AMITABH BACHCHAN - BACHCHAN APPEALS FRAUD

BACHCHAN APPEALS FRAUD

LATEST: Bollywood superstar AMITABH BACHCHAN appeared in court in Uttar Pradesh, India today (05Jun07) to fight for his right to be recognised as a farmer. The veteran actor was last week (ends01Jun07) ruled to have forged a 1983 certificate identifying him as a farmer. But he today lodged his appeal, in a bid to keep a 20 acre farm in western Maharashtra. Agricultural land in the state is only allowed to be owned by legitimate farmers. The court has heard how Bachchan allegedly used political contacts - including his politician wife - to be designated as a farmer. The appeal will begin on Thursday (07Jun07).