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It's a boy for Shabir Ahluwalia, Kanchi Kaul

February 19, 2016 14:20 IST
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Actress Kanchi Kaul, who was spotted at Arpita Khan's baby shower earlier this week, gave birth to her second son on February 18.

Her actor-husband Shabir Ahluwalia tweeted: 'Proud big brother Azai,would like to introduce his new partner in crime that will forever share the blame. BOY it is, THANK YOU GOD.'

Meanwhile, stars took to Twitter to congratulate the couple:

Riteish Deshmukh tweeted: 'It's a Boy!! Congratulations my dear friends @KANCHIKAUL & @SHABIRAHLUWALIA on becoming proud parents again- lil Azai has a littler brother.'

Arpita Khan Sharma ‏wrote: 'Congratulations @SHABIRAHLUWALIA & @KANCHIKAUL on the arrival of your lil prince. Can't wait to see him.'

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Emraan Hashmi's upcoming memoir gets a title


Emraan Hashmi is looking forward to release his book on his son Ayan's cancer treatment.

He turned to Twitter to announce the title and wrote: 'So happy to announce the title of my book... The Kiss of Life : How A Superhero and My Son Defeated Cancer.'

'Book will release in English, Hindi and Marathi :) .. Will update you all on the release dates soon,' he added.

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Mandira Bedi goes to Andaman islands



Mandira Bedi is holidaying with her family in the Andaman islands.

She shared a picture of herself with son Vir, above, and wrote: 'My swimming buddy and me in the blue blue sea!! #theandamans'

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Hrithik teaches life lessons to his sons


Hrithik Roshan took to Twitter to share a picture of his sons Hrehaan and Hrihaan, above.

'Never b in a situation wer u utter d words should could or would, the better word is DID! #teachtolearn,' the 42-year-old actor tweeted.

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Kamal Hasaan: I wish to showcase late Mohan Ghokle's performance

National Award-winning film Hey! Ram completed 16 years on February 18 and filmmaker-actor Kamal Haasan ‏got nostalgic.

Thanking his fans, he wrote: 'Touched by Hey Ram fans celebrating 16yrs. Remember all who made it possible. Especially Shah Rukh Khan and Bharat Shah.'

Remembering veteran actor Mohan Ghokale, he added: 'Mohan Ghokale. After sculpting Abhyankar beyond my expectation died. I Reshot with Atul K, who won the notional award..Thanks to Mrs.Ghokle. One day I wish to showcase late Mohan Ghokle's performance for all to see. A day before he died I told him he might win awards for his role.'

'For those who have no clue what I am lamenting. The film was Hey Ram and Mr. Ghokle's died after completing 90 percent of his work. Loved MG. The happier note to making of Hey Ram came from Ilayaraja who rescued the music of Hey Ram from wrong hands. A case study in film scoring,' he signed off.

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Manmarziyan goes on floors


Director Sameer Sharma has started shooting for his next film Manmarziyan in Shimla.

Actress Bhumi Pednekarshared a picture, above, and wrote: 'Yay to new starts..with my director sahab #Manmarziya #sameersharma.'

Produced and written by Anand L Rai, the film also features Ayushmann Khurrana and Vicky Kaushal.

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Meet the action director of Dishoom



Action director Allan Amin was recently injured on the sets of Dishoom in Abu Dhabi.

Varun Dhawan shared a picture, above, and wrote: 'Standing with the champion action director of #dishoom. Last night when a stunt went bad he got 9 stitches was rushed to the hospital. But after some time he was right back to make sure I was safe. These are the people and the workhorses of our great industry that inspire me. Thank you #allanamin.'

Directed by Rohit Dhawan, the film will also star John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez, Akshaye Khanna and Nargis Fakhri.

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Kriti Sanon turns bride for a fashion show



Actress Kriti Sanon, who is currently working on her upcoming film Raabta, took some time off to walk the ramp for fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani in Hyderabad.

She shared a picture, above, and wrote: '#DressedAsABride for Tarun Tahiliani Show #showstopper #TajFalakNuma.'

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Stars get ready for Zee Cine Awards



Several Bollywood stars are rehearsing for their performance for the Zee Cine Awards, to be held on February 20.

Vidyut Jammwal shared a picture, above, and wrote: 'Technical rehersals zee awards.. action piece  is set, its the hair now.'

Shahid Kapoor and filmmaker Karan Johar will host the award ceremony.

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