Promotions of films a test of patience Amitabh Bachchan

Promotions of films a test of patience: Bachchan  

Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently busy promoting his film "Aladin", says that movie promotion is not only an art but also a test of one's patience.

"Promotions of films has now become an art, an exercise in management, a test of patience and an ability to be able to answer the same questions in and out with the same intensity and conviction that you may have expressed in the previous interview," Amitabh posted on his blog.

Amitabh also said that he admires journalists relentless pursuit for exclusives.

"They are all around you waiting in anticipation for their turn to arrive, to be able to turn on their microphones and cameras, to put on that TV anchor demeanour and strike out. I have admired their relentless pursuit for that exclusive, their determined effort to get something out of their subjects which has not been covered by the other rivals, present merely inches away," he wrote.

Further praising journalists, he wrote: "The speed with which they (journalists) all operate is incredible. How they devise the look of the interview, what would need to be shown as a clip to enhance the program, the reference material of the past, the music and the editing of the material they have, the headlines that need to be created and then finally the presentation on the broadcast. 

"...But there is never ever a complaint, an objection to a delayed request and neither is there need to bring out competition at the street level. There is a deep understanding and respect for each other. A desire to share information and to see that it is disseminated in a manner that would be the requirement of their seniors."

Releasing Friday, "Aladin" is the modern version of the fantasy story and also stars Riteish Deshmukh and Sri Lankan actress Jacqueline Fernandes.

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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