Controversies facing the World Culture Festival, organised by the Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, regarding environmental issues, apparently have a parallel in an international beauty contest, organised by Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, in Bengaluru about 20 years ago although for different reasons. If high profile Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is facing the heat now, it was the Big B in November, 1997. A dispute had arisen due to Karnataka police demands for fees for police and security arrangements. In his autobiography, 'Pursuit of Law and Order' then Karnataka DGP (Director General of Police) AP Durai said that directions were left to lock the gates of the stadium, venue of the show, in the morning if the due fee was not paid by organisers before the show. Amitabh was looking for a venue to host the Miss World Contest in November 1997 in Bengaluru.Then Chief Minister JH Patel and ...