Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan said yesterday that 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 Shah Rukh after a closed door meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the state secretariat

The meeting came hours before Kolkata Knight Riders 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.