Amitabh Bachchan Launches Video Blogging App

In a quest to constantly keep his fans abreast of his activities and surroundings, megastar Amitabh Bachchan will now let his "extended family" into his candid thoughts and moments via freemium celebrity video blogging app Wakau.

The 73-year-old, an avid user of social media platforms that bring him closer to his fans, launched Wakau on Thursday.

Talking about this association, Amitabh told IANS: "It's very unique. It's an application that needs to be downloaded on your smartphone, and once you download the application, you get a list of various celebrities that are on Wakau.

"You can punch in your favourite celebrity and they will speak on various issues... they could be very intimate conversations, important moments in their lives, or they could do a tour of their house."

He said this "is just another fantastic facility for celebrities to be able to interact with well-wishers and fans".

Other celebrities who will connect with their fans via Wakau include names like Sachin Tendulkar, Arjun Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, Nirahua, Shaan, Manju Warrier, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sophie Choudry, Arman Malik and Elli Avram.

Asked if this application will help in greater connect with the audience, the "Paa" actor said: "Yes, of course, how many fans get an opportunity to hear their celebrities in person... So here is an added advantage."

The video blogging application is available across iOS, Windows and Android formats.

Officials who have been involved in its development feel it will satiate cinema and sports buffs' desire to know more about the stars.

"Wakau is a great opportunity for celebrities to connect with their fans and share personal stories, interests, sepia moments and cherished thoughts through their video blogs," Rishi Negi, executive vice president - Operations, CA Media India, said in a statement.

Rajan Navani, vice chairman and managing director, Jetsynthesys, said: "With a deep focus on creating a personal connect with the consumer through leveraging analytics, the Wakau experience will eventually pave the way towards many firsts for the world."

Source:http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/Wakau-Amitabh-Bachchan-Launches-Video-Blogging-App/2015/10/29/article3103921.ece

Amitabh Bachchan: Singing Has Become Less Bothersome With Auto Tuners

Actor Amitabh Bachchan said that singing has become easy these days with the advent of auto tuners.

The 73-year-old actor, who is currently hosting the television show Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi, has sung the title track of the show.

"It's a complex world -music. It's gaining knowledge of the electronics more than getting to hit the right notes, in this field. What could possibly go wrong is now being handled by computer intelligence and power. Singing is the least bothersome task with auto tuners around in abundance," Mr Bachchan wrote on his official blog.

The Piku star also said that music plays a vital role in one's life.

"It is a labour of love and feeling. That to me is more than what the outcome of such endeavour shall be. One forgets the time, the hour the desires of normal existence, food, water and temperature. It's just another world. 'Music if it had not been in our lives, then life would have been a mistake'," he added.

Meanwhile, Mr Bachchan is gearing up for the release of Bejoy Nambiar's Wazir, which will release on December 4.

Source:http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-singing-has-become-less-bothersome-with-auto-tuners-1236140

Amitabh Bachchan and Maharashtra Finance Minister Mugantiwar flag off tiger conservation bike rally

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchanand Maharashtra Finance minister Sudhir Mungantiwar on Saturday flagged off a bike rally, covering four out of the six tiger reserves in the state, in support of the government's 'Save Tiger' campaign.

"Through this bike rally, the government wants to promote the concept of Tiger Conservation among people and make them realise the important role these animals play in the food chain.

The group of bikers will also instill among people our plans to enhance the number of tigers in Maharashtra and seek their assistance in doing so," Mungantiwar said on sidelines of flagging off the rally at Bachchan's office 'Janak' in suburban Juhu in Mumbai at 7 am. He further said the seven-day rally that will pass through Melghat, Pench, Navegaon-Nagzira and Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserves will also promote eco-tourism and thereby help in generating employment in the long run.

Source:http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-amitabh-bachchan-and-maharashtra-finance-minister-mugantiwar-flag-off-tiger-conservation-bike-rally-2138130

Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan in Dhoom 4

Hrithik Roshan is coming back to the Dhoom franchise after he played the role of the master thief and disguise expert in Dhoom 2. To top it off, Amitabh Bachchan has also been reportedly signed on for the film . Will he play the role of ACP Jai Dikshit or some other character carved iut for him is yet to be known.

We would love to have John Abraham make a vengeful comeback to the franchise which he made famous as the baddie. We can try to get rid of Junior Bachchan if Senior Bachchan is in the movie. Or is Big B doing the film because his son is not a part of the film? Anyway, we hope the comic relief in the form of Uday Chopra as Ali who keeps dreaming of getting married to a hot woman and have more than a couple of kids while he keeps talking to his late mother in the heavens is definitely a part of the film.

According to a media report, Hrithik Roshan will be the main villain in the fourth installment of the film. Vijay Krishna Acharya aka Victor, the director of the film is all set to come back with a bang and a hotter plot. We hope the plot is made to be believable unlike the BMW motorbike that Aamir Khan rode which was capable of becoming a jet ski. Even Batman movies don’t have such crazy gadgets!

Amitabh Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan were last seen together in Lakshya directed by Farhan Akhtar. It is being touted that the drama in the fourth film could be keeping these two actors in mind. Release dates, other actors, spoilers and a ton of information is yet to be released or ‘leaked’ so keep calm as we follow the news and bring you the latest updates.

Source:http://www.india.com/showbiz/amitabh-bachchan-hrithik-roshan-in-dhoom-4-634158/

Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter Navya Naveli to make her debut in high-society Parisian ball

17-year-old Navya, who is also the great grand daughter of Raj Kapoor, has films in her lineage. But the young girl has till now been kept away from the limelight. Navya, who is currently in studying London, has already started preparing for the ball which, according to Forbes, is one of the hottest parties in world.

Created by Ophélie Renouard in 1992, the ball marks cosmopolitan girls’ entry into the worlds of couture and media, which they often are gaining access to for the first time. It is held each year on Thanksgiving weekend in Paris.

So how is Navya preparing for her grand debut? "I’m going to be taking some dance lessons, so that my dancing is up to the mark, and also I will be going to the fittings to make sure that my dresses are fine, and also practicing walking in heels, because that’s unusual for me. I shall be walking around my bedroom in heels and trying to make sure that I don’t fell over." A Parisian make up artist is also working with her and her mother Shweta Nanda closely to make her look absolutely perfect on the big day.

Will Amitabh Bachchan be attending his granddaughter's big day? ""He’s so busy. He’s doing so many things, but they are the apples of his eye, his grandchildren, so we hope he’ll be able to make it and to see her in this way. It’s a first for all of us and we’re all very excited."

Source:http://www.ibnlive.com/news/buzz/amitabh-bachchans-granddaughter-navya-naveli-to-make-her-debut-in-high-society-parisian-ball-1150747.html

Amitabh Bachchan to shoot for Kerala, in Kolkata

Bachchan Senior has allotted dates for Vibhu Puri’s next film, reportedly titled Kerala. The shoot for the movie will see him return to Kolkata, where he previously shot for Piku
It’s back to Kolkata for Amitabh Bachchan, who had previously shot a portion of Shoojit Sircar’s Piku in the city. We have learnt that the Big B, who has had several meetings with Sujoy Ghosh for an upcoming movie, has allotted his dates for the same. While Sujoy has penned the script of this film, Vibhu Puri will be directing it. Nawazuddin Siddiqui also stars in the movie.
A source connected to the film told us, “Sujoy will be meeting Mr Bachchan again this week and finalise the other details of the project. The fact is that Mr Bachchan has given his dates and the shooting will take place in Kolkata. Earlier, it was going to take place in Kerala but now it seems there is a change of plan.”
Reportedly it was Mr Bachchan’s idea to get Sujoy to write a story keeping him and Nawaz in mind. Our source says, “Mr Bachchan was keen to collaborate with Nawaz on screen and he trusted Sujoy to pen an engaging script. Now everything is finalised and the shooting will take place next month. Mr Bachchan is excited to go back to Kolkata again. Currently he is also committed to a TV show that requires him to shoot once in a week.”The film is reportedly titled Kerala.

Source:http://www.asianage.com/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-shoot-kerala-kolkata-616

When Amitabh Bachchan Was 'Chased' by a Tiger for 4 Km

On Facebook, he added: "In the company of the Big Cat, in the heart of the city. You cannot imagine the forests that abound in the heart of urban Mumbai. This tiger chased us for 4 kms, very unusual. They do not normally do this. It is in the SGNP Reserve, right within the Film City, where we work so often. Incredible!" 

Big B was at the reserve for the official launch of the Maharashtra government's tiger preservation campaign, of which he is the ambassador. 

"Driving to the functions to honour a week of this activity as a campaign, one passes through some of the thickest forest edifices that abound in the heart of the city. It is within the premises of the Film City. Many a time leopards have paid us a visit on our sets or our shootings. Many have been trapped and put back into the forest, if they were to wander beyond, but yes, they do stroll around a bit to catch a glimpse of the stars that work within. This has been a revelation. 45 years in the city and never seen the beauty of these natural habitats that abound within the heart of the city. Its lungs!," he wrote on his official blog. 

Amitabh Bachchan was last seen in Piku with Deepika Padukone and has Wazir with Farhan Akhtar coming up.

Source:http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/when-amitabh-bachchan-was-chased-by-a-tiger-for-4-km-1229151

Amitabh Bachchan to launch 2 safari buses in new role as tiger ambassador

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will make his first public appearance at Sanjay Gandhi National Park on Tuesday, Oct 6 in his new role as the tiger ambassador of Maharashtra and launch two new safari buses. The buses, bearing the imprint of tigers and lions and to be used for separate wildlife tours of these big cats in the sprawling green belt located within the city limits, will be unveiled at an event being organised as part of the "Wildlife Week Celebrations" during October 1-7.

The function will be presided over by Maharashtra Ministers Sudhir Mungantiwar (Forest), Vinod Tawde (Education) and Ramdas Kadam (Environment). During the event, a short film on the park in suburban Borivali will also be screened. A compendium of photographs of all the 35 leopards, which were recorded during a study conducted recently by using camera traps will be released, Mungantiwar told reporters today. While a study revealed a shocking dip in the tiger numbers in a few States, their population in Maharashtra has recorded a steady increase in the recent times. Tiger population in Maharashtra was 169 in 2010, which shot up to 190 in 2014, indicating the success of conservation measures initiated by the Forest Department. A fresh assessment made by the State during 2015 revealed an even higher count of 203, he said. The persistent efforts of the Forest Department towards tiger conservation have led to this increase, Mungantiwar said. In recognition of these efforts, Maharashtra was presented with the 'Best Tiger State Award' by Sanctuary Asia, he said. It is a known fact that the tiger is at the top of the forest ecosystem and a healthy increase in its population is indicative of the health of forests and overall ecosystem, the Minister. The appointment of an iconic figure like Bachchan as tiger ambassador is expected to give a tremendous boost to the conservation efforts and lift the morale of frontline staff of the Forest Department, he said.

Source: http://www.oneindia.com/india/amitabh-bachchan-to-launch-2-safari-buses-in-new-role-as-tiger-ambassador-1890427.html

Not Akshay Kumar, but Amitabh Bachchan to co-host 'Bigg Boss 9' with Salman Khan

Co-incidentally, the upcoming season of Bigg Boss will kick start on Amitabh's 73rd birthday which is on October 11 and if reports are to be believed ''Dabangg' Salman Khan and the whole team are willing to invite senior Bachchan for the show's premiere.

Earlier, there were rumours that Akshay Kumar will be co-hosting "Bigg Boss 9" with Salman Khan. However, the "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" actor denied the rumours.

The upcoming season will see Salman return as the host for the sixth time.

"Bigg Boss", an Indian version of international reality show "Bigg Brother", sees a number of celebrity contestants living in a house under the surveillance of 24-hour multi-cameras.

The 49-year-old "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" star, who had been hosting the show from past five seasons, quit after the last season was extended into a limited series called "Bigg Boss Halla Bol".

The show will go on air from October 11.

Source:http://www.abplive.in/tv/2015/10/03/article730643.ece/Not-Akshay-Kumar-but-Amitabh-Bachchan-to-co-host-Bigg-Boss-9-with-Salman-Khan