Learn from Amitabh Bachchan, Shiv Sena tells Shah Rukh Khan

Mumbai, Jan 30(ANI): Shiv Sena chief Bala Sahab Thackeray has asked Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan to emulate the iconic actor Amitabh Bachchan, as Khan recently expressed his support to Pakistani cricketers' inclusion in the Indian Premier League's season 3.

Khan owns an IPL (Indian Premier League) franchise team, the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Sharing Bal Thackeray's views in appreciation of Bachchan, Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut said: "Amitabh Bachchan had declined to accept the award of Brisbane University because it was nation's sentiment in the wake of unending violence against Indian students in Australia. People should learn something."

Thackeray's opnion were expressed through an article in his party's mouthpiece "Saamna."

In 2009, Amitabh Bachhan refused to accept an honorary Doctorate being conferred by Queen's Land University of Technology Brisbane as a mark of protest against the attacks on members of the Indian community. (ANI)

Akshay's New IPL Colors

It is showing it's true cricketing colours. And reportedly, will continue to do so for a year. Now, the IPL will not be restricted to just the 45 days of its run. COO Rajesh Kamat of Colors announced the association of the channel with the Indian Premier League and Lalit Modi.

Reportedly, the channel is already in talks with Akshay Kumar to host the special IPL Season of 'Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi'. "We are in talks with Akshay and hopefully he will greenlight it," declares Kamat sanguinely in a tabloid chat." We are working out the locations, dates and cricketers who could become participants on the show."

Salman wants an IPL team

Salman is interested in owning an IPL team and has reportedly discussed the issue with the IPL Chairman Lalit Modi.

Sources also confirm that Salman, along with a few close friends, had met Modi to discuss the formalities involved.

The three new cities that are looking for someone to own their IPL teams are Ahmedabad, Nagpur and Vishakhaptanam. Mr. Modi was quoted by The Hindu, as saying,

“Today we had a brief meeting and I explained him how to go about with the task. I can assure you that Salman is not the only star who is thinking to buy a team. I have had around 28 queries and the list will surely go up.”

Bollywood :Shilpa’s birthday plans

It seems Shilpa and her beau Raj Kundra are just inseparable. Shilpa who was in South Africa for IPL, is now in London and will be there till her birthday which is on Monday.
Shilpa plans to celebrate her birthday in London with beau Raj. “I came here straight from South Africa, needed some time for myself and some time to unwind from the cricket mania, and no better place to do it than London. I will be here till my birthday on 8th and then back to Bombay.” said Shilpa.

We all know that Shilpa received a beautiful diamond heart shaped ring from Raj on V-Day earlier this year. Now we are excited to know his gift for his lady love Shilpa on her B’day!

Shilpa Shetty, Irfan Pathan on 'Dus Ka Dum 2'

This week, Salman Khan brings together Shilpa Shetty and cricketer Irfan Pathan on 'Dus Ka Dum 2'. The awesome threesome reportedly bonded big time talking cricket, IPL, relationships, and more!
Here are some exclusive pics from this week's episode!