IPL Spot fixing: RR Team owner Raj Kundra involved in betting; passport seized

Police in New Delhi investigating a spot-fixing cricket scandal on Thursday ordered the owner of an Indian Premier League (IPL) team not to leave India, an officer told AFP.Raj Kundra, husband of actress Shilpa Shetty and one of the owners of Rajasthan Royals, was ordered to hand over his passport to a police team trying to establish a link between corrupt players and organised crime syndicates.

"As Kundra is part of our investigations, he has been told not to leave the country and hand over his passport," the senior officer told AFP on condition of anonymity. Kundra was questioned by police for 10 hours on Wednesday.

So far, three players from his Rajasthan Royals team have been arrested over allegations of spot-fixing during the sixth edition of the cash-rich Twenty20 IPL tournament. "He is basically found involved in betting and we have not yet been able to connect him to (spot) fixing," the investigator said as police quizzed Kundra in New Delhi.

Police are unlikely to book Kundra under India's anti-gambling law which is a bailable offence.

"We don't want to lose focus from our main investigation into the involvement of crime syndicates" in the IPL, the officer said in an interview.Test bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth and two of his teammates were arrested last month, accused of deliberately bowling badly in specific IPL matches in exchange for tens of thousands of dollars from bookmakers.

Rajathan Royals Owner Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty with Rahul Dravid

A court denied the players bail on Tuesday after police said they had evidence to prove organised crime syndicates were involved in the scandal.Delhi's police commissioner has told AFP that players for some of the eight other IPL teams were also under suspicion.

The developments came two days after a Mumbai court granted bail to the son-in-law of India's cricket chief who was also arrested last month over the illegal betting scandal.Gurunath Meiyappan, part of the management of the Chennai Super Kings team, has been accused of placing bets on matches through a Bollywood actor who was also arrested.

Spot-fixing, in which a specific part of the match but not the outcome is fixed, is illegal. Betting on the IPL is also illegal under India's laws which ban gambling on all sports except horse-racing. Meiyappan is the son-in-law of Indian cricket board chief N. Srinivasan who on Sunday stepped aside pending the outcome of an internal probe into allegations of spot-fixing in IPL matches.

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh to make a film on his battle with cancer

Ace cricketer Yuvraj Singh who has displayed the never say die attitude to the world in the best possible manner by giving a tough fight to cancer and winning over it-now wants to make a film on his book "The Test of My Life." The book recounts his tough battle against cancer.
Yuvraj Singh not just fought the disease and overcome it but he also worked hard to attain the fitness level that was required to play cricket again. And now he is back in the fields for the IPL, the dreadful disease now just being a shadowy memory.

Yuv Raj Singh 

He shared that he is thinking of turning the book into a film. "We are just thinking of it at the moment but nothing has been decided yet.

It will showcase my journey and how I overcame the illness, but I have not thought about which actor will play me," he said. Would he decide to star in the film and play himself?
"Yes, I could have acted, only if I stopped playing cricket. When I am done with cricket, then I can think about becoming an actor," he said with a smile.

What led Shah Rukh Khan to brawl at Wankhede?, Different stories has been said!!!

Even as the suspense continues as to why Bollywood actor and Kolkata Knight Riders' co-owner Shah Rukh Khan allegedly had altercations with the security and officials of Mumbai Cricket Association, it is known that the guard had pushed SRK's daughter at Wankhede stadium angering the actor.

According to a source present at the Wankhede Stadium, Shah Rukh lost his cool after the security deployed by the Mumbai Cricket Association barred the actor's children son Aryan and daughter Suhana  from entering into the ground.

If sources are to be believed, the security guard spoke rudely with the children and pushed Suhana (daughter of SRK) out of the ground which got the actor furious.   "Sab chod tune inko haat kyon lagaya, I am here only jo karna hai karlo," SRK was heard daring the security guards of MCA.
 Shah Rukh, who spoke to the media on Thursday afternoon, denied he had misbehaved or was drunk but said he was reacting to the "obnoxious" and "unpardonable" behaviour of officials at the stadium. He said he had not been present at the match but had gone there after it was over to pick up a large group of his children and their friends.

SRK looks Furious with Security Personal

He said he saw security guards manhandling the children and when he objected a group of officials came over and the altercation started. "I said a few things in anger. I was one and they were 20-25 officials and they were extremely rude. When I tried to answer them, they hid behind others," the actor said. "There was nothing illegal, I was not on the pitch. I know the rules."

The security personnel Dalvi who was deputed at the exit to the VIP area and dressing room refuted that the children had no access passes thus they could not be allowed on the ground.The stadium was already vacated and partial lights too were switched off which was indication for the team and ground staff to vacate the ground.

KKR officials making the situation cool

The children who had accompanied with the actor were stern and refused to leave the ground which coaxed the security personnel to take drastic step.

When Dalvi refuted that he was right in his actions and was doing his duty, reportedly SRK stunned all  by slapping the security personnel which summoned the other members of MCA and IPL officials to intervene. 

The story didnt end here, furious Khan after the brawl walked off towards the dressing room to join his teammates in the celebration, where he bumped into a couple of Mumbai Indians supporters who asked SRK for his autograph and innocently said that though KKR won the match they support their city team which miffed SRK who ended up abusing an young girl (Mumbai Indian) fan.  

SRK daughter and son are seen as SRK showing Finger 

Navin Shetty the committee member of MCA added, "Shah Rukh was drunk state and started abusing all the committee members and couple of Mumbai Indians fans too. He also slapped one of our security officials Dalvi, when we intervened Shah Rukh along with the Moorani brothers forcibly entered the dressing room too. We have already given an written complaint to the Marine lines police station and imposed an life ban on the actor to enter the Wankhede stadium untill the probe is concluded".

'Drunk' SRK misbehaves with MCA officials at Wankhede after IPL Match

What do we expect from the people we respect and place them as our idol? We always expect them to be mannered and well discipline in all respect of Life but do we always get same from them.  Shahrukh Khan may have many times played the bad guy in the movies but in real life is always loved and adored by one and all. In the recent past Shahrukh has been in the news more for his controversial fights than anything else.
Yesterday Bollywood actor and Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan is said to have misbehaved with the MCA security personnel and officials when they tried to stop him from entering the Wankhede grounds at an IPL match. The MCA is all set to lodge a police complaint against him and also a complaint with the BCCI. One of the officials also accused Shahrukh of being drunk. They are also thinking of forbidding Shahrukh from entering the Wankhede stadium.

Well, we do hope everything settles down and the misunderstandings are sorted out.

SRK Cheering and pic speaks itself 

"He (Khan) misbehaved and abused the MCA security personnel as well as MCA officials, including our president Vilasrao Deshmukh, after the IPL match (between KKR and Mumbai Indians). We have decided to ban him for life from entering the stadium in future," MCA treasurer Ravi Savant said.
 Giving the background to what happened after the KKR's 32-run rout of Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede, Savant said Shah Rukh and his posse of bodyguards had gone up to the teams' dressing room and then came down and started to go on to the ground.

"The MCA security personnel told them they cannot do so as the match was over which led to Shah Rukh abusing them as well as the MCA officials. There was manhandling too by his people. We have decided to ban him from all future matches at the stadium. We are also going to lodge a police complaint against him," Savant said.

SRK with his fans 

Asked whether the MCA would lodge a complaint with the BCCI over one of the IPL team owner's behaviour, Savant said all the altercation had taken place in the presence of IPL CEO Sundar Raman and BCCI's media manager Devendra Prabhudesai.

"Of course we will lodge a complaint with the BCCI also," Savant said.
 Later KKR officials took Shah Rukh away from the scene but the MCA officials were left seething in anger and promised against the actor's rowdy behaviour.

Complaint filed against SRK for smoking in Jaipur stadium

A complaint was filed in a court here Monday against Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan for publicly smoking at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match Sunday between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders, a lawyer said.

The complaint was submitted in the court of the additional chief judicial magistrate. The court has fixed April 12 for hearing in the matter.

"Smoking publicly is banned in Rajasthan since 2000. However, Shah Rukh Khan was smoking publicly in front of thousands of spectators. The actor was broadcast live while smoking on the TV channel which was showing the match," said lawyer Nem Singh Rathore who filed the complaint on behalf of Jaipur Cricket Academy director Anand Singh Rathore.
The lawyer said that spectators were being allowed into the stadium only after frisking. "The police was confiscating any objectionable items including cigarettes while frisking. However, it seems Shah Rukh was allowed to carry the cigarette packet into the stadium which is negligence on part of the police also," the complainant said.
Shah Rukh is the co-owner of the Kolkata side. Kolkota Knight Riders lost the match played on same day.

Bollywood Diva Madhuri Dixit to be immortalised in wax in Madame Tussauds London!!!

Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit, well-known for her natural acting talent and graceful dancing, is the latest Indian film star to join the A-list line up at London's Madame Tussauds.

The 44-year-old has already posed in Mumbai for sculptors from the musuem and is expected to unveil her likeness in London in March, according the website of the famed wax musuem. It will cost 150,000 pounds to create and will take a team of sculptors, hair, makeup and wardrobe experts four months to create.

Madhuri Dixit

"The decision to include Madhuri is set to delight Bollywood fans around the world as we are constantly inundated with requests to feature Madhuri. Her figure will make a stunning new addition to our Bollywood area which continues to grow in popularity every year," read the statement.

"With so many awards to her name and a career spanning over 25 years she undoubtedly deserves her place here and we expect huge interest in the figure when she takes up residence next year!" the statement further added.

Madhuri is remembered for her performances in "Tezaab", "Ram Lakhan", "Sajan", "Beta", "Dil", "Hum Aapke Hain Koun!", "Dil Toh Pagal Hai" and "Devdas". She tied the knot in 2002 with Shriram Madhav Nene, a doctor based out in Denver, US. Post-marriage, Madhuri featured worked in "Aaja Nachle" because she got busy with family and children.

But now she is in Mumbai for good, and excited about the idea of being waxed!

Madame Tussauds London

"I am really thrilled I am going to be included at Madame Tussauds. It's a real mark of achievement and to be recognised for one's art and work. It's also wonderful to be following in the footsteps of other Bollywood stars and some of my personal heroes!" said Madhuri in the statement.

To ensure authenticity, Madhuri will be closely involved in the creation process, collaborating with the Madame Tussauds team to agree the pose and even donating a Manish Malhotra sari for her figure to wear. Her hair will flow loosely over her shoulders, styled to show off her long tresses to full effect.

Madhuri's wax figure will join those of five big names from Indian cinema - Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan. 

Wax Museum Madame Tussauds London

Justin Timberlake engaged with Jessica Biel

Here is good News for Timberlake fans that Singer Justin Timberlake and actress Jessica Biel have reportedly got engaged after Justin proposed Jessica during holidays.

The 30-year-old proposed Biel, 27, last month during a pre-Christmas break in Jackson, US, after they reunited following a three-month split.

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel might not be speaking up about their alleged engagement, but that doesn't mean Timberlake's grandma can't weigh in!

Sadie Bomar confirmed the news to Gossip Cop, saying, "He called me on Christmas Day and told me he's engaged." She added that her superstar grandson gave her strict orders to keep quiet "until after the holidays."

Bomar added that she's "so happy" for the couple and that Biel has her thumbs-up. "The family loves Jessie," she said. "She's a very sweet girl."

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel

"Justin knows how much she loves snowboarding and the mountains, so it was the perfect place. This was the basis for getting back together. When they reunited, they had a conversation about taking the next step," femalefirst.co.uk quoted a source as saying.

Jessica Beil and Justin Timberlake

Timberlake and Biel began dating in 2007 and broke up briefly in 2011 before getting back together later that year. In 2011, Timberlake opened up a bit about his feelings for Biel to Vanity Fair. "She is the single-handedly most significant person in my life. In my 30 years, she is the most special person, OK?" he said. "I don't want to say much more, because I have to protect things that are dear to me — for instance, her." The couple, who have dated on-and-off for the past four years, celebrated their engagement with their family and friends at Timberlake's home in Big Sky, Montana.

Former Miss Universe and Bollywood actress Lara Dutta is expecting a daughterk

Bollywood actress Lara Dutta is glowing these days. After all, she is expecting her first child with husband, ace tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi, who wishes for a daughter.

Lara dutta

The baby is due in February.
"90 percent predictions said that it is a baby boy and as for us, we don't know that, So we will be equally surprised," the 33-year-old actress said at her baby shower. 

"I have my fingers crossed for a girl but I am being happy about anything," the father-to-be Mahesh chipped in. 
Lara and tennis player Mahesh tied the knot in February this year. Before meeting her husband, Lara had dated Kelly Dorjee for around seven years, while Mahesh divorced his wife, model Shvetha Jaishankar, of seven years. 
Lara, who turned producer with "Challo Dilli" this year, is awaiting her next release "Don 2: The King Is Back". 

Lara Dutta with mahesh bhupati

Next year the former beauty queen will be seen in Ravi Chopra's "Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai".

Lara was crowned Miss Universe in 2000 and later entered Bollywood in 2003 with "Andaz" opposite Akshay Kumar. She went on to work in films like "Masti", "Kaal", "No Entry", "Zinda", "Jhoom Barabar Jhoom", "Partner" and "Housefull".