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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!)

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Posted: 18 years ago

too much attitude.. 🤢
SRK the best 😉

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Posted: 18 years ago

The guy's gone crazy 😆 ...that's all i'll say 😉

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Posted: 18 years ago

hahaha omg tht was sooo funny!!! loll the comments wer soo gd!! n funny to read!!! nice article!!! hehe .. as if he hasnt seen srk in kbc...

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Posted: 18 years ago

Originally posted by: sus143
too much attitude.. 🤢
SRK the best 😉

agreee with u

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Posted: 18 years ago

He is getting too much attitude I would have never though AB sr could be like this Srk is sooo good

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springs

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Posted: 18 years ago

omg! Nice artcle Anishma - thanks for sharing! I love the interviewers's comments 👏 , especially the last one..lol..Queen of England indeed 😆 😆

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Posted: 18 years ago

I think personally there is too much attitude and saracasm from both the journalist and Big B. Now here is where you have to commend SRK, SRK knows how to handle cocky or prying journalist questions, he adds humor when he knows the question is something he would prefer not to answer. SRK is an excellent orator, and he knows how to handle tough questions.
AB comes off too grandad like, how dare you ask me such a question, I am going to scold you. 😆 😆 😆 I guess that is his age talking. I am sure he was not entirely honest with all his answers. I will bet any part of by body if Big B was not bothered by the kiss of ash and hrithik or even if the engagement announcement was not planned to coincide with guru release. I am sure in his heart he was not happy. Personally I think he would be a hypocrite for advising ash on what is decent or not, considering he himself cheated on his wife with rekha all those years ago. I guess he learned from his mistakes, but that doesnt excuse him for what he did. But I have to question ash and hrithik's judgement in this scene. Hey I am not a prude, but come on they must have known this scene will raise eyebrows. I am telling you this scene was added to create publicity. I guess I am being cynical thinking the engagement was planned, but there is too much proof out there to suggest they did. I am not saying it is a bad thing, after all they are entertainers their priority is to increase box office revenue because it is a business, but i frown at the fact that they use marraige as an excuse to acheive this goal. Marraige is a private thing which must be respected not something they can use as a tool to make money. Big B will deny of course, there is not much he can say anyways.
Sometimes I have to wonder where the decency is going in Indian movies these days. I have not watched an hindi movie maybe in some three years. It is shocking how much has changed, in terms of the dance, the clothing, and there is no such thing as subtle intimacy.
I guess I am a conservative and love the way things were done before, were you can confidently go with aunts and uncles to a theatre and not be embarassed in any particular scene. But now our family we dont even go to the theatre anymore because of all the skin shown, my family we completely dont even watch hindi movies anymore. We still watch Tamil movies, because there is hope there.
OK I am rambling so I will stop.

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springs

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Posted: 18 years ago

Originally posted by: maragathm
I think personally there is too much attitude and saracasm from both the journalist and Big B. Now here is where you have to commend SRK, SRK knows how to handle cocky or prying journalist questions, he adds humor when he knows the question is something he would prefer not to answer. SRK is an excellent orator, and he knows how to handle tough questions.
AB comes off too grandad like, how dare you ask me such a question, I am going to scold you. 😆 😆 😆 I guess that is his age talking. I am sure he was not entirely honest with all his answers. I will bet any part of by body if Big B was not bothered by the kiss of ash and hrithik or even if the engagement announcement was not planned to coincide with guru release. I am sure in his heart he was not happy. Personally I think he would be a hypocrite for advising ash on what is decent or not, considering he himself cheated on his wife with rekha all those years ago. I guess he learned from his mistakes, but that doesnt excuse him for what he did. But I have to question ash and hrithik's judgement in this scene. Hey I am not a prude, but come on they must have known this scene will raise eyebrows. I am telling you this scene was added to create publicity. I guess I am being cynical thinking the engagement was planned, but there is too much proof out there to suggest they did. I am not saying it is a bad thing, after all they are entertainers their priority is to increase box office revenue because it is a business, but i frown at the fact that they use marraige as an excuse to acheive this goal. Marraige is a private thing which must be respected not something they can use as a tool to make money. Big B will deny of course, there is not much he can say anyways.
Sometimes I have to wonder where the decency is going in Indian movies these days. I have not watched an hindi movie maybe in some three years. It is shocking how much has changed, in terms of the dance, the clothing, and there is no such thing as subtle intimacy.
I guess I am a conservative and love the way things were done before, were you can confidently go with aunts and uncles to a theatre and not be embarassed in any particular scene. But now our family we dont even go to the theatre anymore because of all the skin shown, my family we completely dont even watch hindi movies anymore. We still watch Tamil movies, because there is hope there.
OK I am rambling so I will stop.

I love what you said here!👏 You are not rambling at all...you could go on...😊

I miss that subtle intimacy too...these days its more like Hollywood.

One of my favorite scenes in Hindi movies is in KKHH where SRK and Kajol dance after getting wet in the rain - they don't hug/kiss, but yet that scene is so romantic. These days, its liplocks and provocative dances - no depth at all!

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Posted: 18 years ago

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Originally posted by: springs

I love what you said here!👏 You are not rambling at all...you could go on...😊

I miss that subtle intimacy too...these days its more like Hollywood.

One of my favorite scenes in Hindi movies is in KKHH where SRK and Kajol dance after getting wet in the rain - they don't hug/kiss, but yet that scene is so romantic. These days, its liplocks and provocative dances - no depth at all!

Oh I am so glad you agree with me. Yes I do love that SRK and Kajol rain scene in KKHH, infact lot of their romance scenes were great. Do you think SRK has maintained a moral high ground in terms of his acting. There has been compromises by everybody in terms of changing times. But a full blown lip lock was that really necessary, I was not really surprised with ash in that scene because she is known to cross the line, but Hrithik Roshan I never thought he would ever agree to such a scene. But you never know, acting is acting and you got to do what you are paid to do, but how far will they go.

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