"I have finished all the portions of shoot with Tabu in Mangalore for David . Tabu is awesome to work with.

She is an absolute pleasure," Nambiar, of Shaitan fame, told IANS. It was quite easy for the filmmaker to get Tabu on board for the film.

"I got an appointment with Tabu. She read the script and she responded well.

Everything went smoothly as she was convinced with the script. Tabu is playing a prominent role in the film," he said.

Nambiar is filming David in Hindi and Tamil simultaneously, and it will be dubbed in Telugu later. The film also features Neil Nitin Mukesh , Vinay Virmani , Monica Dogra , Isha Sharvani and southern star Vikram.

"Vikram is one of the best actors in our country. I was keen to work with him and the role was perfect for him," said the 33-year-old filmmaker.

The director is not keen on revealing the storyline of his film, but says three of his characters will play David in the film. "I can't reveal the storyline of the film.

All I can say is Vikram, Neil and Vinay are playing David in the film," he said. The first schedule has been shot in Mangalore, and the second schedule will be shot in Mumbai.

"We will start the second schedule by June and the film is expected to release by the end of this year," he said (less)

Of film and nature, of quality and appreciation and, of course, her own considerations on the kind of films she wanted to be associated with," Amitabh posted on his blog bigb.bigadda.

com Wednesday night. "A joy always to be with her," he added.

R. Balakrishnan's "Cheeni Kum", released in 2007, narrated a love story between an egoistic 64-year-old chef (Big B), who falls for a much younger girl (Tabu).

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The group has been partying at the beach and swimming pool. While actresses like Tabu and Nargis Fakhri feature in the guest list, a noteworthy absentee is 'good friend' Anushka Sharma.

Apparently the actress is shooting in Mumbai and couldn't make it. Shasha is known to be very fond of the actress and was heard lamenting her absence.

Anushka could have certainly flown down for this one! (less)

While last year, the actor had invited all his Bollywood friends minus ex-girl Priyanka to bring in his birthday at a suburban Mumbai nightspot, this year, he plans to go a little farther. Mumbai Mirror has learnt that Shahid is all set to throw a big bash in Morjim beach, Goa.

Interestingly, while most of his friends flew down for the big party last night, Nargis Fakhri accompanied Shahid in his flight to Goa on Wednesday morning. A source close to the actor told Mumbai Mirror, "Shahid had planned his birthday in a big way.

He flew down to Goa two days before the party to arrange things. The party will be held at his friend's bungalow in Morjim beach.

" Among the many invited for the party, Tabu, Ahmed Khan, Genelia D'Souza, Rani Mukerji, Siddharth Anand and Kunal Kohli were expected at the venue on Wednesday night. However, like last year, Priyanka Chopra remains off the guest list this year as well.

Though the ex-lovers while working on Kunal Kohli's film Teri Meri Kahaani had maintained a cordial relationship, personally, the equation has apparently not changed (less)

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and was accompanied home by his wife Jaya Bachchan. "He is doing absolutely fine and finally he is going back home," a source from the hospital said.

First pics: Amitabh Bachchan leaves hospital The 69-year-old actor too was eagerly awaiting his "moment of freedom". "Freedom !!! free from central line, free from all kites, free to sleep without precaution.

..

.Now await to be free from hospital !! (sic)," Bachchan wrote on twitter.

On Tuesday, Big B had tweeted: "Looks like a few more days..

. before they set me free.

..

but recovery at home will be another few months. Getting independent gradually.

..

a careful shower avoiding the cuts and needles and 'kites'..

. pretty dexterous exercise," he wrote.

Earlier this week, hospital sources said that as his health is improving he might get discharged in a day or two, something which has now been ruled out. Mr Bachchan said in his recent blog post that the doctors seem to be satisfied with his recent improvement in health.

"The meetings of the morning with the team of doctors..

the most trying for the patient. As you await results of their assessment, you wonder what new discovery they may have found that would immerse you in further treatment.

But happy to note that they seemed satisfied with the progress and after a few closed door discussions, came back with a few points that would bring relief to any sufferer." "A welcome day! many aspects improving, many reports positive, smiling satisfied faces all around.

..

your prayers work so well..

. Hunger pangs swell for the first time.

..

docs say its good sign..

. hope so," Bachchan had tweeted.

"The 'kites' gradually and slowly disappear..

. 'kites'? Yes, the various drips and tubes stuck into the body.

..

I used to tell this to Abhishek and Shweta when they showed dismay and fear in 1982 hospital visits..

. 'kites'!!," he added further.

The actor even watched the India-Australia match on Sunday (February 19, 2012). "Saw some Tv.

..

the India-Australia match! Sad we lost, but some bizarre moments by the umpires..

.! pressed wrong button?," Mr Bachchan had said.

On Saturday (February 18, 2012) Big B showed signs of improvement and the doctors at Seven Hills Hospital decided against another surgery on him. "He was supposed to undergo second surgery as he had developed pain post the first surgery.

However, there is no hassle as such..

.he is not critical but under observation," sources from the hospital had said.

Doctors treating the superstar went into a huddle when he suffered fresh pain in the abdomen. The superstar went through two abdominal surgeries on Saturday (February 11, 2012).

He was taken to the Operation Theatre where doctors inserted a "central line" through an incision on the neck. "The night started off with great apprehensions, what with the temperature of the fever going up - always a dangerous signal.

But the mercury fell during the night, or in todays terminology the digital reading in these modern contraptions, showed improvement and by the morning there was a freshness and hope of repair. Soon after wards though, the additional pain that has developed in the abdomen, apart from the surgical, kept doctors busy and going into a huddle.

When ever they do that I always surmise there is something more than normal in the patient. Heavy dosages of even more antibiotics were pumped in, and to facilitate this operation they had to wheel me in to the OT again to put a 'central line', through an incision on the neck, "he posted on his blog.

Amitabh Bachchan is a voracious social networker. He keeps his fans up-to-date on his health through his tweets and blog posts.

The Big B recent visitors included actress Tabu. "The wonderful Tabu visited today and spent sizable time, talking of many connected and unconnected issues.

Of film and nature, of quality and appreciation and of course her own considerations on the kind of films she wanted to be associated with. A joy always to be with her," he posted on his blog.

Earlier, Anupam Kher and wife Kirron, Sanjay Dutt and wife Maanyata and other industry colleagues have visited the hospital too. In the early hours of Wednesday (February 15, 2012), Amitabh Bachchan daughter-in-law Aishwarya brought her three-month old daughter to the hospital too.

Undoubtedly, she would have been the grandfather's most special visitor yet. (With inputs from PTI) Tweet (less)

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and was accompanied home by his wife Jaya Bachchan. "He is doing absolutely fine and finally he is going back home," a source from the hospital said.

First pics: Amitabh Bachchan leaves hospital The 69-year-old actor too was eagerly awaiting his "moment of freedom". "Freedom !!! free from central line, free from all kites, free to sleep without precaution.

..

.Now await to be free from hospital !! (sic)," Bachchan wrote on twitter.

On Tuesday, Big B had tweeted: "Looks like a few more days..

. before they set me free.

..

but recovery at home will be another few months. Getting independent gradually.

..

a careful shower avoiding the cuts and needles and 'kites'..

. pretty dexterous exercise," he wrote.

Earlier this week, hospital sources said that as his health is improving he might get discharged in a day or two, something which has now been ruled out. Mr Bachchan said in his recent blog post that the doctors seem to be satisfied with his recent improvement in health.

"The meetings of the morning with the team of doctors..

the most trying for the patient. As you await results of their assessment, you wonder what new discovery they may have found that would immerse you in further treatment.

But happy to note that they seemed satisfied with the progress and after a few closed door discussions, came back with a few points that would bring relief to any sufferer." "A welcome day! many aspects improving, many reports positive, smiling satisfied faces all around.

..

your prayers work so well..

. Hunger pangs swell for the first time.

..

docs say its good sign..

. hope so," Bachchan had tweeted.

"The 'kites' gradually and slowly disappear..

. 'kites'? Yes, the various drips and tubes stuck into the body.

..

I used to tell this to Abhishek and Shweta when they showed dismay and fear in 1982 hospital visits..

. 'kites'!!," he added further.

The actor even watched the India-Australia match on Sunday (February 19, 2012). "Saw some Tv.

..

the India-Australia match! Sad we lost, but some bizarre moments by the umpires..

.! pressed wrong button?," Mr Bachchan had said.

On Saturday (February 18, 2012) Big B showed signs of improvement and the doctors at Seven Hills Hospital decided against another surgery on him. "He was supposed to undergo second surgery as he had developed pain post the first surgery.

However, there is no hassle as such..

.he is not critical but under observation," sources from the hospital had said.

Doctors treating the superstar went into a huddle when he suffered fresh pain in the abdomen. The superstar went through two abdominal surgeries on Saturday (February 11, 2012).

He was taken to the Operation Theatre where doctors inserted a "central line" through an incision on the neck. "The night started off with great apprehensions, what with the temperature of the fever going up - always a dangerous signal.

But the mercury fell during the night, or in todays terminology the digital reading in these modern contraptions, showed improvement and by the morning there was a freshness and hope of repair. Soon after wards though, the additional pain that has developed in the abdomen, apart from the surgical, kept doctors busy and going into a huddle.

When ever they do that I always surmise there is something more than normal in the patient. Heavy dosages of even more antibiotics were pumped in, and to facilitate this operation they had to wheel me in to the OT again to put a 'central line', through an incision on the neck, "he posted on his blog.

Amitabh Bachchan is a voracious social networker. He keeps his fans up-to-date on his health through his tweets and blog posts.

The Big B recent visitors included actress Tabu. "The wonderful Tabu visited today and spent sizable time, talking of many connected and unconnected issues.

Of film and nature, of quality and appreciation and of course her own considerations on the kind of films she wanted to be associated with. A joy always to be with her," he posted on his blog.

Earlier, Anupam Kher and wife Kirron, Sanjay Dutt and wife Maanyata and other industry colleagues have visited the hospital too. In the early hours of Wednesday (February 15, 2012), Amitabh Bachchan daughter-in-law Aishwarya brought her three-month old daughter to the hospital too.

Undoubtedly, she would have been the grandfather's most special visitor yet. (With inputs from PTI) Tweet (less)

A source said, ?Kaushik never imagined even in his wildest dreams that Tabu would opt out of the film after he had started shooting. He got a big shock when Tabu informed him about her decision.

Tabu left the film since she felt that she would look older to Sonu Sood, who plays her husband. The parting was amicable.

There is no animosity.? Neha Dhupia has stepped into Tabu’s shoes.

The source revealed, ?Kaushik feels that Neha looks very fresh and pretty for the role. Neha has already started shooting for the film.

? Maximum will see Sonu Sood donning the cap of a cop one more time after Bbuddah Hoga Tera Baap. Besides Neha and Sonu, Maximum also sees Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapoor and Arya Babbar in pivotal roles.

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