The Bollywood grapevine is buzzing with rumours about Amitabh Bachchan shooting for his next film, towards the end of April. Industry sources reveal that the actor could feature in a song in Ajay Devgn’s next release, also featuring Abhishek Bachchan in the lead. The 69-year-old legend had been resting after two abdominal surgeries earlier this February and recently returned to face the camera for a promo of the upcoming Indian Premiere League.

According to our source, director Rohit Shetty has five days of shoot left, including a song. “The song features all the principal actors — Ajay Devgn, Abhishek, Asin Thottumukal and Prachi Desai. Someone suggested getting Amitji to also feature in this song, as it’s a very lively and foot tapping number. Someone else in the team also suggested getting the actor to introduce the film to the audience,” said our source. More

Modern technology has overshadowed the feel of original music, rues Amitabh Bachchan, who is recording his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s Madhushala in his voice. The megastar is also skeptical about the poetry connecting with today’s youth.

“Singing the verses of Madhushala, the alaap and lending orchestral brilliance to the basic structure that I made in an impromptu setting on my piano. What a different world this is… “We crave today in music sittings for the age of unplugged instrumentation. The reality and the joy of listening to the original sounds of string and dholak. Of the great masters and their wares – the Sarod, the Shehnai, the Sarangi, the Sitar. All lost and buried under the weight of modern sounds, mastered and manufactured through science and technology. All gone and overtaken by technology,” the 69-year-old posted on his blog. More

Seems like Amitabh Bachchan can’t stay away from work too long as the megastar is all set play a special part in the Indian Premier League (IPL) opening ceremony April 3.

The 69-year-old, who underwent two abdominal surgeries last month, will host the ceremony in Chennai.

“Asia Cup over soon and then IPL …opening extravaganza in Chennai .. and yours truly a small part of it …nervous as hell. April 3 is the day for the opening, preparing for it already…getting back into the grind,” he tweeted.

“And yes the show will be on Sony…meeting all the Captains and teams will be such an honour ..seen all of them on TV, now personally,” he added.

Season 5 of the IPL will feature 76 matches, over a period of 54 days in the month of April and may. Total of nine teams are participating in the cricket league.

“Mr. Bachchan will play a part in IPL opening ceremony,” BCCI vice president Niranjan Shah told IANS. He, however, he refused to give any details. Source

Director Tigmanshu Dhulia and actor Irrfan Khan have received heaps of praise from Amitabh Bachchan for their film Paan Singh Tomar. The megastar describes the movie as inspiring and fitting tribute to unsung heroes and truly a biopic.

Paan Singh Tomar tells the tale of the former national steeplechase champion-turned-bandit. Released Friday, the film features Irrfan in the title role.

“A fulfilling day! Saw an inspiring film, Paan Singh Tomar directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia and enacted by a whole cast of fresh and very talented players, led by that incredible performer Irrfan. Such restraint in direction and performance, but such an impression on the nature of the subject. A biopic true to life and detail,” the 69- year-old posted on his blog bigb.bigadda.com.

“…this is a true story, of a man from Madhya Pradesh…The tribute to the unsung hero, lists various prominent sportsmen who brought glory on International platforms for the country, but died penniless. Some even having to sell off their gold medal to survive. Such a moving tale,” he added. More

Amitabh Bachchan, who is recuperating at home after abdominal surgeries, is enjoying a “no time-table” life. Apart from doing other things, he watched Oscar nominated The Artist and said it was a “delight” to view the silent black and white French movie.

“Being by myself and almost in solitary confinement, is getting contagious. I am beginning to rather like this state. No where to go, nothing obligatory to perform, random timings and the liberty to do what I desire. I eat whenever, sleep whenever, watch a movie whenever and happy doing so,” Big B posted on his blog.

“The ‘little one’ comes up to meet me by the evening, wide eyed and now on the verge of recognizing things…On occasion she smiles and the volume of affection around increases a few decibels. Wonder if she feels why we must change the tone of our sound during our conversations with her, and whether it really helps to connect more effectively. Always a mystery.” he wrote. More

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was discharged from the Seven Hills Hospital here (Mumbai) late Thursday after a 12-day stay post two abdominal surgeries.

He was discharged at 9.30 p.m. and was accompanied home by his wife Jaya Bachchan.

The 69-year-old actor, who was admitted to the hospital Feb 11, was kept under observation following complaints of pain post the surgeries.

He was feeling restricted in his movements but kept his fans updated about his activities and progress through social networking mediums. More

Jaya Bachchan and doting daughter Shweta Nanda are taking turns to take care of Amitabh Bachchan at the hospital here following his abdominal surgeries amid indications he will be discharged Friday or Saturday.

The 69-year-old was admitted to the seven-star SevenHills Hospital Saturday and he underwent two surgeries. He was to be freed Monday but it was put off after he developed acute pain.

The actor is on the fifth floor of the hospital, where son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai’s baby girl was born last year.

The Bachchans have booked four consecutive rooms, costing Rs.31,000 each a day. Jaya and Shweta take turns to look after Big B, informed sources said. Aishwarya visited him Tuesday along with Beti B. More

Grandfather Amitabh Bachchan, who is recuperating from abdominal surgery at the Seven Hills Hospital, had a special visitor yesterday.

Daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan dropped by the hospital with her 3-month-old daughter, still known as “Beti B”. We got exclusive pics of mom Aishwarya holding her daughter while coming out of the hospital.

This is “Beti B’s” first public outing since her birth on November 16 last year at the same hospital in Mumbai. Source

Amitabh Bachchan, who underwent an abdominal surgery on Saturday at the Seven Hills Hospital in Mumbai, will be discharged today on February 13, 2012.

Big B’s surgery lasted for two to three hours on Saturday and his son Abhishek Bachchan, who is also a leading Bollywood actor, stated that the legendary actor was resting.

Post the successful surgery, Big B thanked all his fans and well-wishers. “Thank you for your prayers. Your love and wishes never fail…indebted for life, one that I shall never be able to pay back.” Source

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who has been suffering stomach ailments from quite a long time, says he will be undergoing a minor surgery on February 11.

The 69-year-old actor will undergo a CT Scan tomorrow and the day after he will be taken for the surgery.

“My stomach which has already been the bed of many complicated battles in the past, shall have to entertain this as well. Its a war zone , my body, and one which has been through a great deal and still does. A surgery that I shall be undergoing on the 11th morning and the surgery they say is not too complicated, but then all doctors say the same as you end up on the operating table, and before long the details and the subsequent anxieties begin to rise,”  Bachchan posted on his blog.

Big B, who is currently shooting a cameo in Bhojpuri film Gangadevi with wife Jaya, blames his late-night appearances behind the stomach problem. More

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has largely been out of the public eye since the birth of her daughter on November 16, attended the reception of Bollywood actors Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’souza who got married on Friday.

Aishwarya, traditionally dressed in an anarkali suit, set off a frenzy as photographers covering the event rushed to click the one image no one wanted to miss.

Aishwarya was briefly spotted and clicked when the Bachchans hosted media mogul Oprah Winfrey at their home during her first India visit. Later, she drove with Oprah, father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan and husband Abhishek to a party hosted by Parameshwar Godrej to welcome Oprah. Source

Hollywood actor-producer Joel Edgerton who is working with Amitabh Bachchan in The Great Gatsby visited him on Sunday evening with director Kathryn Bigelow.

Amitabh Bachchan tweeted: ‘Evening visit by Joel Edgerton, colleague in ‘The Great Gatsby’..doing film on killing of Osama, directed by Bigelow of Hurt Locker ! Errrmmm .. a clarification in case you have read me wrong .. thats Joel doing film on Osama with Bigelow … NOT ME !!’

Oprah Winfrey who is currently in Mumbai is also reported to visit the Bachchan’s house.

Meanwhile, author Shobhaa De welcomed her. ‘Looking forward to meeting the Big O (Oprah) tonight! She is the most amazing, inspiring, influential woman on Planet Earth. Welcome to Mumbai!’ she wrote.

Jewellery designer Farah Khan Ali is equally excited about meeting her. ‘GM. A magical monday indeed. Meeting my inspiration Oprah @Oprah tonight. Excited & Elated. Hope I don’t faint!!! Ha ha,’ she updated. Source