Photo: Salman shoots for Sultan

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Salman Khan has been shooting for his film Sultan in Uttar Pradesh.

Director Ali Abbas Zafar tweeted: ‘Had a great shoot of #sultan in Morna, muzzafarnagar, thanks to people of Uttar Pradesh, Government & police to make a wonderful experience.’

He shared a picture, above, and added: ‘Morna, Muzzafarnagar , Uttar Pradesh @SultanTheMovie . Simply Beautiful.’ 

The film has already been declared tax-free in the state.

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Salim Khan: Salman is promoting sports

Salim Khan, who is facing criticism for supporting his son Salman in the Rio Olympics controversy, took to Twitter to defend himself.

‘WINDING UP. Salman has been in controversy for the last 25 years regularly. Not a single time i supported him. I was known as a fair person. Now first time i support him on my belief that what he is doing is right. Instead and alcohol or tobacco he is promoting sports,’ Salim tweeted.

‘and i am called unfair, arrogant and asked to apologise. "Oh lord forgive them for they know not what they do" – Jesus,’ he added.

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Amitabh Bachchan’s gift to his co-stars

Amitabh Bachchan, who is shooting for the last leg of Shoojit Sircar’s production Pink in Hyderabad, recently gifted a book to his co-stars.

He posted some pictures on Facebook and wrote: ‘Those that work with me on PINK .. a small gesture of my appreciation .. my book TBONTB for my 60th birthday that Jaya brought out !! Some incredible memory pictures in them.’ 

The book is written by Khalid Mohamed.

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Deepika Padukone’s parents go to Toronto!

Deepika Padudone’s parents -- Prakash and Ujjala -- are in Toronto to meet their daughter, who is shooting for her Hollywood film xXx: The Return of Xander Cage.

Her trainer Farhan Dhalla posted a picture, above, and tweeted: ‘Training @deepikapadukone and her parents too! Helping to keep the Padukone family in super fit shape!’

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Imran Khan shoots with Punit Malhotra

Imran Khan, who worked with director Punit Malhotra on films like I Hate Luv Storys and Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, recently shot for a commercial with him.

Imran posted a picture, above, and captioned it, ‘Back on set with my old partner in crime!’

Punit Malhotra shared another picture from the sets, above, and added: ‘Clicked while clicking the selfie. Shot yet another ad with the good looking brother.’ 

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Tamannaah, Hansika come together for an ad

Tamannaah Bhatia ‏and Hansika Motwani had a gala shooting together for an advertisement.

Tamannaah posted a collage of pictures, above, and wrote: ‘Had an amazing shoot with the super fun @ihansika #girlpower.’