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*** DATE WITH CLINTON:  SHABANA
AZMI’s all set to meet former US president, Bill Clinton
in the US. TIE, a Silicon Valley-based charitable institution
is organising a fund-raiser for the quake hit in Gujarat.
And Shabana’s been invited as chief guest, in honour
of her credentials as celebrity, MP and activist. Among other
distinguished guests is Clinton.
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BR CHOPRA TO RETURN: For admirers of BR CHOPRA, here’s
some good news: the veteran showman is capping a fairly long
sabbatical from filmmaking with an emphatic return. The details
of the new project are bing worked out.
*** A YEAR WITH NO HOLI: Taking a leaf out
of the prime minister’s book, the film industry, has,
almost collectively, decided not to celebrate Holi this year,
as a mark of solidarity  with
the earthquake hit in Guijarat.
*** NANA TO DIRECT: Producer Dilip Dhanwani has confirmed
the news that he has signed Nana Patekar to direct his next
film, slated to go on the floors in August.
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SHETTY IN MALAYALAM FILM: Priyadarshan has signed Sunil
Shetty to pkay a crucial role in a Malayalam film, a Mohan
Lal starrer. The film, reportedly, is almost complete, but
for Shetty’s portions.
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DHIRUBHAI SHAH’S VCD: DHIRUBHAI SHAH has brought
out a VCD on behalf of the Vagad Medical Relief Trust, capturing
glimpses of the vast devastation caused by the earthquake
in Gujarat. The 30-minute VCD costs Rs 100 and is intended
to generate funds for the relief of those affected by the
quake.
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