<p>His talent and successes have won him the title of megastar, but Amitabh Bachchan, who features in the wish-list of every director, seems to be in awe of fresh talent and says he's not in the same race as them.<br /> </p>.<p>Even at 71, Big B still commands lead roles, a rare incidence in the Hindi film industry. Currently, the National Award-winning thespian awaits the release of "Bhoothnath Returns".<br /><br />In an e-mail interaction with IANS Amitabh talked about "Bhoothnath Returns", Bollywood's fresh blood, his health and his thoughts on the epithets that regularly come his way.<br /><br />Excerpts from the interview:<br />Q. The most difficult thing is to connect with the kids through films. How does it feel to get connected with children through films like "Bhootnath Returns"?<br />A. Bhoothnath is a loveable character. I presume kids love to connect with him. We hope they shall do that in 'Bhoothnath Returns'.<br />Q. You share a great relationship with your grandchildren. What have you learned from them?<br />A. "That child is the Father of Man!"<br />Q. "Bhootnath Returns" is releasing during the general elections. Do you feel this may affect the film any way?<br />A. I wish and hope not. The production and the direction would rather hope the opposite happens...the film opens before the election process takes place.<br />Q. Filmmaking has changed over the years. What do you think of the changes?<br />A. Yes, when times change, a lot changes with it...Thinking, concept, storytelling, music... everything. There have been great advances in technology and in the professionalism aspect. That bodes well for the film industry.<br />Q. Being a superstar, a megastar, how difficult is it for you to lead a normal person's life?<br />A. I am none of what you mention. These are epithets that are media creations. I am a normal person and lead a normal life.<br /><br />Q. What keeps you going as an actor?<br />A. The challenge of another creative experience.<br />Q. After giving over 45 years of your life to filmdom, do you agree that you're still a leading actor giving competition to the new breed of actors?<br />A. Most certainly not! I am not a patch in front of them.<br />Q. You are a star, husband, father, grandfather...which is the most difficult position to handle and why?<br />A. These are all the most welcome positions in life, barring the star bit. I am blessed to be a husband, father and grandfather. It does not happen often?<br />Q. After achieving so much in your life, what is that one fear which is always in your mind?<br />A. I have not achieved anything. Your gracious words are humbling to me. The fear always is of not being able to live up to the expectations of the audiences.<br />Q. You have seen several ups and downs in your career. How do you deal with tough situations in life?<br />A. Ups and downs are the constants in life. No life on earth can avoid them. They cannot be categorised. Life is a daily struggle; you learn to deal with it. There are no definite solutions.<br />Q. One hears that you have taken a break from your work. How is your health?<br />A. I have taken no break. And my health is fine.<br /><br /></p>
<p>His talent and successes have won him the title of megastar, but Amitabh Bachchan, who features in the wish-list of every director, seems to be in awe of fresh talent and says he's not in the same race as them.<br /> </p>.<p>Even at 71, Big B still commands lead roles, a rare incidence in the Hindi film industry. Currently, the National Award-winning thespian awaits the release of "Bhoothnath Returns".<br /><br />In an e-mail interaction with IANS Amitabh talked about "Bhoothnath Returns", Bollywood's fresh blood, his health and his thoughts on the epithets that regularly come his way.<br /><br />Excerpts from the interview:<br />Q. The most difficult thing is to connect with the kids through films. How does it feel to get connected with children through films like "Bhootnath Returns"?<br />A. Bhoothnath is a loveable character. I presume kids love to connect with him. We hope they shall do that in 'Bhoothnath Returns'.<br />Q. You share a great relationship with your grandchildren. What have you learned from them?<br />A. "That child is the Father of Man!"<br />Q. "Bhootnath Returns" is releasing during the general elections. Do you feel this may affect the film any way?<br />A. I wish and hope not. The production and the direction would rather hope the opposite happens...the film opens before the election process takes place.<br />Q. Filmmaking has changed over the years. What do you think of the changes?<br />A. Yes, when times change, a lot changes with it...Thinking, concept, storytelling, music... everything. There have been great advances in technology and in the professionalism aspect. That bodes well for the film industry.<br />Q. Being a superstar, a megastar, how difficult is it for you to lead a normal person's life?<br />A. I am none of what you mention. These are epithets that are media creations. I am a normal person and lead a normal life.<br /><br />Q. What keeps you going as an actor?<br />A. The challenge of another creative experience.<br />Q. After giving over 45 years of your life to filmdom, do you agree that you're still a leading actor giving competition to the new breed of actors?<br />A. Most certainly not! I am not a patch in front of them.<br />Q. You are a star, husband, father, grandfather...which is the most difficult position to handle and why?<br />A. These are all the most welcome positions in life, barring the star bit. I am blessed to be a husband, father and grandfather. It does not happen often?<br />Q. After achieving so much in your life, what is that one fear which is always in your mind?<br />A. I have not achieved anything. Your gracious words are humbling to me. The fear always is of not being able to live up to the expectations of the audiences.<br />Q. You have seen several ups and downs in your career. How do you deal with tough situations in life?<br />A. Ups and downs are the constants in life. No life on earth can avoid them. They cannot be categorised. Life is a daily struggle; you learn to deal with it. There are no definite solutions.<br />Q. One hears that you have taken a break from your work. How is your health?<br />A. I have taken no break. And my health is fine.<br /><br /></p>