Amitabh Bachchan

Q&A, now with Amitabh

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan has long made it clear that he isn't enamoured of the Oscars. Slumdog Millionaire's success at the Academy Awards has done little to change his mind. In an email interview, Bachchan explains his stand, questioning if the Oscars should be considered the ultimate and final recognition for every film made in the world. Excerpts:

Do you think too much hoopla is being made about the Oscars?

This is a typical media exercise. Start something, then look for celebrity endorsement for or against it, initiate controversy, and guarantee good copy. By the end of it, the perpetrator of the 'crime' is forgotten and some vulnerable celebrity has his neck dangling on the anvil.

Big B Wishes A Speedy Recovery For SRK

Big B Wishes A Speedy Recovery For SRK It seems that the bitter rivalry between SRK and Amitabh Bachchan has finally ended.

All ends well that ends well!

Bachchan visited SRK at his home, Mannat on Wednesday’s night. Earlier on Monday, SRK had undergone a surgery in Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital and was discharged the next day from the hospital.

Big B Gets The Stardust Award For The Best Actor For “The Last Lear”

My Acting Style Is More Like My Mother, Says Abhishek Bachchan

My Acting Style Is More Like My Mother, Says Abhishek BachchanAfter spending eight years in the Hindi film industry, Big B’s loving son Abhishek Bachchan, who celebrated his 33rd birthday on Thursday, said that the style of his acting is more like that of his mother, Jaya Bachchan.

In an interview, Junior Bachchan said, “Dad is an inspiration to the whole world. His creativity, dedication are legendary. He is a great source of inspiration. However, my acting style is more like my mother. I would like to believe that I have the best of both.”

Amitabh Bachchan denies criticising ‘Slumdog Millionaire’

Amitabh Bachchan denies criticising ‘Slumdog Millionaire’London, Jan 17 : Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has denied criticizing the makers of `Slumdog Millionaire' for projecting India as "third world dirty underbelly."

Dismissing the claims, Bachchan said that the comments posted on his blog criticising the film were made by others.

The actor said that he put up negative and positive opinions from other people about the film in order to generate a debate.

Book on Amitabh Bachchan released

Book on Amitabh Bachchan releasedMumbai, Jan. 4 :''Bachchanalia'', a book dedicated to the films and memorabilia of Bollywood''s superstar Amitabh Bachchan, was released in Mumbai on Saturday.

Bachchanalia: The Films and Memorabilia of Amitabh Bachchan is co-authored by noted film writer Bhawana Somaaya.

"I am grateful and very humbled by this release and I don''t deserve it but I am thankful to the publishers and to Bhawana Somaaya for bringing this book out," said Amitabh Bachchan.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, daughter-in-law of Amitabh Bachchan was also present at the function.

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