Mumbai, Feb 11 : Film star Amitabh Bachchan successfully underwent abdominal surgery on Saturday for stomach aliment at Mumbai’s Seven Hills Hospital.

Speaking to reporters after the surgery, Amitabh’s son Abhishek Bachchan thanked the media and the fans for their wishes and prayers.

Mumbai, Feb 11 - So what if Salman Khan couldn't make it to Goa for the wedding of his friend David Dhawan's son? He made sure his family members represented him well while he was busy shooting for Kabir Khan's "Ek Tha Tiger" in far-off Cuba.

Salman has done successful films like "Judwaa" and "Biwi No. 1" with Dhawan, whose son Rohit got married in Goa Friday.

Mumbai, Feb 11 - Goldie Behl, who is gearing up for the release of his next production "London, Paris, New York", says filmmakers are under no pressure nowadays to please every section of the audience, and this allows them to venture into genre-based content.

Mumbai, Feb 11 - Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, scheduled to undergo abdominal surgery here Saturday, was happy and cheerful before being wheeled into the operation theatre in the morning, doctors attending on him said.

Mumbai, Feb 11 - Filmmaker J. P. Dutta is bereaved after his father O. P. Dutta's death following prolonged illness. The "Border" director says he will miss the man, who wrote the screenplay and dialogues of all his films, right up to the last "Umrao Jaan" in 2006.

"I've lost my voice. My soul. Who will write the words that come into my mind when I make a film? Who will fill the void in my heart," J. P. Dutta said, choked with emotions.

Mumbai, Feb 11 - Actor John Abraham, a supporter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), has clarified that all animals shown in his upcoming film "Housefull 2" are fake, and a declaration in this regard will be issued too.

The trailer of "Housefull 2" is there for all to see, and just like the first franchise, this movie too has made use of some animals in certain scenes.

Mumbai, Feb 10 - Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has come out in support of director Subhash Ghai, who has been asked to return a plot allotted to his Whistling Woods International film institute.

Mumbai, Feb 10 - They get along well enough to be called friends after their bonding in Macau for the Zee Cine Awards -- and now Ranbir Kapoor has made a special request to Shahid Kapoor to join him on a world tour in August.

Shahid is trying his utmost to adjust his dates to accompany Ranbir.

Mumbai, Feb 10 - Bollywood actress Esha Deol is set to exchange rings with her long-time boyfriend Mumbai-based businessman Bharat Takhtani Sunday, two days before Valentine's Day.

"Yes, it is going to be a traditional ceremony at their Juhu residence Sunday. It will be a family affair," Esha's manager confirmed to IANS.

The time of engagement is yet to be revealed, but the family is said to be excited.

Mumbai, Feb 10 - Abhishek Bachchan, son of megastar Amitabh Bachchan, has informed that his father's upcoming abdominal surgery Saturday is a legacy of his
1982 accident on the sets of "Coolie" movie.

Mumbai, Feb 10 - Abhishek Bachchan, whose last flick "Players" failed to set the box-office afire, has teamed up with Aamir Khan in "Dhoom 3" and says it's an honour to work with the talented actor.

Mumbai, Feb 10 : It's not easy to take the responsibility of failures, but Sujoy Ghosh does it and says his "Aladdin" bombed because he failed to narrate an engaging story. Now he has moved on with "Kahaani" and feels there is no point in fretting over past mistakes.

Mumbai, Feb. 9 : The Bombay High Court on Thursday ordered that land given to film director Subhash Ghai''s Mukta Arts in 2006 be taken back.

The court also asked Ghai to pay Rs 5.3 crore annually from 2000, from the time Mukta Arts entered into a joint venture with the Maharashtra Government headed by then chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh.

Mumbai, Feb 9 - Filmmaker Ramesh Taurani is upset with actress Deepika Padukone for opting out of his "Race 2" at the last moment following an offer for a Hollywood project and rues that she didn't even apologise for her hasty retreat.

Mumbai, Feb 9 - Bollywood director Subhash Ghai will challenge in the Supreme Court the Bombay High Court order Thursday asking him to return a plot of land allotted to his Whistling Woods International film institute.

"We respect the high court's judgement and we will appeal to the Supreme Court. We are not at fault and have done nothing wrong," Ghai told IANS.

Mumbai, Feb 9 - The Bombay High Court Thursday directed filmmaker Subhash Ghai to return a plot of land allotted to his Whistling Woods International film institute.

Ghai is running the institute at Goregaon in northwest Mumbai. The studio and the institute were built on 5.5 acres of land and Ghai was allotted an additional 14.5 acres of surrounding land for expansion in 2000 by then chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh.

Mumbai, Feb 9 - Ad guru Prahlad Kakkar has found a new vocation -- he has turned into an actor and plays a priest in his first film.

He joined the cast and crew of Bejoy Nambiar's "David" in Mangalore and showed no signs of nervousness while facing the camera.

Mumbai, Feb 8 - Keeping in tune with its family bonding theme Cadbury has roped in TV actress Aishwarya Sakhuja as the face for its upcoming ad campaigns.

Aishwarya, who is being loved by young and old alike for her portrayal of the sweet and understanding daughter-in-law Toasty in Sony's popular show "Saas Bina Sasural" seemed to the be the most apt choice.

In the family drama, the actress is seen as a homemaker and not a home breaker.

New Delhi, Feb 8 - Veteran actress Bharti Achrekar, popularly known as Mrs Wagale of "Wagale Ki Duniya", is set to enter in "Meri Maa".

The actress will portray Kaushalya Bua of Harishankar Prasad. She will be seen as a woman with old beliefs, blunt, strict and unpredictable.

She still strongly thinks that if a woman is coming into the family after marriage, she has to bring a lot with her to the family.

"Meri Maa" comes on Life Ok channel.

Mumbai, Feb 8 - Akshay Kumar is shooting the climax of his forthcoming film "Rowdy Rathore" at Badami village and says he will miss the place once the shoot gets over.

Mumbai, Feb 8 - Karan Johar's "Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu" has yet to hit the screens but the filmmaker has already recovered Rs. 21 crore which he had invested in producing the romantic comedy starring Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor.

The production budget of the film was Rs. 21 crore and the maker spent another Rs. 8 crore on print, advertising and publicity etc.

Mumbai, Feb 8 - Imran Khan says that his wife Avantika's invaluable suggestions have helped him in his career.

"I have always felt that when Avantika sees my films, criticises something and points out some flaws, that is always correct, always spot-on. I always take her opinion into account," said the 29-year-old who married his long-time girlfriend in January 2011.

Mumbai, Feb 8 - Actress Raveena Tandon says her best Valentine's Day was when her husband Anil Thadani presented her with a romantic evening.

Mumbai, Feb 8 - Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, along with wife Jaya, will work in his make-up man Deepak Sawant's Bhojpuri film "Gangadevi".

"Tomorrow I shoot for my make-up man's production of his Bhojpuri film. Jaya and I together for a day's work," Amitabh wrote on his blog bigb. bigadda. com Tuesday night.

Mumbai, Feb 7 - American chalk artist Tracy Lee Stum will present her 3D street art at the ongoing Kala Ghoda Arts Festival here, an official from the American Center said Tuesday.

Stum will present her works at the festival Wednesday and Friday.