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Shah Rukh, Amitabh celebrate Ganpati

Last updated on: September 5, 2011 15:43 IST
Rani Mukerji and Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan celebrated the Ganpati festival with good friend Rani Mukerji. The actor claimed that it was the first time that he visited a friend's home to celebrate the festival.

'went to rani's ganpathi. first time i attended a ganpathi in a friends house. it was so nice to see faith being celebrated with so much love,' he tweeted.

Meanwhile, the actor is working hard on the post-production of his upcoming film Ra.One. 'overworked. overeaten. overunderslept. overquestioned. over & out time. will try & sleep. hope it rains tomorrow to wash away remains of today. gimme a few days, as work lessens i will reply to all queries directly. till then apologies for this one sided banter. love u all,' he added later.

Amitabh seeks Lord Ganesh's blessings

Last updated on: September 5, 2011 15:43 IST
Amitabh Bachchan

Like thousands of devotees in Mumbai, Amitabh Bachchan visited the famed Lalbaug Ganpati to seek blessings.

'Just coming out of 'Arti ' at Lalbaugh ch Raja Ganpati .. May his divine blessings bring peace happiness and prosperity to all ...! Still remaining with the fragrance of the Divinity of Lalbaugh Che Raja, Ganapati. The strength and belief of millions of visitors !! The 'aarti' sung tonight by Shankar of SEL, the rhythmic clapping in unison of the thousands there .. the invocation from deity !' he tweeted with a picture (left).

Bollywood's tribute to Jagmohan Mundhra

Last updated on: September 5, 2011 15:43 IST
Jagmohan Mundhra

Film director Jagmohan Mundhra passed away in Mumbai on Sunday at the age of 62. Several actors paid their condolences on twitter.

Dia Mirza tweeted: '
Shocked to hear that Jagmohan Mundra has passed on. Gentleman. RIP.'

Raima Sen was shocked to hear the news. 'Cannot believe jugmundra is dead..spke with him a week back,' she wrote.

Mugdha Godse wrote: 'RIP Jagmohan mundra sir... Its shocking'

Amrita Rao couldn't believe the news either. 'Jagmohan uncle can't believe ur no more with us! Just impossible to believe. May u find peace in th higher world!' she wrote.

Shreya Ghosal tweeted: 'RIP Jagmohan Mundra. This was too sudden. You were indeed so down to earth, humble and gentle human being. You will be missed.'

Madhur Bhandarkar wrote: 'Sad to hear the demise of filmmaker JAGMOHAN MUNDRA.RIP.'

Pooja Bedi tweeted: 'Thanks 2 jagmohan I am where I am today! Plucked me away from my wall street ambitions & gave me a life full of vibrancy & colour! RIP Jag!'

Shekhar Kapur tweeted: 'Jagmohan Mundhra and his wife Chandra selflessly looked after ppl from indian films in LA. Looked after me for months when I first landed. There was never a time when Jag n Chandra's house was not open for guests. I will miss him dearly. V assume r best friends r only a phone call away bt often don't make that call. Then one day its 2 late. RIP JAG.'

Shabana Azmi tweeted: 'Sad news. Filmaker Jagmohan Mundhra passed away this morning. Heartfelt condolences to his family.'

Anupam Kher wrote: 'Can't believe that Jagmohan Mundhra passed away this mor. He was a delightful person. Always smiling and positive. Very sad. RIP Jags.'

Bipasha: I don't need to woo Ranbir

Last updated on: September 5, 2011 15:43 IST
The Rockstar poster

Bipasha Basu, who praised Ranbir Kapoor last week, claimed she didn't need to woo him.

'Woke up to a news report tht says 'Am wooing Ranbir'!Bizarre!Just bcoz I love Rockstar trailer n I tweeted abt it! Ranbir is an awesome guy but I don't need to woo him like this.I like to be wooed,I dnt need to woo anyone for that matter!' she tweeted.

Meanwhile, Karan Johar can't wait to see Ranbir in Rockstar. 'Am a huge imtiaz ali fan!!! and the ROCKSTAR promo validates my admiration even further!! Can't wait to see RANBIR depict imtiaz's vision!!!' he wrote.

Preity to be honoured at Venice Film Festival

Last updated on: September 5, 2011 15:43 IST
Preity Zinta
Finally, Preity Zinta has reason to celebrate. The actress will be awarded the World Diamond Group Platinum Award for Peoples' Friendship at Kineo Diamanti al Cinema event.

'Was surprised when I was told I'm being honored at Venice Film Festival 4 things other dan my movies! Wanna come back wid a Movie next year,' she tweeted.

Shahid finds a friend in Sonam

Last updated on: September 5, 2011 15:43 IST
Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra

Sonam Kapoor tweeted her wishes to Shahid Kapoor, who performed with Priyanka Chopra in Dubai, as she couldn't attend.

'@shahidkapoor is performing in dubai today! I'm so sorry I couldn't come! Break a leg sasha.. Big hug!' she tweeted.

Shahid promptly replied: '@sonamakapoor :) thanks sonam u will be missed.'

He added: 'Thank u dubai for being such A wonderful audience ..... Napping for 2 hours before I head off to the airport back to mumbai n back to mausam.'

Priyanka tweeted her thanks to the Dubai audience: 'thank you dubai for being a wonderful audience. After a Great show, a 4o clock morning flight ,just landed and heading to shoot agneepath.'

India's Most Deplorable?

Last updated on: September 5, 2011 15:43 IST
Simi Garewal

Mini Mathur doesn't like Simi Garewal's Kiki on her show, Simi Selects India's Most Desirable. 'i am going to KILL kiki !! Im done with her,' Mini tweeted.

Director Roshan Abbas felt Shahid Kapoor deserves a Paramvir Chakra for tolerating Simi Garewal. 'Shahid deserves a Paramvir chakra for Simi selects! An officer and a gentleman...handled kiki ki kirkirati awaaz well,' he wrote.