So, we have it that Amitabh Bachchan has gifted his friend and colleague a Rs. 50 lakh watch - the platinum Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar. But, what is not known is the reason behind this generous gift….

However, filmi pundits have an answer to everything. They say that Big B is making every effort to revive his production company AB Corp and obviously he will need actors to star in the films by his production house.
He just can’t possibly feature himself, his son and daughter-in-law in every flick. Sanjay Dutt is not only a good Bachchan friend but also a very box-office friendly actor. So, this defines and justifies the lavish gift with an understanding that Bachchans too will star in Sanju Baba’s production.

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The grand premiere of Bollywood film ‘Woodstock Villa’, which marks the debut of Sikander Kher, the son of versatile actor Anupam Kher, and Debutant actress Neha Oberoi was held in Mumbai on Thursday.

Sanjay Gupta, Shobha Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt have produced the film, which is a musical thriller.

National award-winning director Hansal Mehta has directed the film.

Hansal Mehta’s film stars Arbaaz Khan, Gulshan Grover and Shakti Kapoor besides many others.

Woodstock Villa is a film about swiftly changing moralities in today’s world and breaks new ground with every twist.

Music of the film has been rendered by Anu Malik and Shibani Kashyap while the lyrics have been penned by trio Virag Mishra, The Aryans and Manoj Muntashir.

Speaking to the media during the premier of the movie was debutant actor Sikander Kher who said, I would like to say that we have really worked very hard for this film and whole life I have worked towards becoming an actor. I would request all the people to please go and watch this movie. It’s very important for me.

The film has also introduced another debutant actress Neha Oberoi who was very excited about working with Sikander Kher.

I really enjoyed working with Sikander, he is a wonderful and a very professional actor. Moreover, he is very good at what he does and I think the best thing about working with Sikander is that both of us are newcomers and could relate to each other pretty well, said Neha.

Sikander’s father Anupam Kher said that he was proud of the fact that what Sikander has achieved was on his own ability.

We are happy as Sikander is making his debut and our good wishes are with him. We hope that he works harder and is successful, moreover people like his work, said Anupam.

Who’s who of Bollywood like Yash Chopra, Mahesh Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Anil Kapoor to name a few assembled at the premiere to encourage the debutant actors.

Bollywood heavy weight Abhishek Bachchan walked in with his wife and actress Aishwarya Rai to encourage Sikander Kher, whom he considered his younger brother.

I think he is fantastic. Sikander is like our younger brother and we are very excited for him and we wish him all the best, said Abhishek Bachchan.
Songs from the film are already out as a teaser but how far the debutant leading pair goes well with the audience needs to be seen.

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Bachchan, his son Abhishek, daughter-in-law Aishwarya started walking in the very early hours of Tuesday from their residence ’Jalsa’ at around 2:00 am.

The street leading to the temple witnessed serpentine queues of fans who wanted to have a glimpse of their favourite stars.

Amitabh’s wife Jaya Bachchan joined them at the temple.

According to reports, the actor along with the team of ’Sarkar Raj’ went to seek the blessings of the deity for the success of the film.

Based on a political scenario, ’Sarkar’ depicted power of a single man and his ways of giving justice to the ones in need.

In the narrative, Amitabh (Sarkar) was depicted parallel to the government and his way of giving justice was completely diverse form police and courts.

Abhishek will be seen following his father’s footsteps. Aishwarya plays the role of a corporate honcho from London who wants to set up a power plant in a village of Maharashtra.

The story revolves around Abhishek (Shankar) who realizes the potential of the power plant and its benefit for the people. He eventually undertakes a journey to mobilize support of masses in the villages after convincing Sarkar (Amitabh), who is against the project for several reasons.

However, Abhishek’s dream project becomes a victim of dirty politics. Subsequently the disaster sets in as the evil forces conspire against the Sarkar’s long established political kingdom.

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While actress Lara Dutta has opted out of the Bachchans’ “Unforgettable Show” world tour because of her knee injury, Akshay Kumar has decided to join it, though he will perform only at select venues.

The show’s organisers Wizcraft are now in the process of finalising seven to eight big stars from Bollywood to accompany Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan, and Aishwarya Rai at various venues in July and August.

“Akshay is back in the Bachchans’ world tour. But he’ll join them only at selected venues because that is all Akshay’s schedules allow,” said a source.

“Likewise, at other centres we’re roping in other A-listers who will join the Bachchans as they perform all over the US and later Europe. In this way there would be a couple of big surprise guest appearances by marquee names in every city, though rightly the focus of interest would remain the Bachchan family,” added the source.

Composer duo Vishal-Shekhar has been confirmed as a part of the tour. They will be accompanying the Bachchans for all their concerts, just like decades ago Kalyanji-Anandji used to be an integral part of the Big B’s concerts.

In fact, an album featuring Abhishek with guest vocals by the Big B that Vishal-Shekhar have been putting together for the last two years will finally be ready to coincide with the Bachchans’ world concert.

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Abhishek Bachchan

Born : February 5, 1976 , Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Years active: 2000 - present

Spouse: Aishwarya Rai (2007 - present) ( former Miss World )
Father: Amitabh Bachchan

Mother: Jaya Bhaduri

Debut film: J.P. Dutta’s Refugee (2000)

Grandfather: Harivansh Rai Bachchan

School: Jamnabai Narsee School and Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai , Modern School in Vasant Vihar, New Delhi.

College: Aiglon College in Switzerland

Degree: He went to the U.S. to complete his education at Boston University but then left the course mid-way to pursue his acting career when his father’s company ABCL was facing trouble.

Abhishek Bachchan Gossip:

Abhishek Bachchan was earlier engaged to Karisma Kapoor. The couple announced their engagement on Amitabh Bachchan’s 60th birthday celebration in October 2002. The engagement was called off in January 2003.

Abhishek dated Indian model, Dipannita Sharma. A year later, news surfaced that the couple had broken up and Bachchan began dating Aishwarya Rai - his co-star in several movies.

Abhishek married Aishwarya on April 20, 2007 according to traditional Hindu rites of the South Indian Bunt community, to which his wife belongs. Token North Indian and Bengali ceremonies were also performed.

Abhishek Bachchan recent films:

* 2007: Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Om Shanti Om, Sarkar Raj, Drona

* 2008 : Untitled Tarun Mansukhani Project , Bajirao Mastani , Delhi 6, Pa.

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