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'Praying for all affected in the Chennai floods'

December 02, 2015 17:18 IST

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

Chennai has been crippled by the heavy rains and several celebrities took to Twitter to pray for everyone's safety. Here's what they said:

Rang De Basanti actor Siddharth, who is involved with relief work, tweets, 'It's pouring again. We are losing connectivity. Evening meals are being arranged. We need water. Please contact with leads. #ChennaiMicro. More food packets needed for lunch. Will pick up. Rice items only. Urgent.'

Sonakshi Sinha: Praying for all affected in the #ChennaiFloods... Hope all gets ok soon!

Amitabh Bachchan: Chennai deluged .. !! Prayers for safety and calm soon .. So heartwarming to see immense voluntary help coming by !!

Akshay Kumar: Heartbreaking to hear about the #ChennaiFloods wreaking havoc...hoping tomorrow is a bright and sunny day. Prayers with all those affected.

R Madhavan: Chennai situation is getting worse.. This is very troubling.All attention should be on overcoming this wet nightmare in TN.

Priyanka Chopra: Oh beautiful chennai.. My heart aches for u.. Prayers for everyone affected.. I have family there too hope all is ok.

Taapsee Pannu: Is chennai nearing towards disaster??The runways are getting closed, schools are shut, boats are out on roads! Is the country taking notice?

Amy Jackson: Sending all my love and prayers to everyone in Chennai battling the floods. Please stay safe!

Sunny Deol: Please #prayforchennai, who knows our prayers may bring relief in rains.

Anil Kapoor: As #ChennaiFloods continue to wreak havoc, stories of brave folks opening up their homes & hearts to save others offer a sliver of hope!

Kirron Kher: My heart goes out to the people in Chennai, a city I have dearly loved!

Prakash Jha: God Please Stop the Rains!! We know we have abused Nature.. But please calm down! Don't punish Chennai for our faults.. Please God.. Please!

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'Srideviji's fame is not only because of her acting capacity'

Producer Boney Kapoor is miffed with Ram Gopal Varma for commenting on his wife Sridevi's thighs in his book Guns & Thighs.

In a series of tweets, RGV clarified: 'My advise to Boney is to read my full article in "Guns and Thighs" on Srideviji before spewing venom on me.  I as a fan have more respect for Srideviji than what Boney has for her as a wife..only Srideviji will know the truth of this in her heart,' he tweeted.

'Srideviji's fame is not only because of her acting capacity but it's also because of her thundering thighs --top critics of Himmatwala time. If only acting talent is a measure for stardom why was'nt Smita Patil bigger than Srideviji..The thunder thighs made the difference,' RGV added. 

'I respect Srideviji for her thighs,her smile,her acting talent,her sensitivity,her persona and above all I respect her love for Boney,' he signed off.

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Shah Rukh, Kajol, Varun, Kriti take Dilwale to UK


The cast of Rohit Shetty's Dilwale has started touring the world to promote the film.

Varun Dhawan posted a picture, above.

Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan met his son AbRam in London. 'London as always beautiful. The people here even more loving than before if that’s possible. Highlite of the day got to be with my lil AbRam,' SRK tweeted.

Also starring Kajol and Kriti Sanon, Dilwale will release on December 18.

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Happy birthday, Boman Irani!


Boman Irani celebrates his birthday on December 2, and Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi co-star Farah Khan turned to Twitter to wish him.

She posted a picture, above, and wrote: 'Comedy of errors! Landing up 1 night earlier for @bomanirani 's bday dinner! But got 2 see whole family in pyjamas.' 

Boman wrote back saying, 'Now that I got my gift; please feel free to skip coming tomorrow. No pressure!' 

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Hrithik Roshan to reunite with Kareena Kapoor?

After Jazbaa, Sanjay Gupta will team up with Rakesh and Hrithik Roshan for his next.

Confirming the news, he tweeted: 'Ok guys its true that I am working on my next with Hrithik and Rakeshji. But we have not confirmed the lead actress as yet. We will soon.'

Gupta hopes to cast Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor Khan in the film. 'It would be any director's dream come true to get Hrithik and Kareena together for a film. But we have not finalised our heroine yet,' he added.

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Ranveer promotes Bajirao Mastani in Nagpur


After Bhopal, Ranveer Singh visited Nagpur to promote his upcoming film Bajirao Mastani.

He posted a picture, above, and wrote: 'Blistering !! What wild energy in Nagpur... !! Thank you for the love. #MalhariVictorySong'

Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film also features Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra. It will release on December 18. 

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When Big B played piano for his fans


Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently shooting for TE3N in Kolkata, surprised his fans with an impromptu performance at St Paul's Cathedral.

His co-star Vidya Balan posted a picture, above, and wrote: 'Mr.Bachchan playing the Charulata theme on the piano at St.Paul's Cathedral.' 

Directed by Sujoy Ghosh, the film will also star Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

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Kabir Khan's day out with Munni!



Kabir Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan was recently screened at the first edition of International Film Festival for the Persons with Disabilities (IFFPD).

Kabir posted a picture of himself with actor Harshaali Malhotra, above, and wrote: 'Harshaali & I presented #BajrangiBhaijaan in Delhi today at the 1st Intl film festival for People with Disabilities.' 

The film festival is being organised by the department of persons with disabilities of the ministry of social justice and empowerment.

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Bipasha wishes luck to Karan Singh Grover 



Bipasha Basu took to Instagram to wish luck to her Alone co-star Karan Singh Grover for his upcoming film Hate Story 3.

She posted a picture, above, and wrote: 'All the best @iamksgofficial ! Time to take revenge to the next level.'

The film will release on December 4.

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On the sets of Quantico



Currently busy shooting for Quantico in Montreal, Priyanka Chopra likes to post pictures for her fans.

She shared a picture from the sets, above, and wrote: 'Classroom shenanigans with @jacobartist and what u got there @anabelleacosta1?'