28 March,2011 08:25 AM IST | | Upala KBR and Tushar Joshi
Pull clout to make sure they catch the Indo-Pak semi-final on Wednesday
Cricket comes first for B-Town biggies. And when it's India and Pakistan in the World Cup semi-finals in Mohali, one can safely imagine B-Town shutting shop for the duration of the match.
So, come Wednesday, some will get their shoots preponed while most will watch the match at home or between extended breaks at work. A few will even watch the match live.
Akshay Kumar
Sajid Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala and a few of my close friends are coming over to watch the semis between India and Pakistan on the plasma TV in my house. I love cricket. I am not cheering any particular player but I'm rooting for India. Team India has to win!
Aamir Khan
(Prepones shoot. Now, from 10 am to 2 pm)
The actor plans to watch the match with his family at home. He made director Reema Kagti whose film he is currently shooting change the timing of the Wednesday schedule making it from 10 am to 2 pm, so that the cast and crew could catch the action.
Sunil Shetty
(Will be in Mohali)
"I am a huge cricket lover. Gautam Singhania and I will head to Mohali for the semis between India and Pakistan. I am rooting for Team India and not for any player in particular."
Sanjay Dutt
(Can't miss it even though he's in HK)
"Though I love cricket and have watched most of the World Cup matches, sadly for the semis between India and Pakistan I am not there. What a match it will be! I am in Hong Kong shooting for Dhamaal 2. I will watch it somewhere or maybe on the Net. Though I am rooting for Team India, I love Sachin and Sehwag."
Ajay Devgn
(Will watch during the shoot)
"I will be shooting for Rohit Shetty's Singham in Goa and will watch the match between breaks. Rohit has promised to wind up the shoot early that day so we can all get to watch at least half the match."
Anil Kapoor
(Wants Sachin to crack a ton)
"Yes, I do plan to watch the cricket semis between India and Pakistan as I love cricket. As of now, I'm a bit uncertain of my plans as I have some guests from Los Angeles flying down for a meeting and at night I'm having a small dinner party. I love watching Sachin Tendulkar's game and it would be fantastic if he got his 100th century during this match! I'm happy Yuvraj has struck form and playing brilliantly now. It's also a great opportunity for India and Pakistan to strengthen their ties in this match and make it a friendship match though on-the-field aggression and competition will be there."
Bipasha Basu
(Catching it at home)
"I have still not decided where I will watch the match. Maybe, socially or at home with close friends. But am flying back from Kolkata on that day! Cheering for the entire team and hope they make us proud!"
Kareena Kapoor
(Hoping for things to wrap up fast)
"I will be busy shooting for Reema Kagti's film with Aamir on that day unless things wrap up fast. Knowing Aamir's around, it probably will!"
Sonam Kapoor
(Loves to watch Sachin)
"I don't know yet whether I will be watching the semis or not. I enjoy the game of cricket, especially when India's playing. I love watching Sachin Tendulkar play!"
Imran Khan
(Wants a TV on the sets)
"I'm going to be shooting in Madh Island the entire day I'm just hoping our director understands our excitement and puts a TV on the sets."
Deepika Padukone
(Watching it in London)
"I will be in London shooting for Desi Boyz. As it is behind India in time, I will get ready early and catch the match before my afternoon shoot. I wish I was in Mohali, catching the action live."
