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This Amitabh Bachchan fan thinks his letter to his granddaughters is a farce

This Amitabh Bachchan fan thinks his letter to his granddaughters is a farce

"You give them good, sound advice, Mr Bachchan, but you should have led by example"
09 Sep, 2016

Bollywood fans are suckers for a good tear-jerker.

Earlier this week, Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan penned an open letter to his granddaughters, Navya Naveli, 18, and Aaradhya Bachchan, 4.

He wrote to them about the struggles of womanhood, about being your own person in a world that believes it has the right to tell girls and women what they ought to do.

Social media lapped up his letter with relish. People on Twitter called it "beautiful", "heartwarming", "a must-read". Soon, publications followed with high praise. Indian Express wrote, "With gender issues getting so much play in India and yet crimes against women being at all-time high, the letter assumes significance." Huffington Post India was even more flattering: "Progressive, empowering, and deeply heartfelt, the letter is bound to resonate with young women all over the country, especially at a time when gender inequality, violence against women, and a culture of patriarchy are still widely prevalent in our country."

Yet, I can't help but feel something about the letter was off. Mr Bachchan timed this letter with the release of his upcoming film Pink, which should have even the least discriminating film enthusiast scream 'PR stunt!'. But that's not all. The letter itself contradicts Mr Bachchan's intent of upholding women's rights in a few vital ways. It makes one doubt the sincerity of his words to Navya and Aaradhya.

Given his sway over millions of Bollywood fans over the world, I felt it necessary to raise my concerns with the man himself. Here is what I have to say to you, Mr Bachchan.

Dear Mr Amitabh Bachchan,

I, Shehar Bano, a granddaughter, daughter, daughter-in-law, wife, mother and childhood fan of yours, found your letter to your granddaughters very moving. It's clear that you want the best for both of them. One would wish more grandfathers stood up in support of their granddaughters' choices in life.

But I have a few concerns. There are a few portions of your letter, where your words actually go against the ideals of gender equality you say you support. Let me explain.

You begin your letter by saying your granddaughters carry the legacy of their great-grandfathers: "You both carry a very valuable legacy on your tender shoulders — Aaradhya, the legacy of your great grandfather, Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Navya, the legacy of your great grandfather, Shri H P Nanda."

I wonder why you chose to only talk about their paternal grandfathers, and not their grandfathers from their maternal side.

Are you suggesting a mother has no legacy to pass on to her children? Is the woman, who carries her children for nine months in her body, gives birth to them, raises them along with their father, merely an incubator, and not a person who instills values and inspires ambition or indeed 'pass on the good genes' from her side of the family? In your letter, you have (perhaps inadvertently) said that it is who your father is that matters the most.

My family history is not as illustrious as yours, but I am a proud granddaughter of:

My Dada, a forest officer and a philanthropist at heart, who passed on his love and passion for animals and humans alike;

My Dadi, an epitome of patience and an amazing mother to her nine children;

My Nana, an educationist, a man of discipline and a writer/poet;

My Nani, a woman known for her kindness and legendary culinary skills.

I carry with me the legacy of all these people, not just of my father, and his father and grandfather, not only the so-called superior sex's legacy.

Secondly, you tell them to marry when they wish to, implying that they shouldn't cave to societal pressures to wed early.

"Don't get married for any other reason other than you want to get married.

People will talk. They shall say some terrible things. But that doesn't mean you have to listen to everyone. Never ever worry about log kya kahenge!

At the end of the day, you are the only one who will face the consequences of your actions, so don't let other people make your decisions for you."

This is good, sound advice, Mr Bachchan. But can you say you led by example? Did you allow the women in your family to do the same?

Your wife Jaya Bachchan and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan, whose daughter Aaradhya you address, appear to have followed the dictates of your principles, ever since their lives entwined with yours.

I say this, because rumours suggest that you wield an unnatural control over their professional lives.

Did you not have Aishwarya marry a tree first to save your son from the ill-effects of her astrological sign? Your daughter-in-law bore the ridicule and legal consequences of being betrothed to a banana plant, simply because your priest said her star sign could shorten her husband's life. This hardly sounds as progressive as the papers purport you to be.

There are rumours that you watch over her career moves as well, often expressing displeasure of a scene too steamy. Take the latest from the grapevine about Aishwarya's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. It is said you've asked for the scenes that offended you to be edited from the film.

It is very likely that that is all gossip that sells well, but what of your wife Jaya?

Word has it she gave up her career to look after the children — a choice she insists was hers. But you thanked her for her sacrifice with scandals of your affair with another famous heroine. What choices did you give her then? Compromise again, for the sake of kids and family? Covering up for her husband’s 'infidelity'?

Mr Bachchan, I believe you just advised your granddaughters on how to live their lives before their marriage. Perhaps, you should also pen your thoughts about their lives afterwards too? Or was it not relevant to Pink?

With all due respect, Mr Bachchan, may I ask why you chose to write the letter now? Don’t you think it’s too obvious a marketing gimmick for your upcoming women's rights-centric film, Pink? You used your star power to get your audience emotional, right before the movie's release. Coincidence? A very timely one, indeed.

Your letter is incomplete, contradictory and hypocritical in my humble opinion. You have a huge name, a huge legacy, a huge fan following. Your word is valued by millions. You have power and with power comes huge responsibility, sir. I'm not sure you used it well…

It would have been much better had this letter been written by Jaya ji, ending with her classic line from Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, 'Keh diya na... bas keh diya!'

Regards,

Shehar Bano Rizvi, a granddaughter who takes pride in the legacy of my Nana-Nani and Dada-Dadi, equally!

Comments

Still Curious Sep 09, 2016 04:34pm
I agree with the writers view totally. I started reading the letter but stopped after the legacy part. His words totally contradict the message he is trying to convey.
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Talha Rizvi Sep 09, 2016 04:39pm
Well said Shehr Bano Rizvi. Your article excellently summarizes the contradiction within Mr.Bachchan's lifestyle.
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Sidharth Gaur Sep 09, 2016 05:19pm
You wrote very well, but at the end, he will rule the entertainment world. It wont affect the people, as people are multi faced, they will agree with him but they will be the front runners to exploit a lady. But you have got a point that why not maternal side, in fact when i read his letter, i never noticed this part. Keep writing. Thanks!
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T.Rao Sep 09, 2016 05:21pm
Well said.
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ahmad Sep 09, 2016 05:50pm
the same people who say in defense of bold scenes 'if you don't like it don't watch it' have to complain about every thing that exists.
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Subhsubhbol Sep 09, 2016 05:55pm
very well written.....
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Jitendraa Singh Sep 09, 2016 05:55pm
Basically , personal letters should not be publicised ... because they are personal . If it is publicised ....it should not be commented upon because it is personal .Both are ,for , whatever reasons ,are in bad taste . Having said that ,I am great fan of Mr Bachchan and will remain so in future
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Subhsubhbol Sep 09, 2016 06:09pm
I have a friend in india who has really risen to the occasion and has set something unprecedented by the standards of any country of the world. He and his wife gave both of their family names to their children......Jena-Rai.......when asked why his surname (Jena) is first and the wife's surname (Rai) is last, he simply replied....that's the way you are looking at it...but actually it's just alphabetical. Unfortunately, he is ridiculed more than appreciated.
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wellwisher Sep 09, 2016 06:22pm
AB is now a flop star. This letter , like Ganesh arti sung by him, is only to draw attention prior to release of Pink.
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Vinod Narang Sep 09, 2016 06:23pm
Brilliant Article. She has called out Mr. Bachchan although with a class. No disrespect at all. Mr. Bachchan needs to come out and respond. I will be looking forward to response
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Ravi Sep 09, 2016 06:34pm
I totally agree with the author. I stopped for a moment when he mentioned the legacy part..
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ZakkuDaku Sep 09, 2016 06:46pm
@Jitendraa Singh I agree with the first part of the comment. Personal letters should be personal. But Mr. Bachchan has publicized it deliberately. Why ? Publicity stunt and nothing else. I dont agree with your 2nd comment. Once in public domain, anyone can comment. And comments can be both positive and negative.
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khurram khan Sep 09, 2016 06:55pm
Excellent article Ms.Rizvi.I totally agree with you.This letter has no other significance but a promotion of his upcoming movie.He is one of my fav movie stars but that is it.
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NN ojha Sep 09, 2016 07:11pm
Hats off to you Shehar bano.
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GLY Mendon Sep 09, 2016 07:14pm
I agree with the writer.
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sundar Sep 09, 2016 07:14pm
very pertinent points indeed. totally agree that
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Dilip Thorat Sep 09, 2016 07:30pm
Don't agree with author.
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Soulspeek Sep 09, 2016 07:46pm
My contention with Sr.Bachchan is that why he chose to write open letter to her granddaughters? Such relationships are personal and emotional. You just cannot write such things in public domain.
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Mohammed Sep 09, 2016 07:50pm
Ms. Shehr Bano, A commendable compilation of comments on AB's letter, especially highlighting the point of totally ignoring the maternal side. May you acquire more strength in your writing skills and continue with positive feedbacks only.
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Muhammad Sep 09, 2016 07:57pm
Very Impressive analytical thought processing . You nailed it.
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Ravi Sep 09, 2016 08:06pm
If he is just so awesome, why pave the way for all of South asians to join the bolly wood bandwagon. How long are we going to watch the mediocre quality coming off the son's and daughters of these so called stars. South Asia is huge on talent and Billy wood just do not represent any of it. Restricted to just few families.
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wasim Sep 09, 2016 08:11pm
Mr. Bachchan please, have mercy on us and gracefully leave the scene. You were done 20 years back.
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Kiran Raza Sep 09, 2016 08:14pm
I totally agree with you
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Kiran Raza Sep 09, 2016 08:18pm
I agree with you. But I think you can't be sure about Aishwarya's marriage to trees etc because they never confirmed this plus I personally think if they had any issues with her scenes in Ae dil hai mushkil, she herself had rejected this movie. That legacy thing is absolutely right. Daughters should equally carry legacy of both genders. Waiting for his response now.
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Farhad Sep 09, 2016 08:41pm
Rumours suggest ... There are rumours ... Why not letter to his son ?? Discrimination AB
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Jitendraa Singh Sep 09, 2016 08:41pm
@ZakkuDaku I respect your personal opinion .If it was for publicity ...it was by both .A real fan ,if he/she is genuine...will not tear apart his icon, or whatever you say ,the way Ms Rizvi has done based on rumours and gossip . Comments could be positive or negative but it should never be based on rumours and gossip .
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Pushkar Sep 09, 2016 08:44pm
The first point about focusing on paternal grand parents is a very valid one. Kudos for pointing that out. The other points about Aishwarya and Jayaji are detracting from the first point and should not have been included. Regarding the timing, Big B releases movies on a regular schedule, so he could release this letter at any time and it would have clashed with some movie or the other.
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Ashim Halder Sep 09, 2016 08:48pm
They are so addicted to publicity that they do not mind to bring their personal life to public.
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Rahul Sep 09, 2016 08:48pm
Frankly speaking one has to look at films as entertainment, if it motivates you for a good cause all the better, film stars are humans first and realistically are not any moral guide or philosophers,
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Masood Sep 09, 2016 08:55pm
Ms. Shehar: You hit the nail right on the head and with a BIG hammer.
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UTPAL KUMAR BASU Sep 09, 2016 09:06pm
I fully agree with you mam,
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Shashank Misra Sep 09, 2016 09:21pm
Now this is what you call CLASS! I am reading DAWN for last 10 years. And have seen how Indian & Pakistani readers respond when any of their icons is criticized. But Ms Saher has set history. Almost unanimously, readers across the spectrum see her point. Kudos to the writer. And the readers. Guys, dont take it personally if anyone criticizes us or anything we hold close to our heart!
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Ashraf Sep 09, 2016 09:28pm
What happened with Rekha is sad!! This man sat in her sets, made false promises to a young woman. If he had married Rekha, his letter would sound more authentic.
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mayank Sep 09, 2016 09:36pm
wow totally Nailed it mam. Hats off to you for taking your stand when everyone else even including myself was admiring that writing. Cant believe mega stars like AB could go to any extent to promote their films. At least spare your grandchildren sir.
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FMS2 Sep 09, 2016 09:53pm
I dont think any of the newspaper of subcontinent would be publishing at this higher standard and being read. Author has genuine valid points and a personal letter is a personal letter. I am sure it was a PR stunt.
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Rajat Roy Sep 09, 2016 09:58pm
City Girl (Shehar Bano): You just nailed it, Girl. AB is an overrated feku these days -- he is an actor, not an intellectual -- and also he thinks he is the best there is since sliced bread was invented. Which is a joke, of course. If you live by your own examples, we know what they are for AB. And they are simply awful. Do not write to your granddaughters and give advice in public -- you are no Nehru. Personally, I think he is done with the movie world. He should retire and not compete with young bloods like Deepika. If market gives higher reward to D and not AB, that is called market-speak. So do not burn with jealousy. You are a man with "a no name" these days. For a guy on the downhill slope, I am amazed he still is in the business. AB: You have had your day and now just melt into the sunset, pal. Shehar-- great job done. Tell it like it is. Good wishes from Canada.
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Syed Zafar Kazmi U.S.A Sep 09, 2016 10:11pm
What a superb dissection, analysis and commentary and yet no disrespect. I agree with every word of yours. More power to your pen.
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thinker Sep 09, 2016 10:19pm
wonderful article. This article was for public consumption only
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Rohit Sep 09, 2016 10:50pm
"There are rumours that you watch over her career moves as well"..... So the author accepts that her arguments are based on rumours. How many times do we want the Bachchan family to deny the 'tree story' . Even if it is true, it will at most show that Mr Bachchan is superstitious. As for timing, this might be related to release of Pink, but could also be related to recent incidents of online trolling on pictures of Shahrukh Khan's daughter and Amitabh Bachhcan's grand daughther in swimsuits.
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Fawad Sep 09, 2016 10:57pm
While author here may be more idealistic but I know for sure, in family one can't do anything against family members wish specially elder males. So if Amitabh wants to inculcate some confidence in all of females of India by Open Letter, why oppose it, ?just because it is not FULLY ideal? More people will read and listen to him. Finally your perfect ideal letter no one will know.
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M D Bhasin Sep 09, 2016 10:58pm
In the first place, how many grand parents are there whose advice is heeded by the modern generation ?
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Abeliever Sep 09, 2016 11:09pm
While I too was disturbed by the legacy part of the letter, it just proves that AB is not an intellectual, an armchair writer either, but a successful film actor and a decent human being. He is MERELY striving to be a good role model. For this, we should applaud him.
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Azhar Jamil Sep 10, 2016 12:16am
Absolutely right and beautiful.
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ss Sep 10, 2016 12:39am
Brilliant stuff. An original insight . Makes eminent sense .
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Khwarezmi Sep 10, 2016 01:05am
Every one I know in 2016 do not watch Bollywood. Hollywood and Pakistani dramas and cinema is the name of the games.
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nasir ali khan Sep 10, 2016 01:41am
Bachchan is nothing but a pompous actor well versed with the ways to ensure his presence in the media. A private letter written to his grand daughter was released to media also... WHY...?
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nasir ali khan Sep 10, 2016 01:42am
@wellwisher Absolutely true
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nasir ali khan Sep 10, 2016 01:42am
@ZakkuDaku Spot on
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nasir ali khan Sep 10, 2016 01:49am
@mayank Bachchan is pure business man. Time will expose his true face. As a person he has no charecter...was a friend of Gandhi family.. Left them when the family had some bad timed. The guy courted Mulayam and Subrato Rai of Sahara who helped him financially. And then came Modi and the man ran to him... ditching behind his benefactors. He was titled MILLENIUM STAR by BBC in a survey which was participated by 95% Indians.
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Desi bhai Sep 10, 2016 02:01am
Well said! Kudos !
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GrowUp Sep 10, 2016 02:09am
I don't think this letter is authentic... AB being so aloof with personal life its unlikely that he wrote a public letter. Great article if this letter is true!!
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MK Sep 10, 2016 03:09am
Shehar Bano Rizvi, why your last name ends with Rizvi. Why not ended with your maternal grandmothers or paternal grandmothers name. See, People are there who point out at each and everyone one of us no matter what. There is no escape for anyone, no matter how small or big an individual is.
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Afiah Sep 10, 2016 03:37am
Totally nailed it right on ..... Love it and in 100% agreement with the writer
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Sandeep Sep 10, 2016 04:07am
SPOT ON! Glad someone can see through "Pink rose tinted glasses".
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Satyameva Jayate Sep 10, 2016 04:34am
The author is Right and Correct on most of the counts. In his personal life AB has been a hypocrite - just like all of us.
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Muhammad Junaid Sep 10, 2016 05:05am
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.” – Theodore Roosevelt
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Sumit Mazumdar Sep 10, 2016 05:28am
Watch Bengaki films from Kolkata. Forget Bollywood.
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K M Press Sep 10, 2016 06:32am
Genuine analysis... don"t think he will allow his grand daughters to join Bollywood!
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Kyoorius Sep 10, 2016 07:22am
Publicity Stunt.
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Curious Khan Sep 10, 2016 07:34am
Why did he make his daughter in law marry a banana tree.
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shahnawaz Sep 10, 2016 09:02am
agree with writer... an eye opener
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unknown Sep 10, 2016 09:59am
HP is nanda a anutomobile king and Hariwansh rai bacchan was a very popular poet but world knows little about their grand mothers so the legacy naturally will be of huge popular and successful grandfathers ,,why the lady here uses her Husbands surname why dont her husband use her name why?? mam
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Mehdi Rizvi Sep 10, 2016 09:59am
Very well said ,congratulations. You have beautifully discussed in details the issue about the equal importance of the maternal side. Its not only Mr Bachann,in fact, the real tragedy is the contradiction often seen between preaching and the practice in our society.The point you missed is that in opinion pieces,problems and principles are discussed, not persons.
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Sep 10, 2016 10:23am
What a beautifully written article. But at the end of the day AB is a performer, a commercial enterprise - I don't expect anything for this brand or than to milk his fans as much as he can.
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D.K. PAMNANI Sep 10, 2016 10:39am
Though I agree with the author, my opinion is that Mr. Bachhan has written to her granddauthers citing his opinion. Everyone has right to give suggestion to their children. That depends on individual to go one's suggestion or not.
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Fried Chillies Sep 10, 2016 11:09am
Pertinent points made by the author. A personality and person are thus two different things. We in South Asia should start accepting the difference with a bag of salt. The AB personality will ensure opinion are influenced rather changed to a certain degree by his thoughts. His personal life is personal along with its well published imperfections and sorry history. And to Well-wisher he is a living legend beyond hits and flops. When a person feels happy at seeing or meeting him the star has moved beyond stardom. He invokes positivity in a complete stranger and that's an aura or power beyond mortals
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aranya Sep 10, 2016 11:36am
I have both positives and negatives for the critique. My first reaction was exactly as yours. Why would he not give any credit to grandmothers. Why not ask the children to continue legacy of his wife. This does smell of gender bias that exists subconsciously in the society. Now having said that, all the other elements that the author has talked about are nothing but rumors. There is possibly no truth in this entire event of marriage with tree - which abhishek bachchan himself joked about (that they are still trying to find that alleged tree), there is no proof that amitabh bachchan did not like the quote unquote steamy scenes. And wrt the relationship issues, movie industries all over the world are complicated. We still don't know the truth of what transpired between rekha, Jaya and him - so let's leave three of them alone. Who are we to do moral policing here.
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abhinav Sep 10, 2016 11:37am
We all know that the celibrities do many things just for publicity and this is the way things are. He is not a social reformer or a political person. The main focus for him is to be in news and go along with trend which he is doing successfully.
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Null Sep 10, 2016 11:53am
Absolutely right.you nailed it.it's all about movie promotion.
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Khan Sep 10, 2016 01:12pm
Who cares what he wrote and why he wrote? There are bigger issues facing humanity such as poverty, mal-nutrition, hunger and injustice. He is a good actor and thats his job nothing more nothing less. Lets keep him at his place and don't take him as a role model on ethical grounds since he is not a saint.
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Ally Sep 10, 2016 01:36pm
Same old culture and traditions.. Let the kids grow with free mind and without any fear of questioning and life of their own..
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Chris Sep 10, 2016 06:09pm
Wow excellent rebuttal !!!! Mr BACHCHAN is a shameless man... He pens an open letter to his granddaughters about struggles that women face due to gender bias!!! Lol he should take a long hard look at himself at how he treated Jaya his wife whilst having several affairs with various actresses like Parveen Babi , Amrita Singh , zeenat Aman , Jaya prada and long term affair with Rekha that destroyed her life !!!! This man has no right to talk about this when he himself is a huge part of the problem !!!! Shame on you Big B you are a small man indeed .... Anything for publicity ... You don't even spare your grand kids !!!
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Al-waqar Sep 10, 2016 06:34pm
Fully agree with the writer
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rich Sep 10, 2016 08:19pm
I agree AB has always been a fraud in his personal life he had taken huge land in UP claiming to be farmer from UP CM he betrayed Rajiv Gandhi he destroyes many careers he is so money minded that he does any ADV even of hamrful substance as pan masala his sons wed he did not invite many old frd who helped him only new friends who could help him rich mumbai
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Ahsan Gul Sep 10, 2016 09:19pm
Why Dawn is still publishing this article. Is an actor that important to solicite people attention? Actors in real life are not scholars, writer or role models. However they can deliver powerful speeches from their roles from movies they have worked in. Sincerely
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Shobha Sep 10, 2016 09:51pm
@aranya . Totally agree! I think the author has written well about the Legacy which is extremely male dominated. But his relationship with Rekha is a rumour and even if it were not, it happened forty years ago. Lets assume he actually had that illicit relationship with Rekha - that happened so long ago and he may have changed now. Maybe he has realized his mistake. So, lets cut some slack here and talk only about the present.
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whatever Sep 10, 2016 10:38pm
i think this letter is from a grandfather so he s talking about his legacy..if a grand mother writes she can talk about her legacy..no offence ..thats our problem we r always dying to see flaws in others works..thats how we lose the essence of things..which in this letter is to feel proud that they r girls..:)
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kala.ingrez Sep 11, 2016 12:00am
sick.... giving actors so much importance.
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Ashish Sep 11, 2016 12:09am
Totally agree with you. And salutations from across the border for taking up an issue that takes courage to challenge an teflon celebrity.
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Abdulla Hussain Sep 11, 2016 07:23am
Even today after several generations if the name of Indian movies comes it comes jointly with the name of Dilip Kumar, I wish Amitabh also at some stage gets the same popularity. as Dilip Khan Sahib.
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Dr.N.K.Pradhan Sep 11, 2016 09:11am
In the context of the present society ,rising crimes against women,the letter is a social awareness for all young women.Mr.Bachan has taken a bold step -a private letter made public... as he has limited himself to his grand daughters.But this is for all young women who should think of their family value and fractured ,wounded pride of self.Dont take him as a celebrity but a grand father what every educated grand father should do to think of betterment of their daughters and grand daughters.It should be taken right spirit than searching for the fly in the ointment.One can not grow in a decent family if she is not decent.
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Dr.N.K.Pradhan Sep 11, 2016 09:18am
It is worth to consider the letter in right spirit than searching fly in the ointment.Itis a letter to grand children from a grand father which every grand father should do, not Mr.Bachan as a celebrity.It is the need ofthe hour . A social awareness to stop the increasing crime aginst young women.One can not grow in a decent family unless she is decent.
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Manoj Sep 11, 2016 09:48am
There are some things which are wrong. However, there are lots of things which are right. A succesful person should be able to take in the right and reject the wrong.
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Dr.N.K.Pradhan Sep 11, 2016 10:38am
It’s very hard to grow up in a DECENT SOCIETY when you’re not DECENT”
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Dr.N.K.Pradhan Sep 11, 2016 10:43am
@Jitendraa Singh To his greatness ,he has made it public as a Social awareness which every parent should follow.It’s very hard to grow up in a decent socity when you’re not decent.”
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naraha murthy Sep 11, 2016 04:38pm
it was not necessary for AB to make his letter to grand daughters public. After all the 4 year old what she will understand ? Is it for publicity? Why AB requires publicity
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naraha murthy Sep 11, 2016 04:40pm
This is my frank opinion. I am older than AB. I will not write a letter to my grand daughter who is just 4 years old. We should not take this letter that seriously. It is going rounds because it is written by a famous actor.
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De facto singers Sep 11, 2016 06:58pm
The letter of Big B. ,was 50/50. The new generation liked it. Mature guys have reservations. Have agreed,half not.
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Linny Sep 11, 2016 11:25pm
There are always people in this world who will call the glass half empty. Period
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Khalid Hasan Sep 12, 2016 07:43am
I thought the great thespian would respond to the points raised by Shehar Bano. But, so far, no word. Are the contentions too trivial or too true?
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Surender Sep 12, 2016 09:42am
@Shehar Bano - well done, a very thoughtful analysis you have done. I agree each bit here with you; though I am one of the biggest fans of Mr. Bachchan but what you have mentioned is absolutely correct!
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vk Sep 12, 2016 10:53am
Amitab sir name was found in panama leak. Anyone knows what happened to that inquiry?
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Wasif Sep 12, 2016 08:05pm
Bravo!!!!! Ms Rizvi - you've earned the respect of so many people.
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mayank Sep 14, 2016 07:02pm
@nasir ali khan Totally agree to you sir. He is an opportunist. Cant deny I was (still am) a big fan of him since I was a kid like most of the Indians but these kind of news really hurt us as we expect them to be our role models.
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