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Shah Rukh, Madhuri, Deepika perform in Dubai

December 02, 2013 17:02 IST
Meiyang Chang, Deepika Padukone, Madhuri Dixit, Shah Rukh Khan, Jaqueline Fernandez, Honey Singh, Neeti Mohan

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

After mesmerising audiences in New Zealand and Australia, Shah Rukh Khan gave a rocking performance in Dubai on December 1.

He was accompanied by Deepika Padukone, Madhuri Dixit, Jacqueline Fernandez, rapper Honey Singh, and singers Neeti Mohan and Meiyang Chang.

Meiyang Chang shared a picture of them together (above) and tweeted: ‘Moments such as these make you go CHEESE! Thank you #Dubai #AccessAllAreas.’ 

Shah Rukh Khan tweeted his vote of thanks: ‘Show over...The frenzy lives on. Good bad ugly I do, it's nice to be appreciated. It makes me feel I tried & it was good enuff. Thanx Dubai’

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Hrithik Roshan heads to London for medical checkup

December 02, 2013 17:02 IST
Hrithik Roshan

Hrithik Roshan, who was supposed to start shooting for his next film Shuddhi opposite Kareena Kapoor, is currently in London for a health checkup.

The 39-year-old actor, who had undergone a brain surgery in July, tweeted: ‘Taking off wth my head around d world 2 find what it needs 2 be me again. Thank u all 4 your prayers. My love to all u beautiful people.’

Buzz is that Shuddhi's release has now been postponed to July 2014. 

Meanwhile, noted lyricist Javed Akhtar has injured his back. His wife and actress Shabana Azmi tweeted: ‘Thanku 4 all the good wishes for Javed Sbs quick recovery. He has injured his back and is in agony but hopefully shud b out of hospital soon. There has been some improvement but Javed Sb still in a lot of pain. Your good wishes are a big help thank you so much.’

Happy birthday, Boman Irani!

December 02, 2013 17:02 IST
Boman Irani

Boman Irani celebrates his birthday today, December 2, and his friends in the film industry wished him on Twitter:

Farah Khan: ‘@bomanirani 4get nicest,kindest,great actor..Happy birthday 2 the Sexiest man in bollywood 2day!!n I'm sure @iamsrk n @SonuSood will agree!’

Abhishek Bachchan: ‘Bomzyyyy! Happy birthday @bomanirani I pray that this year you learn how to beat @iamsrk and me at FIFA. Lots and lots of love.’

Dia Mirza: ‘@bomanirani I love you. And it's a very very very happy day! Have a wonderful, blessed year ahead :) :) and keep at the joy you spread.’

Anil Kapoor: ‘Happy Birthday @bomanirani iss saal No Entry Mein Entry kar hi dete hai. Cheers !’

Anupam Kher: ‘Happy Birthday @bomanirani. Love, peace & happiness always.:)’

Neha Dhupia: ‘Happy happy happy bommmmmzzziiieee @bomanirani ... Have a fab day , wonderful year ! Big love coming your way ....’

Ram Kapoor: ‘@bomanirani my mentor, my guru, my friend a VERY happy birthday! Hope you have a ROCKING year ahead, make LOTS of money, and give some to me.’

Karan Johar: ‘Happy Birthday to one of the nicest people in the movie business @bomanirani...love u bomzy!!!! big huge hug!!!’

Sonu Sood: ‘@bomanirani Many happy returns of the day my partner. Keep smiling n keep ruling always. Love u.’

Boman thanked everyone for the wishes and wrote: ‘In school the class would sing happy birthday & I would smile.Never imagined the chorus would get this loud.I still smile like a little boy! Thank you all. Every single one of you for the love, warmth, blessings and wishes. It is truly a Happy Birthday!!!’

'Too much entertainment on TV!'

December 02, 2013 17:02 IST
Karan Johar in Koffee with Karan

While Amitabh Bachchan wrapped his game show Kaun Bange Crorepati this weekend, filmmaker Karan Johar returned to television with the new season of his chat show Koffee With Karan.

Host Karan Johar tweeted: ‘Thank you for the overwhelming response to last night!!!’ 

Amitabh Bachchan, on the other hand, watched some sports on TV. ‘There is a certain joy in watching repeat sport events, even though the final results are known .. especially when India wins !!’ Bachchan tweeted.

Actress Prachi Desai seems to be a big fan of reality shows. ‘Too much entertainment on tv! Koffee with Karan, Big Boss, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Zee Rishtey awards, Nach Baliye.. What to watch??? Uffff!’ she tweeted.

Meanwhile, Payal Rohatgi defended her beau Sangram Singh and slammed Gauahar Khan. ‘Very proud of Sangram.to call a spade a spade very difficult in #BB7 house. Gauhar 2 prove yourself fair u try to prove others unfair. Where was Gauhar's fairness when kushal nominated Ellie & not Gauhar during his captaincy ? Why didnt the Fair lady jump in? Gauhar is a bigger Actress than me.. But in terms of being a bigger person by heart I doubt. She wants 2 prove everyone wrong in her journey,’ she wrote.

'Fast and Furious will not be the same without you'

December 02, 2013 17:02 IST
Paul Walker

With news of the sudden death of Hollywood actor Paul Walker, several Bollywood turned to Twitter to express their shock and pay tribute:

Maryam Zakaria: ‘R.I.P Paul Walker, you were such amazing Actor. Fast and Furious will not be the same without you :(‘

Ronnie Screwvala: ‘Sad to learn of the demise of Paul Walker. For many cinema buffs, he provided a much-needed dose of thrill.’

Ram Kapoor: ‘I was in my make up van watching the movie fast and furious 6 when I got the call that Paul walker has died!!... I couldn't watch it anymore.’

Sonal Chauhan: ‘RIP Paul Walker. Life is so uncertain. N we take it for granted. Value it ... Live it.’

Varun Dhawan: ‘Can't believe Paul walker is gone. Life is crazy. Don't know why but this news has really depressed me.’

Sanjay Gupta: ‘Paul Walker an actor who raced cars on screen and Doriano Romboni a race car driver both pass away in car accidents. What a sad day this is.’

Kashmera Shah turns 43

December 02, 2013 17:02 IST
Kashmera Shah

Actress Kashmera Shah celebrated her 43rd birthday today with friends. ‘Another birthday is here...I m so excited to meet all my friends,’ she tweeted.

Meanwhile, her friends turned to Twitter to wish her: 

Payal Rohatgi: ‘Happy birthday to my dear friend @kashmerashah 2. Another good humanbeing I know. God bless u with lots of happiness and success always.’

Jaaved Jaaferi: ‘HAPPY HAPPY DAY @kashmerashah..and many more in health and happiness.’

PHOTO: Chitrangda Singh walks the ramp

December 02, 2013 17:02 IST
Chitrangda Singh

Chitrangda Singh walked the ramp for a jewellery brand at the ongoing India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 over the weekend. She looked ravishing in a red frilly high-low hem traditional lehenga designed by Tarun Tahiliani.

‘Walked for Azva Jwellery which was gorrrgeouss !! N Tarun Tahiliani 's outfit ..which was gorgeousity doubled ! Thxx Tarun !’Chitrangda tweeted with a picture of her.