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Shabana Azmi: Pregnancy clause isn't sexist
While at one hand it's all celebration for fans and Bachchan family over Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's pregnancy, there is a debate going on amongst the producers of Bollywood.
Rumour has it that Aishwarya's pregnancy has made many producers think about implementing a 'pregnancy clause' in the contract before starting any project.
And Shabana Azmi feels there is nothing sexist about it. 'Insurance companies in Hollywood insist on many clauses including no pregnancy to safeguard huge monetary investments. its not sexist,' she tweeted.
Bollywood pays tribute to Mani Kaul
Bollywood stars paid their tribute to noted filmmaker Mani Kaul, who passed away today, in New Delhi, after a prolonged illness.
Anurag Kashyap tweeted: 'RIP Mani Kaul. One of India's great filmmakers unfortunately Europeans are more familiar with his work than are Indians.'
Ranvir Shorey and Madhur Bhandarkar also wrote their condolences. 'Mani Kaul - RIP'
Anupam Kher tweeted: 'Mani Kaul was one of the pioneer of new wave cinema in India. And a great conversationalist. Will miss his persona. RIP.'
Shekhar Kapur wrote kind words for the filmmaker. 'RIP Mani Kaul. Friend. Director. A life passionately dedicated to exploring the outer edges of the art of film. Will b missed. The passing away of friends reminds you of the value of this moment,' he updated.
Onir recalled his meeting with Kaul. 'Sad to hear about Mani kaul. Remember the first time he called me I was in berlin. I was so excited n nervous that I could'nt talk. I pretended I was in Black forest and could'nt hear him properly as I was excited. I felt like a fool as he had called to invite my film,' he wrote.
Mommy's day out
Priyanka Chopra took some time off and took her mother out in Las Vegas. 'mommys day out..happy 4th of july here yall..LA was the place to be last night!!' she tweeted with picture (left).
Karan Johar, on the other hand, is waiting for his mom to come back. 'Am waiting dutifully at home for my mother to return from her vacation...what do I say...the MUMMY returns!!!' he tweeted.
RGV's take on Delhi Belly
He tweeted: 'The way he tuk such a subject matter nd made it a super hit it looks like ppl mt not trust God cmpletley bt they trust Aamir cmpletley. Dint c as DB subject is nt 2 my taste bt its super hit status mks me fl lke an insect..so I js wnt 2 crawl undr a rock nd die a quiet death. Never belived in Ram Jesus or Allah bt cing the variation cmng frm js 1 man frm lagaan 2 Tzp 2 DB I am seriously cnsdrng believing in Aamir.'
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap director Puri Jagannadh praised RGV. 'RGV is not a controversial person. He is a REBEL. That's y we all love him,' he wrote.
Meanwhile, Delhi Belly actor Vir Das seemed to be in a light mood as he tweeted a picture (left) and said, 'Who said delhi belly wasn't a thoughtful film?'
Madhur Bhandarkar seeks blessings
Director Madhur Bhandarkar went to the Golden Temple in Amritsar to seek blessings. 'Great Darshan in golden temple,' the director tweeted with the picture (left).
Amitabh Bachchan, on the other hand, has returned from his trip to Ajmer Sharif. 'Back home after Ajmer Sharif .. the peace and divine ..and into the city of dreams, to start off yet again on the promotion of next !' he tweeted.