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For the last few years we all have been constantly hearing stories about the cold war between Amitabh Bachchan (Big B) and Shahrukh Khan (King Khan), as to who is better amongst the two. Do you really think that it is valid to compare the talent of a senior actor with an actor who is in league of his son’s generation? While Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 67th birthday few days back, Shahrukh Khan is 42 years of age. While Amitabh Bachchan has 128 films to his credit, Shahrukh Khan has only 49 films in his kitty. While Amitabh Bachchan has been able to experiment with varied types of roles over the span of 3 decades, Shahrukh has just started deviating from his comfortable cocoon of romanticism. If Shahrukh claims to be a competitor of Big B then he needs to correct himself first as Big B has already reached the summit of acting while King Khan has just entered the arena of mature acting.

Though the box office statistics show that King Khan is more successful with a success rate of 67.4 percent in comparison to 53 percent of Big B, we should not forget the difference in the experience level of both the actors.

Apoorv Phalle, a student from Pune says, “Shah Rukh has been very good with all his romantic roles, but he has a long way ahead of him to be near to Big B, who has already reached the summit, where no one can reach. Of late Shah Rukh has often been seen following Big B’s footsteps in the entertainment world after doing Farhan Akhtar’s Don, which was a flop.”

Saurabh Shirsath studying in FTI (Film Television Institute) says, “Shah Rukh has made a mockery of himself by comparing himself with Amitabh Bachchan, its too childish of him to do remakes of his films and doing shows like KBC. All these are making him earn a bad name; an actor of his class deserves to stand distinctly and should not fight to reach the summit, which Amitabh has already reached.”

In my opinion they both are fine actors in their own leagues and they should simply continue to entertain us with their tremendous talent. All this hype of there being a cold war between the two actors is media created. Gossip hungry media has never spared any celebrity so how can these two be left behind?

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The Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, who has recently stepped into the world of blogs to share his views with his fans, hit out his co-star Shatrughan Sinha’s statement in which Sinha has said that the nominations list of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards was fixed.

In his blog http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/2008/04/21/day-4-blog/, he wrote, “A section of the print media carried comment from my colleague and friend and neighbor, Shatrughan Sinha. It reportedly quoted his reactions to the nomination list of the IIFA awards, wherein he has purportedly stated that ‘sab kissika beta hai, ya kissiki bahu, ya kissiki biwi’, and the media adding there interpretation to it, stating that this was directed to a particular family of ‘guru’ fame.”

The Mani Ratnam directed Guru, starring Amitabh’s son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai, has been nominated in all the main categories of the IIFA awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Performance in a leading role.

Amitabh stated that these comments are similar to that happened past years when the National Award for best actress was honoured to Raveena Tandon. Brother of Raveena’s mother, MacMohan was one of the members of the jury that time. It was alleged that Shatrughan Sinha’s wife, Poonam, a great friend of Raveena’s mother had recommended the appointment of MacMohan. Shatrughan Sinha was minister of state at that time.

“If this alleged story is true then I do value Mr. Sinha’s alleged statement of sab kissika beta, kissiki beti, kissiki biwi - you are so right Shatru,” he wrote.

Commenting on the IIFA nominations, Amitabh said the names were finalized through computerized voting system.

“And may I also state that IIFA nominations come from the film fraternity through computerized voting systems, audited and compiled by PriceWaterhouse Coopers, an international company of repute and standing.”

Commenting on Shatrughan Big B said, “And Shatru! I have seen some very encouraging reports of the film, where your son is being introduced to this great industry. May he prosper and succeed even more than his illustrious father and may he never have to face a slighted accusation of ‘fixing’, when his name comes up for an award in future.”

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Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has also entered the world of blogs with bigadda.com, a youth networking site, to connect with his fans worldwide. He wrote his first blog on Friday and described his blogging experience as an overwhelming revelation.

Bachchan started his blog to find response and inputs from others and that he was committed to respond to them.

“It seems like a new life altogether,” he told.

Bachchan explained that prints in newspaper don’t incorporate all he says. Blog will provide the platform to say everything he wants to share with his fans and other people. It will provide the true picture of him and an opportunity to interact readily with the people.

Bachchan said, bigb.bigadda.com allows me to express myself, share and reflect my emotions, thoughts, opinions and listen to what people have to say to me and show them the ‘real’ side to my larger than life image that they see through media. It’s a platform which I control and share my own drama without anyone editing or interpreting my thoughts.”

“What’s most important for me is that I can now share consequential replies to the inconsequential gossip that do the rounds. I have always wanted a platform where I can speak, for truth is always stranger than fiction. People will now get an unedited version of my views, ideas and thoughts, straight from me,” he said.

Amitabh has also posted his views on his upcoming film Bhootnath.

The actor added, ”My adda (http://bigb.bigadda.com) will be the single point destination where I will openly state my views and also discuss the same with all.”

“There are many who need a personal answer because of the nature of their queries or comments. I am going to start doing that while I work on my set, in between shots,” he said.

Bigadda.com has gained a user base of 1.6 million, where 40 per cent users are from tier II cities like Tuticorin, Bhilai, Amritsar, Guwahati, Surat and Nashik.

The site gets almost 10 per cent of users from countries like Sri Lanka, Pakistan and from Indians from Dubai, United States and United Kingdom.

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After Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan stated not to leave Mumbai against the remarks of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, the party chief Raj Tackray said on Friday that he had never asked Bachchan to leave Maharashtra.

Three days back, Bachchan said that he was not an outsider in Mumbai and that he would not leave the city at any cost.

Raj Thackray replied to his statement at a function at Dinanath Mangeshkar Hall while addressing employees of an airlines saying that he didn’t asked him to leave.

For last many days, there is going a verbal war between the two public figures. At first, Raj attcked Bachchan blaming him for taking more interest in his native state Uttar Pradesh as compared to his work place, Mumbai.

Later, MNS workers made fun of him through a poster on Bachchan’s going back of decision of donating his land to farmers.

Bachchan broke his silence after a series of attcks on him by MNS. Bachchan had said, “I am not leaving this city (Mumbai) and going anywhere. Let them chuck a thousand bottles. Let them burn my effigies. Let them attack me with stones and lathis or whatever is their arsenal. I will not budge”.

The actor had made the remarks as he was hurt by the campaign that was unleashed by the MNS against him.

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Once again Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan broke his silence and reacted strongly against the remarks of Thackerays saying that he will not leave Mumbai city at any cost.

In an interview to the tabloid Mumbai Mirror, Bachchan said, “I am not leaving this city and going anywhere. Let them [the MNS] throw bottles and stones. Let them burn my effigies and bring morchas in front of my house — but I won’t budge.”

In the interview he directly challenged the Maharashtra Navnirman Seva (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and his supporters. He said that he is not an outsider for Mumbai city. He has been living in Mumbai for last 40 years. He said that he need not to give any kind of explanation to anyone. Whatever they say about him or whatever they do, he will not leave the city.

“I am a public figure, not a public official. I am not a democratically elected representative of the people; neither do I hold any public office. I am answerable only to the three C’s: courts, Constitution and conscience”.

“This land is my land as much as it is for every other citizen of our beloved country. I came to Mumbai in 1968 to pursue a vocation and I did not need a visa to come here.” He added.

This interview came soon after the star was targeted in an editorial of Shiv Sena mouthpiece ‘Samna’ comapring him with Tollywood star Rajnikanth who was supporting the Tamil cause in the Hogenekkal controversial issue despite of the fact that he is a Maharashtrian from Karnataka while Amitabh is not very loyal to Maharashtra.

However soon after the editorial was published, Bala Saheb Thackray the head of Shiv Sena dismissed the words and told Bachchan as superstar of the country.

Bachchan said that Balasaheb is like his father figure.

“Balasaheb has been a father figure to us and shall remain so. In my growing up years, my parents taught me that when elders speak, the young listen quietly. I quietly accept whatever my elder or his outfit has expressed,” He said.

On comparison to Rajnikanth, he said,”I feel honored that I have a friend in Rajnikanth and even more honored that, despite my insignificance, I am brought into comparison with him.”

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Bollywood’s Super star Amitabh Bachchan has refused to donate his Lonavala land in Maharashtra to farmers displaced by the construction of a dam. He wants the land under his own right.

Sub-divisional officer of Maval Taluka Sanjaysinh Chavan Confirmed the information telling, “We have received a letter from Bachchan on Monday saying he wants to unconditionally withdraw his earlier decision to donate his land to the original owners.”

The letter has been delivered to the office of SDO through his counsel Umesh Deshpande.

In the letter, Big B said, “I myself as karta (the family head) and on behalf of my son, Abhishek, request you to kindly treat the matter closed.”

“We realize that our action and interaction to surrender the land in favour of the erstwhile owners was based on utterly wrong premises. We, therefore, unconditionally withdraw the said letter send dated July 19, 2007,” he added.

It is told that Big B got involved in land scam after purchasing a land near Pawna Dam, some 70 Kms away from Mumbai in 2000.Bachchan declared himself a farmer on the basis of owning the land in UP. As per Section 63 of Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act 1948, no person can purchase agricultural land in Maharashtra if he is not a farmer.

A case was filed against him in Lucknow High Court. Bachchan decided to donate his land at Barabanki as well as Lonavala to the villagers of the respective areas after a case being also filed against him by the Mayawati-led Uttar Pradesh government.

But when the Lucknow High Court absolved Bachchan of all charges against him he changed his decision.

The Uttar Pradesh government has now said that they will file a review petition against Bachchan in the Supreme Court.

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Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has broke the silence against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray’s claims that he was contributing more for Uttar Pradesh than Maharashtra.

Turning down the claims Big B said that allegations made by Raj do not deserve attention.

Speaking during an interview to a Mumbai newspaper, Bachchan said, “This is a free country and every individual enjoys the liberty of free speech. The law of the land and its Constitution are supreme. Every Indian should be affected by that. Random charges are random; they do not deserve the kind of attention you wish me to give.”

Everyone is aware of the violence and controversies going against North Indians in Mumbai and other part of Maharashtra. Recently during the violence, Raj claimed that Bachchan was more concerned to Uttar Pradesh as compared to Maharashtra.

Bachchan’s reaction came just a day before the MNS chief addresses his first public rally after the lifting of a court gag order against him.

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Sanjay Datt is going to play the lead role of Big B in the remake version of ‘Satte pe Satta’ named ‘Seven’. The same director Raj Sippy, is going to direct the old version. He had announced to place Sanjay Datt in the lead role.

Rani Mukherjee will play the role of Hema Malini while Vidya Balan is signed for Ranjeeta’s role.

A little change is made to the script. The super hit movie ‘Sattey pe Satta’ had seven brothers and inspired by an English movie, ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’. The remake ‘Seven’ will have four brothers and three sisters.

He said that Sanjay Dutt is best suited for the role and people would really admire his performance.

‘Sattey pe Satta’ was a big hit and Raj expects the same bang on box office through his forthcoming remake movie ‘Seven’.

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Some people in a grey colored Centro car threw away a bottle on super star Amitabh Bachchan’s office at late hours tonight in Mumbai. Even those people have a conflict with the guard of the office. Earlier we got the news of attack on the gym.

It is known that due to the statements of MNS chief Raj Thackeray against North Indian people there is violence in Mumbai for last few days. He had also blamed Big B for his low contribution to Mumbai development compared to North India.

This happening may be the part of the same violence or it might be some mischief by anyone else.

Police has identified the car and investigation is still going on to locate who is behind the happening.

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