Happy Birthday, Mr Bachchan

October 11, 2011

Happy Birthday, Mr Bachchan



"Happy Birthday, Mr Bachchan from all your die-hard fans
Who've followed you since 69 to glittering days in Cannes
You're the legend of a life time - You've perfected every act
No matter what the genre, You've never ever lacked


Was on that 70 mm screen that we watched the first release
And a 'Sholay' in our hearts was lit and we thought time would freeze
This sensation of the silver screen has excelled in every role
With acting so phenomenal he's always bared his soul


Sometimes the 'angry young man', sometimes the 'Major Saab"
He's played each role with panache, after all he's Amitabh
He's humanized the gangster in "Deewar" and "Sarkaar"
And was sensitive in movies like "Mili" and "Pukaar"


Was it that baritone voice that had so much appeal
Or the histrionic talent caught on every film reel
In a movie made by Abbasji he won his first award
And soon we'll watch "The Great Gatsby" and once more we'll applaud


"Kabhi kabhi" I feel that he was the best in 'Black'
But when I watch "Zanjeer" or "Pa" my brains I start to rack
Now I feel 'Majboor" to say that I liked him in "Armaan"
Though my better half prefers "Anand" and "Abhiman"


He broke our hearts in "Coolie" and the nation was in shock
But our "AB" had the "Shakti" and rose once more to rock
His repertoire's amazing - and he seduced us all with "Hum"
And if you try comparisons, I would say "Cheeni Kum"


Now he hurled me in a "Toofan" one day in my Chem class
And my teacher was so furious and said I'd never pass
"You there, Are you listening, I heard my teacher say
"Come here and please tell us what I taught in class today"


Now, my heart was in my mouth for I was lost in "Khwab"
Singing "Kasme Vaade" with my favourite Amitabh
Well, I kind of mumbled something while I tried to bluff my way
And couldn't think of a single intelligent thing to say


"Well I can walk and talk the English, sir, just like you, you see
For Vijay Merchant and Hazare will play prestigiously
As for the sophisticated intoxicated with the sheer exuberance
Will force Wasim Raja and Bari to play with better sense


Now, I don't know if you heard this sir but it was news to me
That one "Mr Natwarlal" has made this great discovery
There's this element that's new and supposedly it's strange
Unlike the other elements within that normal range


We’re wondering what to call it sir for now it is 'Benaam"
I thought "Lawaaris" sounded good though not 'Namak Haraam""
Maybe I'd be inspired if you sing with some 'Alaap"
Nahi tho hum kahenge "Bbuddah Hoga Tera Baap"


Before I said another word, I saw a lightening flash
I also heard a sound real loud as I began to crash
And though it happened years ago I still can feel the slap
For my face it bore the imprint of "Narayan Shankar’s" rap


Now you'd think I'd learn a lesson after this incident
Though how "Do Aur Do were paanch" I could not comprehend
While I could have "locked the answer in”, I thought I'd "phone a friend"
And I hope our shows of KBC with Bachchanji don't end


This hero of the masses is certainly "Mahaan"
Even when he's eating some "meetha meetha paan"
That 'mirror scene with band-aid is imprinted in our hearts
And it didn't take long for Cupid to strike us with those darts


While we have our chyawanprash to make us tough and strong
We pray for Mr. Bachchan to keep good health for long
We also use that certain oil to keep us "cool & cool"
And watching him I guarantee is still "Paisa Vasool"


While I'm trying to be a "Shayer, but only for "Do pal"
With "Prateeksha" I await his blogs, not only "aaj but kal"
On behalf of all his fans I'll say "Hum tum par itna dying"
"Jitna sea mein paani lying aur Aakash mein panchi flying"


The epithets are many for this one-man industry
His charisma is just matchless like his intensity
He's proved he's the "Shehenshah" who just loves to entertain
And 'Anthony Gonsalves" is the one who'll always reign.

 

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By Anita Britto, Auckland
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Comment on this article

  • M.SHAMEEM ANSARI, BAHRAIN

    Sun, Oct 16 2011

    Hi Anita Very nice poem and your talent is appreciated.May god bless ur work.

  • Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India

    Sat, Oct 15 2011

    Happy Birthday to Big B. May the good Lord bless our ace Indian filmstar with good health and long life. Ad Multos Annos.

    Nice poem. Congratulations to the young and upcoming poetess.

  • Laila Pinto, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 14 2011

    Amazing poem Anita. You have an amazing talent with words.

  • Francis,Benny,Belita,Franklin, Mangalore,Mumbai.Auckland

    Thu, Oct 13 2011

    Hi Anita
    Thank You for the beautiful poem you had written on Mother Teresa earlier and now on Amitabhji. What a class meaning on every sentence you have expressed like the ones we used to have on earlier hindi songs, which was evergreen. I think Amitabhji will be so happy to read this poem written by a Mangalorean from India now in Auckland, as his daughter in law is a mangalorean. Thank You once again


  • Helen Pinto, Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 12 2011

    Excellent work Anita – you have a God given talent and using it!

    A fan of Amitabh Bachan all my life your poem made me nostalgic, reminding me of the time I saw each of his movies. I hope the poem gets to Amitabh Bachan and family.

  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Wed, Oct 12 2011

    Hi Anita....keep it up! Nice poem on Big B. Continue your poems/articles. All the best to you.

  • Deena, Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 12 2011

    Dear Mr.Bachchan,

    Wishing you a belated happy birthday an lots of love an happness in your life an family

  • Jennet Prescila, Mangalore Muscat

    Wed, Oct 12 2011

    Dearest Anita, whle writing this note, I would like to convey a belated Birthday Greeting to Mr.Amithabh Bacchan. Thanks for listing out his movies as a part of your poem, it was great and I really loved and indeed great tribute to our Mega Star. I loved him when I saw his first movie if I am not mistaken, Saath Hindusthani - his poignant activing as the captured soldier, whose soles were skinned by the enemies and the way he staggers backto India when he is released. I loved all his movies, Anand and Mili made me cry and rest of them were real rockers. Thank you Mr. Amitabh and whenever I get a chance I watch your KBC because the show gets over as I reach very late from work and can see it only on Thursdays, when I am at home.
    Thank you Anitha once again. Hope to read many more articls from you.

  • Mel, Bajpe.NZ

    Tue, Oct 11 2011

    Well written Anita,keep writing God bless

  • Evans Christopher Sumitra, New York, USA.

    Tue, Oct 11 2011

    A very Happy Birthday Mr. Amithab Bachchan and may God give you many many more years. Your are our greatest fan and we in New York watch your KBC program daily from Monday to Thursday. We once again wish you Good luck and good health in the coming years. We pray for you and your family and especially Ayshwaria Rai Bachchan whos is on her family way. She is from my city of Udupi.

    Christie, Milita Susan Joseph, Shaji Joseph ans Samson Sumitra.

  • Satish Bangera, Melbourne,Australia

    Tue, Oct 11 2011

    Very well written Anita...great work

  • Joe Britto, Nakre/Bangalore

    Tue, Oct 11 2011

    Anita this is absolutely amazing.
    I am sure the great Amitabh Bachchan and his family will treasure this poem forever. The sequence , words , the start , the end and the grammar are just perfect !
    Keep it going ! Yours words are worth a Crore !

  • Kishan, Mangalore/Abudhabi

    Tue, Oct 11 2011

    Hi Anita Britto,

    Congratulations! You got a talent which is undoubtly an God gift. Keep it going all the time. May God bless you.

  • Roweena, MANGALORE

    Tue, Oct 11 2011

    wow..yet another masterpiece from you Aunty Anita...wonderfully written. Amitabh bettr send you Tanishq Diamonds for this :0 God Bless

  • Alban D Souza, Udyavara Mumbai Doha Qatar

    Tue, Oct 11 2011

    Nice poem well ritten about Mr. Bachchan. Congrats Anita. He remain one of the evergreen Hero in our hearts. He is one and only legend Amitabh Bachchan. The superstar great hero of Modern Cinema. His any movie gives pleasure to watch. We wish Mr. Bachchan a very happy birthday filled with happiness and peace and love.

  • benedicta, mangalore, karnataka

    Tue, Oct 11 2011

    many many happy returns of the day mr bachchan.i am the one fan of u from 1974.sir once i want to look u and touch u in my life . when and which day i reach to u god knows .sir i wish u , GOD BLESS U LOTS.

  • Anita Sequeira, Bendore - Mangalore

    Tue, Oct 11 2011

    Hello Anita,
    Congratulations very well written. Enjoyed every bit of it. God has blessed u with wonderful talents...keep up ur good work.
    We are very proud of you.
    Lots of love,
    A.Celine, Urban, Anita, Amanda and all ur cousins from far and near.

  • Margaret, mangalore

    Tue, Oct 11 2011

    Hi anitha,

    thank you so much for your beautiful poem. I too a very much fan of our BACCHAN. I my young days i never use to miss BACHHANs pictures. May god give him long life with best of health and strength to act in movies.

  • Irwin, Auckland

    Tue, Oct 11 2011

    Anita, your are awesome and very talented. Well written and congrats. Irwin

  • Lancelot N Tauro, Manglore - Doha Qatar

    Tue, Oct 11 2011

    Well talented actor master of all roles. Wish you a Happy Birthday and healthy life. Thanks Daiji.

  • Nitin J Shetty, Mangalore

    Tue, Oct 11 2011

    Anita Congratulations..i always go through your poems..you have a great natural talent...keep it up.

  • Nitin Dalvi, Mumbai

    Tue, Oct 11 2011


    Well written as usual! Keep it up .

  • Jyothi Furtado, Barkur/USA

    Tue, Oct 11 2011

    Very good poem....Thank you....

  • Nirmala, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, Oct 11 2011

    Really well written... your peom is really amazing, I am impressed. I think Mr. Bachan will be delighted. I hope he reads this poem in KBC!!!

  • Edward Barboza, Kanajar / Auckland

    Mon, Oct 10 2011

    Hi Anita,
    Very nice poem about our young yesteryears hero and for us still he remains as a HERO NO. 1. We really liked the poem and no doubt that you are blessed with so many talents.


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