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'Court for Oscars is undeniably a great decision!'

September 24, 2015 17:41 IST

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

Director Chaitanya Tamhane's critically acclaimed Marathi film Court, recently selected to be India's official entry to the Oscars 2016, has won thumping approval from all quarters. 

Several Bollywood celebrities took to Twitter to welcome the news:

Karan Johar: #court is undeniably a great decision! One off the best films I have seen this year...finger crossed for its victorious journey ahead.

Sonam Kapoor: Congratulations to @CourtTheFilm for being selected as India's official entry to the oscars!

Kunal Kemmu: Super happy and excited that @CourtTheFilm is Indias official entry to the oscars..Truly deserving and a worthy contender.

Aditi Rao Hydari: Woooohoooooo!!! The brrrrilliant #Court is going to the #oscars... There is hope!

Nimrat Kaur: Fantastic news to wake up to! Huge congratulations @CourtTheFilm !! May this be the beginning of history in the making. so proud !

Soha Ali Khan: Jubilant that @CourtTheFilm is India's official entry to the Oscars - congratulations to Chaitanya, Gomber and the team! It's a winner.

Hansal Mehta: So pleased to know that the FFI committee has made its choice for India's entry to Oscars. And for once they've chosen well! #Court.

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Shah Rukh, Varun, Kriti watch Kis Kisko Pyaar Karu

 

Shah Rukh Khan, Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon took out time from shooting Dilwale in Hyderabad, to catch an early screening of Kapil Sharma’s acting debut Kis Kisko Pyaar Karu.

Shah Rukh praised the film: ‘2 much fun watching KKPK. @KapilSharmaK9 @varunsharma90 it’s a laugh riot. Thanx for making me laugh so much. AbbasMastan lov u both.’

He later shared a picture, above, and added: ‘It’s so nice to hang out with team Dilwale & Komedy King Kapil after a hard day at work. Ok not so hard but hot.’ 

Kapil Sharma thanked Shah Rukh and wrote: ‘Dont know what to say bcoz some feelings can not be expressed in words.. Love u @iamsrk bhai.. thanks for everything.. Regards :)’

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It’s family time for Priyanka Chopra!

 

PeeCee's mother Madhu and brother Siddharth recently visited her on the sets of her American show Quantico in Montreal.

Priyanka posted a picture, above, and tweeted: ‘Family time on set!! #quantico’ 

Quantico will air on ABC on Sundays from September 27.

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Esha Deol quits MTV Roadies

Esha Deol will not be a part of the latest season of popular reality show MTV Roadies.

Her mother Hema Malini confirmed the news and tweeted: ‘All of us are going to miss Esha on MTV's Roadies! The 1st female judge on the prog vivacious & a joy to watch! Agree?’

‘Thank you MTV for selecting Esha as ur 1st female judge! She had a ball doing the prog & being part of ur family. We loved watching it too!’ she added.

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First look: Ruslaan Mumtaz in Khel Toh Abb Shuru Hoga

 

The first look of actor Ruslaan Mumtaz’s next film Khel Toh Abb Shuru Hoga is out.

Actor Upen Patel shared the first official poster, above, and wrote: ‘Show some love for my friend @ruslaanmumtaz's upcoming film #KhelToAbbShuruHoga.’ 

Directed by Kunal Singh, the comedy film will also star Devshi Khanduri and Rohit Pathak.

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Like the poster of Main Aur Charles?

 

The trailer of Prawaal Raman’s upcoming film Main Aur Charles was recently released.

Randeep Hooda, who is acting in the film, shared the latest poster, above, and tweeted: ‘New poster of #MainAurCharles @MainAurCharles .. Thank you so much #mantrasds @ShobhaIyerSant and #chaitanyasant.’ 

The crime-thriller is based on the life of serial killer Charles Sobhraj. It will release on October 30.