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After eradicating Polio, Bachchan stands up to eradicate 'TB' from India

Mumbai, Dec 22 (ANI): Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan joined hands with government of Maharashtra to launch an anti-Tuberculosis (TB) campaign. The anti-TB campaign has been titled 'TB Harega, Desh Jeetega'. The campaign involves a range of multimedia content aimed at generating awareness about prevention, timely diagnosis and treatment of TB. According to an annual report of Federal TB Division, titled 'TB India 2014', India accounted for one fourth of the total TB cases in the world. Bachchan, who has been made brand ambassador for the campaign, revealed that he himself was a victim of TB in the past. Also present at the event were the state Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, and chief of Hindu right wing Shiv Sena party, Uddhav Thackeray. According to estimates, almost 40 per cent of the Indian population is infected with TB bacteria out of which a vast majority suffers from latent rather than active TB. Every year in India, TB infects around 2.3 million people and kills 300,000. Bachchan is also the goodwill ambassador for polio UNICEF campaign. As a part of this initiative, Bachchan campaigned extensively encouraging people to ensure that their children get Polio drops regularly. In January this year, India completed three years since any new polio case was reported. Dec 22, 2014
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Amitabh Bachchan meets PM Modi in Capital!

Bollywood actor ,Amitabh Bachchan, who is known for voicing his opinions on matters concerning the country recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the capital. The megastar had a picture perfect moment with our Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Soon after the meeting, Mr Modi put up this photograph with Mr Bachchan on his Facebook page.Interestingly both the stalwarts were almost identically dressed in a white kurta pyjama and grey shawls, seemed to enjoy their conversation. The reason behind their meeting is still not known, it could be an informal visit as well. Dec 22, 2014
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Amitabh Bachchan meets PM Modi in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Bachchan has been the brand ambassador of Modi’s home state of Gujarat. Both were dressed in white Indian ethnic clothes ‘Kurta-Pyjamas’ and wrapped themselves in stole to beat the winter chill that engulfed the capital. “Shri Amitabh Bachchan met the Prime Minister,” read a post on the Twitter handle @PMOIndia, along with a photograph of the two of them. Soon after the meeting, Modi put up a photo of the meeting on his Facebook page. On October 29, Bachchan swept streets in Mumbai as part of the ‘Clean India’ (Swachh Bharat Abhiyan) drive launched by Modi. Dec 21, 2014
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Amitabh-Farhan Duo Rocks in Wazir trailer!

The much-awaited teaser of Amitabh Bachchan-Farhan Akhtar upcoming film, Wazir is finally out. Earlier the name of the film was initially titled 'Do' but later on the makers changed to Wazir. The teaser of the film was attached to "PK" that hit the theatres on 19 December.The trailer looks promising and is expected to leave a powerful impact on the viewers. Dec 20, 2014
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Top 5 most talked about celebrity pictures of 2014

New Delhi, Dec 19 (ANI): The year 2014 has brought some of the most memorable and unexpected moments. From SRK and Salman coming together at Arpita's Sangeet to the popular Oscar selfie. So we bring to you the top 5 most talked about celebrity pictures of 2014. 1) Starting with the SRK- Salman Milan -The most talked about Bollywood rivalry between the two Khan's of Bollywood came to an end at Salman's sister Arpita's wedding when Shah Rukh came to Arpita's sangeet to bless her and got a picture clicked with Salman. 2) Another rare moment was when all the three Khan's of Bollywood came together in the same frame for the very first time at the 21st anniversary of Aap Ki Adalat. The Khan trio not only came together but even had a great time interviewing Rajat Sharma. 3) Yet another memorable picture from this year was when Bollywood's veteran couple Amitabh Bachchan and wife Jaya Bachchan shared a kiss at an awards function with their son Abhishek sitting in between. 4) Next most talked about picture of this year was that of King Khan's youngest son AbRam Khan. It was when Shahrukh gave his fans the first glimpse of AbRam by tweeting his picture on the festival of Eid. 5) Last but not the least was the popular Oscar selfie. It was when the host Ellen DeGeneres posed for a selfie Dec 19, 2014
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Bollywood Stars At Big Star Entertainment Awards 2014

Big Star Entertainment Awards 2014 was a grand success. A lot of Bollywood celebs showed up at the event. Sonakshi Sinha, Mallaika Sherawat, Tabu, Jacqueline Fernandez, Salman, Abhishek bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan, Alia bhatt & many others. Dec 19, 2014
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Bollywood celebrities send Holiday greetings to fans

Mumbai, Dec 19 (ANI): Bollywood celebrities, including superstars Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra, wished their fans Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. It was a hectic year for Bollywood film industry where stars promoted their latest films, songs, products and attended red carpet events. Many took a few moments during an award show to extend seasons greetings. Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan thanked all his fans and wished them a healthy and beautiful new year. Bollywood actresses like Priyanka Chopra, Sonakshi Sinha, Deepika Padukone, Amrita Rao, Bipasha Basu, Jacqueline Fernandez and others also wished a Happy New Year. Rao hoped for safe 2015 for women in Mumbai. Christmas is celebrated with much pomp, gaiety and devotion across India. Dec 19, 2014
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