Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor has amassed six million followers on Twitter.
The actor took to the micro-blogging website to share the news along with a “Thank you” for all his followers.
“Here’s a #shanaticshoutout for all the love and support 6 mill and just getting started. Thank you all,” the 34-year-old tweeted on Tuesday.
The “R… Rajkumar” actor keeps his fans and followers updated by frequently sharing news and photographs of himself on social media.
On the big screen, the actor was last seen in 2014 in the film “Haider”, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and will next be seen in “Udta Punjab”, helmed by Abhishek Chaubey.
The film tells the story of substance abuse in the Indian state of Punjab. It also features Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt and Diljit Dosanjh.
Meanwhile, there are also rumours that he will tie the knot this year.
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Alia Bhatt praises Kangana Ranaut
After Priyanka Chopra, Bollywood’s young powerhouse of talent Alia Bhatt has praised ‘queen’ Kangana Ranaut after watching her latest movie “Tanu Weds Manu: Returns”. She has also given the thumbs up for content-driven films led by women.
The 22-year-old even called Kangana an “inspiration”.
“Such an inspiration, and the rare ability to just purely ENTERTAIN !!! Ufff loved Kangna in TWMR.. Wohoooo to girl power;) superbbbb,” the “Highway” actress tweeted.
Alia will next be seen in “Udta Punjab” directed by Abhishek Chaubey. The film also features Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shahid Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh.
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Big B credits audience for ‘Piku’ success
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is still basking in all the appreciation coming his way for “Piku”, but he says that, more than actors, the audience needs “a big round of applause” for accepting the film with open arms.
“Some features of the film seemed to have connected with the audiences all over. Some found their own parents or grandparents in them. Some identified with the daughter. Some others dug deeper into the moral and socio-moral innuendoes, but all in all they found it worthy of taking friends and family with them.
“A big round of applause goes out to the audiences the world over for such patronage. Without them this success or critical analysis would not have taken place,” Big B posted on srbachchan.tumblr.com.
Shoojit Sircar’s directorial set the box office registers ringing with its simple yet effective story.
“Piku” paints a father-daughter relationship via a journey from Delhi to Kolkata in a car through the scenic and holy city of Varanasi. There is humour, drama and love interwoven in an endearing and relatable tale.
Amitabh plays the role of Deepika Padukone’s father in the film. Since the release, the film has collected over Rs.100 crore worldwide.
“So…’PIKU’ hits 100 cr and counting! This is quite remarkable. Remarkable for a film of such condition. From the day it started its campaign and its limited publicity, the effect of its durability and standing became widespread and known,” he shared.
The 72-year-old lauds the makers for framing the father-daughter relationship on the silver screen.
“I feel happy for the makers and all those involved in the effort, but most of all I feel happy for the content and its acceptability. On release some eminent trade personnel had written the film off and called it a failure and a losing proposition.
“‘PIKU’ proved them wrong, as have so many other films that had adverse comment. But truly the success of the film has given us an insight into the minds of a most discerning audience,” he posted.
Meanwhile, the actor has turned all his focus on his other upcoming projects like “Wazir”.