Health minister asks Bachchan, Shah Rukh to stop smoking

Health minister asks Bachchan, Shah Rukh to stop smoking

Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss has appealed to Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan to stop smoking in movies as millions of youngsters emulate them and imbibe the bad habit.

"I have already made appeals to Shah Rukh Khan," Ramadoss said in Karan Thapar's Devil's Advocate programme being aired on CNN-IBN Sunday.

"But I would be happy to do it again and say, 'Please don't smoke in your movies, Mr. Shah Rukh Khan'. I would like to make an appeal to Mr. Shah Rukh Khan and Mr. Amitabh Bachchan and all the other personalities.

"Fourteen-year-olds are taking to tobacco. India should be very, very concerned about the alarming rise of incidence of tobacco (use) amongst young people," the minister emphasised.

Criticising movies with smoking scenes, the minister said: "The movies are most responsible (for encouraging smoking). When I said movies should not have smoking scenes, we have statistics which show that 52 percent of children have their first puff of a cigarette because of movie celebrities."

When asked about Shah Rukh smoking during a recent cricket match, Ramadoss said the actor should not have done it.

"Absolutely not. What was the necessity? See these are celebrities and millions of youngsters look up to these celebrities...I again say to celebrities, in whichever field they are, whether it's movies or sports, not to do these things in public."

Responding to a question if Shah Rukh and Amitabh could stop smoking like Tamil superstar Rajnikant, the minister said: "Easily, they could do it. Without a doubt."

Ta Ra Rum Pum: Review

Don’t worry, be happy! When anyone sees the movie Ta Ra Rum Pum they will get some new things from this movie. This film directed by Siddharth Anand.

Starting are Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerjee, Jaaved Jaffrey, Shruti Seth and Victor Banerjee. The all movie is about a life a race car driver and his family. Siddharth Anand demonstrate some true things about race car driver, how ups and downs in his career, affects his life and also in family and how he tackle the down moments.

Summery of this movie: Radika (Rani) is a daughter of rich man Subo Shekher Ray Banargee (Victor Banerjee) and RV(Saif Ali Khan). They are live in New York city. When RV met with Radika then he got a chance to perform as car racer, which was RV’s Dream. RV falls in love at first sight and then Radika also fall in love. So RV thinks he is lucky for Radika. Day by day RV is popular as a car racer. They decided to marry but Radika’s father was not agreed because RV has no any degree. But Radhika is very obstinate, so she marries him. They are happiest people with their two kids Princes and Champ.

One day RV has an accident. Which change his life, down his career and strongly affect in his family? RV lost his car, house because he bought all things taken loan from bank and he could not complete the bank installments. He has no cash. That was very critical situation for him and also his family. But they strongly handle this situation, gain and back their happiest life again………

Sometimes I think life is like a highway, where always risk to go down and also possibility to come up. When we arrive a road all time we are careful about our journey, if no then unfortunately accident can happened. So all times in our life have to be serious.

Vishal & Shekhar are the music director of this movie. Every songs of this movie are excellent. If you see this movie doesn’t forget to listen the song “Ho agar kavi koi hum to”……….

Adam Gilchrist side goodbye to Test Cricket

Adam Gilchrist, Australian wicket-keeper batsman, who has announced his departure from Test & ODI cricket. He declared it after taking the world record of dismissal after finishing a glorious cricket carrier. And he will depart after ending the fourth test match against India on Monday and his last ODI match will finish by the end of Commonwealth Bank (CB) Series that will finish in March.

During many years, Gilchrist has been trued in different country for the benefit of country and for himself and has been suffered various distressed with his wife and three children. However, Gilchrist’s departure announcement news has bought grief for his team-met and fans. This became as a surprise to them

Gilchrist said on last Friday, “I'll let people know when I'm going to retire. It may tomorrow or in 12 months. Now I’m going to keep focusing on giving the things I’ve got to this them.” Also he told his team-mates in an emotional moment that he was leaving them. Gilchrist said, “I’ve come to this decision after thinking much with my family and my most important persons. My family and I are fortunate because this cricket and my country have given many things to me.”

Gilchrist was born in New South Wales in Australia, made his test debut replacing Lan Healy in Brisbane, played 96 Tests matches till now and has bagged 414 dismissals, which is one more than South Africa’s Mark Boucher. Gilchrist was an aggressive cricketer, who brought a limited-over approach to Test, is the first wicket keeper batsman who perform 100 sixes in the format and most centuries as a wicket-keeper batsman, his strike-rate is 80s. He collects 6000 runs and is one of only three players to have won a trio of World Cup titles.

Gilchrist said, “I’m ready now for my future life and can pass more time with Mel, Harrison, Annie and Archie.” He thanked to his state, country, teammates and his fans for enjoyable and fun career anyone could hope for. Only remaining tow wicket fall before Gilchrist will appear at Adelaide Oval and he will be celebrated like Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and Justin Langer were last year. Source Cricinfo

Sri Lanka Squad for Commonwealth Bank series 2008

Sri Lanka announced their 15 member’s team including six fast bowers for the CB series, which will start in next math in Australia.

They included Chaminda Vass, who took 387 ODI wickets, Lasith Malinga, a unique stylish fast bowler, Farveez Maharoof, Nuwan Kulasekera, Chanaka Welegedara and Ishara Amerasinghe.

Among these, left-armed Welegedara made his test debut against England few days ago during England tour of Sri Lanka. He took place instead of Dilhara Farnando, who is improving after his ankle operation. Muttiah Muralitharan is only spinner in the announced team.

In the last triangular VB series in Australia in 2005-06, Srilanka’s legspinner Malinga Bandara put important role taking second highest 14 wickets and helped to Sri Lanka to play final and runner-up to Australia. In that squad Malinga Bandara wasn’t considered in 11, he was as a super-sub. However his performance was incredible in that VB series.

Selectors said that Dilshan was included as a middle-order batsman and will not open although his score is very well in domestic limited-overs tournament that position.

Sri Lanka team leaved for Australia on 24 January will play two warm-up games against a Prime Minister’s XI at Manuka Oval on 30 January and Tasmania in Hobart on February 2. They will face against India in their opening match in the CB Series in Brisbane on February 5.

Sri Lankan squad : Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Sanath Jayasuriya, Upul Tharanga, Dilruwan Perera, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chamara Silva, Chamara Kapugedera, Chanaka Welegedara, Chaminda Vaas, Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Kulasekera, Muttiah Muralitharan, Farveez Maharoof, Ishara Amerasinghe. Source CricInfo

Aishwarya to pair with Rajnikant in 'Robot'

Aishwarya to pair with Rajnikant in 'Robot'

Finally it is Aishwarya Rai Bacchan! The glamorous actress is to star opposite Tamil film icon Rajnikant in sci-fi film 'Robot' though there is no official confirmation from either the producer or director.

Aishwarya told the media that she would be pairing with Rajnikant in the movie being directed by Shankar. This will be her second project with Shankar after 'Jeans', which released in 1998. She had starred opposite Prashant in 'Jeans'.

Two weeks ago, Shankar had signed up superstar Rajnikant for the lead role in 'Robot'. Since then, the media has speculated on Aishwarya or Deepika Padukone for the lead opposite Rajni.

According to the film industry sources, Shankar was in Mumbai with the script and the former Miss World responded positively after 'having gone through the script thoroughly'.

Even for Shankar's 'Sivaji: The Boss', rumour mills had predicted Aishwarya as the female lead opposite Rajnikant, but low-profile Shriya Sharan was roped in at the end.

One of Rajnikant's daughters is also named Aishwarya.

After the success of 'Sivaji: The Boss', Shankar announced that he will repeat the 57-year-old actor in 'Robot' - a Rs.1 billion film, which the industry predicts will be a greater success.

Both Rajni and Shankar are reportedly keen on 'Robot' becoming an international success.

Maestro A.R. Rahman will compose the music. The film will be released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages and will be distributed by London-based Ayingaran International.

Pakistan vs Zimbabwe: Pakistan Squad for 3rd ODI

Pakistan team management has added Sohail Kahn and Khalid Latif in Pakistan squad for third ODI at Multan against Zimbabwe on January 27.

Sohail Khan, a right-arm first bowler, will be replaced in place of Samiulah Khan, a recently debutant cricketer, who failed to haul any wickets in last two ODIs. On the other hand Khalid Latif will be replaced in place of Sarfraz Ahamed, a reserve wicket Keeper.

Sohail Khan made his ODI debut in Karachi was shown his brilliant performance by taking 65 wickets in nine first-class matches in this season including four-day tour match against Zimbabwe. Sohail caused trouble in that four day match of Zimbabwean batsmen by his impressive pace and bounce bowling. But he was injured a slight in his right shoulder during throwing the ball, so he was in rest for a week to the advice of physician.

Pakistan team management wanted to change in their wicket keeping, so they added Sarfraz in their team though he wasn’t kept in team for the 3^rd ODI. So, according to the selectors Kamran Akmal will play in 3^rd ODI. Sarfraz has been sent to a special wicket-keeping camp in Lahore.

And Latif, who performed consecutive half-centuries from his debut in International cricket. Latif scored 593 runs in the recent finishing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. However, his conclusion in the team will create pressure on Salman butt, who has failed to get runs in last matches against Zimbabwe.

Squad : Shoaib Malik, Salman Butt, Nasir Jamshed, Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shahid Afridi, Kamran Akmal, Sohail Tanvir, Iftikhar Anjum, Fawad Alam, Yasir Arafat, Kamran Hussain, Khalid Latif, Sohail Khan. Source Cricinfo.com

Rock stat Saif Ali Khan, popular

Saif Ali has become popular by performing rock concert at different place of India. Though, he is not such a professional artist. He is unhappy with his rock concert that held at Andheri Sports Complex. The episode Andheri Sports Complex was not fill up with audience. There can not found 3-4000 people in such a place. It is a small gathering place, so he nee an intimate place.

Saif’s kids were watching with audience of his playing on Sunday evening in Mumbai.

Saif says, “I’m not a rock star. I’m an actor practicing the guitar. My Childs get pleasure with it and that’s all. I’m very happy for this. Also, Saif’s kids enjoy their father’s retro-rock performance. Saif’s daughter Sarah hates Rock, but loves her fateer. For this she enjoys rock.

Saif got accompany of Kareena at Bangalore and Mumbai episodes. Kareena was always with Saif as pleasure but need not present with him physically. Already Saif completed two gigs out of four selected gigs.

Bangalore and Mumbai gig were very good and there were present average 4-5000 people in every gig. They gave passionate reaction to Saif for Rock music.

The next gig will be held at Kolkata on 25 February and 27 on Delhi.