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Bollywood megastar has often lent his support to causes which demand national attention. One such issue was the concern regarding baby elephant Sunder, who was kept as a ca...

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Rani Mukerji to meet Prince Charles at charity event in London

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Hawaizaada

Critics rating: 1.5 Stars

Cast:  Mithun Chakraborty, Ayushmann Khurrana, Pallavi Sharda.

Direction:...