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Varun Dhawan replaces Salman in Shuddhi

May 22, 2015 14:59 IST

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

The suspense around the Karan Johar's mega project Shuddhi is finally over.

Salman Khan, who was initially signed up for the film, is not doing it anymore.

KJo has roped in his Student of the Year stars Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt. ‘And finally..SHUDDHI starring VARUN DHAWAN and ALIA BHATT...directed by KARAN MALHOTRA.’ He tweeted.

Salman Khan wished luck to Varun and wrote: ‘Kamaal karte ho Varun Dhawan ...made ur dad n me so proud of u... happy Shhuddhi.’

Varun tweeted his thanks: 'Thank you Bhai @BeingSalmanKhan I promise to make you proud.'

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Salman follows Stallone!

Meanwhile, Salman has started following Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone on Twitter.

‘Agar kisi ko follow karna hai? Bahar ka... inko follow karo @TheSlyStallone Aapke Hero ka hero Sylvester Stallone,’ Khan posted.

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'What a great time for women in cinema!’

Aanand L Rai’s latest film Tanu Weds Manu Returns released today and several celebrities, who watched the film earlier, turned to Twitter to shower praise:

Anurag Kashyap: Tanu Weds Manu 2 is a rare case of a sequel so far ahead of it's predecessor .. Laughed so much and Datto , I love you.

Arshad Warsi: Not seen many director's show India the way Anand Rai does, every frame in Tannu weds Mannu returns tells a story. Pls go & see the film. The buck tooth no nonsense haryanvi speaking Kusum from "Tannu weds Mannu return", you fall in love with & want to literally take home.

Kunal Kohli: Hearing great stuff on #TanuWedsManuReturns after a low, good news for the industry.That’s life.Highs after Lows.

Rajkumar Rao: Blown away by #TanuWedsManuReturns . Sir @aanandlrai you r a Genius. M so proud of the film. Never felt so happy watching a film. Take a bow. #KanganaRanaut you are the best actor we have in our country.PERIOD.I m totally in love with ur beautiful performance.Keep inspiring us. And what INCREDIBLE dialogues, story & screenplay by #HimanshuSharma. Brilliant work team #TanuWedsManuReturns. #Respect.Go watch it guys.

Arbaaz Khan: Kanganaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.... Can't get over your performance !!! God bless you.

Simi Garewal: Wht a gr8 time for women in Cinema! Powerful films & acting! Vidya to Mary Kom, Queen, Kalki, Piku..& now Tanu! Women r racing ahead guys!!

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Richa Chadha meets Harvey Keitel

 

Actress Richa Chadha  recently met Youth actor Harvey Keitel at the ongoing Cannes International Film Festival.

She shared a picture of them together (above) and tweeted: ‘Ahem. With Harvey Keitel.’

Chadda's film Masaan received a five-minute standing ovation after its Cannes premiere.