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Shoaib Akhtar demands no singing or dancing on Indian comedy show

Shoaib Akhtar demands no singing or dancing on Indian comedy show

Who knew one of the fastest bowlers was scared to shake a leg on stage?
Updated 27 Jul, 2016

Pakistan's Rawalpindi Express may be hosting a comedy show across the border, but he has refused to sing or dance on stage. Stage fright much?

Shoaib Akhar, who will be seen judging Indian comedy show Mazaak Mazaak Mein, has demanded the show producers that he not participate in any singing or dancing on the show, reported Deccan Chronicle.

In fact, the Pakistani cricketer has asked them to include a ‘no dancing and crooning’ clause in his contract.

A source from the set of the show told DC, “He may have been fierce on the field as a cricketer, but shaking a leg on stage gives him jitters. Since it’s a reality show, he thought that the makers might ask him to sing or dance on stage to up the entertainment quotient. So he included the clause to ensure that it doesn’t happen at all.”

The makers of the show feel obliged by Shoaib Aktar's demands.

The show, which was previously tentatively titled Indian Mazak League, will see cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Harbhajan Singh come together as judges.

Comments

Thavaselan Gopinathan Jul 27, 2016 03:02pm
NO Indian shows would be highly appreciated than " No singing or dancing in Indian shows".
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Imtiaz Jul 27, 2016 03:59pm
The cricketer like Shoeb Akhtar having a lots of experience in the international cricket must share his experience to Pakistan new talented bowlers.he must join PCB for the growth of new generation but he is going to join comedy shows which is seems like a joke itself.
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UBc Jul 27, 2016 04:27pm
It is his life. Let him decide
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hnr Jul 27, 2016 04:58pm
His contract should be cancelled and he can then do as he pleases.there are more talented people who will happily and profitable replace him
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ali Jul 27, 2016 06:20pm
good luck :)
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Gopal Murti Jul 27, 2016 06:40pm
Everyone goes where money is. PCB have no money to pull top class players like Shoaib.
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Akhand Bharat Jul 27, 2016 07:49pm
Our game our rules Shoaib Bhai. You've certainly been remunerated well. So have fun.
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Pk Jul 27, 2016 07:52pm
He loves India !!! May be next Adnan Sami !!
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Mansoor Tirmizi Jul 27, 2016 08:03pm
Pakistan's cricket is getting down. The greats of Pakistan should teach youngsters in their personal capacity if they don't get offer from public circles.
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Haris Abassi Jul 27, 2016 08:42pm
Shoaib Akhtar? Will watch!
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sali, tx Jul 28, 2016 06:24am
No singing or dancing and cheap romance means that the show will be a flop in India.
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Ashraf Jul 28, 2016 09:13am
Silly Move ,i believe he should have preferred to be a cricket coach rather then to be a comedy judge.
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SK9595 Jul 28, 2016 12:40pm
No stage jitters. He doesn't want to make a fool of himself like Wasim Akram. I respect that.
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KnowTheTruth Jul 28, 2016 12:57pm
@Imtiaz what sense? It appears that just about everyone is looking for greener pastures to move to.
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M. ASIF Jul 28, 2016 02:05pm
One has the right to survive. Sure SA has lot of experience in intl cricketing he can share n train bowlers. Has PCB bother to call him on respectable terms? I doubt it. He is forced to join comedy show across the border. Nothing wrong our actors already performing in bollywood.
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Imtiaz Jul 28, 2016 04:14pm
Yes friends it is his life let him decide and he have right to move on green pasture.but the main problem is Pakistan upcoming talent need the players like him who acheived landmark in international cricket.but PCB is also responsible for such ignorance as we see Saqlain Mushtaq is busy to give success to England against Pakistan.all the past experience cricketers have no use for Pakistani team.PCB must be focus on it.
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white noise Jul 29, 2016 03:43am
no, he just cannot do it, simple
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SWAT Jul 29, 2016 06:50pm
He has stage fright of being made fun of becuz he's bad at dancing. No worries happens to lot of people.
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