When the heart takes over the mind. When a rush of emotion penetrates the being. When a warmth pervades the flush on our skin. When dew shaped invisible capsules begin to swell under the eyes. When the hair tingles upon the arms and wrists. When words fail to form. Then can we safely say that we have been overtaken by emotion.

Failure, negativity, obtuse comment, wrongful accusation, suffering physicality, mental and real, anger and distress, frustration and anxiety and all possible manifestations of disruption and dislike, all pale in this uncontrollable feel of emotion.

And today, as I prepare to leave for the MAMI Film Fest event at the JW Marriott to receive their acknowledgement of a Lifetime Achievement Award, I cannot rid myself of acknowledging first, the outpouring of love and affection by the media within the past day.

The unveiling of the look for ‘PAA’ and the subsequent launch formally, of the promo took place last evening by Abhishek and the messages of praise have not stopped.

I dedicate this DAY to them - the media, for their spontaneous outpouring of affection and love and encouragement and thank them personally for giving us the strength in this venture, to believe in ourselves and in the conviction that we set, before embarking on this ambitious project.

The applause that you, my friends in the media, gave on the first projection and the subsequent times that you requested for the promo to be replayed, has been unprecedented. I have never ever received so many messages on any of my films by the media ever and I care not if it invades their privacy today, but I must let my little world of the FmXt know what you expressed.

If this is a transgression may it be so, but I must give it, its due.

‘ Sir, paa looks amazing … its unbelievable .. i am speechless … joyeeta’

‘Sarkar. This is javed akhtar. Saw Paa’s promo. You are awesome. What do i do to see the film like yesterday. warmest regards’

‘Congrats sir, the first look of the film Paa looks great. Wish you all the best for the film. Hardi Shah, Sanskriti Media and Entertainment.’

‘PAA PROMOS ARE OUTSTANDING LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE THE MOVIE PREM CHOPRA’

‘Pranaam sir, watchd d promo of paa i jus luvd auro damn interesting movie luking forward to watch nd sir u rock, ur d best… Regards Gaurav Dubey Zoom’

‘Balki se mili chunauti ko aap ne nikhar diya. badhayi. umeed hai film mein promo ka prabhav multiply hoga. - ajay brahmatmaj’

‘Good morning sir. The promo of paa and your effort is outstanding. warm regards. Kabir’

‘Morning Sir, We in HT City Delhi have done the cover story this morning on your look in Paa and it’s got an unbelievable response. My phone can stop ringing since early morning with people wanting to know ‘if it’s actually Mr Bachchan’. It’s an absolutely awesome creative effort on your part and that of Mr Balki’s. Regards, Sonal kalra, Editor, HT City, Hindustan Times.’

‘Big Sir, normally a man or woman blinks 25 times a minute but after seeing PAA trailer my eyes stopped to blink. On Dec 4th 2009, in the history of world cinema it will be written with Golden letters that “ONLY AND ONLY AMITABH BACHCHAN CXAN PERFORM LIKE THIS” Jai Mata Di’

‘What have you done Mr Bachchan ? That 10 second teaser where you say ‘Paa’ made my eyes well up … 10 seconds is all you need Sir ! INCREDIBLE !! Thanks. Pratim, Kolkata’

‘Sir jst saw the Promo of ‘Paa’ on a channel and it luks stunning … Am sure ur acting is gonna stunn people beyond expectations .. U hav God of Acting inside u sir .. Rgds.. Ashish(Star News) Delhi’

‘Mr Bachchan, saw PAA’s trailer ! Just out of the world. Ur the Best as always ! This film will creat history. Rgds ! Hemant sharma, resident editor, News24, mumbai’

‘What a splendid make up in Paa…! Seen the promo.. Great sir … Stunning … Awesome … looking frward to its release … Sameek’

‘DR bachchan really loved the trailer of Paa. Hats off to you. Jawahar nadar. Times now.’

‘Sir adaab.abhi news mai paa ki kuch jhalak dekhi aapka look aur performance itna amazing hai ki zehen se hat nahi rahi. yeh film inshallah itihas likhegi. rumy jafry’

‘PA is looking awesome…:) Its going to create huge buzz all over the world .. Superb .. Vivek Sharma’

‘Mr Bachchan is it really u in the ‘pa’ promos ?? ur splendid, carefree, absolutely child like need for attention in the visuals really touch an emotional cord… So when the credit roll says ‘introducing’ Amitabh Bachchan, one just wants to stand up and applaud coz truly this is a side to u, the actor that one has probably never witnessed .. No Amitabh in ‘pa’ … just hello Auro janice times now’

‘Gr8 promo of PAA .. imran india tv’

‘Stunning look ! Did a recording with abhishek for newshour. I’m sure the movie will create ripples Rgds arnab Times Now’

‘Hello amitji how ru ? Just show ur film paa first look amezing … ur look is really very good can’t believe it see u … Usha from imagine showbiz’

‘Brilliant. Fantastic. Mind blowing. Mind blasting. Oh my god. What a look sir ! Paa is set to rock ! All the best - noyon MailToday’

‘Dear Sir, jst saw d promo of paa .. i cnt xps myslf hw cute n amzng u r lookn in paa.. thnx a lot sir 4 gvn us sch a beautifl flm. All i cn LOVE U SIR .THNX DOLLY Singh, Zee news.’

‘Sir just saw the first look of Pa. Its amazing, ur looking… no words to describe… imtiaz sahara news’

‘G’evening, watching the promo of Paa. Its looks brilliant. It seems to be the kind of film which will change story telling. Congratulations. Karishma, PEOPLE magazine’

‘Paa looks amazing amit uncle … can’t wait to see it… you are clearly the most inspiring legend we know and am truly honoured to know and experience you on and off celluloid… thank you for just being…with all the regard in my heart… karan’

The messages they keep coming. There are several more, and to them I say a quiet thanks. But I thought I would end with what Karan Johar had to say. It was so touching and warm and heartfelt I just could not resist.

Thank you all, in more ways than you can ever imagine..

I rush now for the MAMI function and the award..

Amitabh Bachchan