70th b'day just another day for me: Big B

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) There is a huge buzz around Amitabh Bachchan's 70th birthday, which falls Oct 11, but for the megastar, it's "just another day".

"A million interviews, a million good wishes and a million desires of continuance... birthdays at 70 seem special to some. Just another day for me," tweeted the 69-year-old veteran.

These days, he is busy meeting mediapersons for interviews, sharing insights and experiences of his life. Big plans are in store for his birthday, and his wife Jaya Bachchan, has reportedly planned each part of the celebrations including painting and poster exhibitions.

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'Jayanta Bhai Ki Luv Story' to release Valentine's Day

Vivek Oberoi-starrer "Jayanta Bhai Ki Luv Story" will add spice to the season of love with its release on Valentine's Day next year.

The movie, which also features Neha Sharma, has been scheduled for the special day especially in tune with its romantic comedy theme.

"We are happy to announce our next venture 'Jayanta Bhai Ki Luv Story' will release Feb 14, 2013. Since the film is a heartwarming gangster's love story, we found Valentine's Day to be ideal for the release of the film," producer Kumar Taurani said in a statement.

The light-hearted comedy is directed by Vinnil Markan.

Describing the movie, he said: "(It is) a film about how we fall in love unknowingly with people we least expect to. It isn't a westernised clone but a true Indian rom-com that's light hearted, sensitive and entertaining".

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SRK high on kids' compliments

Shah Rukh Khan likes to work round the clock and the superstar loves to get compliments for his energy levels.

"Young kids at 4 a.m. stop me on the road and say they respect me for my energy. For a moment I thought will go and party with them, then didn't. Next time," the 46-year-old tweeted.

Shah Rukh will be back in his romantic avatar with Yash Chopra's "Jab Tak Hai Jaan", in which he romances two ladies - Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma. The film releases on Diwali, Nov 13.

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