He’s managed it between flights, stage shows and movie shoots. And it’s been over a year since Amitabh Bachchan turned blogger

A whole year of blogging and quite prolific too.
It has been exciting, revealing and most enjoyable. The discovery of the medium, and having an opportunity through it to connect directly without intrusion has been the most rewarding experience. I have felt the importance of direct talk and the means to be able to be in control of it, independently.

Do you find it addictive?
It has been a strong commitment to the respondents that come on to the site. And now a discipline has set in that prompts me to deliver every day. The respondents have become a part of my ‘extended’ family and our respect for each other has been mutual and strong. The joy of sitting across a desk or table and conversing is immeasurable. But really the best part would be that

I do not have to be compelled to go through another medium to convey my thoughts. Liberty at last, in the truest sense.

Is the laptop your constant companion these days as necessitated by blogging?
Partially, yes. There are other functions too that need attention through the laptop. But, the blog is a concern for me and not having the proper implements for it is a hindrance.

How wired are you?
‘Wired up’ has different connotations! But I will save that for another day. I presume you are asking me my Internet connectivity. I have broadband connection in the house, Wi-Fi-ed in the rooms for ease of operation, and on locations within India where this is not possible, I use the Reliance and Tata cards in the USB port. The Reliance card speed is quite phenomenal.

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