Batman celebrates 75th birthday

Iconic comic book character ‘Batman’ celebrates his 75th birthday with an exhibition of props and memorabilia from all seven films on the lot of Warner Bros. in Burbank, California.

All the world´s a stage for Shakespeare´s 450th birthday

LONDON: William Shakespeare´s plays are to be performed in mid-air as Britain celebrates the 450th anniversary of his birth this week, while a tour of "Hamlet" aims to reach every country on Earth.

Shakespeare, the English language´s greatest playwright, was baptised on April 26, 1564, and his birthday is traditionally observed on April 23.

The anniversary is being marked with attempts to bring the legendary bard to fresh audiences and capitalise on one of Britain´s best cultural exports.

The Reduced Shakespeare Company comic troupe was to attempt to set a world record on Wednesday by performing a one-hour version of his complete works at 37,000 feet (11,300 metres).

They were to perform on an easyJet flight from London to Verona in Italy -- where some of Shakespeare´s plays were set.

Back on the ground, the Royal Shakespeare Company was to launch a fireworks display from the roof of their theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare´s home town, to mark his birthday after Wednesday night´s performance of "Henry IV, Part 1".Shakespeare´s Globe, the re-creation of his wooden theatre on the banks of the River Thames in London, is launching a two-year tour of "Hamlet" that will take in around 200 countries.

Naeem Hayat is one of two actors who will play the title role, reciting the tragedy´s "To be or not to be" soliloquy, one of the most famous passages in the English language.

"´Hamlet´ as a story is such a beautiful, human story full of discovery and humanity, people will be able to relate to it regardless of where we are and what language they speak," the Londoner told AFP.

The tour begins Wednesday at The Globe, and will finish with a performance at Elsinore Castle in Denmark -- where the tale of deferred revenge is set.

In between, it will play in national theatres, on the beach in Nauru and the Bahamas; in Greek and Roman amphitheatres; on a roundabout in Romania, and will inaugurate Poland´s Gdansk Shakespeare Theatre.

It will also play in a Lithuanian royal palace; in the main square in Marrakesh; in Norway´s Tromso, north of the Arctic Circle; and at a theatre built into the rainforests of St Lucia.- More recognised than queen -

Kapil to celebrate his birthday with Amitabh Bachchan?

While there were reports speculating about the appearance of Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan on Sunil 'Gutthi' Grover's show, Mad In India, other reports claims comedian Kapil Sharma of 'Comedy Nights with Kapil' still has the one-up.

Read: Amitabh Bachchan to appear on Comedy Nights with Kapil

According to a leading daily, come April 2, Amitabh 'Shahenshah' Bachchan will pay a visit to the funny man on his popular show. What makes it a double win for Kapil is the fact that April 2 is also his birthday. What more could one ask for?

Preeti Simoes, creative director of the show has reportedly confirmed the development saying they've recently shot the promos for the show. Big B was reportedly glad to know about Kapil's birthday, and we suspect a little celebration along the lines of 'Party Toh Banti Hai' from Bhootnath Returns.

Aditya Chopra to celebrate Rani Mukerji's birthday

Aditya Chopra and  Rani Mukerji

 

Actor Rani Mukerji, who celebrates her 36th birthday on March 21st, will be partying with alleged beau Aditya Chopra. In fact, rumour has it that Aditya has planned a surprise party for his lady love.

Till now Aditya and Rani have kept their relationship under wraps, till recently when rumours of them planning a destination wedding in Rajasthan surfaced again. In fact Rani was also spotted wearing a huge solitaire on her ring finger sparking speculations of engagement with Adi. However, the news was denied by Aditya's younger brother actor Uday Chopra.

In the meanwhile Adi is preparing for the birthday bash while Rani herself is shooting for her latest film Mardaani in Delhi.

Mardaani is produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Pradeep Sircar.

Birthday Special: Aamir Khan's MOST popular dialogues

As Aamir Khan turns 49 on March 14, we look at some of  his most popular dialogues over the years.

Aamir Khan has a way with words.

Whether he’s proposing to his ladylove on screen, selling a can of Coke or guilt tripping us into waking up early on a Sunday morning to catch his social chat show, Satymev Jayate, there’s simply no ignoring the star of record-breaking blockbusters like Ghajini, 3 Idiots and Dhoom 3.

Bollywood’s most reliable celebrity turns 49 on March 14. And we’re celebrating the occasion by listing 15 of his most memorable movie lines. Don’t forget to share your favourites in the message board below.

Dhoom 3

'Circus-wala hoon, sirf aankhon ko nahi maut ko dhoka dete hoon. Roz.'

Aamir Khan checkmates his unsuspecting opponent during Dhoom 3’s pre-climatic twist with smug logic that’s hard to beat, especially when the guy at the receiving end happens to be Abhishek Bachchan.