Bollywood has Rs.1 riding on Big B
ENT12Entertainment/Business/CinemaBollywood has Rs.1 riding on Big BMumbai, Oct 12 IANS About Rs.1 billion is riding on the shoulders of Bollywood mega star Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently recuperating in a hospital here after he complained of abdominal pain on his 66th birthday Saturday.The spokesperson of the Lilavati Hospital, Mohan Rajan's announcement here about Amitabh's speedy recovery might have warmed the hearts of his fans, but the producers of his under-production movies are still not counting their blessings for obvious reasons.Bachchan, who was in the midst of his 66th birthday celebrations at his bungalow Pratiksha in Juhu, was rushed to the Nanavati Hospital early Saturday afternoon after complaining of abdominal pain and breathlessness. He was then shifted to the Lilavati Hospital where he continued to be under observation. Bachchan was being treated in suite number 1101 on the 11th floor of the hospital.The doctors have said that test results are normal and that he will be released soon but the star won't be able to resume work for a long time.He has already started shooting for Leena Yadav's "Teen Patti", Sujoy Ghosh's "Alladin" and Soojit Sarkar's "Shoebite".Bachchan had, in fact, participated in the 10-day shooting schedule of "Teen Patti" in Mumbai. He was scheduled to wrap up the shooting of the film on his birthday. "Teen Patti", which also has Jackie Shroff, R. Madhavan and Raima Sen also in the cast, had been delayed as Bachchan had been busy shooting for "Shoebite". Though Yadav, who had directed Pritish Nandy Communications' "Shabdh" in 2005, had announced that "Teen Patti" is a "quickie", producer Ambika Hinduja had reportedly paid Bachchan Rs.50 million.Amitabh's illness will delay the movie and as a result, its budget is expected to exceed Rs.250 million.Bachchan had, of course, already finished shooting for "Aladdin". This Eros International's Rs.450 million fantasy movie, was earlier supposed to be produced by Ramesh and Rohan Sippy, but the duo backed out. It was courtesy Bachchan that the movie finally went to Kishore Lulla of Eros, according to a Bollywood trade source."Aladdin" has already gone over budget. After the debacle of their fantasy film "Drona", the producers have now decided to release the film next year. Sanjay Dutt, Riteish Deshmukh, Ayesha Takia and Juhi Chawla too form the cast of "Aladdin"."Shoebite", which had recently hit the headlines because of a legal duel between two corporate entities - UTV and Percept Picture Company - over its copyright, is now halfway complete. The movie was to be earlier produced by Percept Picture Company under the title of "Johny Walker". As Percept delayed producing it, Sarkar took the script to UTV, who agreed to produce it under the new name, "Shoebite".This Rs.250-million movie also has Sarika and Diya Mirza in leading roles."The delay of 'Teen Patti' and 'Shoebite' will cost their producers dearly unless they have the insurance against the leading artistes. Eros is safe, because Bachchan has already finished shooting for the film," said a Bollywood trade source.Apart from these, there are few more movies which have already been announced with Bachchan in the cast. They include "Time Machine", "Pocket Maar", "Aankhen 2", "Bhairavi", "Komagata Maru," "Struggler", Talisman" and his home production "The Legend of Kunal". None of these movies, of course, has not gone on the floors as yet.It will take at least two months before Bachchan becomes fit enough to be able to shoot for his movies as the doctors have already advised him sufficient rest in spite of the speedy recovery he has shown at the hospital. --Indo-Asian News Servicejb/ar/vm 655 Words*12101854
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2008-10-12 07:00:17Amitabh Bachchan's tests are normal, will go home soon, says doctor
ENT9Entertainment/CinemaAmitabh Bachchan's tests are normal, will go home soon, says doctorMumbai, Oct 12 IANS Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan's test-results are normal and he will be released soon, says doctor.“Mr. Amitabh Bachchan had a restful night at Lilavati Hospital. The doctors attending on him are pleased with his recovery. The tests do not suggest any abnormality... under the circumstances, medicines have worked. Within few days he will go home,” doctor Narendra Trivedi, VP, Lilavati Hospital, said in a statement here Sunday.Bachchan, who was in the midst of his 66th birthday celebrations at his bungalow Pratiksha in Juhu, was rushed to the Nanavati Hospital early Saturday afternoon after complaining of abdominal pain and breathlessness.He was then shifted to the Lilavati Hospital where he continued to be under observation. Bachchan was being treated in suite number 1101 on the 11th floor of the hospital.The megastar had undergone blood investigation and CT of the abdomen.His wife Jaya, daughter Shweta Nanda, son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya were attending on the senior Bachchan in the hospital.Other than close family friends Reliance ADAG head Anil Ambani and Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh, Priya Dutt and Tinu Anand were among the large number of people who visited the hospital to enquire after Bachchan's health.--Indo-Asian News Servicedb/ar/dg229 Words12101315
2008-10-12 04:03:05Nano roll out on Ratan Tata's birthday: Sources
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2008-10-12 02:00:10Nano roll out on Ratan Tata's birthday
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2008-10-12 01:47:07Amitabh Bachchan recuperating in Mumbai hospital Third Lead
NAT69National/Health/Showbiz/CinemaAmitabh Bachchan recuperating in Mumbai hospital Third LeadMumbai, Oct 11 IANS Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who was admitted to a hospital here Saturday following abdominal pain, was recuperating after being treated for the condition, according to a health statement.Bachchan, who turned 66 Saturday, was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in the afternoon "with the history of abdominal pain, which has been relieved by medicine", the hospital statement said."It is being investigated by a team of doctors and the reports will be available by the coming morning Sunday," the statement read.Bachchan, who was in the midst of his birthday celebrations at his bungalow Pratiksha in Juhu, was rushed to the Nanavati Hospital early afternoon after complaining of abdominal pain and breathlessness.He was then shifted to the Lilavati Hospital where he continues to be under observation. Bachchan was being treated in the suite number 1101 on the 11th floor of the hospital.The megastar "has undergone blood investigation and CT of the abdomin, reports of which are awaited", the statement said, adding further treatment will be decided on the basis of the reports.However, the statement didn't divulge any more details, "appreciating the privacy of the patient". Unofficial sources indicated that he might be required to spend at least a couple of days in the hospital.Bachchan had been experiencing abdominal uneasiness since late Friday night.His wife Jaya, daughter Shweta Nanda, son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya were attending the senior Bachchan in the hospital.Meanwhile, Reliance ADAG head Anil Ambani and Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh were among the large number of people who visited the hospital to enquire after Bachchan's health.--Indo-Asian News Servicedb/sk/vm297 Words*11102028
2008-10-11 11:00:00Get well soon: Fans across the globe wish Bachchan
ENT19Entertainment/Health/Showbiz/CinemaGet well soon: Fans across the globe wish BachchanMumbai, Oct 11 IANS The news of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan being hospitalised on his 66th birthday Saturday caused consternation the world over, prompting fans to wish him "get well soon".Amitabh was celebrating his birthday at his Mumbai residence Pratiksha when he suddenly complaiend of severe pain in his abdomen Saturday morning.He was rushed to the Nanavati Hospital and then shifted to the Lilavati Hospital after a preliminary medical check up.And his worried fans across the world think that Big B, as he is fondly called, should cut down on work considering his age. Students from abroad have also expressed concern over the veteran's health."I have been following his films since childhood as I am a great fan of his. I can't think of his going down on health. He should really not stress himself that much at this age as he is above 65 and cut down on his work," Sabitri Chakraborty, an M.Sc student at the London School of Economics, told IANS in an email interview.Deepti Malhotra, a post-graduate public relations student at the University of Auckland, New Zealand heard the news on television and was yearning to know more."Is he okay We got to know on TV and since then I have been exchanging text messages with my Indian friends here. We really look up to him as a great actor but he should realise now that he is getting old and should pay heed to his health," Malhotra said over the phone.Another Big B fan, Anuprita Survase of Mumbai, said the actor is an inspiration for many people and upcoming stars aspire to follow in his footsteps."I hope he gets well soon. It's chaos all over after we heard the news. I wish I could at least go to Lilavati and get a glimpse of him," said Survase, an executive assistant at Welingkar Insitute here.Prarthana Garg, a CA aspirant from PKF Sridhar and Santhanam PKF S&S firm, Chennai echoed this, adding: "He is such a mesmerising artist who has given direction and definition to the Hindi film industry. I pray he gets well soon."In Kolkata, where Amitabh started his career as an executive and also has a temple in his name, fans could not help but praise the actor and were praying for his speedy recovery."He is an artist of huge stature and we also have a temple after him where people literally worship him," said Punit Agarwal, a businessman from Kolkata who has a copy of every Bachchan film available on VCD and DVD."He is an institution for all. I wish he gets well soon and pray for his speedy recovery."Another fan also added that it was ironical for Big B to fall ill on his birthday."It is ironical that he has fallen sick on his birthday. I wish him good health for the upcoming year thought it has started on a sore note with all the physical hazards troubling him," said Kushal Chand, another CA aspirant from the PKF S&S firm.--Indo-Asian News Servicerob/sk/vm555 Words*11101926
2008-10-11 10:00:00On birthday, Amitabh Bachchan hospitalised, under observation Second Lead
NAT54National/CinemaOn birthday, Amitabh Bachchan hospitalised, under observation Second LeadMumbai, Oct 11 IANS Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who tunred 66 Saturday, was rushed to the Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai's Vile Parle West suburb following abdominal pain and then shifted to the Lilavati Hospital in Bandra where he was under observation.A spokesman for the Lilavati hospital said Saturday afternoon that the megastar was undergoing various medical tests, but declined to divulge more details. However, unofficial sources indicated he might be required to spend at least a couple of days in hospital.Bachchan, who was in the midst of his birthday celebrations at his bungalow Pratiksha in Juhu, was rushed to the Nanavati Hospital early Saturday afternoon after complaining of abdominal pain and breathlessness.Nanavati Hospital medical superintendent A. Hatolkar said he had been brought there as an outpatient by his family physician and underwent a "preliminary medical examination". Describing it as a "routine check-up", Hatolkar declined to reveal details.From the Nanavati Hospital, barely a kilometre from his Juhu home, Bachchan was taken in a private emergency medical care van to Lilavati Hospital, at Bandra Reclamation area. Jayant Barve, who has been treating the members of the Bachchan family, is heading a medical team taking care of Big B.Bachchan had been experiencing abdominal uneasiness since late Friday night, but the actual causes shall be known later.His wife Jaya, daughter Shweta Nanda, son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya accompanied him to the Lilavati Hospital. As news of Amitabh's illness spread, a large crowd gathered outside the hospital to wish him a speedy recovery.Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh who was here to take part in Bachchan's birthday celebrations called on him later at the hospital.Many Bollywood stars undergo treatment at the Lilavati hospital and last month the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama was also admitted there.--Indo-Asian News Serviceqn/am/jg327 Words*11101805
2008-10-11 09:03:09MUMBAI/NEW DELHI
ENT17Entertainment/CinemaFriends, colleagues wish Amitabh Bachchan a speedy recoveryMumbai/New Delhi, Oct 11 IANS Friends and colleagues of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan have wished him speedy recovery as he was admitted to a Mumbai hospital Saturday with severe abdominal pain.Amitabh was celebrating his 66th birthday with his family at his Prateeksha residence when he complained of severe pain. Though the reason for the stomach pain is still unclear, most colleagues feel it could be due to overwork.Music director-singer Shekhar Ravijani of Vishal-Shekhar duo, who had recently accompanied the actor on their worldwide Unforgettable concert tour, told IANS that he had called the family to check up on Amitabh's health and there was nothing to worry about.“We have called up and checked. Everything is fine. Otherwise we would have been with him. He has just gone to the hospital for a routine check up. Nothing serious,” said Shekhar.“It's his birthday today. It's so sad that he has to be in hospital! My brave soldier, excellent co-star should get well very soon. Maybe it has happened due to the workload, but you can't stop him from working hard because it is in his nature,” actress Nafisa Ali, who has played Amitabh's wife in “Major Saab”, said.Punjabi pop singer Daler Mehndi, who shared screen space with the actor in a song “Masti bhari raat hai” in “Mrityudaata” in 1997, feels the same.He said: “It might be due to exertion. With the kind of profession we are in, it requires loads of travelling, assignments, shoots and erratic food timings that do take a toll on a person's body.“Amitabh-ji is a very energetic person but maybe because of stress and workload, he has fallen ill. My good wishes are with him.” Aman Verma, who essayed the role of his son in two films - “Baghban” and “Baabul”, feels the veteran's illness is due to his “stressful life”.“Why are you all hyping it up Let's all be positive about the issue. He is a man above 65 years of age and it could just be a mild case of food poisoning.“He works a lot. Maybe this illness is a combination of fatigue and stress or maybe he ate something that did not suit his body. I hope he gets well soon as we all need him around,” Aman said.“Amitabh is a fighter,” says filmmaker Ravi Chopra, who has directed the actor in most of his films including “Baghban”, “Baabul” and “Bhoothnath” among the recent ones.“I am very sure that he will be okay. You cannot say that stress and workload is responsible for this because work is something that keeps him healthy,” he said.Actress Shefali Shah, who played his wife in “Waqt: The Race Against Time” and was also in his most recent release “The Last Lear”, was unaware of the actor's illness when IANS contacted her.“I am not aware of his illness but I hope he gets well soon. I am no one to comment on it. The doctors should tell what has happened. All I can wish is a speedy recovery for him. We all know that he is an incredible person and has very high energy levels,” she said. --Indo-Asian News Servicerb/rn/jg583 Words*11101718
2008-10-11 09:00:00Amitabh had wanted dry fruits on his birthday Lead, Interview
NAT23National/CinemaAmitabh had wanted dry fruits on his birthday Lead, InterviewBy Subhash K. JhaMumbai, Oct 11 IANS Peace, harmony, brotherhood - that was Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan's simple wish list on his 66th birthday Saturday till he was admitted to hospital following abdominal pain.The festivities were anyway meant to be subdued as his mother Teji Bachchan had passed away less than a year ago.Bachchan spoke to IANS hours before he had to be taken to hospital, recalling past birthdays, his career and the roadmap ahead."Instead of a cake, I would prefer a large portion of mevaa dry fruits, followed by the singing of a wonderful poem written by my father," he said.Harivansh Rai Bachchan used to recite a new poem for Amitabh on his birthday since childhood. However, the occasion closest to his heart is when his father broke down while reciting his poem on Oct 11, 1982, after Amitabh survived a near fatal accident."After my accident in 1982, when my father traditionally recited the poem he had written for me and broke down while reciting it. A very rare sight...I never saw him moved to tears on any occasion." Excerpts from the interview:Q: What is your one wish on this birthdayA: Peace, harmony, brotherhood, friendship and trust. And strength from the almighty for all to accomplish this.Q: Do you enjoy getting extra attention on your birthdayA: Attention of any kind embarrasses me. But I respect the attention that comes my way as a result of another year having gone by. The attention given by the family, fans and well-wishers. The poems they write, the banners they make, the flowers they gather. Just such a warm and embracing feeling. So much love. I have never thought myself to be worthy of such attention.Q: How will you be bringing in your birthday this yearA: It has not been a year since my mother passed away, so it will be quiet and without celebration. I will remain home and spend time with the family, but meet those that may take the trouble of wishing me. Q: Do you like the thought of an extra candle on your cake Are you a cake-balloon-candles kind of personA: This age-old custom of the cake and candles is a cute gesture, but it has now lost its charm for me. I would prefer a large portion of mevaa dry fruits, followed by the singing of a wonderful poem written by my father for occasions such as this - "Harsh nav, varsh nav, jeevan utkarsh nav". I remember my parents singing it on one of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday's at the Teen Murti House.Q: Have you ever had friends and family throw a surprise birthday party for youA: Yes. It was in Los Angeles, when I had gone there for treatment and rest after my myasthenia episode. Jaya and a close friend took me for a drive to an almost deserted hotel and suddenly threw the doors open to a massive hall, where almost half the Indian community had assembled to wish me. Oh, It was unbelievable!Q: What is the earliest memory you have of a birthdayA: The earliest would be of Allahabad. The common friends, the fancy-dress party, the food and of course the gifts that we, at that age, always looked forward to.Q: Did your parents celebrate the birthdays of you and your brother with fanfareA: Yes. Whatever was economically possible for them. You must remember my father was a man of limited means. He always wrote a fresh poem for me on the day and my mother would bring in all the cheer and fanfare.Q: Which was the most memorable birthday you've ever hadA: One of the most memorable was after my accident in 1982, when my father broke down while reciting the poem he had written for me. A very rare sight...I never saw him moved to tears on any occasion. But Oct 11, 1982, was a date many felt I would not be alive to witness. The second most memorable birthday was my 60th birthday and the effort that Jaya made. The book she brought out, "To B or not to B", and the labour that went into it and the arrangements she made for celebrating the evening with the industry and friends. Overwhelming.Q: Which is the best birthday gift you've ever receivedA: I receive it every birthday - the love and affection of the people of this country. Apart from the love and presence of my family.Q: Looking back on the year, which was the one most memorable event for youA: The Unforgettable Tour.Q: What are the projects that we can look forward to seeing you in A: I have "Aladdin" for release early next year, "Teen Patti" and "Pa" and a film by Pritish Nandy and by Rakyesh Mehra.--Indo-Asian News Serviceskj/vm/jg903 Words**11101420
2008-10-11 05:07:14
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