Saif Ali Khan to support hockey
Saif Ali Khan says he plans to promote his home production “Agent Vinod” through the World Series Hockey starting Feb 29. Â “Hockey needs to be promoted and even ‘Agent Vinod‘ needs a platform. Like hockey even ‘Agent Vinod’ has national hero in it. Both need attention and that is how both are connected,” Saif told reporters at a press conference to unveil the trophy of World Series Hockey.
Bridgestone, the world largest tyre and rubber manufacturing company, has partnered with World Series hockey that will continue till April 2 and will involve 200 leading Indian and international players who will showcase their talent in 59 matches. Â Saif has a cross-marketing tie-up with the series and his film “Agent Vinod”.
Saif is glad to be associated with sporting events and said: “Since hockey is our national game, more films should be made on this subject. Hockey does deserve much more importance.” Â So far the only commercially successful film on hockey has been Shah Rukh Khan starrer ” Chak De! India”.
Source: Timesofindia
