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February 05, 2016 14:34 IST

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

Randeep Hooda

Randeep Hooda has undergone a drastic transformation for his biopic Sarbjit.

Director Omung Kumar praised him on Twitter and wrote: ‘@RandeepHooda salute to your dedication, lost 18kgs in 28 days, making a statement #Sarbjit.’

Randeep and Omung Kumar

RandeepHooda thank u for taking my vision forward #sarbjit releasing 19th may,’ he added with another picture, above.

The biopic is based on Sarabjit Singh, an Indian farmer who was convicted of terrorism and spying in Pakistan, and sentenced to death. It will also feature Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Richa Chadda and Darshan Kumaar.

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Ritesh Sidhwani: No disruption on Raees set in Bhuj

Memebers of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) recently protested against the shooting of Shah Rukh Khan's film Raees in Bhuj.

But producer Ritesh Sidhwani ‏clarifies that there is no disruption on set. ‘No disruption on #Raees set in #Bhuj shooting on schedule with full cooperation from government & police force,’ Sidhwani tweeted.

Directed by Rahul Dholakia, the film also stars Mahira Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

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Neil Nitin Mukesh teams up with DJ Suketu

Neil Nitin Mukesh

Neil Nitin Mukesh has teamed up with DJ Suketu his debut single.

He shared a picture of them together, above, and wrote: ‘And the magic begins.... With @djsuketu !!! #letsrock.’

Neil is the son and grandson of singers Nitin Mukesh and Mukesh, respectively.

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Dhanush gets nostalgic

Dhanush

Dhanush took to Twitter to share a childhood photograph, above, and wrote: ‘Found this picture !! Me when I was 6 years with my sisters. #goldendays #memories #bestchildhood #tearsofjoy.’

Meanwhile, his latest production Visaranai released today. ‘#visaaranai -FROM TODAY worldwide. A Vetrimaaran film. Wunderbar films. Waiting eagerly for your feedbacks,’ he added.

The film, which is based on the novel Lock Up by M Chandrakumar, features Dinesh, Anandhi and Aadukalam Murugadoss.

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Shahid, Karan to host Zee Cine Awards

Shahid Kapoor, Karan Johar

Shahid Kapoor and filmmaker Karan Johar are all set to take the stage as hosts of Zee Cine Awards 2016.

Karan Johar took to Twitter to confirm the news and wrote: ‘All set to host the #zeecineawards with @shahidkapoor !! Watch this space.’

Zee Cine Awards will also reward regional cinema this year.

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Shreya Ghoshal celebrates wedding anniversary

Shreya Ghoshal

Singer Shreya Ghoshal, who married Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya last year, celebrates her wedding anniversary today.

She posted a picture on Instagram, above, and wrote: ‘Happy first anniversary to us.. Love you till eternity @shiladitya Blessed to have you in my life. Thank you dear friends and fans for your wonderful wishes.’

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Anoushka Shankar becomes first Indian to present Grammy

Anoushka Shankar

Noted sitar player Anoushka Shankar, who is nominated in the Best World Music Album category for her solo album Home at the 58th Grammy awards, will also present a trophy at the ceremony.

She posted a collage of pictures on Facebook, above, and wrote: ‘I am thrilled and proud not only to be nominated for a 5th Grammy award for my classical album Home, but also to be the first ever Indian musician to present at the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony on 15th February.’

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Divya, Yami, Urvashi promote Sanam Re on Comedy Nights

Divya, Yami

Divya Khosla Kumar, Yami Gautam and Urvashi Rautela recently visited the sets of TV show Comedy Nights Live to promote their upcoming film Sanam Re.

Bharti Singh shared a picture, above, and wrote: ‘Superb episode with sanam re #allthebest.’

The film, which also stars Pulkit Samrat, will release on February 12.