I was privileged to meet Amitabhji quite a few times, including at the Bade Miya Chote Miya premiere which one of my companies was sponsoring. It was a red carpet event at an East London cinema, with 000’s of people swarming everywhere. Luckily as I was one of the main sponsors, I enjoyed some privacy as a special guest in the VIP lounge where I enjoyed chatting and taking photos with “Big B”. On another occasion, I worked with him on the sets of “Mohabbatein” where my company was involved in providing 300 artists for the shoot – actors, dancers and extras. He was a delight to work with, always ready on the sets on time and very disciplined in his work. He spoke in a friendly manner to my students and myself, but was also strict when it came to work time. We met again at the IIFA (International Indian Film Fare Awards) launch at the House of Commons. He came along and made a speech with his deep voice (which he is so well known for) about bringing Bollywood to Yorkshire. It made me remember the time when I had promised all those around me in 1997, that if no one knows what Bollywood is in the UK, I will make it my mission to make sure people of all cultural backgrounds will know about Bollywood. And here we were – the whole of UK embracing Bollywood! It was really satisfying to see, watch and hear!  Each time I meet Amitabh Bachchan, my respect for him grows as he is a true super star. I have found that those people who ARE true stars normally remain very humble, whilst others who are trying to BE stars, throw tantrums and unfortunately have a lot of behavioural issues related to their ego. Other experiences included my students meeting Amitabh  - a student from Southall had a sincere desire to meet him, and so kept going and waiting outside his house in Juhu, Mumbai during his holiday in India.  You won't believe this, but, his wife, Jaya Bachchan, must have seen him come there regularly and invited him into their home to sit, talk and have some refreshments!!!! Dreams can come true I have taught all my students, if you have faith and belief, and this is a perfect example!

WHAT I LEARNT

Upon meeting him, I learnt that either Amitabh Bachchan is really TALL!!!! Or I am really short!!!! Or BOTH!!!!!

MY FAVOURITE MOVIES OF HIS

I have many movies that I really enjoyed watching of his, especially the old ones such as The Great Gambler, Silsila and Sharaabi. I also enjoyed choreographing stage shows using songs from his films such as Major Saab and Alladin.   

AMITABH BACHCHAN’S HIGHLIGHTS

Whilst working closely in the industry I also discovered that Amitabhji was the narrator for the film Jodhaa Akbar – one of my favorite movies. He is known to be an amazing actor and I totally agree – not has he worked in hundreds of films, but also received awards such as Filmfare Best Actor and National Film Award for best actor in the film Paa.  

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I AM

• A lover of nature and beauty
• A vegetarian, non smoker and a non alcoholic
• A believer of Holistic healing
• Not passive and Not aggressive but Assertive!
• Fashion and Image conscious

MY PERSONALITY
I am Fun Loving, Positive, Energetic, Vibrant, Artistic, Creative, Ambitious, Feminine, Spiritual, Visionary, Persistent, Exciting, Adventurous, Decisive, Easy going, Humorous, Self Motivated, Enjoy good conversation, Caring … 

MY NEGATIVE TRAITS
I can be a Workaholic, A Risk taker, Have High Self Expectation, Love Driving Fast , Refuse to take orthodox medicine, Need kitchen clean and spotless, Have 3 sugars in my tea, Need pop corn every time I visit the cinema …

I ENJOY

• Contributing to make this world a better place
• Transforming people’s lives positively
• Inspiring and motivating others
• Personal development and constant growth
• Building great relationships with all
• Enjoy challenges and goal setting
• Having a purpose and mission in life
• Knowing what I want in life and going out to get it!
• Doing things I love and I believe in
• Making my own rules based on what I believe is right!
• Being powerful and successful to help others
• Creating my own destiny
• Having opinions but not being judgemental
• Being an ambassador for world unity
• Educating, entertaining and informing others about Health, Fitness, Bollywood and Indian Art and culture

MY HOBBIES ARE

• Dance and Fitness
• Reading personal development books
• Watching movies and listening to music
• Meditation and yoga / Spending time in nature
• Rally Driving and Parachute jumping

MY ROLE MODELS (and why)

• Madonna (always re inventing herself, her music, spirituality, her strength and vulnerability)
• Anita Roddrick (Career woman, Had a vision, No animal testing, Natural products, Fair pay for workers, Great inspiration to other women throughout the world)
• Princess Diana (Royal yet down to earth, Contributed to society positively, Used position and power to make a difference, built rapport with the general public)
• Nelson Mandela (uniting people, removing ignorance, inspiring others, determined, having faith and belief)
• Spice Girls (Each portrayed a personality, marketing company genius at engineering success, they were open to working with the experts to reach great heights)
• Richard Branson (Fun, adventurous, business tycoon, has created an empire)

MY VISION
“Make a positive difference– to your life, to the life of others and the whole world!”
“Get the world fitter mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually”

MY MOTTO
“The power is within”