Shah Rukh Khan is worried over IPL
April 12th, 2008Shah Rukh Khan the owner of IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders is worried over problems with IPL.
In an interview to the Kolkata News Paper ABP - Ananda Bazar Patrika he said - ““I never thought so many problems would crop up when I bought Knight Riders. I was not prepared for these circumstances. I do not want to blame any organisation or association. But, a rosy picture, removed from reality, was painted to me.”
According to SRK, he was given an “unreal and rosy” picture about the IPL by Lalit Modi and team when he had decided to take the plunge into this megabuck tournament. What has taken him completely off-guard is the response to his team’s matches at the Eden Gardens.
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“I’m quite disappointed with ticket sales of the first day. I was really surprised that only 237 tickets had been sold at the counter. I am truly finding it difficult to accept this. I have never, till date, requested my fans to go and see my films. I am a bit surprised as to why, despite keeping the ticket prices low, people are not showing any interest,” a puzzled SRK said.
We don’t think SRK has much reason to worry about - people will definitely turn-up for the match. What is required at the moment for IPL to correct their adamant and arrogant media property approach. Someone should rise up to the occasion and prevent Lalit and his act of greed in trying to monopolize the media. And with Media coverage anything and everything is possible.
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