Tag: Amitabh Bachchan

  • ‘With respect, it’s from Pakistan’: Goher Mumtaz, Asim Azhar correct Amitabh Bachchan about viral video

    ‘With respect, it’s from Pakistan’: Goher Mumtaz, Asim Azhar correct Amitabh Bachchan about viral video

    Amitabh Bachchan shared a video on Instagram, showing a little boy with amazing cricket skills. Senior Bachchan praised the boy’s skills, noting that this meant that the future of Indian cricket was in safe hands.

    Well, tiny problem. The boy in the video is not Indian. He’s Pakistani. The video comes from Instagram user Raza Mahar, who shared videos of his toddler nephew playing cricket. In his bio, he mentions that he is from Sindh, Pakistan.

    Pakistani singers Asim Azhar and Goher Mumtaz offered clarification to Bachchan by commenting underneath his Instagram post.

    Mumtaz had written:

    “@amitabhbachchan sir, this kid is from pakistan, saw this a while ago through a Pakistani page with his ID, but future of cricket is in our hands if we agree to play in each other’s country Inshallah …btw, greatest fan of yours ”

    Azhar had written:

    “Dear sir, huge fan from !

    And like my friend @gohermumtazofficial mentioned this kid is from pakistan but you are definitely right on the part where the future is in safe hands for both the sides if we bring back the old days soon where we get to see both stars play on both sides ”

  • Amitabh Bachchan gives health update after being injured on Project K set

    Amitabh Bachchan gives health update after being injured on Project K set

    Amitabh Bachchan fans got bad news earlier in the week when media reports said that the superstar had suffered a rib injury while shooting for his upcoming film ‘Project K’.
    Now, the veteran actor has put fears to rest with a blog post revealing that he was fine, but was feeling glum because the actor had to miss out on Holi celebrations due to his recovery:
    “Languishing in the environs of the home and the prevention from all kinds of physical activity .. the inability to partake in the festivities of the day .. and the gaiety of Holi that was celebrated with such vigour and in such fine fettle , has gone amiss .. has been so for years now ..
    The open house .. the celebratory welcome to all .. the hundreds that drenched themselves with music and dance and camaraderie .. starting early in the day and in a never ending mode till the dawn of the next ..
    those times may never come again .. I hope they do .. but it looks difficult .. at least for the present ..”
    Bachchan also wrote that in gloominess, he had turned to poetry written by his late father and poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, who had written a letter to a fan when they had showered him with praises about his work.
    “When in time and in the time of contemplation .. get back to the words of Babuji .. and pick those gems those elements that reflect his mind .. as in the ☝ above ..
    In the response to a letter written to him , there is talk of one of his poems ‘jeevan ke pahiye ke neeche’ .. under the wheels of life ..
    he expresses his gratitude to the correspondent for the appreciation he gave for the poem , and then expresses a gem :
    ‘tell me what the mistakes and dislikes of my work are .. tell others of the ‘khoobiyaan’ खूबियाँ , the brilliance and the good of my work .. ‘
    then another comes :
    ‘they that call me Maha Kavi .. the greatest Poet ..महाकवि , the great the best .. i feel they be sarcastic towards me .. what evil have I done to be given sarcastic reference’”

  • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan under fire over non-payment of land tax

    Aishwarya Rai Bachchan under fire over non-payment of land tax

    Bollywood star Aishwarya Bachchan was served notice over non-payment of agricultural tax. The tax amounting to INR 21,960 was pending on a 1-hectare land which she owns in Adwadi village of Sinnar taluka of Nashik district. Reportedly, even after repeated reminders and opportunities by the district administration of Nashik, she allegedly avoided paying the tax for an entire assessment year.

    Not only Aishwarya but around 1200 property owners were issued notices by the Sinnar Tehsil Office. As per the latest update, her legal advisor has responded to the notice and will clear the dues today.

    “Legal advisor of the actress met us today and told us that the tax will be paid by tomorrow,” Sinnar tehsildar Eknath Bangale informed The Indian Express on January 17. Further speaking to the media publication, Bangale said, “She has invested in a windmill. The land was bought in 2009. She has paid the tax for all these years. Only the tax for this particular assessment year is pending.”

    He added, “Our revenue assessment year starts in August. We have sent her a demand notice twice but there was no response. Now on January 9, we have again sent a notice to her to pay the tax. We had given her 10 days’ time, but now her advisor told us that the tax will be paid by tomorrow.”

    On the work front, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was last seen in last year’s Ponniyin Selvan 1, directed by Mani Ratnam. She played the roles of Nandini and Mandakini Devi. The actress will reprise the roles in the sequel Ponniyin Selvan 2, which is set for April 2023 release.

    Panama Scandal

    The Dhoom 2 star hit the headlines last year as she was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in New Delhi to appear before them in the Panama Papers leak case.

    The actor reached the ED office in Jam Nagar in New Delhi on Monday in afternoon. Now, after 6 hours of questioning, Aishwarya was snapped leaving the ED office.

    Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. File photo

    As per a report, the Dhoom 2 star arrived at the ED office on Monday for a probe regarding the alleged forex violations as per the Panama Papers. 

    Aishwarya leaves ED office 1

    The Fanney Khan diva, whose name came up in the matter, had reportedly submitted all the documents in connection with the alleged forex violations related to the Panama Papers.

    Aishwarya leaves ED office 2

    After questioning for almost 5 hours, Aishwarya was snapped leaving from the ED office premise on Monday evening. She was summoned earlier as well in the same matter.

    However, she had twice asked for more time from ED in the case. The actress can be seen being escorted by security in the photos.

    The media could be seen waiting for the her outside the ED office. 

  • Fact Check: Ranveer Singh set to replace Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Don 3’?

    Fact Check: Ranveer Singh set to replace Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Don 3’?

    Bollywood buffs created a frenzy on social media when director Farhan Akhtar revealed that he is working on the script for Don 3. However, there has been overwhelming speculation about the cast of the much-awaited film.

    As per Indian media, the third installment of the acclaimed franchise will have Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan in key roles with Ranveer Singh playing an extended cameo.

    Contrary to social media speculation, Singh will not be replacing SRK in the film but will be doing a special part to make the film even bigger.

    Amitabh Farhan Ranveer

    A source revealed to Filmfare, “Farhan had an ambitious idea of getting Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan together in the third installment. Interestingly, Bachchan was the lead in the original Don (1978). It had a different ending and showed the good-natured Vijay surviving and Don dying, while SRK’s version showed vice versa. Hence, it’s not clear whether or not Big B was supposed to play the role from the original version. However, Farhan definitely had thought of casting Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan in Don 3.”

    Amitabh Farhan Ranveer

    Farhan is currently crafting a special part for the Bajirao Mastani star who is currently the biggest young superstar in Bollywood. Well, the fans surely can’t wait for the official announcement of the film.

  • ‘What’s wrong with the girls?’: Celebrities give shocking reactions on Aamir Liaquat’s third marriage with Syeda Dania

    ‘What’s wrong with the girls?’: Celebrities give shocking reactions on Aamir Liaquat’s third marriage with Syeda Dania

    Politician and TV personality Aamir Liaquat Hussain has tied the knot for the third time. The Aalim Online host took to his Instagram to share the picture with his third wife, Syeda Dania Shah.

    He mentioned that, “Last night I tied the knot with, Syeda Dania Shah, 18, she belongs to an honourable Najeeb ut Tarfain “Sadaat” Family of Lodhran, South Punjab, Saraiki lovely, charming, simple and darling. I would like to request all of my well wishers, please pray for us, I have just passed the dark tunnel, it was a wrong turn.” he wrote in the post.”

    Celebrities from the local entertainment industry have shared their take on social media.

    Arsalan Naseer congratulated him and even added a funny analysis that university students don’t have a similar luck in context of their grades.

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    The Chupke Chupke star posted another humorous caption.

    Actor Adeel Chaudhry compared Aamir to his fictional character from the drama serial Fasiq.

    Faysal Qureshi’s better half Sana expressed her amusement on the latest development.

    Jawani Phir Nahi Aani hero Ahmad Ali Butt shared a meme.

  • Ten Bollywood superstars who love Pakistani dramas

    Ten Bollywood superstars who love Pakistani dramas

    Pakistani dramas have been appreciated by many famous Indian celebrities especially ever since the Zee Zindagi channel started airing the dramas in India.

    Here is a list of 10 Indian superstars, who love Pakistani dramas:

    Amitabh Bachchan

    While talking to BBC Urdu Amitabh Bachchan shared how he felt about Pakistani dramas and also about Pakistani actors and singers coming to India to work. He said, ”I like it when people from Pakistan come to work in India. We have seen the work done in Pakistan. The drama serials that are shown on Pakistani television are exceptional. A channel in India is dedicated to showing Pakistani drama serials which are very fine and I accept the fact that Pakistani TV serials are far superior to those which are being made in India. The artist in Pakistan are brilliant too. Even very long ago many Pakistani serials were extraordinary.”

    Neetu Kapoor

    Neetu Kapoor is an avid Pakistani drama viewer and she loves some Pakistani actors such as “Fawad, Mawra and Saba”. She even went on to the sets of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil to meet Fawad after seeing Zindagi Gulzar Hai.

    While talking to Daily Pakistan, Neetu Kapoor, wife of the late actor Rishi Kapoor, sent out a special message for Saba Qamar while revealing that she’s her greatest fan of acting. “You know Saba! I am your greatest fan, I think you are outstanding,” she exclaimed. Adding to it further, she said; “I watch all of your Pakistani serials. I follow you all the time and I think you are absolutely amazing.” Now, that is indeed a compliment!

    Kajol

    In an interview for with a local media outlet of Pakistan, Kajol once said: “My mother-in-law follows them (Pakistani Dramas) religiously on this channel called Cine Dosti. I have managed to watch a few episodes with her and was really impressed. They have good content and the language is extremely pleasant to hear.” She shared that Indian television producers have a lot to learn from Pakistani dramas, which are much shorter and crisper in comparison. “They finish one story in 15 episodes, which is fabulous and makes it very interesting to watch.”

    R. Madhavan

    Indian Actor, who is famously known for his role in 3 Idiots, once praised Pakistani dramas in an interview with The Express Tribune. Speaking about Pakistani dramas, he said, “I think they’re phenomenal. They’ve caught on really well and the people are relating to them. There’s so much that’s common in both the countries.” adding, “I’m a huge fan of some of the actors there and the movies from there.”

    Kirron Kher

    Kirron Kher, who has also worked in Pakistan, giving an interview to Express Tribune, said that Pakistani dramas are unparalleled. She also hoped to work with actors the likes of Mahira Khan, Sanam Saeed and Fahad Mustafa on TV. She said that she feels such collaborations would churn out interesting content for audiences of both the countries.

    Zarina Wahab

    Veteran Bollywood actress Zarina Wahab, in a Whatsapp message, praised Ahsan Khan for his work in Qayamat, writing: “As Rashid, you are too much… Excellent work.” Written by Sarwat Nazir and directed by Ali Faizan, Qayamat features Neelam Muneer, Haroon Shahid, Saba Faisal, Shabbir Jan and Amar Khan besides Khan.

    Alia Bhatt

    Preparing herself for an incredible role of a lifetime, Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt revealed that she took inspiration for her character in Kalank from Pakistani actor Sanam Saeed’s Kashaf in TV drama Zindagi Gulzar Hai.

    Vidya Balan

    Vidya loves Pakistani dramas and she even tweeted about Fahad Mustafa-Sanam Baloch starrer Kankar on twitter.

    Karan Wahi

    Karan took to his Instagram stories and appreciated drama Suno Chanda. Praising the drama, he wrote: “Kamal Drama. Hai Yaar”

    Meera Chopra

    Bollywood Actress Meera Chopra, who is a cousin of Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra praised Humayun Saeed & Ayeza Khan starrer Mere Paas Tum Ho. The actress was massively impressed by Humayun and Adnan Siddiqui’s performance in the drama. She turned to her social media handle and wrote, “Watching Meray Pass Tum Ho, finding the show extremely slow. But both these men Humayun Saeed and Adnan Siddiqui, you guys are amazing. Can’t help to hate one and love the other, what performances. I’ve become fan for life.”

  • Amitabh Bachchan’s office gets flooded as Cyclone Tauktae hits Mumbai

    Amitabh Bachchan’s office gets flooded as Cyclone Tauktae hits Mumbai

    Amitabh Bachchan’s office in Mumbai was flooded after Cyclone Tauktae hit India’s coastal city on Monday.

    Read more – Massive dust storm, rain hits parts of Karachi

    The Bollywood superstar shared the news with his fans through his blog, in which he wrote that his office, Janak, was flooded after the storm and heavy rains and that the “sheds and shelters for some staff” were “blown away”.

    “There is an eerie silence in the midst of the cyclone,” wrote the actor in his blog. “The pounding and the lashing rains all day. Trees fell, leakages all over, flooding in the vulnerable Janak office. Impromptu plastic cover sheets still in prep for the heavy monsoon rain, ripped apart. Sheds and shelters for some staff blown away.”

    Bachchan also praised his staff for rushing to rescue the situation, calling them “simply amazing in such conditions.”

    The actor said that he thanked them for working in the trickling downpour by offering them clothes from his closet, as a result of which they are now moving “proudly as Chelsea and Jaipur Pink Panther supporters”.

    Earlier, Bachchan has also extended prayers for everyone be safe and protected during the cyclone.

  • VIDEO: Adnan Siddiqui pays a tribute to Indian movie ‘Silsila’ with his flute

    It is no secret that actor Adnan Siddiqui is fond of playing the flute and he recently revealed what drew him to it. The actor recently posted a video of himself playing a song from the Indian movie Silsila featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan and Rekha, expressing his love for the film.

    “This soothing melody is from Silsila, one of my most favourite films by a much-loved director, the king of romance, Yash Chopra,” wrote Adnan in the caption.

    “I can still watch the love triangle that stoked quite a controversy back in the 80s, countless times,” continued Siddiqui. “The story is timeless and the way Amitabh Bachchan jee, Jaya jee and Rekha jee have acted in this emotional rollercoaster, is an actor’s delight.”

    “Despite intense emotions of passion, longing, love, heartbreak, agony as the mainstay of the movie, they simmer through Silsila, not for a moment, in your face.”

    Admiring Big B, Adnan said: “And then we had Mr Bachchan lending his deep, rich baritone to the liltingly painful Neela Aasman. He is one artist whose professional acumen I admire a lot. He has sung only a handful of songs but all the choices stand out. As if he knows intuitively that these lyrics and this composition will be best suited to his voice.”

    Adnan also shared a video of himself and Bilal Maqsood doing ‘Jugalbandi’ on Adnan’s rendition of Neela Aasman.

    “How about both of us oldies forming a new band,” remarked Adnan to Bilal, who recently parted ways with Strings.

  • 19 years of K3G: Looking back at the film’s most iconic dialogues

    19 years of K3G: Looking back at the film’s most iconic dialogues

    It has been 19 years since Karan Johar’s iconic Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham released. The film went on to redefine pop culture and is a favourite in all desi households. In fact, some dialogues from the film have become part of our everyday conversations.

    To mark the film’s anniversary, Johar posted a lovely flashback, saying: “19 years of K3G. I continue to be eternally grateful for the abundant love that continues to come our way. This film will always be a blessing in my filmography.”

    “Thank you for all memes, memories and moments in the past 19 years,” added the director.

    The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor Khan in leading roles, with Rani Mukerji appearing in an extended special appearance.

    On the film’s 19th anniversary, here’s taking a look back at some of the film’s memorable dialogues:

    1. Keh diya na … bas keh diya!

    2. Paisa toh har koi kama leta hai … lekin izzat kamana sabke bas ki baat nahi

    3. Dosti ke alava bhi kuch rishtey hote hai … kuch rishtey joh hum samajhte nahi … kuch rishtey joh hum samajhna nahi chahte … kuch rishtey jinka koi naam nahi hota, sirf ehsaas hota hai … kuch rishtey jinki koi deewar nahi hoti, sarhad nahi hoti … aaise rishtey joh dil ke rishtey hote hai, pyar ke rishtey hote hai, mohabbat ke rishtey hote hai .

    4. Zindagi mein agar kuch banna ho, kuch haasil karna ho, kuch jeetna ho … toh hamesha dil ki suno … aur agar dil bhi koi jawab na de toh aankhen band karke apni maa aur papa ka naam lo … phir dekhna har manzil paar kar jaoge, har mushkil aasaan ho jayegi … jeet tumhari hogi, sirf tumhari

    5. Lucknow da kurta, Pathani salwar … tab lage mard, varna lage bekaar

    6. Mere saath prom jaane ke liye tum sabko teen departments mein brilliant hona chahiye … and that is good looks, good looks and good looks

    7. Kabhi kabhi aisa kyun hota hai … ki paraye bhi apne lagne lagte hain

    8. Maafi maange se koi chota barra nahi hota … aur joh maaf kar deta hai uska dil bahut barra hota hai

    9. Ek da vada dil aur duje de vade vade bill

    10. Tussi barre mazaaki ho… barre mazaaki ho

    11. Subah subah shuru ho gayi Madonna

    12. Hey Poo, Movie tonight? Tell me how it was…

    13. What are we waiting for? Christmas?

    14. Chandu ke chacha ne Chandu ki chachi ko chandani raat pay chandi chowk pai chandni ki chamach say chatni chattai.

    15. Mom… Take a chill pill

  • Abhishek Bachchan responds to reports of Big B being injured and hospitalized

    Abhishek Bachchan responds to reports of Big B being injured and hospitalized

    Social media was recently abuzz with rumours that the Big B of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan is injured and in the hospital.

    Responding to the rumours, Amitabh’s son Abhishek Bachchan was quoted telling Spotboye that he and his family are entirely clueless about where the reports had come from and questioned those asking him for a clarification.

    He said: “I ask because he’s sitting right in front of me. That must be his duplicate in the hospital.”

    Fans were worried for the actor after reports of him being injured and hospitalised emerged considering he recovered from coronavirus just a few months back.