Aamir’s day out

Aamir Khan was recently seen in Delhi outside Parliament House espousing another noble cause.

Aamir Khan was recently seen in Delhi outside Parliament House espousing another noble cause. The actor joined members of Parliament (MP) to create awareness about malnutrition among infants.

The 45-year-old superstar,accompanied by lyricist Prasoon Joshi,also met Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Aamir said the campaign for promoting mother’s milk for babies is bigger than even the Incredible India campaign that he was doing. He also said that MPs of various political parties,who have started the Alliance Against Malnutrition campaign,had approached him earlier. MPs from both ruling and Opposition parties stood united in a rare show of solidarity while Aamir visited the parliament.

The actor also showed off his new look a moustache and a bandana- covered crew cut hairstyle for his upcoming film to be directed by Reema Kagti.

Salman adds star power to politics

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Salman Khan has had a busy week. The actor added star power to politician Narayan Ranes son Niteshs wedding and was the guest of honour at the IBN7 Bajaj Allianz Super Idols. The awards honour achievers with special abilities who have overcome hurdles to realise their dreams. Salman also launched mifta.in,a website that offers complete details about Marathi International Film and Theatre awards (MIFTA). This is the first-of-its-kind award in Marathi cinema and theatre and the ceremony will be held in Dubai from December 16 to 18. The actor,along with Aamir Khan,will also be seen spreading the message of financial inclusion,if Indian Banks Association (IBA) manages to convince the finance ministry for an ad campaign that would cost Rs 70-80 crore. Salman has also taken Mahesh Bhatts son Rahul Bhatt under his wings and will launch him shortly in an action film.

Irrfan takes up different roles

Irrfan is going places. The actor,who will shortly be seen in Sudhir Mishras Yeh Saali Zindagi,has been signed on to play one of the villains in the next Spiderman movie. He will be playing the role of Van Atter and would clash on screen with the new Spiderman played by Andrew Garfield (of The Social Network fame). The actor is also slated to star with his Namesake co-star Tabu in the Life Of Pi to be directed by Ang Lee. Irrfan has also won rave reviews for his role of Sunil in the HBO series In Treatment. Irrfan plays a battered soul,paralysed by grief over the loss of his wife,who struggles to adjust to the strangeness of Western culture. Closer home,the actor is excited about his slate of Hindi films lined up for release. He will be seen playing an athlete-turned-bandit in Paan Singh Tomar,as one of Priyanka Chopras husbands in Saat Khoon Maaf and will also be seen in Anees Bazmees Thank You in 2012.