The lead pair is expected to arrive soon. The palace has been booked for 27 days for the shoot, sources said.

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But this daring act of Tusshar Kapoor has made him the butt of several jokes on Twitter. Here are some Funny Tweets- Shrinivas Rao (@imshrinivas): Tusshar Kapoor has finally realized that his face is not selling, now he is trying to find success by showing his ass.

Good Luck ! (sic) aCoolFunnyTweetTypo (@coolfunnytshirt): And its clear from his bare-all-body pic that Tusshar Kapoor has finally come to the terms that his ‘acting’ no more works! Its expose time! Mangal Pardeshi (@MangalPardeshi): Inspired BY Aamir Khan other actors also want to do social service. Tusshar kapoor can do social service by quitting acting.

Pankaj Gokhale (@iPankkaj): Tusshar Kapoor is trending ..

So the Mayan Calender thingy was right ..

End is near (sic) Shri Sree Sreenath (@sree2weets): Tusshar Kapoor is trending in India nw..

What happened?Did he changed his usual expression of (sic) Smriti Singh (@RjSmritii): Do Ekta Kkapoor knows Tusshar Kapoor is trending? No no if she will know thn shayad Tusshar might get a role in Bade Ache Lagte Hai ;P (sic) Posted in (less)

Not only that, many airlines too announced a hike in fares, leaving everyone groaning in frustration. While experts have been suggesting that the 3Fs - food, fertiliser and fuel - must be Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's priorities, we asked Mumbaiites what they expect from the budget on Friday.

Dia Mirza, Actress The budget impacts everyone. What we must remember is that our financial policy affects the way India runs and that will always have a trickle down effect.

As citizens, we must be aware and question allocations being made and ensure a follow up on the accountability for the funds assigned to various sectors. Else it will always remain a whole lot of money being committed and very little to show for it.

Sarah-Jane Dias, Actress I hope it's a budget about accumulation and growth. With the size and capability of our domestic economy, we can do much to impact the economic status of society.

I hope that it focuses on sectors that are crucial, like roads and construction, and that it benefits the common man in every way. Pankaj Advani, Cueist I hope the Finance Minister agrees to the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) recommendation and allocates a larger amount of money to sport in India.

The IOA has not only asked for more fund allocation for the development of Indian Olympic teams, but also for money to be invested in rural and club level sports. Prasad Bidapa, Fashion expert I want income tax to be abolished.

If not, the government should raise the exemption limit to 50 lakh a year. The government will have enough and more money if it does two things: a) bring back all the black money stashed away abroad, and b) empty the coffers of corrupt politicians.

That apart, a cut in fuel prices would be welcome, which in turn will bring down the cost of other essentials. The government needs to find alternative sources of funding for development projects and not drain us with heavy taxes.

Siddharth Shangvi, Writer I expect the government to raise excise duty and increase the number of sectors under the service tax ambit in order to curtail fiscal deficit (hovering at nearly 6 per cent this year). Expect it populist.

But pray for reforms. Prahlad Kakar, Ad man All I want is for everyone's savings not to get eroded.

Right now, the scene is dismal. Most important is that inflation levels have to come down.

The other thing is that government spending is atrocious and totally out of control - there are so many fat cats in bureaucracy sitting there doing nothing, so we should sack half the government and privatise everything! Jitesh Kallat, Artist Frankly, charts and numbers are impossible for me to de-code. I can only hope the budget is pro-people and planned with the less privileged in mind.

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Even his much talked about relationship with Priyanka Chopra went sour. As his birthday comes close, we ask astro numerologist Bhavikk Sangghvi on what the future holds for the talented Shahid Kapoor? "Shahid was born on 25th February 1981 which makes him a Number 7 (Ketu) person in numerology.

He is a Piscean (ruler Jupiter - Number 3) and his destiny number adds up to Number 1 (Sun). Since he is ruled by Number 7, he is automatically ruled by Number 2 (Moon) as these two numbers always go hand in hand" explains Bhavikk.

"Being a Number 7, Shahid is very creative but also very moody. He can be soft spoken and family loving but at the same time very temperamental and aggressive.

He will acquire what he wants from life no matter what and will get it on his terms. Even money would keep flowing in and he shall have no major monetary problems as such ever in life.

He should learn to keep his secrets of life to himself as he easily gets targeted by negative forces around him which may hamper his progress personally as well as professionally", he explains further. "This year when Shahid will be primarily running in his 32nd year will also prove to be just plain average for him.

His work in his next release Kunal Kohli's 'Teri Meri Kahaani' (tentatively titled) with ex-girlfriend Priyanka Chopra will be much appreciated, but the film may not do well as expected", predicts Bhavikk. "Even on the personal front, things might not be that good for Shahid.

He will actually have to wait for some more time (read 2014) to find his 'true love' and only then he can think of settling down". "Wearing a Cat's Eye set in silver on his smallest finger on a Thursday night will help him deal with the tremendous amount of negative energy which he is surrounded with", signs off Bhavikk on a serious note (less)

A case under section 325 of the IPC has been registered against Saif. The actor may face seven years imprisonment if arrested and convicted for physical assault.

The incident took place last night at Wasabi restaurant, Taj Hotel when he, along with Kareena, Malaika Arora Khan, Amrita Arora Ladak and a few friends, were having dinner. Iqbal M Sharma, a temporary resident of Juhu, was sitting with his family at an adjoining table.

According to reports, Iqbal complained about the clamour that Saif and his friends made. This ticked off Saif and a scuffle broke between the two.

Saif, reportedly, told Iqbal to go to a library to find quiet. Some reports suggested that the fight actually broke between Amrita Arora Ladak's husband Shakeel Ladak and Iqbal.

But it was only when Saif intervened that he got into a brawl with Iqbal. Post the scuffle, Iqbal lodged a complaint that Saif and two of his associates assaulted him with fist blows, causing fracture to his nose.

A case has been registered against the actor with the Colaba police station. According to Times Now, Iqbal M Sharma is the deputy director of department of trade & investment, South Africa.

He is a South African national of Indian origin. Iqbal told Times Now that Saif and his friends abused him and his father-in-law verbally and assaulted them physically.

Hawaldar Welkar of the Colaba Police station in Mumbai confirmed the news and told us, "Yes, a case was registered against Saif Ali Khan by Iqbal Sharma , last night for some fight that took place between them in Hotel Taj last night. Rest of the details are with my boss ACP Iqbal Sheikh.

" When contacted ACP Iqbal Sheikh said, "We are conducting an inquiry into the matter and we will be questioning every one involved in this case. If required we will be arresting who ever is at fault.

" Meanwhile the people at Wasabi refused to comment on the incident. Pankaj Singh, the floor manager at the Wasabi said, "I wasn't here last night so I don't know about anything that happened at the restaurant nor have I heard anything from anyone here.

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According to reports, he was questioned, charged with assault and then granted bail. Earlier, the actor got into a scuffle in a five star hotel restaurant last night and apparently punched a man in his face and broke his nose.

A case under section 325 of the IPC had been registered against Saif. The incident took place last night at Wasabi restaurant, Taj Hotel when he, along with Kareena, Malaika Arora Khan, Amrita Arora Ladak and a few friends, were having dinner.

Iqbal M Sharma, a temporary resident of Juhu, was sitting with his family at an adjoining table. According to reports, Iqbal complained about the clamour that Saif and his friends made.

This ticked off Saif and a scuffle broke between the two. Saif, reportedly, told Iqbal to go to a library to find quiet.

Some reports suggested that the fight actually broke between Amrita Arora Ladak's husband Shakeel Ladak and Iqbal. But it was only when Saif intervened that he got into a brawl with Iqbal.

Post the scuffle, Iqbal lodged a complaint that Saif and two of his associates assaulted him with fist blows, causing fracture to his nose. A case has been registered against the actor with the Colaba police station.

According to Times Now, Iqbal M Sharma is the deputy director of department of trade & investment, South Africa. He is a South African national of Indian origin.

Iqbal told Times Now that Saif and his friends abused him and his father-in-law verbally and assaulted them physically. Hawaldar Welkar of the Colaba Police station in Mumbai confirmed the news and told us, "Yes, a case was registered against Saif Ali Khan by Iqbal Sharma , last night for some fight that took place between them in Hotel Taj last night.

Rest of the details are with my boss ACP Iqbal Sheikh." When contacted ACP Iqbal Sheikh said, "We are conducting an inquiry into the matter and we will be questioning every one involved in this case.

If required we will be arresting who ever is at fault." Meanwhile the people at Wasabi refused to comment on the incident.

Pankaj Singh , the floor manager at the Wasabi said, "I wasn't here last night so I don't know about anything that happened at the restaurant nor have I heard anything from anyone here." (less)

Shah Rukh Khan's sci-fi film RA.One walked away with two trophies for Worst Film and Worst Director for Anubhav Sinha.

The award for the Most Atrocious Lyrics went to Amitabh Bhattacharyya for Pyar do pyar lo ( Thank You ), Jigar ka tukda ( Ladies vs Ricky Bahl ), and Mutton song ( Luv Ka The End ). Teri meri from Bodyguard was named Most Irritating Song.

Prateik was given the for Worst Supporting Actor award for Dum Maaro Dum and Aarakshan . A special Platinum Kela award was however given to filmmaker Kanti Shah for excellence in cinema.

"I'm feeling good at being invited at the event. It's special because its been organised by true fans of my style of movie-making.

I have been to other award shows as well, but this definitely is special being solely driven by fans of my movies," said Shah, on receiving the award. Actor Pankaj Kapoor's maiden directorial venture Mausam got the Bawra Ho Gaya Ke Award, while Chirag Paswan won the Worst Debutante for Miley Na Miley Hum , and Esha Deol won the award for the Worst Attempt at a Comeback for Tell Me O Kkhuda .

The Lajja Award for worst treatment of a serious issue went to Aarakshan and Pritam was awarded the Bas Kijiye Bohut Ho Gaya Award. However, there was a special category of 'Anti-Kela' awards for the films that were the saving graces of 2011.

The recipients were Yeh Saali Zindagi , Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster , Shaitan and Shor in the City "I think Sudhir should be the one accepting this. I'm quite honored and amused to accept this award.

It is good to see this movie getting some recognition. And you guys obviously have a great choice," said an ecstatic Arunoday Singh, on receiving the award for Yeh Saali Zindagi .

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The serial has gone through a time leap, and while many old actors are no longer part of it, Pankaj continues to be in the show. What���s interesting about this versatile actor is that he speaks his mind.

He does not mince words while commenting on the overall TV industry, its functioning and how creativity has taken a backseat in this rat race. ���First of all, there is a famine of writers in our industry.

Secondly, there is no writer or visualiser, in cinema or television, who can write stories that go on for so long. Television is basically a writer���s medium, so these so-called writers stick to characters and weave around them yarns inspired from Hindi cinema.

It is a very simple trick of keeping the audiences hooked by making highly melodramatic half hour episodes, laced by ham performances and backed by garish costumes and sets. Not to forget the background music with its famous bangs! Sadly today, regressive stories have taken over.

They remind you of the saas-bahu hassles of 1950 and onward films, characters played by Lalita Pawar as the strict sadistic saas and the ever-suffering bahu played by our melodramatic lead heroines! Channels have an excuse saying this is what Indian audiences like. Anyway, talking about why I am still in Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, well, I am very fortunate that the writer feels that my character should stay and so does the channel.

I could also go on to say that maybe the audiences like my face or something about me that they want to tolerate me more than the others. And yes, I am not being humble, because I can���t see any other reason!��� The Buniyaad, Malgudi Days and Mahabharat days were the best when every scene in an episode was given utmost importance, he says.

���That was a time when great writers, directors and makers were involved in television. Some superb shows were produced then.

Today our industry is plagued with have-beens and have-nots. This phenomena happened when the so-called B and C class of films stopped, at that time the TV industry was raided by mediocres who were ready to work for peanuts, the channels got attracted to them and then came the era of rubbish, which is still prevailing with creative people and knowledgeable artistes taking a back seat.

This scenario is sad and also scary. One really does not know how long this will go on.

With nincompoops as writers and marketing pimps as producers and with directors who have no formal training in cinema, television surely is rotting. No stories, no entertainment, no dream-selling, no feel good factor and no writers is the main reason why they take bizarre turns and leaps.

I wish that in our country, which boasts of a culture dating thousand years, we produce stories that can be classics.��� That���s Pankaj Dheer for you, vocal and straight-forward.

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How do we know? Well the story goes like this? At the break of dawn, with the rising sun, arose our very own Akshay Kumar to attend the opening of his close friend Pankaj Dheer's acting academy. Pankaj (popularly known as 'Karna' from the hit series Mahabharat) has recently started his acting academy called 'Abhinnay' and wanted his good friend Akshay to mark the opening for his new venture.

Akshay, who has shared a wonderful working relationship with Pankaj in movies like 'Ike pe Ika' and 'Mr. Bond', was thrilled at the offer! The only hitch?Akshay was shooting on the same day since morning.

Akshay wanted to keep his promise which he made to his friend and attended the opening at 7 am! Well Mr. Kumar has surely taught us a valuable lesson.

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Gufi Paintal and son Hiten were also there. A short and snappy early morning affair.

Cool dude : Akshay Kumar 1 of 5 Facebook MySpace Delicious Stumble Show of strength Mumbai police display their skills and agility at the cultural programme of the Passing Parade held at the Marol police camp in Andheri. The future of cricket Some summer camps may be all fun and games, but certainly not cricket camps such as the one held by the KIOC.

DNA's Selvaprakash L and Angshuman Deb Barma find youngsters sweating it out here in search of a bright cricketing future (less)