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Bollywood loves Olympics bronze medalist Mary Kom!

Last updated on: August 9, 2012 18:10 IST
Amitabh Bachchan

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

She may have had to settle for a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics but Indian boxer M C Mary Kom has won the hearts of many Bollywood stars for her commitment and determination.

Amitabh Bachchan ‏wrote: 'My great honor and privilege to have spoken to Mary Kom earlier today on phone ..! What a lady !! You have made all of India proud! Mary Kom you are a champion !! And loved and admired by all.'

Soha Ali Khan tweeted: 'Mary kom is an olympic champion and a massive inspiration to all of us!! What a fighter what a woman - salutes are in order!!'

Shekhar Kapur wrote: 'Mary kom stands for Grit Feminism Spirit Motherhood Dedication Vulnerability Honesty. Great Sportsperson with beautiful heart.'

Akshay Kumar ‏thanked her for the medal and tweeted: 'Humility is another strength u have Mary Kom.Wish I could box like you an apology 4 a bronze is a gold itself.A BIG Thank You from all of us.'

Singer Kailash Kher ‏saluted her: Big salute this girl n her Spirit, in spite of so many hurdles some artist n some khiladis still have some purity n innocence thank God.'

Pooja Bedi  tweeted: 'Incredible respect for Mary Kom mother of twins for winning an Olympic medal that made Indians so proud & put Manipur on the Map:)'

Ronit Roy ‏wrote: 'Mary kom, it doesn't matter that you didn't win the gold. We warmly welcome you back with your bronze medal and your heart of gold.'

Rahul Bose ‏tweeted: 'Mary Kom's determination in the ring & simplicity out of it, both reflect a sportsperson's greatest motivator : a deep love for her country.'

Sonakshi Sinha tweeted. 'an OLYMPIC bronze! You've made us proud Mary Kom! dishum dishum all the way!!'

Like the Ishkq In Paris trailer?

Last updated on: August 9, 2012 18:10 IST
Movie Trailer of Ishkq In Paris

The trailer of Preity Zinta's home production Ishkq In Paris is out.

Preity shared the trailer and tweeted: 'Here is the trailor for Ishkq in paris. Let me know ur thoughts people.'

The movie also stars debutant Rhehan Malliek, Hollywood actress Isabelle Adjani, and has a special cameo by Salman Khan.

 What do YOU think of the Ishkq In Paris trailer? Tell us!

WATCH: Mallika Sherawat gets bold for KLPD!

Last updated on: August 9, 2012 18:10 IST
Movie trailer of Kismet Love Paisa Dilli

Mallika Sherawat is all set to return to Indian screens with her upcoming film Kismet Love Paisa Dilli. The actress plays a bold character opposite Vivek Oberoi. 

Mallika shared the trailer on Twitter and tweeted: 'Here it is.. The first trailer of 'Kismet Love Paisa Dilli' .. Enjoy!' 

Set in Delhi, Kismet Love Paisa Dilli is a one-night story of Tharki Lucky and Lovina. It has been directed by Sanjay Khanduri.

WATCH: The making of Perpendicular

Last updated on: August 9, 2012 18:10 IST
The making of Perpendicular of Gangs Of Wasseypur-II

If you have seen Gangs of Wasseypur 2, you would know better. 

If you haven't, Perpendicular is an eccentric character from Anurag Kashyap's latest film, played by debutant Aditya Kumar.

Kashyap shared the video in which Aditya talks about how he prepared for the role and how they developed the character.

Priyanka Chopra gets inked

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Priyanka Chopra shows her tattoo

There's no denying that Priyanka Chopra is daddy's girl. Now, she has got a tattoo to prove it.

Priyanka, who returned from Los Angeles last week, chose to pay tribute to her father by getting a tattoo dedicated to him.

'For all those asking..here's my tattoo! I love it!glad y'all do too!' she tweeted with the picture (above).

Mika gets ready for acting debut

Last updated on: August 9, 2012 18:10 IST
Mika

Singer Mika Singh, who recently signed a film titled Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaye, is shooting for a patriotic song. He tweeted a picture from the sets. 

Meanwhile, Arjun Rampal ‏is busy dubbing for Prakash Jha's Chakravayuh. 'Good morning enroute for Chakravayuh dubbing, film is looking good so far,fingers crossed, can't wait to start sharing all the material soon,' he tweeted.

Ronit Roy ‏is shooting for his television show Adaalat despite a viral attack. 'Past two days have been terrible for me.Shooting with viral is BAD! Better today but still very weak.Dreading doing court shoot today!' he updated.

Rana Daggubati ‏is busy shooting for a film: 'Shooting in the all famous Aluminum factory, shooting next to me is my cousin Chaitanya. :-)) Breaks will be fun.'