SRK wants removal of VAT from entertainment industry
Mumbai (PTI): Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan on Tuesday demanded that Value Added Tax and service tax on the entertainment industry be abolished and industry status be conferred to it.
It has become necessary to bring in entertainment industry under the 'concurrent list' so that it can be governed under central rules and enjoy tax concessions announced by the government from time to time, Khan said in a statement here.
At present, the entire entertainment and film industry comes under state government' s jurisdiction as a result of which, it has not been able to enjoy the already conferred dejure industry status on it.
Shahrukh Khan would release a study on the entertainment industry on Tuesday evening highlighting the need for the removal of VAT and service tax.
The study - 'The Entertainment & Media Hub' is done by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham).
Retaining the industry in the state government list deprives the tax concessions given by the Centre, Assocham said in its study.
According to the Assocham study, the media and entertainment sector would cross a turnover of Rs 1 lakh crore by 2011-12 from Rs 44,000 crore now.
The turnover of the television industry would grow by 22 per cent to Rs 51,900 crore by 2011-12 from Rs 19,100 crore, it said.
King Khan intends to set up Cricket Academy in Kolkatta
Shah Rukh Khan, Bollywood actor and the owner of Kolkata Knight Riders had a meeting with the chief minister, Mr Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee at Writers’ Buildings and articulated concern in locating a modern cricket academy in the city. In respond, the chief minister urged the actor to take some “initiatives” in the Film sector in the state.
Nevertheless both the chief minister and Shah Rukh were reluctant to disclose the details of the meeting, officials who were present assumed that a bundle of things were discussed, the main focal point was on the cricket academy and the Film Production in West Bengal.
A senior official clued-up “Shah Rukh proposed to set up a modern cricket academy in the state. The academy will be set up on the lines of Australian Cricket Academy in Melbourne. But the discussion was very informal as no formal proposal was submitted by Shah Rukh.”
It is learnt that the chief minister invited King Khan to empower in the film industry of the state principally in the production sector. Mr Bhattacharjee explained Shah Rukh about the Kolkata Film Festival (KFF) and he invited Shah Rukh to attend the next KFF listed to be detained in November.
Shah Rukh apprised the CM that Kolkatta has a lot of talent in this sector. He informed Mr Bhattacharjee that the cameraman of his film Chak De India was from Kolkata. He also mentioned if appropriate infrastructure could be developed here, local talents would have a better platform to establish their superiority. This piece of the meeting is measured to be significant because the state government has already invited term of interest from private partners to run West Bengal Film Development Corporation in a joint venture.
Big B’s comments on ‘Paanchvi Pass’ is excruciating and erroneous- alleges Siddhartha Basu
The data which experienced actor Amitabh Bachchan offered in his blog about 'Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain' hosted by Shah Rukh Khan fail to give a complete picture, alleged Siddhartha Basu, the producer of the TV quiz show.
'Mr. Bachchan is entitled to his views and we respect his opinion, whether we agree with it or not. The figures sent to him as used in the blog give an incomplete picture,' Basu remarked.
In his blog, the Big B have observed on Shah Rukh's spell in 'Paanchvi Pass' and questioned why 'despite the presence of the biggest name in the business', the show was showing a depleting performance as per Television Rating Points (TRPs).
''Paanchvi Pass', or as one rival channel executive sniggered, 'Paanchvi Fail', after its not too encouraging numbers, facing relative lower ratings, is what I wish to debate on,' wrote Amitabh.
Amitabh made spiteful similarities between himself and Shah Rukh as hosts of the popular game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC) which is no longer on air.
Basu, the creator behind both the shows, explained: 'With the exponential growth in TV sets and viewers, analysts have shown how each subsequent series of 'KBC' actually had a higher viewership than the earlier ones and 'KBC 3' with Shah Rukh had the highest number of viewers. This no reflection on the excellence of Mr. Bachchan's hosting of the show or Shah Rukh's wit and charm. I believe Shah Rukh makes a superb host of 'Paanchvi Pass', and his repartee, articulation, sense of humour and unmatched ability to think on his feet mark him out as a truly world class host.'
Separately from Amitabh's psychoanalysis that has provoked a lot of media attention, there has been guesswork that the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) matches have pretentious the popularity of 'Paanchvi Pass'.
Basu agrees that IPL has affected the show's viewership, saying: 'Yes, of course, all new shows launched during this period such as 'Paanchvi Pass', and running ones too have been hugely affected by the IPL. A truer picture of the response to the show would emerge after IPL as its telecast would continue for the full run of 36 episodes.'
Aamir names his Dog "Shahrukh" , now apologizes to SRK for it.
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan apologized for his blog entry where he said he had a dog named 'Shahrukh', alluring denigration from King Khan's fans and outrageous people in the Hindi film industry, putting an end to the blog storm.
Aamir told newsmen at the residence of yesteryears' Bollywood actor Shammi Kapoor: "I just wrote it out of humour and if it has hurt the feelings of mine or Shahrukh's fans then I apologise to all."
The actor also held that he shares a vigorous affiliation with Shah Rukh Khan. The actor had apparently claimed that he has a dog by the name of "Shahrukh".
The unfavorable remark had sent distress effect through the film industry. Reacting on
the episode, Shah Rukh had whispered: "Earlier, people used to name their children after famous people. Somebody naming a dog after a known person is a new beginning in that direction. I don't have a copyright over this name if used non-commercially."
Well done King Khan, as at all times, you have maintained your cool, that’s the method to put down the lid of the arrogant and supercilious who speak with two horns. These so called elegant people ought to bear in mind that they are in no manner greater than you.
Dog gets a Bachelors Degree from Ohio Northern University
In today's world nothing is strange enough right?
Ada, Ohio (AP) - A well-trained golden retriever will receive a bachelor's degree from Ohio Northern University today along with the rest of the graduating class.
Zeeke, a 1-year-old dog, will earn his bachelor's of science degree in canine companionship. The canine has spent thousands of hours training as a Canine Companion dog as part of a senior's honors project.
ONU President Kendall Baker said he believes this is the first time the university has ever awarded a diploma to an animal.
Zeeke has learned to pull a wheelchair, open doors and retrieve fallen objects.
Canine Companions for Independence places service dogs with people in need for free.
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