Watching cricket on small screens will not be the same anymore. The girl, who transformed cricket commentary a few years ago, is going to make way for younger people. We are talking about the one and only Mandira Bedi.
Yes, Mandira will not be seen when the third edition of the Indian Premier League T-20 cricket tournament begins this Friday. Max has roped in Samir Kochar, Gaurav Kapur, Ayushman Khurana and Angad Bedi this time around.
Sneha Rajani, executive vice-president of SET Max, confirmed that she won't be there, as they are trying out something different. Sources said that people in Max think Mandira has lost her screen appeal. Mandira also confirmed that she wouldn't host the IPL for Max.
Mandira is known more for her television stint than her films. She created quite a stir a few years ago by hosting Extraa Innings programme with Charu Sharma at the Cricket World Cup. She also received lots of flak for wearing a sari with flags of all the nations that participated in the World Cup. However, she turned a sensation soon after. And now, it will be difficult to think of watching any major cricket match without her.
The fact is you can't beat Mandira in her own game, as she is a blend of beauty, glamour and charm. Of course she has fair knowledge of the cricket game. Mandira's fans will surely miss her!
Mandira Bedi ends her innings in IPL
Shahrukh wont apologise to Shiv Sena
The Shahrukh Khan- Shiv Sena war of words is showing no signs of ending. The Bollywood superstar has refused to apologise for his comments where he backed the Pakistani players for the third season of the IPL. Addressing a press conference in London on Wednesday, King Khan said that he believed in what he said and there was no reason why he should apologise to anybody.
Shahrukh said "I would not apologise. I said what I believe in as an Indian. I haven't said anything personally against anyone. I would apologise to my director, co-stars, business partners if because of me, the film is affected. It's really sad, makes me rethink. I have apologised in the past if my film has caused offence - to hairstylists for Barber. But here, what am I supposed to apologise for? It's just very sad,"
The My Name Is Khan actor added "I think what I said is true of any person from any nation from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, America, England. That's how I think we've all been brought up. You say 'ok, my country is nice, I'm very proud of it, I'm very proud to have been born there and I wish a lot of people come to my country and participate in the goodness of my country.' If that is wrong then I think I need to re-look at what my children are studying right now. I need to even ask people who think the statement is wrong."
