Shahrukh Khan holds up his finger that was marked for voting!

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, second left, and his wife Gauri Khan, center, arrive to cast their votes at a polling station in Mumbai, India, Thursday, April 30, 2009.


Shah Rukh Khan puts his best fist forward
Shahrukh Khan holds up his finger that was marked for voting!

Knight Riders not for sale: Shah Rukh Khan

Mumbai: Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday dismissed reports that the beleaguered Indian Premier League franchise is up for sale.

Khan said he had made a lot of emotional investment in building the side and was not selling it.

"The amount of love I have invested in it, nobody in this world can afford to buy it," Shah Rukh said after casting his vote.

News reports earlier claimed the actor wanted to wash his hands off the Knight Riders, who have been struggling in the second IPL in South Africa.

According to reports, Khan was in touch with Nokia, Sahara and the Anil Ambani Group to sell the side he had bought last year for Rs 300 crore.

Knight Riders have been plagued by a slew of controversies which went on to affect their performance on the field as the side managed just one win so far in the second IPL.

Coach John Buchanan's multiple-captain theory, stripping Sourav Ganguly of captaincy and handing it over to Brendon McCullum, sending Aakash Chopra and Sanjay Bangar back home midway through the tournament and reports of a possible players' revolt against the coach - all affected the side's morale.

McCullum himself is going through a bad patch and has decided to step down if the side fails to reach the semifinals. Khan was with the team in South Africa before returning home to cast his vote and he plans not to rejoin the team unless it starts winning again.

"If my team continues to lose like this, I am not going back to South Africa. I will go only when they play well and win," Shah Rukh had said.

EXCLUSIVE: Shah Rukh Khan's Blog For All KKR Fans

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The beginning of a new day!

When the season started, I thought I would write every couple of days to all our fans that visit our site.

Firstly, thanks for doing so and a special thanks to all who believe in the Knight Riders and support us as a team. Apologies for not being a regular at my blog or actually not even writing the first entry with the start of the season. So here is the first one.

I thought I would start the first write up by detailing the threshold and culture of this franchise. That would have been apt if we hadn't started playing. Right now, as I write at 5 a.m. in Cape Town, having lost yet another game, which we could have won, the heart is heavy and the mind is numb. Full marks to Rajasthan Royals for proving that a true champion team does not choke at the finish line. Congratulations guys.

Since the commencement of this season, we have a trail of one win out of three, which is not a good position to be in. So at this time I will not get into why the franchise was started and what dreams we all have as far as our ambitions are concerned. All ambitions finally will get fulfilled only when the team wins and keeps true to the faith that all our fans have invested in us. Till such time, I am going to talk a bit about the game as I understand, which needless to say is quite limited. I will also talk about the role that I choose to play as part of the Knight Riders.

I treat this team as I treat my own children. I am quite a doting father and perhaps a bit too emotionally involved with all the things my team goes through. I feel like crying when they lose and go wild with happiness when they win. Throughout the tournament last year, my only concern was that the team members should not in any way feel sad or bad after the losses we suffered. If I could, I would want to take all the disappointments they face with every loss or a bad performance onto myself. As much as I try, I now realise that it is not possible.

This is a set of professional players and they seem to understand one rule that most of us cannot understand. And the rule is that this is a game, and one team will lose while the other will win.

If either the success or the defeat of the last match lingers beyond a day, it would be impossible for them to face a new match and a new challenge the next time round, with full steam and gusto. They gather the broken pieces, try and understand what could be done better and start afresh. Like a father learns from his children, I am beginning to understand this lesson too. Earlier I used to pep talk our team before and after every match, so that their morale would remain positive. As the year has passed into another, I now realise that these boys actually walk the talk; and I need to do the same. I am learning from this whole experience that the more I practice, the easier things seem.

The harder I run, the farther I can go. The more I pray, the less I feel the burden of performance. Also I am learning that after doing all this, there is no guarantee of winning everyday. So all one can do is to give it your best shot and leave the rest.

In attempting to give it our best, our team has taken lots of unpopular decisions. Starting with, the multiple captains to choices of whom we play in which match. A truckload of criticism from all quarters has been dumped at our doorsteps. Every time I go and sit in the stadium, I feel the weight of all the choices made. If we come out winners through this tournament, will I feel vindicated? The answer is no. If we don't perform as well as we should, would I feel we did the wrong thing? Again the answer is no.

The decisions we take in life, need not always lead to a black and white solution as in mathematics. The decisions are guidelines and beliefs we chalk down our path towards a goal. Sometimes we get to the goal inspite of the decisions and sometimes because of them. And there are times when all goes wrong. The strength lies in sticking to a path that you chose to begin with. As the journey progresses, whether that path turns out to be tough or easy, you have to follow it because therein lies your principles and beliefs.

Assessing how a ball should be played after seeing it at 1500 frames per second on your television sets is one thing…but to take that split millisecond decision, when the ball tears down at you, at 150 kilometers per hour, is another ballgame altogether. In retrospect things can be explained and faults and genius can be torn apart or praised, but in the moment that you have to live and deliver, a path has to be chosen and walked on, with complete belief that it will work out fine.

I don't know if the path we have chosen is correct or not…and that's why we won't feel vindicated in victory and neither will we feel ashamed in defeat. It's just a path we the Knight Riders have chosen to walk on and will stick to it, till the very end. I hope all those who believe in this team will walk along with us.

This is getting as long as a Test Match, and I need to end it. I can feel the first rays of the Sun beginning to break through. A new day is about to begin. The defeat still lingers thick in my mind…so I will try and sleep it off and start afresh again. I know my boys will do the same. We will face our disappointments head on with a smile and a prayer. I close my eyes with these thoughts from Theodore Roosevelt:

    It is not the critic who counts;

    Not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles,

    Or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.

    The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena,

    Whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood;

    Who strives valiantly;

    Who errs, who comes short again and again,

    Because there is no effort without error and shortcoming;

    But who does actually strive to do deeds;

    Who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions;

    Who spends himself in a worthy cause;

    Who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement,

    And who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly,

    So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who

    neither know

    Victory nor Defeat.

KORBO LORBO JEETBO

Official blog by ShahRukh Khan, Source: KKR.IN

SRK cast his votes amid media glare

Shahrukh Khan, who flew from South Africa to cast his vote, arrived late in a Bandra polling station and was mobbed by the waiting media.

"Being an actor and perhaps as someone people like to follow or listen to if I don't vote, everything that I endorse and all the jobs that I do, become irrelevant. Because the first endorsement I should give is for the electoral process," Shahrukh said.

Source: The hindu

SRK cast his votes amid media glare

Shahrukh Khan, who flew from South Africa to cast his vote, arrived late in a Bandra polling station and was mobbed by the waiting media.

"Being an actor and perhaps as someone people like to follow or listen to if I don't vote, everything that I endorse and all the jobs that I do, become irrelevant. Because the first endorsement I should give is for the electoral process," Shahrukh said.

Source: The hindu

Is SRK in need of CHAK DE magic?

He may have lead his team from defeat to victory in his hit film Chak De, but it seems in real life the Chak De magic isn't working for SRK. After his return from South Africa, an upset SRK made clear he won't cheer for the team till they post a victory in the on-going IPL tournament.

SRK's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) was touted as the team to watch out for. But, sadly, KKR is on a losing spree much to the chagrin of King Khan. Now, with the morale of the team at an all time low, we hope the Kabir Khan in SRK finally takes over and to save his team from being completely whitewashed.

Source: Glamsham

Will Shah Rukh Khan dump KKR?

Mumbai, April 30, 2009: Will Shah Rukh Khan dump Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)? The question is being asked after an emotionally dejected Shah Rukh Khan returned from South Africa and said that he wouldn't return till his team starts winning the match.

His team has been among the worst performers in the ongoing Indian Premier League so far. It has won only one match and has lost four matches one after the other.

The team that was being seen as among the most balanced teams till a few weeks ago is now seen as the weakest among the IPL teams with no batsman or bowler producing match winning performances.

Brendon McCullum, the wily batsman who was made the captain of the side this year after Sourav Ganhuly was removed has also failed to come up with a scintillating performance like last year. He has either gone for a duck or has scored one or two runs in every match.

McCullum believes that a defeat like the one that Kolkata Knight Riders suffered at the hands of Rajasthan Royals in the DLF Indian Premier League can be quite gutting and can have an impact on the confidence of the team. But he also realises that good teams have to regroup quickly.

There are reports now that Shah Rukh Khan who bought the team for Rs 300 crores is in advance stage of talks with big companies like Nokia, Sahara and the Anil Ambani group to sell his stakes in the company.

Reports from Shah Rukh Khan's company Red Chillies Entertainment say that King Khan is looking to exit. But he also wants to ensure that he doubles the money that he had invested. He may be able to sell his stakes for as much as Rs 600 crore easily sources say.

A dejected SRK had earlier said 'If my team continues to lose like this, I am not going back to South Africa. I will go only when they play well and win.' 'But once they come back, I'll call them over and ask what went wrong with them,' he added.

But it seems his team is running out of time now with so much losses.

Source: Khabrien.info

We need to change ourselves first: Shah Rukh Khan

Mumbai: Shah Rukh Khan, who flew back from South Africa to Mumbai to cast his vote today, shares his personal vision for India

DNA 

Shah Rukh Khan flew back to Mumbai to vote

Need for direction
"We need to channelise the youth energy in the right way. We also need to be secure with our language and religion. If my religion is good, that doesn't mean I will make fun of a different religion."

Be the best to deserve the best
To change things around us, we need to change ourselves first. We have to see if we can be the best law abiding citizens of the country. And also take action and exercise your choice. Only then we can have the right to criticise or support someone who is aiming to lead the country.

One at a time please
We have to support the voting system, and give one best party a chance. Let itrule for five years and be accountable to us. Coalitions and alliances don't work. If they are insecure, it doesn't work.

A young India
I believe in the youth. I am a very positive thinker and I believe in the power and sensitivity of young people. I think the youth is going to be very sensitive to the changing scenario around the globe and will put their best foot forward in making the whole planet a better place.

Heart and soul
I am glad that our country is not yet mechanised and plastic like a lot of other countries around the world. We need to be proud of our country, in spite of the bad roads, potholes etc. Lets be proud of what we have, as there is a lot to be proud of.

Get the ideology right
The whole ideology of governance should be economic development and achievement of security and education. There is no other ideology or agenda - there's no relevance of Islam, Hinduism or Christianity here.

Source: dnaindia.com

My Name Is Khan’s Plot | Shah Rukh Khan’s character in My Name Is Khan

That Shah Rukh Khan's character in My Name Is Khan suffers from Asperger's Syndrome is known. But what is unknown is that his screen persona Rizvan Khan holds on to black stones in many scenes in Karan Johar's film.

It is learnt that this is part of the actor's styling. Says a source, "Along with a distinct look, the director has given SRK's character a sort of a security blanket he holds tightly in his palm."

Adds the source, "Karan has added the stones as part of the styling. It's obvious that having black stones in his hands is this desire to clutch on to somethingand not let go. It is sacred to him."

Apparently the character's reactions are shown in the manner he clutches on to the stones in any given situation his fist reflects his emotional state of mind.

KJo has stated in his blog (mynameiskaran.com) before the film went on the floors, "Rizvan Khan, the protagonist in the film, suffers from Asperger's Syndrome (high-functioning autism) and Shibani Bhatija, the screenplay writer of the film researched this disorder very accurately and I can't wait to see Shah Rukh portray it.

The message that runs right through the film is in strong support of humanity, which at the end of the day is the only way to rise above any cultural or religious differences that continue to engulf us."

The film stars Kajol along with SRK and has had a schedule in the US as well as in Mumabi.

Source: itschaitime.com/bollywood/

Hyundai Becomes the Travelling Partner for Shah Rukh Khan

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Wednesday, April 29, 2009  -- (Business Wire India)
Shah Rukh Khan, the brand ambassador for Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), the country's second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter, will now be seen travelling in Hyundai vehicles for the whole of IPL season.

At a ceremony in Cape Town, Alan Ross, MD, Hyundai Motor, South Africa, handed over the car keys to the Bollywood superstar and owner of the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders Shah Rukh Khan. He will be using the Hyundai Tucson for himself and his entourage in South Africa throughout the IPL season.

Commenting on the occasion Arvind Saxena, Sr. Vice President, Marketing & Sales, HMIL said, "Shah Rukh Khan has been the face of Hyundai ever since the Korean Auto Major made its entry into India with the launch of its flagship brand Santro. SRK association with Hyundai has been one of the longest associations not only for an automobile company but for any brand in India and has helped Hyundai become a popular and easily recognisable brand. And as a goodwill gesture we are happy to facilitate all his travels in South Africa during the IPL season in comfortable Hyundai cars."

In CY 2008, Hyundai Motor India exported around 10,000 units of Santro and the i10 to South Africa. The i10 and the Santro are also the best selling models in the small car segment in South African market. SRK and his guest will have exclusive use of the Hyundai cars throughout their stay in South Africa.

Source:(Business Wire India)

Shah Rukh lead IIFA nominations

Two of Bollywood's biggest names, Shahrukh and Aamir Khan are leading this year's International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards nominations.

The 10th IIFA festival, which begins from May 11 to 13, will be held in Macau, in China.

"2009 celebrates a decade of IIFA magic and promises to be yet another enthralling experience to be held at the Venetian Macao," said Amitabh Bachchan, the IIFA brand ambassador while announcing the nominees here.

Shahrukh Khan has been nominated for his portrayal of the simpleton Surinder Sahni in 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi'

Source:indianexpress.com

Is SRK ditching Kolkata Knight Riders?

Shah Rukh Khan is depressed, unhappy and extremely dissatisfied with the performance of his team Kolkata

Knight Riders. After returning to India, he confessed that his team's defeat has bogged him down a lot.

Sending a very strong message to his team he said he will not return to South Africa unless the team performs better in forthcoming matches and learns from its mistakes. He said, "If my team continues to lose like this, I am not going back to South Africa. I will go only when they play well and win."

Even at this critical time, when his team has been receiving one loss after another, Shah Rukh doesn't forget to praise the team's formation. He said, "It's not that KKR is not a good team. It's a very good team. We have a lot of good players. There is immense talent in the team. But unfortunately we didn't play well. I think the top order should have made a little more effort to change the outcome of the matches. We should have played better. In the match against Rajasthan Royals I think we should have put in more effort.

Talking about the mental status of the team members, he says that along with his team, he is down because of constant defeats. He said, "It will take time for the team and also for me to get over it. I hope they will win couple of matches to regain their confidence.

"As I said, I won't go if they continue to lose, but of course once they come back, unhe ghar bulakar puchoonga (I'll call them over and ask) what went wrong with them."

Shah Rukh is back in India to cast his vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, afterall, country comes before cricket.

Source: NDTVmovies.com

GOSS: SRK dances for Rs 3 cr!

Just as I was beginning to get convinced that Shah Rukh Khan is indeed flying back to India just to vote, a little birdie tells me that it ain't entirely true!

Apparently King Khan will fly into Mumbai to perform at a very high profile wedding. Yup! It seems that Shah Rukh has been paid about Rs 3 cr to put up a show at the wedding of Kanti Govani's nephew.

Kanti is the owner of a prominent commercial complex in Mumbai and has roped in a bevy of Bollywood stars to attend the wedding. are among those who are supposed to perform too.

What's more the wedding date was adjusted to fit into Shah Rukh's IPL schedule!

Source: http://buzz18.in.com/

Farhan to replace SRK with Aamir

Aamir Khan and Farhan Akhtar had a fall-out over Aamirs unreasonable demands for Reema Kagtis film. Now Shah Rukh Khan may replacehim

Shah Rukh Khan is slated to replace Aamir Khan in Reema Kagtis next. Reportedly, Aamir Khan had a fall-out with his friends Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani over terms for their next film. Aamir, apparently, demanded a whopping fee and a sizeable percentage in the profits.

Our source said, Ritesh had gone to meet Aamir on the sets of 3 Idiots to finalise the deal, however, they had a major disagreement over certain terms and conditions laid by Aamir. A disgruntled Ritesh left the sets in a huff.

The source added, It was sad as Farhan, Ritesh and Aamir were like family. They made a cult film like Dil Chahta Hai. Although Aamir has not worked with them again, they have always been in touch. Whether the dispute over this film will also affect their personal relationship, is yet to be seen.
Ritesh Sidhwani confirmed the story and said, Yes it is true that we were working on the film with Aamir and were supposed to start it but now it is not happening.
On the demands made by Aamir, Sidhwani said, I dont want to get into all this but yes he had demands which were not acceptable to me. We are now speaking to another actor.

When we asked him if money was the issue, he said, Thats how he works. All I can say is that there were certain reasons for us not working together. We will now announce the film at the right time.

However, Sidhwani side-tracked the vital question of Shah Rukh Khan filling Aamirs shoes. He said, We are talking to an actor all right but if it is our dear friend Shah Rukh or someone else, we will say so at an appropriate time.

While Aamir Khan did not comment on the fall-out issue, he said, I didnt like the script and so I am not doing the film.
Source: TOI

Keep the Faith

You must have heard a thousand times that the way to victory does not lie in how hard you can hit; but how hard you can take the hit. And I am not telling you anything new. Every teacher says that to his student, every coach says that to his team and I am sure John has said this to you guys enough times already, just as a father says that to his son.

When they all say this, in their hearts they also wish and hope that their team does not get hit; it doesn't have to learn to win that way. A father feels, let my son win without ever getting hit; but you still say this to them because you know this world is a hard place. Games are a hard battlefiel

d…your opponent wants to win as much as you do…so there is always going to be a chance that you will get hit. The best of us get hit…Mohammad Ali got hit…Carl Lewis got hit…John Buchanan must have been hit…Sourav Ganguly here has been hit several times.

So lets start from the fact that yes we have been hit already. So this is a good thing. A very good thing! We have been hit and hit hard, so the difficult part is over now. We all should accept that, we do lie at this point very nearly on the floor. So now comes the part, which is more important. The part that we need to show everyone around us, that we can take a hit; we can fall down; but we also know how to scrape ourselves from the floor and continue to fight. We still can take a few hits more and still fight back. Lots of people are saying lots of things about us, but none of them are right. The only right thing is that the owners have faith in this team, the coach has faith in this team; as a matter of fact the team has faith in this team. So there is no problem here at all. Just go out and play to have a great time…enjoy yourselves because pressure only builds more pressure. There is no need to prove anything amongst us. We all trust we are a great bunch of people and cricketers.

One lakh people out there have only one prayer in their hearts, god give our kids strength and a bit of luck to beat the shit out of their opponents. God will listen and deliver today, but just to make sure run faster, hit harder and go out destroy the opponent.

Lets play this like our first game ever as if we have to prove it to the world that we are good and can hit, then lets play this game like the last game of our lives, because we need to prove it to ourselves…that we can take being hit and get up from the floor.

I say a prayer my father taught me; whatever your faith, lets get together and say it… "Nasrun minal lahe wah fatahun kareeb" …by ShahRukh Khan

Source : http://fanzone.kkr.in/_Keep-the-Faith/BLOG/256454/88214.html?widgetId=190199

SRK returns to India after KKR's dismal show

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders owner Shah Rukh Khan returned to India from South Africa Wednesday morning and the visibly upset Bollywood actor said that he won't go back to cheer his team unless they win games in the second season of the IPL.

Speaking exclusively to TIMES NOW Shah Rukh mentioned that he won't go back to South Africa unless his team starts winning. He said, "If they do well I will go back. I am feeling sad for the boys because there is a lot of talent in the team. There is a lot of hard work to be done." ( Watch )

On the current skipper Brendon McCullum's run in this season King Khan said, "Brendon McCullum is fantastic. I just think he needs to get cracking with the bat. He needs to get out this bad run and come back into form. But then I think he will get back and get out of it."

Praising Sourav Ganguly's performance in South Africa, he added, "As always Dada is doing fantastic and very well. But the team needs to click together so as soon as they do that then they will win."

Knight Riders are having a lacklustre tournament so far with just one victory in their hands from 5 games. There have been talks of growing frustrations among the team members apart from a series of off-field controversies.
Video http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videoshow/4462847.cms
29 Apr 2009, 1125 hrs IST, TIMESOFINDIA.COM 

SRK hosting a party as for Gerald Butler too?

Shah Rukh Khan is returning to Mumbai for voting day on April 30th. But he seems to be having another excuse to return. Hollywood super hit film 300's lead star Gerald Butler is going to be in town and SRK wishes to host a party in his honour at his palatial mansion Mannat in Bandra Bandstand, Mumbai on May 1st. It has been reported that Butler is attending friend Priyanka Chopra's party on April 30th at her residence in Raheja Classic in Versova, Mumbai.

Sources reveal, "The party of King Khan is going to be an exclusive affair with only a select group of close friends invited. Butler and SRK became friends when they met in Dubai, last November, at the launch of Atlantis, the Palm. That time the King Khan at thrown a big bash in his Rs.1 million a night Atlantis Bridge Suite.

That time SRK had hosted big Hollywood star guests such as Robert De Niro, Mischa Barton, Mary-Kate Olsen, Kylie Minogue, Charlize Theron apart from his Bollywood close pals such as Farhan Akhtar and Hrithik Roshan. It is learnt that the Bollywood super star bonded big time with the 300 hero and expressed his wish to host a party for him if he ever came to Mumbai. That apart, earlier this year both the stars had bumped into each other at the post-Oscar party in Los Angeles. Now that Butler is coming to Mumbai, SRK is losing no chance to lose this opportunity."
Source: hamaraphotoes.com

First, relax and enjoy, SRK to his Knights

LOKENDRA PRATAP SAHI

Shah Rukh Durban: Shah Rukh Khan didn't read the riot act during his 20-minute interaction with the Kolkata Knight Riders, in Port Elizabeth, after the massive 92-run defeat at the hands of the Mumbai Indians on Monday evening. Instead, the franchise's principal owner asked the Brendon McCullums to relax and "enjoy" their cricket before looking for wins in the ongoing edition of the IPL. They've only had one (from five matches) in the tournament and shared points with the Chennai Super Kings after a wash-out in Cape Town. "You're like my children and I can't scold my children... First, try to relax and enjoy your cricket before worrying about winning... Once the enjoyment is there, the results will improve," Shah Rukh is understood to have told his Knights at the St George's Park dressing room. According to a well-placed source of The Telegraph, he'd added: "The team isn't gelling because you're not enjoying your cricket... I'm not blaming anybody, though... "Things could've been very different had we not lost to the Rajasthan Royals in the Super Over or if Sachin (Tendulkar) or (Sanath) Jayasuriya had given a chance early and we'd taken it in this match..." Don't lose heart, then, was Shah Rukh's theme. He has himself received much stick for the way Sourav Ganguly was sacked as captain just days before this edition got under way. Shah Rukh's returning home and may come back for the last few matches. Much, perhaps, will depend on how the Knights perform in the next 10-12 days. The Knights' next match, against the Bangalore Royal Challengers, is here on Wednesday. Both teams are poorly placed. Source: http://www.telegraphindia.com/

Karan casts Kajol, Kareena for next film

Karan Johar is on a nostalgia trip - the nostalgia for success. In an attempt to recreate the success of his blockbuster Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Karan has cast Kajol and Kareena together for his next venture after My Name is Khan.

Reports say that Kajol and Kareena, who played sisters in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, have been finalised by Karan Johar, and will start shooting for the film once their current projects are over.

The film, which is yet untitled, will be directed by first time director Siddharth Malhotra, who produced the popular TV show Sanjivani.

Reports also say that the film will be based on the hit Hollywood movie Stepmom that starred Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts.

What isn't clear is who will be the leading man in the film, and how closely Karan has adopted Stepmom. Will SRK play the lead as he usually does in KJo films?

This report proves that the alleged tiff between Kajol and Karan Johar regarding shooting in New York for MY Name is Khan has been resolved. The issue at hand was that Karan wanted Kajol to travel to New York to shoot a scene, but she didn't want to leave her daughter Nyasa while her school term was going on.
Source: http://movies.ndtv.com/newstory.asp?section=Movies&Slug=Karan+casts+Kajol%2C+Kareena+for+next+film&Id=ENTEN20090092027&keywords=bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan to fly back to Cast Vote on April 30 with Full KKR Team

The Elections  never seemed  more  special, what with the  whole Bollywood fraternity  pitching their  vote bank with abundant accountability.

While many  of the A-Listers  like Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan  will make sure they're in Mumbai on  April 30  to cast their vote, Shah Rukh Khan is  going to  go  a step further.

 He  will be flying down  from South Africa  with his  Knight Riders team  just for  a  day on April  30 to cast their vote before flying back  for their next  match.

 According to  sources  King Khan has  requested  Vijay Mallya who hosts a rival IPL team to lend him  a private jet to make the whirlwind visit back a home possible.

 Says a source  close to  the  iconic actor, "Shah Rukh is  very particular about  exercizing his voting  rights. There was no  way he'd miss the chance to  cast his vote, or let his team  members  skip   this  important  day in  the Indian calendar. He's very clear on the matter and would've insisted  on heading home on April 30 even  if  a match  was scheduled that day."

Shah Rukh has even  inspired rival team-leader Preity Zinta  to  not slip up on her democratic rights.

Preity too  will head back home on voting day  with her team. However Shilpa Shetty and  her   team would have  to skip  the   vote  as  they have a match on  April 30.

Source: http://www.bollyadda.com/2009/04/shah-rukh-khan-to-fly-back-to-cast-vote.html

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SRK gets boxing ring custom-made for his son Aryan

There is now a boxing ring at Shah Rukh Khan's home, Mannat. No, he isn't practising boxing for a film or preparing for a match with arch rival Aamir Khan.

King Khan, who is into all kinds of sports activities, had a boxing ring especially constructed for his 12-year-old son, Aryan.



The boxing ring at the Khan abode has been made by the 144-year-old sports shop Wagle & Co at Dhobi Talao near Metro cinema. Owner Manohar Wagle says, "We have constructed a children's boxing ring on the play floor in Mannat. It was challenging because we have never done something like this for an individual before. We are used to constructing for schools and clubs. The space was smaller. We had to reduce the dimensions and the height of the ring at Mannat but I think we did a good job."



Wagle says that Shah Rukh's people contacted him and they had specific instructions of their requirement, "Actually Aryan wanted a WWF wrestling ring where the ropes are more flexible but at the time, we didn't have the stretchable ropes. We finally used a substitute that isn't as stretchable."

Got it!

Now Wagle, who has lost contact with the actor, says he has managed to get his hands on the flexible ropes that Aryan wanted. "If Shah Rukh wants, I can put that in for him. I also want to Aryan's name printed and put on the four corners of the ring."

About Wagle & Co

The shop was founded by Manohar's great-grandpa, Raghunath G Wagle in 1865. It specialises in all kinds of sports goods and stuff like scuba diving, boomerangs, fishing rods, trampolines, as well as camping and mountaineering equipment. Wagle adds, "We heard that Shah Rukh was asking for a sports shop to put up a boxing ring but no one could do it. Then someone told him about us."

Wagle has photocopied and laminated the cheque given to him by the actor.
Source: Mid-day.com

SRK To Miss IPL Match For Voting!!!

Johannesburg, April 27 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will take a break from following his Kolkata Knight Riders team in the Indian Premier League tournament being played across South Africa to cast his vote in the Indian elections.

Having politely declined earlier offers to join political rallies of any South African parties in the run-up to the elections here last Wednesday, which was overwhelmingly won by the African National Congress (ANC), Khan will head back to India on Wednesday, together with his family, wife Gauri and children Aryan and Suhana.

Khan had reportedly been approached by ANC leaders in Durban prior to the first IPL games there a few days before the elections here. Other IPL team owners Preity Zinta of the Kings XI Punjab and Shilpa Shetty of the Rajasthan Royals had reportedly also declined offers to appear at political rallies.

Zinta said they had to maintain their political neutrality, just as they did in India.

None of the Bollywood stars would comment on the political mantle that has been assumed by one of their ilk, Sanjay Dutt, who is embroiled in a controversy with his participation in the Indian elections. Dutt had been widely publicised as putting in an appearance at an ANC rally in Durban last month, but failed to appear, citing personal problems.

Unlike South African citizens abroad, who this year were allowed to cast their votes at missions there after potential voters won a high court appeal in this regard, Indian citizens abroad cannot vote, except for diplomatic staff.

Mission officials here were also not sure whether the players in the IPL teams would be allowed to cast their ballots here, but the consensus appeared to be that this would not be permitted.

Khan said he had warned his team that if they did well in his absence, he would return; if not, he would be shouting at them from India.

Credit - IANS

Karan & Kajol, not talking?

The close buddies Karan Johar and Kajol are said to be at loggerheads following disagreement. The bone of contention is shooting in New York for SRK-Kajol starrer "My name is Khan, directed by Karan Johar.

 

Its been reported to be spoiling relations between Kajol and Karan.

One big schedule of the film has already been wrapped up in the USA before Shahrukh's shoulder surgery. In order to accomodate SRK's recuperation, Karan meanwhile shot some portions of the film in Mumbai's Borivili area with  child actor Tanay Chheda of Slumdog Millionaire fame.Tanmay plays little Shahrukh in the movie. Another schedule of movie has been planned in US after Shahrukh gets free from  his IPL 2 commitments from South Africa.

 

Being a doting and caring mother, Kajol wasn't keen on shooting abroad but things worked out well since the shoot coincided with Nysa's holidays. But now Nysa has to go back to school again and Kajol doesn't want to leave her and travel out of India. Despite requests from Karan, Kajol has flatly refused to oblige. Kajol is said to have suggested that Karan built up a special set for shooting in Mumbai and she would finish her scenes. However being a perfectionist, Karan doesn't want to do that and is insisting of shooting in NY.

 

This has created a deadlock between the good friends that the duo aren't talking anymore. The ray of hope is the third buddy SRK who can resolve the issue. Over to SRK!
Source: http://www.india-forums.com/bollywood/article.asp?id=9124

Shah Rukh Khan and Kolkata Knight Riders: Too much controversy!

Shah Rukh Khan seems to be in thick of controversial things in whatever endeavour he is involved in.  His so called cold war with the other top guns of Bollywood always finds ample coverage in media, but his stint as the boss of an Indian Premier League (IPL) team- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has also been plagued with a lot of controversies and filmy dramas.

The IPL season-2 is gaining heat in South Africa, and so is the temperature rising in and around Shahrukh and KKR.  There is a lot happening with Sharukh on the personal as well as his team's front.  On one hand, his team is not performing well in the IPL and at the same time one or the other controversy keeps on hovering to attract media's attention.  At the personal level, Shahrukh is in a spot with the anti-smoking lobby's act of smoking during an IPL match.  The National Organization for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE) is upset with the broadcasters of the tournament which showed the footage of King Khan smoking.

 

KKR ran into fresh trouble as the team management asked two players of the team Akash Chopra and Sanjay Bangar to return home citing reasons that they did not fit into the team''s scheme of things.  This decision is viewed as another experiment from controversial Australian coach of KKR John Buchanan who was at the receiving end for his multi captain theory and eventually removing Sourav Ganguly from captaincy.  However, KKR's chief executive officer Joy Bhattacharya tried to defend the act by saying that the decision had been taken after the team management met the two players.

 

KKR has been in controversy much before the IPL season 2 kicked off.  It all began with Buchanan's theory of clipping Ganguly's wings by projecting his theory of multiple captains which raised a storm in West Bengal.  In order to play safe, Shahrukh had to come out with the statement that Ganguly will remain at the top spot, but to every body's surprise he and his team management took a U-turn in South Africa by removing Ganguly from the top job.

 

There is a major storm brewing inside the Knight Riders camp and the team's dismal performance in the tournament is not helping the cause.  Over the least few days, it was the issue of mystery blogger that crated a stir in the KKR camp, and it is believed that Akash Chopra has been axed for the fact that he was alleged to be the man behind the blog bringing out the issues of the dressing room to the world.

 

Nothing seems to be going right for KKR and its boss Shahrukh.  There are certain players in the team not happy with the behaviour of coach and his army of support staff and at the same time the team's poor outings have demoralized others as well.  Shahrukh needs to understand the fact that this is not a Hindi movie where the script is destined to end on a happy note.  A lot needs to be done by him and his team.  The need of the hour is to get the acts together quickly or else the dreams of KKR in the IPL-2 could metamorphose into a nightmare.

Source :http://www.mynews.in/fullstory.aspx?storyid=18113

Yash Raj Films release 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' on DVD/VCD

YRF Home Entertainment has announced the release of the  'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi''s much anticipated DVD/VCD .

Directed by Aditya Chopra, starring the superstar Shahrukh Khan who was instantly adored by millions as the immensely lovable Suri and as the fun loving Raj and the talented Anushka Sharma who played the role of Taani to perfection.
 
The two-disc edition features a host of exclusives. Along with the making of the film, trailers and promos, you can watch never seen before deleted scenes, SRK unplugged and the wonderful jodi of Shahrukh Khan & Anushka Sharma in conversation.

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi has evoked a sensational response from audiences all over the world, which is clearly reflected in its record-breaking collections and continues to win hearts across the globe.

And now, Surinder-I-work-for-Punjab-Power and Taani are coming to your home to light up your lives, ji!

http://www.tvnext.in/news/156/ARTICLE/1978/2009-04-27.html

Feroz ji was like a father to me: SRK

Bollywood is in a state of shock at the sad demise of veteran actor Feroz Khan. Calling his death a big blow to the industry, the film fraternity has paid tribute to his remarkable contributions.

Many actors have flown to Banglore from various parts of the country to attend the last rites of this legendary figure.

His brother Sanjay Khan, who reached Bangalore after his death, said, "He was a lion. He was a wonderful, passionate man. His contribution to the film industry is immense. It's a deep loss to the family. I can say that there was a lion who used to roar but today he is no more."

Even King Khan expressed grief and said that he was like a father to him. Shah Rukh said, "I miss Feroz saab a lot. His death is a personal loss. Fardeen had told me about his illness. I was emotionally attached to him because my father too died of the same illness. I still remember when I met him for the first time and he kissed and hugged me. Whenever I met him after that he always showered his love on me and treated me like his son. He is one of the most beautiful people I have met in the film industry."

Bollywood actor Arbaz Khan too said that he was shocked when he came to know about Feroz Khan's death through an SMS. "I convey my condolences to the entire family. It's a very difficult time for Fardeen and other family members. I am so disturbed after hearing this sad news."

Other actors like Celina Jaitely, Malaika Arora Khan, and Zeenat Aman have expressed their condolences on his death. Zeenat Aman has reportedly said that she remembers Feroz Khan as a legendary actor for his memorable and inspiring work in the film industry.

Source: ndtvmovies.com

FakeIPLPLayer: Suspects Chopra, Bangar to go

Cape Town, April 27: Suspecting them behind the popular and controversial blog, FakeIPLplayer, the Kolkata Knight Riders management has asked Sanjay Bangar and Akash Chopra to leave for home.

Chopra has played two and Bangar one match so far. While the team management hasn't specified the reason for their return, sources say owner Shah Rukh Khan suspects them as suspected bloggers who have been leaking the team's inside news.

When contacted KKR manager Joy Bhattacharya said, "Bangar and Chopra are distinguished and senior international players. But at the moment we don't need them. We can't keep them for the heck of it and have them sitting or just fielding. It affects their career too."

Though the two cricketers refused to comment, the decision, it is said, hasn't gone down well with them.

Source: http://www.zopag.com/news/fakeiplplayer-suspects-chopra-bangur-to-go/1231/0

The Fake IPL Player: Mystery Solved?

Techtree News Staff, Apr 27, 2009 1819 hrs IST

2 from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)fired

As people bet money on who this Fake IPL Player is, two Knight Riders

from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been fired - Sanjay Bangur and Akash Chopra.

As reported by Zopag.com, KKR's co-owner Shahrukh Khan

suspects the duo as the purported bloggers who have been leaking the team's inside news.

However, the Fake IPL Player's last post on April 26 narrates a different story. Somewhere in the beginning of his post, he says:

"We are missing a few members of our family who have gone back home. It's always painful to see some of your own being culled and I am not in any mood for humour."
Source: http://www.techtree.com/India/News/The_Fake_IPL_Player_Mystery_Solved/551-101454-547.html



The blog post is full of KKR-management-bashing in the usual sarcastic, entertaining language. Just as one would want to believe that Bangur and Chopra (a.k.a. Shakespeare and Ganji) were shown the exit door for being the news correspondents of the infamous Fake IPL Player blog, 'The Fake IPL Player' wraps up with a footnote saying:

"P.P.P.S. Initially, I was concerned as I thought they have been sacked on suspicions of being me. But when they spoke to all of us, I was relieved that it has nothing to do with Fake IPL."

Two out, a bunch of others to go? Who dunnit?!!

Shahrukh: I feel like crying when they lose

One may wonder makes the media-savvy Shahrukh Khan stay away from blogging when his counterparts are into it big time. Yes, Bollywood from Amitabh Bachchan to Aamir Khan to Shilpa Shetty to Lara Dutta have their own blogs to connect with their fans. And Shahrukh has also hit the net.

Shahrukh's blog kkr.in, which he has launched for his IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders, is soon going to get hot if he continues to write. He apologises to the fans of his team in his first write-up on the blog. "When the season started, I thought I would write every couple of days to all our fans that visit our site. Firstly, thanks for doing so and a special thanks to all who believe in the Knight Riders and support us as a team. Apologies for not being a regular at my blog or actually not even writing the first entry with the start of the season. So here is the first one," he wrote.

King Khan admitted that he was facing the losing blues. "Right now, as I write at 5 a.m. in Cape Town, having lost yet another game, which we could have won, the heart is heavy and the mind is numb. Full marks to Rajasthan Royals for proving that a true champion team does not Choke at the finish line. Congratulations guys," he said.

Shahrukh also wrote about his involvement in the team. "I treat this team as I treat my own children. I am quite a doting father and perhaps a bit too emotionally involved with all the things my team goes through. I feel like crying when they lose and go wild with happiness when they win. Throughout the tournament last year, my only concern was that the team members should not in any way feel sad or bad after the losses we suffered. If I could, I would want to take all the disappointments they face with every loss or a bad performance onto myself. As much as I try, I now realise that it is not possible," he wrote.

He knows that one team has to win the game, and so the team should not take the lose to the next game. He is learning more about the game every passing day. "Like a father learns from his children, I am beginning to understand this lesson too. Earlier I used to pep talk our team before and after every match, so that their morale would remain positive. As the year has passed into another, I now realise that these boys actually walk the talk; and I need to do the same. I am learning from this whole experience that the more I practice, the easier things seem. The harder I run, the farther I can go. The more I pray, the less I feel the burden of performance. Also I am learning that after doing all this, there is no guarantee of winning everyday. So all one can do is to give it your best shot and leave the rest," he wrote.

Shahrukh said that his team has taken lots of difficult decision amidst criticisms including the 'multiple captains' with an aim to give their best. He added that he would feel that he had done something right or wrong irrespective of whether his team wins or loses. He thinks that the strength lies in sticking to a path that you chose to begin with and not the outcome.

"I don't know if the path we have chosen is correct or not…and that's why we won't feel vindicated in victory and neither will we feel ashamed in defeat. It's just a path we the Knight Riders have chosen to walk on and will stick to it, till the very end. I hope all those who believe in this team will walk along with us," wrote Shahrukh.

Well, Shahrukh ended his write-up with a piece of thought from Theodore Roosevelt:

It is not the critic who counts;
Not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles,
Or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena,
Whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood;
Who strives valiantly;
Who errs, who comes short again and again,
Because there is no effort without error and shortcoming;
But who does actually strive to do deeds;
Who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions;
Who spends himself in a worthy cause;
Who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement,
And who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly,
So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who
neither know
Victory nor Defeat.

Well, Shahrukh is trying to put a brave face in spite of the defeats his team has been facing but he must be feeling really terrible deep inside, as he is not used to defeats (as an actor). Let's hope his team brings smile back on his face!

Source : http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2009/shahrukh-blog-crying-270409.html

Heart is heavy, mind numb: SRK

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has joined the celebrity blogger bandwagon and is using it to pour out his feelings for his Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

The actor's post came in effect after KKR lost its third match opposite Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty's co-owned team Rajasthan Royal Thursday in Cape Town, South Africa.

"...as I write at 5 a.m. in Cape Town, having lost yet another game, which we could have won, the heart is heavy and the mind is numb. Full marks to Rajasthan Royals for proving that a true champion team does not choke at the finish line. Congratulations guys," Shah Rukh posted at KKR's official website http://www.kkr.in.

"Since the commencement of this season we have a trail of one win out of three, which is not a good position to be in," he added.

The 43-year-old also confessed his team's "multiple captaincy" decision that elbowed out Sourav Ganguly as the team's skipper resulted in a flurry of criticism for Shah Rukh in the form of hate mails from supporters and fans.

"In an attempt to give it (the matches) our best, our team has taken lots of unpopular decisions. Starting with the multiple captains to choices of who we play in which match. A truckload of criticism from all quarters has been dumped at our doorsteps. Every time I go and sit in the stadium, I feel the weight of all the choices made," confessed the actor.

King Khan, as he if fondly called, also apologised for not being a regular at the new endeavour.

"...apologise for not being a regular at my blog or actually not even writing the first entry with the start of the season... When the season started, I thought I would write every couple of days to all our fans that visit our site," he wrote.
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Heart-is-heavy-mind-numb-SRK/articleshow/4451565.cms

Shah Rukh blogs to defend his team

Kolkata

Knight Riders owner and Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan, who debuted as a blogger on KKR's official website, has justified his team's "unpopular decisions".

The actor talks at length about the disappointment after his team's defeat at the hands of fellow Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty's Rajasthan Royals.

"Right now, as I write at 5 a.m. in Cape Town, having lost yet another game, which we could have won, the heart is heavy and the mind is numb.

"...Since the commencement of this season, we have a trail of one win out of three, which is not a good position to be in," the actor wrote in his first blog entry, which was posted soon after Kolkata Knight Riders lost the match to Rajasthan Royals on April 23.

Shahrukh, also known as 'King Khan', took the opportunity to talk about the multiple captain controversies, which has alienated some of the team's supporters with the actor himself accepting that he was receiving hate mails.

"In attempting to give it our best, our team has taken lots of unpopular decisions. Starting with, the multiple captains to choices of whom we play in which match. A truckload of criticism from all quarters has been dumped at our doorsteps. Every time I go and sit in the stadium, I feel the weight of all the choices made," said Shahrukh.

http://movies.ndtv.com/newstory.asp?section=Movies&Slug=Shah+Rukh+blogs+to+defend+his+team&Id=ENTEN20090091817&keywords=bollywood

SRK starts blogging for Knight Riders

New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has joined the celebrity blogger bandwagon and is using it to pour out his feelings for his Indian Premier League (IPL) team Knight Riders.

The actor's post came in effect after the Knight Riders lost their third match opposite Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty's co-owned team Rajasthan Royal on Thursday in Cape Town.

"...as I write at 5 am in Cape Town, having lost yet another game, which we could have won, the heart is heavy and the mind is numb. Full marks to Rajasthan Royals for proving that a true champion team does not choke at the finish line. Congratulations guys," Shah Rukh posted on the Knight Riders' official website.

"Since the commencement of this season we have a trail of one win out of three, which is not a good position to be in," he added.

The 43-year-old also confessed his team's "multiple captaincy" decision that elbowed out Sourav Ganguly as the team's skipper resulted in a flurry of criticism for Shah Rukh in the form of hate mails from supporters and fans.

"In an attempt to give it (the matches) our best, our team has taken lots of unpopular decisions. Starting with the multiple captains to choices of who we play in which match. A truckload of criticism from all quarters has been dumped at our doorsteps. Every time I go and sit in the stadium, I feel the weight of all the choices made," confessed the actor.

King Khan, as he is fondly called, also apologised for not being a regular at the new endeavour.

"...apologise for not being a regular at my blog or actually not even writing the first entry with the start of the season... When the season started, I thought I would write every couple of days to all our fans that visit our site," he wrote.

Source: http://cricketnext.in.com/print/40304-27.html

Actors we're missing

As the strike between the producers and multiplex owners ushers in yet another week with no big release, the only hope that's kept us going is that once the dry spell is over, there will be a flood of big movies, featuring big stars, ready to hit the screens.

This Diwali, we'll finally get to see the golden couple, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol being directed by Karan Johar in My Name is Khan.

Shah Rukh will also be seen in a special appearance in the Sushmita Sen starrer Dulha Mil Gaya.

ShahRukh Khan during KKR-IPL

SRK Main Ho DON.....

Shahrukh goes back to India to vote

Kolkata Knight Riders on their own because Indian law prohibits voting outside country

Bollywood star Shah-rukh Khan, who has caused a stir in South Africa while attending the Indian Premier League cricket tournament, will head back home this week to vote in India's general election.

Khan, the owner of IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders, will leave South Africa on Wednesday with his wife, Gauri, and children Aryan and Su- hana, to cast his vote on April 30.

Indian citizens are not allowed to vote when ab- road. This means Indian cricketers playing in the IPL matches may also not be able to make their mark during the month-long election, which started last week. Only bureaucrats and government officers are entitled to a postal ballot.

The Indian consul general in Durban, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, said India's system did not allow Indians overseas to vote. "People on holiday abroad will not be allowed to vote. It's only those on official government duty. I am not sure if the Indian players in the IPL will be allowed to vote. Generally, as per our electoral rule, there really is no way to allow those not in India or not in their constituencies to vote," said Shringla.

Speaking in Durban this week, soon after his team's win against the Kings XI Punjab based on the Duckworth-Lewis method, Khan said it was good to win. "The win is a sign that the team is coming together. I hope they continue this form. It's nice that the players are coming together at the beginning of the tournament.

"We have a deal with batsman Chris Gayle — he has to send one of the balls to Kolkata from Durban," Khan said, laughing.

But, he added, bad weather influencing a match and forcing the use of the Duckworth-Lewis method was "a sad way" for any team to win or lose. His team also lost games in India last year because of rain.

He said Durban had many Kings XI Punjab fans but hoped his team would also earn a fan base as the tournament progressed to other parts of the country.

"I like all sports. It's nice to be part of young people. If I can teach them something, it is positivity and going all out to win. But if you lose, it's okay, but do not become losers. This is what I teach my kids."

Khan said he dreamt of carrying the IPL trophy around the field at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, where the final would be played.

"I have dreams of being in Joburg and running round the field 10 times with the IPL trophy in my hand. I need to practise that and get fit.

"I am optimistic and told the team that if they did well, I'll come back; if they don't, I'll shout at them from India."

Khan said he was keen to explore more of South Africa. "This is the first time the kids have come to South Africa for such a long period. I want to visit Singita Game Reserve and Kruger Park. Next year, during the holidays, I would like to come and go around the country. I have many friends here.

"I have never shot a film in South Africa, although a lot of my friends have done so. It would be wonderful to make a movie here, provided that the locations suit the film, " said Khan.

Source: http://www.thetimes.co.za/PrintEdition/News/Article.aspx?id=987370

Shah Rukh Khan's Blog For All KKR Fans

Shah Rukh Khan's Blog For All KKR Fans

Great News ShahRukh Khan Finally shared his words to his loving fanz from today...

Please do visit :

http://fanzone.kkr.in/_EXCLUSIVE-Shah-Rukh-Khans-Blog-For-All-KKR-Fans/BLOG/256083/88214.html?widgetId=190198

SRK too turns IPL blogger

MUMBAI: From now on we don't have to know about Knight Riders and their agonies from any outsider. The co-owner of the team and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be updating Knight Riders fans through his blog. The actor who is currently in South Africa for the Indian Premier League will be writing his first blog on Saturday morning. "I actually was meant to write every week for the KKR site. I finally got some time to do it now. It's nothing much really. The blog will be impressions of mine about how I see life and beliefs. Meanwhile, the mystery blogger who had remained silent for a long period after Knight Riders' loss to Team Jaipur on Thursday, resurfaced late on Friday. Till then there were rumours that his identity had been established and it was Ranadeb Bose. The Bengal pacer, who was unceremoniously dumped from the Knight Riders' squad last year is playing for Kings XI this season. All of it has angered the Knight Riders camp immensely. "Rubbish. What is this trash that is being circulated," thundered a franchisee official when TOI caught up with him in Cape Town.

Source: http://ipl.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Shah-Rukh-too-turns-IPL-blogger/articleshow/4446301.cms

Wanna get lucky with SRK and Anushka

We all know of the ZOOM association as media partners with Yashraj Films and their big hit, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. In fact, Bollywood's favourite TV channel has been associated all through with the movie, from doing contests, to being media partners, to airing exclusive songs, etc, etc. As part of the same association there has been a lucky coupon on all the movie's DVDs with which movie buffs could win a gamut of prizes — from more music, DVDs, VCDs, the stars' costumes to even SRK's yellow car in the movie. Yes! And Shah Rukh Khan and his dancing gal Anushka Sharma will convene at his Mannat residence and pick the lucky coupons with ZOOM present. And the winners can then meet Anushka for a private tête-à-tête on a separate date. Now that's what we call, vrooming into luck, with the stars — or should we say 'zooming', huh? Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-4439408,prtpage-1.cms

redchillies.vfx secures ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 27001:2005 certifications

Led by the trio of Keitan Yadav, Arjun Mitra and Haresh Hingorani, redchillies.vfx which is amongst India's leading VFX houses, has now secured certifications from the International Standards Organisation. The certifications include 1S0 9001:2008 which is related to QMS (Quality Management Systems

) and ISO 27001:2005 which is related to ISMS (Information Security Management Systems).

The studio which is currently working on some extremely interesting projects took around six months to achieve the certification.

Shares Keitan Yadav, "Ours is a creative and at times chaotic and unorganised industry. Bringing in these processes helps to have a method in the madness. This is a beginning and even though these norms are very stringent to cater to, we plan to follow them. Not as a liability but as a way of working. We are doing all this to ensure the efficiency levels and security levels through processes, policies & guidelines of ISO so that we can sharpen our quality focus further"

Sharing more about the certifications, Keitan pointed out that a lot of documentation has to be done, processes have to be analysed with internal audits to be conducted every quarter and the external body that has issued the certification carries out a surveillance every six months."

"These checks and balances reduce the chances of human error, by setting up of processes and documentation for everything and then by an analysis of the same they help achieve your goals efficiently, increase quality and better organise your company so that there is a documented proof of everything, reviews of people have to happen after every project, ratings have to be given and then the analysis has to happen as well. Challenges and bottlenecks faced have to be reviewed and dependancy reduced" he added.

In a bid to confirm to these International Standards and certifications, redchillies.vfx had a complete overhaul in terms of its hardware

and software, standardised the infrastructure, activate administrative controls, authorisation, access reports, stringent data security measures. crisis management plans, data recovery plans, disaster recovery plans, risk management, the works...