Logical Disorder - Amitabh's character

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Posted: 16 years ago
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Amitabh's character in Paa suffers from Progeria, a genetic disorder in which a person ages three times faster than a normal human being

First he played a 64-year-old man in love with a 34-year-old woman (Cheeni Kum), then a 60 something man falling for an 18-year-old nymphet (Nishabd). Amitabh Bachchan seems to be getting increasingly experimental. Now he is to play a 13-year-old son to Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan in Balki's Paa. Few know about Amitabh's new challenge in Paa in which his character suffers from Progeria, a rare genetic disorder.


Balki is once again walking the untrodden path and is zealously guarding the plot of the film and is confident about Vidya Balan playing mother to Big B. He feels that the most unexpected casting coup would work once the audience understands the nature of the disease.

Progeria is a rare genetic disorder in which a person ages three times faster than a normal person. Perhaps that's what Amitabh found fascinating; the 30-year-old couple Abhishek and Vidya Balan, playing parents to a 13-year-old son who looks 39.

To create awareness about Progeria, the director and his cast, we hear, intend to launch television and print campaigns close to the release. Each of the three players will address the public about this little-known genetic disorder, which not only snatches away the childhood but also the joys of parenthood.

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Posted: 16 years ago
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but how will Big B look like a 39 yr old .. :S
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Posted: 16 years ago
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i'm sure he will pull it off.. really looking forward to this movie.. the concept is very novel... and it's good it brings some awareness to this 'disorder'.. it's quite disturbing and very sad.. and i have seen a couple cases like these.. there are many growth disorders that exist, but not many people know about them.. it's quite unnerving, specially for the ones who are weak hearted like me.. 😭

hopefully, it'll be a good movie.. i'm really looking forward to it..
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Posted: 16 years ago
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sanam: I have seen people who are 16 that looks like 30. I thought it was just regular thing and just genetic thing of them looking older but never heard of this disease before.
btw doesn't this concept sound like that american movie? it's a bit different but I guess it's still inspiration from that movie
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Posted: 16 years ago
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The film is "inspired" by JACK where Robin Williams played the boy who suffered from aging syndrome. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_(film))


Mr. B playing 39 year old? Hmm..when actual 39 and 43 olds are playing 19-20 then who else is left?
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Posted: 16 years ago
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Robin Williams too suffered from Progeria http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werner_syndrome

Copycats! 😆
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Posted: 16 years ago
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Originally posted by: Terenaina

sanam: I have seen people who are 16 that looks like 30. I thought it was just regular thing and just genetic thing of them looking older but never heard of this disease before.

btw doesn't this concept sound like that american movie? it's a bit different but I guess it's still inspiration from that movie

it does seem inspired from Jack (i believe is the name of the movie with Robin William) but not many people watch them so i am glad they're making a movie on the subject...
yes, there are many growth disorders that exist.. it's not exactly genetic.. i am not familiar with the exact disorders.. need to consult with hubby ji on that and my parents.. but i have heard of them and seen some as well..
just yesterday, i saw a lady.. her body was the same as that of a child but she was old.. 😭😭
many more exist.. but let's not go there.. i am not a strong hearted person at all to discuss it in detail, i am afraid.. 😳
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Posted: 16 years ago
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Originally posted by: Decoder

Robin Williams too suffered from Progeria http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werner_syndrome

Copycats! 😆

😆😆 when will the copying stop😆
Thanks maya. You know everything, your way better than wikipedia itself😊 You know anybody can have an account on there and change the facts and stuff so I don't trust that site
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Posted: 16 years ago
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Originally posted by: pksanam

it does seem inspired from Jack (i believe is the name of the movie with Robin William) but not many people watch them so i am glad they're making a movie on the subject...
yes, there are many growth disorders that exist.. it's not exactly genetic.. i am not familiar with the exact disorders.. need to consult with hubby ji on that and my parents.. but i have heard of them and seen some as well..
just yesterday, i saw a lady.. her body was the same as that of a child but she was old.. 😭😭
many more exist.. but let's not go there.. i am not a strong hearted person at all to discuss it in detail, i am afraid.. 😳

oh wow😲😲 me too, I have a weak heart😭 I don't want to see people in those conditions.
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Posted: 16 years ago
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Originally posted by: Terenaina

oh wow😲😲 me too, I have a weak heart😭 I don't want to see people in those conditions.

we are same same on that page.. reason why i never didn't take up bio later on after my OAC's (intermediate studies, i.e.)...
but when i hear some of the discussions or come across such cases, it really depresses me..

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