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Bollywood cheers Anna Hazare

Last updated on: August 29, 2011 15:24 IST

Image: Shilpa Shetty
Photographs: David Moir/Reuters

On Sunday, Bollywood stars cheered anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare's triumph against corruption.

Shilpa Shetty tweeted: 'Heartfelt salutations and gratitude to Annaji and all the people with him 4 the selfless fight they've put up on our behalf. RESPECT!'

Preity Zinta called it a golden day: 'Today is a golden day 4 each Indian ! Its now r job 2 see that we do not lose momentum & finish what V started with Anna. JAI HIND !'

Punit Malhotra wrote: 'Finally Anna won.. finally the people of India won. A 74yr old man showed us the way, we need to walk on it... Now let's take this forward:)'

Mahesh Bhatt, who was against Anna's movement, tweeted his wishes: 'Congrats to Anna. The Govt did not have the moral courage to lock horns with his movement because their hands were stained with blood.'

Lara Dutta praised Anna: 'Anna's fight is in every home. This will impact every1 of us for years to come!In my life I hope I'm able 2 keep this alive in my small way.'

Karan Johar tweeted: 'The peoples hurricane hits the government!! And there is no shelter this time...ANNA HAZARE is a storm to reckon with!! RESPECT!!!'

Bipasha Basu also cheered Anna: 'Anna is our true leader n his spirit hs made evry1 conscious tht v cn do away with corruption n need nt accept it as a part of r lives. Big step forward for India n all of us.'

Shabana Azmi applauded him: 'To a new beginning. Let's applaud Anna for leading the people of India into a nonviolent show of strength.I'm proud to be an Indian. Jai Ho.'

Hema Malini wrote: 'People power is recognised by the parliament. Victory to both. Anna s dream has come true.'

Abhishek Bachchan tweeted: 'One man unites an entire nation. Peacefully

Minissha Lamba stranded in New York

Image: Minissha Lamba

Minissha Lamba is held captive in New York because of hurricane Irene, which struck the US East Coast on Sunday.

'Why r Hurricanes in America always named after women?? Woke up to devastation outside the windows. An #Irene weekend in Manhattan :( The subways r shut. The city is shut. New York's first hurricane experience in a century. Hope v wll will be ok,' she tweeted.

On the other hand, New York-based actress Nargis Fakhri -- who stars in Rockstar -- was chilling. 'Hurricane Irene is coming n im chillin watching documentaries about the human brain and dreams. wow we humans are so cool,' she updated.

 

Bipasha wants a cute Bodyguard

Image: Bipasha Basu
Photographs: Tyrone Siu/Reuters

Bipasha Basu, who watched Bodyguard, wants a cute Bodyguard like Lovely Singh. 'Just saw Bodyguard! Another blockbuster for Salman Khan! It would be nice to have a cute bodyguard like lovely singh!' she tweeted.

Preity Zinta enjoyed the film as well. 'Just saw BODYGUARD! Salman U n Kareena Rock! Its FAB & the action is AMAZING ! All da best This one is full Paisa Vasool :)' she wrote.

Arbaaz Khan hopes the film will be another blockbuster for Salman. 'Inshallah ! BODYGUARD is gonna be another big blockbuster from Salman. Wishing my sister and Atul all the success. Eid hatrick on the way :)' he tweeted.

The film will release on August 31.

When Shreyas Talpade copied Amitabh Bachchan

Image: Title track from Hum Tum Shabana

Remember the song Tane Din Tandana from Desh Premee where Amitabh Bachchan tries to woo Hema Malini in the getup of a coconut seller.

Now, Shreyas Talpade has done something similar for his upcoming comedy Hum Tum Shabana.

Tusshar Kapoor shared the title track Hey Na Shabana, where Shreyas and him are trying to woo Minissha Lamba.

'Here is the link to the 'Hey na na Shabana' song from Hum Tum Shabana', pls feel free to let me know your opinion on it!' he tweeted.

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