Bollywood star Salman Khan has shown interest in buying an IPL team. The actor, accompanied by his sister Arpita, tried his best to keep the meeting with IPL commissioner Lalit Modi under wraps, but Modi let the cat out of the bag in a chat with mediapersons a few hours later. “We’ve been having discussions for the last few months but this is our first official meeting. ( Watch Video )
“He (Salman) was interested in knowing what it takes to own a team and the process involved – when his move could be initiated and how long it would take. I think he is a serious buyer,” Modi said. Modi also confirmed that Salman’s interests lay in a “new team”.
Industry sources feel the actor’s decision to bid for an IPL team could have been prompted by Arpita’s fondness for cricket. The fact that his friend-turned-bitter rival Shah Rukh Khan owns the high-profile Knight Riders team may also be a factor. (more…)
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