Snippets: Alia invites all to 'engagement ceremony'

As part of a promotional strategy for her next film "2 States", Alia Bhatt has sent out a public invite to the "engagement ceremony" aka the "2 States" movie promo launch.

The film's trailer will be launched Friday.

To spread a buzz about it, Alia has posted an engagement card on social networking platform Twitter.

The card read: "As esteemed members of the family, you are invited to the engagement ceremony (or the '2 States' movie promo launch) between Krish Malhotra (Arjun Kapoor) and Ananya Swaminathan (Alia Bhatt).

"Please come and bless the couple on: Feb 28, Mahurat: 12 noon, Venue: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook or generally all over the web. No gifts or flowers please. Shagun only in the form of movie tickets on wedding (film release) day."

Alia also posted an intriguing message with the card: "I'm getting engaged."

"2 States", directed by Abhishek Varman, is based on an eponymous novel by Chetan Bhagat.

'Shaadi Ke...' different from previous roles: Purab Kohli

Actor Purab Kohli says his role in forthcoming movie "Shaadi Ke Side Effects" is different from the characters he has essayed earlier.

"My character is that of a very cool techie person, different from the kind of roles I have done previously," Purab said in a statement.

"Shaadi Ke Side Effects", which features Farhan Akhtar and Vidya Balan in the lead role, is directed by Saket Chaudhary and co-produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and Pritish Nandy Communications.

"I'm glad Pritish Nandy Communications and Saket thought of me for this guest appearance. Also, an opportunity to work with Farhan again is always exciting.

Especially when there is comedy involved, he's just superb," said the actor, who starred with Farhan in "Rock On!!".

In "Shaadi Ke Side Effects", the former video jockey has more screen time with Vidya.

"She is not only a talented actor but also such a beautiful and strong woman," he said.

"Shaadi Ke Side Effects" will hit the screens Friday.

Mathura beckons Manoj again

Actor Manoj Bajpayee is back in Mathura to shoot for the forthcoming movie "Tevar".
"Going back to Mathura. Long hours of traveling and shooting in the night. 'Tevar'," Manoj tweeted Wednesday.

He was in Mathura a few days back for the shoot too.

Directed by debutant director Amit Sharma, "Tevar" also features Arjun Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha.