DAY 1952
Sopaan, New Delhi Aug 19/20, 2013 Mon/ Tue 2 : 09 am
Over monsoon laden skies do fly to destination of the Capital North .. home and place of study and early years at University .. into the excesses of modern structures, massive and overwhelming … the one new in Mumbai of residence even larger and more stunning .. !! These are the monuments that house travel procedures by the air .. streets are new and modern and cleaner and organised .. but soon the ailments start .. traffic at snail’s place .. difficult to keep timings and other controls .. specifically of those that require washrooms .. uncontrolled run in to whatever home that lines the street, and beg for relief .. hospitable friendly hosts, happiness and welcomed, thank ful to them for the emergency … they were most gracious and warm ..
The dinner invite for a place ‘Indian Accent’ a boutique restaurant at the Manor Hotel, is divine .. such a variety of menus presented in most exquisite manner .. a must visit again ..
Now home and to rest for tomorrow … to be between multiple tv and print for the promotion of 'Satyagraha’ … and then a retrospective of my films and career at the HABITAT Centre .. a reaction with live audience .. gracious of them to conduct this …
BUT … mostly of course the joy of being with the children again - Navya Naveli and Agastya and Shweta … Jaya here already for Parliament .. and Sopaan .. our home in Delhi .. parents home .. Father’s work place and study still in tact and kept so … many memories of this address .. many pleasant many sad !! It is the way of the world .. An old acquaintance on my seat next door in flight, politician and minister, reminiscing old times , vivid details and occasions … quite surprising ..
I must to bed … to rest .. in bed already .. the mind and the speech shall be at test .. as was done earlier through Skype in Dubai PC, where other cast members were present .. release on 30th August ..
Love and good night …
Amitabh Bachchan
