Aladin is good family film with lovely ambience & fantastic special effects Big B

Aladin is good family film with lovely ambience & fantastic special effects Big B

By Bollywood Hungama News Network, October 28, 2009 - 14:57 IST

He hates having any glorious epithets attached before his name, but that still doesn't help take away the title of a 'star par excellence' that he has earned over the years. The actor in question is none other than Amitabh Bachchan who is out to play magic on his fans yet again in his upcoming film Aladin.

Bollywood Hungama was privileged to have him here with us on the Celebrity Chat, as he answered the volley of questions that came his way from his innumerous fans. Think you lost out on the opportunity? We have the extract of the chat here just for you.

Amitabh Bachchan: Hi this is Amitabh Bachchan only on Bollywood Hungama.com

Pravin: Hello Amitji
Amitabh Bachchan: Hello Pravin...how r u doing???

Niraj: Amitabh Saab, I have no words to thank you for giving us an opportunity to chat with you. Kindly tell me whether many years back you had a Yahoo Messenger Chat A/c with the name 'amitabh_bachchan_hero'?
Amitabh Bachchan: Niraj, no I never had an account like that

Siddhant: What is ur next film after Aladin sir?
Amitabh Bachchan: Siddant, the next film after Aladin is Paa

Nhik: It simply Gr8 to Chat With a legend like U
Amitabh Bachchan: Its lovely chatting to a legend like you as well.

Taha: hi Amitabh uncle you have any movie with Zayed and Fardeen?
Amitabh Bachchan: No I am afraid not taha

Niraj: Amitabh Saab, why is it so that the media which writes about the celebrities (good or bad-in whichever way it is beneficial to them) gets a lot of opportunities to meet and interact with the celebrities & the fans due to whose love and appreciation the actors become stars and superstars don't get even 1% of what the media gets?
Amitabh Bachchan: Niraj...you write to me and I will give you an opportunity to meet me. Conversely, you could come on my blog.

Nhik: Tell me about your new movie "ALADIN" Its Looks Superb
Amitabh Bachchan: Nhik....Aladin is a good family film, great music, lovely ambience and fantastic special effects.

Nhik: Tell me about your new movie "ALADIN" Its Looks Superb Amitabh Bachchan: Nhik....Aladin is a good family film, great music, lovely ambience and fantastic special effects.

Ameeruddin: Mashallah the promos of Aladin are very good
Amitabh Bachchan: Thank you so much! I do hope you go and see Aladin with your entire family

Niraj: Amitabh Saab, you recently mentioned in an interview with Pratibha Advani that you were a big fan of Dilip Saab. What is your opinion about another living legend of the same period - Dev Saab? He has mentioned in his autobiography that when you did a music release of his film many years back, the shirts you both were wearing were similar - checks and buttoned up collars. Were you his fan in your childhood?
Amitabh Bachchan: Yes!we all are and he is a remarkable human, great compassion for cinema and his friends.

Ameeruddin: As Salam Walekum Amit Jee
Amitabh Bachchan: Thank you so much Ameeruddin...pls go and see the film.

Noor: Which is your favorite movie till date sir?
Amitabh Bachchan: Noor...All of them.

Arielle: Hi, how are you doing? Dad is a big fan of yours! He always praises you!! When will you come to Mauritius again?
Amitabh Bachchan: Arielle...I love Mauritius...and the Mauritian people...I shall never forget the warm welcome they give me whenever I come there...Hopefully I should be there soon.

XYREO: Hello sir hopes you are well; I wanted to know the progress on your web site that Zapak was developing???
Amitabh Bachchan: Still working at it xyreo

MAX: Sir, how do u feel working with the new breed of directors?
Amitabh Bachchan: Wonderful Max...their enthusiasm, energy and desire to excel is most impressive

MAX: Sir, how do u feel working with the new breed of directors? Amitabh Bachchan: Wonderful Max...their enthusiasm, energy and desire to excel is most impressive

MAX: Hello sir, good afternoon, it's been privilege chatting with the megastar of the millennium online.
Amitabh Bachchan: It's a privilege chatting to you MAX and I don't believe in all these glorious epithets that are attached to my name

Neeroz: Hello Mr. Bachchan is there going to be any movie involving everyone from ur family?
Amitabh Bachchan: Neeroz...not so far

Arielle: What's your next after Aladin? What's the film all about? And also tell us something about Paa?
Amitabh Bachchan: Arielle...Paa is a story of a 12 year old child who suffers from Progeria... an ageing ailment. I play the child and Abhishek plays my father.

Arielle: When will you work with my most favorite actor - Akshaye Khanna after Deewaar? Is it true that you replaced him with Ajay Devgn in Teen Patti? Have you watched Akshaye Khanna's performance in Gandhi My Father and Race? How was it? What do u think of him as an actor and how do u rate him as a performer?
Amitabh Bachchan: I think in the younger breed Akshaye is one of the finest talents. I have never involved myself in the casting of my films. I didn't and have not had anyone replaced.

Aakash05: What is special about Aladin so that people will go for it instead of London dreams...???
Amitabh Bachchan: Aakash...go and see both films.

Dkhan: Could you tell us anything about Shantaram?
Amitabh Bachchan: Dkhan...Mira Nair met me and gave me the script but has not progressed further. I believe the film has been shelved

Dkhan: Could you tell us anything about Shantaram? Amitabh Bachchan: Dkhan...Mira Nair met me and gave me the script but has not progressed further. I believe the film has been shelved

Siddhant: Sir what is ur opinion about star war in Bollywood now?
Amitabh Bachchan: siddhant..There are none.

Fatima: Amit jee, what is your fav desi food?
Amitabh Bachchan: Fatima... Oh GOSH... There are many...difficult to narrate all of them here.

Nile: Sir do you believe that there is a genie lamp somewhere :)
Amitabh Bachchan: Nile...I believe in a force which is unknown and I hope that it will work as a Genie in everyone's lives.

Ameeruddin: Amit Jee....how is your health now?
Amitabh Bachchan: Very good Ameeruddin

Nhik: Thanks Sir and Tell Me Abt the WORKING EXPERIENCE with the New Girl and Ritesh?
Amitabh Bachchan: Nhik...they are both wonderful...Jacqueline is a foreigner but has worked very hard to learn the language and comes across as a breath of fresh air. Riteish is a most accomplished artist and I always wish him well

Avinashpatalay: Sir - I live in UK and sadly there is not enough publicity for Aladin as I have been expecting. It gives a just another run-out-of-mill movie though I know it's a great product from Sujoy. BTW - any chances of revival of Borivali with Naseeruddin Shah?
Amitabh Bachchan: avinash...I am not in charge of the publicity but I will put in a word to the distributors. I doubt if Borivali will be made with Sujoy.

Amitabh Bachchan: Lovely talking to you...there are many questions but there are many time constraints too... Thank you for being with me and thank you Bollywood Hungama for giving me this opportunity.

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Bigg Boss 3 gets government notice for vulgarity

Bigg Boss 3' gets government notice for vulgarity

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) The third season of the reality show "Bigg Boss 3", hosted by iconic film star Amitabh Bachchan, has landed in trouble with the Information and Broadcasting Ministry Monday sending a notice to Colors channel for "offending good taste" and for the use of vulgar language.

The channel has been asked to show cause for its actions within five days, failing which it will be taken off the air. 

"It has been brought to the notice of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting that certain parts of the reality show �Bigg Boss 3' telecast and re-telecast on Colors channel offend against good taste and decency and are not suitable for unrestricted public exhibition," says the show-cause notice. 

The notice says the language used by some participants is abusive and the show contains visuals which appear to be obscene and violative of the government's programme code. 

It also points out that recently in one of the visuals, one participant has been shown pulling down the shorts of another participant. "This has offended the sensibilities of many viewers," says the notice. 

The ministry has asked Colors not to carry content on the show that "constitutes a violation of the programme code as enshrined in the Cable TV Networks (Regulation) Act 1995," failing which it will be taken off the air. 

Recently, one of the participants in the show, actor-director Kamal R. Khan, was thrown out for violent behaviour. 

The reality show is based on the international show "Big Brother" in which 13 celebrities are locked in a house for 84 days and monitored round-the-clock by 40 cameras.  

Hospital trysts inspired Amithabh health endorsements

Hospital trysts inspired Amithabh's health endorsements

Panaji, Oct 25 (IANS) His numerous trysts with hospitals at various stages of his career inspired Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan to espouse campaigns linked to health issues.

The actor, who has in the past been a brand ambassador for the advertising campaigns like pulse polio, HIV/AIDS, cancer, was in Goa to kickstart operations of Silver Star, a diabetes charity foundation, as its international patron.

"A lot of it came to mind during my several escapades after my accidents and visits to hospitals and intensive care units (ICUs)," Amitabh said.

The Bollywood superstar, who launched Silver Star's mobile diabetes assessment unit in Goa and donated Rs.11 lakh towards the initiative said "he was happy" to endorse causes related to health.

"When you speak of medicine and healthcare, any amount of charity is welcome," said Bachchan, who was recently diagnosed with diabetes.

BigB and Riteish were wary of Shiamak

When Big B and Riteish were wary of Shiamak
By Joginder Tuteja

Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Selective when it comes to Bollywood assignments, Shiamak Davar got interested in "Aladin" when told by director Sujoy Ghosh that "Genie Rap" was a song designed for kids. Insiders however claimed it wasn't really an easy track to put in place as the actors - Amitabh Bachchan and Riteish Deshmukh -- were wary of the choreographer.

The first and foremost reason for it was Shiamak's reputation of making his actors go through some unusual dance moves.

Riteish, who plays the title role in "Aladin", said: "The moment I was told that the song would be choreographed by Shiamak, I knew that I had to get my act right. Of course I have enjoyed success with a few dance numbers over the years, but one is always wary of dancing to the steps created by someone like Shiamak."

"Make A Wish" a.k.a "Genie Rap" has been on the air for a month now and has found an immediate connection with the audiences. A delightful track with the colour red holding prominence in a majority of frames, it carries a good

visual appeal.

Other than highly colourful picturisation, there is also the presence of Amitabh, Riteish, a couple of dozen gorgeous dancers, some cool VFX and of course a foot tapping tune created by composers Vishal and Shekhar. Of course the man who has added his own flavour to the entire package is none other than Shiamak.

"See, Shiamak has an entirely different approach to making your body move, something which is not really conventionally Bollywood. Right from the days of 'Dil To Paagal Hai', we have seen how innovative he is. You have to unlearn a lot of things to grasp what he wants you to do. I too was a little wary earlier on, but then constant rehearsals made me a lot more comfortable when I went for the take," confesses Riteish.

Apparently it was not just Riteish but also Amitabh who knew that it was going to be quite a challenging assignment to get into the act for Shiamak-choreographed "Genie Rap".

"Well, Shiamak does come with a reputation and it was a happy sign for me to see my actors getting into the preparation mode for the song. The final effect shows and when I see the response of viewers the world over, I am assured that the hard work and commitment of everyone involved has paid off," says Sujoy.

A co-production of Sunil Lulla from EEros International and Sujoy' Boundscript, "Aladin" is all set for release this Friday.

Bachchans Family Pic in GQ Men of the year Awards 2009

Amitabh Bachchan BigB Family photos

Bachchans Family GQ Men of the year Awards 2009

Abhishek Bachchan, Shweta Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Jaya Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan