Go To   Index Page

Book on Amitabh Bachchan released

         Mumbai: 'Bachchanalia', a book dedicated to the films and memorabilia of Bollywood's superstar Amitabh Bachchan, was released in Mumbai on Saturday. Bachchanalia: The Films and Memorabilia of Amitabh Bachchan is co-authored by noted film writer Bhawana Somaaya. "I am grateful and very humbled by this release and I don't deserve it but I am thankful to the publishers and to Bhawana Somaaya for bringing this book out," said Amitabh Bachchan. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, daughter-in-law of Amitabh Bachchan was also present at the function. "As a family we are very proud and humbled at the same time by this wonderful gesture of the release of the book and we are looking forward to going through it (the book)," said Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Bollywood actor Amir Khan was guest of honour of the programme. The book is dedicated to the works of arguably one of the greatest actor of the Indian silver screen, Amitabh Bachchan. It is a unique documentation of Bachchan’s journey of the film world, illustrated through rare and exclusive film posters and publicity materials.
-Jan 4, 2009