The exuberance of release unmatched by the extreme sensory of a feeling is unmatched by any other in the universe. Nature made it so, but do we not rely far too much on it. Factually though there is no other explanation and so we build our beliefs on this one factor. The universe has many beings that defy existence and when we do not find an answer for it we put it to nature, conveniently. But convenience is too harsh a term for it. Logic and science has always found resistance simply because it calculates and springs reality in our face. When then there is the absence of calculation it is convenient to accept the lesser, for explaining the science behind every belief would be too time consuming and at the end it may not necessarily convince.

What does convince me though is the drive to effort. An effort may not quite be equated with nature and science and logic and therefore because it is individual or even collective it will always be appreciated. The Times of India group attempts what it calls an effort to harbor peace and well being with our neighbor Pakistan. Their media and our media will through the medium initiate cross over efforts to hold hands, to exchange views and ideas of how to extend our understanding with each other, to build bridges when all else is falling apart.

In this regard then, the TOI group wished that I do an audio visual of some poignant lines written by Gulzar and render it on camera much like the Lead India campaign that I did for the same group some years ago. It was a casual atmosphere of a wayside tea stall any where in India and the thoughts were simple and folk related and common to all our early lives lived in smaller towns. The idea of lets get together, unfold a ‘duree‘ bring on the ‘dholak’ and sing the songs of community singing. Of flying kites from the roof tops of our homes and inviting ech other fro a game of ‘kabbaddi’. The essence being that if they crossed over to our side during the game we would not want them to leave us. Not a gesture of hostility or capture as the world would interpret but the affection of inviting the guest and then, being so fond of him to not want him to leave.

It did not take much to get it right immediately and after a few takes and a few interview bites for press and tv, we finished the deed and wait now for the campaign to start by the 1st of January 2010.

We are now two different countries, India and Pakistan, but our cultures match, as do our food and living habits and our speech. We have been in dispute and rancor on many an occasion and continue to be so, but how wonderful for the media of both the nations to want to start this unique move in building each others confidence and faith in the other.

My nobility for the day over, it was back to Jalsa and for once finding myself with free time to indulge in matters that had been on hold for some time now. Acknowledgements to those that wrote in, that expressed through flowers and kind their appreciation for PAA. The news and the interviews due to come up for the new release around the corner, RANN and planning what we would do for New Year and the bringing in of 2010. For some odd reason 2010 seems like a likable expression - twenty ten ! Nice ! May it bring niceness in all our lives.

The telephone calls keep coming in about PAA - Mrs Ansari, the wife of the Vice President of India, Waheeda ji and old friends from Delhi and around the country, people who have never ever interacted with me on my films or my profession. I have to show the film to Dilip saheb and shall be seeking time from him soon, as I would from Sachin Tendulkar who I wait to finish his series with Sri Lanka. All quite overwhelming and satisfying.

Surprisingly though the reactions to the Finale last night of Bigg Boss have been huge also. The grandeur of the ceremony and the interesting manner in which the show was presented, all being very generously commented upon. It is happy to see all that effort not go away in vain, instead it is wonderful to be receiving accolades when initially there was some reservation to my doing the show.

It is back to promotions now for the next and most of the few days left in this year will be devoted to just this. Marketing and promotions are now akin to making another movie almost ; with the time and energy required for its production its presentation and its delivery.

So till then to RANN .. till then to more PAA … and for the coming to TEEN PATTI ..

My love .. and you better believe it …

Amitabh Bachchan