Shilpa Shetty was supposed to perform with the American R&B star Akon at the Indian Premier League (IPL) finals but decided to opt out at the last minute as she couldn't get time to prepare for the act.

"I was just not prepared. It was an international platform, not some village nautanki. I had to be fully ready. And I just didn't get time to rehearse. So I regretfully had to say no. But I'd rather not give anything less than my best when I'm representing my country," Shilpa said.

Shilpa, who co-owns the IPL team Rajasthan Royals with beau Raj Kundra, says she was happy to be just a spectator at the finals.

"So what if my team wasn't playing. I think I'm sporting enough to enjoy the game as just a part of the audience," she added.

Katrina Kaif joined reggae music legend Eddy Grant Sunday night as he sang his anti-apartheid hit Gimme Hope Jo'anna. Choreographer Shiamak Davar also showed some musical talent as he sang the song with Grant. Bollywood ace choreographer Shiamak Davar too joined Grant on stage.

While Katrina sizzled on stage, widely-advertised appearance of Shilpa Shetty with American rap singer Akon did not happen, with no explanation about the deviation from the programme by organisers.


Katrina Kaif joined reggae music legend Eddy Grant as he sang his anti-apartheid hit Gimme Hope Jo'anna, which became an anthem in the days when the white minority government of South Africa strictly regulated everything from music and song to social gatherings.
Choreographer Shiamak Davar also showed some musical talent as he sang the song with Grant.


Katrina is the official brand ambassador for the Royal Challengers, who lost the final to Deccan Chargers.


IPL supremo Lalit Modi also ended up on the stage with them in the finale, as huge lanterns rose into the sky amid amazing pyrotechnics and lasers surrounding high-wire acrobats

Actress Katrina Kaif, performs with US singer Akon during the closing ceremony of the Indian Premier League in South Africa.

Kossatz had garnered the most Internet votes of 48 finalists selected from each of the IPL games held at various South African venues..She will get an opportunity to do a screentest with Shah Rukh Khan. She has won the contest, her age, 35, may work against her as there are few actresses above 35 who remain for long in Bollywood.