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'Kochadaiyaan is a step forward for Indian film industry'

September 26, 2013 17:50 IST
Movie poster of Kochadaiyaan

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Shah Rukh Khan is all praise for Rajinikanth's upcoming periodic film Kochadaiyaan.
 
‘First look 'Kochadaiyaan' of Rajni sir & Soundarya is awesome!! Its such a step forward for Indian film industry. Thanx for making it sir,’ Khan tweeted.

Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya Ashwin, who has directed the film, thanked him and wrote back: ‘thank u so much shah rukh :):):) ur words mean a lot to me... Lots of love to u !!!!! Big hug !!!’

The mega-budget projec
t is shot using motion capture technology and will release in seven languages including Spanish, Japanese and Italian. 

Kochadaiyaan will feature Rajinikanth in three roles alongside R Sarathkumar, Aadhi, Deepika Padukone, Shobana, Rukmini Vijayakumar, Jackie Shroff and Nassar.

The film will release on Rajinikanth's birthday on December 12. 

Madhuri Dixit returns to work

September 26, 2013 17:50 IST
Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri Dixit, who lost her father Shankar Dixit on September 16, has resumed work. ‘Shooting for Odonil air freshners at Film City with @MickeyContractor, Susan and gang! Having a fun time!’ the 46-year-old actress tweeted. 

Dixit will later join Shah Rukh Khan on his world tour Temptation Reloaded. ‘Rehearsing for Temptations Reloaded! How r all of u? I'm looking forward to seeing all my fans in Australia & NZ in October when we bring Temptation Reloaded,’ she wrote.

Meanwhile, Shilpa Shetty is shooting for a commercial in Bangkok. ‘In Bangkok to shoot an advert,but listening into the cricket commentary ..beaming from ear to ear:)The Royals are playing their best cricket,’ she updated.

Lara Dutta is also in Bangkok with her husband Mahesh Bhupathi and daughter Saira. ‘Down time with the family in Thailand. Saira on a hunt for parks in Bangkok!! Lots of malls and temples but can't find any parks!!’ she posted.

PHOTO: Waheeda Rehman, Salim Khan visit Anupam Kher's acting school

September 26, 2013 17:50 IST
Salim Khan, Waheeda Rehman and Anupam Kher

Veteran actor Waheeda Rehman and scriptwriter Salim Khan recently visited Anupam Kher’s acting school.

Anupam Kher shared a picture and tweeted: ‘It was an honour to have legends Waheeda Rehman Ji & Salim Khan Saab at our school @actorprepares. Jai Ho.:)’ 

Meanwhile, Salim Merchant shared a picture of himself with actor Vinay Pathak and wrote: ‘Shot something nice with @Sulaiman_M and @pathakvinay .Went down memory lane .our old neighbourhood - Mohd ali road.’