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Pooja Bhatt: Brand Jism is a cultural war

Last updated on: August 7, 2012 16:49 IST
A scene from Jism 2
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting

P
ooja Bhatt, who is riding high on the success of her latest film, said that Jism 2 isn't just a film, it's a cultural war. 

'Jism 2 has done a business of 21 crores in India over the weekend (despite releasing during Ramzan). Brand JISM my dears, is here to STAY! BRAND Jism is not merely a film. It is a cultural war. It is an EVENT. One that divides crowds passionately & turns its actors into STARS!' she tweeted.

And evidently, she isn't happy with Jism 2 being compared to Ekta Kapoor's Kya Super Kool Hain Hum. 'Jism 2 rakes in 21 crores plus over the weekend yet mid-day compares it to Kya super cool hain hum? Someone's PRO working overtime? LOL. I made Jism 2 for 12 crores including P&A & it got a 21 crore PLUS weekend! Vested interests in the industry can chew or choke on that! : )' she wrote.

The actress-turned-filmmaker also made it clear that she isn't interested in joining the 100-crore club. 'Do I belong to the 100 cr club? Do I make films for close to 90 cr that do business of 100 cr? Not a chance! You can KEEP your club!' she added.

Bollywood congratulates boxer Mary Kom

Last updated on: August 7, 2012 16:49 IST
Amitabh Bachchan
Bollywood stars congratulated boxer Mary Kom who has ensured a medal for India at London Olympics by beating Tunisian rival Maroua Rahali 15-6 in a one-sided quarter-final. 

Amitabh Bachchan tweeted: 'Mary Kom !! wins her boxing bout, insured a Bronze ! What a story ! A Mother of two from Manipur, creates moment of pride for India !! Mary Kom ! When she was at her prime, women's boxing was not introduced in Olympics ..!! Still, fighting her way today for a medal !'

Raj Kundra ‏who is the co-owner of Super Fight League (SFL) even offered her a job. 'Happy to give Mary Kom a job in #SFL :)' he wrote.

Anupam Kher ‏wrote: 'Dear Mary Kom, India Salutes you, your struggle, your optimism and your Medal. All power to the Girl Child of India. Thank you & Jai Ho.:)'

Soha Ali Khan tweeted: 'Mary kom - what a star!! I sat next to her and her mum a couple of months ago at a P&G mother daughter event - huge inspiration!!'

Finally, The Dirty Picture to premiere on TV

Last updated on: August 7, 2012 16:49 IST
A scene from The Dirty Picture

Ekta Kapoor's The Dirty Picture, which was deemed inappropriate by the information and broadcasting ministry for prime time TV viewing, is finally set to premiere on television.

However, 11 minutes of scenes have been cut. 

'Yes, The Dirty Picture will finally premiere on 26th Aug. At 12PM in the afternoon & 8.30PM the same night. Not post 11PM, as reported. Now the furore over the cuts! Yes, 11 mins hv been cut/muted. 2hours 11mins of the film remains. The essence of the story remains.. So??' tweeted Sneha Rajani, senior executive vice president and business head of Sony TV.

Elated with the news, Tusshar Kapoor wrote: 'It's confirmed ->THE DIRTY PICTURE worldwide satellite premiere on SONY TV on 26th August ! Ooh La La !'

Tweet Pix!

Last updated on: August 7, 2012 16:49 IST
Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit-Nene shared a still from the latest episode of her show Jhalak Dikhla Ja. 'Here is one u will love from this weekend!' 

Soha Ali Khan shared a picture of her from the sets of Chaarfutiya Chhokara and tweeted: 'Definitely not a 'chaarfutiya chhokara'!!'