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The dilemma of Sir Ben

By rediff Entertainment Bureau
February 27, 2006 15:19 IST
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Ben KingsleyBeing knighted brings with it a share of controversy. Just ask Sir Ben Kingsley.

The Oscar-winning actor has gone on record denying that he insisted he be credited as `Sir Ben Kingsley' for the promos of his new film Lucky Number Slevin.

The film also features Morgan Freeman and Charlie's Angels star Lucy Liu.

Veteran producer Lord Puttnam called the 62-year-old Gandhi star `barmy' for demanding the title be used before his name.

Sir Ben, however, told the Sunday Telegraph: `I was shocked when I found out what had happened. I've always been proud of the title, but I've learnt to be quietly proud.'

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