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Ace filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt said that his flicks including "Arth", "Zakhm" and "Daddy" were encouraged from his personal experiences of betraying his wife, being an illegitimate child and that of being an alcohol-dependent.

On micro-blogging website Twitter, Bhatt posted, "What people are ashamed of usually makes a good story... I was ashamed of cheating on my wife, of being a child born out of wedlock, of being an alcoholic. These emotions created 'Arth', 'Zakhm' and 'Daddy'."

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has no doubts in saying that his wife and ace actress Aishwarya Rai is very helpful and encouraging life partner.

The loving hubby said, "Aishwarya is very supportive and encouraging. She is a very chilled out person and doesn't take things to heart."

"People ask me if I changed after marriage. But I just say 'Why should I change?' Aishwarya loves me the way I am and married me for the way I am. Then why should I change at all," he added.

The 30-share index Sensex came back to positive terrain in noon trade after a feeble morning session as other Asian markets tumbled over lower consumer confidence data from the US.

The Sensex, which belled the day at 17,476.85, gained 62.07 points at 17,596.16 as against its previous closure at 17,534.09.

At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Nifty was ruling 0.35% up at 5,274.55 as compared to its last closure at 5,256.15.

Broader markets indices remained flat with the BSE midcap index trading 0.07 up and the BSE smallcap index 0.21% higher.

High dosages of caffeine directly boost muscle power and stamina during relatively low-intensity activities.

Researchers from the Coventry University think that their discoveries may have implications for the use of caffeine in sport to perk up performance.

Lead researcher Rob James said, "A very high dosage of caffeine, most likely achieved via tablets, powder or concentrated liquid, is feasible and might prove attractive to a number of athletes wishing to improve their performance."

Vipul Shah was projecting to release his newest venture 'Action Replayy' during Eid or post Diwali, but the megastar Akshay Kumar wants a Diwali release.

Akki called up the director to ask him to decide on a Diwali release although a big franchise movie Golmaal 3 is already planned to release at the same time.

In 2009, Akshay-Lara starrer Blue fell flat after a Diwali release so everyone must have imagined that he would never want the same time of release again.

Guest judges have become a part of reality shows, especially on Sony TV's popular show 'Comedy Circus Ke Superstars'.

Many celebs have made their presence felt on 'Comedy Circus'.

Buzz has it that Sony and Optimystix are chasing well-known Bollywood actor, Boman Irani, to be a special guest in one of the shows.

Media persons tried getting a word from producer Vipul Shah but he was busy attending the launch party of his show 'Papad Pol'.