'Munni' too vulgar for National Games

"Munni Badnaam Hui" might be the rage, but not in Jharkhand. Sameera Reddy realised when she reached to perform this song for the 34th National Games in Ranchi.

The organisers of the show found the song to be too bawdy for such a solemn moment. The actress had no option but to perform her own song 'Tere Ishq Se Meetha Kuch Bhi Nahi'.
It was deemed less vulgar by authorities. A source present there said, "Sameera was performing for the ceremony in Ranchi.

She had rehearsed for Munni Badnaam Hui, but when she reached the venue, the organisers did not want her to shake a leg to this particular song.

They told her that it is too not appropriate for this function." Sameera was sporting enough to comply.

Vivek Oberoi to perform at National Games

Ranchi, Feb 12 – The 34th National Games will open here Saturday evening with Bollywood stars Vivek Oberoi, Amisha Patel and Sameera Reddy performing for the 33,000-strong audience. 

Jharkhand’s ace archer Deepika Kumari will light the Games’ flame, to be followed by a march past by the participating teams. 

Shweta Tiwari, winner of reality show ‘Big Boss 4′, will anchor the show while singer Sukhwinder Singh will croon his way with popular songs. 

A film on polio eradication is to be played at the opening ceremony. It is to be followed by a ‘polio walk’ — by volunteers sporting T-shirts with polio eradication message.

The three-hour extravaganza will also see performances by school children, a ‘Bihu’ dance by local tribal artistes and a fire dance by local artistes. There will also be a dazzling display of fireworks.

Jharkhand Governor M.O.H. Farook will formally inaugurate the Games in the presence of Chief Minister Arjun Munda and Toursim Minister Subodh Kant Sahay.

The sporting events will begin Sunday. Besides Ranchi, Dhanbad and Jamshedpur will also host many events. 

IANS

Kat, SRK, Bebo to jazz up the National Games

The opening ceremony of the 34th National Games to be held from February 12-26 in Ranchi, Jamshedpur and Dhanbad in Jharkhand, is going to have not just sportstars, but also our Bollywood ke sitare.

The games will have the presence of Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor, Lara Dutta, Priyanka Chopra, Tanushree Dutta, Imran Zahid, and many more from Tinseltown. The opening ceremony will see Kareena or Priyanka perform, while Kat will take to the stage during the closing ceremony on February 27.

Singer Sukhvinder Singh will also perform at the opening ceremony, while Shaan will croon at the closing ceremony. Shweta Tiwari will anchor the opening ceremony. An invitation for skipper and Ranchi resident Mahendra Singh Dhoni is also on the cards.

Upcoming actor Imran Zahid, who is from Bokaro, has also received a special invite. Says he, "This is for the first time that the National Games are being held in Jharkhand. Born in Bokaro, I feel proud to accept the invitation. I'd like to thank the chief minister and deputy CM for recognising me as a rising star from the state.

Ameesha to perform at National Games

Ameesha's all set to groove to her dance numbers for the National Games opening ceremony on Saturday.

Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif graced the National Games opening ceremony last year, this time it's Ameehsa Patel's chance to sway the audience as she performs at the opening ceremony of the 34th National Games.

She confirms, "Yes, I am performing at the opening ceremony of the National Games being held next Saturday. It's an honor." Busy rehearsing her best dance numbers Ameesha has postponed her other commitments.

Besides Ameesha, actor Vivek Oberoi and singer Sukhwinder Singh will also perform at the event, while television actress Shweta Tiwari will be the anchor for the evening.

However, for the closing ceremony, there are speculations that Katrina Kaif and singer Shaan will rock the scene. We'll keep you updated on that one.