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'Mangalyaan's budget is less than a Hollywood film's!'

September 24, 2014 17:44 IST
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Amitabh BachchanHere's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:


Many celebrities took to Twitter to congratulate Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on successfully launching Mars Orbiter Mission. 

Amitabh Bachchan tweeted: 'Mangalyaan..Bharat Mata ki Jai !! Historic ! Only country to have succeeded in first attempt, on budget less than Hollywood film ! India's Mars mission .. Mars is Mangal, Tuesday .. and what timing and planning to have achieved it on a Tuesday !!! Our scientists have achieved what others could not .. Badhai, Pyaar, Sneh, Abhinandan, aur Jai jai kaar !! MOM !!'

Sonakshi Sinha wrote: 'Why wasnt i told about this Mars trip?!? I also wanted to go. Anyway, next time! Good going #ISRO! India shines again :) #Mangalyaan'

Farhan Akhtar tweeted: 'Kudos to ISRO on their first and successful Mars Mission, Mangalyaan. #proud'


It's a wrap for Dil Dhadakne Do

The shooting for Zoya Akhtar's upcoming film Dil Dhadakne Do is over.

Anushka Sharma wrote: 'Picture wrap for Dil Dhadakne Do .. Was a wonderful smooth sail thanks to a kickass cast & crew ! U know who you'll are. See at the party!!

Ranveer Singh: 'Wrap on #DilDhadakneDo !Honour 2 hav collaborated w such a stellar team on this special, special film. My happy, shiny unit ! :) love ya'll!'

The film also stars Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Anil Kapoor and Shefali Shah.


Ajay goes to Poland

Ajay Devgn, who recently wrapped up the shooting for Prabhu Deva's Action Jackson in Austria, is now in Poland for his next film Shivay.

'Driving in Europe is calming. @AJTheMovie shoot over, now back to Poland for @ShivayADF Recce,' he tweeted.

Ajay is set to direct the film.


On the sets of Alone

Bipasha Basu, who is currently shooting for Alone, shared a picture from the sets and wrote: 'Shot in the backwaters today for a beautiful romantic song for #Alone!' http://instagram.com/p/tTI2eLMqDL/ 

Directed by Bhushan Patel, the film will also star Karan Singh Grover.


Sahil Shroff shoots with Ameesha Patel

Sahil Shroff, who was last seen in Shaadi Ke Side Effects, has started shooting for his film Desi Magic in Thailand.

Ameesha Patel shared a picture from the sets and wrote: 'Shooting on the hot sand w my hottie hero Saahil shroff today.'http://t.co/Jz78408rvm 


Tanuja turns 71

Actress Tanuja celebrated her birthday on September 23 with family.

Her daughter Tanishaa Mukerji shared a picture of the birthday cake and wrote: 'Mom's cake for all of u thanks for the birthday wishes!' http://t.co/fncivZzwvS 


Shahid Kapoor supports Emma Watson

Hollywood actress Emma Watson recently delivered a speech on Feminism as part of her role as goodwill ambassador for UN.

Shahid Kapoor praised her and wrote: 'Just saw Emma Watsons speech on gender equality at the UN. Must see for all.'

In her speech, Watson remarked about the need for equality and for men to embrace feminism.

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