Shahrukh and bodyguards rescue Asin

Ghajini star Asin Thottumkal had King Khan coming to her rescue when she was caught in a difficult and awkward situation at a Mumbai event recently.  Around 300 lewd persons, who posed themselves as the actress' fans, tried to mob around Asin, who was helpless.

Least did they realise that Shah Rukh was also to the event, with his six well-built security guards.  In no time, SRK came to the rescue of the Southern actress and helped her wriggle free of the gang of 300.

The timely intervention of SRK and his body guards finally helped her feel relieved.  Asin being a popular face, having acted opposite Aamir Khan and Salman Khan in her two Bollywood films, should think of getting out with her own security next time onwards.

Is Nitin set to benefit?

The question some of them are asking is, will Nitin stand good stead owing to the Telangana sentiment?  With the narrative of self-respect forming a crucial aspect of the T-agitation, Nitin, the only recognisable star who hails from the region could stand good benefit come Sankranthi, when his movie Seetharamula Kalyanam releases.

The actor, who hails from Nizamabad district, has the film lined up in January 2010 and it seems that the flops-battered star need not worry for competition from 'Kedi', 'Namo Venkatesha' and 'Shambo Shiva Shambo', or for that matter from 'Kalavar King' or 'Prasthanam'.

The exhibitors and distributors are sure that the film will be the only one in fray, at least in the initial weeks, when the issue is unlikely to get subsided.  It will only mean better openings for the film.

By the way, the film is set in a neutral place.  That's in Sri Lanka.  Let's see if Nitin limps back in the new year.