D. Majethia and Canada-based RJ Stithpragya Mohan to walk away with the winner's trophy and cash prize of Rs 1 crore.

The show started off with 22 contestants - 11 celebrities and 11 non-celebrities, who were left marooned on a secluded island in the Philippines for 45 days, where even the basic amenities weren't available. Among the celebrity contestants were Rajesh Khera, Abhinav Shukla, Priyanka Bassi, Payal Rohatgi, Sangram Singh, Munisha Khatwani, Karan Patel, Sylvie, Shilpa Saklani, Rohit Narang and Majethia.

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D. Majethia and Canada-based RJ Stithpragya Mohan to walk away with the winner's trophy and cash prize of Rs 1 crore.

The show started off with 22 contestants - 11 celebrities and 11 non-celebrities, who were left marooned on a secluded island in the Philippines for 45 days, where even the basic amenities weren't available. Among the celebrity contestants were Rajesh Khera, Abhinav Shukla, Priyanka Bassi, Payal Rohatgi, Sangram Singh, Munisha Khatwani, Karan Patel, Sylvie, Shilpa Saklani, Rohit Narang and Majethia.

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This year its SRK's arch rival Salman Khan who will be entertaining the audience on the big evening. Priyanka Chopra will give Salman company as she too will dance on her popular numbers.

IPL authorities revealed, "The fifth edition of the iconic competition will not only promise unprecedented action and on-field entertainment, but will also launch an evening of glitz and glamour as international stars take to the stage on the eve of the first match. The curtain will open at the YMCA College of Physical Education Nandanam in Chennai on 3rd April 2012 to a galaxy of star performances.

Shri Amitabh Bachchan in his true inimitable style will usher in a sizzling new season of the world's hottest cricket league, whilst former Miss World and die hard cricket fan, Priyanka Chopra and dancing sensation Prabhudheva, will set the stage alight with dynamic performances. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will do what he does best in turning heads and setting pulses racing, leaving the audience asking for more.

The Chennai heat is set to sizzle more with performances by International musicians & Colonial Cousins, back together with Once Again! All nine team captains of the IPL teams will be present. Amitabh Bachchan tweeted, "IPL Opening extravaganza in Chennai and yours truly is a small part of it .

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nervous as hell..

a small appearance for the show ..

April 3rd is the day for the opening. Preparing for it already .

. getting back into the grind.

" Priyanka Chopra too tweeted, "Ok so what act do u guys suggest I do for the IPL opening ceremony..

Should be so fun!" IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla is delighted to welcome stars, cricketers, fans and connoisseurs to the latest season of IPL. "With four highly successful seasons behind us, we hope to raise the standards of the competition even higher, as we look forward to celebrating DLF IPL 2012 with much fanfare, starting with Opening Nite," said Shukla.

" The Opening Nite will also feature performance from a Leading International artist who will be announced soon (less)

The MCA officials have lodged a police complaint against Khan for his alleged misbehaviour at the stadium and decided to ban him for life from entering the premises. "We have lodged a complaint against him at the Marine Drive Police station (for his alleged misbehaviour against MCA officials)," informed MCA secretary Nitin Dalal.

The Bollywood star had an altercation with the security and officials of the association after the Knight Riders had swamped Mumbai Indians, according to MCA treasurer Ravi Savant. "He misbehaved and abused the MCA security personnel as well as MCA officials, including our president Vilasrao Deshmukh, after the IPL match (between KKR and Mumbai Indians).

We have decided to ban him for life from entering the stadium in future," said Savant, who alleged that the actor was in a totally inebriated state. But there was confusion over whether the actor has actually been banned with IPL Chairman Rajiv Shukla saying a final decision on the matter would only be taken after getting the version of all the involved parties.

"I will take the version of the MCA, Shah Rukh Khan and the police before talking about the issue," he told reporters in New Delhi. "The decision on ban is taken by the Working Committee so I will speak to MCA President Vilasrao Deshmukh on this.

I have to take the version of all the parties involved and then speak," Shukla added (less)

The event will also feature all nine team captains taking the MCC Spirit of Cricket pledge, which has been on display since the competition's inception in 2008. "With four highly successful seasons behind us, we hope to raise the standards of the competition even higher, as we look forward to celebrating DLF IPL 2012 with much fanfare, starting with Opening Nite," IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla said in the statement.

"We want to thank all the supporters for their continued support as they have made the league what it is today. We are proud to boast a lineup of big names to kick start the 2012 season in style," he added.

The opening ceremony will begin at 7:30 pm, however, the venue gates will be thrown open to the audience from 5:00 pm. The sale of the tickets, pegged at a starting price of Rs 1,500, would be on sale from March 16, the release added.

Yesterday, Amitabh Bachchan, who will also be a part of the event, had said that he is preparing himself and is nervous as the day approaches. "Asia Cup over soon and then IPL.

..

opening extravaganza in Chennai..

. and yours truly a small part of it.

..

nervous as hell!! April 3rd is the day for the opening..

. preparing for it already, getting back into the grind.

Meeting all the Captains and teams will be such an honor. Seen all of them on TV, now personally," the actor posted on his Twitter page.

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The event will also feature all nine team captains taking the MCC Spirit of Cricket pledge, which has been on display since the competition's inception in 2008. "With four highly successful seasons behind us, we hope to raise the standards of the competition even higher, as we look forward to celebrating DLF IPL 2012 with much fanfare, starting with Opening Nite," IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla said in the statement.

"We want to thank all the supporters for their continued support as they have made the league what it is today. We are proud to boast a lineup of big names to kick start the 2012 season in style," he added.

The opening ceremony will begin at 7:30 pm, however, the venue gates will be thrown open to the audience from 5:00 pm. The sale of the tickets, pegged at a starting price of Rs 1,500, would be on sale from March 16, the release added.

Yesterday, Amitabh Bachchan, who will also be a part of the event, had said that he is preparing himself and is nervous as the day approaches. "Asia Cup over soon and then IPL.

..

opening extravaganza in Chennai..

. and yours truly a small part of it.

..

nervous as hell!! April 3rd is the day for the opening..

. preparing for it already, getting back into the grind.

Meeting all the Captains and teams will be such an honor. Seen all of them on TV, now personally," the actor posted on his Twitter page.

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Pointing at his sweatshirt, he said, "Dekhiye, iss event pe aane se pehle maine dekha ki meri sweatshirt ki sleeve ki silai khul gayi hai. But I don't care.

People will recognise me and speak to me nevertheless. They don't care about my phati hui shirt.

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Talking of surprises we hear Farooq too surprised Saurabh on the sets. Here goes the story? ?I was gearing up for my shot in Kuala Lumpur, which was one of the locations where Farooq Saab and I have shot.

Farooq Saab while leave the hotel to join me on the sets enquired about my needs. To which I expressed the desire of having something sweet and if he could pick up some sweets on the way to the sets, ? explains Saurabh.

He goes on to add, ?However, to my surprise I was poured with a truckload of them! I was touched with the sweet gesture of Farooq Saab as he distributed sweets among the entire unit walas.? Well, that indeed is a cute gesture Saurabh.

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"There is an understanding between me and Saurabh. It is not just about the work we do, its also about the great equation we share with each other.

We can sense what we want from each other. I have huge respect for him as an actor, as a writer and as director," Vinay told IANS.

The two have been co-stars in "Mithya", "Khoya Khoya Chand" or "Oh My God" and "Utt Patang". Saurabh has also directed Vinay in "Raat Gayi Baat Gayi?".

"Saurabh and I go back a long way and we are like family to each other. We don't meet each other just to do films.

When we are not discussing films, we play badminton or just chat and tell each other stories. He is a wonderful storyteller and a wonderful writer.

That's what binds us together," he added (less)