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Bachchans impressed by Peepli Live

Last updated on: August 13, 2010 10:25 IST
Aamir Khan, Omkar Das Manikpur, Amitabh Bachchan
Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Aamir Khan went all out to promote his home production, Peepli Live, by having a series of special screenings for Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Juhi Chawla and Kangna Ranaut through the week. On Thursday, he invited Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan to watch the film.

Amitabh was so impressed by the movie that he tweeted 'no stars, no foo faah, just a simple tale put across so effectively. So impressed with the first time director!'

Dinner at the Khans

Last updated on: August 13, 2010 10:25 IST
Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan
Amitabh also tweeted about Aamir's wife Kiron Rao's Bengali speaking skills. 'Aamir's wife Kiron speaks fluent Bengali, so Jaya and she had a ball -- Aamir and me had the food.'

The night ended with dinner at Aamir's place. 'Last night Peepli Live with Aamir and dinner at his place. Delighted with PL. so real so nostalgic so superb. Loved it!!'

Neil, Deepika promote Lafangey Parindey

Last updated on: August 13, 2010 10:25 IST
Deepika Padukone and Neil Nitin Mukesh
Meanwhile, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Deepika Padukone were busy promoting their film, Lafangey Parindey at Mumbai's Yash Raj Studio. The film will release on August 20.

Lara Dutta unveils lifestyle campaigne

Last updated on: August 13, 2010 10:25 IST
Lara Dutta
Lara Dutta was seen unveiling the Taiwan trade excellent lifestyle campaigne at Trident Hotel at Nariman Point, South Mumbai.

Mughda attends Help premiere

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Mugdha Godse
Apart from Peepli Live, horror film Help also released this Friday. Its heroine Mugdha Godse makes an appearance at the premiere.

Shreyas Talpade helps Help

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Shreyas Talpade and his wife Deepti

The film also stars Bobby Deol and Shreyas Talpade. While Bobby did not show up at the premiere, Shreyas turned up with his wife Deepti.

Gulshan Grover and Manoj Bajpai watch Help

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Gulshan Grover and Manoj Bajpai

Bollywood's bad man Gulshan Grover posed with Manoj Bajpai at the premiere of Help.

Rahul Roy needs Help

Last updated on: August 13, 2010 10:25 IST
Rahul Roy

Is Rahul Roy making the rounds again to lift his filmi career? The former Bigg Boss contestant was spotted at the Help premiere too.