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Bollywood cheers Osama's death

Last updated on: May 2, 2011 18:04 IST
Minissha Lamba

The world's most wanted terrorist Osama bin Laden is dead. As US President Barack Obama confirmed the news, Bollywood stars tweeted furiously about it.

Minissha Lamba tweeted: 'Osama is Dead. 2nd term guaranteed 4 #obama. Trust American's to steal d world's attn away from d #RoyalWedding. Interesting timing.'

Ranvir Shorey advised the government of India: 'America leads by example again. Pakistan lies through its teeth again. India clueless again. Dear Govt. of India, in the middle of your bickering with Pakistan, I have two words for you: DAWOOD IBRAHIM.'

Shekhar Kapur agreed with him. 'Osama became the mythical dark force that the US rallied against. It no longer matters tht he is/was dead or alive. Surely US would have wanted Osama alive not dead. Something wrong. Hope Indian Govt gets Dawood alive. If they have nothing 2 hide,' he wrote.

Punit Malhotra, on the other hand, wanted the Indian government to hang Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab. 'So they finally kill Osama 90kms from Islamabad. You really think the ISI wasn't hiding him??? He stayed near a military base!!! Anyway, cheers to the US. They finally managed to do what everyone had given up on... perhaps a lesson for India? They go to Osama & kill him. We on the other hand have made Afzal and Kasab our guests. Wonder when we will hang them??? Will we ever be able to go in and kill the 26/11 planners??? Feels strangely good to see a dead Osama but feel the war isn't over,' he wrote.

Rahul Bose tweeted: 'Am hoping a sense of balance is maintained in the US at the osama news. Closure is good, revenge isn't.'

Ameesha Patel couldn't believe the news. 'Hope the news is true about osama being dead. N it isn't an impostor that monster capable of anything,' she wrote.

Ram Gopal Varma cheered the US. 'Whatever the future of terrorism is after the death of osama I am right now so very very very happy fr America..3000 CHEERS!!!'

Dino Morea felt Osama is still alive. 'Hello Tweeps, strange feeling Osama still lurking somewhere, and planning something bigger,' he updated.

Madhur Bhandarkar felt that the world could finally rest in peace. 'Since Osama Bin Laden is dead, now may the World Rest in Peace (R.I.P),' he updated.

Mahesh Bhatt wanted Geroge Bush to be hanged. 'While you 'rightfully' celebrate the killing of Osama Bin Laden. Who will hang the other terrorist GEORGE 'BUTCHER' BUSH,' he tweeted.

How stars spent their Sunday

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Sonam Kapoor

Sonam Kapoor went out for brunch with friends. 'So out to brunch with my friends. Sunday is the best best day of the week!' she tweeted.

Amitabh Bachchan, on the other hand, had a busy day. 'At last a breathing space to connect with the TwFmXt .. despite holiday many chores to do .. and catching up on meets and other work,' he updated.

Dia Mirza had her first Sunday off in months. 'First sunday off in months...work on phone, board games and now for some cricket. I love sundays off :)' she tweeted.

Gul Panag had a great workout. 'Found running on treadmill much harder after having done the last ten odd runs on the road,' she wrote.

Shooting stars

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Shahid Kapoor

Rahul Bose is off to Kolkata for a shoot. 'Off to calcutta to finish a last week of shooting for Laptop. Equally inviting is dinner at aparna sen's home,' he tweeted.

Shirish Kunder is busy with the set construction for Joker. 'Set construction for our fantastical forest for JOKER starts today. Created by our Production Designer Samir Chanda,' he updated.

Aftab Shivdasani is in Russia to shoot for Players. 'at the moscow airport..waiting to board the plane to the next destination..Murmansk, supposedly a beautiful city,' he wrote.

Shahid Kapoor shot his last schedule for Mausam. 'I'm on my last sched of MAUSAM now ! Can't believe it ! Keep it real all ... Peace out !' he updated.

Lara Dutta is off to a beach and ready to get a tan. 'Off to the land of sea, beach and sun! Unfortunately only for 5 and a half hrs! :-( . Nonetheless, can't wait to get thr!!' she tweeted.

Meet Mr and Mrs Kashyap

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Kalki and Anurag Kashyap

Anurag Kashyap tied the knot with actress Kalki Koechlin in Ooty on Saturday, but he took time out to tweet: 'So i am now married... And dancing'

Minissha Lamba wished the couple: 'happytohear that you are now Mr and Mrs Kashyap.God bless you two. Marriages are made in heaven,' she wrote.

Tweet pix

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Priyanka Chopra with Shah Rukh Khan and Kolkata Knight Riders

Priyanka Chopra cheered for Shah Rukh Khan's and his IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders. 'the kkr cheer leading squad,' she updated, posting a picture (left).

Neha Dhupia had fun while watching the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Pune Warriors, and posted a picture.

Jackky Bhagnani met Elizabeth Hurley at the stadium. 'Ok guys it can't get better the LIZ HURLEY mannnnnnn I'm BEDAZZLED,' he tweeted, posting a picture.