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'Happy birthday, Dilipsaab!'

December 11, 2015 11:29 IST

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

Dilip Kumar received a lot of love on his 93rd birthday on December 11. His friends from the film industry wished him on Twitter:

Lata Mangeshkar
: Namaskar. Aaj mere bade bhai Dilip Kumar sahab ka janamdin hai. Hum sab ke priya is mahan kalakar ko Khuda hamesha khush rakhe,swasth rakhe.

Javed Akhtar: Happy birthday to Dilip Saheb who is the Everest of talent,Taj Mahal of culture n Sangam of dignity n charm.

Rishi Kapoor: Birthday wishes to the great Dilip Kumar Sahab. God Bless you!

Subhash Ghai: Happy birthday to the legend of legends  in indian cinema DILIP KUMAR - great actor super human n true indian I know for last 35 years.

Paresh Rawal: DILIP SAAB - a trendsetter of modern acting in Indian cinema n a true ambassador of Indian values - happy birth day. Regards  n respect.

Randeep Hooda: A glorious birthday to @TheDilipKumar Feel closer to him after reading his Autobiography :The substance and the shadow. A living legend !!

Anil Kapoor: Happy Birthday @TheDilipKumar Saab! Thanks for being a true friend to my Dad & a father-figure to me.

Abhishek Bachchan: Happy birthday @TheDilipKumar sahib. We pray for your good health and happiness. We also remain eternally grateful for showing us the way.

Salman: Dilwale has all the elements of a huge grosser

Salman Khan, who recently shot with Shah Rukh Khan for reality show Bigg Boss 9, feels Rohit Shetty's Dilwale will do well at the box office.

'Srk, Kajol, Varun, Kriti. Directed by Rohit. A film about brothers, love, action, & lots of fun. Has all the elements of a huge grosser,' Salman tweeted.

Meanwhile, PVR has decided to showcase SRK-starrers like Dilwale Dulhania Le JayegeChak De! IndiaRab Ne Bana Di Jodi and Jab Tak Hai Jaan from December 11 to 17. 

Shah Rukh Khan 
tweeted: 'DDLJ, Rab Ne, Chak De, JTHJ. A few of my works that define me. SRK 7 day Film Fest at PVR Icon! Don't miss the new PVR animation.'

Dilwale will release on December 18.

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Priyanka Chopra takes Bajirao Mastani to US

Priyanka Chopra, who is shooting her American show Quantico, recently promoted Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani in New York.

She posted a picture on Instagram, above, and wrote: '#KashibaiinNYC thank u for coming #bajiraomastaniDec18'

'Pre dawn day Tom.. Thank you for all ur love and support through all my endeavours.. Much love n gratitude Zzzzzzs calling,' she signed off.

The film, which also stars Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, will release on December 18.

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Director Kunal Deshmukh ties the knot


Kunal Deshmukh, who made his directorial debut in with 2008's Jannat, got married to his girlfriend Sonali Rattan on Monday.

Mahesh Bhatt ‏congratulated the newly-weds and tweeted: 'My favourite two: Kunal Deshmukh ( dir of Jannat  ) and Sonali tie the knot!'

'Stepping into their Jannat ! I love these 2! I love the fact that they crafted a happy ending for their love story!' he added with another picture.

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Arjun Kapoor shoots for Khatron Ke Khiladi finale


Arjun Kapoor has started shooting for the grand finale of reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 7.

He posted a picture, above, and tweeted: 'Heading to the finale !!! #khatronkekhiladiseason7 beginning of the end.'

Meanwhile, he confirmed the release date of his next film Ki and Ka. 'So the focused n ambitious Lad-Ki and the quirky n unique Lad-Ka will be coming to theatres in April. Ki & Ka in theatres 1st April 2016 !!!' he added.

Directed by R Balki, the film also stars Kareena Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.

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Sonakshi Sinha returns to Mumbai


Sonsakshi Sinha has returned from a family vacation in Kerala.

She posted a picture on Instagram, above, and wrote: 'Dont ask whats going on here. All that matters is that we had fun. Back home after 2 wonderful days in #godsowncountry! #kerala #traveldiaries #familyholiday.'

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Can you guess this actor?


Rishi Kapoor turned to Twitter to share a childhood photograph of himself and tweeted: 'Always made faces at the camera. Thank you whosoever sent this. Agha uncle, Daboo and me at some of our home party!'

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First look: Aditi Rao Hydari, Farhan Akhtar in Tu Mere Paas

The second song titled Tu Mere Paas from Wazir out.

The film's leading lady Aditi Rao Hydari shared a still from the song, above, and tweeted: 'First look of my beautiful love song with @faroutakhtar! Tu Mere Paas releases today.' 

Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, the action thriller will release on January 8.

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Bipasha treats Karan Singh Grover to besan ke ladoos


Actor Karan Singh Grover, who is riding high on the success of his latest film Hate Story 3, received sweets from his close pal Bipasha Basu.

He shared a picture on Instagram, above, and wrote: 'Now this is how you celebrate success!!! Eating a whole box of besan ka ladoos!!! Thank you @bipashabasu for the box of yumminess!!!'

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Divya Khosla Kumar takes son Ruhaan to work


Divya Khosla Kumar, who is working on her next directorial venture Sanam Re, posted a picture from the sets, above, and tweeted: 'Working week but look who's keeping me going on sets #ruhaankumar #smilers #posers #onsets #sanamre #director'

The film, which will star Pulkit Samrat, Urvashi Rautela, Yami Gautam and Rishi Kapoor, is expected to release on February 12.

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Dhanush thanks Navdeep, Rana Daggubati 


Telugu actors Navdeep, Rana Daggubati and others have been busy with the relief work in Chennai.

Dhanush took to Twitter to thank them for their efforts and wrote: 'Thanking @RanaDaggubati, @pnavdeep26 nd team for their immense contribution  to chennai. God bless u all.' 

Rana Daggubati tweeted back: 'Pleasure alway brother! Our support and strength to you and your team always!'