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Shilpa Shetty spends Christmas in Dubai

December 26, 2013 17:08 IST
Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

It’s Christmas season and many Bollywood stars have taken off on vacation. Others have turned to Twitter to wish their fans and post pictures of their Christmas celebrations. Here's a look:

Shilpa Shetty, who was in Dubai recently, celebrated Christmas there with family.

‘Merry Christmas Tweetos. Always in London @ this time. Really enjoy the true Christmas spirit there. This time in Dubai, cause I've work. Nevertheless here with entire family, Inlaws, parents, sister, neices. Cannot b a better way to celebrate it:) Christmas present time, Yippeee!’ Shilpa tweeted.

Her husband Raj Kundra shared a picture of them together and added: ‘Merry Xmas from @theshilpashetty and I with family in Dubai. Peace, love and happiness to all.’ 

Akshay Kumar wished his fans and wrote: ‘I'm off on my year end family vacation... rejoicing watching my lil one getting excited about the Christmas lights & goodies all around. Hope you are having a great time with your family too. Happy Holidays :)’

Madhuri Dixit is also on a break. ‘Did you get some quality time with your family? I am taking a little break with my family and lovin it!’ she updated.

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'Christmas started with a promise of new beginnings'

December 26, 2013 17:08 IST
Preity Zinta

Preity Zinta, who is currently vacationing in her hometown Shimla, shared a picture and tweeted: ‘This Christmas started of with a promise of new beginnings, happy thoughts & wanting to help out friends with their trees ;-) I love to dress up the Christmas tree ! Since I was a little girl all I wanted to do was to impress Santa & get some extra gifts under the tree.’

Her Veer-Zaara co-star Shah Rukh Khan also celebrated Christmas with family. ‘Anyone who claims men are the equal of women have never seen a man trying to wrap a Christmas or any present. This is a universal truth. Saw a bit of DDLJ on tv....kids asked 'why papa'. Guess too young to know wot romance is...yet! Got babies x'mas gifts & got hugs in return.’

Meanwhile, American actress and performer Lauren Gottlieb celebrated her first Christmas in India.

She shared a picture and tweeted: ‘I spent my Christmas Eve giving gifts and dancing with the kids at the Smile Foundation! The Smile Foundation gives underprivileged kids in India education. Happy to gift them new school supplies.’

Sonakshi Sinha celebrated Christmas with kids at an orphanage in Mumbai. ‘Went and spent some time with the kids at an orphanage. Nothing better than giving happiness to those who haven't seen much of it. They truly made MY christmas most merry :)’ she wrote.

Karan Johar attends Alvira Khan's Christmas bash

December 26, 2013 17:08 IST
Manish Malhotra and Karan Johar with Arpita and Alvira Agnihotri

Taking a breaking from his television show Koffee With Karan, filmmaker Karan Johar celebrated Christmas with Salman Khan’s sisters.  

Arpita Khan shared a picture with sister Alvira, Karan and Manish Malhotra on Twitter.

Meanwhile, Karan Johar wrote: ‘Officially tuning off from all work related activities...ME time starts now...happy Holidays to all!!!’

Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra, who is currently vacationing in Europe, celebrated Christmas with family and friends.

She shared a picture and tweeted: ‘Merry Xmas family.. Yay!!! Love the spirit of holidays.. The feeling of everything being bright and happy!!’ 

‘I'm ready for something unexpected to happen... Good unexpected of course!! Come on Santa!! I've been a good girl,’ she added.

Stars wish their fans a Merry Chirstmas

December 26, 2013 17:08 IST
Maria Goretti

Actress Lisa Haydon shared a picture of herself and tweeted: ‘And it's Christmas Day. So If you have a worry, throw it away!! Muahhhh :-))’ 

‘Merry Christmas!!Thank u guys for chatting with me always when I'm stranded at airports, bored, or just want love.I love you all so much! Xxx,’ she added.

Arshad Warsi’s wife and actress Maria Goretti shared a picture of herself with her Christmas tree and tweeted: ‘And so Merry Christmas.. From our home to yours.. Love, pray, dance, eat, laugh and hug.. I love today.’ 

Arshad Warsi added: ‘BIG HUG & thank you to all my friends for last night’s Christmas party. Mini's margarita's, Maria's Food & the incredible company-love u all.’

Former VJ and actress Sophie Choudry shared a picture of her Chirstmas tree and tweeted: ‘Merry Xmas everyone! Wish u love, peace & tons of happiness! Muah!’  

‘Food coma post yummy #Xmas lunch & spoilt rotten with awesm gifts! Saw #Dhoom3. Aamir is frikkin incredible, Kat fab! Best twist ever!’ she added.

 

 

Neil Nitin Mukesh celebrates Christmas in Delhi

December 26, 2013 17:08 IST
Neil Nitin Mukesh, Nitin Mukesh and his wife.

Neil Nitin Mukesh celebrated Christmas in Delhi with his family. He posted a picture of him with his parents and tweeted: ‘With my SANTA for Life and maa in DELHI with family. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE. LOVE YOU ALL.’

He shared another picture and added: ‘With my ANGEL. MYRA in DELHI. The cutest Santa ever. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!’ 

Neha Dhupia, who was also in Delhi for Christmas shared a picture of her with a Christmas tree and tweeted: ‘ Merry Christmas friends... Wishing all of u joy, happiness and of course a tree that keeps giving!’