Friday, January 15, 2010

I can barely act how can I direct Big B

I can barely act, how can I direct: Big B

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) He is among the titans of Bollywood. Yet, megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he can hardly act and doesn't find himself capable of donning the director's hat any day.

"I am often asked when I would direct a film and my standard answer to that has always been that I can barely act, where am I going to get the acumen to direct," Amitabh posted on his blog www.bigb.bigadda.com.

"To me it (direction) has been an enormous task that can only be fulfilled by those that have passion and desire to want to tell a story. I guess sometime or the other we have all wanted to do that - to narrate a credible story. But to convert it into film is indeed another matter," he added.

The 67-year-old says he is content with his acting career.


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"I am most happy when I do not have to worry about the aspects of film making than with those connected to a performance. Prepare, perform, and push off! It may sound too selfish a thought, but really what else could I ever contribute to it," he posted.

Amitabh feels that though it's a major task to direct a film, directors are not often given their due credit.

"Directing a film is an enormous task. Every aspect of it has to be understood and envisioned before any serious claim can be made on this. Which is why I think the respect and admiration and acclaim that should have rightfully been the director's is sometimes destroyed by a complete misunderstanding of what his or her contribution, in the field of direction is," he added.

The actor, who turned film producer in 1996, will be seen next in Ram Gopal Varma's "Rann" and in Leena Yadav's "Teen Patti".

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Big B is brand ambassador for Colors in US Britain

Big B is brand ambassador for Colors in US, Britain


Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been roped in to endorse TV channel Colors in Britain and the US after a successful stint as the host of reality show "Bigg Boss 3" on the channel.

The sexagenarian says he is "honoured" by the association.

"My association with Colors began with 'Bigg Boss 3'. Now, by taking on the responsibility of being its brand ambassador, I feel extremely honoured in being able to partner a media channel that has been a conduit of social change while churning out excellent quality entertainment," Amitabh said in a press release Thursday.

"I am sure Colors, with its myriad hues of entertainment, will spread its magic in the US and UK as it did in India," he said.

With this launch, Colors, Viacom 18 network's flagship Hindi entertainment channel, aims to entertain the entire Hindi-speaking South Asian Diaspora, across all generations.

While the channel will be called Aapka Colors in the US, it will be known by its original name in Britain. The launch is expected to take place at the end of January.

According to Rajesh Kamat, chief executive officer, Colors, the channel will be able to scale new heights with Amitabh as its brand ambassador as he is a global icon.

Kamat said: "Mr. Bachchan is one of the biggest global icons from India. His effortless charm and ability to connect with a wide range of people across demographics as 'Pop Philosopher' in 'Bigg Boss' has been a testimony for all to witness."

"This rare coupling of charisma and inherent talent is what makes Mr. Bachchan the right choice for endorsing the channel. We are honoured to have him on board and are confident that, with his association, we will meet similar success outside India," he added.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Ritesh Deshmukh Amitabh Bachchan Neetu Chandra and Gul Panag Meet conference upcoming film Rann

Bollywood actors Ritesh Deshmukh, Amitabh Bachchan, Neetu Chandra and Gul Panag (L-R) pose at a news conference for their upcoming film "Rann" in Mumbai

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

When Big B stole Shah Rukh Khan Lunch


When Big B stole Shah Rukh's lunch!

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has proven he is no less than his "Paa" character Auro in real life. The sexagenarian was at his impish best at a recent awards ceremony when he went and "stole" food from superstar Shah Rukh Khan's vanity van.

"I came in early and went straight to the back into the vanity van, to get ready and be made up for the presentation of the 'Teen Patti' promotion skit we were doing," Amitabh posted on his blog www.bigb.bigadda.com Sunday night.

"Hunger pangs almost ripped my stomach apart and I stepped out and into Shah Rukh's vanity (van) opposite mine and stole some of his salad that he was gorging into - he having missed his lunch as well," added the 67-year-old.

Big B, as he is fondly called, bagged the best actor award for his performance in "Paa" at the 16th Annual STAR Screen Awards that was held Jan 9 in Mumbai.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Amitabh Abhishek Bollywood best jodi

Amitabh, Abhishek Bollywood's 'best jodi


Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek were honoured with the best jodi award for their chemistry in "Paa" at the STAR Screen Awards.

Amitabh played Abhishek's son who suffers from progeria, a disease that accelerates the ageing process. The father-son duo also entertained the audiences at the event Saturday by doing the Auro dance at the behest of their hosts Shah Rukh Khan and Shahid Kapoor.

After Shah Rukh's repeated request, Big B and Abhishek danced on the "Paa" number and Shahid and Shah Rukh too tried to match steps with them.

In all, "Paa" won five awards including best actor award for Amitabh, best actor female for Vidya Balan, best child actor for Pratik and best supporting actor female for Arundhati.