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Bollywood’s planned strike Feb 23 to protest against the imposition of a service tax on the film industry has been called off after a meeting with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, industry officials said Tuesday.

“This strike has been called off. We had a meeting with the finance minister and he has asked us to wait till the budget,” producer Ratan Jain told IANS.

“He understood our problem and then we decided not to go for strike till March 16 until the budget comes out. So, all the multiplexes and Bollywood will continue to move on without any strike on Feb 23,” he added.

Film Producers’ Guild vice president Mukesh Bhatt also said that after the positive meeting with the finance minister, they have decided to remain patient till the budget.

“His hands are tied right now and I will respect that. I am glad about the fact that he heard our plea patiently and has asked us to wait till the budget,” he said, adding they will wait till March 16 and then take a decision on their future course of action.

The industry seems to be relieved with this decision.

“It’s a fair decision as ultimately we are here to do business and not to strike. Since the finance minister has promised to look into the matter, we shall wait till the budget,” said producer Kumar Taurani. – IANS

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Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza, who tied the knot early this month, are busy promoting their latest film “Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya” and they are not complaining as it allows them to spend a lot of time together.

“We had no time for ourselves as yet. But so far so good. We are really enjoying ourselves. We are promoting the same film, we are touring and getting a lot of time with each other. It’s fun. I am enjoying this process,” the 33-year-old actor said while promoting “Tere Naal…” on the sets of “Dance India Dance”.

Directed by Mandeep Kumar and produced by TIPS Industries Limited, “Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya” hits theatres Friday.

Riteish is happy to have teamed up with Genelia after a gap of eight years. Their last film together was the 2004 release “Masti”.

“After eight years, we have got a chance to promote a film together. I thank TIPS for this opportunity and for casting us together. Pretty excited about it,” he said.

The couple, who got married Feb 3, debuted together with “Tujhe Meri Kasam” in 2003.

After that Riteish featured in some rib-tickling comedies like “Kya Kool Hai Hum”, “Apna Sapna Money Money”, “Malamaal Weekly”, “Dhamaal”, “Heyy Babyy” and “Housefull”, while Genelia did films like “Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na”, “Life Partner” and “Force”.

Besides “Tere Naal Love ho Gaya”, Riteish will soon be seen in “Housefull 2″. – IANS

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And Beti B’s official name is…..

Abhilasha it is!!! Well, even before the Bachchan’s could announce it, author Shobhaa De, has revealed Beti B’s name on Twitter.

In the morning, we had told you that Ash-Abhi’s daughter has finally been named and would soon be out in the open. Well, we never expected it to be this soon.

Anyway, take a look at what Shobhaa De tweeted.
“Beti B to be named Abhilasha? That’s a stroke of genius. Well done,parents. Abhi and Ash. Truly inspired, if true.”