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Bachchans, Preity to give IIFA a miss this year

Last updated on: June 16, 2011 15:49 IST

Image: Preity Zinta

Looks like this years IIFA will be slightly low on celeb attendance. While the Bachchans have already bowed out, Preity Zinta will also give the ceremony a miss as she is busy working on a movie.

She tweeted: 'Sorry guys ! This year I will Not be able 2 attend IIFA Toronto as I am working on a movie. Sad cuz I'm really going to miss all the fun:-('

Priyanka Chopra is all set to sizzle the stage. The Deol trio -- Sunny, Bobby and papa Dharmendra -- are also expected to shake a leg on stage. It is also reported that the cast of Double Dhamaal, who are premiering their movie at IIFA, will take on the stage to perform on a special medley of the film's songs.

A photoshoot and a christening of sorts

Image: Jiah Khan

In the era of swimsuits, Jiah Khan sported a catsuit for PETA's shoot. The actress will also be auctioning the outfit.

'They're making me into a beautiful leopard! Will tweet pics soon! Mwah! Glad to be supporting PETA. I'm soon gonna be auctioning off the cat suit that I was wearing! Proceeds will go to PETA,' she tweeted, and posted a picture (left).

Meanwhile, Jiah Khan who had been mulling over changing her name has finally gone back to being called Nafisa Khan.

Akshay bonds with fans

Image: Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar, who is currently in London and shooting for Housefull 2, answered his fans' questions candidly on twitter.

When a fan quizzed about Housefull 2, he replied: 'HOUSEFULL 2 has already become unforgettable while filming & we are only in the 2nd week. Ritesh D is a Legend. i have the best time doing comedy along side him. Love da boy!'

On a question whether he is a Punjabi or Sindhi, he tweeted back: 'Am i Sindhi or am i Punjabi? I am a hundred percent Punjabi mate but i do Love Sindhi curry...'

A fan also asked him if he drinks or not to which he replied: 'But its nice 2 know u like me 2 :) Many people ask if i Drink! to be honest i dont, people say I'm borin,i dont care.'