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icha Chadha says it makes her happier when films like and its sequel get a positive response.

a sequel to the 2013 movie released on December 8. According to the box office figures, the entertaine­r had minted Rs 42.35 crore in India till December 12.

“I am super thrilled and excited that this year has ended in such a positive note for everyone. It’s something we worked really hard for and happy that it’s showing the results. Who does not like box office numbers? But for a film like this, which was an underdog in the first part and even this time, no one really expected it to do well. When this kind of a film does well, it makes me extra happy,” Richa said.

Asked if she connects with her character Bholi Punjaban, Richa said, “The only thing in common is that we don’t hold back because we are women... That’s all.” The comedy film features Pulkit Samrat, Manjot Singh, Varun Sharma, Priya Anand, Vishakha Singh and Pankaj Tripathi. –IANS ourning the filmmaker’s, several b-town personalit­ies took to social media to pay him a tribute. Here’s what some of them said: AAMIR KHAN: Neeraj was a close friend, a collaborat­or, a vibrant force of life. His tragic illness and then demise is a loss not only to those close to him but also to the creative world. His sense of humour will be missed sorely. Laughter travelled with him. ANUPAM KHER: Neeraj Vora was one of the most pleasant persons I knew in kshay Kumar says he ventured into comedy genre because of late filmmaker and actor Neeraj Vora. “One of the main reasons behind my foray into comedy, saddened to hear about the demise of Neeraj Vora a multi-talented man, writer, director, actor... A mini industry by himself, learnt so much from him. RIP,” Akshay tweeted. Akshay and Vora together have worked in films like

and Vora died on Thursday, months after being comatose, his family member said. For months altogether, a room in Firoz Nadiadwala’s home was converted into a fully functional ICU for Vora. Nadiadwala mourned his demise, saying, “I’ve lost the battle to save my brother and friend from the clutches of death.” –Agencies

Bollywood tributes pour in for Neeraj Vora

our film industry. Always smiling. Extremely knowledgea­ble about theatre and cinema. Deeply saddened by his demise. We have lost a happy and a very talented man. TUSSHAR KAPOOR: Shocked & saddened to hear of the demise of #Neerajvora ji! Had cast me for Golmaal 1 & directed me in the unreleased Run Bhola Run! RIP sir PARESH RAWAL: Neeraj Vora - The writer n director of Phir Hera Pheri n many hit films is no more...Aum Shanti.

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