I can proudly tell my kids Big B was my first child: Vidya Balan
November 22nd, 2009 more images more imagesNEW DELHI – Bollywood actress Vidya Balan, who is playing Amitabh Bachchan’s mother in her forthcoming movie Paa, says that now she can proudly tell everyone that the 67-year-old megastar was her first child. “After this role, I can proudly tell my children and grandchildren that Big B was my first child.
Amitabh Bachchan not invited to IFFI, co-host upset
November 16th, 2009 more images more imagesPANAJI – The entertainment society of Goa (ESG), co-host of the 40th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), has held its central government partner Directorate of film festivals (DFF) responsible for not inviting legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan to grace the festival. Bachchan has not been invited ever since IFFI shifted to Goa in 2003.
I would prefer a son like Abhishek: Vidya
November 15th, 2009 more images more imagesMUMBAI – Vidya Balan, who plays Amitabh Bachchan’s mother in “Paa”, was so impressed by Abhishek’s caring behaviour towards his father during the shooting that she confesses she would like to have a son like Abhishek in real life. I would prefer a son like Abhishek.
Amitabh-Abhishek role reversal main motive behind ‘Paa’: Balki (Interview)
November 11th, 2009 more images more imagesNEW DELHI – The idea to cast Amitabh Bachchan as Abhishek’s son in “Paa” struck filmmaker R. Balakrishnan when he watched the father-son duo together and observed a high level of maturity in the latter’s behaviour.
A set of teeth help Amitabh to sing like a child
November 5th, 2009 more imagesAmitabh Bachchan accomplished the feat of talking and singing in a 12-year-old child’s voice thanks to the specially designed dentures he used for his role in Paa. The dentures were made especially for Amitabh’s character in the film, Auro.
Amitabh Bachchan’s movie ‘Paa’ unveiled
November 5th, 2009 more images more imagesMUMBAI – The fist-look of movie ‘Paa’ was released here on Wenseday. The movie proved the role reversal of Bollywood’s most renowned father-son, Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan in the reel life.
‘Paa’ is an emotional film: Director
November 4th, 2009 more images more imagesMUMBAI – The film “Paa”, in which Amitabh Bachchan plays a patient of a rare disorder called progeria is not an educational movie, but in fact an “emotional story about a father and son”, says director R. Balki. While promoting the film along with its stars Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan at an Andheri cinema hall here Wednesday evening, Balki said: “This is a family drama where incidentally Amitabh Bachchan, who is suffering from progeria, plays the role of Abhishek’s son.
Big B ready to do another film with Sujoy Ghosh
October 31st, 2009 more images more imagesMUMBAI – Director Sujoy Ghosh, whose “Aladin” has been slammed by critics, got the surprise of his life when Amitabh Bachchan, who plays the genie in it, offered him much-needed tonic. On seeing how nervous and depressed Ghosh was, Big B impulsively told him: “Okay, go ahead announce your next film with me.” Since then, the director is on cloud nine.
Bihar-based lawyer composes ‘Amitabh Chalisa’
October 12th, 2009 PATNA – After “Lalu Chalisa” and “Nitish Chalisa”, now there is “Amitabh Chalisa”. A Bihar-based lawyer has composed a specially-structured hymn in praise of the Bollywood megastar, who turned 67 recently.
Amitabh Turns 67 on Sunday
October 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI – Amitabh Bachchan has never been busier. The Bollywood megastar, who turns 67 Sunday, has three films lined up for release, is hosting a popular television reality show, is to walk the ramp for a top fashion event – and has no plans to retire in the near future.
I’ll do important roles till 80 like Ashok Kumar: Amitabh (Oct 12 is Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday)
October 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI – Amitabh Bachchan has never been busier. The Bollywood megastar, who turns 67 Monday, has three films lined up for release, is hosting a popular television reality show, is to walk the ramp for a top fashion event – and has no plans to retire in the near future.
Tabu-Amitabh to walk the ramp
October 6th, 2009 Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla have asked Amitabh Bachchan to be the showstopper for their fashion show on 11th October, which also happens to be Amitabh’s birthday. He will be accompanied by his Cheeni Kum co-star Tabu.
I get angry, but don’t show it: Amitabh Bachchan (Interview)
September 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI – 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.
Little Kiran plays Little Amitabh
August 8th, 2009 Kiran Shah, a 53 year old actor of Indian origin who has acted in several Hollywood films since the 1970s, has been chosen to play the five-year old Amitabh Bachchan in Paa. In the movie, Amitabh Bachchan plays a character who suffers from Progeria because of which he ages at an alarming rate.
I would like to be a journalist: Amitabh
May 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI – Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, whose antipathy towards the media is well known, Wednesday said he ‘would like to be a journalist’. ‘I would like to be a journalist.
Composer-singer-actor Himesh Reshammiya, whose last two films bombed at the box office, has done away with his trademark cap, got rid of his nasal twang and is back to prove his acting prowess with a new look in “Radio” that releases this week.