Auto driver's son Faisal wins DID Li'l Masters 2

Faisal Khan, whose father earns his living by driving an autorickshaw, on Sunday (August 12) won the DID Li'l Masters Season 2.

The 13-year-old won the Master Blaster title, a trophy and walked away with a cash prize of Rs 10,00,000.

He won the crown by beating fellow contestants - seven-year-old Om Chetry from Assam who was on the No.2 position.

Indore boy Rohan Parkale, 12, came third and walked away with Rs.3,00,000.

Saumya Rai, 11, from Ranchi won the fourth slot, and seven-year-old Jeet Das from Kolkata landed on fifth. Both of them were given Rs.1,00,000 each as prize money.

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar came on the show to encourage the finalists and shared the first look of his forthcoming film Oh My God.

Marzi Pestonji and Geeta Kapur were in the judges panel, while Mithun Chakraborty was the Grand Master.

The final decision was made on the basis of public voting and this season got the maximum number of votes - 5,61,00000.

By Indo-Asian News Service

Who will play Mithun's sister: Ileana D'Cruz or Diana Penty

Buzz is that both actresses are vying for the role in Akshay Kumar's next, after Nargis failed to 'look' the part

Now that Nargis Fakhri is out of Akshay Kumar’s next action comedy, apparently Ileana D’Cruz, who was initially considered for the part, might return to the cast.

The Rockstar actress was reportedly dropped because she didn’t have the looks to be cast as Mithun Chakraborthy’s sister. However, word is that even model Diana Penty is in the race for the same role.

A reliable industry source tells us that self-proclaimed ‘well-wishers’ of Ileana have sent feelers to the production team. “Messages have been sent and calls have been made to the makers to sign Ileana. Moreover, they’re even saying that Nargis was never meant to be in the film. Besides, there’s also emphasis on how she’s the talent to watch out for,” explains our source.

If that’s not enough, there are also friends of Diana who are recommending her name as Akshay’s heroine in the film that is being produced by him and Himesh Reshammiya.

“Ever since the promos of her debut film have come out, Diana has been getting praise for her portions. On the basis of that, the makers are also being contacted to consider Diana for the part,” divulges our informer.

Now it remains to be seen who is eventually signed up to play Mithun’s sis. Especially, since the shooting is scheduled to start early next month. While neither of the actor-producers was available for comment, a well-placed source associated with the production maintained, “Yes, we have been getting feelers from Ileana’s and Diana’s end. We’ll finalise the heroine in a few days.”

Mamta Banerjee has worked hard: Mithun

Celeb brigade reacts to Mamta Banerjee's victory in West Bengal... 
 
Mithun Chakraborty : She deserves the thumping victory. She has worked hard. I completely empathise with her struggle to emerge a winner. Do you know she had got only one seat in the last Lok Sabha elections? I think it was the complacency, arrogance and over-confidence of others that worked to Mamta Banerjee's advantage.

Amole Gupte : More power to Didi!

Koena Mitra : Capricorn woman, Bengal's CM and a fighter who never lost patience. I am truly happy for her and her supporters. Hope Pashchim Bangla's new CM shows the magic that she has promised her believers for the future.

Rituparna Sengupta: Heartiest congratulations. May all her dreams and whatever she has envisaged for West Bengal come true. Riya Sen : I'm very happy for the poribartan (change) that Mamta Banerjee promises. She is tough and motivated in her fight against the CPM. And we've given her a chance to prove herself.

Pritish Nandy: Mamta's victory is historic. After almost 40 years a Communist government was overthrown and decimated by one adamant woman, who refused to be cowed down by the ruling regime's political might and their threats. Now the challenge is to make Bengal catch up with the rest of India and regain its past glory. Can she do it?

Tanushree Dutta: I'm not much into politics. But it is surprising to see that the CPM has given way to the Mamta regime by such a huge majority after a 35-year rule. Mamta is the first woman CM of Bengal. Change is always welcome. It opens up the possibility of a bright future.

Kumar Sanu: Yes, everybody needed a change. Mamtadi's honesty will speeden the process of Bengal's growth. And that's what we need.

Nandana Sen: I grew up in the era of Jyoti Basu. So this is a huge political and cultural change. It's the people's verdict and I've the greatest faith in the wisdom of our people. I'm extremely optimistic.

Amit Kumar: "Well, it's a historic win. Toppling a powerful Left government after 34 years. Great! Now we have to see how she anchors her government."

Indrani Dasgupta: I am happy with the new change. There's a lot of hope tucked onto Mamta Banerjee's government but it's also time the Left reconsiders and introspects their existing policies. Let the best for the State happen.

Raima Sen : I think it's a positive change.Hopefully we'll have a green Bengal.

Prosenjit: (Bengal's reigning superstar): It's a great success indeed and common people like us will expect some good work. Everyone who voted for her has a lot of faith in her.

Tanishtha Chatterjee : I think the younger people saw this change coming in West Bengal. In a democratic country, WB functioned as an autocracy. I hope the change is for the better and brings progress to the State. It is interesting that the change in the one-man rule in Bengal has come at a time when the Middle East is repudiating autocracy.

Anurag Basu : Friday the 13th will remain engraved in Buddha Babu (Jyoti Basu) and his party comrades' bitter memories for a long time. And they will try hard to make matters tough for Mamta Didi. It's a rough sea ahead for her. But the people of Bengal are filled with a new hope and will make sure her sailing is smooth.