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Bachchans wait in queue for visa

With their famous Unforgettable Tour around the corner, it’s a race against time for the Bachchan family. Recently, the early visitors to the UK consulate in town found themselves rubbing shoulders with the three Bachchans Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya.

“They were the first ones to come here and stood in the line with absolutely no starry attitude,” says a visitor to the commission.

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From: "Alice" <joanalicia_88@...>
Date:: Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:00 am
Subject:: The SRK- Big B Rivalry Saga...

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Hello dearest friends. As we all know, the rivalry between SRK and
Big B is not a new thing here in the industry. But anyway, here's
something fun to share with all of you about them.

1. Mohabbatein

Aish-Big B-SRK trio was so fantastic. Just imagine, a rivalry
between Raj Aryan Malhotra annd Narayan Shankar was being potrayed
best in this movie. Years of cold war, later Raj Aryan came back to
Gurukul to fix out things... Although Aish was the ghost, she played
quite an important role in trying to make his father and beloved
ones back together.

Verdict: SRK became the next Gurukul principal with new legacy but
this time, together with Big B. Also, with Aish at the end of the
movie.

Question: In reality, can they be together again?


2. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

This time it's SRK-Big B plus Kapoor & Roshan. Ten years of
separation from your parents would definitely be the tough times for
Rahul Raichand (sounds like Rai + Bachchan). Deep in both heart of
SRK and Big B in this movie, they wanted to patch up with each
other. But due to a little bit of misunderstanding, they were not
seeing each other for 10 years. Yet, at the end of the story,
through the help from Kareena and Hrithik, both were getting back
together with both Big B and SRK admitting their mistakes.

Verdict: They live happily ever after... After all, na juda honge
hum, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham!

Question: In reality, do Roshans and Kapoors can make both Big B and
SRK cworking together as a team again?

3. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

In this movie, we've got to see at the end of the story how Big B
died, I guess tragically... He did not share good relationship with
SRK in this movie but son, Rishi (Abhi), was forgiving type of
person. He decided to yet, patch up with Maya in the movie, but this
time only as a family because he had found someone new.

Verdict: We could see so many regrets in the movie with a little
happiness at the end.

Question: Will we wait until Big B is no more in this world then SRK
wants to befriends him again?

4. Paheli and Bhootnath (This one is funny)

In Paheli, Amitji is the genius who solved the mystery of two
identical individuals, which happened to be SRK and SRK's bhoot. But
in Bhootnath, Amitji is now the bhoot!! LOL!

Question: What does bhoot has to do with SRK and Big B?

CONCLUSION: Rivalry or no rivalry, I found out that these two stars
are amazing. They are the superstar and they popularize the
industry. Yet, rivalry does not bring any benefit to anyone although
they bags awards or box-offices movies individually. Somehow, I
would love to see them together again. I AM TIRED OF THE MEDIA
FAKING OUT THEIR RIVALRIES. Whatever it is, I still think Abhi is
the best because he is the non-allied-to-any-rivalry-in-bollywood
person. Love you, abhi!

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Date:: Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:00 am
Subject:: New poll for Abhishek-Online

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From: Abhishek-Online@...
Date:: Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:59 am
Subject:: Poll results for Abhishek-Online

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final results:


POLL QUESTION: Which movie of Abhishek are you most looking forward to in 2008?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Sarkar Raj, 3 votes, 37.50%
- Drona, 2 votes, 25.00%
- Dilli 6, 3 votes, 37.50%

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From: Aisha F <ann_f21@...>
Date:: Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:32 pm
Subject:: Bachchans and Ramgopal Varma in Hyderabad on Sarkar Raj tour

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Bachchans and Ramgopal Varma in Hyderabad on Sarkar Raj tour

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Hyderabad
June 15, 2008

It was a rousing reception to the Bachchans when they arrived in Pearl City, Hyderabad, in their first leg of “Idea Yatra for Sarkar Raj”, Sunday night in Pearl City, Hyderabad. Amitabh Bachhan accompanied by Abishek, Aish, Ramgopal Varma and partial cast of his latest film addressed a jam-packed press conference.

I spent a night in Punjagutta PS lockup: Ramgopal Varma
Ramgopal Varma, looking younger than his previous visit, addressed the media in his casual style, beginning with a memoir of his a couple of decades ago. “I am emotional to be part of this occasion. It’s not only the success of Sarkar Raj. But also the nostalgia that this venue happens to be where I was born at brought up – Punjagutta Circle. I had to spend a night in the lockup of the police station here. I was running a video library and it was raided for pirated stuff of Amitabh Bachchan’s blockbuster Aakhree Raasta (1986). From that instance in real life, I take pride at present hour, having made a successful film with Amitab as hero. Power is the ability to achieve what you desire. Those were the days when I stood in queue lines to watch Bachchan’s films. Now, I enjoy the success of directing blockbusters with Amitab in real life. The budget of Sarkar Raj is Rs. 30 crore, and it had already collected Rs. 50 Crore and maintains the stamina of its first week run, still.”

Sarkar Raj – a Groundbreaking genre
“I do not consider this as a mere commercial success. It is genre-breaking – with no songs and dance. I concentrated much on the realistic factors of grimness and intensity in presentation of Sarkar Raj. Bachchans’ performance matters a lot. The locations are their close-up shots. It is a milestone of its kind in the Indian cinema. for Tho when my video library shop was raided. It speaks of the diversity in filmmaking. This is power and strength as well.”

Varma established his credibility: Big B
The Big B looked composed as he spoke in his thoughtful style. “I am happy to be amidst the wonderful people of Hyderabad. The place is not new to me. Earlier, I was part of the city during the shoot of my films many a time. I am thrilled to know that Ramgopal Varma spent a night in a lockup for pirating my film. (In a lighter vein with patchy laughter) I apologize to him for that, and I hope he will never go back again. Ramgopal Varma is the son of the soil. From a humble beginning, he went on to make history and now celebrates the success Sarkar Raj. He won the credibility from the audiences. He has the power to conceive and construct ideas. He challenges us with his creativity.”

Amitabh’s clever correction of RGV remark
Referring to RGV’s calculation about Sarkar Raj as groundbreaking genre away from the regular style of Indian films with songs and dance, Amitabh Bachchan seemed to correct the director’s side. “It is important for the films and the media. In fact, songs and dance is the USP of Indian cinema. There was a time when the west criticized our films for being escapist in nature. Now, they slowly began to accept our path. The attitude of the people in US towards our films is changing fast. Such content is necessary, because India holds rich diversity in languages, traditions and tastes. Ramgopal Varma did prove his unique style and made a totally different cinema and proved his mettle giving importance to realism. I thank him wholeheartedly.”

Later, replying to a ring of queries from the media, the Bachchans and RGV collectively responded.

Audience decide Actor’s survival: Abishekh
Abishekh Bachchan replied, rather humorously all the time. “I don’t believe in celebrating Father’s Day. To that matter, I don’t believe in Mother’s day and such routine dates. I rather celebrate parents’ day everyday. I thank God for my parents. I look forward for more challenges in my career, with lots of creativity. I want roles that can provoke me to take up new challenges efficiently.” He ruled: “The survival of the artistes and their choices is purely dependent on the audience decision.”

Aish about Bachchans & Profession
Aishwarya Roy Bachchan showed a kind of over enthusiasm responding to the media. To gist it out: “I can’t bring any comparison between Amitabh and Abishekh, personally and professionally too. I used to work with them in films even before my marriage. I can just draw a simple line, for your satisfaction. It’s pleasure working with Amitabh. Abishekh is a super blast. The former is thoroughly involved in the subject and shoot from the start to finish on the sets. But, Abishekh will get attentive and concentrated while facing the camera, which otherwise a normal person.” At one stage, when RGV said Amitabh Bachchan came up in life by hard work and Abishekh was born to a superstar, Aish retorted immediately, saying: “He (Abishek) is also hard working. Her opinion about Art and Commercial films is that: What an audience considers as an art film need not be commercial to the other and vice versa. “I don’t want to be catergorised into any particular mode of films and characterizations. I wish to be versatile.” She further maintained that she wished to do films in all Indian languages, and expected one in Telugu in particular. Regarding presentation of women on the Indian screen, she made a curt reply: “I can’t make any profound statements on the issue of presenting women on the screen.”

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From: Aisha F <ann_f21@...>
Date:: Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:38 pm
Subject:: "It'll be nice to see Hrithik play the role of Chikoo" - Abhishek Bachchan

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"It'll be nice to see Hrithik play the role of Chikoo" - Abhishek Bachchan

By Devansh Patel, June 14, 2008 - 13:42 IST

It was one of those rare sunny afternoons in London. The wind whipped my hair with the ferocity. Speaking of jet lags, my head ached with the dull throb of the morning. All this and it was a day when Abhishek Bachchan had to call me up on Ram Gopal Varma's request for a special interview post Sarkar Raj. I wait impatiently for a call from Mumbai. It was 1500 hrs to be precise and my mobile rings. "Hi, can I speak to Mr. Patel please?" I answer, "Yes, speaking." The young husky voice replied, "Hi, How are you? This is Abhishek Bachchan; Ramu just gave me your number and asked me to speak with you. But can I call you in half an hour as I'm just going in for a shot?" Without further ado and running out of words, I answered, "Alright that's fine." The devil on my right shoulder began whispering - If Abhishek doesn't call you in half an hour, he will not call today, just go home and do not wait for his call - and he went on and on like that. The angel on my other shoulder didn't say much, but what he did say, spoke volumes. Abhishek...Abhishek...Abhishek. I smelled the coffee for one last time, packed my bag and stared at my watch in amusement. It was 1730 hrs, time to leave the office. So as I pushed open the door, the devil once again reminded me - Didn't I say, he won't call. Within couple of minutes, I boarded the train back home and then the unthinkable happens. My phone beeps, the text message reads - Can I call up now? - It was Abhishek Bachchan. And just as the screechy doors of the metropolitan line train were about to shut, I rushed out in time and replied back to A.B.Junior saying - Yes. In less than thirty seconds the display screen on my phone reads - Abhishek Bachchan calling. The moment I have been waiting for since a month arrives. I looked, paused, looked again, and answered my phone. Then the fun began and some serious conversation took place, all on the noisy railway platform in Uxbridge.

The film is really doing well in the U.K. Is it right in saying that the Bachchan's have unanimously taken the power in the overseas with Sarkar Raj?
Well, I don't know if that could be a statement but yes, the film is doing well and we're very excited about that. I think from the genre of film that it is, it's almost path breaking that the film should be recording the kind of collections that it has, which is very encouraging and means that the audiences in the U.K. are willing to watch this kind of cinema as well.

It all started from Refugee, then after a long wait came Yuva, Guru, Sarkar and now Sarkar Raj. All the films I have mentioned have got you critical acclaim. But does that mean, the more grim, intense and ferocious side of you is shown, the better you have performed and excelled?
That's actually for you'll to decide but I'd also like to believe that movies like Bunty Aur Babli and Bluffmaster also went on to become successful which were lighter in nature than the films you just mentioned. I think at the end of the day it's the film and its characters which appeal to you and not any one particular genre.

I think at the end of the day it's the film and its characters which appeal to you and not any one particular genre.

Both Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag and Sarkar Raj have proved that how unpredictable Ramu can get as a director. Is that a good sign for an actor like you who has worked with him before and who might work with him again?
Of course, yes. You know my greatest attraction to him as a director is that he is unpredictable and that he is forever trying to do something different and he throws a lot of challenges at his actors and as an actor you really enjoy being challenged. He is always accused of attempting the same kind of cinema, which I disagree with. I think it's very exciting because at the end of the day the fate of the film at the box office is not in our hands. The only thing we can do is make films, which we believe in.

What would you like to say or convey to some of the critics who've blatantly abused Sarkar Raj the film on a much personal level than a professional one? Isn't this taking it too far?
I believe that everybody has the right to say whatever they want - right or wrong - I've always held critics in very high esteem because as far as an actor is concerned, they give you a ready reference as to what the audience might be feeling. If they don't agree with you or they don't agree with the film, I don't see that's any reason to get personal. But I respect what they say and if I think that the points they've made are valid, I'll definitely incorporate that the next time around. It doesn't really affect me to be very honest that at the end of the day, one critic can make or break a film.

I've always held critics in very high esteem because as far as an actor is concerned, they give you a ready reference as to what the audience might be feeling.

Your death in the film has come as a surprise to many. Was death inevitable?
I don't think so. I just think that initially, when we worked on the script of Sarkar Raj, Shankar Nagre was going to reign throughout the film. But about a month or two into the scripting, Ramu came up with this brilliant idea that Shankar Nagre's character would achieve a different level of respectability in the audiences' eyes, if he dies for the cause he believed in. Not to say that we made him into a martyr but we all felt that it would give him a certain amount of lift in terms of his character if we took this route. And at the end of the day, all that is left is Subhash Nagre and Chikoo.

As I've written in my review that Ramu has left so much space by the end of the film that he might be able to start work on the 'Sarkar Trilogy'. On a personal level, what do you think?
Yeah. I think it'll be interesting. Ramu is a very exciting director and he will do justice to the third part too. As you said that Ramu has left it open-ended and any time he wants to reprise the film, the most exciting part would be to see dad play Subhash Nagre again with the same sheer intensity as he did in both the earlier outings. I really think he was outstanding in Sarkar and in Sarkar Raj he was just awesome. He has managed to outdo the performance he has done in Sarkar and I genuinely feel that this was one of his best performances ever. I'd be more than happy for a fan of this series and of the franchise to see it carry on with 'Sarkar Trilogy'.

I'd be more than happy for a fan of this series and of the franchise to see it carry on with 'Sarkar Trilogy'.

The Bachchans are getting busier day by day. The IIFA's, then Sarkar Raj, then the Sarkar Raj road rally followed up by your Unforgettable Tour. Busy people are happy people, as they say. What say?
(Laughs) Well, the Sarkar Raj rally is happening within India. We've already been to Gurgaon and Delhi. We will be going in a couple of days to other cities within India to promote the film and mostly interact with the audiences and the fans. We had a wonderful experience in Gurgaon with the local media and our fans. It was an overwhelming experience to see that kind of love and outpouring that came from the people. It's a unique idea and we're looking forward to it. And then, mid July, we embark on the 'Unforgettable World Tour' which actually ends up at the end of August in London. That'll be a lot of fun. And we are happy. That answers your second part of the question.

Today completes one week of the films release in the U.K and Sarkar Raj has already grossed more than quarter of a million pounds here. It also marks Ramu's highest ever collections in the U.K too. Any comments?
I am happy for Ramu and the entire team of Sarkar Raj. But it's not only U.K., the collections in certain parts of India are huge too. America's collection is equally good like in the U.K, if not, may be slightly more because it is a larger market. But at the end of the day what counts is that the thriller genre is getting accepted in the U.K, which traditionally, never used to work. U.K audiences tend to favor the more Yash Raj brand of cinema, which is a family entertainer with a lot of song and dance and culture. Very honestly, we the team of Sarkar Raj never expected the film to do much in the overseas market because of these statistics. The figures you've given me comes as a pleasant surprise that it's doing exceeding business in the U.K.

Sarkar and Sarkar Raj once again proved that the Hindi films aren't just about song and dance routine. Do you think more and more films should be made keeping in mind the success of such films?
Most definitely. When Sarkar was first made, it was a songless film. So was Black, for that matter, and they both went on to be very successful films. It just proved that the audience is willing to see films without songs and now Sarkar Raj has proved it again. And that's three in a row for dad too. We can sing to it (laughs).

Sarkar was first made, it was a songless film. So was Black, for that matter, and they both went on to be very successful films. It just proved that the audience is willing to see films without songs and now Sarkar Raj has proved it again.

Sarkar Raj is filled with sepia tones, black and grey shades and haunting background score. The film has continued from where it ended. Don't you think Ramu should've experimented a bit this time around?
I definitely feel that Sarkar Raj picks up and continues its style that Ramu had implied during Sarkar and this was something that needed to be constant in the film which is the way in which you tell the story and the technique used to convey the story. I hope when the trilogy is made, it still doesn't shift its focus.

Working together with the family for the first time would've been a great experience for you. But does it also bring in enough power in your performance when you see your dad and wife opposite you in the same frame?
Yes. Once the camera rolls, you're a professional and that is exactly how you should be. As actors, we can't allow our inter-personal relations to come in the way of our acting. But the minute Ramu said - Cut it - we were family again and it was great fun. Both dad and Aishwarya are actors with whom I've worked in the past and have enjoyed working with, and before Aishwarya and me were together, as a couple, we've done many films. Infact, she is one co-artist I've done maximum films with. So when you are facing Indian Film Industry's finest, you need to have the power to face them.

Aishwarya and me were together, as a couple, we've done many films. Infact, she is one co-artist I've done maximum films with. So when you are facing Indian Film Industry's finest, you need to have the power to face them.

What did you learn from Sarkar Raj, which you did not from Sarkar?
There is so much to take away from a film that it becomes that much more an important and a memorable experience. I took away a lot from the film. First and foremost is that RGV Ki Aag released during the making of Sarkar Raj and I really saw Ramu go through this entire journey of emotions after his film failed, which we all know, and I really learnt the strengths of character that Ram Gopal Varma as a director has. You need to know that this was the same man who was lambasted for making such a film. But I really felt that the media and many others really went after him unfairly. I applaud Ramu for the way he handled that situation and the strength and the conviction with which he continued to believe in Sarkar Raj and didn't panic and still made the film, which he set out to make. It speaks volumes for Ramu as a director and as a person.

From your natural acting in Sarkar we will now see you possess some super-natural powers in Drona.
This is a tag that the media has put on because they have nothing else to write over here besides calling it a film with super natural powers. But it's not a super hero film, contrary to popular belief; it is a modern day fantasy in which I play a King. There is a lot of magic in the film but that doesn't make it super natural. I wouldn't compare it to Krishh too. I am really excited about Drona because I've never attempted something like this before. Infact, something like Drona has never been made in the history of Indian cinema. Therefore, we all are working very hard on it and looking forward for it.

It's not a super hero film, contrary to popular belief; it is a modern day fantasy in which I play a King. There is a lot of magic in the film but that doesn't make it super natural.

Any message you'd like to convey to people who haven't yet watched Sarkar Raj?
Obviously the first message will be - Please go watch it (laughs). Sarkar Raj is a brilliant film in all aspects and credit goes to Ram Gopal Varma. Secondly, fantastic performances from Dad and Aishwarya and if you're my fan... do I have to say anything further? (Laughs)

Whom would you pick to play Chikoo in the Sarkar Raj trilogy?
It'll be nice to see Hrithik Roshan play the role of Chikoo and more interesting will be the Ram Gopal Varma combination with Hrithik. That'll be an exciting watch.

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From: Aisha F <ann_f21@...>
Date:: Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:40 am
Subject:: Bachchan collectiveness conquers the States

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US Box Office: Aamir’s TZP makes Top 20

Bachchan collectiveness conquers the States

Published by Tony at 02:34:44 am on June 11, 2008

Hrithik finally talks about Aishwarya kiss

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mitabh Bachchan is not God, Rekha says

Bachchan collectiveness conquers the States

The collective power of the Bachchan family missed out on an elusive Top 10 place by just a whisker, in the United States.

Amitabh Bachchan, son Abhishek and his wife Aishwarya Rai nearly managed to achieve the impossible… a fete that a Bollywood film hardly ever manages… a US Box Office Top 10 slot. The Ram Gopal Verma directed political thriller entered the charts at number 11, 1 place behind Made of Honor.

Over its first weekend of release, it has accumulated $642,523, showing on 70 screens with a per screen average of $9,178… This was also the fourth highest average.

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From: Aisha F <ann_f21@...>
Date:: Sat Jun 7, 2008 8:27 pm
Subject:: Will Ramu-Abhishek prove a point?

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Will Ramu-Abhishek prove a point?

June 7, 2008 4:45:42 PM IST
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The day of reckoning finally arrived and the three Bachchan starrer, SARKAR RAJ, hit the screens as per schedule, on June 6 2008. While Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have recently proved their star power with BHOOTHNATH and JODHAA AKBAR respectively, its director Ram Gopal Varma and Abhishek Bachchan for whom SARKAR RAJ is of great importance.

Director Ram Gopal Varma must himself have forgotten when he last directed a hit film, although Aby's Baby, Abhishek Bachchan gave his first solo superhit, just last year in the form of Mani Ratnam's GURU. On that occasion too, Abhishek had Aishwarya for company like in SARKAR RAJ and must be wishing for a repeat performance. Unfortunately, post GURU all his movies have failed to impress. It is due to these mentioned reasons that SARKAR RAJ becomes very important for both Ramu and Abhishek.

So how has it gone? The early indications are that after an average start SARKAR RAJ picked up at the multiplexes. As far as the critics are concerned, some have loved it, others have not, but it's the audience who is the final judge and on that count, both Abhishek and Ramu must be hoping to score a few points.

Here's wishing they do so with SARKAR RAJ and shut up their detractors!

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Date:: Sat Jun 7, 2008 7:44 pm
Subject:: IIFA 2008 Diary: Day 1

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IIFA 2008 Diary: Day 1

By Bollywood Hungama News Network, June 7, 2008 - 16:12 IST

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Arrival of the stars
Bangkok witnessed Bollywood biggies landing into the city to be a part of the most prestigious IIFA Awards 2008. Karan Johar, Riteish Deshmukh, David Dhawan, Katrina Kaif, Viveik Oberoi were among the first ones to put their foot in the city. The Bachchan family along with Kareena Kapoor joined arrived later.

Sarkar Raj Premiere gets overwhelming response
RGV's Sarkar Raj Premiere kickstarted IIFA this year in Bangkok. The film got an overwhelming response from the audiences. The premiere had a 'Green Carpet' welcome to show concern towards the issue of Global Warming. A huge crowd packed the venue and the security had a tough time managing them when the Bachchan's arrived for the Premiere at the Paragon Cineplex. Kareena Kapoor, Viveik Oberoi, Urmila Matondkar and Dia Mirza though present at Bangkok for IIFA, skipped the Premiere.

Music launch of Mission Istaanbul
IIFA awards 2008 became the platform for the music launch of Apoorva Lakhia's Mission Istaanbul. While the queen of soaps, Ekta Kapoor, who is the producer of the film, was missing from the event, her absence was filled in by her father, Jeetendra, who launched the music of Mission Istaanbul. The director along with the film's star cast Viveik Oberoi, Zayed Khan, Shabbir Ahluwalia and Niketan Madhok interacted with the media. Viveik Oberoi also danced to the tunes of his famous numbers like 'Aye Ganpat' from Shootout At Lokhandwala.

Also check out the IIFA special

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Date:: Sat Jun 7, 2008 7:40 pm
Subject:: Bachchans, Kapoors bury the hatchet at IIFA

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Bachchans, Kapoors bury the hatchet at IIFA
Arpana - 6/7/2008

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Bangkok, June 7 (IANS) The Bachchans and the Kapoors - the two leading families of Bollywood - have maintained a distance ever since Karisma and Abhishek's engagement broke off several years ago. But to everyone's surprise, Randhir and Rajeev Kapoor walked the green carpet at the premiere of "Sarkar Raj" here.

Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, the film starring Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai, had its world premiere Friday evening at the Ninth International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, of which the Big B is the brand ambassador.

While Jaya Bachchan extended a warm welcome to Randhir, Kareena is set to perform at the IIFA awards night.

The Bachchans, however, were the cynosure of all eyes at the Paragon Cineplex, where the movie was screened as part of the three-day IIFA extravaganza that kicked off here Friday.

Other Indian stars at the premiere included Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, David Dhawan, Zayed Khan, veteran actress Mumtaz and Neil Nitin Mukesh.

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Date:: Fri Jun 6, 2008 8:55 am
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Abhi How are you ?

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Date:: Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:37 am
Subject:: Big B at Sarkar Raj media meet

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Big B at Sarkar Raj media meet

Mumbai: Amitabh Bachchan graced the media meet of his forthcoming movie 'Sarkar Raj' at JW Marriott, Juhu, today alongwith Jaya Bachchan and Amar Singh.

Director Ram gopal Verma was also there to interact with the media. Big B stars alongwith Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai bachchan in the movie which is a sequel to Sarkar.

Abhishek and Aishwarya also were available at the media meet through video conferencing and interactedwith the media at the conference. Abhi and Ash celebrate their 1st wedding anniversary today and were thrilled to see their mom and dad on the screen in Mumbai. BIg B and Jaya broke into tears when they saw Abhi and Ash on the video screen live via Miami where they are shooting for Karan Johar's Dostana.

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#3461

From: Aisha F <ann_f21@...>
Date:: Tue Apr 8, 2008 3:15 am
Subject:: Abhishek: Home is where the heart is!

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Abhishek: Home is where the heart is!

IndiaGlitz [Monday, April 07, 2008]

Well, he is all alone and far away from his home land. We are talking about Abhi baby who is flying from one country to the other, we mean literally, for his shoots these days, and the saddest thing for this home bird is that he is not finding time to get back even for a short breaker to India.

But then his doting family has come to his rescue. If reports circling B town are true then soon the Bachchan parivar will pack its bags and fly straight to meet their son who is right now shooting in Miami for K Jo's 'Dostana'.

Bachchan Jr. is really busy these days shooting for 'Drona' and 'Dilli 6' which will see him pairing with the latest entry Kapoor girl, Sonam Kapoor. In 'Dostana' that is being produced by Karan Johar and directed by Tarun Mansukhani Abhishek Bachchan will be seen sharing screen space with John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra. Karan Johar while speaking on this film to a media had vowed that this was a story way different from others.

So lets just wait and see if what K Jo has said comes true.

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#3460

From: Imah Saman <shamirahsha@...>
Date:: Fri Apr 4, 2008 4:09 am
Subject:: Laughter is the best medicine

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http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=article&sectid=30&contentid=200804032008040302070327684741c67

Laughter is the best medicine

A visibly fitter Abhishek Bachchan bonds with the doctors and the staff of a Miami hospital where he is filming for Dostana

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Posted On Thursday, April 03, 2008

Sandipan Dalal

Abhishek Bachchan with the staff of the Miami hospital

Abhishek Bachchan seems to have lost oodles of weight before hitting the beaches of Miami. Bachchan junior, who is presently filming for Karan Johar's next production Dostana, is looking and feeling better than ever before.

Sources close to the actor reveal that he is gearing up for his first wedding anniversary on April 20, when wife Aishwarya Rai will join him in Miami. However, his unit members insist that it is director Tarun Mansukhani who is the reason behind Abhishek's fitter physique. Tarun we hear has been coaxing him to lose weight.

Whatever be the case, the actor is definitely having a ball at Miami. He recently shot at Broward General Medical Centre for a sequence that had him playing a cheerful patient who is more concerned about another gorgeous female patient in the same ward than himself. Abhishek willingly obliged the medical practitioners and hospital staff with pictures and autographs in between shots.

A unit member says, "Abhishek is simply delightful. He keeps cracking jokes with our crew members. He is maintaining his diet as he wants to lose some more kilos."

Priyanka Chopra and John Abraham are also shooting with AB Jr, and the three seem to be getting along rather well.

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#3459

From: Imah Saman <shamirahsha@...>
Date:: Fri Apr 4, 2008 4:08 am
Subject:: Abhishek bana McDreamy

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http://www.mid-day.com/web/guest/entertainment/bollywood/article?_EXT_5_articleId=1070743&_EXT_5_groupId=14

Abhishek bana McDreamy

Author: Tushar Joshi Date: 03 Apr 2008

Bachchan is dressed as a medical intern in Karan Johar¢s Dostana

where¢s the party tonight? Abhishek Bachchan with the hospital staff

Abhishek Bachchan is in Miami along with John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra shooting for Tarun Mansukhani¢s Dostana. Abhishek recently shot for a few scenes at the North Brown Medical Center in South Florida.

A source reveals that Abhsihek plays a male nurse who works at a local hospital. The scenes in the hospital involved Abhishek taking care of a character actor.

Forthcoming

Apparently, local Indians working at the hospital thronged the film set when they heard about Bachchan Junior shooting. Not only did Abhishek take pictures with the local staff but also answered questions pertaining to his marriage with Ash and his forthcoming films.

We¢ve been told that the unit will soon move to a Hollywood beach to shoot a festive song sequence. After looking at the pictures, it¢s apparent that Abhishek has lost weight. Looks like Ash¢s strict diet is finally showing results.

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#3458

From: Imah Saman <shamirahsha@...>
Date:: Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:50 am
Subject:: Ash...

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Ash with Sikandar Kher....

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#3457

From: vijendra pandey <vijendra_engg@...>
Date:: Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:16 pm
Subject:: Re: Re: Board Updates.

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do i know , got a mail from u , do u like abhishek

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#3456

From: "Nitz" <aakshiva@...>
Date:: Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:42 pm
Subject:: Re: Board Updates.

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Whats happening in here ..??

I see no updates of Abhishke Bachchan Related info .. ppl are running
short of News or is Ab not interested to stay in the News..??

#3455

From: Aisha F <ann_f21@...>
Date:: Sat Mar 15, 2008 7:15 pm
Subject:: Aish forces Abhi to shed kilos

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News Latest Tollywood & Mirch Masala Story

Aish forces Abhi to shed kilos

Director Shankar had asked Aishwarya Rai to shed 6 Kilos before he gets ready with Robot. According to sources, Ash has been working hard to reduce her weight. Not only that she has put Abhishek too on a diet, said a source. “It seems she has not been happy with all the barbed comments coming Abhishek's way, thanks to his double chin and all the baby fat that he has accumulated post marriage.

So, Abhishek has been put on a diet of rotis and no rice, lots of veggies and no red meat. Given that Abhishek simply loves non-vegetarian food and all kinds of fish, I'm sure he is having a tough time sticking to this dietary regime,” added the source.

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#3454

From: Aisha F <ann_f21@...>
Date:: Sat Mar 15, 2008 7:03 pm
Subject:: Abhishek not happy with Aish topless photo

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News Latest Tollywood & Mirch Masala Story

Abhishek not happy with Aish topless photo

After the whole furore of the Hrithik and Aishwarya Rai kiss in Dhoom 2, a new scandal has emerged. This one involves the Ash going topless for a magazine. Yes, Aishwarya has indeed gone semi-nude, but this isn¢t something new. In fact it is something she posed for, in a group of 4/5, during the mid-90s. A Bollywood website sensationally showed pictures of Abhishek Bachchan¢s wife in a pose that is now deemed inappropriate.

The picture then spread like wildfire around Internet and even featured on many Indian TV channels. When Abhishek Bachchan found about this he got a little angry and immediately a statement was issued in which it was said the photo was morphed and not genuine. Abhishek is now talking with his lawyers as to what to do.

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#3452

From: Imah Saman <shamirahsha@...>
Date:: Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:37 am
Subject:: LG slams back newspaper reporter over the Bachchans

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http://www.ibosnetwork.com/newsmanager/templates/template1.aspx?articleid=21228&zoneid=4

LG slams back newspaper reporter over the Bachchans
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - Industry News Network

It appears even reputed news publications like Economic Times are prone to disrepute at times. In recent weeks, a series of articles appearing on Economic Times under bylines of reporters Sonali Krishna and Omkar Sapre, had falsely reported on the lack of interest from endorsement companies for Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan respectively.

In fact, in an article dated Feb 28, 2008; Omkar Sapre in Economic Times reported that LG wasn't keen on signing Abhishek Bachchan and was planning to 'drop' him due to box office .

However the truth it appears is something else. Not only were the Korean company representatives keen on signing Abhishek Bachchan, they sought to contract Bachchan to endorse LG's entire line of products highlighting their cellphone brand. However since that conflicted with the Motorola endorsement Abhishek Bachchan already was committed to, he decided to opt out of the conflict of interest.

It appears the Economic Times reporter didn't bother to contact the relevant authorities at LG and mischaracterized the terms of parting for Abhishek Bachchan from LG, and published the article stating LG was 'dropping' Jr. Bachchan.

This prompted a troubled Managing Director of LG himself to write a letter of apology directly to Abhishek Bachchan, rebuking the ET article reporter for false journalism in a national newspaper. The letter has been obtained by our sources and reproduced below.

However such gap between the reporting and facts seem to affirm what sources in the industry claim; that newspapers like Mumbai Mirror, Mid-Day and a few online newsportals have certain writers who may be deliberately planting such negative and false stories on the Bachchans in recent months.

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#3451

From: Abhishek-Online@...
Date:: Sat Feb 9, 2008 3:51 pm
Subject:: New poll for Abhishek-Online

Abhishek-Online@...

Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
Abhishek-Online group:

Which movie of Abhishek are you most looking forward to in 2008?

   o Sarkar Raj
   o Drona
   o Dilli 6


To vote, please visit the following web page:
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Note: Please do not reply to this message. Poll votes are
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#3450

From: "neni2abhi" <neni2abhi@...>
Date:: Sat Feb 9, 2008 3:45 pm
Subject:: Board Updates

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Hello All,

Changed the home page... to signify Abhishek's Birthday!
Wish him the very best in the future... Hope he has a award filled year
for Guru... cos no one deserves it more than he does!

Preeti has been trying to get in touch with Rosie Singh... but Abhishek
was not in town for his birhtday so nothing worked out.. Also this year
they did not celebrate his birthday cos of his grandmother's sad
demise.

We just have to be patient all over again i guess... but that end
result is great!

Well.. sorry for the late change... but as they say better late than
never!

Cheers...
Neetu

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#3436

From: gopinath ck <cgopick@...>
Date:: Tue Jan 8, 2008 8:22 am
Subject:: VOTE ABHI FOR BEST MALE ACTOR FILMFARE AWARDS VIA SMS

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hai friends,

Vote Abhisheak bachchan for the best actor in male lead for filmfare award. You can vote for Abhi through SMS. Format giving below,

FI<space>AWARD<space>BAMGURUABHISHEAKBACHCHAN

sent to 53636

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#3435

From: gopinath ck <cgopick@...>
Date:: Tue Jan 8, 2008 8:31 am
Subject:: Filmfare awards for Abhi LAST DATE 15-JANUARY-2008

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hai friends,

Please vote for ABHISHEAK BACHCHAN for Best actor in Main lead for filmfare award. The last date of entry is 15-jan-2008

Vote for abhisheak through SMS. Format is giving below.

FI<space>AWARD<space>BAMGURUABHISHEAKBACHCHAN

to 53636

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#3434

From: Abhishek-Online@...
Date:: Tue Jan 8, 2008 1:19 pm
Subject:: Poll results for Abhishek-Online

Abhishek-Online@...

The following Abhishek-Online poll is now closed.  Here are the
final results:


POLL QUESTION: Which is your favourite LCMD Song!

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Kachchi Kaliyaan, 3 votes, 37.50%
- Zara Gungunalein Chalo, 1 votes, 12.50%
- Chunari Mein Daag, 1 votes, 12.50%
- Ehi Thaiyaa Motiya, 0 votes, 0.00%
- Hum To Aise Hain, 2 votes, 25.00%
- Ik Teekhi Teekhi Si Ladki, 1 votes, 12.50%

INDIVIDUAL VOTES
- Kachchi Kaliyaan
      - soumya_686@...
      - neni2abhi@...
      - pritiey4u@...
- Zara Gungunalein Chalo
      - neni2abhi@...
- Chunari Mein Daag
      - anamaria.1988@...
- Ehi Thaiyaa Motiya
- Hum To Aise Hain
      - neni2abhi@...
      - pritiey4u@...
- Ik Teekhi Teekhi Si Ladki
      - neni2abhi@...


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#3433

From: gopinath ck <cgopick@...>
Date:: Sat Jan 5, 2008 11:20 am
Subject:: Abhisheak Bachchan - The Best Actor of 2007

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Hai friends,

The year 2007 had gone. We saw a number of good films this year. Some of them were very good in their content & message, some of them were good as time-pass. The films loved by both audiences & critics were Guru, Chak de India, Taare zameen par, Dhammal, Parzania, Jab We Met, Om Shanti Om, Cheeni Kum,,Jhony gadaar, etc.Out of the performance this year, the CROWN must go to Abhisheak Bachchan for his Splendid performance in the film GURU. None of the Actor can Performs like he did in GURU. Acting Range of Abhisheak Bachchan can clearly seen in the film. Guru was the film were every aspect of the film was top class, Whether it is performance, script, direction, camera, art direction, choreography, music, lyrics, Make-Up, every thing. So friends here comes the time to vote for Abhisheak. This year every Best Actor award must go to Abhisheak because of the simple reason that he deserve it, no one else. I hope GURU will be top in the list of award wining films. So friends keep vote for abhi in every nomination. Wishing ABHI all the best for his future projects, We are eagerly waiting for your future realases, DRONA, SARKARRAJ,DILI 6 & Karan Johar's Next.

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#3432

From: neetu nair <neni2abhi@...>
Date:: Fri Jan 4, 2008 8:09 am
Subject:: Nominees for 14th Annual Screen Awards

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Nominees for 14th Annual Screen Awards
By IndiaFM News Bureau, January 2, 2008 - 11:23 IST

Please note: Nominations for Abhishek Bachchan Movies have been highlighted in Red.

Best Film
Chak De! India
Guru
Life in A… Metro
Om Shanti Om
Taare Zameen Par

Best Director
Aamir Khan - Taare Zameen Par
Anurag Basu - Life in A… Metro
Farah Khan - Om Shanti Om
Mani Ratnam - Guru
Shimit Amin - Chak De! India

Best Actor (Male)
Abhishek Bachchan - Guru
Akshaye Khanna – Gandhi My Father
Amitabh Bachchan – Cheeni Kum
Shah Rukh Khan - Chak De! India
Shahid Kapoor – Jab We Met

Best Actor (Female)
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – Guru
Kareena Kapoor - Jab We Met
Tabu - Cheeni Kum

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
Aamir Khan - Taare Zameen Par
Darshan Jariwala - Gandhi My Father
Mithun Chakraborty – Guru
Sharman Joshi - Life in A… Metro
Vipin Sharma - Taare Zameen Par

Best Playback Singer (Female)
Chinmaye - Tere Bina - Guru
Shreya Ghoshal - Barso Re Megha – Guru
Shreya Ghoshal – Yeh Ishq Haaye – Jab We Met
Sunidhi Chauhan – Sajnaji Vaari - Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd

Best Lyrics
Gulzar – Bol Na Halke - Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
Prasoon Joshi – Maa - Taare Zameen Par
Sameer – Jab Se Tere Naina – Saawariya
Sayeed Quadri - Inn Dinon - Life in A… Metro

Best Background Music
A R Rahman – Guru
Raju Singh - Life in A… Metro
Salim-Sulaiman - Chak De! India
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy - Taare Zameen Par
Vishal-Shekhar – Om Shanti Om

Best Music
A R Rahman – Guru
Monty Sharma – Saawariya
Pritam – Life in A… Metro
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy – Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy - Taare Zameen Par

Best Dialogue
Amole Gupte - Taare Zameen Par
Imtiaz Ali – Jab We Met
Jaideep Sahni – Chak De! India
Sanjeev Dutta – Life in A… Metro
Vijay Krishna Acharya – Guru

Best Sound
Baylon Fonseca - Shoot Out At Lokhandwala
Bishwadeep Chatterjee – Eklavya The Royal Guard
H. Sridhar – Guru
Hari Dwarak & Madhu Apsara - Johnny Gaddaar
Hitendra Ghosh - Life in A… Metro
Manas Chaudhary & Ali Merchant - Chak De! India

Best Cinematography
Bobby Singh - Life in A… Metro
N. Nataraj Subramaniam - Eklavya The Royal Guard
Rajiv Menon – Guru
Ravi Chandran – Saawariya
Sudeep Chatterjee - Chak De! India

Best Art Direction
Gautam Sen – Khoya Khoya Chand
Nitin Chandrakant Desai – Gandhi My Father
Omung Kumar – Saawariya
Sabu Cyril – Guru
Sabu Cyril – Om Shanti Om

Best Choreography
Farah Khan – Dhoom Tana - Om Shanti Om
Ganesh Hegde & Pappu-Mallu – Yun Shabnami – Saawariya
Saroj Khan – Barso Re Megha – Guru
Vaibhavi Merchant – Aaja Nachle - Aaja Nachle
Vaibhavi Merchant – Title Song – Jhoom Barabar Jhoom

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#3431

From: "neni2abhi" <neni2abhi@...>
Date:: Wed Jan 2, 2008 10:59 am
Subject:: Re: Board Updates.

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Hi ...

Thanks Vidya.

BTW. I created this group, so thats why I am the owner/moderator.
Thats all.

Its a public group otherwise! :D

Regards
Neety
--- In Abhishek-Online@..., Sreevidya <sreev_p2@...>
wrote:
>
> HI All,
>
> Didn't know this group was owned:)
>
> Welcome back, neetu!
>
> Best regards,
> vidya.
>
> neni2abhi <neni2abhi@...> wrote:                               Hi
Guys,
>
>  For all those who dont know me, I'm Neetu I am the Owner of this
>  group.
>
>  I was not able to post messages as I had some personal problems
and
>  was away from work for the same.
>
>  Now that I am back, I would like to welcome all new members to
ABO!
>
>  There are some ground rules that we have been following for quite
>  sometime now. SO just a repetition.
>
>  This site is only dedicated to Abhishek Bachchan. So please post
>  ONLY Abhishek related mails.
>
>  Please note that Abhishek is aware of our Group so we donot want
FWs
>  or spam mails posted here.
>
>  I would have to keep deleting forwards and stuff if they are
mailed.
>  You can email your forwards to our personal email ids but not on
the
>  group. Hope you understand.
>
>  Also, if you are here to publicise some stuff or mail ads, I
would
>  have to go ahead and block you from being able to post such mails.
>
>  Im sorry Im being harsh but this group has been following these
>  rules from the very beginning.
>
>  Thankyou once again for joining in!
>  As I always say... Keep loving Abhi!
>  Cheers
>  Neetu
>

#3430

From: Sreevidya <sreev_p2@...>
Date:: Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:43 pm
Subject:: Re: Board Updates.

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HI All,

Didn't know this group was owned:)

Welcome back, neetu!

Best regards,
vidya.

neni2abhi <neni2abhi@...> wrote:

Hi Guys,

For all those who dont know me, I'm Neetu I am the Owner of this
group.

I was not able to post messages as I had some personal problems and
was away from work for the same.

Now that I am back, I would like to welcome all new members to ABO!

There are some ground rules that we have been following for quite
sometime now. SO just a repetition.

This site is only dedicated to Abhishek Bachchan. So please post
ONLY Abhishek related mails.

Please note that Abhishek is aware of our Group so we donot want FWs
or spam mails posted here.

I would have to keep deleting forwards and stuff if they are mailed.
You can email your forwards to our personal email ids but not on the
group. Hope you understand.

Also, if you are here to publicise some stuff or mail ads, I would
have to go ahead and block you from being able to post such mails.

Im sorry Im being harsh but this group has been following these
rules from the very beginning.

Thankyou once again for joining in!
As I always say... Keep loving Abhi!
Cheers
Neetu