Showing posts with label Pro Kabaddi League Season 3. Show all posts
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I sang the National Anthem for days to get used to pronunciation-Hrithik Roshan
8:20 AM
Hrithik Roshan on being nervous about singing the National Anthem wrong
Subhash K Jha (DNA; August 5, 2016)
Though Hrithik Roshan singing the National Anthem at
the Pro Kabaddi League Season 3 finale was applauded, he admits he was very
nervous that he might get the pronunciation wrong.
Before Hrithik, Amitabh Bachchan and more recently, Sunny Leone were pulled up by citizen groups for displeasing them with their rendition of the National Anthem. While Leone was wrapped on the knuckles for wrong pronunciation, Mr Bachchan was publicly reprimanded for rendering the Nation Anthem at a slower pace than permissible.
And so, HR approached our National Anthem with utmost caution. Says Hrithik, “I sang it for days in my head before the event. Just to get used to the pronunciation.”
With more and more Bollywood celebrities getting into trouble regarding political/national issues, there is a growing reluctance among high-profile entertainers to participate in national events.
Meanwhile...
A socially active actor with a track record of philanthropy has decided to stay away from all national events. “Why should we lend our names and presence to government-sponsored events or even sing the National Anthem when we are repeatedly humiliated and legally chastened for lending our presence to national events? Aamir Khan’s statement on the growing intolerance in India has returned to haunt him with Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar raking up the issue again. Irrfan Khan has been receiving threats when he spoke against certain aspects of organised religion. If we can’t speak on political and national issues without fear of a backlash, why should we participate in national events?”
Aamir Khan to sing the National Anthem at Pro Kabaddi
9:06 AM
BOMBAY TIMES (January 30, 2016)
The much-awaited Season 3 of
Star Sports Pro Kabaddi is all set to kick off today with a host of
star attractions planned. All roads will lead to the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor
Stadium in Vizag, where the event is scheduled to take place.
Aamir Khan will lend an emotional touch to the celebration through a patriotic rendition of the National Anthem. While Star Sports Pro Kabaddi has a blend of Indian and international players, the essence of Indianness in Kabaddi is emphasised through this patriotic celebration.
Aamir says, “Kabaddi is a purely Indian game, and I am happy to see the popularity it has been getting. Star Sports has been requesting me to sing the National Anthem since the first season and I am glad I finally managed to get the opportunity. It's a real honour!“
This special initiative will be followed with renditions by South star Rana Daggubati and Bollywood diva Aditi Rao Hydari over three days. An electrifying performance by V Company, a group of 30 talented dancers who won the dance reality show Dance Plus, has also been lined up. Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, is expected on the inaugural day.
The league's opening match will see Telugu Titans take on the defending champions U Mumba. The caravan will see other exciting duals like U Mumba taking on the champions of the inaugural season, Jaipur Pink Panthers tomorrow.
Star Sports Pro Kabaddi will be televised live from January 30 on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports HD 2 in English, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports HD 3 in Hindi, Maa Movies in Telugu from 7.30 pm onwards; on Star Gold in Hindi and Suvarna Plus in Kannada from 7.50 pm onwards and on Star's digital platform, hotstar.
Aamir Khan will lend an emotional touch to the celebration through a patriotic rendition of the National Anthem. While Star Sports Pro Kabaddi has a blend of Indian and international players, the essence of Indianness in Kabaddi is emphasised through this patriotic celebration.
Aamir says, “Kabaddi is a purely Indian game, and I am happy to see the popularity it has been getting. Star Sports has been requesting me to sing the National Anthem since the first season and I am glad I finally managed to get the opportunity. It's a real honour!“
This special initiative will be followed with renditions by South star Rana Daggubati and Bollywood diva Aditi Rao Hydari over three days. An electrifying performance by V Company, a group of 30 talented dancers who won the dance reality show Dance Plus, has also been lined up. Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, is expected on the inaugural day.
The league's opening match will see Telugu Titans take on the defending champions U Mumba. The caravan will see other exciting duals like U Mumba taking on the champions of the inaugural season, Jaipur Pink Panthers tomorrow.
Star Sports Pro Kabaddi will be televised live from January 30 on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports HD 2 in English, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports HD 3 in Hindi, Maa Movies in Telugu from 7.30 pm onwards; on Star Gold in Hindi and Suvarna Plus in Kannada from 7.50 pm onwards and on Star's digital platform, hotstar.
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