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Did Neelam spread rumours of SRK-Priyanka affair?

Last updated on: January 12, 2012 17:38 IST
Neelam Kothari

It's been quite a while since reports of marital discord in the SRK household due to the actor's growing fondness for costar Priyanka Chopra started doing the rounds.

This time, its actor-turned-jewellery designer Neelam Kothari who has been accused of spreading rumours about Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra's alleged love affair. Annoyed Neelam took to Twitter to clear her stand.

She tweeted: 'Don't know how to react to a certain article that has come out today, claiming that I am responsible for starting certain rumours. I'm shocked and hurt with these allegations!! This is the first time in the whole of my career I have been dragged into a controversy.. Not fair at all!! Gauri and Sharukh happen to be my dear friends and will continue to be so.. Would never say anythin derogatory about them.'

She also denied picking up a fight with Chopra and added 'As for Priyanka Chopra... No we have never had a fight.. Get your facts right people!!'

Meanwhile, Priyanka is off to Macau. 'Phew...it's been a long day. Am so looking forward to my photo shoot in Macau next week where 2 really special people are going to join me! Some of you may already know what I'm talking about. For those who don't... I have something fun in mind... watch this space for more,' she wrote.

As for Shah Rukh, he just wants to be left alone. 'its sometimes better people don't get to know u...cos the more they know u...the less they understand & accept you. Alone is better, wot say,' he tweeted.

Akshay Kumar bounces back from shoulder injury

Last updated on: January 12, 2012 17:38 IST
Akshay Kumar

It has been a season of injuries. After Shah Rukh, Abhishek Bachchan, and Hrithik Roshan, it's now Akshay Kumar who's hurt.

He tweeted: 'The New Year started with a downer, what with the shoulder injury, was in excruciating pain since the past few days!'

But Akshay is back in action and is all set to shoot for Rowdy Rathore.

'Just got back from Germany post some therapy. Feeling much relief now, thank you to all my well wishers, who prayed for me. Now I'm back in action, leaving for Hubli for another action packed schedule of Rowdy Rathore! Need your blessings always :)' he added.

When Preity Zinta bumped into Rani

Last updated on: January 12, 2012 17:38 IST
Preity Zinta

Preity Zinta spotted a shoeshine guy who uses a hair dryer to shine shoes. 

'Morning! At da airport B4 I board my flight & guess what I see ? A shoe shine guy who uses a hair dryer 4 the job; Of course I'm curious !' she tweeted.

Curious Zinta even got her shoes polished by the same guy. 'Check out the hair dryer on the bottom right ! TLC 4 my shoes! Love India.. Kya baat hai :-) Ting !' she tweeted with the picture. 

Later, she met Rani Mukherji at the airport and shared the story. 'Just Met Rani at the airport... Awww ! Was nice seeing her after so long ! I coudent stop telling her about my shoe shine story ! Hahahaha !' she added.