Jul 28 2010

Bally Chohan Update – Bollywood actor Ravi Baswani passes away

Category: Blog — admin @ 12:21 pm

Bally Chohan Dubai says that Bollywood actor Ravi Baswani passed away in Shimla, India on Tuesday evening following a massive heart attack. Ravi Baswani was in Shimla on location hunt for his directorial debut film. Ravi Baswani came into limelight with the role of a photographer in the Sudhir Mishra film Janne Bhi Do Yaaron.  

Bally Chohan says that Ravi Baswani’s colleagues in bollywood have described Baswani as kind and encouraging person who was known for his fantastic sense of humour.  Ravi Baswani in an interview to Man’s World magazine had said that ‘He would have become a legend like James Dean if in case he had died soon after the release of Janne Bhi Do Yaaron.”

The director of his most remembered film Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, Kundan Shah remembers Baswani as a fantastic actor and a great human being. Kundan Shah went on to say that Ravi Baswani had a great career ahead of him however he could not adjust to the bollywood industry.

Ravi Baswani’s co-actor in “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron”, Naseeruddin Shah said that he had a very close friendship with Ravi Baswani. Shah still remembers the days when they were working together on developing script for developing a Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron – 2. They shared memories of those good old days of working together in Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron.

Sudhir Mishra, another colleague of Baswani and a bollywood filmmaker describe late Ravi Baswani as an extremely mischievous and talented person.  Sudhir Mishra used to stay with Ravi Baswani, David Dhawan and Aloknath in the same building after he moved to Mumbai during early 80s. Sudhir Mishra had some great memories of the time spent with Ravi Baswani during those days and feels like he has lost a part of him with the passing away of Ravi Baswani. Sudhir Mishra went on to say that his friend late Ravi Baswani gave standing ovation of Mishra’s film Hazaaron Khwaishe Aisi.

Ravi Baswani has worked in many bollywood movies. Some of them are:

Monsoon (2006)
Anthony Kaun Hai (2006)
Yun Hota to kya Hota (2006)
Bunty Aur Babli (2005)
Pyar Tune Kya Kia (2001)
Chal Mere Bhai (2000)
Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai
Chota Chetan (1998)
Laadla (1994)
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993)
Love 86 (1986)
Ab Aayega Mazaa (1984)
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron (1983)
Chashme Buddoor (1981)

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Jul 22 2010

Bally Chohan Congratulates Muttiah Muralitharan

Category: Sports — admin @ 3:39 pm

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) congratulates Muttiah Muralitharan on becoming first cricketer in the history of test cricket to take 800 test wickets.  His 800th wicket was that of Pragyan Ojha, on the last day of first test match against India at Galle, Srilanka.

Bally Chohan Dubai says that Muttiah Muralitharan has earlier trapped Harbhajan Singh leg before wicket to take its tally to 799 wickets. However he had to wait for very long time to get the 800th wicket.

Before the start of his final test match Muttiah Muralitharan needed eight more wickets to reach tally of 800 test wickets in test cricket, the feat no one has achieved before. As updated Muttiah Muralitharan has already announced his retirement from Test Cricket post first test match against India at Galle.

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) feels that Muttiah Muralitharan started his run to 800 wickets in a style with the wicket of Sachin Tendulkar.  His tally of 5 for 63 in the first innings played major role in deciding first test match of the series in favour of Srilanka.

It started to look as if Lasith Malinga will deny Muttiah Muralitharan chance of reaching the magic figure of 800 wickets. Muttiah Muralitharan struck back and took three wickets in the second innings to the delight of everyone in Srilanka.

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Jul 21 2010

Bally Chohan Entertainment – Lindsay Lohan sent to Jail

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Bally Chohan says that Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan who has been convicted  for violating parole after she was caught drunk driving was taken in handcuffs from a Beverly Hills courtroom. Lindsay Lohan has been sentenced 90-days jail term.

Bally Chohan Dubai UAE says that the Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan was chased by TV helicopters while she was being taken to prison by police. Lindsay Lohan was dressed in jeans and black jacket. She will be kept at the correctional facility at Lynwood in the southern outskirts of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s spokesman Steve Whitmore informed media persons that Lindsay Lohan was extremely cooperative while she was being taken to Lynwood jail shortly after 17:00 hrs.  The court was filled with media persons and also Lindsay supporters. Lindsay Lohan, 24 appeared at the court before Justice Marsha Revel to report for her sentence. Lindsay Lohan was accompanied by her lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley. However the media and public in general was expecting attorney to the stars Robert Shapiro to accompany her at the court.

The court witnessed some emotional scenes. Michael Lohan, father of Lohan Lindsay was seen shouting “We love you Lindsay!” One of her fan was seen wearing T-shirt with Lohan’s picture and the inscription “Linnocent.” She was greeted by her fans in the court with gold confetti in her path.

Justice Marsha Revel did not wasted much time in confirming the 90-days sentence she has already imposed. The 90 days sentence was imposed by Justice Revel on 6th July to Lindsay Lohan for violating parole following DUI conviction in the year 2007.

Lindsay Lohan has been convicted for missing almost seven classes of her 90-days mandatory in-patient substance abuse program. Bally Chohan Dubai UAE says that Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan as all in tears during her earlier court appearances. However Lohan was much composed and resigned during he court appearance on Tuesday.

Bally Chohan Dubai says that none of the usual luxuries will be available to Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan at the Century Regional Detention Facility. Lindsay Lohan started her career in Hollywood as child star and in the beginning was considered to be a serious star in the making. Jail authorities will be working overtime to protect Lindsay Lohan from any kind of violence common behind bars. 

Bally Chohan Dubai UAE however believes that the actual time served in prison by Lindsay Lohan could be much less than the actual sentence. Bally Chohan says that the media is expecting Lindsay Lohan to be freed after spending one fourth of her awarded sentence. She might be freed after spending few weeks.

Lindsay Lohan’s sentence is being reviewed by the Sheriff’s Department.

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Jul 18 2010

Bally Chohan Cricket – Salman Butt is Pakistani captain now

Category: Sports — admin @ 12:50 pm

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) says that Salman Butt has been appointed as captain of Pakistan cricket team in place of Shahid Afridi Salman Butt will take charge of Pakistani cricket team for next week’s second and final test against Australia. Second test between Australia and England will be played at Headingley, England.

Pakistan cricket board has appointed Salman Butt as captain for the upcoming test series against England also. The four test match series against England will start later this month. The first test match of the series will be played at Trent Bridge on 29th July 2010.

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) says that Shahid Afridi informed Pakistani Cricket Board that he is no longer interested to lead Pakistan team in test matches. Shahid Afridi also suggested name of Salman Butt as Pakistan cricket team captain. Pakistan cricket board appointed Salman Butt as capital for next five test matches and also appointed Kamran Akmal as his deputy.  Australia defeated Pakistan by 150 runs in the first test match of the series between Australia and Pakistan.  Salman Butt was the top scorer from Pakistani side scoring 63 and 92 runs respectively in both innings. Shahid Afridi while addressing post match press conference informed media persons that Salman Butt is the best choice for Pakistan to take over captaincy from him.

Shahid Afridi informed media persons that he is very much impressed by the maturity shown by Salman Butt.  Salman Butt will be Pakistan cricket team’s seventh captain in three years.

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) says that Pakistani cricket team fans and media were taken aback by the sudden decision of Shahid Afridi to quit as captain of Pakistani cricket test team. However the Pakistani cricket team manager has appreciated Shahid Afridi for his decision since the decision is based on truth.

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) would like to congratulate Salman Butt on becoming captain of Pakistani cricket team and wish him all the best for upcoming series against England.

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Jul 15 2010

Bally Chohan Congrats Yuvraj Singh for his Century

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Bally Chohan congrats Yuvraj singh for his come back.

Yuvraj Singh marked his return to form with a sparkling century but a batting disaster left the Indians on their knees at close on an eventful second day of the warm-up game against Sri Lanka Board President’s XI at the Colts Cricket Club here on Wednesday.

Replying to the home team’s mammoth first innings total of 514 for nine declared, the Indians were bundled out for 291 at stumps with Ajantha Mendis scalping six for 67.

The Indians trail by 223 runs and the home team has the option of enforcing a follow-on when the third and final day’s play begins on Thursday.

Gambhir (89) missed out on his hundred but Yuvraj Singh scored a measured 118 (154b, 11×4, 6×6) as the duo shared a 143-run stand for the fifth wicket to save India from a precarious 80 for four.

But once the partnership was broken by Mendis, it was only a matter of time before the Indians were bowled out short of 300.

Early blows

It was paceman Chanaka Welegedara who struck the early blows by accounting for Virender Sehwag (18) and Rahul Dravid (11).

Mendis then began weaving his magic and his first victim was Sachin Tendulkar (4), who fell leg-before.

V.V.S. Laxman’s stay was cut short as Mendis had him caught by ‘keeper Prassana Jayawardene, leaving India tottering at 80 for four.

Gambhir, who had been holding one end up brilliantly, then found an able ally in Yuvraj.

It was Mendis again who separated the pair by getting Gambhir.

Young offie Sachithra Sananayake then struck two telling blows when he dismissed M.S. Dhoni and then ended Yuvraj’s entertaining innings.

Mendis then quicky wrapped up the innings by sending back Ishant Sharma and Pragyan Ojha.

Earlier, Sri Lanka resumed its innings at 432 for five and added 82 runs before declaring.

The scores: Sri Lanka BP XI 514 for nine declared (U. Tharanga 110, R. Thirimanne 66, T. Kandamby 101, T. Samaraweera 102, D. Chandimal 47 not out, P. Ojha five for 153) vs the Indians 291 (G. Gambhir 89, Yuvraj Singh 118, A. Mendis six for 67

Source: The Hindu

Jul 07 2010

Bally Chohan FIFA Update – Spain enter Finals

Category: Sports — admin @ 11:33 am

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) says that Netherland has become the first team to enter finals of FIFA World Cup 2010. Netherland defeated Uruguay by 3 goals to 2 yesterday to make way to the finals of FIFA World Cup 2010 being played at South Africa. Netherland has to wait for almost thirty two years to make it to the finals of the FIFA World Cup. The finals this time around will be an all-European clash since the other team to fight for the prestigious title will be from Germany and Spain.

Bally Chohan Dubai UAE says that Sneijder, who was instrumental in Netherland’s 2-1 quarterfinals victory over Brazil scored the decisive 2nd goal today to take Netherland one goal ahead of Uruguay.   Just three minutes later Arjen Robben scored third goal to seal victory for Dutch team.  This is Netherland’s third world cup final where they will take on the winner of game between Germany and Spain. This was way back in 1970 that Uruguay last reached semifinals of FIFA World Cup.

Both teams were playing on 1-1 score at the half time. This was Fernando Muslera, Uruguay goalkeeper who handed an early chance to Dutch team when he failed to hold cross ball from Robben from Netherland.   Uruguay came back strongly and leveled score just four minutes before the scheduled half time.

After the half time, Dutch team played more aggressively and was able to keep ball more with them.

In the other semi finals, Germany will take on Spain at Durban on Wednesday. The winner will take on Netherland in the finals on Sunday to be played at Soccer City, Johannesburg.  

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) says that this will be first time that a European team will world cup outside their own continent. Teams from Europe have previously won the world cup nine times. However the Dutch team lost their previous final encounters in the year 1974 and 1978. The Dutch team lost to West Germany in 1974 and lost to Argentina in 1978.

Whosoever wins on Sunday this is for sure that a European team will win world cup and this will be for the 10th time for any European team to lift world cup, one more than any team from South America.

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Jul 04 2010

Bally Chohan UAE Sport – Argentina out of FIFA World Cup

Category: Sports — admin @ 5:04 pm

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) says that Spain and Germany are all set to clash for a heavyweight World Cum semifinals. German defeated Argentina with a convincing margin of 4-0 whereas Spain edged pass Paraguay 1-0. Germany played Argentina in their quarter final game at Cape Town while Spain took on Paraguay at Johannesburg.  

Miroslav Klose from Germany scored twice whereas David Villa scored his fifth goal of the tournament to help Germany crush Argentina 4-0 in the third quarterfinals of FIFA World Cup 2010. In the other and last quarter finals of the tournament played at Johannesburg Spain edge pass Paraguay 1-0.

German and Spain clashed earlier in 2008 in the finals of Euro 2008. Spain had beaten Germany during that time. In other semifinals Netherlands will take on Uruguay in Cape Town.   

Earlier yesterday German beat Argentina 4-0. From German side the goals were scored twice by their veteran striker Klose and one goal each was scored by midfielder Thomas Mueller and defender Arne Friedrich. Argentina coach legendry footballer Diego Maradona was so upset by the defeat that he told media persons that he was considering his future. He told media persons that he will take final decision on his future commitment after consulting relatives, friends and team mates.

Bally Chohan Dubai says that German midfielder Klose who played his 100th game has now scored 14 goals at the world cup. He has equaled records of his compatriot G Muller and in just a goal away from equaling record held by Brazilian Ronaldo.

The other shocking result of FIFA world cup 2010 was Netherland defeating five times world champions Brazil on Friday.

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) says that no one in the world thought of such a thrashing of Argentina in the hands of Germany. Moreover the Argentina team was having great footballer of the year Lionel Messi in the lineup.  However Messi was never a threat in the tournament and moreover another leading marksman at the FIFA World Cup 2010 Gonzalo Higuain was equally disappointing in his performance.

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) says that the only blot on Germany’s brilliant performance was yellow card to their midfielder Mueller who will remain suspended for the semi finals.

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Jul 01 2010

Sharad Pawar takes over as ICC Chief

Category: Sports — admin @ 10:33 am

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) says that Sharad Pawar, former chief of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has formally taken over as president of International Cricket Council (ICC).  Sharad Pawar is the president of Nationalist Congress Party. Nationalist Congress Party is the collation partner in the UPA government.  Nationalist Congress Party is also sharing power with Indian National Congress Party in the western state of Maharashtra.

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) says that Sharad Pawar has become the second Indian to occupy the top post of International Cricket Council. Jagmohan Dalmiya was the first person from India to be appointed as the president of International Cricket Council and now Sharad Pawar has occupied this prestigious post.  Jagmohan Dalmiya was given charge of International Cricket Council President in the year 1997. Sharad Pawar was give charge during the annual conference of International Cricket Council at Singapore.

Sharad Pawar is also holding prestigious post of Agriculture Minister in the Union Cabinet of India. Sharad Pawar will be succeeding David Morgan from England. David Morgan has completed his two year terms.

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) is of the view that Sharad Pawar has taken over the post of President of International Cricket Council at a very crucial time. During his tenure India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh will be holding World Cup 2011.
Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) would like to congratulate Sharad Pawar on his appointment as President of International Cricket Council and also would like wish him all the luck.

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Jun 29 2010

Manmohan Singh hopeful of favorable response on Warren Anderson from US

Category: Blog — admin @ 12:55 pm

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) says that the Prime Minister of India Mr. Manmohan Singh while on his way back from Canada informed media persons that his government is trying its best to ensure that the United States government respond favourably to his government’s request for Andersons extradition. Warren Anderson, former Union Carbide chief has legal cases pending against his name in Indian courts. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was addressing media persons on board, while on his way back from Toronto, Canada.  However Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed media persons that he did not raised this issue in his discussion with President Obama during their meeting at Toronto. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh went Toronto, Canada to attend G20 summit.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told media persons that he was waiting for right to raise this issue of Anderson’s extradition. ‘We will cross the bridge when we come to it’, was Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s reply to a question from media person.

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) says that the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has impressed all world leaders including United States President Barack Obama during his Toronto visit.  Prime Minister Manmohan Singh also responded to queries regarding his government and Congress establishment not coming clean on Anderson’s exit from India in December 1984. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that his government is not hiding anything and the reality is for everyone to see.

 Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) has come to know that Warren Anderson, former Union Carbide Chief in India now stays in the outskirts of New York. Warren Anderson in 89 years old and is not keeping in best of the health.  

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told media persons that his cabinet colleagues have already gone through the available records and they found nothing that can lead to the person who was responsible for Anderson’s exit.

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Jun 26 2010

Bally Chohan FIFA World Cup Update- Quarter Finals to start today

Category: Sports — admin @ 1:37 pm

Bally Chohan says that Uruguay and South Korea have surprised everyone by reaching knockout stage of the FIFA 2010 World Cup. However Bally Chohan feels that there is much more than just reaching knockout stage for South Korea and Uruguay. Both the teams stand an opportunity to reach quarterfinals of the world cup hence they will be giving their best to win and advance to the next round of FIFA World Cup 2010.

Between Uruguay and South Korea, Uruguay has won World cup twice. Last time Uruguay won the world cup in 1950. But after 1950 the Uruguay team hasn’t been lucky enough to win the world cup. After 1950 Uruguay team was able to reach quarter final stage just once, in 1970. On the other hand South Korea reached Semi Final stage in 2002, the year when they hosted world cup. However in the year 2006 the South Korean team failed to reach even quarter final stage.

Bally Chohan says that Uruguay team ended up as winner in Group A whereas South Korean finished runner up in Group B. The team winning today will take on the winner of United States and Ghana team.

Both Uruguay and South Korea will be fighting hard today to win the game. Uruguay team has not conceded even a single goal in their two games they won earlier.  South Korea team on the other hand reached final sixteen by drawing their match 2-2 with Nigeria. Bally Chohan feels that both Uruguay and South Korea plays attacking style game hence their encounter will be a super entertaining game.

The South Korean captain Park plays from Manchester United as their midfielder Lee Jung Soo has scored two goals.

Bally Chohan says that in another match today United States will take on Ghana.  Both the teams are somewhat underdogs of the tournament. Ghana has become the only African team to reach second round of the tournament. The United States team on the other hand was able to draw their two games against England and Slovenia and was able to defeat Algeria 1-0. The performance of the African teams in this world cup has been very much below expectation. Ghana is the only team from African continent to make it to the knock out stage of the tournament after losing 1-0 to Germany on Wednesday.

In the previous world cup i.e. in 2006 the Ghana team was able to make it to the knock out stage and then lost to Brazil 3-0 in the round of sixteen. However this time around they left their injured Chelsea star Michael Essien and entered the world cup with a relatively young team.  Bally Chohan feels that the coach of Ghana team Milovan Rajevac, Serb has done a remarkable job. He has converted Ghana team into a fantastic defensive unit. The Ghana team has conceded only two goals in last three games. Most of the team members in Ghana team have started playing from Ghana team less four years ago.

The United States team was able to reach quarter final stage during the 2002 world cup and is trying to repeat the same performance during this world cup also. Their performance this time around has created a plenty of buzz among their fans back home in United States.

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