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Posted: 18 years ago

For the ignorant,here if the history of this entire circus

Firstly,Big B gives a rather candid and very shocking interview

https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/bollywood/524961/big-b-hitting-at-srk-directly-shocking

Mid Day scorns this interview

What have you done with the Big B?

Amitabh Bachchan

A section of the media thinks the Big B is over. But we think he's gone positively cuckoo. No dahlings, we love Sexy Sam just as much as the paanwala down the road, but a recent "no holds barred" interview he gave almost had us reeling in dizzy disapproval!

Revelling in his newfound status as fortuneteller, he says about beloved beta Abhishek's career graph post Guru, "Let me for once be immodest and predict that (Abhishek's forthcoming films) Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Sarkar 2 and Drona will be hugely successful films."

Theek hai. A little over-enthusiasm for the son can be forgiven, but what do we make of statements like, "For all practical purposes, Abhishek is the hero of Dhoom:2. The film will go down in his record of successes as well… Abhishek has contributed in no uncertain terms in keeping brand Dhoom alive."

Umm, for the record, Dhoom became a brand thanks to John Abraham and his Suzuki Hayabusa, while Dhoom:2 could have easily done without inspector, Jai Dixit.

Honestly, did anybody see beyond Hrithik Roshan in the film? The audience was completely mesmerised by Hrithik's magic, so papa Roshan didn't have to give declarations in every paper and television channel about how he was the proud father of a fabulous son and wanted to see his film "100 times".

Our verdict: no matter how much you drum fiction, it does not become a fact.You're overdoing the 'Abhishek is great in Guru' act, Mr B.

https://www.mid-day.com/hitlist/2007/january/150686.htm

Big B then requests for an interview,to clear up things,and that interview is the following....

Amitabh claims he hasn't seen SRK on KBC3!
By: Upala KBR
January 26, 2007

A day after HiTLIST wrote about how Amitabh Bachchan had gone positively cuckoo in his praise for beta Abhiskhek in Guru ('What have you done with the Big B?', HiTLIST, 24/01/07), I got a bizarre message from him that said: "Got your SMSes…was busy…send your questions on email, mark it to Rosy Singh… will respond."

Of course, I hadn't messaged him for an interview, but I wasn't going to pass up the opportunity either. So I mailed him our questions and a few hours later this is the response I got:

"Herewith the responses to your questions. I send them to you with some apprehensions. Keeping the ethics of your profession and journalistic norms, I would want the interview to go as it has been conducted. Editing, or cleaning up, the replies would go against this.

So, keep and print the questions as typed, as also the responses. You will appreciate that my answers are done keeping the questions put before me. If you change the question or the reply, as is often done, it looses its quality and, I daresay, an element of dishonesty creeps in. My trust in you will depend on this."

And then the threat that if we had a problem with his request, he "shall send the interview somewhere else."

(As you will notice Mr B, I haven't changed a word of the interview (including your misspelling of 'loses'). I've let you have your say, but it is every interviewer's right to have the last word. And so you shall find my take at the end of every question. Here's hoping you will take my responses in the same sporting spirit that I took yours. I look forward to many more such fun interviews.)

How well do you think Aishwarya Rai will fit in as the Bachchan bahu?

Traditionally, she will be the 'bahu', but for me and my family, she will be our daughter!

Perhaps you could direct me to a gauge that measures the 'wellness' of the presence of a daughter in the family, so that I may adequately respond to your rather odd query!

(Yes, Mr B. Perhaps at this point, all other queries except Abhishek's performance in Guru will sound odd to you.)

What are the qualities that you like in Ash?

They have already been expressed in another interview, but if you do not mind repetition I shall express it again. 'Her inner beauty is far greater than her much renowned outer.'

(True, but I didn't think you would repeat yourself ad verbatim, ad nauseam.)

There were reports that Mrs Jaya Bachchan didn't approve of Abhishek's choice as she didn't want a star bahu. Comment.

I wish to physically see these reports! And I would appreciate it greatly if you refrained from hiding behind journalistic ethics, of protecting your source. For, how else would we reconcile ourselves to the fact that this is not titillated manufacturing, for good copy.

(I'd like to point out that protecting one's source is not hiding behind journalistic ethics, it is the first rule of journalism. And speaking of reports, would you also like to see trade reports of Guru while we're at it?)

Have you set Abhishek's wedding date?

Not yet.

(I'm guessing you will announce the date at a time convenient to you. Erm, when is Abhishek's next release?)

Is it true that the wedding will be held at Amby Valley and a reception organised by Wizcraft in Mumbai?

Since nothing has been decided yet, this query falls in the realm of heightened speculation.

(Didn't you also brush off Abhishek and Ash's romance as "speculation" a few months ago?)

The buzz is that you, Abhishek and Ash will be going on a world tour from August to Europe, USA and the Far East?

Yes it is true. Along with a host of other prominent artistes and colleagues. And we are working on the modalities so that we can make a media announcement shortly.

(Great. I'm looking forward to the three of you dancing to Kajra re. Again.)

When you say Abhishek's future films will be super hits aren't you playing the doting dad bit too far? Predicting the future is difficult.

You sound as though you would not wish that! Yes, I am a doting dad and you are not going to tell me how 'far' I can go with that! Predicting the future is always difficult, but also, so very motivational. Better to be tough and motivational than diffident!

(So are you saying that Hirthik's papa, John's papa and Viveik's papa are NOT doting dads?)

Which is more difficult: being India's No 1 respected icon or a loving dad?

India's No 1 respected icon' is far too presumptuous an epithet for my bearing. I have never believed in it and never shall. And being a loving Dad is never difficult. It's a given!

(Ah, the humble Mr B that I love and adore finally surfaces!)

Aren't you pushing the doting papa title too far?

I shall push it to the end of the universe! You got a problem with that?
(Frankly, I think it's more YOUR problem than mine.)

People feel that you want Abhishek to take on your mantle. Comment.

I am not in possession of any mantle. But even if I were, yes, it would be the proudest moment for me, if he were to take it on. It's what every father wishes. But has he not already?

While shooting on a street in Bangkok a mother pointed to me and screamed to her little son, 'Look, look! That's Abhishek Bachchan's father!' Life could not have been better!

(Have you ever considered writing fiction? Something tells me you'd be good at it.)

Once Ash gets married to Abhishek all of you will come together under Brand Bachchan. What is your perception of Brand Bachchan?

I know only one word — Family Bachchan! I do not understand the meaning of the word Brand Bachchan.

(All those ads, and you STILL don't know the meaning of Brand Bachchan? Sigh.)

A lot of people feel that you announced Ash and Abhishek's engagement last week to make sure that the Guru collections got better.

My respect for you as a journalist suddenly dropped!

(Thankfully, I'm the sort of journalist who craves respect from the readers and not the interviewees, so I'll survive this.)

Is it true that you had the kiss between Aishwarya and Hrithik in Dhoom:2 removed from the theatres?

My respect for you dropped further — careful — before you lose all of it!
(Please refer to answer above!)

Till when would you like to go on acting?

My dear friend and colleague, Shah Rukh Khan, feels I should continue till I am 110 years old! I would tend to agree with him! Disappointed?

(Oh no, Mr B, please continue working. I love you in Technicolour. It's your new off-screen persona that worries me.)

Have you recovered from your health problems completely?

Yes. Prayers from well-wishers such as yourself have ensured that. Thank you!

(I'll continue to pray for your good health. After all, my life would be so dull without such wonderful chitchats, no?)

Any resolutions for 2007?

I make no resolutions. I just RESOLVE!

(I like that attitude. I might just adopt it!)

Have you seen Shah Rukh's KBC3?

No.

(Right. And I'm the Queen of England!)

Tch Tch,this has now become an open war😉....But I completely agree with the interviewer though,AB SR has been acting a bit weird offlate,overtly trying to promote Abhishek....Now dont get me wrong,i LOVVEEEEE ABhi and Big B,but offlate Big B has become the PR agent and publicist of ABhi,which is annoying!

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Posted: 18 years ago

abhishek can never come even close to shahrukh in terms of acting

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Amrita K. De0l

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Posted: 18 years ago

Originally posted by: blueash
abhishek can never come even close to shahrukh in terms of acting

so true dear 😉..

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insouciance

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Posted: 18 years ago

IMO,ABhishek can better SRK...ABhishek's Guru is far more superior than Any of SRK's performances.

Abhi rocks on his own,I fail to understand why Big B is pushing him NOW,when Abhi has found his wings and doesnt need any pushing or help

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Posted: 18 years ago

But dont you think EVen Ab has gone a bit too overboard with praising Abhishek...have a look at this

IMO,AB Sr doesnt really need to overly promote the film.Yes,Abhi was outstanding and the work itself is SO good,that it doesnt require these crutches ,the film can walk on its own..Big B personally writing down something,which features in the ads of Guru is a bit shocking,he's using his clout to push the film,and at the end,even if Guru is a super hit,alot of the success would be attributed to such gimmicks...ANyways,just my opinion,each to their own😊

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Posted: 18 years ago

This journalist is absolutely disgusting. Why wouldn't a father be proud of his son if he is doing well. They just want Big B to be constantly putting himself and his family down. Why can't he be proud of his son.

The type of questions he asked about Aish and whether she will fit in the family and that Jayaji was against her were absolutely 🤢

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Rida Fareed

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Posted: 18 years ago

AB needs to calm down....and for the last time...

You want to praise your son...do so as much as you want...but why does he keep targetting SRK 😕

SRK is sweet enough to still respect and avoid any questions...

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Posted: 18 years ago

🤢 🤢 If I say something, it will be politically incorrect and the thread will get locked... so probably shouldn't bother, but I will take my chances.

Mr. Bachchan, your interviews used to be much more spontaneous and real.. just like your father's poems.

How about going back to the SON you were who made his father proud? Your son's acting skills and maturity will do more for him than your endorsement!

A true fan of the your Bachchan family

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Mishy

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Posted: 18 years ago

Originally posted by: blueash
abhishek can never come even close to shahrukh in terms of acting

i agree

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insouciance

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Posted: 18 years ago

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Meg,why would the liplock be axed for no rhyme or reason??..Its very clear the Bachchans have had a hand,why would otherwise the Chopras axe it??

And when asked about it,AB's feigning ignorance is hypocrisy at its best.

Two leading dailies would not publish fake interviews,Mind you,they werent the same newspaper either..This is mid day,the other article(which stirred up the hornet's nest) was from DNA India...

Alright,even if we assume those words were twisted,not everything can be twisted right??There should be SOME truth,and even that little truth is revolting... That AB is gung ho about Guru is absolutely fine with me,but his using his clout to push the film,and make Abhi the next superstar gets my goat.Its so uncharacteristic of him.His getting "carried away" cannot be cut slack,it comes a cropper against his humble image ...

Moreover,he looks desperate....I have always been proud of Abhishek for struggling and emerging out of his father's shadow,without any help from his dad..But now such articles are disconcerting,it totally belittles all that ABhi stood for,and today,the Bachchans are no longer on the pedestal that I once saw them on...I've never seen any other father promoting their son so much that they give a full page advertisement in the newspaper...Shows how desperate they are for a hit....Guru would have worked even without all this hideous lowly publicity stunts,these kind of condescending articles only take away some sheen off the film... AB words are vaccuuous,ad the public didnt see the movie for that reason..Which brings forward the question "then why this desperate attempt"....AB,who has always been a paragon of dignity and humility,now defies everything he was venerated for,and goes ahead to make digs at other stars,and is desperately promoting his son...What was the need??....It only shows him in bad light!

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