In reaction to a story that the filming rights of the Abhishek-Aishwarya wedding were given to a TV channel, Big B has said, "This is totally false. No such rights were given. And even if we were offered such a deal, we'd have rejected it outright. The wedding was a very private moment for our family and close friends."

Continues Bachchan sr., "According to a report we've sold the filming rights for Rs. 5 crores to a tv channel. We've received a letter from Mr Rajiv Bakshi to whose channel we were reported to have sold the filming rights. He categorically states that the report was completely false. Neither have we promised photographed to any particular publication. The truth is, today (April 25) I haven't got any photographs. They're expected any time now."

Amitabh is very clear about his desire to protect his family's privacy. "And if I'm called selfish for that, then yes I'm selfish. I'll protect and safeguard my family's interests. You can judge me, condemn me and nail me for my professional conduct. But you can't follow me with cameras into my home. The wedding was a private affair. And I maintain that."

Having said this, he goes on to say, "I know the media was only doing its job. And I sincerely apologised to anyone who was hurt on our account. I've no malice towards the media. Maybe in their excitement some excesses happened."

Currently, the entire family, including the new Bahu of the houdr, are enjoying the time together at the Bachchan residence Jalsa. "But I know this bliss is short-lived. I wish I could spend more time with Aishwarya. But we all have to get back to work soon. But the family is feeling so much happier."

In regard to those who were left off the guest list, Big B said, "We had two kinds of cards made for the wedding. One was the wedding card and the other is the information card which will go to all our friends. It informs about the wedding with a shagun and mithai and asks everyone to bless the couple. We've sent this card to everyone, in the film industry, the political circles because of Amar Singhji and Jaya, and whoever has been a part of our lives. Even after all this if some people choose to be hurt what can we say?"