Is There Anything Amitabh Bachchan Cannot Do? Now, He Choreographs

Amitabh Bachchan, who will be seen in a "never-seen-before" persona in upcoming TV showAaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi, was so excited about the project that he decided to choreograph the trailer himself. 

The newly launched trailer of the show features Mr Bachchan standing in an elevator and breaking into an impromptu jig.

The 72-year-old star, who is returning to Star Plus after over 15 years, is personally looking into every aspect of the show - be it the music or content.

"Big B has donned the hat of a choreographer for the show's trailer. He, along with a dance troupe created the clap dance moves. This has now become the signature step for the show and will be seen across all promos," a source said.

Source:http://movies.ndtv.com/television/is-there-anything-amitabh-bachchan-cannot-do-now-he-choreographs-1224409

Amitabh Bachchan, Lata Mangeshkar remember Yash Chopra on birth anniversary

Bollywood celebrities Amitabh Bachchan and Lata Mangeshkar today paid tribute to ace filmmaker Yash Chopra on his 83rd birth anniversary.

Yash Chopra, who was born in Lahore in 1932, worked with Bachchan, 72, in “Deewar”, “Kabhi Kabhie”, “Trishul”, “Kaala Patthar”, “Silsila”, “Mohabatein”, “Veera Zaara” and “Bunty Aur Babli”.

Bachchan shared several black-and-white pictures of them together on his Twitter page.

“Yash ji’s birth anniversary… Yash Chopra and the glorious times spent together…,” he captioned the pictures.
Mangeshkar, who lent her voice in most of Chopra’s films, shared that she always considered him as her elder brother.

“Today is Yash Chopra birth anniversary, He was like my elder brother. He was a famous director and producer but more than that he was a great person,” she said.

On the special day, Yash Chopra’s elder son Aditya announced that he is returning as a director with his upcoming project “Befikre – Those Who Dare To Love” after a gap of seven years.

His younger son Uday, the head of YRF Entertainment, their home banner’s international arm, wrote, “Happy birth anniversary dad!! And happy to see my brothers next movie being announced today #Befikre #TodayIsAGoodDay.”

Chopra began his career as an assistant director to his elder brother B R Chopra and directed his own first film ‘Dhool Ka Phool’ in 1959.

Director Karan Johar call Chopra him his “favourite filmmaker” and “a father figure”.

“Happy birthday Yash uncle….you sold dreams like no one else can,” Karan added.

Divya Dutta, who got the opportunity to work with the director in “Veer Zaara”, posted, “Remembering yash uncle on his bday!! He made sure he always called to wsh me on mine.. Warmth personified! You are missed Yash Chopra!!”

Source:http://www.financialexpress.com/article/lifestyle/showbiz/amitabh-bachchan-lata-mangeshkar-remember-yash-chopra-on-birth-anniversary/142211/

Amitabh Bachchan gives up LPG subsidy, joins the #GiveItUp movement

Heeding to Prime Minister Narendra Modis call, superstar Amitabh Bachchan has given up LPG subsidy and will from now on, buy cooking gas at market price. Bachchan is the latest to join the #GiveItUpMovement where users who can afford to pay market price, opt out of scheme to get LPG cylinders at subsidised rates.

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said "such a noble gesture by Shri Bachchan would surely inspire many others to join #GiveItUp, a movement committed to bring smiles to millions of poor households by providing them access to clean fuel (LPG)." As on date, more than 30 lakh people have surrendered their LPG subsidy in response to the appeal made by Modi on March 27, an official statement said here.

Modi also promised that the money saved from this effort will be utilised to provide LPG connection to poor households. Assuming that each of these consume an average of 8 cylinders per annum and at the average subsidy rate of Rs 200 per bottle, the saving amounts to about Rs 480 crore. Presently, a household is entitled to receive subsidy to buy up to 12 cylinders of 14.2-kg each every year. Cash advance is transfered into the beneficiary account on first enrollment and another installment is given the moment it is used to buy a LPG refill. LPG subsidy payout from Union Budget in 2014-15 was Rs 40,591 crore as against a dole of Rs 52,231 crore in 2013-14.

Source:http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/amitabh-bachchan-gives-up-lpg-subsidy/1/482248.html

When Kangana Ranaut Pushed Her Luck With Amitabh Bachchan

She's one of Bollywood's biggest stars and has two National Awards to her credit, but when she's face-to-face with the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut is just like any other fangirl.

Or so it seems, according to this new ad that showcases one of Bollywood's coolest casting coups yet.

The commercial shows Big B and Kangana hanging out in-between shots, when tinseltown's resident Queen makes him a special request. Here's how their conversation goes:

"Sir woh dialogue sunayi na, Shahenshah ka?" she asks.

"Kaunsa?" asks Big B, while fixing his imitation-beard.

"Rishte mein toh hum tumhare baap lagte hain," replies Kangana hopefully.

"Rishte mein toh hum tumhare baap lagte hain... naam hai Shahenshah," comes Big B's distracted reply.

Feeling cheated, Kangana urges him to say it the way he did in the movie, baritone and all. Once more with attitude please. This time, the Shahenshah delivers.

Encouraged by Big B's willingness, she then makes a few more requests - please sir, could you say this line from Amar Prem, that one from Deewar, and this other one from Mr India? So what if they weren't originally spoken by Big B at all, huh? 

So what does he do in this situation? We'll let you watch the video below to see what happens when Kangana pushes her luck.

Source:http://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/when-kangana-ranaut-pushed-her-luck-with-amitabh-bachchan-1220410

Amitabh Bachchan thanks both his fans and abusers after reaching 17 million Twitter followers

Bachchan continued the celebration by sharing the pictures of fans, who gather outside his house every Sunday.

File photo of Amitabh Bachchan. PTI

FYI, 'ef' refers to extended family, as that's what he calls his fans.

Bachchan has been the most popular face of Indian cinema since past four decades.

The actor is one of the most active celebrity on social media and tries to keep in touch with his followers on regular basis.

Superstar Shah Rukh lags behind Bachchan with 15.2 million followers, while Salman and Aamir settle with 13.9 14.6 million fan following respectively.

Source:http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-thanks-his-fans-and-abusers-after-reaching-17-million-twitter-followers-2440870.html

Amitabh Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut feature in new Boroplus ad film

This is a casting coup of many firsts but all happening at one time – a celluloid story that will unfurl a box full of surprises: 

• A never-seen-before pairing of the legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan and the super talented Kangana Ranaut sharing screen space together for the very first time

• Amitabh Bachchan to appear for the first time in a Rajkumar Hirani Productions 

• Kangana Ranaut also is cast for the first time by Rajkumar Hirani Productions 

Stringing these pearls together, this unique casting coup has been orchestrated by none other than BoroPlus Antiseptic Cream, a power brand from the house of Emami Limited, a major FMCG player in India, for its brand new TVC.  Produced by RajkumarHirani Productions and directed by Karan Narwekar, the TVC is slated to hit the air in the month of October, this year. 

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Priti Sureka, Director, Emami Limited said, “The new BoroPlus Antiseptic Cream TVC aims to capture one of the biggest talent pools that Bollywood can offer at this point of time and create a classic. With the star power of the versatile & legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan and the accomplished actor of the ‘Queen’ fame Kangana Ranaut put together under the banner of the talented Raj Kumar Hirani Productions, we are confident that we have a winner with us.  A very strong performance by both the actors in the new TVC, has the potential of reinforcing our consumers’ confidence to a greater height for the brand.  We are confident that the storyline of the ad film will resonate with every movie lovers irrespective of their age.” 

The Rs. 400+ crore Boroplus portfolio currently comprises brands-for-all-seasons: BoroPlus Antiseptic Cream, BoroPlus Total results Moisturizing Lotion and BoroPlus Prickly Heat Powder.   BoroPlus is India’s No.1 antiseptic cream and is also the highest selling antiseptic 

cream in Ukraine, Russia and Nepal.   Over the years, the brand BoroPlus has been endorsed by biggest celebrity names like Amitabh Bachchan, KanganaRanaut, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonakshi Sinha and Bipasha Basu. 

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This is a casting coup of many firsts but all happening at one time – a celluloid story that will unfurl a box full of surprises: • A never-seen-before pairing of the legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan and the super talented Kangana Ranaut sharing screen space together for the very first time • Amitabh Bachchan to appear for the first time in a Rajkumar Hirani Productions • Kangana Ranaut also is cast for the first time by Rajkumar Hirani Productions Stringing these pearls together, this unique casting coup has been orchestrated by none other than BoroPlus Antiseptic Cream, a power brand from the house of Emami Limited, a major FMCG player in India, for its brand new TVC. Produced by RajkumarHirani Productions and directed by Karan Narwekar, the TVC is slated to hit the air in the month of October, this year. Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Priti Sureka, Director, Emami Limited said, “The new BoroPlus Antiseptic Cream TVC aims to capture one of the biggest talent pools that Bollywood can offer at this point of time and create a classic. With the star power of the versatile & legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan and the accomplished actor of the ‘Queen’ fame Kangana Ranaut put together under the banner of the talented Raj Kumar Hirani Productions, we are confident that we have a winner with us. A very strong performance by both the actors in the new TVC, has the potential of reinforcing our consumers’ confidence to a greater height for the brand. We are confident that the storyline of the ad film will resonate with every movie lovers irrespective of their age.” The Rs. 400+ crore Boroplus portfolio currently comprises brands-for-all-seasons: BoroPlus Antiseptic Cream, BoroPlus Total results Moisturizing Lotion and BoroPlus Prickly Heat Powder. BoroPlus is India’s No.1 antiseptic cream and is also the highest selling antiseptic cream in Ukraine, Russia and Nepal. Over the years, the brand BoroPlus has been endorsed by biggest celebrity names like Amitabh Bachchan, KanganaRanaut, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonakshi Sinha and Bipasha Basu.

Source: http://www.orissadiary.com/ShowBussinessNews.asp?id=61584#sthash.VLaIqXfG.dpuf

Shahrukh, Amitabh Bachchan, Mukesh Ambani Will Not Undergo Security Checks At US Airports Anymore

For real. Shahrukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adnani and a few selected VVIPs in India will now get special treatment at US airports, and will no longer be frisked or go through long security checks.

As part of the Global Entry Program, the Indian government has prepared a list of 2000 Indians who will be exempted from frisking at US airports and will be allowed quick check-ins. The list includes the who’s who of Bollywood, politics, and business. Besides Shahrukh, Ambani, and Bachchan, former Indian president Pratibha Patil and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh are also on the list.

What Is This Global Entry Program?

The Global Entry Program is a program by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection that allows a set of “pre-approved low-risk travelers” to get quick clearance by Customs at US airports. Entry into the program is not easy, and the applicants are required to undergo a thorough background-check and personal interviews.

How It’ll Work

The 2000 lucky Indians will no longer have to stand in long queues waiting for clearance by customs. Instead, there will be special counters for members of the Global Entry Program, and each member will be issued a special card to produce at these counters. So instead of the long-drawn check-in process, the VVIPs will:

a)      Produce their machine-readable passport at the counters,

b)      Place their fingers on the fingerprint scanner,

c)       Collect the transaction receipt issued by the kiosk, and head to baggage claim. 

My Name Is Khan And I Am Not A Terrorist

Beefed up security and a reflexive distrust of Indians, especially Muslims and, bearded and turbaned men, was a long-lasting consequence of the 9/11 tragedy. You’d recall how former president Late APJ Abdul Kalam and actor Shahrukh Khan faced embarrassing frisking at US airports a few years ago. It so happened that Shahrukh’s name coincided with a name on the airport security’s watch list. This happened around the time his film ‘My Name Is Khan’, that discussed racial discrimination against Indians in the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedy, was released, and the refrain “My name is Khan, and I am not a terrorist’ rang painfully true at this time.

Source:http://www.mensxp.com/special-features/today/27693-shahrukh-amitabh-bachchan-mukesh-ambani-will-not-undergo-security-checks-at-us-airports-anymore.html

Deepika Padukone & Amitabh Bachchan starrer Piku to be remade in South

Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan starrer Piku was a massive hit. It is now reported that Tollywood producer Daggubati Suresh Babu, father of Baahubali actor Rana Daggubati, is planning to remake the film in South. The renowned film maker is to acquire the remake rights Piku which also stars Irrfan Khan in pivotal role.

According to a leading website, actor Venkatesh, is keen on playing Amitabh’s character in Piku. If all goes well, he will be seen reprising the role in Telugu. It is also learnt that Suresh Babu is already in talks with the Hindi filmmakers to remake the film. However, it is yet tp be decided as to who will play Deepika’s role in the Telugu remake of the comedy entertainer Piku.

Directed by Shoojit Sarcar, Piku won a million hearts with its impressive storyline and dialogues. The movie is one of the best films of 2015. Piku won the best film award for 2015 at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2015. While best director award went to Shoojit Sircar, best actor award was given to Irrfan Khan for his performance in Piku.

Source:http://www.india.com/showbiz/deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-starrer-piku-to-be-remade-in-south-548710/

Amitabh Bachchan's help can help popularise Hindi: MEA

 

 

 

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan's involvement will aid the effort in making Hindi the language of the common man, India's external affairs ministry said on Friday. The MEA's statement came in response to a section of people questioning the logic of inviting the Bollywood superstar to the 10th Vishwa Hindi Sammelan (World Hindi Meet) here, being attended by Hindi scholars from different parts of the country and world. Amitabh can help popularise Hindi "If Hindi songs are being heard in the Middle East today, it is due to Bollywood's influence. Amitabh has been the most popular actor of Bollywood of the 1970s. He is looked upon as an inspirational personality even today. If he comes, it would benefit Hindi language," said external affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 10th Vishwa Hindi Sammelan on Thursday.

Source: http://www.oneindia.com/india/amitabh-bachchan-s-help-can-help-popularise-hindi-mea-1866814.html

When Amitabh Bachchan 'Dropped' His Guard For Elijah Wood

Hollywood actor-musician Elijah Wood's tour of India has been greatly anticipated ever since the news broke out last month. There were reports about providing special security to the international celebrity as he stops by in Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad to perform with his DJ group, Wooden Wisdom. Quite interestingly, Amitabh Bachchan's personal security officer, Jitendra Shinde, was seen by Wood's side throughout the day.
 


It is believed that Big B informed Jitendra's security agency to make special arrangements for the Hollywood celeb's visit to Mumbai. Says a source, "Jitendra is always with Mr Bachchan when he steps out of his home. But, the latter decided to part with him on Thursday so that he could provide security to Wood. The two stars know each other quite well. Early in the morning, Jitendra reached the five-star hotel in Bandra where Elijah Wood was staying. Later, he accompanied him to a Bengali food restaurant in the vicinity where he had lunch."
 

Adds the source, "Jitendra was by Elijah Wood's side when he went to Andheri for a media interaction and later, to a Juhu club for his performance."

Elijah Wood will be in Delhi today before flying off to Hyderabad. He will be back in Mumbai on Monday for a three-day stay during which he will meet Big B. "Elijah Wood knows only him from Bollywood and is a big fan. He has also informed us about mixing Bachchan's popular old Hindi film songs during his performances at a city nightclub," the source reveals.

Jitendra says, "There was tremendous buzz about his (Elijah Wood's) visit and so, I have taken a day off to personally guard him with the help of my team.

Source:http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/when-amitabh-bachchan-dropped-his-guard-for-elijah-wood-1214183