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PHOTO: Shah Rukh Khan does Lungi dance with fans

August 12, 2013 17:39 IST
Shah Rukh Khan

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Riding high on the success of Chennai ExpressShah Rukh Khan went to watch the film with fans in a packed cinema hall in Mumbai on Sunday.

‘Go to where u feel happiest...so have decided to go and watch Chennai Express in the theatre...with the audience. Want to hear the laughter,’ he wrote.

After the film, he added: ‘Can't express the feeling of seeing so many ppl watching the film & so many outside waiting to see it. Thanx Gaity..Super Chennai Express.’

He also celebrated with the film’s success by doing a Lungi dance with fans. ‘Dancing with the audience...celebrating...& doing the Lungi Dance in the rains atop the theater. Bring it on!!’ he tweeted with the picture (above).

Ajay Devgn starts shooting for Prabhu Dheva's next film

August 12, 2013 17:39 IST
Ajay Devgn

Ajay Devgn, who will be seen next in Prakash Jha's Satyagraha, started shooting for Prabhu Dheva’s next film on Eid.

‘Eid mubarak! To all! Happy that I'm starting Prabhu Devas new film on such an auspicous day!’ Ajay tweeted.

Director Prabhu Dheva updated: ‘yest was our 2nd day of shoot with @ajaydevgn sir.. The action continues.. Will update you'll abt day 3.’

While Sonakshi Sinha and Vicky Donor star Yaami Gautam have been confirmed for the film, buzz is that the third actress will be former Miss India Manasvi Mamgai.

Mira Nair begins search for her Bengali Detective

August 12, 2013 17:39 IST
Mira Nair

Filmmaker Mira Nair is all to set direct a crime thriller titled Bengali Detective.

The 55-year-old director is now in India to hunt for the lead actor. ‘heading to apna desh to begin the search for the bengali detective - who will play this Everyman?’ she tweeted.

While the film is going to be produced by Scott Free and Michael Costigan, Sabrina Dhawan who wrote Monsoon Wedding is writing the script.

Bengali Detective is based on the documentary directed by Phil Cox.

Om Puri's next film is with Helen Mirren

August 12, 2013 17:39 IST
Om Puri

Veteran actor Om Puri has a bagged a meaty role in an international film titled The Hundred-Foot Journey, co-starring Helen Mirren. Directed by Swedish filmmaker Lasse Hallstrom, the film is an adaptation of Richard C Morais' best-seller novel of the same name.

Congratulating Puri, Shabana Azmi tweeted: ‘ Wow! Om Puri stars opposite Helen Mirren in a new film that goes on the floor next month. That's terrific.’


Independence Day special on Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 6

August 12, 2013 17:39 IST
 Lauren Gottlieb and Punit J Pathak

This week dancers on celebrity dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, the contestants will soak in Independence Day spirits.

Judge Madhuri Dixit tweeted: ‘We r doing an Independence Day tribute on #Jhalak. My salute to Indian independence through peaceful means. Jai Hind.’

American dancer Lauren Gottlieb paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. She shared a picture of her with her partner Punit J Pathak and tweeted: ‘Stay tuned to @ColorsTV at 9pm for #Jhalak. @punitjpathak and I have a very special tribute to Mahatma Gandhi!’