SRK, KBC crew gets together for first epi

Taj Lands End in suburban Mumbai sure had a buzz to it last night.

Star and Synergy had organized a launch party to celebrate the launch of KBC's new season. Food, drinks and laughter were in huge supply as everyone took their respective seats as soon as the KBC music video hit the screens. Couple of minutes before the show began, Shah Rukh Khan, the star of the evening, arrived and took his seat with the rest of the guests.

The smile on SRK's face continued to widen as he heard the response and appreciation from the crowd gathered at the back – some of whom were seeing the complete episode for the first time. Mid-way through the programme both of SRK's kids – Aryan and Suhana - dropped in to lend support to daddy dearest. Mushtaq Sheikh, close friend of the star, came as well. Ganesh Hegde seemed happy to with the reaction of the crowd as everyone present couldn't help but shake a leg and bob their heads to the song.

By the time the programme ended not a single mobile phone in the venue stopped ringing. From SRK's friends to the man himself, everyone could only be heard thanking the callers for their appreciation of SRK's work on the show.

"I think the music video came out brilliantly. Shah Rukh was quite happy with it as well. As for the programme I think he has done a great job and will continue to rock the show," says close friend and colleague, Ganesh Hegde, who conceptualized, sang and choreographed the KBC music video.

A guest from another party taking place at the venue decided to see what all the commotion was all about. When he realized it was KBC and SRK was present himself he forgot all about attending the party he was there for in the first place. "He's doing such a great job. All through the one hour I was only smiling and it looked like two friends catching up. Since I can't gate crash this party, please convey my wishes of a job brilliantly done to him," says the guest.

Tuesday, January 23, 2007