Goodness !! What an evening !! Asianet the very popular Tv Channel here in ‘God’s Own Country’ - Kerala had its annual awards night and they had asked me to come over. I thought it would be just another presence they were asking, but they had a surprise in store and gave me a Lifetime Achievement, with an incredible presentation of my work through all these years. Such a moving and truly humbling moment for me. Thank you Asianet for taking all the trouble you did in inviting me and then honoring me with this recognition … an evening I shall never forget.

Earlier as I arrived at this marvelous property, I think I recollected having come here earlier during one of my shoots for a film that was being made by a South producer. The Hotel is on the banks of the river cum sea and is a beautiful location as the boats and the streamers slide by, during the setting sun. There has since been a lot of development around and even though it has not robbed the place of its original beauty, one does feel oppressed by fresh additions to this heritage building, now restored by Taj to become a luxury hotel.

As I arrived I spent time with the Star Singer competitors - young amateur singers that partake in this reality show where their talent is given thrust and encouragement. Such a wonderful bunch of young singers and so talented. They sang songs from my films even though they are Malayalee and would have problems speaking Hindi, with such confidence and aplomb. Fascinating.

I have finally been able to make contact with EF Amitabh Zibbu and even though he is unwell, he is at home. I am alarmed how some of the EF had the gall to spread those wild rumors about him. My sincere prayer and wish to all our blog guests is this. The sanctity of this platform is above petty animosity and unqualified mischief. If you are not within your bounds to accept this, then I would prefer to lose you as a member than tolerate such blatant nonsense. We have built a ‘family’ with a lot of perseverance and love. It would be unacceptable to find members trying to destroy it, or use this platform to settle scores and personal idiotic squabbles. Get off it, or get off !!

Mohan Lal and Mamooty the two stalwarts of Malayalam cinema have always been most gracious in their reaction and contact with me and it was a joy to be in their proximity again. They are by far one of the most talented artists of the country ; both having been associated with fine and popular cinema in the region, having won huge laurels and awards in the National sphere as well. One wishes them well and greater success in the future.

Its another early morning tomorrow and so shall have to limit my thoughts to this short episode.

Remain well and in good bearing … and remember, we spread love and not hate and jealousy on this medium ..

Amitabh Bachchan