kapil Sharma," he captioned a picture in his blog of 'Comedy Nights with Kapil' star  and himself from the show's sets.

           

Amitabh Bachchan has already been a guest on Sharma's comedy show.

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