Bollywood's evergreen voice Mangeshkar also took to Facebook to pay her condolence.
"I have just been informed that our former President, Bharat Ratna Dr APJ Abdul Kalam has passed away. I am saddened by the news. I knew him very well personally. He was a great scientist, a human being and a good poet. I pay my tribute to him. May he rest in peace," she said.
Superstar Shah Rukh, also condemning Gurdaspur terrorist attack, tweeted, "So sad to hear about the Gurdaspur terror attack and now the news of Dr Kalam's demise. May Allah bring peace upon all."
"Sad to hear about the loss of our only people's president - Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. Big loss to not just our nation but the whole world," posted Ajay on his Twitter page.
"I just got this news. It is a very sad moment for us. I think he has left behind good values for us.
"And the way he led his life was exemplary. The way he thought, the way he spoke, the way he lived... all that should be a torchlight guiding us and we should keep him alive in our hearts," said
Rajya Sabha MP and Bollywood screenwriter- lyricist Javed Akhtar, who was in Delhi on Monday.
Actor Varun Dhawan wrote, "A visionary passes away" Abdul Kalam a brilliant mind and soul. His book 'Wings Of Fire' is a must for every youth of our country."
"So sad to know about the passing away of Dr Abdul Kalam. It is a loss not only for India but for d entire world. Such greatness is a rarity.
"Had the opportunity of meeting & interacting with Dr Kalam at several occasions. His infectious smile was enough to inspire millions. #Sad," tweeted Anupam Kher, who received Padma Shri from Kalam.
Kher also called him his inspiration. "I was one of the lucky ones to receive my Padma Shri from Dr Kalam. He made it extra special for me. He will always remain my inspiration," he further said.
Filmmaker Karan Johar tweeted, "Visionary....legendary and with so much dignity....a big loss to the country....RIP #APJAbdulKalam."
Good bye with Salam sir Abdul kalam most beloved president of india. True son of India. Father of nuclear arms India. The finest educationist," wrote director-producer Subhash Ghai.
"What a glorious life!!Greatness lead by example!!#Respect#Salute d life n divine grace of Mr Avul Pakir
Bollywood’s iconic jodi was seen driving around in a Merc. What were they upto? Find out!
Post My Name Is Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol will be seen together on the silver screen once again in Rohit Shetty’s Dilwale. Fans are eagerly waiting for the reunion of Bollywood’s iconic jodi and so are we! Dilwale will also see a fresh pairing with Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon. As we all know the shoot of the film has begun and is currently taking place in Bulgaria. We have been presenting you with pics of Kajol and SRK from the shoot and here’s one more where this jodi is seen driving around in a Merc! We wonder whether this still is from the shooting or the two were actually taking a drive together. Well, guess we will know when the film hits the screens! Nonetheless, the two look adorable together, don’t they?There are a lot of hopes riding on Dilwale as it is set to bring Bollywood’s most loved couple on screen again. Ever since the news of them coming together broke out, fans went ecstatic and have been waiting for a sneak peek of their favourite couple. Well this is where we come in and update you with the latest pics from the film’s set. Not only is the nation excited to see SRK and Kajol’s reunion but also Ajay Devgn’s special appearance in the film. Reports suggest that Kajol’s hubby will be making a cameo in Dilwale. Now that’s surely exciting right?
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Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam #Godspeed," actress Sushmita Sen tweeted.
Actor Rajkummar Rao posted, "You have to dream before ur dreams can come true" Rest in Peace Mr Abdul Kalam. Thank you for inspiring us."
Actress Sonakshi Sinha said, "Sad news. First the #GurdaspurAttack and then we lose one of the most loved Indians of all time. #RIPAbdulKalam sir."
Actress Sridevi wrote, "A people's president who ignited minds across the world. RIP Dr APJ Abdul Kalam."
"R I P. Dr Abdul Kalam,sir, you shall be missed and remembered," veteran actor Rishi Kapoor said.
Actress Raveena Tandon, condoling his death, tweeted, "Terrible news!! APJ Abdul Kalam you will be remembered as one of the best presidents India has seen! A true patriot and an inspiration to the youth! A great loss!"
"Never got a chance to meet, always be a regret. His wisdom humour philosophy intelligence wil live forever in r hearts #RIPAPJAbdulKalam #PrideOfIndia. He went while doing what he did best... #PrideOfIndia collapsed while giving a lecture in Shillong!" she further wrote.
"A life well lived is one that leaves behind the road of possibilities and inspiration. What a spectacular path Dr. Abdul Kalam paved. RIP," tweeted "The Lunchbox" actress Nimrat Kaur.
Actress Dia Mirza said, "#RIP #DrAPJAbdulKalam you are and will always be one of my heroes. #Salute."
"In a country starving for inspiration #DrAPJAbdulKalam passing away is huge blow... #RIP #Salute," director Nikhil Advani wrote.
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It’s a special day today, as Maari actor Dhanush celebrates his birthday!
Born on July 28, 1983 in the household of director-producer Kasthuri Raja, Dhanush was pressured to enter films on insistence of his director brother Selva Raghavan. He was named as Venkatesh Prabhu at the time of his birth, but later adopted the stage name Dhanush. He was launched into Kollywood by his director father in Thulluvadho Ilamai in which his performance was lauded by the critics.
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first made his onscreen debut in his father, Kasthuri Raja’s
directorial venture, ‘Thulluvadho Ilamai’ in 2002, after which he
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___________________________________________________________________ Bollywood Gossip: Love birds Bipasha, Karan on holiday
Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover seem to be on a vacation spree.
The much in love couple is currently at serene beaches of Maldives. The duo is accompanied by friends including Deanne Pandey.
Bipasha and Karan hit it off well when they were shooting for their movie 'Alone' which released earlier this year in January.
Going with the pictures, it seems Bipasha and Karan are surely having some good time.
Yuvraj Singh, Hazel Keech dating?
Word is that Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh and actress Hazel Keech are the newest couple on the block.
(AFP)It seems Yuvraj has a thing for actresses. Remember his affair with Kim Sharma?
If rumours are to be believed, Yuvraj has found love in Bollywood again. This time, it's British actress Hazel Keech, who famously portrayed Kareena Kapoor's friend in the movie 'Bodyguard' and even did the item number 'Aa ante amlapuram' for the film 'Maximum'.
(AFP)She was also seen in reality show 'Bigg Boss' hosted by Salman Khan.
Prague holiday for Ranbir, Katrina
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Katrina Kaif rang in her 32nd birthday on July 16 and rumour mills were abuzz that Ranbir Kapoor finally went down on his knees.
Speculations are rife that Ranbir and Katrina have gotten engaged on July 16, over Kaif's birthday celebrations in Alibaug.
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While some reports suggested that Ranbir and Katrina flew to London to continue their celebration others mentioned New York City.
However, the couple is in the picturesque city of Prague. They were spotted on the Munich to Prague flight.
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Ranbir was also gracious enough to click a selfie with co-passenger.
Aishwarya all set to walk the ramp again
Known for her beauty and style the enigmatic Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai will once again be seen from where she began. Aishwarya will be walking the ramp once again for Manish Malhotra at the Indian Couture week.
(Reuters)The last time she was seen on the ramp donning a Manish Malhotra outfit five years ago on the same platform.
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Yet again she will set on the stage she left from.
What scares Salman Khan?
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The 'Dabangg Khan' of Bollywood, Salman Khan has his share of fears.
In an interview with Mid-day.com, the actor has been quoted as saying that his biggest fear is the uncertainty of what life has to offer.
He further said that one has no control over most things and is helpless.
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Talking about his other fear, the 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' star said that it was dying an ungraceful death.
Salman reasoned that one should die for a cause or something which creates a big difference. He even said that death should be larger than life and glorious.
Ranveer, Deepika's London celebration
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone during the promotion of 'Ram Leela'. (Sanskriti Media and Entertainment)
According to the latest buzz, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have flown to London to celebrate Ranveer's birthday.
The actor turned 30 on July 6.
Pinkvilla reports that the two were spotted at Terminal 5 of Heathrow airport.
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Earlier it was reported, that Deepika would not be able to accompany Ranveer as she wanted to spend some time with her parents in Bangalore. But it seems the actress had a change of heart.
Ranveer and Deepika will be soon seen together on screen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Bajirao Mastani'!
Virat Kohli, Anushka on 'wild' vacation
According to the latest buzz, Virat and Anushka are currently on a vacation together. The two are at 'Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge', a safari destination in South Africa.
Virat posted a photo of himself relaxing in front of a pool in the middle of wilderness two days back with the caption - "Chilling in the wild. #peaceful"
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As per the buzz, the two are said to have gone for 2 weeks and are expected to be back soon.
What Shahid Kapoor's wedding card looks like
The wedding is warming up nicely to be a big Bollywood bash and all eyes are on the couple to marry - Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput. The date is July 7, the place Gurgaon.... and here is the wedding card.
(Facebook)It comes from the Rajputs and Shahid’s moms Neelima and Supriya, along with dad Pankaj Kapur.
(Twitter)Sources insist the wedding is a private affair and the card asks guests not bring any gifts.
Ranveer, Ranbir party like best friends
Bollywood couple Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor were all smiles while they got photographed together at Arjun Kapoor's birthday.
Pic credits (ArjunKapoor @ Instagram)In normal circumstances meeting your ex's current flame can make you feel awkward, but for Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh it is pretty normal.
Pic credit: (Twitter)The duo partied together at Arjun Kapoor's birthday bash, minus Deepika Padukone.
Pic credits (ArjunKapoor @ Instagram)The bonhomie between Ranbir and Ranveer was a sight. Ranveer, in fact came out to see Ranbir and Katrina off.
Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh and Aditya Roy Kapur partied hard. Birthday boy Arjun was part of all the shenanigans and this epic selfie is a proof.
Kareena, Priyanka not in Shahid's wedding list?
Bollywood is gearing up for Shahid Kapoor's wedding.
(AFP)
But few industry beauties might not even get an invitation.
The actor has been singularly unlucky in love. And and if reports are to be belived he doesn't want to be reminded of his ill luck with love on the most special day of his life.
So while the guest list for Kapoor's wedding is yet to be drawn up, the one glaring omission that we can safely comment on is, Shahid's former girlfriends.
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According to a Pinkvilla report, a close friend of the star spoke on Shahid's behalf. "We were really surprised to read one of his very prominent former girlfriends talking about being invited to his wedding. Has she forgotten how she behaved with him? She went on an outdoor shooting with one of her co-stars, had what she thought was a secret fling with her co-star and came back to Mumbai to Shahid as if everything was normal. Shahid got to know about the 'secret fling' and refused to take her back. And now she wants to be invited to the wedding? What a cruel joke!"
Recently, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shahid's ex had revealed to the media that Shahid had told her about his wedding at an event where she'd met him.
(AP)The 'Heroine' actor had also added that if invited to her ex-boyfriend's wedding, she'd make it a point to attend the same.
Shahid was also in a realtionship with co-star Priyanka Chopra.
Salman and Kareena hugging limelight
Bollywood’s latest, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ has been raising the hype with a ton of media calls, photo ops and star quotes.
Now, the celeb bandwagon is harnessing the power of Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor to keep the interest going.
Reports have emerged that Salman and Kareena are sharing an extremely close chemistry.
Pics: YouTubeOff screen? Maybe. On screen, as these pictures show, for sure. Hugs, and all.
Shahid Kapoor's wedding - What's on menu
Shahid Kapoor is currently occupied with his wedding arrangements.
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The actor's wedding to Delhi girl Mira Rajput has become the hottest topic in Bollywood.
Shahid is all set to get hitched next month and the prying media can't get enough of Sasha and his D-day updates.
AFP
After reports of Shahid celebrating his bachelor's do in Greece and a grand wedding in Delhi, we have come to know that Shahid is planning to host a party for his friends from the industry in Mumbai on July 12.
It's also reported that since Shahid Kapoor is a vegetarian, the menu at the wedding ceremonies will be pure vegetarian.
However, at the reception bash, which will be held a few days later in Mumbai, the menu will have a mix of veg and non veg dishes.
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Deepika, Ranveer Singh to get engaged soon?
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have been in the news for their alleged love affair since a long time.
However, both the stars have never accepted their relationship openly.
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Latest gossip suggests Bollywood's alleged couple is set to take their relationship to the next level get and engaged, reports Bollywoodlife.com.
According to their source, the couple has already got the approval from their families and will soon make their relationship official in February 2016.
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In a recent interview, Ranveer had said that he wants to be an honourable family man, and has been thinking about settling down.
Recently, some pictures of Ranveer's meeting with Deepika's family were also doing the rounds on the internet.
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A Daily.bhaskar.com report quotes a source as saying that Deepika's parents are very happy with Ranveer and now they wish to see their daughter making her relationship with Ranveer, official.
In fact, Ranveer was a part of Deepika's father Prakash Padukone's 60th birthday bash and he also played a host at the party.
Shah Rukh, Kajol re-kindle romance
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Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan shared a picture of him with his director friend Rohit Shetty and Kajol from the sets of their upcoming film 'Dilwale'.
The film which went on-floors in April with Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon, is currently being shot in Bulgaria.
The evergreen pair of SRK and Kajol has joined now and will begin shooting.
Twitter is abuzz with pictures of this hit on-screen couple.
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Later, Kajol also tweeted a picture with Shah Rukh Khan and wrote, "Back in front of the camera with an old friend after a very long time. You might know him. @iamsrk."
Kajol and Shah Rukh were last seen together on screen in Karan Johar's 'My Name Is Khan'.
'Dilwale' is all set to release on Christmas 2015.
Salman Khan says no to 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' director?
After the box-office success of Aanand L Rai's 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns', 'Ranjhannaa' and 'Tanu Weds Manu', there are very few actors or actresses, who would have had the guts to show the director the door. But if the rumour mills are to be believed, Salman Khan has actually said a clear no to him.
(AFP)So, what issue did Salman have with the script that Aanand had penned especially for him?
Again, according to certain sections of the Indian media, the macho actor refused as he was offered the role of an unlikely hero in the form of a dwarf. Salman was clearly not interested.
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Going by Aanand's previous films, this film would also have hints of an offbeat story with loads of emotions thrown in.
The beefy actor has probably become selective about the films that he will be working in ever since his conviction in the hit-and-run case.
What's SRK doing with Kareena, Karisma, Alia!?
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Manish Malhotra joins the gang. (Twitter)
Note the tan on Kareena Kapoor from her Maldivian holiday. (Twitter)
Kareena, Alia posing with Filmfare editor Jitesh Pillai. (Twitter)Shahid Kapoor's wedding date
It’s time for a big Bollywood wedding. All eyes are on.
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Shahid Kapoor who is getting married to Delhi-based girl Mira Rajput. When?
According to Indian media house dnaindia.com July 10 is the date.
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The Times of India reports that the wedding celebrations will go on for three days in Delhi and Shahid may host a reception in Mumbai.
Ranbir Katrina to tie the knot in 2016
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif have finally decided to tie the knot by end of 2016.
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The two stars had recently shunned down speculations of their affair by final going public, however, rumours were rift when the two moved in together.
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Ranbir told an Indian news agency IANS that since both of them are busy this year, the wedding cannot take place anytime soon. Hence, both have unanimously decided to get hitched end on 2016.
Well, good luck to both of them. But we sure can hear several hearts breaking.
Did Aishwarya ignore Sonam, Katrina
Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has seldom been seen interacting with female co-stars and 68th Cannes film Festival was no different.
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The light-eyed beauty did not get a chance to catchup with Sonam Kapoor and Katrina Kaif who endorse the same brand as her.
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Apparently, the actor told an Indian daily DNA that the three divas had arrived on different dates and due to the tight schedules they did not get a chance to interact.
Twitter: @KatrinaAtCannes.Ranbir Kapoor is stressing out
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After going through a series of flops that Ranbir Kapoor has delivered, the actor has claimed to become insecure of his career.
"There's a sense of insecurity that's starting to trend inside of me. I'm feeling a sense of friction where I really don't know what's happening with my career. I know what's happening with my work but I don't know what's going to happen with my career," Ranbir told NDTV in an interview before the release of 'Bombay Velvet'.
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After 'Besharam' and 'Roy', 'Bombay Velvet' is Ranbir's third consecutive flop in a row.
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