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Dil Chahta Hai turns 10 today!

Last updated on: August 10, 2011 15:38 IST
Farhan Akhtar

Farhan Akhtar and Preity Zinta reminisced about the former's breakout film Dil Chahta Hai that turned 10 today.

Farhan tweeted: 'Shot with @realpreityzinta today, on the eve of 10yrs of DCH. Nice one PZ.. had a good time. and you've found another thing you're good at.'

Preity responded to Farhan's tweet. 'Hey Farhan, Thanks so much for the best day ever ! Cannot believe how much fun we had ! U totally rock ! Lotza love always ;-)' she wrote back.

In another news, the actress has finalised the name for her talk show. 'One more day of shooting is over ! Phew ! Thank you Surily Goel for always making me look fab ! Love you too much babe... Muaah ! "UP CLOSE & PERSONAL with PZ!" That's da name of da show guys. It will air on UTV STARS ! Am so excited cuz its with all my friends :-) Ting' she tweeted.

Are you looking forward to Preity's new show?

Sonakshi-Akshay get Rowdy

Last updated on: August 10, 2011 15:38 IST
Sonakshi Sinha

After Joker, Sonakshi Sinha will pair up with Akshay Kumar in yet another film. Rowdy Rathore will be directed by Prabhudeva and will be produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and UTV's Ronnie Screwvala.

Sonakshi tweeted: 'Time to get Rowdy...Rathore style. Shoot begins today! Kick starting with a song choreographed by the incredible Saroj Khan.'

Meanwhile, Akshay is back in India to start shooting for the film. 'Back to my home ground, ACTION!! Yes u read it rite, beginning shooting for #RowdyRathore today, a full fledged action flick along with Shotgun junior @sonakshisinha & the very 'wanted' dir. Prabhudeva! Need ur good wishes b4 he says lights, camera & ACTION ;)' he updated.

Bipasha Basu has started shooting for Shaadi Fast Forward. 'Looking forward to my first day of my first ever Romcom, Shaadi Fast Forward!Directed by Ashwini choudhary! Working with Madhavan will be awesome! Super actor:) Also starring in the film is my friend @OmiOneKenobe ! Happy!' she wrote.

Bollywood affected by London riots

Last updated on: August 10, 2011 15:38 IST
Shahid Kapoor

The London riots have entered its the third day and conditions don't seem to be improving, especially for director Kunal Kohli who is shooting with Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor in London.

He tweeted: 'Let's hope the riots in london settle down by tonight. People have lost their lives, liveyhood, homes. And all for what ?'

Meanwhile, Mahesh Bhatt believes the worse is yet to come. 'Sometimes, people are collectively crazy, socially stupid and moronic en masse. London burns! You ain't see nothing yet,' he updated.

Shahid Kapoor is saddened by the tragedy. 'Sad sad sad ..... To c this side of the human animal !!! Worst than animals in the wild ! Prayers for all effected ! Peace out man,' he wrote.

Actors like Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, Anushka Sharma and Riteish Deshmukh are also in London. A R Rahman is also in London to release his album with Mick Jagger.

Vir Das who is headed to London, tweeted: 'Flying to london. Heard something about their bridge....and gravity.'

How stars stay fit

Last updated on: August 10, 2011 15:38 IST
Neha Dhupia

According to Neha Dhupia, fitness is a full time job. 'Went to the gym after a while today and all I can conclude is that staying fit is a full time job!!!' she tweeted.

Sonu Sood wants to get even fitter for Dabangg 2. 'Had a gr8 workout at 5am in the morning. Body getting back into rhythm. Extensive travelling and shooting didn't let me spend time in the gym. I have promised salman that bodies of chedi singh n chulbulpandey should be 5times better in #Dabang2 than the first Dabang,' he wrote.

Dino Morea played some basketball to stay fit. 'So its Fitness time for me again. Basketball season starts now. Dying to get on the court and sprint. Shall start a new trend" BEING FIT"' he updated.