Mallika, Zayed and Budget 2005 - Analyze this! 
By IndiaFM News Bureau, March 3, 2005 - 00:40 IST
 1st March 2005 saw a change in the trend of budget analyses. A new breed of panel, hosts and audiences witnessed this in Budget Fundas 2005 organised by MTV and CNBC-TV18. The event aimed at explaining to the college going junta what the budget means for them as well as to get their reactions.
The mood was both light and serious. The session was moderated by CNBC anchor Govindraj Ethiraj and the inimitable MTV VJ Cyrus Broacha. The speakers included Godrej Group chairman Adi Godrej, Bollywood star Mallika Sherawat, Zayed Khan and MP Milind Deora.
Contrary to the belief that Bollywood stars are light in the head and make frivolous statements Sherawat made a valid point about the need for educating the rural youth. "While 20 per cent of the population is rising ahead and taking the country with them the remaining 80 per cent is not doing so well. Politicians make grandiose promises, few of which see the light of day.
Zayed Khan expressed disappointment about the budget giving short shrift to the entertainment sector. As he pointed out entertainment is a huge revenue earner and also generates employment. He also said that India has a huge opportunity to generate revenue from tourism. "For this we need to get our act together. I do not understand why we cannot build a single road without a pothole?"
The event airs on CNBC-TV18 today 2 March at 10 pm and on MTV on 3 March.
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