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Akshay-Shilpa strengthen ties

Last updated on: March 27, 2004 08:00 IST

Shilpa Shetty and Akshay Kumar in LahoreThey made a great pair together in films like Main Khiladi Tu Anari and Dhadkan. They were even seeing each other once. 

Later, Askhay Kumar tied the knot with Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia's elder daughter, Twinkle. They are blessed with a son, Araav.

Now, Shilpa Shetty and Akshay Kumar are in the news again. This time it is to spread the message of peace.

The two addressed a press conference in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore and also performed at the Concord-2002-India-Pak show, the first Bollywood concert held in the neighbouring country to strengthen ties between the two nations.

Singers like Shaan and Sunidhi Chauhan also performed on stage.

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