Wrapped from the film, ‘Johnny Mastana’, which in this generations terminology means the last shot for the film is done and you are free.

We have finished ahead of schedule.. yet again. An occurrence that seldom happens here in this industry. Most of the time we are struggling with excess dates and a schedule that just refuses to get over.

It becomes a moment of celebration and joy when an artist wraps from the film. The director announces the moment, the unit claps and applauds, a group photograph with all members of the unit is taken, there is a smile on everyone’s face and the actor departs.

My smile came on much later.. after I had removed mountains of hair from my face. But disappeared rapidly as I drove back to the Hotel to another trial of make up for ‘PA’ . This has just gotten over and even after a hot shower, bits and pieces of prosthetics linger irritatingly all over the body. It almost feels to an outsider as though I were losing all my skin !!

There is consternation from some quarters on the Reid & Taylor presence. I understand the sentiments of the readers and have spoken to the server. They are working on it and I shall have a response shortly. We may not be able to get rid of it entirely but we are trying to get a reduced and a more aesthetic presence.

I am delighted to note from most, the reaction to my last blog and my effort to illuminate the media operation in detail. As predicted in the blog how the media under reference would respond, they have done exactly that. My sense of ethics does not permit me to name individuals or the contents of their reaction. But may I just say, neither my stand nor my position has been compromised. On the contrary there is regret and apology on their part. For me this is enough poetic justice !!

For many posts, there has been a constant request for an account of my association with my various colleagues and directors. I have felt hesitant to submit to this, but since the voices have been rising in their decibels I shall submit and begin gradually writing about them and the films they brought into my life.

I have a task before I can attempt this. It is to write the foreward to Madhushala first, since the book needs to get to print. This is a daunting task. How many son’s have been asked to write forewards to the great genius of their father ? Limited I believe. I find myself among those limited few. I have made a shaky start and shall need all my faculties at my command to be able to accomplish this huge responsibility. If it works out, I shall share it with you. Maybe you can give me some reactions.

Hyderabad comes to an end today. It has been as always a joy to be in this city. The people have been most courteous and kind. At the shootings they have never troubled us, have shown respect and great co- operation and of course their love for our films.

I feel regret at not being able to see some of the wonderful places and structures of importance in this twin city. There is always such great limitations of time and so much to see. I have always wanted to set off on a Bharat Darshan in a car filled with members of my family. To learn to explore this wonderful land of ours. A land where history and culture is written at every corner at every mile. This diverse, unique land called Bharat. Some day I shall.. someday !!

I decorate my presence, from photographs I took at KK and of Abhishek, when we were all together in New York. My decorations are done to bring exuberance perhaps in the lives of extended family. Perhaps a smile or a moment of happiness. That is all I am capable of. There cannot be any doubt, that this medium has been such a boon to my existence, it cannot be evaluated. Many of you observe my dedication in being with you every day. Wrong. It is the desire to be with you that pushes me along. And so it is that I decorate. it is akin to decorating my house, for that special visit when guests are to arrive. But this is family.. extended family !

Thank you for being in my life..

With love and more..

Amitabh Bachchan