HALLA BOL!
Advance warning: this blog entry will be rushed. Not due to any reason other than the pressing urgency for me to deliver a very exciting piece of news and then dash back to the shot I need to give for Desire, here in Nasik. As promised, there is a big announcement to make but you may have heard it already given the amount of press that turned up yesterday when we had a press conference to unveil the news.
I AM NOW OFFICIALLY A STAKEHOLDER IN THE RAJASTHAN ROYALS!!! I am so excited about this, I just have to scream every time I think about it.
In our country entertainment is a religion in itself and I am already honoured to be part of the film fraternity. In times when across the globe we are reading about doom and gloom and economic crises, it is warming to see the sight of thousands of Indians cheering at a cricket match and forgetting about everything else. The team spirit, the hopes for the team, the aspirations of each player and the infectious enthusiasm of the entire crowd as individuals and a collective, all of it is simply magic.
I have loved cricket as long as I can remember, and I admit it’s usually been the way people react to it rather than the game itself that has me excited but over the years I’ve learnt to cherish what is a true art form full of grace, careful tactical planning and skill. I also admit that I don’t know as much as a cricket fanatic would but enough to enjoy the game. There’s lots to learn and I can’t wait.
The IPL embodies so much more than just cricket, it represents a global team coming together for the love of the sport. Players from every corner of the globe, divided geographically yet coming together irrespective of caste, creed and beliefs for the love of the game. The Rajasthan Royals were a natural choice given they were the winners last time and have fantastic players with such unflinching passion for cricket.
I was making the announcement yesterday and was very nervous. Not so much because of the team but because it was the first time I’d be part of a press conference with the love of my life by my side in front of the cameras. He’s used to being the silent support waiting for me as soon as the last flash bulb has gone off but this time I insisted he be by my side as this is a joint venture and it happened because it was his idea. Raj is someone so special I was nervous for him and his baptism of flashbulb frenzy. I shouldn’t have been because when he’s by my side I just feel so calm and so happy and yesterday was no different.
So yesterday was a huge celebration for me as recently I’ve just felt so in tune with everything and so happy. Shamita’s birthday was on Monday and Wednesday we were announcing our venture with the Rajasthan Royals. It’s been a great start to the week.
May every day continue like this!! Leaving for Goa tomorrow, the auction begins on 6th. Hope we get the players we want and keeping my fingers crossed. Wish me luck! 
Rushing now, will keep you posted…
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February 5th, 2009 at 5:13 am
Let me be the first to comment on this post. As I have said before, congrats on getting the stake in the team, and best of luck for you all! You even followed my advice and posted some pictures in it! It was my advice, right?
February 5th, 2009 at 5:18 am
i am wishing all the best to u and Rajasthan Royals….
February 5th, 2009 at 7:32 am
Goodluck !
February 5th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Great news, now we all know which team us fans will be following!
Good luck with the auction, hope u get the players u want!
February 5th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
सबसे पहले तो मैं आपको बधाई देना चाहूँगा …..ढेर साड़ी बधाईयाँ….
और हाँ कुछ बताना भी चाहूँगा …..
मैं आपका बचपन से दीवाना था …..फैन तो नही कह सकता …
मुझे लाइफ में दो ही बन्दों ने लुभाया …..
एक देव आनंद साहब और एक आप शिल्पा शेट्टी …..
मैं आपकी फोटो अपने कमरे में रखता था ….आपकी एक फोटो हमेशा मेरी किताब में राखी रहती थी ….आपका फिगर कमाल का है …
पता है आपकी शक्ल से मिलती जुलती लड़की से मुझे प्यार हो गया ….तब मैं 10th में था ….आप बहुत खूबसूरत हैं …एक टाइम था जब मुझे आप से प्यार हो गया …..फिर आपकी फिल्मे आना कम हो गई …..आज भी आप जैसा कोई नही …..आप निहायत ही खूबसूरत , हसीन , sexy हैं …आप जैसी लड़की आज तक नही देखि …दिल से यही दुआ करता हूँ कि आप हमेशा खुश रहे ….. और हमेशा कामयाब हो …हमेशा सोचता था कि अपने दिल कि ये बात आपसे कहूं कभी …और आज आपकी इस वेबसाइट ने ये मौका दिया …शुक्रिया ….
आपका दीवाना / फैन
Anil Kant
Software Engineer, Delhi
February 6th, 2009 at 12:30 am
shilpa shetre namaskara
kateelu niddodi kola gu barpara ?
last time yillagu battitte
yireda ltulu bhashedu paterde
nice blog
yeere comment oduvara ?
February 7th, 2009 at 1:44 am
hey shilpa madam gain congrats !!
ur fan
Anil kant
http://www.meraapnajahaan.blogspot.com/
February 8th, 2009 at 6:33 am
I dont understand how slumdog millionaire is been accused of showing only th eslums. The slums of late india was shown. Yes cluture of india was not presented and could have been presented in better ways. But do you think today’s bollywood movies are showing this. Todays bollywood movies are not even soothing to the eyes. Life in a metro which shows extra marital affairs, is that culture of india? Heronies naked and nude is that culture of india? KANK (Kabhi alvida) is that culture of india? New release Dev D, dont know wht tha fuss is all about.Is that culture of India. no. These are not the cultureof india. But india and indians becoming and adapting the culture of western countires to become one.
Slumdog apart from the slums is a wonderful love story of jamal and latika, which is not seen by the bollywood highlight. If the same was to be directed by an indian director would have been the talk of appreciation in every indians mouth. But since a british director brought in the flim and also won accolades for it. Its in bollywood eyes insulting. People like anil kapoor does a flim with excellence and accepts a flim not without a reason and only if worthwhile. A senior actor knows what he does.Thats true acting. Not being in a room showing off bodies.
I really cant understand. I would request, please change the looks of indian cinema first and then pinpoint an outsiders persona of india.
April 5th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Shilpa and Shamita are really great! May God bless them!
May 6th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
शिल्पा सच है कोई तुम्हारे जैसा नहीं है…आज तुम स्टार हो शायद पहुंच से दूर हो…शायद क्या यही सच है…तुम से एक गुज़ारिश है…जब तुम्हारी उम्र हो जाएगी…तो तुम राजनीति में आ जाना…और सुनों किसी दो पैसे की पार्टी मत join कर लेना…क्यों की तुम्हें वोटो की कोई कमी नहीं रहेगी…जिसका वोट चाहोंगी मिल जाएगा…बस एक बार हस के दिखा देना……खुश रहों
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:05 am
Hello Ms Shilpa,
See there is again Indians suffering from Racism. I want you on channels to raise your voice against this for Indian students. I myself is a victim of this in Germany . I request you because you have felt the hurt. As you are a star it will be highlighted. I have seen many stars but not you on channels. I was searching for you. If this doesn’t stop here it will go on.
I pledge you for this.
Looking forward for you on channel and news.
Jai Hind.
June 30th, 2009 at 11:17 am
hi
August 4th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
hi
August 30th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Hi shilpa how are u. I like ur page, but there are really few of ur pics why?