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Revealed: Shahid's Rangoon look

December 24, 2015 16:51 IST

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:


Actor Shahid Kapoor shared his first look from Vishal Bhardwaj's upcoming film, Rangoon.

'Now that it's out I guess I can post it #rangoon.' he wrote on Instagram.

The film, which is set against the backdrop of the Second World War, will also star Saif Ali Khan and Kangana Ranaut.

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RGV to show Killing Veerappan to the cops

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma will host a special screening of his upcoming film Killing Veerappan for the police department.

'The very first show of "Killing Veerappan" will be shown to the Police Department ..am really curious to know their reactions,' RGV tweeted.

'Biggest failure of the police department in crime history of india is 1200 policemen couldn't catch Veerappan for more than 15 years. A very radical thought of a particular police officer is what which finally Killed Veerappan."Killing Veerappan" film is that officers story,' he added.

Starring Shivaraj Kumar, Sandeep Bharadwaj, Yagna Shetty, Sanchari Vijay and Parul Yadav, the film is based on the life of the famous sandalwood smuggler Veerappan. It will release on January 1.

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Remembering Mohammed Rafi

On legendary singer Mohammed Rafi's 91st birth anniversary, several musicians took to Twitter to remember him. Here's what they said:

Lata Mangeshkar
: 'Namaskar.Aaj suro'n ke jaadugar Rafi sahab ki jayanti hai. Na aisa gayak hua aur na hoga.Aise mahan kalakar ko main pranam karti hun.'

Salim Merchant: 
'Today is also Mohammed Rafi saheb's birthday & I'm so delighted that my daughter Ayesha shares her birthday with the greatest musical legend.'

Sonu Nigam
: 'Happy Birthday to my Musical Father Mohammed Rafi Saheb. He would have been 91 today. Imagining how would he look if he was physically here.'

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Happy Birthday Anil Kapoor

Anil Kapoor turned 59 today and Bollywood wished the evergreen star.

Shah Rukh Khan: Happy Birthday to @AnilKapoor my first friend in Mumbai & I know will always be there till the last. U will always be '42' for me. Love you.

Sonam Kapoor: Happy happy birthday daddy!! I love you too much! ????. @anilskapoor

Priyanka Chopra: Happy birthday jhakaaaaaaas AK!!! Sorry I missed the party @AnilKapoor but I hope you have a super year! As super as you!!

Riteish Deshmukh: Happy bIrthday to the man who is the Fountain of youth @AnilKapoor @TheFarahKhan

Karan Johar: The youngest veteran and a thorough gentleman!!! My first friend in the industry!!!! Love him always!! @AnilKapoor...happy birthday!!!

Farah Khan: Happy birthday to the man who s obviously drinking.. From the fountain of youth!! @AnilKapoor papaji tussi great ho

Anupam Kher: "A best friend is like a four leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have." Happy birthday @AnilKapoor. #Inspiration

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Did Kriti Sanon refuse Salman's Sultan?

Buzz is that Dilwale actress Kriti Sanon was offered a role in Ali Abbas Zafar's upcoming film Sultan.

However, Kriti denied the news and wrote: 'I'd like to clarify again that I have not been offered Sultan. So the question of YRF putting any conditions doesn't arise.'

The film will be produced by Aditya Chopra

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Juhi Chawla ‏shoots for Comedy Nights Bachao 


Actress Juhi Chawla recently visited the sets of the television show Comedy Nights Bachao to promote her upcoming film Chalk n' Duster.

She posted a collage of pictures and wrote: 'On Comedy Nights Bachao, had a great time with the team!'

'Honest confession...I am a fan of Bharti, Krishna, Sudesh & Shakeel...brilliant artistes of Comedy Nights Bachao!' she added.

The film, which also stars Shabana Azmi, Zarina Wahab, Divya Dutta, Upasna Singh and Samir Singh, will release on January 15.

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It's a wrap for 3 Dev!


Director Ankoosh Bhatt of Bhindi Baazar fame has finished shooting for his next film 3 Dev.

Actress Priya Banerjee shared a picture and wrote: 'It's a wrap!!' 

The film will also feature Kay Kay Menon, Karan Singh Grover, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Raima Sen, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Tisca Chopra and Ravi Dubey.

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Like the latest poster of Ghayal Once Again?


Actress Soha Ali Khan turned to Twitter to share the latest poster of her upcoming film Ghayal Once Again.

'Presenting the latest poster of #GhayalOnceAgain starring @IAMSUNNYDEOL and meeeee releasing Jan 15th!!' Soha tweeted.

The film is produced by Dharmendra.