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The Unforgettable Tour

I came across The Unforgettable Tour site today and my mind wandered with possiblities.  Would I ever attend this tour?  Which city would be the best place to see the tour?  Would YOU go to this tour?

 

There is some question about who will participate in this tour. Salman Khan was considered at one point? Is Lara Dutta out?  Is Akshay Kumar in?

340 Responses to “The Unforgettable Tour”

  1. on April 12, 2008 at 9:23 pm K

    Hey,
    This is yet another bolly lover in msp. Great site you guys have got going. Didnt know anything about the Unforgettable tour.. nice to find out here..
    Is there a group I have to join to b actively involved in..?


  2. on April 12, 2008 at 9:44 pm sitaji

    Namaste K! Occasionally we do events and list them in the “upcoming events” section on the page. We sort of kicked around forming a meet up group,

    http://www.meetup.com/

    but haven’t followed through at this time. In the meantime keep checking back to see if we’ve added and event. Also, if there’s a movie or place you want to check out, shoot us a comment and maybe we’ll get together. I look forward to meeting you.

    All the best!


  3. on April 13, 2008 at 8:08 am theBollywoodFan

    Thanks for the link to the Tour site. Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai are two good reasons to go, although Salman Khan’s presence would have made the decision a lot easier. If I went, it would be in Los Angeles. Let’s hope they publish the schedule soon.


  4. on April 13, 2008 at 9:22 am sitaji

    You’re right BollywoodFan! It would be better with Salman. I imagine it would be like the huge concert in Canada portrayed in “Taal” with Aish all lovelorn and confused between Anil’s character and Akshay’s character. In the “Unforgettable Tour” these men are replaced by real life loves Abishek and Salman and the drama fuels excellent performances for the audience, just like in “Taal!” For that reason I may have to choose one of the Canadian venues. But wait! No Salman, so I’m back to not knowing where to see it.


  5. on April 18, 2008 at 7:18 am Beth

    I’ve been waiting for dates for months and months. I’m definitely going to try really hard to go - but only if I can make a friend go with me, because it’s no fun to squeal and mock outfits by yourself. I went to the Heat tour two years ago and it was completely enjoyable, although very, very loud. If Chicago is on their itinerary, I’m there. I’m not sure what other US city that they’re likely to visit is remotely close enough for me to go, unless I can combine the show with some other travel, it’s either Chicago or bust for me.

    Not to sound dumb, but I couldn’t get the “track the tour” section to work at all - I tried to click on the map several times and nothing happened.


  6. on April 18, 2008 at 10:32 am sitaji

    You’re in luck Beth, Chicago is on the tour! Very cool that you took in the “Heat” tour. The closet I’ve come is the Alka Yagnik and Kumar Sanu concert in Minneapolis, which was excellent, but not a mega tour.

    http://www.siliconeer.com/past_issues/2007/july_2007/CC-Sankara-AlkaYagnik-Kumar.jpg

    I think that “Unforgettable Tour” website is under construction and the links may be weird. Try this:

    http://www.theunforgettabletour.com/cntnt/tracktheunforgettabletour.htm

    http://www.theunforgettabletour.com/cntnt/track-america.htm

    It says
    NYC
    LA
    Chicago
    Washington(DC?)
    San Franacisco
    Houston
    New Jersey

    As an avid listener of Dhoom Radio,
    http://www.dhoomfm.com/
    in my active fantasy world, I think it would be fun to try New Jersey and patronize the restarants I hear commercials for on Dhoom.

    Canada has Toronto and Vancouver, and as I wrote above, the Taal-esqu appeal is a lure for me.

    I think it’s a good idea to combine the tour with a trip. If I end up going to in down near Chicago, I’ll have to get in touch with you.


  7. on April 18, 2008 at 11:51 am Milind Bhat

    I can’t find the dates for the tour/performances.

    Has anybody heard what dates are they looking at?


  8. on April 18, 2008 at 12:03 pm sitaji

    I don’t think they are set just yet.


  9. on April 18, 2008 at 1:05 pm Beth

    Woot! I’m so excited. I’d oat a lot to be in the same room as Abhibaby, no matter how big the room :)


  10. on April 19, 2008 at 3:45 pm sitaji

    Ditto Beth!


  11. on April 20, 2008 at 10:42 am Beth

    I have no idea what I actually meant to type when I wrote “oat” in that comment. “Pay,” maybe? Hmmm. Anyway, Abhishek at any point!


  12. on April 20, 2008 at 9:03 pm sitaji

    You know Beth, I understood the sentiment just the same, and figured it was your Hindi or German coming through, like you’d pyare a lot to be in the same room. :D


  13. on April 23, 2008 at 9:22 am theBollywoodFan

    FYI…

    “Unlike the other actors like Akshay Kumar and Shahid Kapoor who would be making appearances at selected venues, Preity [Zinta] will be accompanying the Bachchans throughout their 2-month tour.”

    http://www.indiafm.com/news/2008/04/23/11281/index.html


  14. on April 23, 2008 at 11:56 am sitaji

    Thanks theBollywoodFan! Good lookin’ out. I found this line the most glamourous:

    “I went to a really good doctor, the same one who looks after the Bachchans’ eyes. At last my eye is healed.”

    I would think that would be quite difficult for the Dr. to remain professinal when examining all those stars; that is if she or he’s seen any Bollywood movies at all.


  15. on April 23, 2008 at 1:03 pm theBollywoodFan

    I know, right Sita-ji? That would be a good scene in a comedy flick! The doctor’s performing some sort of eye surgery on Preity or Ash. Then time stops, and we’re taken into this fairy-tale setting where the doc is seen singing “Aankhon mein teri, ajab si ajab si…” from Om Shanti Om. You can bet the Big B would fire the doc right away for singing a song from a Shah Rukh film.

    Okay, sorry for that randomness. On to something more substantive :)


  16. on April 23, 2008 at 1:40 pm sitaji

    What are you sorry for, that was great! After the firing I could see Big B. wishing the Dr. “all the best anyway,” as he strolls away from the operation theater. Love the song and the idea:

    http://bollywoodfoodclub.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/video-of-the-day-saregamapa-challenge-2007-featuring-amanat-ali-aakhon-mein-teri-ajab-si-from-om-shanti-om/

    Isn’t Amanat Ali is wonderful?


  17. on April 23, 2008 at 6:12 pm theBollywoodFan

    LOL, yes, sita-ji, that would be hilarious! ‘Aankhon mein teri’ is a great song, and Amanat sings it rather well here. Thanks for sharing.


  18. on April 23, 2008 at 11:52 pm fardeen

    Yaah ‘Aankhon mein teri’ is a great song. I agree with your words.


  19. on April 28, 2008 at 5:31 pm Choohiya

    They announced the show in San Francisco too.
    http://www.talkbwc.com/

    I am going hope Madhuri is in.


  20. on April 28, 2008 at 8:17 pm sitaji

    Thanks for the update!


  21. on April 29, 2008 at 6:34 am fardeen

    Sorry Milind I also can’t find the dates for the tour/performances.Can anyone give the exact date.


  22. on May 8, 2008 at 10:22 am Annie

    I will definitely go! I don’t think they will come to my small town in Colorado, but I will fly anywhere to see the Bachchans!


  23. on May 8, 2008 at 11:03 am sitaji

    Annie, do you live in South Park? Now THAT would be a cool place for the tour to go in Colorado and have Cartman participate.

    http://www.theunforgettabletour.com/cntnt/track-america.htm


  24. on May 9, 2008 at 12:16 am jen

    Hi everyone, and I’ve just discovered your bahut bahut achcha website, I love it! Here’s a link to a lot of info about the Unforgettable Tour (specifically the date and location of the Bay Area show): http://www.talkbwc.com/?p=36. If anyone can find an itinerary for the rest of it (I think that Toronto is 7/1 8) I would be deeply grateful, as I am SO EXCITED, and will go anywhere in North America to see see Amitabh, etc. in action!!!


  25. on May 9, 2008 at 12:19 am jen

    toronto is 7/18! And I’ve tried the website several times and it must not be completely operational, so you don’t sound “dumb” at all, Beth!


  26. on May 9, 2008 at 12:23 am sitaji

    Thanks jen! Welcome!
    Thanks for the information. It seems rather difficult to get actual dates from their official site, so nobody’s dumb here, just dumb for Bollywood! :)


  27. on May 9, 2008 at 1:43 pm jen

    Hi, all! Just found this:

    http://www.unforgettabletourcanada.com/

    It’s a functional website for the Canadian dates and locations: they’ve added Vancouver 8/16 - and I am just sick about this, because I am playing an opera that night here in Seattle where I live and I just can’t BELIEVE I’m going to have to miss AMITABH for it! And if I called in sick that would be the end of my career here so I guess I wouldn’t do absolutely anything for the Big B (just ALMOST anything!)!


  28. on May 10, 2008 at 11:04 am sitaji

    Thanks for the link Jen. Well Jen it’s for the best to miss the concert in this case. What opera and what do you play? I think you can dedicate your performance that day specifically to Amitabh, maybe make a little speech before hand. :) Otherwise, if you go to the tour, you’d possibly end up on thee street because you’d be jobless, begging for money, homeless, mumbling, “Amitabh! Amitabh!”


  29. on May 10, 2008 at 1:16 pm theBollywoodFan

    I’m curious to know the date to the Los Angeles event. If Madhuri’s going, I’m there!!!


  30. on May 11, 2008 at 9:14 am Steve

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  31. on May 12, 2008 at 12:13 am fardeen

    Thanks jen for giving the exact information.If you are not there, it would be very difficult for me to get the actual dates.


  32. on May 13, 2008 at 10:54 pm Daisy

    Does anyone know when the Chicago date is?


  33. on May 14, 2008 at 11:21 am Beth

    Daisy, I’m dying to find that out too! I looked all over the place this weekend and found every NA city except Chicago. Boooo!


  34. on May 14, 2008 at 11:47 am sitaji

    Beth and Daisy, I too wonder this. As soon as I find something I’ll post it here, or if you do, post it here!
    Thanks friends! :)


  35. on May 14, 2008 at 12:08 pm Beth

    I think we’ll have to arrange a pre-show dinner in Chicago, don’t you? Sounds like there might be a jolly gang!


  36. on May 14, 2008 at 12:09 pm jen

    Sitaji, I have just now read your hilarious comments! And since that desperate message I have decided to see the show in LA since I won’t have to miss work for it (I’ll be playing clarinet w/Seattle Opera for “Aida”). Here’s more info: 18th July - TORONTO
    TICKETS FOR THE TORONTO SHOW.
    General public ticket sale will start Friday May 16th, 2008 on http://www.ticketmaster.ca - May 16th, 2008.
    Pre sale for web group members is on May 15th, 2008, register on this website to receive your secret password to access the pre sale.
    26th July - Los Angeles
    27th July - San Fransisco
    02nd Aug - Houston
    09th Aug - Atlantic City
    15th Aug - New York
    16th Aug - Vancouver
    TICKETS FOR THE VANCOUVER SHOW!!
    General public ticket sale will start Friday May 16th, 2008 on http://www.ticketmaster.ca - May 16th, 2008.
    Pre sale for web group members is on May 15th, 2008, register on this website http://www.unforgettabletourcanada.com/ to receive your secret password to access the pre sale.
    23rd Aug - London (UK)
    24th Aug - London (UK)

    You may have already seen all of this but here it is anyway. When I last checked I couldn’t find any info about tickets on Ticketmaster but it sounds as though it may be posted soon. Where will you see it?! THANKS for this great and fun site!


  37. on May 14, 2008 at 3:17 pm Beth

    Ticketmaster.com has Oakland listed, but so far that’s the only US show it has. http://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_header_search&keyword=unforgettable
    Booooo.


  38. on May 14, 2008 at 4:17 pm theBollywoodFan

    Echoing the booooo from Beth. Can’t wait to check out the show in L.A.!


  39. on May 15, 2008 at 6:36 pm bips16

    hey on which site can i buy the tickets for london???


  40. on May 15, 2008 at 6:39 pm bips16

    wait…is bipasha coming
    i mean will she b on the show or not???


  41. on May 16, 2008 at 6:37 pm Amanda

    Hi, I’m so glad I came across all of you guys….!!!
    I’am dying to see this Unforgettable tours…
    It seems like we never get any concert (Bollywood) in Minnesota…They are coming to Chicago, and that would be the closest to me.
    Does anyone know where I can purchase tickets from…Please let me know…oh my….

    Thank you,
    Amanda


  42. on May 17, 2008 at 4:03 pm R

    Does anyone know the flights the stars will be on?


  43. on May 17, 2008 at 4:06 pm R

    i really want to catch the stars in the airport.


  44. on May 18, 2008 at 12:01 pm waseefa

    whats the prices for new york and where is it?


  45. on May 18, 2008 at 4:26 pm David

    I will probably see this show in New York. Does anyone know the prices?


  46. on May 19, 2008 at 3:28 pm sitaji

    Thanks for all the pre-sale infor jen! Glad to see you can alter your schedule so it won’t be a career breaking event. :)

    Thanks Beth, as of today, the only US show yet listed is the Oakland show, but more should show up at this link soon I hope:

    http://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_header_search&keyword=unforgettable+tour

    David, waseefa, R, Amanda, bips 16, thanks for stopping in!


  47. on May 19, 2008 at 11:47 pm fardeen

    Can you tell me whether Bipasha is coming or not!


  48. on May 22, 2008 at 9:07 pm jen

    Hi Everyone, and Sitaji, I love the picture from “Black”!

    Here’s what I just found: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/090040B49A243E97?artistid=1225427&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=52&brand=tm&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_talkbwc

    Tickets for the 7/26 Los Angeles show (LA Sports Arena) go on sale online TOMORROW!!! Friday, May 23 @ 10 am PDT. I am SOOOOOOO excited, and will get my tickets ASAP!

    Has anyone seen “Gumnaam”? I discovered the fantastic video of the most FAB song and dance (”Jaan Pahechan Ho” ;) from this “horror film” on YouTube when looking for live footage of Rafi sahib (found that using different search words), and it is SO much fun!


  49. on May 22, 2008 at 9:10 pm jen

    p.s. I did see the entire film (a great rental resource: http://www.iTalkies.com: they have pretty much everything old-new and all else from South Asia!) and it’s a quirky retelling of the Agatha Christie story “Ten Little Indians”. Manoj Kumar, Helen (yeah!) and Pran, who I always love…


  50. on May 23, 2008 at 12:54 pm theBollywoodFan

    Got ‘em for the LA Sports Arena! So excited =)


  51. on May 23, 2008 at 3:28 pm sitaji

    Sorry Farden, wish I knew if Bips would be there.

    Jen, Glad you liked the banner image from “Black.” I really didn’t dig the movie, but that’s a great image of Rani acting blind, and Amitabh-ji acting Alzheimer’s-ish. Also, thanks for the excellent news about the LA show AND that other great link regarding “Gumnaam.” I’ll have to check out that http://www.iTalkies.com site.

    theBollywoodFan, I am jealous! Have fun! :D

    Sorry I haven’t been bloggin’ lately. Hope to post more soon. :)


  52. on May 23, 2008 at 4:52 pm jen

    Congrats to The BollywoodFan, and see you there: I got my tickets this morning, too, SHABASH!!!!!! I can’t wait!


  53. on May 23, 2008 at 4:53 pm jen

    and Sitaji, your statement, “…but that’s a great image of Rani acting blind, and Amitabh-ji acting Alzheimer’s-ish.” LOVE IT!


  54. on May 23, 2008 at 5:08 pm theBollywoodFan

    Sita-ji: Good to know you’re alive and well =) Thanks for facilitating the information exchanges here.

    Jen: Should be a lot of fun. I hope Madhuri makes it!


  55. on May 24, 2008 at 6:35 pm Sara

    i am going to the show in LA i wanted to know if there is anyway to meet the actors backstage. are there specific tickets for that?


  56. on May 24, 2008 at 9:34 pm sitaji

    Great Question Sara. In the smaller Indian shows that have come to the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota) there has usually been an option to pay extra to go back stage, so it wouldn’t be a shock if this was a possiblity for this show too. Yet maybe with such big stars they won’t have this option. If you find out let us know here at the blog. Thanks for stopping by. :)


  57. on May 25, 2008 at 11:36 pm Megan Jaisaree

    Why doesn’t Akshay come to New York !? I cry knowing that I can;t meet him.


  58. on May 28, 2008 at 7:29 pm Amanda

    How come there are 2 website for this TOUR and one has CHicago and the other don’t …If anyone knows any info, I would appreciate it. Thanks.


  59. on May 31, 2008 at 2:58 pm monica

    hi everyone iam from vancouver i was wondering does anyone know if we could get backstage ticketss??? or is there a way to meet the stars?


  60. on June 1, 2008 at 9:23 pm Aman

    Like so many people, i also want to know if we could possibly meet the stars maybe in the airport or before the show starts.


  61. on June 2, 2008 at 1:29 pm sitaji

    Hello all.
    I don’t know any answers regarding backstage access, but I’m assuming that whoever is handling the local aspects of the various concerts will know that information.

    The official site keeps getting updated and is a bit more interesting now. At this point I don’t see Chicago listed, but maybe it will show up later as things keep changing.

    Click here:

    http://www.theunforgettabletour.com/

    then click the schedule link.

    To Monica, in Vancover, the local promoter is called “Ethnic Guru” and their site will have more information about the backstage access:
    http://utopianvision.co.uk/bollywood/videos/?v=9xwe-XiKLj0


  62. on June 6, 2008 at 8:23 pm Cal

    Hi, I am really excited to attend this show. I would have liked to attend the Nassau Collisium show on Aug 15th, however, I’ve already booked my vacation to Trinidad for the most of August. I see that Trinidad and Tobago is listed as a stop for this tour. Do you know when the date of the concert there? Many thanks!


  63. on June 9, 2008 at 7:22 am Paul

    Is there a venue or ticket agent announced for the London show yet? Is anything confirmed??

    Thanks,
    Paul


  64. on June 9, 2008 at 10:08 am sitaji

    Hey Cal and Paul,
    Here’s another link regarding the show. Good luck!
    http://www.talkbwc.com/


  65. on June 9, 2008 at 12:08 pm bollyholly

    This is for fellow canadians who need info on the tour.

    I don’t know about you all but The Unforgettable Tour tix are very expensive…more than madonna tickets and she is actually singing her own songs.

    In regards to the Toronto show:
    Contrary to reports flying around, Madhuri is NOT performing in Toronto. If you want to see her, then you have to fly to vancouver or to any of the state side shows. She’s part of that crew.

    I wouldn’t trust the roster for the Canadian dates that is being announced. My high standing sources tell me that contracts are still being negotiated ie: pay for the cast and crew.

    as for tix:

    I must tell you that the buzz is that the Ethnic Guru (the toronto promoters) have kept the best tix (meaning tix that go for $400 a piece) for themselves and their friends and telling everyone that they are “going fast”..typical marketing ploy and trying to show their “sponsors” that the feedback is worth their hard earned sponsorship dollars. I certainly hope that isn’t the case with the state side shows.

    there are alot of tix available for the vancouver and toronto shows just go to ticketmaster.ca. They are the only place where tix are available. You can however skip the ticketmaster fees by going directly to the venue to get tix. Crazy expensive prices indeed which explains why tix are still available. Not sure how a family is supposed to afford to go to this event as typically these bollywood stage shows are geared to a family audience.

    I’ll be skipping this show. Because I’d rather spend the money to see a real band. Love Abhishek but at the price of these tix, I can buy a pair of gorgeous shoes where I can wear forever and is not a fleeting memory as this show will be.


  66. on June 9, 2008 at 3:14 pm sitaji

    Good point bollyholly! I’m visually weighing in my mind a new pair of shoes and a authentic live performance on one hand and in the other the tour and right now your idea wins! I’d love to see the show, but it will depend on whether I find an appealing deal since I’d have to fly to the venue. Thanks for stopping by and for the great information about Ethnic Guru & the Canada shows. Very helpful. :)


  67. on June 9, 2008 at 9:32 pm bollyholly

    hey sitaji..no problem..just feel bad b/c I know of cases where people were buying tix to the Toronto show thinking that Madhuri was going to be there…

    and Ethnic Guru is doing both Toronto and Vancouver shows.

    Normally I wouldn’t care, but hate to see people get duped..especially fans who are looking to spend their hard earned dollar on this…


  68. on June 10, 2008 at 8:59 pm kg

    how can u justify over $200 a ticket to see the bachan family? I think Ethnic Guru is simply taking advantage of Indians in N. America by making this show a bigger ticket than it really is. These are indian actors who earn rupees not dollars, so why are we paying 8000 Rs a ticket…no one in India would spend that much to see these people.

    Take a hike Ethnic Guru, I hope the show flops….and the actors are a no show


  69. on June 10, 2008 at 9:05 pm kg

    by the way….ash is pregnant, I met her at a fund raiser in Mumbai last week….so she is definetly not doing her regular performance.


  70. on June 11, 2008 at 8:40 pm Anonymous

    are they coming to chicago


  71. on June 13, 2008 at 11:56 am bollyholly

    hey everyone…funny thing is that Ethnic Guru have a facebook group “The Unforgettable Tour! Canada are you ready!”…you must check it out..it’s a gas… ;-)

    but that’s not the funniest part…

    Ethnic Guru guys are posting requests to be invited to the VIP “lounge” at the rogers center (toronto) and to parties that apparently are happening post tour…

    I for one think that is funny..if you are so connected should you know what your stars are up to? ie: have their schedules etc? And certainly not be begging to get invited to parties…. I have a very bad feeling about this…


  72. on June 13, 2008 at 3:12 pm sitaji

    kg and bollyholly,
    thanks for all that information on the Ethnic Guru, its very telling that they are needing to fish for the VIP invites. All part of the general hype surrounding concerts and promoters.

    Check out this ad for the show in Toronto posted on youtube by the ethnic guru:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nwti7PvuCg

    Anonymous, no word on Chicago but I thought that early on that was in the works. I hope a show is added there since it’s closet to where I am.


  73. on June 13, 2008 at 10:38 pm bollyholly

    yes wizcraft (global tour promoter) did the ad…ethnic guru added their name on it..


  74. on June 13, 2008 at 10:44 pm bollyholly

    here is the us version…

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pTlIt00Qx0


  75. on June 14, 2008 at 2:53 pm rashid

    Buy tickets for Chicago’s Concert

    http://www.livebollywoodshows.com


  76. on June 14, 2008 at 7:00 pm sitaji

    Thanks bollyholly for that information. Again you’ve very useful!
    rashid, also thanks to you for giving information on the Chicago show.


  77. on June 15, 2008 at 11:50 am Amanda

    YES!!! I bought my tickets for the Chicago…I am so happy and excited, can’t wait.

    Oh, by the way, what about backstage pass?
    I went on the livebollywoodshows.com and sign up.
    If we win, how we know we won?
    do they just email me, or what?
    If anyone knows, please let me know. Thanks.

    Onces again! so happy,
    Love Amanda.


  78. on June 15, 2008 at 8:01 pm sitaji

    I Love this blog, can’t read it, but I love it. See what they are saying about the tour:

    http://blog.pixnet.net/s24280/post/17680160

    Congratulations Amanda!


  79. on June 15, 2008 at 9:44 pm bollyholly

    congratulations to everyone who is seeing the show in The States.

    I see that the pricing is a bit more reasonable from the posters I’ve seen.

    have a great time..I might bump into some of you in New York show as I’ll be backstage.

    have a great time at the concert..the U.S. lineup is far superior than the Canadian shows.

    congrats to those who got tix… ;-)


  80. on June 15, 2008 at 10:56 pm bollyholly

    hey all…SRK is coming..

    october 2008 is when his world tour will start…he’s doing a “teaser” concert on the 21st of June in Amsterdam..

    start saving your pennies kiddies…SRK is coming… ;-)

    (and yes I’ll definitely be there)…


  81. on June 16, 2008 at 1:05 am Ann

    Hi all,

    Can anyone help in finding tickets to the London Show?
    there’s no info on the website regarding london

    many thenks

    Ann


  82. on June 16, 2008 at 1:51 pm Beth

    I heard the SRK thing was Europe only…let’s hope that’s not true!


  83. on June 16, 2008 at 9:40 pm Amanda

    wow, bollyholly! you’ll get to work backstage! That’s awesome. Lucky you.


  84. on June 17, 2008 at 7:14 pm NRaj

    hey i have a flyer for this unforgettable tour and it says only amitabh,abhshiek,ash,ritesh,vishal,priety and madhari are coming…so is Madhuri Dixit really coming cuz her pic is on the flyer


  85. on June 17, 2008 at 10:50 pm bollyholly

    hey all..SRK is doing a teaser show in Amsterdam on the 21st…
    then will launch a global tour this October..Morani Brothers are doing the tour.

    http://srkplace.wordpress.com/2008/06/14/temptations-reloaded-vs-unforgettable/

    I know some of the players ;-) which is why I’m going backstage..nice to not “work” and enjoy for a change. ;-)

    Madhuri is only doing Vancouver. She is NOT doing Toronto (sadly)..

    She is slated for shows in the U.S. but not sure if she’s doing all of the slated US cities. But do know that she will be doing NY and NJ shows.

    hope that helps.. ;-)


  86. on June 18, 2008 at 12:35 pm sitaji

    bollyholly, Ann, Beth, Amanda & NRaj, thanks for checking back and keeping us all updated. :)


  87. on June 18, 2008 at 1:22 pm Beth

    Got my tickets! Very excited!


  88. on June 19, 2008 at 10:09 am sitaji

    Congratulations Beth! :) For the Chicago show?


  89. on June 20, 2008 at 8:13 am Mohit

    Hello All!!
    I was reading some of the posts. In NY and NJ Akshay Kumar will not be performing, but Madhuri will be. Tickets are available at http://www.desitixx.com with a very low service charge.


  90. on June 25, 2008 at 5:23 pm Varsha

    what’s the price of a ticket in Trinidad


  91. on June 26, 2008 at 10:41 am sitaji

    Hello Varsha, I didn’t have any luck finding exact ticket prices, but I liked reading about the Trinidad part of the tour:

    Billionaire business entrepreneur and investor Lawrence Duprey, announcing the event, told the media: “It is an investment in honouring the culture and heritage of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean, taking what is unique about us to the world, and bringing cultural experiences from around the world here to enrich our own experiences.”

    http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/bachchans-unforgettable-tour-set-to-mesmerise-trinidad-and-tobago_10062969.html

    Try this:
    http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080619152703AAa5Uzf


  92. on July 3, 2008 at 4:37 pm bollyholly

    hi all..been a while..here is the latest on the canadian tour…

    well since the cheapest price for tix for the canadian dates are $100 plus ticketmaster fees…yes you read right.$100 a pop for the rafter seats…tickets not surprisingly are moving at a snail’s pace.

    Floors are sold out (1/2 of them were given away to the sponsors and “friends” ;) and the rest of the stadium (which seats between 16,000 to 18,000) are totally empty…

    yup..and this show is in 14 days..July 18th…no they are panicking and not sure what to do…

    totally reflective on the (lack of) organizational/promotional skills of Ethnic Guru.

    what did I tell you all?

    hope you are enjoying the sun!


  93. on July 4, 2008 at 11:15 am Amanda

    Wow Bollyholly! I can’t believe it’s not a sold out concert. 1/2 of the floors were given away.(that sucks) and 16,000-18,000 are empty. I can’t believe it.
    Do you know by any chance if CHicago is going to be sold out? I got floor seats,too.(in Chicago) But I’m still soooo excited even though if it’s not a sold out concert.
    Is the Canadian tour tickets expensive, that’s why it’s so empty?
    Anyways, I’m excited for the Chicago tour!


  94. on July 4, 2008 at 4:53 pm sitaji

    Thanks for the update bollyholly!

    Amanda, I bet at the last minute people will fill those extra seats in Chi, maybe even me. :)


  95. on July 4, 2008 at 5:18 pm jen

    Wow, Bollyholly, great insider info, thanks! Do you know if there’s a “playlist” so that we could check out the songs and dances on YouTube or wherever else before this thing?

    And Sitaji, GO to Chicago! It really is a once in a lifetime thing and it’s just all FUN so why not? Plus you can imagine the crowd: thousands of screaming fans as crazy as the rest of us!


  96. on July 4, 2008 at 6:14 pm sitaji

    Yes Jen, I need to commit to this concert. You are right about the once and a lifetime aspect.


  97. on July 5, 2008 at 5:33 pm diva

    IS there any way we cna meet the artists in toronto? I bought front row ticekts mann i hiope its good
    i hope people dont get ot move up i will be PISSED
    i love abhishekh tho andi want to meet him so badlyyyyy
    anyone know where he is staying? I Heard they are coming a little earlier than teh actual date are there any venues they are attending beforehand?


  98. on July 6, 2008 at 12:41 am bollyholly

    in toronto they are arriving on the 15th and staying at the royal york/fairmont hotel..

    go check it out..have a drink by the bar and watch the action!

    not sure if they will be doing any parties/venues..they are arriving the 15th but I’m sure they will be busy rehearsing for the tour itself since it launches on the 18th

    good luck!!


  99. on July 6, 2008 at 12:43 am bollyholly

    I say royal york/fairmont b/c that is where they stayed when they came for the press conference last year..and my sources do tell me that is where they are staying..

    I haven’t heard otherwise so I’m saying that its the same hotel..

    ;-)


  100. on July 6, 2008 at 12:49 am bollyholly

    as for the chicago show..b/c of madhuri’s addition she is really pulling in a lot of tix..that is why the american dates seem to really respond well to audience..unfortunately the canadian lineup is a tad weaker which equals to poor tix sales..and yes..there are grumblings on how can a family afford to take their kids to a show where the minimum price is $100/person.

    So yes, if the tix prices were a bit less expensive then definitely more butts in the seats.. its catching a lot of people off guard..they are all excited and then when they find out how expensive it is.. they say no with disappointed hearts…

    but go to the show in chicago and regardless on whether its sold out or not..just have fun!


  101. on July 6, 2008 at 8:26 pm sitaji

    diva, thanks for stopping in! Thankfully bollyholly was back with more information. Thanks again. :)


  102. on July 7, 2008 at 7:54 am sm

    so is madhuri coming to chicago for sure?


  103. on July 7, 2008 at 12:54 pm bollyholly

    I am sure mads will be doing chicago..but let me get back to you on that.. stay tuned ;-)

    fyi: Canadian tour update…

    Toronto tix sales are REAALLY slow..so they introduced the Big B and Family Package..floor seats go for $200+ a head, they can’t unload so they are selling it at discount rate of $160+ a head if you buy tix under the special package.

    Contrary to what was going around (and I think I was part of that unfortunate rumour mill. ;-) that the floor seats were sold…apparently not…the show is a about 10 days away..not sure how they are going to pull this one off..

    but hey wi


  104. on July 7, 2008 at 12:56 pm bollyholly

    ..we’ll see…(sorry last line got cut off there)… ;-)


  105. on July 8, 2008 at 8:41 pm Manjeet

    bollyholly, i was wondering if you know any info about the LA tour and how i could possibly meet any of the stars.


  106. on July 9, 2008 at 10:45 pm Amanda

    Thanks bollyholly for you infomation. Do you know where all the artist will be staying when they arrive in Chicago?
    Thanks.


  107. on July 10, 2008 at 1:21 pm bollyholly

    okay ..here is the latest..

    mads is NOT doing Long Island show, she’s only doing the show in New Jersey..

    but again..things change so fast so don’t quote me on it as a final status..

    as for chicago and l.a. I”ll keep you posted..

    but I do know that local promoters usually have contests for backstage access and / or private meet and greet with the stars, so you should contact the local promoter of your town and find out if there are contests.

    There is never ticketed backstage options for sale…its only invite only..

    stay tuned kiddies… ;-)

    Sita-Ji: I have to say I LOVE this thread..so much fun!


  108. on July 11, 2008 at 8:43 am anum

    hi. does anyone know if madhuri dixit is coming to Chicago for sure???


  109. on July 11, 2008 at 7:22 pm sitaji

    Hello anum! I’d like to know the same. Only Madhuri knows for sure. Oh bollyholly! Can you help us?


  110. on July 11, 2008 at 11:19 pm bollyholly

    hi all..sorry…mads and I are playing phone tag..

    will let you know asap!


  111. on July 12, 2008 at 12:21 pm anum

    hey thankss…yea id really like to know so i cud buy tickets…she’s the only reason ill pay $200 haha


  112. on July 12, 2008 at 7:20 pm bollyholly

    hey all..

    okay here is the latest on the toronto show. the promoters are losing ALOT of money (millions). Sponsors are pissed.

    tix are NOT moving…Roger’s centre has closed down the upper two sections because tix aren’t being sold so the only tix that they are selling now are for the 100s and the floors.

    They are the point of frustration for all sorts of contracts being breached..

    ie: royal york…they renegaded on an agreement for them to stay at that hotel…yes, they aren’t staying there now..they are staying somewhere up in richmond hill…(that is a good hour away from downtown)….

    again…what did I tell ya..

    don’t worry darlings..I will give you a mads update pronto!


  113. on July 13, 2008 at 1:01 am jen

    I just want to let everyone know that this “gauri” spent the day on Thursday in Vancouver BC and pawed her way through the “Punjabi Market”, and after about three “cloth houses” and too many faded hanger marks and 50% off sales (you could see why!) and potential “wardrobe malfunctioning” notions on pajama bottoms, found a kick ass salwaar kamiz at the “Arora Cloth House” and I now feel ready to greet Mr. Amitabh Bachchan et al in perfectly Bollywood Geek style! It’s actually a beautiful jewel-toned outfit that is really special, but am I going to look totally stupid being the only white girl in one of these outfits? I sure hope not! Countdown to LA: 14 DAYS!!!!!! Great article in the Toronto National Post (http://www.nationalpost.com/story.html?id=649421)! Go Sitaji Go!!!


  114. on July 13, 2008 at 8:33 am bollyholly

    okay here is mads schedule. Totally confirmed

    1st show is L.A.
    next show is : San fran.
    next show is: houston
    next show is Atlantic City/NJ
    next show is new york city
    last show is vancouver.

    unfortunately she’s NOT doing chicago..;-((

    Jen so glad for you and your new threads. Work it!

    and yes sarah did a great job with that article.


  115. on July 13, 2008 at 1:28 pm sitaji

    Sukriya bollyholly. I appreciate your insider information and how you share the latest with us. What would I do without you? :)

    jen :D
    This gori geek is throwing herself at your feet since I’m confused and blinded by your lovely new salwar kameez, thus thinking you hindustani hai! I am so jealous. I wish I lived there and I’d score a salwaar too and we’d meet in the lobby and totally geek out! I just was at Target and was blinded by some golden sandals which I purchased to wear whilst watching bollywood films. I normally don’t go to Target for shoes, but they were so bright and flashing to me as I walked past, how could I NOT buy them. Plus they were only $5.

    Click HERE to Look!,
    If I ever get to the Unforgettable Tour, I will wear these snadals. In case you’re wondering, no the gold balls are unfortunately NOT little bells. :(. Again if I make it, it will be a last minute thing and the venue will have to have Maduhuri. I figure Chicago is closest to me, but if Madhuri isn’t going to be there, that’s not so great. I can just jump on a plane too. I think Atlantic City would be the best most tacky venue for me. I’ve never been there and that would be a great reason to go. I remember last year going to see Alka Yagnik, & Kumar Sunu, in concert here in Minneapolis and wishing I had a salwar kameez to wear. Take a picture in it and post it.


  116. on July 13, 2008 at 3:06 pm anum

    aww mannnn i really wanted to madhuriiiii :((((((((((


  117. on July 13, 2008 at 8:51 pm bollywood lover

    PLZ COME TO AUSTRALIA


  118. on July 13, 2008 at 8:55 pm Amanda

    aw…man….Madhuri is not going to be at the Chicago concert. Darn it! I was so hoping she was going to come….I hope and wish somehow at the last minute she’ll change her mind. Thanks for all the infomation, Bollyholly!

    Anyways, I’m looking sooo forward to my Chicago concert.
    Oh, by the way I don’t even know what to wear for this concert, any helpful hint would be appreciated.

    Does anyone know any India store in Minnesota that I can check it out?


  119. on July 13, 2008 at 9:48 pm bollyholly

    hi all..yes..like I always say, you never know she might add on chicago..its always up in the air..so cross your fingers and toes that when you show up at the chicago show you might see her do her magical thing..

    congrats to all who are going and I would love to hear about it…

    take the gold out of the safe…get all chamak chamak..and have a grand old time!


  120. on July 13, 2008 at 11:15 pm Fahadi

    Do you know what time their flight is at on Tues comin to Toronto and what hotel are they staying at Richmond hill


  121. on July 14, 2008 at 2:20 pm bollyholly

    I don’t know the exact time of their flight.

    they are staying at the Hilton in richmond hill but I don’t know the exact name of the hotel.

    they arrive on July 15th (tomorrow) at pearson. But don’t know time…


  122. on July 15, 2008 at 12:51 am Manjeet

    bollyholly, you are extremely helpful to this forum. thanks for all the information. i am still trying to find out about their flight or hotel plans coming to LA. so if you happen to find any info, i would be pleased to hear.


  123. on July 15, 2008 at 9:58 am sm

    howz the ticket sales in chicago? and where are the stars stayin chicago? i would believe they would sunday morning since they having show on saturday nite.


  124. on July 16, 2008 at 8:01 am Toronto

    They are not staying at hotel in richmond hill. Called . But then again there are 3 hotels around that area owned by hilton.

    if anyones got more scoop let me know,


  125. on July 16, 2008 at 10:22 am bollyholly

    LOL…Toronto.. ;-) I admire you calling the hotel, but you must realize that even if they were staying at the hotel, they all stay under code names. So if you call asking for Mr. Amitabh Bacchan they will tell you that “no one under this name is in this hotel”

    Amitabh wiill be downtown Toronto planting a tree. He feels bad that the tix sales are really slow so he wants to show that he is giving back to the community/environment. Which I think is very cool.


  126. on July 16, 2008 at 4:06 pm sitaji

    Anum, bollywood love, Fahadi, Manjeet, sm, and Toronto Namaste! Thanks for all your comments and excitement.

    Amanda,
    I agree about Mads. Why don’t you check out the Minneapolis local Files site for some clothing ideas. There are quite a few stores along Central Av. where you can find clothing for the concert. There’s a place called Bombay 2 Deli at 1840 Central Av.
    http://www.citypages.com/bestof/2007/award/best-cheap-eats-70046/
    and next to it there’s a store called something like Rangeela and they have clothing. There’s also another place way up centra, probably in Hilltop vs. Minneapolis, on the east side of the road, but I can’t recall the name but it’s Muslim sounding, and they have a lot of stuff too. It’s not too far from Nalapak restaurant. http://www.nalapak.com/
    Good luck!

    And bollyholly! I echo Manjeet’s sentiments about how helpful your information is. Many thanks! I love this interesting tidbit: “Amitabh will be downtown Toronto planting a tree. He feels bad that the tix sales are really slow so he wants to show that he is giving back to the community/environment. Which I think is very cool.”
    I think that’s cool too. He better plant a few! :)


  127. on July 16, 2008 at 7:10 pm jen

    Hi All! Only 10 days till the LA concert, shabash!!!!!!!

    And Bollyholly, thanks for letting us know about Amitji planting a tree: I think it’s awesome, and of course I am now inspired to plant at least one myself in honor of HIM!

    Sitaji, I just watched “Chupke Chupke” and I thought it was hilarious. And since I am back at my Hindi studies I so wish that my Hindi was at the level where I could’ve more thoroughly appreciated the difference between “high” Hindi and the more colloquial use that this one character was making fun of (or the other way around in actuality). Perhaps after a few hundred more of these films, and TONS of study… well, at least my next lifetime will be set up for it! (and thank you for spelling “gori” correctly, as opposed to my misspelled “gauri” - I later looked that up and it has something to do with “spirits” as in the kind you drink!)

    p.s. LOVED the sandals!


  128. on July 16, 2008 at 8:12 pm Toronto

    So hes planting a tree?…. LOL thats nice, doesn’t account for the many India, actually cuts down.

    No i called, i just spelled his last name wrong. is it BACHAN or BACHCHAN?….

    so where is he planting this tree.

    i just wanna meet him once, at least while hes still in my town.

    lol, yea, if i dont meet him now. maybe i will when i am a star…… local actress, but no real connections yet.


  129. on July 16, 2008 at 8:13 pm Toronto

    and bollyholly ur awesome!


  130. on July 16, 2008 at 9:00 pm bollyholly

    Awwww thanx guys…..I’m feeling such love.. ;-)

    latest update:…

    Bachchan is the correct spelling of the last name.

    here is the latest goss on the toronto show.

    As of tuesday they need to sell 11,000 tix to break even.

    Yeah you read right 11 thousand!

    Wizcraft are in town and are pissed. Promoters are having a last minute press conference tomorrow (thurs) to garner more support/interest and probably to show Wizcraft that they aren’t as organized as they obviously are.

    Tix went down to $60 for rafter seats. But I doubt they will be able to sell this much in less than 48 hours. They have decreased the layout of the seats at the rogers centre so with the decrease in the size, if they sell out (which I doubt) it won’t be accurate. Selling out a stadium with 16,000 people is one thing, but selling out a stadium with 3,000 is another..

    But its confusing on ticketmaster.ca the tix still are priced at 97 bux …what a royal mess this is….

    All of you in the states, thank your lucky stars you aren’t getting taken advantage of like we are here in Canada.. ;-)

    Hotel update:

    Half of the crew is staying at the Rennaisance Hotel at Rogers Centre, the other half is staying at the Hilton in Richmond Hill. Again I don’t know who is where so if Richmond Hill is too far go to the Rennaisance. They are doing rehearsals at the Rogers Centre so you might see a star or too or even the Big B himself…

    will be back with more updates once I get them…


  131. on July 17, 2008 at 12:12 am Amanda

    Hi Sitaji,
    Thanks for the Information about the stores you gave to me. Thank you. I’m looking forward to check out the name store you gave me. So excited. I don’t know if you know, I’m not Indian and this will be my first purchase . I’m very excited. I just can’t WAIT anymore for this Unforgettable Tour!!!!!

    Thank you,
    Amanda


  132. on July 17, 2008 at 12:58 am bollyholly

    has anyone ever read Amitabh’s blog?I just came across it…

    really interesting..

    http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab/

    he landed in toronto today (well yesterday) July 16th..

    thought they were coming on the 15th..see..like I say..things change in a flash.

    so he’s here in toronto and the poor guy’s luggage hasn’t arrived..

    that’s a drag


  133. on July 17, 2008 at 1:13 am bollyholly

    sorry for the another incorrect report…about the tree..;-(

    well Mr. B. was supposed to plant a tree..but I guess that didn’t happen since he didn’t arrive until this evening… he was scheduled to come in on the 15th but hey guess not.. ;-)

    oh well maybe he planted something before he left?

    again, sorry for the confusion..I try to be on the ball sometimes things change at mach 5 speed

    so mr. b is here sans luggage. Tomorrow is a press conference. Curious to see what he’ll wear. ;-)

    Can’t wait or the NJ show. I’ll be there. I”m looking forward to it, by then they will have ironed out the kinks and be in complete synch..


  134. on July 17, 2008 at 2:35 am Mo

    Hey… wow soo much info on this site… i wish i had found it earlier… soo staying in richmond hill eh… thats not nice :( … bolly holly u got any idea what thier schedule for Thursday is gonna be and the time and location of thier press conference on thursday? maybe i could take off from work and go down there and catch a glimpse of them

    aany info will be greatly appreciated!

    Thanks


  135. on July 17, 2008 at 10:20 am amber

    hi i just wanted to know if there is still a “good” chance that madhuri might come to chicago?…also if u would know where the stars are staying at in chicago? thanks so much and this site is totally awesome with soooooooooo much info :D


  136. on July 17, 2008 at 11:04 am bollyholly

    hey all…am working on chicago info..no updates yet but will let you all know…

    as for press conference..I don’t know where it is..it may be at the rennaisance hotel in the skydome (since that is where half of the cast and crew they are staying so logically it just makes sense)..but let me get back to on that..

    stay tuned kiddies.. ;-)


  137. on July 17, 2008 at 11:54 am Mo

    do u know if I go to Rogers centre… will they allow me to go in?


  138. on July 17, 2008 at 2:17 pm Toronto

    Hey Mo.

    me and u can go check it out. :D


  139. on July 17, 2008 at 2:28 pm shara

    What about the Atlantic city show? I have paid $ 150.00 for each ticket. Any idea on the crowds there? The hall holds 10,000

    My first show in a very long time. What to wear?

    I am desi, my husband is “pardesi”.


  140. on July 17, 2008 at 4:06 pm Toronto

    just wear anything you will be comfortable in. I gurantee you will work up a sweat. so wear something breathable.

    I need tickets for the toronto show?!!!?..

    i thought they were like 300 and sold out. any one got tips./

    gosh i just wanna meet bachchan, talk to him about something and leave. I dont even want an autograph. lol
    i have one important question only like he or Aish can answer.


  141. on July 17, 2008 at 10:23 pm Toronto

    I am going to the concert, handing out flyers sadly. wont get a chance to see them preform i wish, but can/t


  142. on July 17, 2008 at 10:24 pm Toronto

    tickets were way to pricy. im a student.


  143. on July 17, 2008 at 11:38 pm bollyholly

    there are LOTS of tickets to the toronto show. just go to tickemaster.ca.

    They can’t unload them and reduced the price even more.

    go to kijjiji or craigslist and you will see tons of ads of people selling their own tickets.

    Even Amitabh was surprised at the price of the tickets saying that its not up to him but up to “promoters and organizers”…


  144. on July 18, 2008 at 1:18 am rAHUL tOR

    SO WHATS THE UPDATE ON THERE HOTEL STAY…..FOR TORONTO


  145. on July 18, 2008 at 7:00 am Toronto

    aby kumar is not at renissance hotel. lol


  146. on July 18, 2008 at 8:35 am Nikhil

    I went to Rogers Center yesterday. At the Renaissance hotel there is a lounge/bar from where you can see half of the Rogers Center, which is basically backstage. I got to see Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai. I took it one step further and I got lucky entry into the rehearsal. I ended up watching the show from the 5th row and seeing again Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, Ritesh Deshmukh, Preity Zinta and Shaimak Davar. After a while security found out me and my friend made it there and we were taken out. It was a crazy night though!


  147. on July 18, 2008 at 8:42 am Nikhil

    They are not staying at the Renaissance Hotel in Toronto, only the technical staff of the show is staying there as they have to go back and forth to the Rogers Center (which is right next to it). They are staying in another hotel in downtown not too far from there though.


  148. on July 18, 2008 at 8:45 am bollyholly

    thanx for the info Nikhil..yes as I said before, half of the crew is staying at the rennaissance and the other half is staying at a hilton.

    Intially they were to stay at the richmond hill one but that didn’t sit well with the guests since its soo far away. So they have relocated to the Toronto Hilton downtown.


  149. on July 18, 2008 at 9:08 am