Do men prefer working wives?
July 31, 2008
RITU VERMA
With the dimension of family economics going through a sea change, a majority of men today prefer a working wife. Apart from contributing financially to a marriage, working women can relate to their husband in a better way as they also have to go through similar grilling at their workplace. A recent survey also claims that majority of men have no issues in sharing the title of breadwinner with their better half.
Amit Bajpai, sales and marketing manager says, “Especially in metros, where the standard of living is so high, a man would like to have a helping hand. Moreover, a working wife would understand the work pressure you are facing; you can talk to her about your work related problems. I think the working population has become more smart and sharp with the passage of time, as they have to deal with unique situations everyday.”
Model Manpreet Brar also thinks that metrosexual men prefer a working partner. “Generally, the mindset of a working woman is completely different from a house wife and she shares a better understanding with her man. Double income is another advantage. Obviously, with more earnings, you can have a better quality of life. In a situation where a guy decides to set up his own business or plans to study further post marriage, having an earning partner is a great help as she can take over the role of the primary earner in the family,” Manpreet added.
Changing economic realities have changed the attitude of masses. Men are no longer bothered with the fact that their partner has a heftier pay packet than their own.
Television actor Manish Goel says, “I really respect those women who are primary earners in their families and their husbands should be proud of them. Family is a vehicle with two wheels, one on both sides and its great if a couple can strike a balance. My wife is working for past 15 years. In our industry, we have hectic schedules and strange timings. As Poonam and I are in the same profession she understands the situation completely and does not crib about it. And the best part is that you get expensive gifts. Poonam always gives me something pricey on my birthday, which she knows I am planning to buy from long!”
New age couples do not think that the spouse who makes more money has more say in family, financial and other matters. Today men are not seeking somebody to dominate; they need a partner who can help them in making better decisions.
Anjali Sharama, a public relation executive says, “Right from our day to day expenses to long term investments my husband discusses everything with me as we have same priorities and understands the situation completely. He acknowledges my opinion and I really appreciate it. Marriage is certainly not about exercising the power; it’s about taking the right decision that is beneficial for the family. It is always better to seek advice from your partner because your spouse is the only one who can give you an unbiased suggestion.”
At the same time, we can’t forget that this lifestyle has increased the pressure on women. They really have to work in double shifts to strike a balance between work and home. Though it does affect one’s married life but there is always a way out.
Ajay Raina, lawyer says, “I got married last year and after a few months of our marriage, my wife started working. I think our relationship has enhanced since then. As both of us stay in office for eight-ten hours in a day, we value the time that we get to spend with each other. I don’t mind stepping into her shoes and cooking or cleaning sometimes. Moreover, I always try to make weekends very special for her.”
It is not only about spending time, it’s about spending quality time together. A relationship doesn’t depend on seeing each other but on the understanding, love and the bond you share.
Actor Rahul Dev discloses, “I spend half of my day with my make up man but I don’t have that zing with him. I have to travel a lot because of my work; still we try to keep that spark alive. I do several things at a time just to take out time for my family. If I am working till ten in night, I call up my wife and tell her that I will have dinner with her.”
Courtesy: TOI
Kiss ‘n’ tell the best one
July 31, 2008
LEENA GHOSH ,TNN
The pair worked their magic once in Pyaar Ke Side Effects, and Mallika Sherawat and Rahul Bose are doing it again in their upcoming Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam.
Rahul reportedly has four kissing scenes with Mallika in the movie. While the chemistry between the two actors in Pyaar Ke… impressed audiences and critics alike, their on-screen kiss left viewers wanting more. TOI finds out what it takes to get the smooch smack on.
Shahid Kapur-Kareena Kapoor, Jab We Met
Things might not be hot between this couple at the moment, but these stars sizzled with their kiss. The movie was a super hit and the kiss much talked about. While most real life couples fail to impress with their on-screen chemistry, these ex-lovers made it look like a piece of cake. “The kissing scene looked natural, but it wasn’t really necessary for the story,” says stylist Gouri Kapur. Actress Sharmila Mandre says that though the scene was good, “it didn’t leave a lasting impression”. Model Ritu Majumdar agrees, saying, “You can call that kiss cute, but not hot.”
Saif Ali Khan-Bipasha Basu, Race
The chemistry between the pair was so sizzling that there were rumours of an affair. Saif and Bipasha’s dare-bare and kissing scenes in Race made quite an impact on the audience. “It didn’t look like they were acting,” says Sharmila. “Their chemistry was superb and the scene looked very hot. Seeing them, you’d have thought Saif and Bipasha are actual lovers,” she says.
Mallika Sherawat-Emraan Hashmi, Murder
Their kisses and under-the-sheet scenes made more headlines than the movie itself. Mallika and Emraan took puckering up in Bollywood to a new level altogether and went on to become serial kissers themselves. “I was shocked at first to see the intimate scenes,” says Manoj P, a gym instructor. “But I appreciate the fact that they made the shot look so real and were unapologetic about it. It was about time Bollywood came of age and Murder made sure that happened,” he says. But Ritu found the kissing scene ugh. “It looked like they were eating each other up,” she says.
Hrithik Roshan-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Dhoom 2
There were a lot of ifs and buts about this scene and it didn’t make Pa Amitabh Bachchan too happy, but the Ash-Hrithik kiss certainly worked for the audience. “I think their kiss was one of the hottest in Bollywood. They’re both hot and made the scene look sensual,” says Ritu. Sharmila seconds the opinion, saying, “The scene was shot aesthetically and did not look vulgar as most other kisses do.”
Courtesy: TOI
Deepika confesses her love
July 31, 2008
ROSHNI K OLIVERA ,TNN
Eight months after her dream debut in Om Shanti Om, Deepika Padukone is raring to go.
The stunning model-turned-actress has shot for three films in this period and, on the personal front, there’s no more gossip doing the rounds. She’s very happy in her relationship with Ranbir Kapoor and is quite open about it. In an interview with BT Deepika spoke about matters close to her heart…
In your next film Bachna Ae Haseeno, Ranbir romances two other girls…
It was a great experience. We three girls didn’t really interact. But we did a music video for the film. That was the only time we shot together. It was great fun.
So does Ranbir get you at the end?
That I don’t know…
How do you deal with the attention he gets from girls and vice-versa?
He understands the profession I am in and I understand the profession that he is in. And it’s about trust.
Who’s more possessive?
We are both equally possessive.
Do you feel better now that you are open about your relationship and don’t have the paparazzi chasing you?
It’s easier in a certain way, yet it’s difficult. The main thing is that it’s not about hiding our relationship or wanting the world to know. It’s about being sure. And I think when you are sure and you truly are in love, why would you want to hide it?
When you came to Mumbai did you have a back-up plan just in case things in the glam world didn’t work out?
No. I was very sure of what I wanted to do. I didn’t know if I’d do well or not. I didn’t even know that I would get into films. I started getting a lot of assignments for endorsements in terms of print, ramp etc. I think Farah noticed one of my music videos with Himesh and sort of decided to take me in her film.
Now that you’ve got much appreciation and even bagged so many awards for the best debutante, are you feeling the pressure?
Not at all. I always say if you enjoy your work and enjoy the process of being part of a film, everything else will follow.
What’s the nicest compliment you have received?
Ah, well, that was when I met Husainji in London. He said when he looked into my eyes it was the first time he saw the stars, the sky and the universe.
You were on Rakhi Sawant Showz on Zoom TV. How was the experience?
Very nice. It was more like a conversation between two girls. Rakhi is very honest and always speaks her mind and that’s so good about her. Before I was signed for Om Shanti Om, I used to go to the same dance class as her. We were never introduced and I was just a model then. She came up to me one day and said, “I’ve heard Farah is considering you for her film. I don’t know you well but I’m sure you are extremely talented.” That gave me a lot of confidence.
Courtesy: TOI
Olmert to resign as Israeli prime minister
July 31, 2008
Ehud Olmert’s announcement on Wednesday night to cede leadership in September could spur a party shake-up and a shakier peace process.
By Joshua Mitnick.
Tel Aviv – Buckling under the weight of multiple corruption investigations, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says he will resign after his Kadima Party chooses a successor in a vote set for September.
The surprise announcement, made in an televised address to the nation on Wednesday evening from his residence in Jerusalem, is likely to ratchet up the calls for early elections – and throw peace talks with the Palestinians and the Syrians off kilter for at least the next two months.
“The moment has arrived for me to make a decision,” Mr. Olmert said. “The smear campaign being waged against me these days has raised a question that I cannot and will not avoid. What is more important: my private justice or the public good?”
After about 2-1/2 years in office, the announcement shifts attention to Foreign Minister Tzippi Livni and Transportation Minister Shaul Mofaz, the two leading candidates in the Kadima Party leadership battle. Analysts say it’s not clear that they’ll be able hold together the ruling coalition.
The decision is in the hands of about 70,000 registered members of the centrist party, set up in 2005 by former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. Polls which once favored Ms. Livni seem to be shifting toward Mr. Mofaz, a former army chief of staff, who some analysts say is backed by Olmert.
“It’s very difficult to say. It’s not clear what’s going on in Kadima,” says Gabriel Sheffer, a Hebrew University political science professor. “Some people say Mofaz has the advantage, and some people say it’s Livni.”
While Livni is considered more dovish, Mofaz is known as a security hawk.
Whoever wins will have a grace period of about a month to shore up commitments from new coalition partners. If they fail, Israeli law requires elections within 45 days. Such a scenario would favor the center-right Likud Party leader Benjamin Netanyahu, who currently enjoys a wide advantage over Livni, Mofaz, or Defense Minister Ehud Barak, the leader of the center-left Labor Party, according to a public opinion poll conduced by Israel’s Channel 10 News.
Despite the resignation, Olmert has demonstrated remarkable political survival skills. And although he weathered successive waves of public outrage over his handling of the 2006 Lebanon War, he emerged considerably weakened.
In recent weeks, Olmert became the focus of a graft and bribery investigation, prompting a growing number of political allies to call for his resignation. The corruption inquiries exposed the Israeli prime minister to accusations that his positions in peace negotiations were calculated to deflect criticism from the criminal accusations – making it increasingly difficult to function.
In Washington, the State Department said Olmert’s eventual departure from his post would not affect US efforts to broker some kind of peace agreement with the Palestinians by the end of the year.
“The Israelis will work out their own politics,” spokesman Sean McCormack told the Associated Press. “We are going to look forward to working with all responsible Israeli leaders in the government, whether it is this government or some future government. I’m just not going to comment on their politics.”
Even Arab negotiators in Syria and the Palestinian territories had remarked that Olmert’s political capital had sunk so low that he was no longer a suitable partner for negotiations.
“Every day the burden of finishing work is enormous,” says Gideon Doron, a Tel Aviv University political science professor. “It doesn’t matter if the accusations are unfounded, he has had to fight more and more and more. It was like a tsunami. He lost his base of legitimacy.”
Courtesy: The Christian Science Monitor
Satisfaction guaranteed
July 31, 2008
By Abdulla Mahmood.
Mukhbiir’s producers are so confident of the brilliance of this espionage thriller that they are willing to return your money if you don’t enjoy it.
One marketing tactic that FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) companies employ is the money-back policy. If you are dissatisfied with the product’s quality or performance, your money is returned.
Now, surprisingly, this tactic has been introduced to Bollywood. Makers of the latest spy thriller, Mukhbiir, are offering to return the cost of the ticket if you are unsatisfied with the film! Such a thing is unheard off in the cinema business. Either Mukhbiir’s producers are very confident of their film or are just trying to gain some attention.
Hyderabad-based producer, Sudhish Rambhotla of Colorchips New Media, along with the distributors, Pyramid Saimira came up with the novel money-back scheme.
However, the scheme is restricted to the Indian public. The ticket price minus the entertainment tax will be refunded to the first 5,000 people who ask for it. All they need to do is post their tickets to the producer’s office in Hyderabad.
The makers’ confidence
Mukbiir is directed by Mani Shankar, who started his career on a promising note with 16 December, but then made the over-the-top, special-effects-driven Rudraksh, which flopped despite big names such as Sanjay Dutt, Bipasha Basu and Suniel Shetty were in starring roles.
Mukbiir has Sameer Dattani in the lead role. “Mukbiir is about a young man who chooses to live life at razor’s edge. He is a spy who is working undercover in an underworld organisation. It is a gripping emotional, action film that is going to strike a chord with audiences,” says the confident Shankar about his new film. Meanwhile, Rambhotla has made sure that the film’s title is in sync with numerological beliefs. He changed the film’s title from Mukhbir to Mukhbiir. But, if the makers of the film are so confident of the script, why bother adding the extra letter?
Ready to take off?
Dattani’s first film was Rajshri Productions’ Uff Kya Jadoo Mohabbat Hai, but the film wasn’t magical in the least. But Dattani’s handsome looks have kept him in circulation. He’s acted in Pyar Mein Twist, Corporate, Life Mein Kabhi Kabhi and Dhoom Dhadaka. Except for Corporate, where the other stars in the film hogged the limelight, his films have all failed. Undoubtedly, Mukhbiir is Dattani’s best bet. This, however, is a complex role.
When asked if he has delivered the goods, Dattani said, “I can’t judge my own performance.
You will have to watch the film to know more about my role and performance”.
Supporting team and controversies
The film also has Raima Sen and a formidable supporting cast, which includes Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Om Puri, Rahul Dev, Sushant Singh and Alok Nath.
Mukhbiir was also embroiled in controversy. Pritish Nandy Communications (PNC) attempted to stall the release of the film because Shankar has not returned the signing amount he was given for two films that have now been shelved. But Rambhotla is unfazed by PNC’s charges as this film is his own production. He claims that Shankar’s stand-off with PNC needs to be solved differently. So, the film is being released, after all.
And hopefully, this will be remembered as one of Bollywood’s first few spy thrillers rather than the first movie with a money-back guarantee.
Courtesy: GulfNews
Recreating the magic
July 31, 2008
By Abdulla Mahmood
Rajnikanth’s back. And in Kuselan, a remake of the Malayalam film Katha Parayubol, the Tamil superstar dons 10 snazzy looks.
After last year’s hit film Sivaji, South Indian superstar Rajnikant is back with Kuselan. Although Rajnikant is not the lead character, he certainly does make his presence felt and that’s why Kuselan is one of the most anticipated South Indian films of the year.
Remake formula
Kuselan is a remake of the runaway hit Malayalam film Katha Parayumbol. We will see Rajnikant and Pasupathy reprise the roles of Mamooty and Sreenivasan. The film is about two friends – a barber and a superstar.
When Rajnikant watched the original film, he was so impressed with the story that he wanted to remake it immediately. Director P. Vasu was asked to adapt the original film. And Vasu has also extended Rajnikant’s role and added a lot of commercial elements to the plot to satisfy Rajnikant’s innumerable fans. Vasu also adapted Malayalam blockbuster Manichitrathazhu into Chandramukhi (that was remade as Bhool Bhulaiyya in Hindi) at the request of Rajnikant, and the film went on to become one of the highest-grossing films in Tamil cinema.
Evergreen onscreen
Rajnikant surprised everyone by reinventing himself with his trendy look in Sivaji. In Kuselan too, he dons some hip costumes. And the superb make-up helps Rajnikant look very young. He will be seen in ten snazzy costumes in Kuselan’s extravagant songs. And he has his daughter Soundarya to thank for this fresh look. She has helped design his costumes and worked on his look. She has been doing this since Rajnikant starred in Chandramukhi.
Other star attraction
Though Kuselan is promoted as a Rajnikant flick, there is no doubt that the show stealer will be the highly-talented Pasupathy. The star was brilliant in Veerumandi and Veyyil. The seasoned actress Meena is cast as Pasupathy’s wife in the film while the glam quotient will be provided by the hot and happening Nayanthara.
This is Nayanthara’s third film with Rajnikant. She was also paired with him in Chandramukhi and Sivaji. Helping Kuselan’s cause further is G.V. Prakash’s (A.R. Rahman’s nephew) melodious music.
Kuselan will be released in Telegu and Bollywood fans can look forward to the original Malayam film, which is being remade in Hindi, as Billo Barber. The movie will be directed by Priyadarshan and stars Shah Rukh Khan and Irfan Khan.
For now though, Rajnikant fans can savour the return of their favourite star with Kuselan until Rajnikant’s much-anticipated sci-fi flick Robot releases in 2009.
Courtesy: GulfNews
Fingers crossed
July 31, 2008
By Abdulla Mahmood
After their debut films flopped, Aryeman Ramsay and Sayali Bhagat are hoping for a hit with Good Luck.
A lot of newcomers join Bollywood with the hope of making it big, but lady luck only smiles at a chosen few. The rest have to wait for another opportunity to prove themselves. With Aditya Datta’s Good Luck, Aryeman Ramsay and Sayali Bhagat are hoping for some good fortune following disastrous starts in their careers with Family and The Train respectively.
Second opportunity
Aryeman is the son of popular producer Keshu Ramsay, who made a series of Khiladi flicks with Akshay Kumar before launching Aryeman in Family. The film bombed and Aryeman was almost written off. Being the son of producer Keshu Ramsay has its advantages. Aryeman got a second chance in Good Luck – after all, the film is produced by his uncle Karan Ramsay. “My debut film may not have worked, but I hope Good Luck brings me some good luck,” says Aryeman. It is not only Aryeman, but also Bhagat who will need the luck as she disappeared from the scene after The Train, where she had the hugely popular dance track Woh Ajnabee. She also did an item number in Halla Bol but that did not leave much of an impression on audiences.
Third time lucky?
Compared to the lead pair, Datta was luckier the first time around as his Emraan Hashmi musical Aashiq Banaya Apne did reasonably well, thanks to Himesh Reshammiya’s fabulous score. But his second flick, Dil Diya Hai, flopped. So is he expecting to be third time lucky? “Good Luck is a musical comedy and I expect the film to relaunch Aryeman’s career,” says Datta. Initially, Nisha Kothari was signed to play the lead heroine until she was ousted from the project for acting pricey. Without confirming or denying Kothari’s association with project, Datta is happy that he signed Bhagat purely because of her professional approach. Besides Datta, popular singer-actor Lucky Ali makes a comeback in Good Luck after the 2000’s Kaante, Sur and Kasak.
Lucky kisses
After locking lips with Hashmi in The Train, Bhagat vowed not to repeat her passionate onscreen kisses. However, she kisses Aryeman umpteen times in Good Luck. So what led to the change of heart? “Good Luck’s script demands those kisses and they are an integral part of its storyline,” says Bhagat.
Good Luck is about aspiring singer Vicky (Aryeman) who is having a spell of bad luck until he accidentally kisses Saba (Bhagat) at a party. Vicky’s luck changes for the better as he is immediately signed by music baron Tarun (Ali). But Saba loses her job and her luck worsens.
On the advice of a tarot card reader (Archana Puran Singh), Saba is supposed to kiss Vicky again to turn her luck back around. She then kisses everyone from a cop (Sarat Saxena) to a gigolo (Ranvir Shorey).
Courtesy: GulfNews
Home entertainment for couch potatoes
July 31, 2008
By Cyril Pinto, Editor, e+
There will be blood
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano and Dillon Freasier
A period epic, set in the early days of California’s oil boom, There Will Be Blood has been hailed as a masterpiece, fetching Day-Lewis the Academy and Bafta Best Actor Awards. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the story is based on the book Oil! by Upton Sinclair.
The movie begins in 1898, revealing a lone prospector Daniel Plainview (Day-Lewis) desperately trying to find an ore of silver in a pit. It so happens that Plainview strikes oil, triggering in him a passion to acquire more oilfields.
By 1911, Plainview is a moderately successful oilman. But the likeable character has metamorphosed into a calculating opportunist who will go to any lengths to accumulate as much wealth as possible.
Tipped by Paul Sunday (Paul Dano) that his family ranch in Little Boston sits on one of the biggest oil reservoirs, Plainview and H.W., his 11-year-old “son and partner” (Freasier), head for the arid farm.
Plainview glibly persuades the Sunday family to lease him the land, but the deal is reached only after Eli Sunday (also played by Dano) figures out that it could fulfil his dream of building a church.
Finally Plainview does become a tycoon to be envied, but is it worth the price he has to pay?
Day-Lewis’ intense performance eclipses the parts of the rest of the cast, but Dano manages to create an impact as an obsessed preacher.
This is a DVD you’ve got to watch.
The game plan
Cast: Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson and Madison Pettis
Joe Kingman is a quarterback in the NFL team The Rebels, a committed teamplayer who has always steered his side to victory. So what if he’s got an ego as big as a football? So what if all he wants to do is rave about himself? It’s a privilege that a celeb is entitled to.
A single guy, he has a large peaceful personalised pad with all the creature comforts. His photos are positioned at key places and there’s a room reserved for awards and trophies. If he ever grows tired of admiring his likeness, there are images of Elvis Presley he could turn to.
One day, a young girl lands on his doorstep, claiming to be his daughter. No it’s not a joke, she has a birth certificate that has his name on it. Nine years ago Kingman had been attached to someone so it’s difficult to deny paternity. And anyway, the eight-year-old Peyton (Pettis) is seeking shelter for a month only, as her mother has gone on a short charity trip to Africa. Kingman will have to make temporary adjustments.
The Game Plan is a family-friendly comedy, with the charismatic wrestler-turned-actor and the cute, confident Pettis good at their turns.
It ends predictably but you’ll enjoy the
Courtesy: GulfNews
Iraqi athletes win last-minute entrance to Games
July 31, 2008
Christa Case Bryant.
One good thing happened for Iraq this week: It won the right to send a team to the Olympics.
After last-minute negotiations in Switzerland, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday reversed a decision made this spring to suspend Iraq from participation. While the move comes too late for most of the country’s seven Olympic team members to enter their respective events, the fact that sprinter Dana Hussein and discus thrower Haider Nasir will bear the Iraqi flag in Beijing has boosted spirits in Baghdad.
“Sport is really important for us in Iraq right now,” government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh told the Associated Press at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. “It brings the people together.”
Iraq had disbanded its national Olympic committee over allegations of corruption – a move that led the IOC to cite political interference. But Iraqi officials in Lausanne pledged to hold elections for a new committee by November, which apparently satisfied IOC officials enough to clear the way for Iraq’s participation in Beijing.
The deadline for Mr. Nasir and Ms. Hussein, whom the Monitor profiled in April, to be entered in the Games is Wednesday.
IOC President Jacques Rogge said he looked forward to seeing the Iraqi flag in Beijing, praising Iraqi officials for coming to the decision.
Courtesy: The Christian Science Monitor
Test cricket is the real deal, says Tanvir
July 31, 2008
By Alaric Gomes, Senior Reporter.
Dubai: Sohail Tanvir, one of the stars of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has come out strongly in support of Test cricket.
“Proving yourself as a player in Tests is what really counts. The one-day version and the Twenty-20 craze is just chill and fun,” Tanvir told Gulf News.
The 23-year-old all-rounder was all the rage when he held his poise and calm to score the winning run and lead the Rajasthan Royals to victory in the final of the IPL last month.
Tanvir is on a short visit to the UAE where he will be a guest on the ‘Nadia Khan Show’ on Dubai-based Geo TV on Friday.
Speaking enthusiastically about the game and the role of Test cricket Tanvir continued: “If if you are ranked as a player, it is solely based on your performance in Test cricket.
“The other versions are meant to entertain the crowds who come to watch sixes, boundaries, catches and wickets. It’s all a part of the entertainment in cricket.
“You are out there for a few hours and you get to enjoy all aspects of the game in a limited time frame,” he said.
“The real thing of course is Test cricket.”
Tanvir made his Test debut against India in November last year, scoring 17 runs and taking five wickets in the two matches he played.
Playing under pressure
“I enjoy playing against India due to the pressure on the players all the time. It is really tough on the players,” Tanvir stated.
With just two Tests under his belt, Tanvir is eagerly looking forward to the series against India this winter.
“So far, I have done well in the one-dayers and the T-20 version of the game. Unfortunately, I did not get too many chances in Tests. The series against India will be a good chance to prove what I am capable of in that form of cricket,” Tanvir stated.
“I am comfortable in all forms of the game, but it is Test cricket that I would love to prove myself now.”
Tanvir also played in the final of the Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa where India beat Pakistan by five runs.
High price: Feeling like a million
Riding on his success in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Pakistani cricketer Sohail Tanvir feels he is worth more than a million.
“I have two or three very lucrative offers from other IPL franchises, but there is time for me to make a decision on which team offer I will take up for next year,” Tanvir told Gulf News.
Though he was picked up for just $100,000 by the Rajasthan Royals, Tanvir went on to prove his worth by becoming the highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 22 scalps from 11 matches to walk away with the IPL’s ‘Purple Cap’.
“I know I am worth much more. And based on my performances, I think I can easily get a million dollars, if not more,” Tanvir stated.
“Now cricket is no longer about big names like it was a decade before. It is about how you perform each time you are out on the field.”
Courtesy: GulfNews