Big B gets 1 million likes on the first day of joining Facebook

Good News for Amitabh Bachchan fans. Bollywood Superstar is now a part of social networking site Facebook.

According to media sources, Bachchan is considered as a fan lover. He is among those celebrities, who like to keep him linked with the fans.

After joining Face book, Bachchan tweeted, “Yipee! I am on FaceBook! My ID: FaceBook.com/AmitabhBachchan, And!! Its close to 8 lakhs in half an hour!! Keep it coming, Baby.”

Bachchan activated his Facebook account on Tuesday and with in an hour he received more than 0.8 million likes.

Superstar uploaded a video on Facebook, in which he said, “Hello everybody! This is Amitabh Bachchan and I just want all of you to know that now I am on Facebook and this is a welcome device. The way the digital world is going is just unbelievable. And I thought that I would use facebook to connect with all my well- wishers yet again.”

“Lovely to have you here and we shall be seeing each other and you will get to know more about me and my daily activities where I go, what I do though this wonderful medium. Thanks for being with me on Facebook and we will be with you very shortly. Thank you,” added by him.

Famous Actor is already associated with twitter, blog and other social networking sites. He wants his fans to keep on increasing.

KBC 6 Coming Soon...

The makers of the popular game show featuring Amitabh Bachchan, 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', are back with sixth season, likely to start in September or August-end.

KBC is the Indian version of the UK game show `Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'. It was first aired in 2000, and marked Bachchan's TV debut. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan tried to fill his shoes in the third edition, but the Big B later returned to anchor the fourth and fifth seasons.

With `the power of knowledge' as the central theme, the makers of the show today announced `Sirf Gyaan Hi Aapko Aapka Haq Dila Sakta Hai' as the communication theme for the sixth season.

"The challenge was how we should take the philosophy to the next level. We came up with `Gyaan hi aapko aapka...' because it is a great factor to empower people. One of the most important parts of the show is how do we democratize the entire KBC," said Danish Khan, Senior Vice President & Marketing head, SET.

Bachchan underwent an abdominal surgery in February and was advised rest for sometime. There were reports that he might not host the show, but he is back. "There is nobody like Mr Bachchan. His appeal transcends across all age groups. He can relate and connect with people of all backgrounds. His command over the language - both Hindi, English and many other local languages, his humility and sincerity are the factors that drive his popularity," Khan said.

The show will be aired on prime time on Sony. "We can't tell the exact slot as we are brainstorming the right time. But certainly it will be a prime time slot," he said.

Amitabh Bachchan holding Olympic Torch - London Olympics 2012

Bollywood Superstar Amitabh Bachchan carried the Olympic 2012 Torch in London at Southwark this morning. On the 69th day of the Olympic relay,  69 year old Big B in a white tracksuit, covered the 300 meters distance as the crowd cheered the star. Celebs like Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor and  Karan Johar have already confirmed to attend the Olympics, which will be held from 27th July to 12th August in London.

The streets were packed with people cheering and taking pictures as the “Big B” jogged past.
“Faced many situations where enormity of crowd and its response was unbelievable. But today with Olympic torch it was indescribable,” he tweeted afterwards.

“It is not a flame you hold, it is the pride of 1.25 billion people of India. ”In times when humanity tears each other apart, it was special to be in an event that brought communities together… beyond all else.”

Thief enters Bachchan's bungalow, steals Rs 8,000

Mumbai: He was able to swipe just Rs 8,000, but managed to give some anxious moments to Bollywood’s first family. Early in the morning on July 20, Dilip Kevat scaled the wall of Jalsa — the bungalow of Amitabh Bachchan — overcame the nets placed to stop intruders, and got into the house with the intention of robbery. While he was sifting through the belongings, he was spotted by one of the family members, who raised an alarm and called security. The guards soon caught the person and later handed him over to Juhu police.

Cops said that while frisking him they found Rs 8,000 from the accused. Sources say that the crook is in police custody and is being questioned. He recently arrived here from Uttar Pradesh and knew it was Amitabh Bachchan’s house.

Deewar no bar!

"He had mounted the rear wall and then jumped onto the balcony. He found some cash inside a room and took it. He was then detected and caught by security."

Deputy commissioner of police (Zone IX) Pratap Dighavkar said, “He has been sent to police custody for 14 days. We found that he had no intention of harming anyone. He found some loose cash and picked it up. The security guards caught him and handed him over to the police.”

Bachchan bol

Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan wrote on his blog, “Spent some anxious moments yesterday since we had a break in! The guy was caught and is with the police now under investigation. Seems like a professional, for he had entered the most sensitive area of the house, Jalsa."

"Cops and security are in overdrive now. In the end nothing is secure, irrespective of how much precaution one takes," Bachchan added.


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Crowd showed scant respect for Rajesh Khanna's funeral: Amitabh Bachchan

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is unhappy with the way crowd behaved during Rajesh Khanna's funeral procession.

Tweeting his anger, Big B wrote: "The funeral of Rajesh Khanna was poignant and crowded... the crowds were in throngs, with scant respect for the situation... pity !!"

While one would expect the crowd to comprise of fans of Rajesh Khanna who had come to pay last respects to the late superstar, Big B thinks otherwise.

"For the crowds it is always a moment of an event to see so many stars assemble... not one of respect to him that passed away," tweeted Amitabh.

Rajesh Khanna, fondly called Kaka by his family and friends, passed away Wednesday morning following a liver infection. He was 69.

The Bollywood's first superstar was laid to rest at the Vile Parle crematorium Thursday. His grandson Aarav lit the pyre.

Happy to be cleared of Bofors taint: Amitabh Bachchan

Mumbai: Expressing happiness over his name being cleared in the Bofors payoff scam, mega-star Amitabh Bachchan, however, said Wednesday that he is 'pained' that it came after 25 years. 

Speaking to reporters here, Bachchan welcomed the revelations made by the Swedish investigators in the Bofors case. He said he had "lived with humiliation and loss of reputation" all these years.

"I am happy that the truth has emerged after 25 years," he said. 

However, he wished that his father, the late Harivanshrai Bachchan, had lived to see this development. "My family knew the truth on Bofors all along, from day one," Bachchan said. 

"My father once asked if I was really involved in the scandal. I wish this disclosure would have happened when he was alive," he added. 

Bachchan's reactions came in response to fresh revelations in the Bofors case in which Swedish investigator Sten Lindstrom said that the case against actor and then Congress MP and his family was planted in Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter by Indian investigators. 

"From the very day we have maintained that we were innocent, for 25 years my as well as my family's name bore the brunt of the scandal of which I was never a part of," he said. 

He, however, wondered as to why Lindstorm cleared his name only now. He said he quit politics only because he could not get used to it. "I left before the Bofors scandal broke, but some people tried to link my exit from politics to the scandal," he said. 

Earlier, Bachchan had said on his blog that 25 years after the incident, "I read today from one that pioneered accusation and investigation, of innocence". 

"No one shall be able to understand or even remotely fathom, the hours and days and months and years of the anguish of petulant blame that I had to go through. But will it really interest another? No it shall not," he wrote. 

The Bofors case dates back to 1986, when Swiss arms manufacturer Bofors landed a Rs 1,500 crore contract to supply 155 mm howitzers to India. A year later, Swiss media began reporting that the company had paid massive kickbacks to Indian politicians, including then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, and defence officials. 

Lindstrom now says there is no evidence to show Rajiv Gandhi was bribed.

By : IBNLive

Big B to be honoured at Pune film fest

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured at the 10th Pune International Film Festival to be held here Jan 12-19.

'The Pune Film Festival wishes to honour me for my contribution to cinema and I find that most embarrassing, for the truth is that I really have not contributed at all,' Amitabh posted on his blog bigb.bigadda.com.

The list of those being honoured includes legendary singer Asha Bhosle and actor Sachin Pilgaonkar. While Asha will be awarded for her invaluable contribution to the Indian cinema, Sachin will receive the honour for completing 50 years in the Indian film industry.

As many as 250 films will be screened on 10 screens across the city during the festival.

IANS

Amitabh Bachchan can't wait to see the baby now!

New Delhi: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, whose daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai is expected to give birth mid-November, can't wait to see the new arrival and says he is enjoying the hustle bustle in the house. 

"The family gathers together from all over as we wait for the 'arrival' ... Greatest joy for me - a full house and the 'chahel - pahel' (hustle bustle)," the 69-year-old posted on micro-blogging site Twitter. 

Aishwarya is expecting her first child with actor-husband Abhishek Bachchan. 

Apart from waiting excitedly for the baby, Amitabh also took some time off to watch Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Rockstar which released Friday and the actor says he is impressed with the entire team. 

"It's late but not without cause... just back from Rockstar and living in the brilliance of all - Imtiaz Ali, Ranbir, AR and Nargis... Still with Rockstar and its beauty," he further posted. 

Directed by Imtiaz Ali, Rockstar chronicles the journey of an aspiring singer Janardhan Jakhar, who wants to make it big in the music world. It introduces two new faces - Pakistani-American model Nargis Fakhri and Brazilian model Moufid Aziz.

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If Amitabh Bachchan can smoke, why can’t I: Riya Sen

Riya Sen is excited about her upcoming movie with Vinay Pathak and claims that smoking and drinking on-screen is not wrong if the script demands it.

Riya asserts that she will never endorse cigarettes and alcohol. However, she won’t mind doing it in films, if the script demands it and talking about the same, she said, “Yes, I will never endorse such brands, but I have no issues doing it in movies if the script demands it. If Amitabh Bachchan can do it, why can’t I?”

Riya also confessed that she doesn’t follow a strict diet plan and cannot keep herself away from food.

Indian Actors a Recognizable Force Overseas: Big B

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS): Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is set to make his Hollywood debut with Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby", says larger numbers of the global population watch Indian movies as opposed to Hollywood and that Indian actors are a recognizable force outside the country.

"Indian actors are a recognizable force outside Indian shores as well. I may be wrong in my assessment here, but it has been statistically proven that a larger number of the world population watches Indian movies as opposed to Hollywood - 3.8 billion to 3.2 billion," Big B posted on his blog Bigb.bigadda.com. 

The 68-year-old also said that there are many Indian stars who get more attention than their Hollywood counterparts in international projects.

"Stars from India getting global celebrity managers is an individual decision. Perhaps you are unaware, but many already do. Hollywood is a richer entity and has the advantage of a more universal language, but there are several examples that I have been personally witness to, where the Indian stars, with all due respect, has garnered greater notice than his Hollywood counterpart," he added.

However Amitabh, who will be making a special appearance in "The Great Gatsby", feels it is obvious that in a Hollywood project, American actors will always get prominence.

"At the end of the day we must remember a most basic fact. We are the Indian film industry and they are Hollywood from America. There shall always be a prominence to American actors in Hollywood, just as there is a prominence of Indian actors in Indian films. A ShahRukh, Salman or Aamir may well be an unknown face in one of the towns in midwest USA, but so would a Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise in Yavatmal or Giridih," he posted.

"How many foreign stars have you noticed gaining prominence in Hollywood apart from that odd Omar Sharif, Jackie Chan or Bruce Lee? Even British artists, which really should be considered, nationwise, as individuals from the same community, have a limited presence. 

"And how many Hollywood stars do we see in our films? Forget Hollywood, even artists from regional cinema in India have a rare presence in our own films - Hindi film artists in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam or Bengali films and vice versa," he added.

Big B Books Desai Sets Appeal Forever!

Emotion suffused the air and tears flowed copiously, as a choked Nitin Chandrakant Desai stood on the dias, unabashedly expressing his sentiments. And the whole adage about real men not crying can now be safely be tossed into the back of beyond.

Having completed a glorious 25 years in cinebiz as set designer, Nitin Chandrakant Desai, National Award bagging set specialist had reason to beam as his biography 'Adhunik Yugacha Vishwakarma' penned by editor Mandar Joshi ( Sakal Group of Publications & ICPPL) was released on August 8, 2011 at a memorable event convened within the five star confines of a suburban Mumbai hotel.

A show reel illumining the repertoire of the four time National Award winner ( Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, Hum De Chuke Sanam, Devdas and Lagaan) that spans close to 109 films, a host of serials and foreign flicks as well (Slumdog Millionaire, Salaam Bombay), anchored by Mrinal Kulkarni and Makarand Deshpande sufficed to spotlight the path- breaking oeuvre of the set specialist.

Extending the honours was Chief Guest Amitabh Bachchan, looking natty as usual in Armani attire (or was it Hugo Boss, who cares… terrific, either way) seated amid a posse of celebs: Vidhu Vinod Chopra, art director Nitish Roy ( Desai's unofficial Guru), politico Uddhav Thackeray, Kiran Shantaram, Feroz Abbas Khan, Ketan Mehta and Manmohan Shetty, among others.

Chopra described him as being "extra sincere", a young assistant to Roy on the sets of his Parinda, who was keen to "put cotton behind the wooden panels of the ship" used in his flick, coz' Nitin had read that "cotton was definitely used." In a fitting tribute, Chopra asserted that he was "still putting cotton", as his sincerity never ever flagged.

While director Feroz ( Gandhi My Father) hailed Nitin as a "boy from a humble background" who was "never short on madness", Mehta (Rang Rasiya) lauded him as being one "who dreamt the biggest dreams" and fructified them into reality on the strength of his genius and intrepid stance.

His visage was flooded with tears… as Nitin thanked "everybody connected with my success", terming Bachchan as a "living God who has always encouraged me"… and post book release, prostrated himself at the feet of the veteran icon!

Holding forth on Desai, Bachchan also "warned" other actors to be careful, ribbing Nitin since he'd also "turned actor with a Marathi film."

Delving into flashback mode, Bachchan ferreted out an anecdote… when he'd stepped in to inaugurate the 32 acre spread ND Studio at Karjat.

"When I'd come there, I saw that there were various beautiful statues of several Gods and Goddesses that he had made. Nitin told me that after I'd inaugurated the studio, he'd have them sent over to my house."

Added Big B significantly, "Today, they occupy place of pride in my house. Some of them are also there at the gym where I exercise every morning, at around 5 a.m. Prior to my workout, I bow to the idols everyday. But in very many ways… I also bow to the genius of Nitin Chandrakant Desai."

Big B upset with Mayawati diktat on Aarakshan

Amitabh Bachchan and director Prakhash Jha have been told they cannot meet with students in Lucknow on Thursday to discuss their new film, Aarakshan.

Mr Bachchan is one of the stars of the movie which examines the issue of reservation based on caste. Currently in Patna to promote the film, Mr Bachchan tweeted several times to express his disappointment:

"And now the bad news .. our Lucknow trip tomorrow cancelled because the U.P administration withdraws all permission to conduct promo."

"The administration does not allow us to enter the city..unofficial reports by police say they have instructions to arrest us if we do."

"They say it is a sensitive subject and do not want us to enter the city even...without even seeing the film, duly Censored ?? Strange"

Mr Bachchan then tweets that Delhi would be the next stop for the film's promotion.

"But we must follow the law of the land .. and the principles that our Constitution is based on .. will go straight to Delhi now."

Mayawati's government had said that the discussion with students could pose a potential law and order problem. In a letter, officials said that the scheduled meeting at Lucknow University could provoke protests by political parties.

The film also stars Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Manoj Bajpai. It releases on August 12.

"My film is not political at all; it is based on the status of higher education in our country today. But I don't know there is some kind of apprehension; there are leaders who are worried about the outcome of the film. Nobody has contacted me, or asked me to show the film. The Censor Board has already seen it and approved it," said director Prakash Jha.

Saif, Deepika to appear on KBC 5

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone will appear as special guests on the fifth season of the game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', which starts off August 15 with megastar Amitabh Bachchan as the host.

'One interesting candidate and the entire anxiety of the working of the show just flies past .. we had a few today and tomorrow is another day .. let us hope that all goes well .. the second episode towards the evening will have invites to Saif and Deepika .. who come to promote their film and mine as well - 'Aarakshan' !!!'Amitabh posted on his blog bigb.bigadda.com.

'In many ways, the philosophy of the film and that of KBC is quite similar. Given opportunity, even the lesser privileged shall prosper. Or at least have the capacity to prosper,' he wrote.

However, Mumbai rains played spoilsport as the production unit had to stall the shooting of the show several times due to the noise of the rain.

'The rains have been incessant.. and so harsh that we had to stop shooting KBC at times, because of the noise factor. But all in all a most satisfying day ... harsh and hard, but satisfactory,' Amitabh said.

Saif had previously appeared with actress Preity Zinta in the second season of the show, while Deepika came as a guest last year although she didn't play.

Bollywood's First Families

Bollywood is a place where, on a daily basis, thousands of aspiring actors strive to become actors but only few of them make it to the top. 

In an industry where most stars belong to families with a 'filmy' background some of them are lucky to be on top without any filmy background or a godfather.

However, the legacy of filmy families is still followed and it is not a hard task to land a film which is why, belonging to such a family really counts in Bollywood.

In this respect, we bring forth a list of some powerful families that seem to rule Bollywood.

The Kapoors

When it comes to famous Bollywood families, the first one to strike your mind would probably be the Kapoor family. The legacy was started by Prithviraj Kapoor who came to Mumbai to fulfill his dream of being a part of Hindi movies. After a successful run in Bollywood, his sons, the legendary, Raj Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor came forth and leterally ruled over it for almost three decades. Then came the turn of Raj Kapoor's sons Randhir, Rajiv and Rishi Kapoor of whom, Rishi was the most successful in the the industry.

Taking up the Bollywood reins after them was Karisma Kapoor who went on to become one of the top actresses of her time. After Karisma, its younger siblings, Kareena and Ranbir Kapoor who are currently the hottest properties of the Hindi film industry.

The Roshans

The man who gave birth to the Roshan family tree in Bollywood was erstwhile music composer Roshan Lal Nagrath, father of Rakesh and Rajesh Roshan. Better known as Roshan, he composed music for quite a number of films like 'Barsaat Ki Raat' and 'Taj Mahal', and was a successful music director of his time. His two sons carried forward his name with Rakesh Roshan taking up acting and Rajesh Roshan, stepping into his father's shoes as a music director.

After Rakesh and Rajesh Roshan, the responsibility of keeping the Roshan flag flying in Bollywood lies solely on the shoulders of Rakesh Roshan's son, Hrithik Roshan. Hrithik is not only a successful actor but one of the most sought after superstar in the industry.

The Bachchans

The Bachchan family is considered to be the first family of Bollywood despite not having a huge line-up of Bollywood stars like the Kapoors. The Bachchan family, initially, comprised of actors Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan and their son, Abhishek Bachchan. However, this family got a huge boost after Aishwarya Rai became a part of this clan after her marriage to Abhishek Bachchan.

Now, with the announcement of her pregnancy, we're guessing that another generation of the Bachchan family is on its way to take Bollywood by storm.

The Deols

Dharmendra started his very own family tree in Bollywood with his children following in his footsteps very easily. His sons, from his first marriage, took up acting and tasted success. 

However Sunny Deol was much more successful than younger brother Bobby Deol. Esha Deol, his daughter from his second marriage to Hema Malini, is also an actress but not a successful one. In fact, Esha is making her comeback in her mother's directorial, 'Tell Me O Khuda'.

Also a part of the Deol family is Abhay Deol, who is the nephew of Dharmendra. Despite being a part of the family, Abhay is totally different from the rest of his cousins. Instead of action oriented roles and commercial films, Abhay opts for unconventionality in his roles and films. We can easily say, that Abhay Deol is the best actor that the Deol family has produced.

The Mukherjees

When we talk about the Mukherjee family, we instantly think of Kajol, her sister Tanisha and Rani Mukherjee. However, the Mukherjee family goes a long way down in Bollywood history. The family's tryst with Bollywood began with Sha Mukherjee, the founder of the famed Filmistan studios.

His five sons followed him into the industry, one of whom was 60's actor Joy Mukherjee. Shomu Mukherjee, who was a writer/producer/director, married Tanuja who, on the other hand, belonged to the Samarth family and was the younger sister of one of the most celebrated actress of Bollywood, Nutan.

Tanuja's daughters, Kajol and Tanisha also went on to act in movies with Kajol achieving superstardom. Her cousin, Rani Mukherjee is also a sought after actress in Bollywood and like Kajol, she too has created a niche for herself.

The Khans

No, we're not talking about the 'Khans' of the industry but only one family that has contributed to and gained from Bollywood to a great extent. The Khan family being mentioned here is the one started by noted script-writer Salim Khan, more famous as Salman Khan's father today. In collaboration with Javed Akhtar, Salim Khan churned out massive hits like 'Sholay', 'Zanjeer', 'Seeta Aur Geeta' and 'Mr. India'. His second marriage was with yesteryear dancer/actress Helen.

All sons, Salman, Arbaaz and Sohail took to acting but only Salman Khan made it big in the industry. Presently, he holds the record of churning out some of the biggest hits in the past few years and is also the highest paid actor in Bollywood reportedly. After an unsuccessful run in the industry, Arbaaz Khan struck gold with his first production 'Dabangg'.

Another member of the Khan clan who is quite a hot property in the industry is Arbaaz Khan's wife, Malaika Arora-Khan. Her item numbers are always a rage and she is a leading fashionista in the film industry. Apart from being a fully filmy clan, this family is a tight-knit one. (MensXP.com)

Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham sequel soon

Karan Johar has confirmed a tabloid that is, in fact, trying to make a sequel to the hit 2001 Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham. The rest will be presented in the original cast - Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor.

"It's a viable idea. I'm not opposed to it. It would be a brave, if I do," Karan says Mumbai Mirror.

The cast is also all excited about the sequel.

"It's very strange. But all six core members of the cast is so dear to me now as they were 10 years ago when I made the film. I'm sure they are also charged for the sequel, as I am, "said Karan, after unveiling his plans about the sequel.

The idea was planted in his head, one of them.

'Big B made him understand that a suite was not only possible but desirable. Mr. Bachchan also said that Karan could not remove it, "said a source at the tabloid.

Amitabh Bachchan has finally looks his way. 69-year-old actor has already blogged about how he would like to see Raichand family saga, would be carried forward. Recently it was shown that the sequel would be to examine the brothers' life after the split.

"And 'the story of brothers and growth problems that arise in their self-understanding and operation of the business empire, the father of a split in them, and so on ..."

It may be that the Big B's request led him to abandon the idea further. But what could be more attractive is the fact that the sequel, as a double Dhamaal, Murder 2 and Golmaal have done much better than most of the original films.

We will wait to see if they can remove Raichand family again.

 

'Aarakshan' is not dergatory to Scheduled Castes in any way

Filmmaker Prakash Jha wants to have a discussion and dispel the doubts of the National Commission of Scheduled Castes (NCSC), which has sought to see his film "Aarakshan" even before the censor board watches it. The panel wants to confirm that the film has not misinterpreted the constitutional provision for reservations of the socially backward classes. Jha said, having high regard for the commission, he is ready to have a linear discussion to dispel their doubts before arriving at any decision on their demand. "I have heard that they have some doubts. We want to know what doubt they have for which they want to see the film even before the censor board, before the release of the film." "It's a very honorable commission, who are working for human rights and the socially backward classes. I'd like to dispel any suspicions or doubts that they may have. First we should sit together and discuss their doubt, then only I would be able to take any decision," Jha told. Releasing Aug 12, "Aarakshan" is a high voltage socio-political drama based on the most controversial policies of caste-based reservations in government jobs and educational institutions. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Manoj Bajpai, Deepika Padukone, Pratieik Babbar and Tanvi Azmi play pivotal roles in the film.

Train citizens in anti-terror acts: Amitabh Bachchan

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has urged people to act as policemen and suggested initiating an anti-terror training programme that would help them to fight terrorism and protect themselves.

The actor said he would be the first one to join the anti-terror training programme. His comments come in the wake of the three serial blasts that killed 17 people and injured 131 in Mumbai Wednesday.

"Each one of us will have to become a 'policeman' .. look, notice, observe, feel, sense the danger in every step and report," the 68-year-old posted on microblogging site Twitter.

"Yes the security forces will always be needed, but when vulnerable, let each one of us know that we are being watched and monitored. There are many vulnerable nations in the world ... knowing this they have made each citizen of theirs a watch dog, a fighting force!"

"Let there be private or state professional units that take up the job of training citizens in anti-terror acts... make it compulsory. Make that training programme mandatory for every citizen, every national of the country ... I shall be the first to join," he posted.

'Time to act' say Bollywood celebs!

Yet another ghastly terror attack on Mumbai has angered Mumbaikars and celebs for its pretty evident now that 'Mumbai' is a soft target. Refusing to endorse the indomitable spirit and resilience of the city, everyone's seeking justice and answers from the central government, Mumbai police and Maharashtra government.

Madhavan
Soft targets again... Time for more futile candle marches. Passionate speeches.. News room fodder, Tall orders and finger pointing... And then silence .. Till the next attack... I am angry at myself because I chose our dispassionate leaders and a government incapable of taking any action whatsoever . .and move on and hope and pray that you are not the victim the next time around. It's is sickening to see how quickly we are forced into normalcy. Quickly forget. Little difference between exercising "Calmness" and being incompetent toothless cowards. What would happen if the next of kin of one of our "Calm" leaders were to be a victim. Will they still react so" calmly" and maintain peace. I want Shivaji Maharaj and Subhash Chandra Bose back. Enough of Bapu for the moment.

Sonam Kapoor
What does we can't do anything about terror mean. What an irresponsible and cowardly statement!

Arjun Rampal
Mumbai attacked once again by cowards? Can't understand, if New York and London can make sure it doesn't happen again then why can't we? My condolences and prayers to .all those families whose loved ones have become victims. An emotion of utter helplessness sinks in again.

Aftab Shivdasani
Imagine the anger and pain in the hearts of the families who've lost their loved ones to mindless acts like these. I don't even want to say 'resilience' of the Mumbaikar and all that again.. I want to say.. Time to 'act'.


Farhan Akhtar
I have been receiving random messages about more possible explosions. PLEASE DO NOT CIRCULATE THESE RUMOURS. I hope the Central and State government wake up to Mumbai's continuing woes and do something to help our city get it's confidence back. We can help the Mumbai police department by not spreading rumours. Let's not make it harder for them, They are out there doing their best.


Amitabh Bachchan
Yes we are all hurt and sad and frustrated ! But will sympathy bring back the dead .. it merely rids us of the guilt of helplessness. The bombs did not just drop from the skies! A human, like one of us put it. One of us who breathed and lived in Indian air. Get him!


Priyanka Chopra
I am so saddened by what's happened in Mumbai. My heart wrenches at the thought of what the families of the victims are going throuh..its so wrong. Why do we have to always accept this terrorism? Why are we always told to move on.. I WONT STAND FOR TERROR ANYMORE..and I WILL NOT FORGET! I wish I was back in my city to share this grief.. MUMBAI MERI JAAN

Eesha Koppikhar
Everyone talks about Mumbai's resilience to get back on track everytime some disaster strikes...but honestly do we have any other choice?

Hrithik Roshan
Feeling sad, angry and helpless! I pray for the families of the victims. On a resilient note, I need to believe that there are some good leaders, some good men in position of power out there in the government to guide this city, to do d right thing without getting entangled in the web of politics! Wherever you are please come forth and fight for this city! Rectify the wrongs! Show us the way! The common man needs assurance that you exist!! My MUMBAI needs YOU.... NOW!!

Rajinikanth doesn't need promotion, but we do: Big B

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan admits promoting films has now become as important as making them. However, he feels there are some exceptions like Tamil megastar Rajinikanth who doesn't require such marketing tools. "Promoting films has become as important and time consuming as making them! The element of bringing to notice this vast multitude and inviting them to come and see it within a week, for that is the duration of most films these days, at least as an indicator for their commercial prospects, has now become the yardstick," Amitabh posted on his blog BigB.bigadda.com. "We never had it in our time and neither were we ever conscious of it. It was left to the producer and the distributor how it needed to be exploited. But times have changed now. There is greater awareness as far as communication goes; mediums of which have increased a million fold," he added. The 68-year-old feels that for "lesser mortals like us", promotions are needed to excite audience and get them into theatres. "Rajini, Rajinikanth never indulges in this practice. The practice of promotions. And on occasion when we talk film informally, he often questions me as to why I do this. It's like selling yourself like a product, he often tells me. We laugh over it, but I explain to him that he is Rajinikanth, he does not need it. For him, it happens on its own. For lesser mortals like us, we need to excite audiences, to propel them to take interest, to get them into the theatres!!" he wrote