[Reader-list] Lata, Amitabh bond on Twitter

[Syed ali shah Beelani]

Though social networking has its advantages and disadvantages the entertainment 
business has nothing to complain about. Not when Bollywood’s two living legends 
Lata Mangeshkar(LM) and Amitabh Bachchan (AB) are brought closer through their 
interaction on Twitter. 

No doubt LM and AB have been very fond of one another for decades. In fact when 
AB reluctantly turned singer in the 1970s one of his first major songs was Yeh 
kahan aa gaye hum with Lataji in Silsila. Sadly the two legends could not record 
the song together. 

Unable to meet frequently because of their individual commitments the two 
super-icons met sporadically at functions and public events where they get along 
like a house on fire. Both individually expressed their fondness for one 
another’s company and their regret at not bonding more often. 

That lack of connectivity between AB and LM has changed. Thanks to Twitter where 
they exchanged messages. So delighted was AB to find his favourite singer on the 
micro-blogging site says, “The most gratifying moment on Twitter came when I got 
to interact with Lataji.” 

The singing legend reciprocates by saying, “I am really happy to connect with 
Bachchan Saab through Twitter. I must admit it feels good to be in touch with 
him again.” 

Says Lataji, “I don’t know if they know this. But I’m very fond of the 
Bachchans. Yes, Jayaji did tell me about the project when we met at a book 
release. I’m most grateful to both Amitji and Jayaji for always showering me 
with their love and affection. I’m glad I got an opportunity to connect with 
Amitji and the parivar through Twitter.”