Old flame Rekha corrects Amitabh's comment

At the recently concluded Filmfare Awards, there was a special moment when Rekha corrected Amitabh Bachchan. The Hindi film legend came on stage to present Tanuja the Lifetime Achievement Award.

And, in his introduction speech, he said that Tanuja was his first heroine in Pyar Ki Kahani. Sharing some trivia, he said the film was a remake of the Tamil film Kai Kodutha Deivam (1964) and it had three legends, Shivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan and Savitri. A source present at the event said that at this moment, Rekha who was seated in the front row was gesturing to Amitabh trying to hint that he had made a mistake with the facts. And that Gemini Ganesan, her father, hadn't acted in the film.

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Rekha extends friendly hand to Jaya Bachchan

It was a rare moment for Bollywood buffs and industry insiders - veteran actors Rekha and Jaya Bachchan were caught greeting each other warmly at an awards function where megastar Amitabh Bachchan was honoured with a lifetime achievement award.

At the Life OK Screen Awards held here Tuesday, Rekha was seated and enjoying the show when the Bachchan trio of Amitabh, Jaya and Abhishek came in midway through the event.
While Abhishek was busy giving out media bytes on the red carpet to the electronic media, Jaya walked in whereas Amitabh was talking to a guest.
Jaya came forward and saw Rekha but instead of walking away or avoiding her the duo exchanged a warm smile, said a source.
Rekha got up and greeted Jaya who also clasped the former's hand amicably.
Both the screen icons looked resplendent in gorgeous pink saris and sparkling jewels at the event held at the MMRDA grounds here.
At one time "Big B" and Rekha shared a roaring chemistry on and off the screen. Their last Bollywood project together was Yash Chopra's 1981 entertainer "Silsila" which also starred Jaya.
But since then, the duo who acted in films like "Namak Haraam", "Do Anjaane", "Muqaddar Ka Sikandar", "Mr. Natwarlal", "Suhaag" and "Khoon Pasina", have not worked together.
At the 20th edition of the Screen Awards, Amitabh was recognised for his over four decades of contribution to the world of Hindi cinema.
Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra and actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha handed over the special award to the 71-year-old.

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Never have sufficient words to express gratitude: Amitabh Bachchan

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement at Screen Awards, says he always falls short of words to express gratitude.

"The grace and honour with which colleagues and friends, and all those behind the scene workers, commemorate the 45 years of my existence in this wonderful world of films, can never have sufficient words to fill that immortal cup of gratitude," Bachchan wrote on his blog.
The 71-year-old actor also said that delivering speeches while receiving an award is not an easy task for him and he instead finds such moments awkward.
"It is the most awkward moment in ones life when an honour is announced and there are those that have worked and been close to you, asked to say a few words," wrote Bachchan.
Bachchan, with already a plethora of awards to his credit in a 45-year-long illustrious career, was humbled with the latest felicitation. "When so many make such great effort to honour one, you almost begin to believe that you have done some good! I have not!"
"Shahrukh, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and the eloquent Shatrughan Sinha, present me the Award, but their words for me were bigger award! Does become most awkward to sit and hear three dynamic talents and icons of Industry, praise your presence. Deeply indebted to them!" Bachchan posted on Twitter.

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Amitabh Bachchan not performing with SRK at award show

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was approached to do a small act with Shah Rukh Khan at an award show, decided not to take it up as it did not seem a great idea.

Though the 71-year-old actor decline to perform at the annual Screen Awards, he hopes to team up with SRK some other time. "Soon after the work, there were meetings in the house... with Shah Rukh!
There is this small matter of a Lifetime Achievement Award coming my way at the Screen Awards to be held on the 14th (January) and to be able to do an act with SRK," Bachchan posted on his blog. "But I felt later on that.
This would not be a good idea. The basics though work! And I do hope that Shahrukh and I get to do this act someday together," he added. Bachchan will be given the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Screen awards, slated to take place on January 14, 2014 here.

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Amitabh Bachchan to sing Veer Savarkar's ghazals

Amitabh Bachchan, who is well known for his distinct voice, will now lend his baritone to introduce the ghazals written by Veer Savarkar during his life sentence at Andaman in 1921.

Amitabh Bachchan and (below) Veer Savarkar

A manuscript containing these rare Urdu ghazals was recently discovered by an organisation dedicated to the legacy of the freedom fighter.

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