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Mallika Sherawat, who recently shot for the NOH8 campaign demanding equality for homosexuals, has come out strongly in support of the gay community. "There should be NO DISCRIMINATION," tweeted the actress who has returned to Los Angeles after shooting for Bollywood film "Kismat, Love, Paisa, Dilli".

Indian television's once unbeatable queen Ekta Kapoor ventured into film production and tasted success in this experiment as well. Ekta who has been known to produce some of the quality films under a restricted budget was hit by a storm recently when she learnt that her upcoming film `Rock the Shaadi' has gone over board.

Designer Neeta Lulla, who was jointly named best costume designer with Niharika Khan at the 59th National Awards announced here Wednesday, says it was very special for her as it was for the Marathi film "Bal Gandharva".

Ameesha Patel has been known to be a good friend and has often been too generous towards her buddies. And when it comes to make their occasion special, Ameesha makes sure that she gets the best things for her pals. This was recently experienced by her business partner cum Kuunal Goomer and his wife Shammli.

Bollywood choreographers Bosco-Ceaser Wednesday won a National Award for directing popular song "Senorita" in the film "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara". The 59th National Film Awards were announced here.

Rohini Hattangady, the only Indian actress to have won the prestigious BAFTA award, says the new breed of directors are adept with the global appeal of the country's local social issues and the freshness and creativtity in their scripts impressed the National Awards jury.

Nitesh Tiwari and Vikas Bahl directed "Chillar Party" was named the best children's film at the 59th National Awards announced here Wednesday. The nine child artists in the film also shared the best child artist award along with Partho Gupte, who played the lead role in "Stanley ka Dabba".

South superstar Rana Daggubatti who kick-started his acting career through Telugu film 'Leader' says he has no plans of quitting South film industry for Bollywood. Rohan Sippy's 'Dum Maaro Dum' marked Rana's Bollywood debut and the film helped him won critical acclamations.

The mystery around the girl in the poster of Vikram Bhatt's production "Hate Story" has been solved. She is Bengali actress Paoli Dam, who created a stir with a nude scene in a movie last year. She stirred up a buzz with the poster of "Hate Story", showing a tattooed bare back and a gun placed strategically to titillate the viewers.

Bollywood veteran Joy Mukherjee, who has been admitted to the Lilavati Hospital here, has shown no signs of improvement and the next 72 hours till Friday will be crucial, his wife said. "He is stable at the moment because of the ventilator. But he is not conscious as of now.

Actress Vidya Balan, who was declared the best actress for playing a sex symbol in "The Dirty Picture" at the 59th National Awards Wednesday, said she is still trying to believe that she has won the prestigious trophy. "I want to believe it..long cherished dream has come true....

Girish Kulkarni was named the best actor for his performance in the Marathi film "Deeol" at the 59th National Awards announced here Wednesday. Directed by Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni, "Deeol" focuses on the dilemma of educated youth in villages.

Amitabh Bachchan is spending his free time resting and watching films. After "Artist", he saw Brad Pitt starrer "Moneyball" and the megastar can't stop heaping praise on the film. "Watched 'Moneyball' too with Brad Pitt and a host of excellent performers... you never get the feel that they are acting," Big B wrote on his Twitter page.

Shah Rukh Khan's superhero film "RA.One" was named for best special effects at the the 59th National Awards announced here Wednesday. Harry Hingorani and Keitan Yadav won the award for their work in "RA.One".

Director Onir's "I AM" was declared the best Hindi film at the 59th National Awards announced here Wednesday, while Amitabh Bhattacharya won the best lyrics award for the song "Agar Zindagi" in the film.

Actor Sharad Kelkar, best remembered for "Saat Phere", has been confirmed as Mohnish Behl's replacement in popular daily soap "Kuch Toh Log Kahenge". He will essay the role of Dr. Ashutosh in the show. Mohnish is said to have left the show due to health reasons.

Actress Viday Balan Wednesday won the best actress National Award for her performance in "The Dirty Picture", it was announced here Wednesday.

Bollywood Stylist Neeta Lulla and Niharika Khan shared the best costume design award for their work in Marathi film "Bal Gandharva" and Hindi movie "The Dirty Picture" at the 59th National Awards announced here Wednesday.

Actress Mahie Gill was approached to do Sneh Tuli's "Dekho..Yeh Hai Mumbai" but opted out due to issues with dates and the role went to Preeti Jhangiani. Mahie had to opt out of the project as she was unable to give bulk dates for the shooting.

Amitabh Bachchan, who is recuperating at home after abdominal surgeries, says he is "repairing well" but will take time to recover. "Many ask how I am doing... I am repairing well and gradually, but it does take time, is all I can say...will persevere to hasten it," the 69-year-old tweeted.