Salman Khan arrived for IIFA in Sri Lanka but also will be shooting a Mursi over there!

Salman Khan MASALA News: Bollywood Super Star Salman Khan will be shooting a movie in Sri Lanka, Deputy Minister of Economic Development Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said.

The actor who arrived in Sri Lanka for the International Indian Film Awards (IIFA) has cancelled the shooting of his new movie in India titled Mursi and will begin shooting a movie in Sri Lanka next month.

Khan, who is the brand ambassador of the IIFA Charity Initiative, is active in supporting those who have been affected and displaced by the war in Sri Lanka.

Abeywardena also added that Khan had discussed this venture with the government and has been given the green light for his activities.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan And Family - Vivek Oberoi defended them in IIFA ceremony?

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan And Vivek Obroi MASALA News:  It’s no surprise that Vivek Oberoi’s ex flame Aishwarya Rai didn’t show up at the IIFA Awards 2010 as her father-in-law himself had sidelined the show owing to protests and turmoil despite him being the brand ambassador.

But when a certain Salman Khan spat sarcasm at Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwaray Rai Bachchan for not supporting the people in times of adversity, Vivek directly defended them even boldly taking their names.
Speaking to the reporters, Vivek went outspoken and said,

“You have to respect the fact that people have work for which they sometimes cannot turn up at events. It happens to each one of us. I know everyone wanted to see the Bachchan family in Colombo. They are being missed by the people of Sri Lanka as well as by everyone of us. Abhishek and Aishwarya have a film up for release and, trust me, there is a lot of work and stress during a release (of Raavan). So, give them a respite. I’m sure they would be missing being here too.”

So, what prompted Vivek to go ahead and take such a strong stance for someone who has always cold shouldered him? People may call it a gimmick or a bold publicity stint (and it may very well be so) but more than that the likelihood points towards the theorem that he’s desperate to regain a warm cordial relationship with the biggies like Ash or Salman.

He has been trying to leave no stone unturned to salvage something out of his sinking career and, while I am typing this article out, he must be hoping that the Bachchan brigade do acknowledge and appreciate his gestures.

Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan And Vivek Oberoi togehter at IIFA Awards?

Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan and Vivek Oberoi News: IIFA has taken up a project to rehabilitate captured child soldiers of Sri Lanka, who fought for the LTTE, back into normal life again through the game of football. The government is backing a project that aims at turning these child soldiers into future soccer stars of the island nation.

For this project the authorities have approached actors Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan and Vivek Oberoi.Interestingly, Vivek and Salman have had problems with each other since Vivek’s press conference few years ago where he accused Salman of harassing him with many phone calls.

As far as the Bachchan family is concerned, they are said to maintain their distance from Vivek post Aishwarya Rai’s wedding with Abhishek Bachchan.

Meanwhile, Hrithik, Salman bond
Salman threw a grand finale party at IIFA and his special guest was none other than Hrithik Roshan who dropped in for a while with wife Sussanne.

This meeting may set tongues wagging because of two reasons —Hrithik’s proximity with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman and Shah Rukh’s animosity towards each other. However, a source says, “Salman and Hrithik were staying in the same hotel and Sallu had invited everyone for his bash. It was just a courtesy visit from Hrithik and Sussanne.”

IIFA awards 2010 brief Overview about Bollywood Hot Celebrities And Superstars

IIFA Awards 2010 Overview News: The IIFA awards 2010 were held in Colombo, which enthralled the audiences in a massive manner.

The presence of big bollywood celebrities such as Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Bipasha Basu and Kareena Kapoor made the event an auspicious one.

But at the same time the absence of mega stars such as brand ambassador Amitabh Bachchan and the entire Bachchan family and superstar Shah Rukh Khan was equally felt.

Kareena Kapoor and Vidya Balan won the Best Performance in a Leading Role female for “3 Idiots” and “Paa” respectively.

“3 Idiots” also won the 11th edition of IIFA awards which ended on Sunday.