Shahrukh Khan banned from IPL

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan remains very tense of late. Though he is very good at handling his various responsibilities well, the stress has finally taken its toll on him. King Khan was spotted smoking on the stands on April 21, while watching his IPL team perform. But this stress busting act has not gone unnoticed as the anti-smoking squad has seen him smoking in the field which happens to be a public place.

The National Organization for Tobacco Eradication has sent the details to Supersport, who are the official broadcasters of the IPL and the NCAS. NCAS has said that television footage showing icons smoking dangerously increases the chances of children and other non-smokers picking up the habit as they try to emulate their heroes.

NCAS further said, “While smoking in public places is still not banned in South Africa, the department of health there was very active in lobbying for the concept of no smoking in public places. If Khan does it again we will ask the management to caution him, or we will seek his removal from the stadium."

Watch Out SRK, You Better not smoke in Public Places!!!

Shilpa Shetty to marry Raj Kundra

Shilpa Shetty is busy with her IPL matches but even if her tem- The Rajasthan Royals wins or not, she has a reason to party and celebrate. The sizzling babe is all set to tie the knot early next year with her Multi millionaire beau Raj Kundra.

Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty together own the ‘Rajasthan Royals” and are having a great time together cheering their team in South Africa. Though the start has not gone according to plans for Shilpa and Rajasthan Royals but the last year’s champions are not one to be lying down. In the meanwhile Raj and Shilpa are busy planning their future marriage.

The couple announced their official engagement last month. They have already bought an enviable love-abode in London. And Shilpa has all but declared her love for kids and her immense faith in the institution of marriage not long ago.

Salman to cheer for Preety Zinta - Rival of SRK at IPL

There has not been a very healthy relation between Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan ever since there was a fight of sorts at Kat’s birthday party which has not yet recovered. While Shah Rukh has kept his silence on this front, Salman has been loud and clear and has done everything he could to make sure his dislike for SRK is well pronounced.

First he had joined hands with Aamir, and now he will cheer for SRK's rival - Preity Zinta. She may not have bad terms with SRK but she definitely is his competitor at the IPL.

Shah Rukh is leaving no stone unturned to get most of the biggies of Bollywood for his Kolkata Knight Riders' matches; Salman will be cheering for Preity Zinta's Kings XI Punjab with his entire family. He is expected to take time out from the shooting of his film Veer in London only to fly to SA for Preity.

One can definitely trust Bollywood and it's rivalries to spice up everything- EVEN CRICKET!!

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Shahrukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Shilpa Shetty will be watching all the women attending the IPL games in South Africa as they will be in search of the newest Bollywood starlet.

The Indian Professional League which consists of Shahrukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Shilpa Shetty have announced a Bollywood movie role for one lucky South African as it prepares to launch the five-week Twenty20 extravaganza.This announcement was made on Thursday by IPL chairman and commissioner Lalit Modi and Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Shilpa Shetty and Preity Zinta.

The lucky South African IPL fan with star quality stands to win a role in a Bollywood movie, 50,000 rands in cash, a business class trip to India and other prizes in the 2009 tournament`s Miss Bollywood SA competition.

A total of 50 winners will be chosen from the crowds at every one of the eight venues which are Cape Town, East London, Port Elizabeth, Durban, Bloemfontein, Kimberley, Johannesburg and Pretoria. One finalist from each venue will be chosen, leaving eight winners to be hosted and feted at The Wanderers in Johannesburg at the final of the IPL 2009 tournament on 24 May. The ultimate winner will be announced during the final.

IPL fans worldwide will also be able to cast their votes for the winner via the IPL website.

Shahrukh Khan unhappy with Sunil Gavaskar

Kolkata Knight Rider owner - Shah Rukh Khan lashed out at former India batsman Sunil Gavaskar for his harsh comments on John Buchanan’s multiple captain theory. John Buchanan, the current manager of Kolkata Knight Riders, had suggested the multiple captain theory for the IPL second season that has risen quiet a few eyebrow.

India`s batting legend Gavaskar, had criticised Buchanan`s theory saying too much importance is being accorded to the Australian, who is a failed first-class cricketer and is only trying to get lucrative jobs for "his Queensland pals".

"I have great respect for Mr Gavaskar. But having said that I would like to say that please give the multiple-captain theory a breathing space to try now. If we fail we can always go back to the traditional way. I have spent lot of money on my team. If you have a problem then you buy your own team and run it the way you want." Shah Rukh said as an obvious response to Gavaskar`s comments.

Buchanan`s concept has generated lot of controversy ahead of the April 18 to May 24 IPL to be held in eight cities of South Africa. Sourav Ganguly, who led the team last year, had expressed resentment to the multiple captain idea.The former India captain and Buchanan have had lengthy discussions with Shah Rukh at his residence to thrash out the issues.

Shah Rukh also expressed hope that his team would perform much better than last year.

Lara Dutta rocks at Knights & Angels

One actress in Bollywood can be termed as thinking man's actress and she is none other than the goddess of beauty, poise, grace and elan - Lara Dutta and she recently proved this fact yet again.

Lara appeared on the famous show - 'Sunsilk Presents Knights & Angels' as the Blue gang of girls set the stage ablaze. Lara was seen at her stylish best. On the show, she not only cheered the girls with full enthusiasm but also recollected her days when she participated in the Miss Universe beauty pageant.

The Bollywood belle was so taken aback with the brilliant performances that she also joined them on stage to shake her leg to the tunes of Jhoom Barabar Jhoom and gave these young girls some tips on cheerleading.

Shilpa Shetty to marry Raj Kundra

After Aishya Takia and Amrita Arora it’s now Shilpa Shetty who is soon to tie knot. She is all set for her marriage with her beau Raj Kundra by December this year. Raj Kundra had proposed her on Valentine’s Day this year with a diamond ring.

The actress had later accepted the fact that she was not at all expecting this to happen but also accepted that she was really excited about getting married. Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra are the co-owners of IPL team-Rajasthan Royals. They are really giving it all to promote their side for the second season of the IPL. They have already spent more than a crore for the music video of the team.

Shilpa is currently shooting for her upcoming flick-The Man and The Desire. But her marriage could be expected to be ‘Wedding of the Year’ in Bollywood.

Shilpa Shetty to donate Rs 6000 for every Rajesthan Royals Six

Along with her beau Raj Kundra, Shilpa Shetty co-owns IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals. She is all set to take IPL to a different level. She has a very aggressive promotional stint for her team in the coming IPL season. Shilpa Shetty has decided to donate Rs 6000 per every six hit by a Rajasthan Royal batsman.

This money will be used as an investment in solar-power plant that will provide electricity to the villages that Shilpa has adopted. Of late she has adopted four villages and is vey curious about development in these remote areas. She acclaims, “The cause is really good. I couldn’t believe that there are still villages that don’t have electricity. This money will go to provide solar lamps on behalf of NDTV and us.”

IPL season 2 is getting glamorous as the lady has promised to add oomph to IPL. Shilpa has plans to produce and feature in a stunning music video for her team lead by Aussie spinner Shane Warne.