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A statement on behalf of the couple read: “This is to announce that we, Adhuna and Farhan, have mutually and amicably decided to separate. Our children remain our priority and it is immensely important to us, as responsible parents, that they be protected from unwarranted speculation and public glare. We sincerely request that we are given the privacy that is required at this time to move forward in a dignified manner.”

Farhan, 42, and Adhuna, 48, dated for three years before marrying in 2000. They have two children.

Farhan Akhtar, son of writers Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, started his screen career directing 2001′s Dil Chahta Hai. He has acted in the films Rock On!!, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Dil Dhadakne Do. He was last seen in this year’s Wazir.

Adhuna Bhabani has collaborated professionally on several of his films.

Farhan Akhtar, co-owner of Excel Entertianment, is currently filming Rock On!! 2 and also produces Shah Rukh Khan‘s film Raees.

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The collections are expected to increase on Saturday, the report further states.

An action thriller, the Bejoy Nambiar-directed film, which stars Farhan Akhtar and Amitabh Bachchan in key roles, has received mixed reviews from critics. NDTV’s Saibal Chatterjee, who’s given it a 2.5-star rating, writes in his review of the film, “Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar, working together on the screen for the very first time, in tandem, are like a house on fire. But the duo’s all-out efforts to add sparkle to the film’s rough edges aren’t enough to turn the patchy game around.”

The box office is probably pegging its hopes on Sunny Deol’s comeback film Ghayal Once Again which releases next week and on Akshay Kumar’s Airlift which opens on January 22.

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Wazir features actor Neil Nitin Mukesh in the titular role. The film produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra also stars actors John Abraham and Aditi Rao Hydari.

Then there is Onir and Sanjay Suri’s Chauranga, which is set in village that is steeped in caste-hierarchy, oppression and debauchery. The film tells the story of a 14-year-old Dalit boy, Santu, who rebels against societal norms.

For children, Chota Bheem has a thrilling Himalayan Adventure to narrate.

Hollywood has films like Daddy’s Home and Our Brand Is Crisis on its platter. Our Brand Is Crisis is a comedy-drama film directed by David Gordon Green and features Sandra Bullock in lead role, while Daddy’s Home is an endearing story of a ‘dad vs stepdad’ starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg.

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The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has been at the centre of flak for some time now, owing to its decision of cutting scenes in films like NH10 and SPECTRE.

“Everything is a work in progress. A new committee has been set up, headed by Mr Shyam Benegal. I hope that some result will come out of it that benefits artists. In my personal opinion, there should be a rating system. We are stuck with the U, U/A and A system, which do not allow that much sensibility. You can’t tell a person above a certain age that you are immature to watch a kiss. We don’t require babysitting,” Farhan said in an interview here.

There were reports that an intimate scene between Farhan and actress Aditi Rao Hydari in their upcoming film Wazir was deleted by the board.

However, Farhan denied the rumours but expressed his disappointment with the ‘inconsistency’ in the CBFC’s working.

“There has not been consistency in the way the censor board has behaved in the past which can tell you what will be removed. Every single time, the people in the committee, who come to watch your film, are not the same people. Different members come. Hence, they have different sensibilities and aesthetics. You can’t have a written rule. This is with every art form because context is everything. Snipping has to be done away,” added Farhan.

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A great jugal bandhi.

Amitabh Bachchan tweeted:
T 1943 – A brilliant mind, a child like demeanour, simple caring and loved by all .. ex POI passes away .. PRAYERS

Several other celebrities also tweeted:

Shah Rukh Khan:
So sad to hear about the Gurdaspur terror attack & now the news of Dr. Kalam’s demise. May Allah bring peace upon all.

Salman Khan :
when ur heart says you should meet someone, don’t delay. i always wanted to meet Kalam saab and i should have made the effort.my loss.
I will miss Kalam saab . India will miss him.

Anushka Sharma:
Very sad to hear about the passing of APJ Abdul Kalam . Loss of an inspiring visionary and a wonderful soul.May his soul RIP.

Ajay Devgn:
Sad to hear about the loss of our only peoples president – Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Big loss to not just our nation but the whole world.

Farhan Akhtar:
Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of one of the most inspirational Indians of our time, former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. RIP.

Priyanka Chopra:
They say Good & Great r seldom in the same man. Dr Kalam was the epitome of both.A big loss for India. May his beautiful soul Rest in Peace.

Sonakshi Sinha:
Sad news. First the #GurdaspurAttack and then we lose one of the most loved indians of all time. #RIPAbdulKalam sir.

Shradhha Kapoor:
“You have to dream before your dreams can come true.” Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. R.I.P

Sidharth Malhotra:
Sad to hear about the death of our former president Dr.APJ Abdul http://Kalam.love n respect #AbdulKalam.

Varun Dhawan:
“A visionary passes away” Abdul Kalam a brilliant mind and soul. His book Wings Of Fire is a must for every youth of our country.

arjun rampal:
Very sad news about President Abdul Kalam. May his soul rest in peace. A man who will always be remembered with love amongst us all. RIP

Neil Nitin Mukesh:
Sad day indeed.India has lost its Bharat Ratna.A hero who has been an inspiration to millions worldwide.APJ Abdul Kalam sir may ur soul RIP

Anupam Kher tweeted:
So sad to know about d passing away of Dr. Abdul Kalam. It is a loss not only for India but for d entire world. Such greatness is a rarity.

Had the opportunity of meeting & interacting with Dr. Kalam at several occasions. His infectious smile was enough to inspire millions.

I was one of the lucky ones to receive my PadamaShri from Dr. Kalam. He made it extra special for me. He will always remain my inspiration.

Thank you Dr. Kalam for your wisdom, for your inspirational life, for your generosity, for your patriotism & for your teachings.

Lata Mangeshkar:
Abhi abhi mujhe khabar mili ke hamare purva Rashtrapati, Bharat Ranta Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam ji ka dukhad.

AR Rahman:
Dr. Kalam, when you became the President, you gave the word ‘hope’ a new meaning for Indians… Today, we have lost a great leader who inspired our young minds to feel that we live in the greatest nation on earth and that each one of them can achieve great things… May the creator lead you to heaven.

“I have directed action films but did not act in it. There was a very good action team for this film (Wazir). It was the first time I was acting in an action film,” Farhan said.

“As a kid I have loved doing action. I used to roam in the house with a toy gun thinking villains are around. I even punched Zoya by mistake while doing one such action stuff. I was a filmy child,” the 41-year-old actor-director told reporters at the teaser launch event for Wazir.

In Wazir Amitabh Bachchan plays the role of a paralysed chess grandmaster while Farhan plays the role of a cop.

The film also stars Aditi Rao Hydari, Neil Nitin Mukesh in pivotal roles. Farhan revealed he was in awe of Mr Bachchan during the shoot of the film.

“We have done a lot of readings together. When we were shooting together at his house, it took me some time to do the scene. Thankfully it demanded sir (Amitabh Bachchan) to speak more dialogues and I was in awe of him. And it is one of the best scenes from the film,” the Bhaag Milkha Bhaag actor said.

Farhan is also excited about the release of his film Dil Dhadakane Do which will hit the screens on June 5.

“I hope everyone likes me and other actors in the film. We had kept screening of the film and people loved the film and Zoya’s work as a director,” he said.

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Priyanka Chopra, star of Dil Dhadakne Do and singer of its title track, made the most recent announcement on Twitter, with a photo of her co-star Farhan Akhtar who also duets on the song.

Both actors are accomplished singers with musical careers of their own. This will be Priyanka’s first foray into singing playback – Farhan has sung in films like Rock On!! and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.

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So far, Farhan has only rendered solo songs in “Rock On!!”, “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” and “Shaadi Ke Side Effects”.

According to sources, the duo has sung a “smouldering smoky love ballad steeped in nostalgia and longing”.

Needless to say the song has been filmed on Farhan and Priyanka, as neither actor-turned-singer is willing to playback for other actors.

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