Catch this!

Sony has bagged telecast rights for the forthcoming match between Sri Lanka and India. The press conference was dominated by Azza himself. He was grilled on topics ranging from Dravid to decision-making. But later, he vamoosed before anyone could get within stumping distance of him.

Staying alive

Mukesh Khanna has tied up with Diamond Comics for Shaktimaan cartoon strips — in five languages! Sponsor Parle is releasing stickers of Shaktimaan and other characters. A deal with a toy company is also in the offing. And there are plans to start a Shaktimaan Fan Club. quot;Shaktimaan should remain alive the way he does in the serial,quot; says Khanna.

Dead wrong

Swabhimaan, is getting so confusing that even the writers are zapped. Shrishti Karnik had appeared in a scene where the doctor says she cannot become a mother again. But recently, in real life, Karnik got married and was to go to London. So her character had to be eliminated and the writers had her dyingof an abortion, quite forgetting the doctor’s earlier verdict!

Family ties

The unit of Shanti set an unprecedented example. When actor Irshad Hashmi was struck by paralysis, the entire crew from the spot boys to the stars contributed for his treatment. They managed to collect around Rs 35,000. For them, it was all in the family.