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  • Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi receive Padma Bhushan from President

    Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi receive Padma Bhushan from President

    MUMBAI: Bollywood stars Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi received Padma Bhushan awards from President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Wednesday. Late cartoonist Mario Miranda was conferred the Padma Vibhushan.

    The colourful ceremony saw Miranda‘s son Rahul receive the Padma Vibhushan at Rashtrapati Bhawan amidst thunderous applause from guests. But the loudest applause was reserved for Dharamendra and Shabana Azmi when they came on stage to collect their respective awards.

    The ceremony was attended by vice president Hamid Ansari, prime minister Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and a host of other dignitaries.

    In all, one Padma Vibhshan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 53 Padma Shri awards were presented at the ceremony.

  • Har Pal to release in June

    Har Pal to release in June

    MUMBAI: Jahnu Barua‘s much delayed film Har Pal is being readied for release in June.

    Starring Shiney Ahuja and Preity Zinta, the film ran into problems when Ahuja was arrested on allegations of sexual harassment. His release on bail is said to have prompted producers to try and release the film again.

    Confirming the same, Barua said, “Things have started settling down now. It will release by June next year. Am starting two more films soon. I will begin shooting for one of them next month. I can‘t say much about the films so early, but both are love stories.”

    Amitabh Bachchan was supposed to play Zinta‘s father in the film but later when he opted out due to date problems, the vetearan actor was subsequently replaced by Dharmendra after Zinta suggested his name.

    Har Pal also stars Eesha Koppikkar.