Chalo," says Australian fast bowler Brett Lee in accented Hindi, starting off the interview. He's got quite a few reasons to practice his Hindi-he's acting in the Bollywood flick Victory, he likes singing Hindi songs (like Mugabla Mugabla and his own with Asha tai, aka Bhosle), and of course, the fact that he's preparing to play for IPL's Mohali Kings XI.
Talking IPL in relation to norma1cricket, he says, "The Australia and India matches are hard, tough and fair. We like to beat each other but there's a healthy competitive spirit. IPL meanwhile, is an amalgamation of different cultures, where you'11 see me highfiving Kumar Sangakkara and hugging Sreesanth." Dig up the Symonds-Bhajji controversy and Lee diplomatically replies, "Such incidents happen while playing but that doesn't mean we can't be friends." And best friends he is, with Sachin Tendulkar, Rahu1 Dravid and VVS Laxman. He can count at least ten other cricketers whorn he has befriended in the Indian team. Coming tuick to Bollywood, Lee reveals that he's a huge fan of Big B, and has met him. "He is such a down-to-earth person; I really like him." No prizes for guessing his favourite actress. Yes, it's his team owner: Preity Zinta. So, is he willing to romance her on screen, or real life, for that matter? The hunky cricketer flashes the ring on his hand and replies, "I'm already engaged." Oh darn. So now that he's a Bollywood actor, what's his beauty routine? "I use moisturiser:" he smiles. "And, I'm not embarrassed by talking about it."
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