The media invite had, however, mentioned big names like Hema Malini and Jeetendra but they did no turn up.
"Subrata Roy has always supported various causes be it cricket or help to Kargil martyrs. Unfortunately, his good work is not being talked about and what is being shown in the media about him is negativism," Sippy said.
Fardeen said "a man was innocent until proven guilty so Roy should be given a chance to defend himself".