A British premiere of Jaya’s film Lovesongs will also take place at the event. Directed by Jayabrato Chatterjee, the movie also stars Om Puri.

The event will also have a BAFTA interview with filmmaker Shyam Benegal exploring his vast career and screen his new movie Well Done Abba that stars Boman Irani and Minissha Lamba.

A masterclass in acting and direction will also be helmed by Abhishek and Benegal respectively.

The event will close with the British premiere of Sharmila Tagore and Soha Ali Khan starrer Life Moves On. Sangeeta Datta’s directorial debut also features Girish Karnard and Om Puri.

Sharmila and Soha are also expected to attend the festival.

Some of the Bollywood’s biggest hits including Dostana, Guru and Chak De! India will be screened during the 10-day event.

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Wishing Sachin wholeheartedly, Abhishek Bachchan said, “Earlier, I was unaware how god looked like, but now, I can see him, his height is 5.5, he is a Maharashtrian and he plays cricket. Yes, he is the one and only Sachin Tendulkar. I wish him a hearty congratulation for this breathtaking innings and for making us proud.”

Duggu, as Hrithik Roshan is affectionately known, voiced, “It was an incredible innings that energized me and eliminated all my weariness. Simply brilliant! Watching him bat is an awesome experience. We are proud of him.”

Farhan Akhtar, whose film ’Karthik Calling Karthik’ is about to release this week, commented, ’’India is blessed because it has an individual like Sachin, who makes us hold our head up high wherever we go.

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"It is plain rumour. Reports of me working with Salman in `Kick` are untrue. In fact I haven`t been offered any such film", the actress said.

While Deepika`s track record shows that she has been enjoying a release once every six months ever since the release of `Om Shanti Om`, the frequency is all set to
increase in the coming months.

Soon after `Karthik Calling Karthik` (February), Deepika would be seen in `Housefull` (April). Either `Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se` or her film with Neil Nitin Mukesh would be
her next release thereafter. Incidentally, both the films are being shot at a brisk pace.

With so much work happening and no play, isn`t she worried of burn out? Doesn`t she fear getting all tired and worn out with so much work happening month after month?

"Honestly, I don`t look at working in films as a job. I really enjoy performing and what I do is something that gives me maximum pleasure and satisfaction. I am better off facing the camera", smiles Deepika.

"In any case, I am taken well care of both on and off the sets. I feel comfortable and secure and there are no complaints whatsoever," she said.

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“If anyone will speak derogatorily about her, I shall fight for her till my last breath. If you have something to say to the men in the house, Abhishek or me, I shall bear it. BUT .. if you shall make injudicious remarks on the women in my home, I shall not tolerate it !!!” Big B made it unambiguously clear.

Abhishek, too, was appalled at the report and posted his reaction on twitter.

“The article is disgusting and appalling! as a husband and a man i’m shocked that one can talk so irresponsibly about a woman, that too FALSELY!! on a personal note, as a husband i will not stand for such rubbish being written about my wife,” Abhishek tweeted.

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