Rediff.com« Back to articlePrint this article

Pooja Bhatt miffed over Jism 2 'A' certificate

Last updated on: June 27, 2012 18:27 IST
A scene from Jism 2

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Pooja Bhatt
seems to be upset with the Censor Board for giving an 'A' certificate to her upcoming film Jism 2, starring Sunny Leone.

'First music promo for #Jism2 has been given an 'A' certificate. And this was what one could call a truly watered down version,' the actor-director tweeted.

'So the deal is this-You can't buy spots on TV for a promo with an 'A' certificate. Which basically means you can't publicize your music!' she added.

The actress/filmmaker has now decided to release the promo on the Internet instead.

'So will I pare down the promo of #Jism2 to appease the censors? Or release it on the internet & push forward a more sanitized song on TV? Absolutely REFUSE to pare my scheduled trailer down to pander to an over cautious Censor board. Will release promo on the internet instead,' she added.

'So we've decided to throw all caution to the winds & go ahead and release our first music promo on June 29'TH as scheduled over the INTERNET. Delighted that T. Series is in absolute agreement with us with regards to NOT releasing watered down versions of #Jism2 trailers on TV!' she updated.

'We have 6 songs in #Jism2. Only 3 cater to a universal audience without losing their essence. The other 3 cannot be made to seem asexual! Hence we will only submit to the censor board & plug on TV those songs of #Jism2 what WE feel is appropriate for a family audience,' she tweeted.

Bollywood remembers Punchamda

Last updated on: June 27, 2012 18:27 IST
RD Burman

Bollywood stars remembered the legendary composer RD Burman on his 73rd birth anniversary.

Lata Mangeshkar tweeted: 'namaskar,aaj ek mahan sangeetkar R.D..BURMAN yaane pancham ka janamdin hai,uski yaad me main bhavaanjali arpan karti hun.'

Prosenjit Chatterjee wrote: 'Its Pancham da's B'day..the most fav music composer of Indian Cinema and a trend setter.'

Choreographer-turned-director Farah Khan, who had worked with him in the film 1942: A Love Story tweeted. '2day is panchamda's bday..my inspiration n the most beautiful human beings.was blessed 2 work with him in 1942..n 2 hear his music everyday,' she tweeted.

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra wrote: 'LateR D BURMANs b'day:today i love his music and listen to his songs everyday true legend.'

Post your favourite R D Burman songs right here!

Stars pay tribute to Nora Ephron

Last updated on: June 27, 2012 18:27 IST
Nora Ephron

Bollywood stars paid tribute to Oscar-nominated Hollywood screenwriter Nora Ephron, who passed away yesterday in New York after battling leukemia.

Neha Dhupia tweeted: '"Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim." - Nora Ephron (Best advise I read for the first time in 2004)'

Director Deepa Mehta wrote: 'O mortality . Very sad . RIP Nora'

‏Mini Mathur tweeted: 'Nora Ephron.. One of my favourite writers.. When Harry met Sally was the first romantic comedy I saw. RIP.'

Goldie Behl wrote: 'Rip nora ephron love and romance will never be the same on screen.'

Actress Shruti Seth wrote: 'R.I.P Nora Ephron. Your stories shall keep your legacy alive.'

Amitabh Bachchan's relives his 786 memories

Last updated on: June 27, 2012 18:27 IST
Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan got nostalgic as he completed his 786th day on Twitter as the number 786 went on to become quite famous after his films Deewar and Coolie.

'This #T786 trending is infectious ... soo many incidents connected with it .. the badge on his shirt as a coolie was kept by him .. the climax of Deewar shot at Ballard Pier during all night shoots. Climax of Deewar all night shoot in Mumbai till 6AM..then straight to airport, fly to Bangalore and shoot all day for Sholay. this shooting all night for Deewar in Mumbai and all next morning in Bangalore, went on for 1 week .. !! Excitement !!' he tweeted.

He also explained the significance of the number. 'The Muslim brothers and sisters when they write on paper always write 786 on top as an auspicious beginning .. Bismillah ir Rahman nir Rahim...In the Name of Allah the Most Merciful the Most Kind... the significance of the number,' he added.

'after the release of Deewar, number plates of cars and necklaces and pendants bearing #T786 number became most prominent !!' he added.

Salman Khan denies staying off action films

Last updated on: June 27, 2012 18:27 IST
Salman Khan in Ek Tha Tiger

Salman Khan, who is suffering from Trigeminal Neuralgia, denied staying away from action sequences due to health and safety reasons. In fact, the actor shot an introduction action sequence yesterday for Dabangg 2

'Kya man , kuch bhi they write, me good, shooting introduction action full on , ya being careful too, those 3 much better , aur kuch ?' the tweeted.

Besides Dabangg 2, the actor has action films like Ek Tha Tiger, Sher Khan and Kick to be released soon.

Watch the Ek Tha Tiger promo here.

Shilpa Shetty: Being a mother is a full time job!

Last updated on: June 27, 2012 18:27 IST
Shilpa Shetty with husband Raj Kundra and son Viaan

Shilpa Shetty, who recently gave birth to a baby boy Viaan, is busy performing her motherly duties.

'Tweetos I kno I've been twitter lazy.Son keeps me busy. Dunno hw times flown!Sleep deprivd n look like a zombie bt Viaan is joy personified!' she tweeted.

The actress says that being a mother is a full time job and saluted all moms. 'Being a mother is a full time job!One hs 2 b ready 2 giv 25hrs a day 2 the baby or don't do it!Amazin hw r mothers did it al without ny help,' she added.

'Glad I have the luxury of time to take off but hats off 2 all those moms who multitask home chores/ work after a baby singlehandedly. Phew!!' she added.