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Ayesha Takia gives birth to a baby boy

December 09, 2013 16:30 IST
Ayesha Takia

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Ayesha Takia, who was last seen hosting reality show Sur Kshetra on television, gave birth to a baby boy in Mumbai over the weekend.

Her hotelier husband Farhan Azmi tweeted: ‘"Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar" it's a BOY!!’

Ayesha, on the other hand, thanked everyone and wrote: ‘abufarhanazmi , Me and our son Thank u alll sooo much n much lov 2 all of u 4 the many blessings n gud wishes we recieved.god bless.’

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Why Shah Rukh Khan made Ra.One

December 09, 2013 16:30 IST
Movie poster of Ra.One

Shah Rukh Khan, who had gone all out to promote his superhero film Ra.One, explained why he made it.

‘To have the wisdom to risk our security for a dream at least once in life. Once to say, i didn't just exist, i lived & honoured my heart,’ the 48-year-old actor tweeted.

‘It's too far gone..too many years...the heat has melted itself away & gone cold. My last tweet was a heartfelt belief about Ra.One the film,’ he added.

‘When u have game plans & tricks u reach the top...top of the surface. When u do heartfelt u go down...down to the depths of ur desires,’ he signed off.


Salman Khan misses his mother's birthday

December 09, 2013 16:30 IST
Alvira, Arpita, Sohail and Salma Khan

Salman Khan had to miss his mom Salma Khan’s birthday celebrations on Sunday, as he is currently shooting for reality TV show Bigg Boss 7 as well as his film Kick in Kajrat. 

His sister Arpita Khan shared a picture of herself with sister Alvira, and brother Sohail and tweeted: ‘Thank you all for your birthday wishes & blessings for mom will convey them to her .’

Arpita shared another picture with Arbaaz Khan.

Dharmendra celebrates his 78th birthday with family

December 09, 2013 16:30 IST
Dharmendra and Hema Malini

Veteran actor Dharmendra celebrated his 78th birthday on December 8 with his family.

His wife and actress Hema Malini tweeted: ‘Age does not matter,1 has to be child-like always, like Dharamji who was so excited to receive a gift from me for his birthday last evening,’ she tweeted.

‘It's a great feeling when things happen on time. Happy to see my children's friends getting engaged and settling down,’ she added.

Dia Mirza turns 32

December 09, 2013 16:30 IST
Dia Mirza

Dia Mirza celebrated her 32nd birthday today and her colleagues turned to Twitter to wish her:

Aditi Rao Hydari: ‘Happy happiest birthday to my sister from another mother! More power to you.’

Genelia Deshmukh: ‘Happy Happy @deespeak .. May u have a blessed one.’

Manish Malhotra: ‘Happy birthday@deepspeak remain gorgeous :-)’

Vishal Dadlani: ‘Happy Birthday @deespeak ! Thank you for being one of the few people-with-a-voice, who actually uses it for the greater good!’

Riteish Deshmukh: ‘Happy birthday darling @deespeak have a great one.’

Vivek Oberoi: ‘happy bday beautiful! May this year be the truly special one....hmmmm! Big giant hug!’

Dia tweeted her vote of thanks: ‘I am overwhelmed by your love! Thank you so very much :) it truly is a Happy Day!’

Bipasha Basu wishes ex-beau Dino Morea on his birthday

December 09, 2013 16:30 IST
Bipasha Basu and Dino Morea

Dino Morea also celebrates his birthday today, and his former girlfriend Bipasha Basu shared an old of picture of them together and tweeted her wishes.

‘Happy birthday @dinomorea9! Stay happy forever! Love!’ Basu tweeted with the picture.

Meanwhile, other stars also wished him:

Sarah-Jane Dias: ‘Happy Birthday! @DinoMorea9 Lots of love and hugs and all that good stuff.’

Vivek Oberoi: ‘happy bday bro! Much love always!’

Riteish Deshmukh: ‘Happy birthday dinobuoy @DinoMorea9’

Aamir Khan shoots for Koffee With Karan

December 09, 2013 16:30 IST
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao

After Salman Khan, Aamir Khan will be seen on Karan Johar’s chat show Koffee With Karan for the first time.

Karanshared a picture and tweeted: ‘Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao had a super fun and crazy cup of Koffee with me!!!’ 

Meanwhile, Abhishek Bachchan went to the chat show with Farah Khan. ‘Abhishek Bachchan and Farah Khan in the Koffee House!!!! A RIOT!!!’ Karan tweeted with a picture of them together.

First look: Shraddha Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra in The Villain

December 09, 2013 16:30 IST
Shraddha Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra in The Villain

The first look Sidharth Malhotra and Shraddha Kapoor starrer The Villain is out. 

Actor Tusshar ‏Kapoor shared the still and tweeted: ‘Here it is ...The stunning first official image from THE VILLAIN.. Enjoy.'‘

Directed by Mohit Suri, the romantic thriller is currently under production in Goa and will be additionally shot in Mumbai and Bangkok. The Villain also stars Riteish Deshmukh.

Farah Khan, Shirish Kunder celebrate 9 years of togetherness!

December 09, 2013 16:30 IST
Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder with their kids Anya, Czar and Diva

Choreographer-turned-filmmaker Farah Khan, who celebrates her wedding anniversary today, wished her husband Shirish Kunder on Twitter.

She shared a family picture and tweeted: ‘We were just a couple then..9 yrs later we r a Family! thank u @ShirishKunder HaPpy Anniversary!’ 

Shirish Kunder added: ‘9 years is a long time. And 9 years of being married is an even longer time. It's our 9th Anniversary!’