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Ram Gopal Varma: Chennai Express is more fun than sex!

August 26, 2013 17:16 IST

Image: Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in ChennaI Express

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Known for his quirky sense of humour, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has watched Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer Chennai Express five times already, and then tweeted his views.

‘Jst walked out of fifth viewing of Chennai express n I wan2 touch Rohit shettys feet..not since sex did I have more fun than chennai express. If sm of u dint like chennai in 1st viewing my advise is to watch it 4,5 times nt bcos its slow poison bt bcos its slow moving fast poison,’ the 51-year-old filmmaker tweeted.

Taking a jibe at Rohit Shetty, he added: ‘Most boring film I saw is Citizen kane nd mst entertaining is Chennai express.Orson welles shud cme bk frm dead2 touch Rohit shettys feet.’

‘Comparison mt seem odd cos of genre diff bt as common man I felt the same high in excitement in C E as in wht I felt in Titanic nd Avataar,’ he signed off.

Mallika Sherawat gets ready for television

Image: Mallika Sherawat
Photographs: Mallika Sherawat/Twitter

Mallika Sherawat, who has been missing from the filmi circuit these days, will soon be seen on the small screen with her reality show The Bachelorette - Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika.

The 36-year-old actor, who is currently in Udaipur shooting for the show, shared a picture from the sets and tweeted: ‘Lost in thought, #bacheloretteindia.’ 

Based on American competitive reality dating game show The Bachelorette, the Indian version will be hosted by TV actor Rohit Roy.

Happy birthday Madhur Bhandarkar

Image: Madhur Bhandarkar

National Award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar celebrates his 47th birthday today and his colleagues turned to Twitter to wish him:

Neil Nitin Mukesh: ‘Here is Wishing one of Indias Finest Directors MADHUR BHANDARKAR. A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS. LOVE ALWAYS.’

Divya Dutta: ‘a very happy bday sirji!hava grtttt one! god bless’

Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar reunite for Welcome Back

Image: Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor
Photographs: Anil Kapoor/Twitter

Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar recently shot for the promo of their upcoming movie Welcome Back. The film is a sequel to 2007 comedy Welcome.

Anil shared a picture of them together and tweeted: ‘Really happy to work with Nana after 5 years, shooting for a promo of Welcome Back. Excited to play Majnu Bhai again.’

Meanwhile, his sister-in-law Sridevi praised his upcoming TV show 24 and tweeted: ‘24 looks amazing-very stylish-will take Indian TV shows to another level.’

'John Abraham is emerging as the new age producer'

Image: John Abraham in Madras Cafe

Bollywood celebrities, who watched John Abraham’s well-reviewed film Madras Cafe, turned to Twitter to praise it. Here’s what they said:

Karan Johar: ‘Madras cafe is intelligent...well intentioned...spectacularly shot and edge of the seat!! a proud film in every department!!! Superb.... John Abraham emerging as the new age producer of our times....his brand value takes a giant leap.’

Preity Zinta: ‘Saw Madras Cafe & loved how the film maker has been so Brave in his choice of cinema & absolutely loved it ! Congrats John & Shoojit. Way 2go! Also saw Bhaag Milkha & was stunned by how flawless & beautifully performed it was. @FarOutAkhtar was BRILLIANT & I absolutely LOVED it too. These films definitely define a new wave & age in Indian Cinema & I'm so glad dat films like these are being made.’

Dia Mirza: ‘I watched #MadrasCafe with a house full audience. Felt so good! Cinema this brave must be applauded and celebrated. #Proud’


Manisha Koirala: Absolutely geared to get back

Image: Manisha Koirala
Photographs: Manisha Koirala/Twitter

Manisha Koirala, who has successfully recovered from ovarian cancer, is all set to resume work. 

She shared a picture of her and added: ‘Absolutely geared to get back.' 

Manisha, who was last seen in Bhoot Returns, is expected to shoot for a film by the end of this year.