SRK becomes Bengal ambassador, to shoot promo

Kolkata: Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan Thursday said he felt "proud" about being West Bengal`s brand ambassador.

"I am proud that I am the brand ambassador of Bengal. I am very happy. This is a proud city and proud state. We will plan the promotional shoot for Bengal very soon," said Shahrukh after a closed door meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the state secretariat. The meeting came hours before Kolkata Knight Riders, which is co-owned by the actor, began its IPL-V journey at Eden Gardens. He also invited Banerjee to accompany him to Eden Gardens for the match. "Shahrukh is a brother. He is the brand ambassador of Bengal. I will go with him to Eden Gardens," Banerjee said. IANS