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Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Karan Johar’s “Agneepath” has opened to a record collection and it is not just commoners who are appreciating the movie. Actress Shilpa Shetty is impressed and describes it as “paisa vasool”.

“Watched ‘Agneepath’ last nite, whoa! what a film, performances par excellence, great narrative. Full on ‘Paisa vasool’, take a bow Karan Johar,” Shilpa tweeted.

“Agneepath” had a record opening day collection - it grossed Rs.25 crore on the first day and surpassed the collections of recent blockbusters like “Bodyguard” and “RA.One”.

A remake of the 1990 movie of the same name in which megastar Amitabh Bachchan had played the protagonist, the new “Agneepath” has been directed by Karan Malhotra and produced by Karan Johar. It stars Hrithik Roshan, Sanjay Dutt, Priyanka Chopra and Rishi Kapoor playing pivotal roles.

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Mahesh Bhatt’s daughter enters B-Town

After Pooja Bhatt, Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt’s second daughter has entered showbiz but not as an actress. She is following in her father’s footsteps by assisting director Vikram Bhatt on “Raaz 3″.

“My daughter Shaheen begins her journey as an assistant with Vikram Bhatt who was once my assistant!” the proud father posted on micro-blogging site Twitter.

Vikram Bhatt has returned to Vishesh Films after 2003 to direct part three of the horror franchise “Raaz”, which is being made in 3D.

The movie stars Emraan Hashmi and Jacqueline Fernandez along with Bipasha Basu, who is also making a comeback to the Bhatt camp after “Raaz” (2002) and “Jism” (2003). The Bhatts had offered her the lead role in “Murder 2″, but she had turned it down.

“Reporting live from ‘Raaz 3′ set. Today (Sunday) is the first day of our shooting. Bipasha and Emraan are on the sets. Vikram Bhatt is directing the film. Shagufta Rafique has written ‘Raaz 3′. It is a brave script which explores the horrors of the human heart,” Mahesh Bhatt posted.

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Hrithik finds Gauri Khan ‘hot’

Actor Hrithik Roshan feels Gauri Khan, the wife of Shah Rukh Khan, one of the hottest and most beautiful women.

“With the most beautiful and talented girl in the world! And hottest if I may add! Gauri khan!!! Watch out world, she’s about to arrive,” the 38-year-old posted on twitter.

Gauri is known for her style and walked the ramp for friend Karan Johar some time back.