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Akshay Kumar, Shruti Haasan start shooting for Gabbar

January 08, 2014 17:44 IST
Akshay Kumar

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Akshay Kumar has started shooting for his new film Gabbar, a remake of the hit Tamil film Thuppakki.  

The actor tweeted, 'Starting the #NewYear, with a New Movie, a New Look & by God's Grace lots of Luck!! 1st shot for #GABBAR Wish me luck!'

Akshay's co-star in the film, Shruti Haasan, who underwent an appendix surgery earlier this week, has resumed work.

‘Back in mumbai and back to shoot - bye bye appendix hello new year :) ugggh I hate pain :( Day 1 of gabbar! :)’ she tweeted with a picture from the sets. 

The film is produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Viacom18.

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Celebrating 10 years of Chameli!

January 08, 2014 17:44 IST
Movie poster of Chameli

Kareena Kapoor's 2004 film Chameli, co-starring Rahul Bose, completes 10 years on January 9.

Celebrating the occasion, producer Rangita Pritish Nandy shared a picture and added: ‘#10YearsOf Chameli #SudhirMishra #RahulBose #KareenaKapoor ' Such immense magic ' And Anant Balani, you will always be loved. ‘

Anant Balani, who was directing the film, passed away during its making. Sudhir Mishra then took over as director.

Director Sudhir Mishra added: ‘Chameli if u watch it carefully was about a prostitutes right to say "No".’

Here's how Bipasha Basu celebrated her 35th birthday

January 08, 2014 17:44 IST
Bipasha Basu with her friends

Bipasha Basu celebrated her 35th birthday on January 7 with family and close friends.

She shared a picture from the celebrations and tweeted: ‘The child in me refuses to grow up no matter how old I get:) My friends n family love me this way! Lucky to have them!’ 

She shared another picture and added: ‘Celebrations continue at my gym! With my fav Masi from gym! One more yummy cake! Humbled by all the love I get:) Thank you Gold's Gym:)’  


Prateik Babbar's Rum Pum Posshh gets stalled

January 08, 2014 17:44 IST
Prateik Babbar

Actor Prateik Babbar’s much delayed film Rum Pum Posshh has apparently been stalled due to the lack of funds.

Confirming the news, the actor tweeted: ‘Sad news to share..rum pum poshsh the film has been stalled due to financial complications. But im not going anywhere..more brilliant films coming your way..real soon :)..keep that faith.’

Meanwhile, Prateik also bumped into Salman Khan. ‘spent the day chatting with (bhai) salmaan khan yesterday..till late at night..in between shots..we were both filming at filmistaan studios,’ he added.

Nicole Faria makes Bollywood debut with Yaariyan

January 08, 2014 17:44 IST
Nicole Faria

Former Miss Earth Nicole Faria, who is making her debut this Friday, January 10 with Yaariyan, is feeling the jitters before the release.

The 23-year-old actress thanked her fans and tweeted: ‘A BIG thank you to all my fans and supporters for motivating me and giving me positive energy. En route Dubai for Yaariyan's premier :)’

‘The movie has hints of comedy, adventure, drama and a lot of fun :) it's a story about 5 college kids and their experiences,’ she added.

The college-based romance adventure film, directed by Divya Khosla Kumar, also stars Himansh Kohli, Serah Singh and Rakul Preet Singh.

Anushka, Sonakshi sizzles in Dabboo Ratnani calendar

January 08, 2014 17:44 IST
Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma, who features in Dabboo Ratnani’s latest calendar, shared her picture from the calendar and tweeted: ‘Sharing my shot for Dabboo Ratnani calendar .. Incase you haven't seen it .. :)’ 

Sonakshi Sinha shared her picture as well, and added: ‘All punked out!! My shot for @DabbooRatnani's calendar this year! Well done my friend, yet again :)’ 

Meanwhile Amitabh Bachchan had also shared his picture earlier.