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SRK meets Mamata in Kolkata

| | May 29, 2014, at 06:33 am
Kolkata, May 28 (IBNS): Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at her residence in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Khan was in the city in connection with his Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)'s qualifier match against Kings XI Punjab.

Speaking on the meeting, Banerjee posted on her Facebook page: "Bengal's Brand Ambassador, Shah Rukh Khan was in Kolkata today in connection with his team, KKR's match. We are indeed very proud of him. KKR got a splendid victory. Congratulations to team KKR. Wish them all the best for the final."

"After the match, Shah Rukh came to my residence. It was really a very nice moment. My best wishes to Shah Rukh and his family members. A few pictures of today's occasion are uploaded here for all of you," she said.

Khan earlier tweeted: "My KKR how beautiful were they tonite. Fish fry with MamataDi…ride along the Kolkata roads with all celebrating."

KKR defeat Kings XI Punjab to reach the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday.

 

Image: Mamata Banerjee Facebook page 

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