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Shatrughan Sinha Manoj Joshi Hindi Play Chanakya Completed Half Century Celebration Party

Event: Manoj Joshi Hindi Play "Chanakya" Completed Half Century Celebration Party

Celebrities: Manoj Joshi, Shatrughan Sinha, Rakesh Bedi, Hemant Pandey, Sachin Khedekar, Om Puri and Vikram Gokhale

Venue: Andheri, Mumbai

Date: 12th August, 2009

Michael Jackson's body moved to secret freezer

Michael Jackson's body moved to secret freezer

London, Aug 17 (IANS) Michael Jackson mother has moved the King of Pop's body to a secret freezer because she wanted it kept where she could visit him privately.

Jackson's body had been temporarily entombed in Motown legend Berry Gordy's family crypt at a cemetery in the Hollywood Hills. But it was reported that Jackson was moved under tight security to the basement of another cemetery, reported mirror.co.uk.

Katherine is apparently refusing to let her son be buried because she is terrified robbers will snatch his body. So Jackson lies alone in a small, bare brick "cold room" in a gold casket that is under perspex to keep out frost.

"She cries and says that she's sorry and that she loves him," said a source.

There are plans to move Jackson's body to a permanent memorial accessible to the public.

Sunny Deol and Sanjay Nirupam Celebrate Dahi Handi

Event: Sanjay Nirupam and Sunny Deol Celebrate Dahi Handi

Celebrities: Sanjay Nirupam, Sunny Deol and Others

Venue: Kandivali, Mumbai

Date: 14th August, 2009

Shah Rukh Khan detention has Bollywood shocked

Shah Rukh's detention has Bollywood shocked, disgusted

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan two-hour detention at Newark airport in the US over his surname had members of the Indian film industry fuming. Karan Johar was "shocked", actress Priyanka said it was "downright disgraceful" and filmmaker Kabir Khan termed it "harassment".

The 43-year-old actor was detained while he was on his way to Chicago to attend an event related to India's Independence Day and was freed only after Indian diplomats intervened.

Here's what King Khan's friends and colleagues had to say:

Karan Johar: I am shocked and upset...feeling terrible for Shah Rukh.

Priyanka Chopra: Shocking, disturbing and downright disgraceful. It's such behaviour that fuels hatred and racism. Shah Rukh Khan is a world figure for god's sake. Get real!

Kabir Khan: When I heard this news, I was so surprised...it has almost become a routine?if you have a Muslim name you are bound to be questioned. It happened with me thrice in the US? I was stopped by immigration officials for three to five hours... they don't care whether you are a celebrity or whoever.

But when it comes to Shah Rukh, it doesn't take more than 20 seconds to figure out who he is?any search engine (on the Internet) will give more information on him than Hollywood stars Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt and despite that if it took them two hours to figure out, then its harassment.

Post 9/11 it is prejudice to have a person's name and religion checked and it is very discouraging as well.

Pritish Nandy: This is the problem with law enforcers worldwide...Truly obnoxious. Cops don't want to recognise anybody. They love to show their power and authority, especially in the US.

Kunal Kohli: It's really disgusting. Even if they had done a Google search on their mobiles, they would have seen who he is. What were they checking for two hours on their super computers? To detain him for two hours is ridiculous, disgusting and an insult to us Indians.

Arindam Chaudhari: Shah Rukh has just finished his film "My Name Is Khan" in which his character tries to prove to the Americans that he is not a terrorist. I'm sure he never thought it would happen in real life too...What a shame! It's shocking and shameful because I am sure Shah Rukh would have had to explain who he is.

It's Shah Rukh so it's become big news. But there many who constantly go through this everyday. It's really sad.

Eesha Koppikhar: I am not sure of the exact events but if he was detained just because he is a Muslim with Khan as a last name, it is very wrong.

Sohail Khan Akriti Kakkad Kisaan Independence Day bash

Event: Marimba launge Relaunch Party Celebration of Independence day

Celebrities: Sohail Khan, Daboo Malik, Akriti Kakkad, Avinash Wadhawan, Gita Jivan, Manav Gohil, Shweta Kwatra, Ram Gulati and Rehan

Venue: Andheri, Mumbai

Date: 14th August, 2009

Shah Rukh Khan detained in US airport over Khan name

Shah Rukh detained in US airport - over 'Khan' name

New York/New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan was Saturday questioned for two hours at the Newark airport in the US over his surname and was freed only after Indian diplomats intervened.

The Indian government and entertainment industry reacted furiously after the 43-year-old actor, named by Newsweek last year as one of the world's 50 most powerful men, revealed how he was detained and stopped from even using his mobile telephone.

Speaking to CNN-IBN channel on telephone from the US, Shah Rukh appeared to shrug off the embarrassing episode saying he had suffered similar treatment previously too.

The incident happened as the hugely popular actor, whose fans number millions in India and abroad, was on his way to Chicago to attend an event related to India's Independence Day.

Other Bollywood stars like Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan too are set to attend the function.

"They checked me because I was an Asian," the actor said. "They wanted to know why I came to the US and where I am staying."

Shah Rukh's manager Niloufer Qureshi earlier told IANS over telephone from Mumbai: "He was detained because his surname is Khan. He was kept until officials from the Indian embassy intervened."

Asked if he got into trouble because of his giveaway Muslim name, Shah Rukh, who is married to a Hindu, said: "Certain countries have issues with my name." He quickly added: "I am very proud of my name."

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni denounced Shah Rukh's detention over religious grounds.

"I don't think that this manner of detaining (in the name of religion) is justified. But in the US, several examples have surfaced where frisking takes place more than required," she told reporters in New Delhi. "There should be a tit for tat response."

Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar, a close friend of Shah Rukh, said in Mumbai: "I am shocked and upset. I am feeling terrible."

Shah Rukh admitted that he became "greatly worried" as the American officials piled him with questions -- mainly about his travel to the US.

The actor said a large number of Indians, including organisers of the Chicago event, were waiting outside at the airport to receive him. Indian diplomats came to his rescue when they heard about his plight.

He said it was ironic that the incident happened on the eve of Aug 15 -- when freedom is celebrated by Indians.

"I personally feel it is over and done," he said, sounding conciliatory. Asked if he felt like reacting in a similar way, he replied: "If they want I can frisk Angelina Jolie when she is here (India)."

Undoubtedly one of Bollywood's biggest and most highly paid stars, Shah Rukh has acted in nearly 70 films in a career spanning 17 years.

Priyanka Chopra Tina Ambani launches India first stereotactic radiosurgery equipment Novalis TX

Event: Priyanka Chopra launches India's first stereotactic radiosurgery equipment Novalis TX

Celebrities: Priyanka Chopra, Tina Ambani, Ashok Chopra,

Venue: Kokilaben Ambani Hospital, Andheri, Mumbai

Date: 16th August, 2009

Hrithik Roshan with Kangana Ranaut Farah Khan new show Tere Mere Beech Mein pic

Event: Hrithik-Kangana as a guests on Farah Khan's new show Tere Mere Beech Mein

Celebrities: Farah Khan, Kangana Ranaut, Hrithik Roshan

Venue: Filmcity Studios, Goregaon, Mumbai

Date: 16th August, 2009

Hrithik Roshan with Kangana Ranaut as a guests on Farah Khan's new show Tere Mere Beech Mein held on 16th August 2009 at Filmcity Studios, Goregaon, Mumbai