Shah Rukh Khan reacts to Dilwale boycott controversy

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Without directly commenting on the MNS appeal to boycott Dilwale, Shah Rukh Khan said he just wanted positive things to happen to his new film.

The Maharashtra Navnirman Chitrapat Karmachari Sena had appealed to people to boycott the film, alleging that the actor has ignored the plight of farmers reeling under severe drought.

When asked about his reaction, Shah Rukh said, "Before the film's release, it's better if you ask me questions about the film because we have been so caught up with work, we don't understand other things. God willing, everything good will happen with our film."

He spoke at the film's music celebration party, held in Mumbai on December 14.

MNS Chitrapat Karmachari Sena chief Amey Khopkar had said they were not seeking a ban on the film but were appealing to people to boycott the film as 'SRK is taking Maharashtra for granted.'

Also starring Kajol, Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon, Dilwale is directed by Rohit Shetty and is set to release on December 18. 

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Sidharth turns professor for Baar Baar Dekho

Brushing up mathematics skills just got interesting as Sidharth Malhotra is playing a Math professor in his upcoming romantic drama Baar Baar Dekho.

Giving a glimpse of his film, the 33-year-old actor shared a selfie on his Instagram page, above, wherein he is seen giving mathematics lessons.

The Ek Villain actor captioned the picture as, "Math lesson anyone #BaarBaarDekho #professor Saab #sunday #working.'

Helmed by Nitya Mehra, Sidharth's upcoming venture will also star Katrina Kaif, Paras Arora and Sonu Sood.

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Shyam Benegal celebrates 81st birthday

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal turned 81 on December 14.

The seven time National Award winner celebrated his birthday at the opening ceremony of The Shyam Benegal Retrospective Festival at Osianama, Liberty in Mumbai.

Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Neville Tuli, Govind Nihalani, Rajit Kapoor, Kunal Kapoor, Dolly Thakore, Joy Sengupta and few others from the film fraternity made their presence felt at the event.

With inputs from PTI and ANI