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The country’s film fraternity and fans got a jolt on Tuesday morning as the news of Bollywood starlet Jiah Khan committing suicide in her Juhu flat in Mumbai trickled in. The Ghajini actor, who had relocated from London to Mumbai, was apparently depressed because of a career that was going nowhere and she also had relationship issues.

Sunny turns choreographer

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The Deol parivar is readying itself for the release of its much-awaited film Yamla Pagla Deewana 2. Keeping up with the trend of heavy promotions in Bollywood, the father-sons trio is busy creating a buzz about the venture in India and abroad.

‘I’ve learnt to love myself’

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The multi-talented Shruti Haasan may still be waiting for that one elusive hit in Bollywood but that doesn’t seem to have dampened her spirits one bit. The actress-cum-singer continues to ride high on the success she has got in the South film industry and is happy with the film offers she has been getting in Bollywood.

Preity not deterred by cricket fever

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After several rounds of to and fro, Preity Zinta’s comeback film Ishkq In Paris is finally ready for release. “The film which has been produced by my mom, took time to release because we faced many problems. I have now opted for a solo release of my film.

‘There’s only one Dharmendra, and That’s me!’

Dream couple: Dharam with Hema

Ahead of the release of Yamla Pagla Deewana 2, the ultimate action hero of yesteryears, Dharmendra, seems to be more excited about the prospects of his grandson Karan Deol than he is about the film.

Rules won’t deter Sunny

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A lot of hue and cry has been made about the censor board’s restrictions with regard to item numbers. But someone in the industry is taking things in her stride rather elegantly — her name is Sunny Leone.

New fitness guru in action

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You’re used to seeing her with a tennis racquet but now, Sania Mirza looks all set to be splashed across posters with dumbbells and gym equipment.

Memories from a royal past

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Amma did not want to rebel. She was passionate about her ideas, but she would always give in to Abba’s wishes.” With her distinctive lineage — her father, the late Mansoor Ali Khan was the Nawab of Pataudi and an exemplary cricketer while mother Sharmila Tagore was among the most popular actresses on the silver screen during her heyday — anything that Soha Ali Khan says about her parents is bound to spark interest.

Kangy was made to starve

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Kangna Ranaut, who has been pitted opposite Sunny Deol, in her next film I Love New Year is very pleased with her role. “My character is a girl-next-door who is simple and not very street smart. I was very excited to be working with Sunny,” says the actress.

I don’t think that I’m hot: Alia

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Her petite stature and trendy style may have made Alia Bhatt among the hottest young newcomers in Bollywood today, but the Student of the Year actress is quick to shun the “hot” tag.

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