They spent about 30 minutes inside the temple, the sources said. Family sources said the 61-year-old actor undertook the visit to pay his thanks to the Lord for his speedy recovery from the ailments he suffered in May.

Rajinikanth had last visited the shrine after the wedding of his daughter Soundarya with Ashwin on September 9 last year. The actor, who took ill during the shoot of the film Rana in April, underwent treatment at a hospital in Singapore for reported kidney problem.

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"Very soon I would come on screen..

." he said.

Rajinikanth met with the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to hand over a 10-lakh contribution to the state government's Thane cyclone relief fund. This was his first meeting with Jayalalithaa after his recovery.

"I just came to donate Rs 10 lakh for cyclone Thane Relief Fund. This is my first meeting with her after I recovered.

The CM had promised all help and it's a courtesy call, " he said. The Thalaivar, as Rajinikanth is popularly known among his fans, is all set to start work on his next film Kochadaiyaan .

His earlier project Rana , will now reportedly be revived after Kochadaiyaan. It was during the shoot of Rana that Rajinikanth first fell ill, in April last year.

Kochadaiyaan will be Rajinikanth's first 3D film which is being directed by daughter Soundarya. Katrina Kaif has reportedly landed the role opposite Rajinikanth in the film.

Recently, Soundarya Ashwin confirmed that actor Sarathkumar had been signed on as well. "Hey guys .

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happy to announce..

.its great to have Sharath Kumar uncle on board for kochadaiyaan :):) !!! work picking up pace.

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god speed!" she posted on Twitter. Tweet (less)

So sweet! She asked me to make a cameo appearance in the film with her father. I immediately flew down to Chennai.

When it comes to anything to do with Rajinikanth, one doesn't ask questions. One just does the needful," said Jackie.

"It's an interesting cameo which Soundarya insisted only I could play. I believe the film is in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.

But even if it was in Swahili, I'd run and do it for Rajinikanth," added the actor who turned 52 Wednesday. He had to rush to Chennai for the shoot and said, "My birthday is generally a very quiet affair.

As always my rakhi-sister Anna Singh came home. Then we went to Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza's sangeet.

That's where I brought in my birthday. I flew into Chennai for Rajiniji's film early next morning.

I can't think of a better way to spend my birthday." Getting a little philosophical, Jackie said: "Honestly a birthday is no big deal.

I am just beginning to understand life. My first 40 years went into growing up.

Now I am finally getting to know what this whole business of living is all about." Jackie and Rajini go back a long way.

"He was one of the few people at my wedding with Ayesha when we got married in 1989. Rajiniji and I were shooting for Subhash Ghai's Uttar Dakshin , in which he played my younger stepbrother.

It was so much fun. I was the North Indian, he was my South Indian brother.

During the lunch break Ayesha and I decided to get married. Just the two of us and those close to us.

There was Rajiniji, Subhash Ghai, Dimple Kapadia, Anupam Kher and a few of my other friends, that's it. So you see, I've very fond memories of Rajnikanth and would never say no to anything to do with him or his family," said the actor.

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I hope beti B realizes the joy she has brought with her. The house is bursting with pink and proud grandparents," posted new dad Abhishek on his Twitter page.

First Pics of Ash with Beti B This was followed by the first official briefing of the media by the Bachchans who had requested privacy for Aishwarya's delivery. Today the Bachchans thanked the media for respecting their privacy.

Big B exposes morphed image of Ash, Beti B That done, it was all about introducing the 9th Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan began by introducing his new granddaughter.

"She looks like Aishwarya as of now, people at home feel she looks a bit like Jaya and Abhishek," he said. The proud grandfather who couldn't stop smiling, said, "Abhishek and Aishwarya want the name to start with A.

" Earlier, Abhishek had asked fans to suggest names with A on Twiitter. Suggest names for Baby B here "And suggestions for names are very welcome guys.

Something with 'A'," he said. The Bachchans clarified they would not hold any elaborate naming ceremony in keeping with family tradition.

"My grandfather believed that finding a name is enough so we have never had naming ceremonies," Abhishek said. Abhishek also spoke of his wife Aishwarya.

"Ash is tired, is very happy. The whole family was there to bless," he said.

She's been lauded by Mr Bachchan earlier for refusing any painkillers while in intense labour for 2-3 hours. On the 9th Bachchan and his new daughter, Abhishek said, "She is very obedient and very lucky.

" We couldn't agree more. Incidentally Beti B's permanent name, just like everything else about her, will be revealed on Twitter by her avid social networker grandfather.

"We will update on Twitter as soon as we decide on a name," he said. So, keep following the Bachchans for latest updates on Beti B.

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one'' will pay tribute to southern superstar Rajnikanth , whose ''Endhiran'', a 2010 Tamil science-fiction film, broke many box office records. Reports of similarities between 'Endhiran' and ''Ra.

one'' have been surfacing since SRK's film went on the floors but the Bollywood actor claims that his release is different. They (Endhiran and Ra.

one ) are different films and how to compare. Ours is a different film.

I will not like to talk or claim about anyone elses film but Rajni sir is respectable to all of us. Actually, we have a tribute to Rajni Sir in the film.

We love him," Shahrukh told reporters here last night. ''Ra.

One'', a science-fiction superhero film directed by Anubhav Sinha, stars Shahrukh, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal in lead roles. It also stars Shahana Goswami, Dilip Tahil and Chinese-American actor Tom Wu in supporting roles.

While ''Endhiran'' directed by S Shankar featured Rajinikanth in dual roles--as a scientist and an android robot--alongside Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Shahrukh said his film is indigenous and made in India.

"Everything you have seen is produced here?we are proud of it and have done a great job. We have taken the technology forward and we should be proud of it," he said.

Besides, ''Ra.one'' will also be dubbed in Tamil and Telugu for the southern audience.

"The film will be dubbed in Tamil and Telugu. Dubbing for Tamil and Telugu is going on simultaneously.

Also, we intend to dub the film in German and some other languages," he said. ''Ra.

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"Aishwarya had a normal delivery. She was firm on having so, despite being in acute labour for three hours.

Aishwarya and the baby were brought home today. Both are doing well," senior Bachchan, 69, told reporters in their first media interaction since the birth of the baby.

"We first went to 'Prateeksha' as that is our first home. We took the blessings of my late parents and brought them to 'Jalsa' (another house of the Bachchans).

We are happy that 'Laxmi' has come to our house," a beaming Bachchan said. When asked about the baby's looks, Big B said, "I feel the baby has entirely gone on Aishwarya.

She looks just like her..

. eyes and all.

Some family members feel the baby's face bears some resemblance to Abhishek." Proud papa Abhishek, who was accompanying Big B, said "the baby is very nice and obedient.

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she does not cry and bother us much." The family is yet to decide on a name for the child, but Bachchan said no naming ceremony is planned.

"Aishwarya and Abhishek both want that the baby's name should begin with A. We will decide on it in a few days and post it on Twitter," said Bachchan.

Abhishek, 35, joined in, saying, "My grandfather believed that finding a name is enough so we have never had naming ceremonies." The new father also said that the feeling of being a parent is yet to sink in.

Aishwarya also made an appearance after the press conference. "She is very tired but happy and excited at the same time," said her husband.

Wearing an off white salwar kameez, Aishwarya posed for shutterbugs with husband Abhishek. "Jaya (grandmother) is also very happy and she is taking care of the baby and the mother," Bachchan said.

Abhishek said he would resume work from Monday. When Big B said he is "jobless" now that the game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' is over, Abhishek chipped in, "No, he is not jobless, he is on the duty of taking care of his grand-daughter.

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Uma Thurman kicked a** and was better than most action heroes. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Amazing effects and great action.

One of the best films to come out of HK in the last decade. House Of Flying Daggers: Beautifully shot and with great sound effects.

Every rain drop was audible. Poetry in motion! Sholay: One of the all time best spaghetti westerns to come out of India.

Best screenplay, super action, 70 mm entertainment and of course, Amitabh Bachchan! Deewar: Although not that much of an action film, the godown action sequence with Peter is so memorable that I'd list the film only for that one fight. And again, of course the angry young Vijay.

Enter the Dragon: The first of the martial arts biggies from Hong kong to throw up a big hollywood star, the legend Bruce lee. Rocky: Raw power coupled with sex appeal gave birth to the ultimate action star Sylvester Stallone and the underlying emotional turmoil of his character makes the film a dramatic treat.

Desperadoes: A small budget film with typical Mexican spaghetti action and the chemistry between its lead pair Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek took the film to another level. Phool Aur Kaante: Rise of another action star Ajay Devgan.

I still remember his entry in it, straddled on two superbikes. Robot: Not only am I a huge fan of the superstar Rajnikanth but also this is the first Indian film I saw with action sequences that had such extraordinary special effects.

Dabangg: Salman Khan on an adrenaline high! Loved the action and his style. Have seen it thrice and wouldn't mind seeing it again.

Rambo: Again a franchise of Sly Stallone which was top class muscle and action with a back story of a misled mercenary. Ghayal: No action list can be complete without Sunny Deol.

Street fighting with raw emotions and no frills, cables and special effects. Pure 'Jat' power.

XXX: Van Diesel hits paydirt with this high octane action flick. Perfect blend of high class car muscle, sexy chicks and steroid bodies! All James Bond Movies: When it comes to cool action, gizmos, style and sex, you can't beat Bond! Terminator: Arnold Schwarzenegger .

Big body, big action, big entertainment! Ghajini: Boy next door to pure muscle. Aamir never fails to surprise.

Built a body of dreams! Just to see him shirtless I would see Ghajini, and no, I have no such tendencies! (less)

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let me thank all of you that have wished Aishwarya for her birthday..

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gratitude," Big B posted on Twitter. And Abhishek posted: "Thank you all for the wonderful and thoughtful wishes for Aishwarya.

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"Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes. Both Aishwarya and the baby are doing great and taking some much needed rest.

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan delivered a baby girl today at Mumbai's Seven Hills Hospital. Among the first visitors at the hospital were Abhishek's childhood friend Goldie Behl and his wife Sonali.

The Bachchan baby has generated huge interest and an avalanche of posts and tweets on social sites. Obviously, just as excited is Abhishek Bachchan.

"And I'm trying my level best to get rid of this caffeine high and get some sleep too. Don't think it'll work.

TOO EXCITED!!!!" Tweet (less)

Both his daughters Aishwaryaa and Soundarya are locked in a race to apparently release the Hindi version of their respective Tamil films around the same time, irrespective of the loss in profits one may cause to the other. While news of Soundarya's Kochadaiyyan , featuring Rajnikanth himself, being dubbed from Tamil to Hindi for a wider audience is already known, now we hear that Aishwaryaa's 3 , better known for its iconic Kolaveri Di song by her singer/actor husband Dhanush, will also be dubbed in Hindi to release along with its Tamil version.

Dhanush confirmed, "Yes, I am planning to dub 3 in Hindi and release it along with the Tamil version. It's a thriller; there's nothing culture-specific about it.

" The decision, apparently, was taken earlier this month in the light of Kolaveri Di 's unprecedented success. When the song was shot for the film last week, everyone in the crew was convinced the film had the potential to launch Dhanush in Bollywood.

A source said, "Everyone connected with the project felt that a Hindi version of 3 was the need of the hour especially with its track Kolaveri di busting charts across the world. Then the way the song was shot, it sounded even better than expected.

Only Dhanush had misgivings. He felt his Bollywood debut should not be a dubbed Tamil film.

But he was out voted by the rest of the 3 team." It seems like Aishwaryaa's 3 has an edge to the finishing line, as the romantic portions featuring Rajnikanth are yet to be shot in Kochadaiyyan .

Interestingly when we asked Dhanush if he would like to work with his sister-in-law Soundarya at some point, he dismissed the idea saying, "She is not my kind of a director." Tweet (less)

One". To this end the Badshah of Bollywood, travelled all the way to Chennai with his team for the audio launch in Tamil.

SRK had Superstar Rajinikanth unveil the first look of the character 'Ra.One', played by Arjun Rampal, which has been kept under wraps all along.

"So much been happening, working round the clock, today Rajni sir unveiled the first look of "Ra 1" the character super excited. in chennai.

(sic)," posted Arjun Rampal on a micro blogging site. Meanwhile, SRK who managed to rope in Rajinikanth do a cameo in this ambitious flick also had director Mani Rathnam at the launch.

The actor-director duo had earlier worked together in "Dil Se". The star was overwhelmed by the response the promos of the film are garnering.

"In Chennai..

.overwhelmed by the lov shown by mani rathnam, santosh sevan.

Soundarya & Rajini sir. Launch of Ra.

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Both his daughters Aishwaryaa and Soundarya are locked in a race to apparently release the Hindi version of their respective Tamil films around the same time, irrespective of the loss in profits one may cause to the other. While news of Soundarya's Kochadaiyyan , featuring Rajnikanth himself, being dubbed from Tamil to Hindi for a wider audience is already known, now we hear that Aishwaryaa's 3 , better known for its iconic Kolaveri Di song by her singer/actor husband Dhanush, will also be dubbed in Hindi to release along with its Tamil version.

Dhanush confirmed, "Yes, I am planning to dub 3 in Hindi and release it along with the Tamil version. It's a thriller; there's nothing culture-specific about it.

" The decision, apparently, was taken earlier this month in the light of Kolaveri Di 's unprecedented success. When the song was shot for the film last week, everyone in the crew was convinced the film had the potential to launch Dhanush in Bollywood.

A source said, "Everyone connected with the project felt that a Hindi version of 3 was the need of the hour especially with its track Kolaveri di busting charts across the world. Then the way the song was shot, it sounded even better than expected.

Only Dhanush had misgivings. He felt his Bollywood debut should not be a dubbed Tamil film.

But he was out voted by the rest of the 3 team." It seems like Aishwaryaa's 3 has an edge to the finishing line, as the romantic portions featuring Rajnikanth are yet to be shot in Kochadaiyyan .

Interestingly when we asked Dhanush if he would like to work with his sister-in-law Soundarya at some point, he dismissed the idea saying, "She is not my kind of a director." Tweet (less)

Bachchan, 69, took to his Twitter account to congratulate the actor on the song which has garnered 14 lakh views on YouTube. "Just heard 'Kolaveri di' after much talk on it .

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it's so original and catchy ..

congrats Dhanush and Aishwarya (Rajni's daughter) ..

love," Bachchan posted. Dhanush, thanked Bachchan, saying: "It's a great honour to get a tweet from Big B, very kind of him.

I dedicate the tweet to all you guys who made kolaveri this big. Love you guys.

God bless," Dhanush posted. Dhanush's wife Aishwarya, who is also the daughter of superstar Rajinikanth, thanked Big B: "Thank u so much @SrBachchan uncle.

.truly means a lot when u say it .

.#Whythiskolaveridi" A promo of this song was leaked on the internet and it instantly became viral on social networking sites for its quirky "Tanglish" lyrics and catchy head-bobbing tune.

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They spent about 30 minutes inside the temple, the sources said. Family sources said the 61-year-old actor undertook the visit to pay his thanks to the Lord for his speedy recovery from the ailments he suffered in May.

Rajinikanth had last visited the shrine after the wedding of his daughter Soundarya with Ashwin on September 9 last year. The actor, who took ill during the shoot of the film Rana in April, underwent treatment at a hospital in Singapore for reported kidney problem.

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Deeply obliged !," tweeted Big B a few minutes ago. Following speculative reports about the baby's birth, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry had asked the electronic media to respect the privacy of the Bachchan family.

First time father, Abhishek, 35, broke the news on Twitter, saying "IT'S A GIRL!!!!!! :)))))". Abhishek later tweeted, "Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes.

Both Aishwarya and the baby are doing great and taking some much needed rest." A jubilant father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan joined in: "I AM DADA to the cutest baby girl!! A dada ji .

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Ecstatic !!!!" His father, Amitabh Bachchan who broke the news of Aishwarya's pregnancy in June on Twitter. Several celebrities visited the hospital to greet the new born and the mother.

Actress Sonali Bendre with husband Goldie Behl, producer Bunty Walia, director Apoorva Lakhia and Bachchan family friend and politician Amar Singh visited the hospital today. Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai got married on April 20, 2007.

The much publicised wedding took place at Prateeksha, the Bachchan residence in suburban Juhu. Amitabh and Jaya are also grandparents to daughter Shweta Nanda's two kids -- daughter Navya Naveli and son Agastya.

Now, Mr Bachchan is expected to address a press conference in Mumbai either Wednesday night or Thursday morning. "Have been up for more than 24 hours .

. Need rest," the Big B tweeted.

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Abhishek Bachchan tweeted, "IT'S A GIRL!!!!!! :-)))))". Proud grandfather Amitabh Bachchan tweeted, "T 561 - I AM DADA to the cutest baby girl !" "T 561 - A dada ji .

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Ecstatic !!!!" Amitabh tweeted thereafter. Post the big news Twitter has been flooded with wishes for the Bachchan family and Amitabh was quick to that all his friends and well-wishers for their wishes.

"T 561 - thank you all ..

!" he tweeted. Hospital sources said the delivery was normal and came a few minutes before 10 a.

m. The Bachchan and Rai families were present for the momentous occasion.

Aishwarya, 38, developed labour pains around 4 a.m.

and was taken to the labour room where the delivery took place after nearly six hours. The actress is on the fifth floor of the luxury private hospital in Andheri east.

Photos: Aishwarya in hospital The Bachchans went in for the unconventional suburban choice of hospital, side stepping the more popular celebrity choices such as the Breach Candy Hospital. Reportedly, this is the same hospital where Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's sister-in-law, Shrima Rai, gave birth.

It was her father-in-law, legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, who broke the big news on behalf of Bollywood's "first family." On June 21 (Tuesday night) @SrBachchan tweeted: ""NEWS NEWS NEWS !! I AM GOING TO BECOME A GRANDFATHER .

. AISHWARYA EXPECTING .

. SO HAPPY AND THRILLED !!!,".

Those 104 characters in all caps confirmed the news India waited for ever since the Abhishek-Aishwarya wedding in 2007. Hardly surprising, but awe-inspiring nonetheless that in half an hour Mr Bachchan's Twitter page received 2,843 congratulatory messages.

Fans and the media poured into the boulevard outside their Juhu bungalow the next morning. Photos: Aishwarya's rare childhood photos Despite the obvious goodwill and excitement surrounding a Bachchan pregnancy, it has not been controversy-free for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

After spending a good part of her married years fending of pregnancy rumours, things came to a head when rumours surfaced of a stomach tuberculosis plaguing her which was preventing her from getting pregnant and delivering a Bachchan baby to anxious in-laws counting down to being grandparents. Photos: Days before delivery, Aishwarya is angry A furious Amitabh Bachchan demanded an apology from the Mumbai tabloid which had carried the story and asked for a donation to a national charitable foundation working for tuberculosis.

Through his blog Mr Bachchan demanded an apology for the "defamatory" article. The actor also posted on his blog a letter written by Aishwarya to the tabloid asking for a denial and an apology which the tabloid printed.

"Do note that the last few lines of the letter seeking apology have been conveniently deleted in the print," Mr Bachchan posted on his blog. The next controversy hit right after Mr Bachchan's breaking news tweet.

Just a month ago, in May 2011, Aishwarya was introduced as the leading lady of Madhur Bhandarkar's ambitious new project, Heroine. The film was announced in Cannes, no less, during the Cannes Film Festival by Bhandarkar and production house UTV's Ronnie Screwvala.

Photos: Aishwarya at Cannes 2011 By July, days after Mr Bachchan's public announcement, the producers shelved Heroine. Certain scenes with adult content and physically excruciating were not fit for a five-month pregnant Aishwarya.

The director sank into depression over the loss of his "most ambitious dream project" - and total silence - as the rest of Bollywood furiously debated the inclusion of a no-pregnancy clause in the contract of heroines. When Bhandarkar did speak finally, he dropped another C-bomb.

"The truth was hidden from us," he said. We learnt about it from news channels like the rest of the world.

Filmmaking functions on faith and trust. The film was announced in Cannes on May 13 while we commenced shooting on June 7.

There was a gap of 24 days, if we had known the truth things could have been reworked." While Mr Bachchan continued to use his blog and Twitter handle to connect with fans and occasionally dispel rumours and tell off those whom he felt were infringing on the family's privacy, Abhishek and Aishwarya maintained a stoic silence.

Aishwarya discreetly moved away from public appearances, generating much interest in the few initial sightings. These included an appearance in the Delhi with the whole family in tow to collect an award from the French government in July.

However, the award ceremony was put off at her request due to three blasts which hit Mumbai the same day. "This isn't the time to celebrate.

Me and my family felt it was correct to request the French ambassador to postpone the ceremony to some other time," she said. The festive season saw Aishwarya attend a slew of religious functions - from Durga Puja at the Ramkrishna Mission in Khar to Mata ki Chowki at Sanjay and Maanyata Dutt's home.

She remained protective of her baby bump, throwing her trademark chic style to the wind and opting for loose traditional outfits as new rumours began to engulf the Bachchans. Photos: Bachchans' grand Diwali party The name of the hospital the Bachchans picked was revealed along with other "details" such as 11.

11.11 being the day handpicked by the family for the birth of the new Bachchan.

The "regressive remarks" evoked a reaction from Aishwarya Rai Bachchan through her spokesperson. The rumours were trashed as "Ridiculously insinuating such an esteemed and respected family would actually turn nature's course for such blind sensationalized beliefs.

" The hospital too strongly refuted the stories on 11.11.

11 being the handpicked date. This time, Mr Bachchan took a softer tone on Twitter, perhaps preparing finally for the great joy at home.

Sometimes criticised for being supercilious about family and values, Mr Bachchan tweeted on shopping "for the house" with Jaya Bachchan and said he was enjoying a surprise break. A recent tweet from Mr Bachchan sums it up for the happy Bachchans who have undoubtedly gathered with family now.

"The strength of a family is its relatives in unison..

break that up and you break the family..

Happy hours spent with family relatives." Mr Bachchan has just received happy hours forever.

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Deeply obliged !," tweeted Big B a few minutes ago. Following speculative reports about the baby's birth, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry had asked the electronic media to respect the privacy of the Bachchan family.

First time father, Abhishek, 35, broke the news on Twitter, saying "IT'S A GIRL!!!!!! :)))))". Abhishek later tweeted, "Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes.

Both Aishwarya and the baby are doing great and taking some much needed rest." A jubilant father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan joined in: "I AM DADA to the cutest baby girl!! A dada ji .

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Ecstatic !!!!" His father, Amitabh Bachchan who broke the news of Aishwarya's pregnancy in June on Twitter. Several celebrities visited the hospital to greet the new born and the mother.

Actress Sonali Bendre with husband Goldie Behl, producer Bunty Walia, director Apoorva Lakhia and Bachchan family friend and politician Amar Singh visited the hospital today. Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai got married on April 20, 2007.

The much publicised wedding took place at Prateeksha, the Bachchan residence in suburban Juhu. Amitabh and Jaya are also grandparents to daughter Shweta Nanda's two kids -- daughter Navya Naveli and son Agastya.

Now, Mr Bachchan is expected to address a press conference in Mumbai either Wednesday night or Thursday morning. "Have been up for more than 24 hours .

. Need rest," the Big B tweeted.

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As a result, Rajni has decided to perform the stunts himself in daughter Soundarya's Kochadaiyyan . Earlier it had been decided to simulate the stunts through a cinematic device known as the performance-capturing technique.

Given his health scare, the doctors had advised Rajni against physical exertion. But the star had put his foot down arguing that no computer would do the acting for him.

Producer Murli Manohar confirms, "Rajniji is fine now and in perfect physical condition. He will be performing a lot of his own stunts now but the performance-capturing technique will also be used.

" No cheating A source adds, "Soundarya is opposed to the idea. But Rajniji doesn't want to cheat his audiences.

He says he feels better than ever before." The star will perform several stunts including those on horsebak.

The source also informs, "Since we can't stop Rajniji, there will be health and action experts to ensure he doesn't get carried away and overdo the stunts." Tweet (less)

I hope beti B realizes the joy she has brought with her. The house is bursting with pink and proud grandparents," posted new dad Abhishek on his Twitter page.

First Pics of Ash with Beti B This was followed by the first official briefing of the media by the Bachchans who had requested privacy for Aishwarya's delivery. Today the Bachchans thanked the media for respecting their privacy.

Big B exposes morphed image of Ash, Beti B That done, it was all about introducing the 9th Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan began by introducing his new granddaughter.

"She looks like Aishwarya as of now, people at home feel she looks a bit like Jaya and Abhishek," he said. The proud grandfather who couldn't stop smiling, said, "Abhishek and Aishwarya want the name to start with A.

" Earlier, Abhishek had asked fans to suggest names with A on Twiitter. Suggest names for Baby B here "And suggestions for names are very welcome guys.

Something with 'A'," he said. The Bachchans clarified they would not hold any elaborate naming ceremony in keeping with family tradition.

"My grandfather believed that finding a name is enough so we have never had naming ceremonies," Abhishek said. Abhishek also spoke of his wife Aishwarya.

"Ash is tired, is very happy. The whole family was there to bless," he said.

She's been lauded by Mr Bachchan earlier for refusing any painkillers while in intense labour for 2-3 hours. On the 9th Bachchan and his new daughter, Abhishek said, "She is very obedient and very lucky.

" We couldn't agree more. Incidentally Beti B's permanent name, just like everything else about her, will be revealed on Twitter by her avid social networker grandfather.

"We will update on Twitter as soon as we decide on a name," he said. So, keep following the Bachchans for latest updates on Beti B.

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m. and that too in a car, driven by megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

Abhishek sat beside his father in the front seat, while Aishwarya and Winfrey sat behind. The media mogul is in India to shoot for her new show "Next Chapter", which will see Winfrey travelling around the world and interviewing celebrities.

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They spent about 30 minutes inside the temple, the sources said. Family sources said the 61-year-old actor undertook the visit to pay his thanks to the Lord for his speedy recovery from the ailments he suffered in May.

Rajinikanth had last visited the shrine after the wedding of his daughter Soundarya with Ashwin on September 9 last year. The actor, who took ill during the shoot of the film Rana in April, underwent treatment at a hospital in Singapore for reported kidney problem.

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Chinmayi has sung hit songs in Tamil, including the blockbuster Rajnikanth starrer Endhiran . The Chennai-based singer will receive the Best Dubbing Artist-Female Award from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy at a function in Hyderabad next month, a release here said.

The Nandi Awards are the most prominent awards in Telugu films, Telugu theater and television. A state panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry.

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Reports of similarities between Endhiran and Ra.One have been surfacing since SRK's film went on the floors but the Bollywood actor claims that his release is different.

"They ( Endhiran and Ra.One ) are different films.

I will not like to talk about anyone else's film but Rajni sir is respectable to all of us. Actually, we have a tribute to Rajini sir in our film.

We love him," Shah Rukh told reporters here last night. Ra.

One , a sci-fi superhero film directed by Anubhav Sinha, stars Shah Rukh, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal in lead roles with Shahana Goswami, Dilip Tahil and Chinese-American actor Tom Wu in supporting roles. Endhiran directed by S Shankar featured Rajinikanth in dual roles - as a scientist and an android robot - alongside Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Shah Rukh said his film is indigenous and made in India. "Everything you have seen is produced here.

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we are proud of it and have done a great job. We have taken the technology forward and we should be proud of it," he said.

Besides, Ra.One will also be dubbed in Tamil and Telugu for the southern audience.

"Dubbing for Tamil and Telugu is going on simultaneously. Also, we intend to dub the film in German and some other languages," he said.

Ra.One is all set to release on October 26.

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"There was a lot of back and forth on what project Rajinikanth would be working on, post his illness. But now he has already started work on his daughter Soundarya's film Kochadaiyaan .

Though the leading lady for the film is yet to be finalised, it was decided from the very beginning that they would request Aishwarya to do a special appearance," says a source. "Rajni sir shares a very warm relationship with Aishwarya and there's little chance that she would say no to him," added the source.

Aishwarya and Rajinikanth were seen in the hit sci-fi flick Endhiran ( Robot ). "Even during the making and promotions of Robot , it was evident that they would definitely work in a film together again.

However, now that Ash has other family and professional commitments, it seems difficult for her to devote time for a full-fledged role and hence this," the source said. Aishwarya, now on a sabbatical, was reportedly due to return to the big screen in a film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

After the blockbuster success of Endhiran and Robot , Aishwarya is likely to grab an opportunity to share screen space with the Boss once again. Tweet (less)

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ha ha ha ..

. good try media, it will never happen.

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," Amitabh posted on micro-blogging site Twitter, following reports that the family will follow Hollywood's trend of selling baby pictures. Aishwarya gave birth to a baby girl Nov 16, and the Bachchan's brought the daughter home Nov 22.

The family is yet to decide on a name for its bundle of joy. Tweet (less)

"Have put the wife and daughter to bed. Now sitting alone and re living the whole day again, UNBELIEVABLE," the actor tweeted.

"So overwhelmed with all that has taken place today. Thank you thank you ALL for your kindness,love and prayers.

It means the world to us," he further tweeted. Next, in the footsteps of father Amitabh, Abhishek took to thanking the media for showing restraint in their coverage.

"And a very special mention to ALL of the media for being so thoughtful, kind and respectful. Truly appreciate it.

Thank you," Abhishek tweeted. The Bachchan baby had generated huge interest even before its birth and Twitter and other social sites were flooded with posts about '#Baby B'.

"Have to get some rest now. Haven't slept in over 40 hrs.

Sleep well and good night," Abhishek tweeted before signing off. Tweet (less)

"The often coined phrase ' too posh to push' was put to rest in her case ..

she was determined to do it the way she felt was correct!" he posted. Mr Bachchan has earlier commended Aishwarya's strength and courage during the delivery on Twitter and on his blog.

When a Twitter follower asked Mr Bachchan why he shared personal details, he posted: "the media had already written about it and some did not know facts and printed wrong ..

said she had c-section ..

so clarified it." He said the family was spending more time with the newborn .

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"each and every movement sinking deep into our memory cells ..

.to narrate to them when older!" Mr Bachchan also acknowledged all suggestions for names for the infant sent in by fans, saying "some of them really good .

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will run it by the parents ..

!!" Meanwhile his son and new father Abhishek Bachchan yesterday said he can not wait to take his wife and daughter home from the hospital. That should happen anytime now.

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"There was a lot of back and forth on what project Rajinikanth would be working on, post his illness. But now he has already started work on his daughter Soundarya's film Kochadaiyaan .

Though the leading lady for the film is yet to be finalised, it was decided from the very beginning that they would request Aishwarya to do a special appearance," says a source. "Rajni sir shares a very warm relationship with Aishwarya and there's little chance that she would say no to him," added the source.

Aishwarya and Rajinikanth were seen in the hit sci-fi flick Endhiran ( Robot ). "Even during the making and promotions of Robot , it was evident that they would definitely work in a film together again.

However, now that Ash has other family and professional commitments, it seems difficult for her to devote time for a full-fledged role and hence this," the source said. Aishwarya, now on a sabbatical, was reportedly due to return to the big screen in a film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

After the blockbuster success of Endhiran and Robot , Aishwarya is likely to grab an opportunity to share screen space with the Boss once again. Tweet (less)

They thrilled the crowd who turned up in overwhelming numbers, to catch their favourite stars do some never-seen-before stunts in front of a live audience. Leaving behind the conventional dance and music routine, the music launch was planned on a magnanimous budget and orchestrated by the film's action director, the renowned Allan Amin.

Players music launch saw an introduction to each character in the film in a novel, never-seen-before manner with high definition explosions, shattering glass and breath taking fireworks that had the audience holding on to their seats. The ultimate Player- Abhishek Bachchan drove through a life-size glass wall in a high-end sports car in which he did a series of 360 degree turns amidst detonations .

The gorgeous Bipasha Basu had everyone shocked with her dare-devil act on an ATV bike. Says an onlooker "This was possibly the biggest event of the year.

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Players is the official remake of the Hollywood crime thriller The Italian Job filmed across India, New Zealand and Russia . The film releases on 6th January,2012 (less)

Aishwarya was briefly spotted and clicked when the Bachchans hosted media mogul Oprah Winfrey at their home during her first India visit. Later, she drove with Oprah, father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan and husband Abhishek to a party hosted by Parameshwar Godrej to welcome Oprah.

Do check back for pictures from the reception. Tweet (less)

Very famous and very prominent actor from Chennai. Off late, unfortunately they only seem to know him because of Why This Kolavari Di but, he has done great work down there.

He is a wonderful actor," said the 35-year-old actor. Kolaveri Di has received over 17 million hits on Youtube till now and Abhishek terms it as one of the greatest hits of the year.

"I think it's outstanding and I think it's wonderful because it has been made by two very dear friends of mine, Dhanush and his wife Aishwarya. I think it's a fantastic song.

He is a very talented guy and Anirudh, the music director has done a great job. I wish them all the best.

It's one of the greatest songs of the year," said Abhishek who is awaiting his next release Players by director duo Abbas-Mustan. Players , which is releasing Jan 6, also stars Bobby Deol, Bipasha Basu, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Sonam Kapoor.

Abhishek is also working on Rohit Shetty directed Bol Bachchan and Dhoom 3 . Tweet (less)

One has ended. SRK revealed some moments from the cameo at a press conference to launch the social game of RA.

One , RA.One Genesis.

"We at RA.One team are overwhelmed when Rajini Sir came on the sets of RA.

One ," SRK said. "In the scene, I am trying to save Kareena (Sonia in the film) and kid and that's the time when Chitti (Rajini Sir) comes," SRK goes on to say that the scene has been shot as a tribute to the legendary actor.

Sources say the scene is similar to a scene from Rajinikanth's 2010 sci-fi flick Robot where the robot Chitti turns magnetic and grabs all the guns. SRK thanked Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya for enabling the shoot.

He marveled at her love and professionalism, since she and her team of technicians would be editing the scene as well. On Rajinikanth, a grateful SRK said, "He is genuinely one of the greatest human beings.

" On the same platform, SRK also clarified that he would not be appearing on Bigg Boss to promote RA.One , but he will appear on KBC on October 7.

The superstar had some disappointing news for Lady Gaga fans. She will not be attending the premiere of the film on the 25th in London.

"There was no time, so that didn't turn out," he said. Tweet (less)

Read on..

. Actor of the year: Baba Ramdev We saw the drama unfold at the Ramlila Maidan when, in a series of events, Baba Ramdev turned to acting.

Blowing loud horns against anti corruption, Baba went on a fast, fell ill and then finally ran in despair dressed in a salwar kurta. Few are born actors, but fewer are born on a national stage.

Supporting actor: Kiran Bedi Riding on the Anna wave, supercop Kiran Bedi showed her lung power when there was no need for it. In a rather pensive moment, she even did a jig.

Foreign Import : Sunny Leone Adult film star Sunny Leone tripped TRPs, both of TV and internet search engines. Direct to home, she was imported from the forbidden fantasyland of porn.

She made internet search engines go on an overdrive. Now she is all set to scorch B-Town.

Best Kept Secret : azaad rao khan aka aamir Khan Jr It was Papa Kehte Hain time again for Aamir Khan. The actor and wife Kiran Rao took the world by surprise when they announced the birth of their son through surrogacy.

Missing man: D K Bose Everytime this invisible man ran, the nation hummed D K Bose who was last visible as a character in a Bollywood flick, might have made someone's life in Bengal a living hell besides offending the moral police for the unparliamentary lyrics. Comeback of the yea r: Bappida Bappi Lahiri basked in the glory of the chartbusting Ooh La La which gave younger artistes a run for their money.

In his words, "My song has created history". We agree! Wardrobe malfunction: DJ Jenny She embraced the national flag.

Just that and nothing else. Answering a call from an NGO DJ Jenny attracted eyes for her 'show' rather than ears.

Disappearing Act : Veena Malik Veena Malik's 'missing' clothes on the cover of a magazine with ISI tattoo on her arms created a lot of controversy. After receiving death threats for the same, Veena disappeared from a film shoot.

Clueless about her whereabouts, her manager had reported her missing. She was found in a Mumbai hotel after two days.

Fashion Accessory : Anna Topi The anti-corruption movement of Anna Hazare not only took the country by storm; but also made way for Anna merchandise - tees, flags, posters, and Anna topi. Gandhiji's quintessential khaadi cap regained fame as Anna topi; popularized even more after it was sported by B-Towners Vidya Balan, Dia Mirza, Celina Jaitley and Shreyas Talpade.

Debutante of the year : Beti B Beti B (Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan's daughter) made headlines from the second she was born. And although there has been no glimpse of the newborn yet, people do know that "she is fair and has light eyes," thanks to the tweets by Grandpa B! Most talked about Newcomer: Siddharth Mallya Son of biz tycoon Vijay Mallya, Siddharth Mallya also features in Times of India's Most Desirable Men list.

The prince of 'Good Times', Mallya Jr's been in the news for everything - his almost liplock with 'good' friend Deepika Padukone, his weight loss secrets and his candid confessions on a chat show. Best Dressed: Poonam Pandey She came from nowhere, promised to strip for Team India if they won the Cricket World Cup.

Her striptease didn't happen, but she had TV show offers and made it to the 'Most Searched People' and 'Fastest Rising People' lists. Most Travelled India n: SRK Hopping from one city to another, to promote RA.

One and Don-2, SRK exuded charisma and flashed his dimples as he went on to woo his fans. New words: Boombat and kolavari di Vidya Balan's skimpy outfits earned her the name 'Boombat' from Naseeruddin Shah in the Ooh La La song, while Dhanush's Tamil song Kolaveri Di, became a viral hit with 1.

5 million downloads on the net and was on everyone's lips. Dialogue of the year: ek hi maara? Anna Hazare, following an attack on Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar, said, 'Ek hi maara?'.

Compiled by Abhimanyu Mishra and Ano Patel (less)

The Boss is so touched by the act that he plans to visit the temple soon to pay his respects to the lord and his fans. A source says, "Rajini sir is feeling much better now.

When he heard about these fans, he was overwhelmed by their gesture. He surely plans to go to the temple when he is fit enough to travel.

" The admirers, members of various Rajinikanth fan clubs across Tamil Nadu, apparently held a mass head shaving ceremony. They also underwent a 48-day fast before they went to the temple.

This is not the first time Rajini mania has unleashed itself in full force. Before the release of Endhiran ( Robot ), the same number of women visited the same temple carrying vessels of milk as offering for the success of the film.

Interestingly, all their prayers seem to have been answered, as the team of Rana has finally zeroed in on a date to resume shooting with Rajini. Adds director K S Ravikumar, "I met Rajini Sir and our shooting will begin by October.

" The film will go on floors on October 3 at Ramoji Studios in Hyderabad, where two different sets of a palace and a ship are already being constructed. Adds the source, "It is a period film and there are a lot of logistics.

This might end up being Rajnikanth's most expensive film. Also, A R Rahman has finished composing four songs for the film and most probably they will resume shooting the song sequences first.

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Marketing of a film is way more hectic then making the film," the 29-year-old actor posted on Twitter. The action-thriller is a remake of the Hollywood film "The Italian Job" and it also stars Abhishek Bachchan , Sonam Kapoor , Bobby Deol and Bipasha Basu .

Nitin has also revealed the name of his character in the film. "PLAYERS! My characters name is SPIDER," he posted.

Directed by Abbas-Mustan, "Players" will releases Jan 6 next year (less)

Aishwarya was briefly spotted and clicked when the Bachchans hosted media mogul Oprah Winfrey at their home during her first India visit. Later, she drove with Oprah, father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan and husband Abhishek to a party hosted by Parameshwar Godrej to welcome Oprah.

Do check back for pictures from the reception. Tweet (less)

"Have put the wife and daughter to bed. Now sitting alone and re living the whole day again, UNBELIEVABLE," the actor tweeted.

"So overwhelmed with all that has taken place today. Thank you thank you ALL for your kindness,love and prayers.

It means the world to us," he further tweeted. Next, in the footsteps of father Amitabh, Abhishek took to thanking the media for showing restraint in their coverage.

"And a very special mention to ALL of the media for being so thoughtful, kind and respectful. Truly appreciate it.

Thank you," Abhishek tweeted. The Bachchan baby had generated huge interest even before its birth and Twitter and other social sites were flooded with posts about '#Baby B'.

"Have to get some rest now. Haven't slept in over 40 hrs.

Sleep well and good night," Abhishek tweeted before signing off. Tweet (less)

So sweet! She asked me to make a cameo appearance in the film with her father. I immediately flew down to Chennai.

When it comes to anything to do with Rajinikanth, one doesn't ask questions. One just does the needful," said Jackie.

"It's an interesting cameo which Soundarya insisted only I could play. I believe the film is in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.

But even if it was in Swahili, I'd run and do it for Rajinikanth," added the actor who turned 52 Wednesday. He had to rush to Chennai for the shoot and said: "My birthday is generally a very quiet affair.

As always my rakhi-sister Anna Singh came home. Then we went to Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza's sangeet.

That's where I brought in my birthday. I flew into Chennai for Rajiniji's film early next morning.

I can't think of a better way to spend my birthday." Getting a little philosophical, Jackie said: "Honestly a birthday is no big deal.

I am just beginning to understand life. My first 40 years went into growing up.

Now I am finally getting to know what this whole business of living is all about." Jackie and Rajini go back a long way.

"He was one of the few people at my wedding with Ayesha when we got married in 1989. Rajiniji and I were shooting for Subhash Ghai's "Uttar Dakshin", in which he played my younger stepbrother.

It was so much fun. I was the North Indian, he was my South Indian brother.

"During the lunch break Ayesha and I decided to get married. Just the two of us and those close to us.

There was Rajiniji, Subhash Ghai, Dimple Kapadia , Anupam Kher and a few of my other friends, that's it. So you see, I've very fond memories of Rajnikanth and would never say no to anything to do with him or his family," said the actor (less)

Typically, such a story would be great grist for the channels. In the past anything concerning the Bachchans, whether it was Amitabh's illness, the Aiswarya-Abhishek wedding or Aishwarya Rai's Karva Chauth, all generated a great media scrum.

But now, in a bid to tone down their celebrity coverage channels have decided upon the following guideline while covering the birth of Amitabh Bachchan's grandchild: � No pre-coverage of the event. � Story of the birth of the baby to run only after, and on the basis of, official announcement.

� Story not to run on breaking news band. � No camera or OB vans at hospital or any other location (like the Bachchans' homes Pratiksha or Jalsa) related to the story.

� Channels will only go for photo-op or press conference if invited. � Channels will not carry any MMS or photo of the child.

We can carry if issued by the family � No astrology show to be done on this issue. � No 11.

11.11 astro shows to be done.

� The duration of story to be around a minute/ninety seconds. � Obviously, unauthorized entry into hospital not permitted.

While Amitabh Bachchan in his tweets has expressed ignorance about these rules, it is believed that one of his blog postings of a few days ago forced this rethink in the broadcast media. In his post, dated November 1, Bachchan wrote: The entire day and afternoon has been spent in laughing among ourselves and ROTF (Rolling On the Floor) on the ridiculous time and attention being given in the electronic media on the birthday of Aishwarya.

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all of which is completely and entirely made up," before going on to detail his not-so-complimentary thoughts on the media. Cut to the quick the Broadcast Editors' Association that has over three hundred channels as its members, came up with the above mentioned guidelines.

NK Singh, general secretary of the BEA refused to discuss the media move, only saying: "The main purpose (of the guideline) is to make Indian electronic news media more value-based and purposeful for broader public cause. I cannot respond to your email per se but I can only tell you about the sublime purpose which the BEA is seeking to achieve.

" Another broadcaster who did not wish to be named, said with some asperity, "Is this self regulation or censorship? And why only for this story? Isn't it ironic that a move which seeks to curb publicity will find a mention in all the newspapers tomorrow?" (less)

As a result, Rajni has decided to perform the stunts himself in daughter Soundarya's Kochadaiyyan . Earlier it had been decided to simulate the stunts through a cinematic device known as the performance-capturing technique.

Given his health scare, the doctors had advised Rajni against physical exertion. But the star had put his foot down arguing that no computer would do the acting for him.

Producer Murli Manohar confirms, "Rajniji is fine now and in perfect physical condition. He will be performing a lot of his own stunts now but the performance-capturing technique will also be used.

" No cheating A source adds, "Soundarya is opposed to the idea. But Rajniji doesn't want to cheat his audiences.

He says he feels better than ever before." The star will perform several stunts including those on horsebak.

The source also informs, "Since we can't stop Rajniji, there will be health and action experts to ensure he doesn't get carried away and overdo the stunts." Tweet (less)

"The often coined phrase ' too posh to push' was put to rest in her case ..

she was determined to do it the way she felt was correct!" he posted. Mr Bachchan has earlier commended Aishwarya's strength and courage during the delivery on Twitter and on his blog.

When a Twitter follower asked Mr Bachchan why he shared personal details, he posted: "the media had already written about it and some did not know facts and printed wrong ..

said she had c-section ..

so clarified it." He said the family was spending more time with the newborn .

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"each and every movement sinking deep into our memory cells ..

.to narrate to them when older!" Mr Bachchan also acknowledged all suggestions for names for the infant sent in by fans, saying "some of them really good .

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will run it by the parents ..

!!" Meanwhile his son and new father Abhishek Bachchan yesterday said he can not wait to take his wife and daughter home from the hospital. That should happen anytime now.

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"Many morphed pictures of the 'little one' with her mother in hospital doing the rounds on the net..

. all fake!!" -- Amitabh posted on his Twitter page.

"To be my daughter in her mother's arms. Full points for creativity to the people who made them.

Spent the morning with the girls and showing them some rather entertaining photos morphed by some very talented people of who is supposed..

." Abhishek wrote with sarcasm.

Aishwarya gave birth to her first child Wednesday morning at a private hospital in Mumbai. Abhishek announced the news through the micro-blogging site.

The electronic media gave only limited footage to the news of Ash's delivery, following a reported 10-point directive from the Broadcast Editor's Association (BEA) warning news channels against excessive coverage on TV of her childbirth. Thanking the media, the Bachchan senior tweeted: "And once again a word of kindness to the electronic media for their non interference and dignified distance.

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thank you!! "A word of appreciation too, to the print media for highlighting a few salient points..

. our joy in welcoming the girl child.

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and emphasising the commendable desire of Aishwarya in having a normal delivery without any epidural or pain killers. The often coined phrase 'too posh to push' was put to rest in her case.

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she was determined to do it the way she felt was correct!" he added. The 69-year-old third-time grandfather is already receiving suggestion for the baby's name, though Abhishek has chosen to nickname her 'Beti B'.

"More time spent with the 'little one'..

. each and every movement sinking deep into our memory cells.

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to narrate to them when older! Thank you all for sending in suggestions for names for the baby..

. some of them really good.

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will run it by the parents!" he wrote (less)

Latha Rajinikanth said it was special day after a rough patch. Earlier this year, the superstar was treated in Chennai and Singapore for kidney-related ailments.

Rana, a historical drama featuring Rajinikanth and Deepika Padukone was shelved indefinitely after the health scare. Rajinikanth is bouncing back to normal, she said.

On his birthday, Latha Rajinikanth said she always gives him a collection of gifts, like a child. She thanked fans who held pujas for the superstar's welfare, assuring them that he wants to enjoy this space and then bounce back.

Latha Rajinikanth spoke of her two daughters, Aishwarya and Soundarya, both of whom are doing well. Aishwarya is directing her first film with husband Dhanush and Shruti Haasan in the lead.

The song Why This Kolaveri Di from the film has become a rage in India and many parts of the world. "As a singer I felt Dhanush's Kolaveri would make an impact," she said.

Soundarya Ashwin will make the Thalaivar's next film, Kochadaiyaan , a 3D prequel to Rana. "Happy both Aishwarya and Soundarya are doing well," Latha Rajinikanth said.

"Both children have an aptitude for creativity," she added. Tweet (less)

Latha Rajinikanth said it was special day after a rough patch. Earlier this year, the superstar was treated in Chennai and Singapore for kidney-related ailments.

Rana, a historical drama featuring Rajinikanth and Deepika Padukone was shelved indefinitely after the health scare. Rajinikanth is bouncing back to normal, she said.

On his birthday, Latha Rajinikanth said she always gives him a collection of gifts, like a child. She thanked fans who held pujas for the superstar's welfare, assuring them that he wants to enjoy this space and then bounce back.

Latha Rajinikanth spoke of her two daughters, Aishwarya and Soundarya, both of whom are doing well. Aishwarya is directing her first film with husband Dhanush and Shruti Haasan in the lead.

The song Why This Kolaveri Di from the film has become a rage in India and many parts of the world. "As a singer I felt Dhanush's Kolaveri would make an impact," she said.

Soundarya Ashwin will make the Thalaivar's next film, Kochadaiyaan , a 3D prequel to Rana. "Happy both Aishwarya and Soundarya are doing well," Latha Rajinikanth said.

"Both children have an aptitude for creativity," she added. Tweet (less)

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and emphasizing the commendable desire of Aishwarya in having a normal delivery without any epidural or pain killers. The often coined phrase 'too posh to push' was put to rest in her case.

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she was determined to do it the way she felt was correct! (sic)," Bachchan wrote on twitter. There were reports in the media that Aishwarya had undergone a caesarean.

Big B's tweet comes as a clarification to one of his followers about Ash's delivery. "@ @__alka.

. the media had already written about it and some did not know facts and printed wrong? said she had c-section.

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so clarified it," Bachchan said. Aishwarya and Abhishek became proud parents of a baby girl on Wednesday after the actress delivered at the Seven Hills Hospital in suburban Andheri.

Earlier, in June, Amitabh had broken the news about Aishwarya's pregnancy (less)

So sweet! She asked me to make a cameo appearance in the film with her father. I immediately flew down to Chennai.

When it comes to anything to do with Rajinikanth, one doesn't ask questions. One just does the needful," said Jackie.

"It's an interesting cameo which Soundarya insisted only I could play. I believe the film is in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.

But even if it was in Swahili, I'd run and do it for Rajinikanth," added the actor who turned 52 Wednesday. He had to rush to Chennai for the shoot and said, "My birthday is generally a very quiet affair.

As always my rakhi-sister Anna Singh came home. Then we went to Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza's sangeet.

That's where I brought in my birthday. I flew into Chennai for Rajiniji's film early next morning.

I can't think of a better way to spend my birthday." Getting a little philosophical, Jackie said: "Honestly a birthday is no big deal.

I am just beginning to understand life. My first 40 years went into growing up.

Now I am finally getting to know what this whole business of living is all about." Jackie and Rajini go back a long way.

"He was one of the few people at my wedding with Ayesha when we got married in 1989. Rajiniji and I were shooting for Subhash Ghai's Uttar Dakshin , in which he played my younger stepbrother.

It was so much fun. I was the North Indian, he was my South Indian brother.

During the lunch break Ayesha and I decided to get married. Just the two of us and those close to us.

There was Rajiniji, Subhash Ghai, Dimple Kapadia, Anupam Kher and a few of my other friends, that's it. So you see, I've very fond memories of Rajnikanth and would never say no to anything to do with him or his family," said the actor.

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Bachchan, 69, took to his Twitter account to congratulate the actor on the song which has garnered 14 lakh views on YouTube. "Just heard 'Kolaveri di' after much talk on it .

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it's so original and catchy ..

congrats Dhanush and Aishwarya (Rajni's daughter) ..

love," Bachchan posted. Dhanush, thanked Bachchan, saying: "It's a great honour to get a tweet from Big B, very kind of him.

I dedicate the tweet to all you guys who made kolaveri this big. Love you guys.

God bless," Dhanush posted. Dhanush's wife Aishwarya, who is also the daughter of superstar Rajinikanth, thanked Big B: "Thank u so much @SrBachchan uncle.

.truly means a lot when u say it .

.#Whythiskolaveridi" A promo of this song was leaked on the internet and it instantly became viral on social networking sites for its quirky "Tanglish" lyrics and catchy head-bobbing tune.

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Read on..

. Actor of the year: Baba Ramdev We saw the drama unfold at the Ramlila Maidan when, in a series of events, Baba Ramdev turned to acting.

Blowing loud horns against anti corruption, Baba went on a fast, fell ill and then finally ran in despair dressed in a salwar kurta. Few are born actors, but fewer are born on a national stage.

Supporting actor: Kiran Bedi Riding on the Anna wave, supercop Kiran Bedi showed her lung power when there was no need for it. In a rather pensive moment, she even did a jig.

Foreign Import : Sunny Leone Adult film star Sunny Leone tripped TRPs, both of TV and internet search engines. Direct to home, she was imported from the forbidden fantasyland of porn.

She made internet search engines go on an overdrive. Now she is all set to scorch B-Town.

Best Kept Secret : azaad rao khan aka aamir Khan Jr It was Papa Kehte Hain time again for Aamir Khan. The actor and wife Kiran Rao took the world by surprise when they announced the birth of their son through surrogacy.

Missing man: D K Bose Everytime this invisible man ran, the nation hummed D K Bose who was last visible as a character in a Bollywood flick, might have made someone's life in Bengal a living hell besides offending the moral police for the unparliamentary lyrics. Comeback of the yea r: Bappida Bappi Lahiri basked in the glory of the chartbusting Ooh La La which gave younger artistes a run for their money.

In his words, "My song has created history". We agree! Wardrobe malfunction: DJ Jenny She embraced the national flag.

Just that and nothing else. Answering a call from an NGO DJ Jenny attracted eyes for her 'show' rather than ears.

Disappearing Act : Veena Malik Veena Malik's 'missing' clothes on the cover of a magazine with ISI tattoo on her arms created a lot of controversy. After receiving death threats for the same, Veena disappeared from a film shoot.

Clueless about her whereabouts, her manager had reported her missing. She was found in a Mumbai hotel after two days.

Fashion Accessory : Anna Topi The anti-corruption movement of Anna Hazare not only took the country by storm; but also made way for Anna merchandise - tees, flags, posters, and Anna topi. Gandhiji's quintessential khaadi cap regained fame as Anna topi; popularized even more after it was sported by B-Towners Vidya Balan, Dia Mirza, Celina Jaitley and Shreyas Talpade.

Debutante of the year : Beti B Beti B (Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan's daughter) made headlines from the second she was born. And although there has been no glimpse of the newborn yet, people do know that "she is fair and has light eyes," thanks to the tweets by Grandpa B! Most talked about Newcomer: Siddharth Mallya Son of biz tycoon Vijay Mallya, Siddharth Mallya also features in Times of India's Most Desirable Men list.

The prince of 'Good Times', Mallya Jr's been in the news for everything - his almost liplock with 'good' friend Deepika Padukone, his weight loss secrets and his candid confessions on a chat show. Best Dressed: Poonam Pandey She came from nowhere, promised to strip for Team India if they won the Cricket World Cup.

Her striptease didn't happen, but she had TV show offers and made it to the 'Most Searched People' and 'Fastest Rising People' lists. Most Travelled India n: SRK Hopping from one city to another, to promote RA.

One and Don-2, SRK exuded charisma and flashed his dimples as he went on to woo his fans. New words: Boombat and kolavari di Vidya Balan's skimpy outfits earned her the name 'Boombat' from Naseeruddin Shah in the Ooh La La song, while Dhanush's Tamil song Kolaveri Di, became a viral hit with 1.

5 million downloads on the net and was on everyone's lips. Dialogue of the year: ek hi maara? Anna Hazare, following an attack on Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar, said, 'Ek hi maara?'.

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One " at Subhash Ghai's Whistling Woods studio. The mighty Tamil icon arrived with his younger daughter Soundarya who single-handedly made the historic scene possible.

The rest of Rajinikanth's family was apparently totally against his one-day break from his sabbatical and the process of recuperation. In fact, Rajinikanth's elder daughter Aishwarya categorically told this writer a few days ago that the super icon was not shooting for "Ra.

One"! But Rajini did arrive here Sunday with Soundarya and her team of technicians. In the afternoon, the megastar and his team headed for Ghai's studio and shot the scene amidst an environment of incredible bonhomie.

Shah Rukh then bid goodbye to the semi-ailing Chennai God. King Khan and his "Ra.

One" team later headed straight for the studios to put the scene in place. "Ra.

One" now stands officially complete. Sound designer Resul Pookutty took time off from post-production of "Ra.

One" to describe the "humbling, inspiring, overwhelming experience" of watching the two superstars shoot together. "The shooting went off like a dream.

Watching Rajini Sir and SRK together was indeed a dream come true. The shooting went off so gracefully and with so much finesse.

This is truly a great tribute from one superstar to an icon," said Resul. "The 'Ra.

One' team feels the film is complete now after Rajini Sir's shooting. Both Rajini Sir and Shah Rukh in one frame together are like wildfire! They were so comfortable together.

It was hard to imagine they had never shot together before," Resul added. Resul felt the shooting couldn't have happened without Soundrya's support.

"She came to Mumbai with her team to oversee every detail of the shooting. There is no one like Rajinikanth.

He proved it when he set aside his health concerns and came to Mumbai on Sunday," Resul noted. "The 'Ra.

One' team can't thank him enough," said Resul adding: "If he had not shot for us, 'Ra.One' would've remained incomplete.

" A witness said, "Shah Rukh and Rajini Sir hit it off instantaneously. It was almost like their sequence together was meant to happen.

" "Shah Rukh and Rajni Sir were so comfortable with one another. Shah Rukh made the senior superstar so comfortable.

There was no doubt that Shah Rukh is Rajinikanth's fan and he didn't hide it on Sunday afternoon as he faced the icon for the camera," the witness said. Apparently the only other time when King Khan felt so humbled while shooting with a co-star was when he shot with Amitabh Bachchan for the first time, and with that other doyen of Tamil cinema - Kamal Haasan - in "Hey Ram" (less)

One". To this end the Badshah of Bollywood, travelled all the way to Chennai with his team for the audio launch in Tamil.

SRK had Superstar Rajinikanth unveil the first look of the character 'Ra.One', played by Arjun Rampal, which has been kept under wraps all along.

"So much been happening, working round the clock, today Rajni sir unveiled the first look of "Ra 1" the character super excited. in chennai.

(sic)," posted Arjun Rampal on a micro blogging site. Meanwhile, SRK who managed to rope in Rajinikanth do a cameo in this ambitious flick also had director Mani Rathnam at the launch.

The actor-director duo had earlier worked together in "Dil Se". The star was overwhelmed by the response the promos of the film are garnering.

"In Chennai..

.overwhelmed by the lov shown by mani rathnam, santosh sevan.

Soundarya & Rajini sir. Launch of Ra.

one in tamil, grateful to all (sic)," posted SRK on a micro blogging site (less)