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Amitabh Bachchan

Watch ‘Paa’ for Amitabh and Vidya Balan’s performances

December 4, 2009 Entertainment

Film: “Paa”; Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Paresh Rawal; Director: R. Balakrishnan; Rationg ** 1/2
When a director takes a road less travelled, it means risk and challenges. Director R. Balakrishnan’s “Paa” journey was difficult but he achieved what he had set out to do — Amitabh Bachchan’s not recognisable in the role of [...]

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Abhishek wrapped up ‘Paa’ within budget: Amitabh Bachchan

November 27, 2009 Entertainment

Amitabh Bachchan says “Paa” was crucial for his production company AB Corp and says son Abhishek has done a remarkable job as a producer by wrapping up the film within a Rs.15 crore (Rs.150 million) budget.
“Any film that a producer makes is crucial for him financially. And we completely recognise that. We can only hope [...]

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Shah Rukh is a funny man: Amitabh Bachchan

November 26, 2009 Entertainment

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says Shah Rukh Khan left him in a jovial mood after the latter called him to confirm his presence at the premiere of upcoming film “Paa”.
“Shah Rukh has remained with me in the late afternoon. He is a very funny man and shakes me into joviality when I inform him about [...]

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Big B stopped shooting for Sachin Tendulkar

November 12, 2009 Entertainment

Mumbai: Sachin Tendulkar is also a fan of Big B. But little did we know that Big B also adores the LittleMaster.

Infact Big B derives such pleasure in watching Sachin bat that he has delayed his shoot or postponed appointment innumerable times.
Big says, “It is a marvel that a sportsman can have such an extended, [...]

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Amitabh Bachchan’s Paa set to release soon!

November 5, 2009 Entertainment

Mumbai: Bollywood Superstar Amitabh Bachchan’s next coming movie Paa’s first look is released now. This movie is being directed by Chini Kum director R Balki.

Amitab is playing the role of a man who is facing progeria, a rare disease in which the child ages rapidly. He The teeth and eyes also suffer.
The character is mentally [...]

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“Genie” Big B still gets cold feet before the release of his films

October 22, 2009 Entertainment

Even being in the film industry for more than 40 years, the Shahenshah of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan feels the jitters before the release of his films.

“I am a huge pessimist. Every time I do a film I feel like it is going to be a big flop,” Bachchan confessed.
His upcoming film is titled as ‘Aladin’ [...]

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Amitabh Bachchan happy with other things, does not want to direct

October 21, 2009 Entertainment

“Direction is a very difficult and classified job, which I feel I am incapable of doing. Since I don’t possess the skills to make a film, I would not like to do it. I am happy doing the other things I have been doing,” Amitabh said.

Most of the celebrities do take up directing at some [...]

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I get angry, but don’t show it: Amitabh Bachchan

October 1, 2009 Entertainment

Amitabh Bachchan has learnt to live with controversies. But India’s biggest star admits they sometimes get under his skin — and when that happens he says he takes care not to show his irritation, particularly before the media.
“For celebrities, when you create a controversy, it happens and even when you don’t create one, it still [...]

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Wizcraft launches youth icon awards

September 10, 2009 Entertainment

After organising successful shows like the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards and Amitabh Bachchan’s Unforgettable Tour, Wizcraft Entertainment is set to host India Youth Icon awards.
Conceptualised by Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. in association with media partner Sahara India Media, the awards will be a platform to honour young individuals for their extraordinary contribution [...]

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Big B to host ‘Bigg Boss’

September 4, 2009 Entertainment

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will return to the small screen after a gap of four years to host the third season of Colors’ popular reality show “Bigg Boss”, a well-placed source confirmed Friday.
” ‘Bigg Boss’ is set to get bigger. And Amitabh Bachchan is going to take over as host from Shilpa Shetty, who hosted [...]

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