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When Ram Gopal Varma made L K Advani cry

Last updated on: February 28, 2013 17:26 IST
L K Advani and Ram Gopal Varma

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma arranged a special screening of his latest film The Attacks of 26/11 for BJP leader L K Advani and other top politicians. The film is based on the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

'Just finished a screening of 26/11 with some top notch politicians in delhi including L k Advaniji nd I am overwhelmed with the response,' he tweeted with a picture of them together (above). 

The film apparently left Advani in tears.

'Advaniji had tears in his eyes by the end of the film nd his daughter Pratibhaji was visibly affected,' the 50-year-old filmmaker added.

He now hopes to hold a special screening of the film inside the Parliament. 'Member of parliament Rajeev pratap rudy told me that he wants to arrange a show of 26/11 for all the MPs inside the parliament,' he added further.

Stars like Shekhar Kapur and Amitabh Bachchan have also praised the film. The Attacks of 26/11 stars Nana Patekar as police commissioner Rakesh Maria and Sanjeev Jaiswal as Ajmal Kasab and releases on March 1.

Saroj Khan: I'm fine!

Last updated on: February 28, 2013 17:26 IST
Saroj Khan
According to the several reports, choreographer Saroj Khan was admitted to hospital last night because of breathlessness, and her diabetic condition. 

She turned to Twitter to update about her well being and thanked her fans: 'I am fine and back at home. Thanks everybody for their prayers.'

Khan, who is currently working on Gulaab Gang, added: 'I am perfect now and ready to start. It was just cold n cough. Back in action from evening today!'

Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor bond on the sets of Gunday

Last updated on: February 28, 2013 17:26 IST
Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor

Actors Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor, who are currently shooting in Kolkata for Gunday, are having a good time shooting for the film. 

Director Ali Abbas Zafar shared a fun picture of them together and tweeted: 'Ranveer singh arjun kapoor @GundayTheFilm @ " we are fighting"' 
 

He shared another
picture and added: 'Song rehearsal @GundayTheFilm. Arjun kapoor & bosco.' 

The film also stars Priyanka Chopra and Irrfan.

Asha Bhosle: Music and cooking are my passions

Last updated on: February 28, 2013 17:26 IST
Asha Bhosle
Singer Asha Bhosle, who owns a chain of restaurants called Asha's, has taken some time off and will travel to Dubai and hold a cooking class at her restaurant.

'Was busy with concerts & talk shows. Going abroad shortly to visit Asha's restaurants. New menu launched recently. I'll be holding a cooking class in Dubai for winners of Asha's contest. Followed by lunch for all contestants,' she tweeted.

Asha's has been voted as the best Indian restaurant in Dubai by a magazine. Thanking her fans, she added: 'FYI: Asha's has been voted best Indian restaurant in Dubai by Time Out & 3 years in Michelin Guide UK. Thank you to all supporters.'

'Though Asha's has won many awards its not a numbers game for me. Music & Cooking are my passions,' she added.

Her first restaurant opened in December 2002 in Wafi, Dubai.

Varun Dhawan flaunts his abs

Last updated on: February 28, 2013 17:26 IST
Varun Dhawan

Student Of The Year star Varun Dhawan flaunted his chiseled abs for a photoshoot recently.  He shared a picture from the shoot and tweeted: 'This is all shot in india Mandwa.'  

Meanwhile, Neha Dhupia visited Sonu Sood in hospital, where he is recovering from multiple fracture. She shared a picture of them together and tweeted her wishes: 'Our wounded soldier , get well soon @sonusood18 !'