Lara, Deepika bond over shopping (Film Snippets)

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Deepika Padukone and Lara Dutta bonded well on the sets of 'Housefull', thanks to their common love for shopping. And it has got them closer off the sets.

While shooting in London for 'Housefull', Lara and Deepika would often take off to have some uninterrupted shopping time.

'Lara was familiar with London and since she and Deepika shared a great rapport, she would often take Deepika for the local sales,' said a source.

'We also came to hear that both Deepika and Lara spent a bomb shopping in London but in the bargain became great friends,' added the source.

Eros International and Sajid Nadiadwala's 'Housefull' also stars Akshay Kumar, Jiah Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and Arjun Rampal.

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Saroj Khan finds kids easier to work with

Ace choreographer Saroj Khan, who has made almost all top Bollywood celebrities dance on her tunes, says children are easier to work with.

'I feel it's easier to work with children as they are more obedient and grasp quickly. They are full of energy and never say no. They give in their best shot,' Khan told IANS.

The 61-year-old will soon judge a children's dance reality show 'Chak Dhoon Dhoom' on TV Channel Colors.

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Aarya Babbar's Punjabi film to premiere at Dallas

Actor Aarya Babbar, who has been part of films like 'Guru' and 'Jail', will be attending the Dallas International Film Festival where his Punjabi film 'Virsa' will be premiered.

'Virsa', also starring Pakistani actress Mehreen Raheal, will be screened alongside Hollywood films like 'The Jones' starring Demi Moore and David Duchovony.

'Our film is being showcased at the Dallas International Film Festival amidst great film personalities. It's an amazing feeling as it's for the first time a Punjabi film has received such a huge and appreciative platform,' said Aarya.

The movie will be premiered Saturday at the Magnolia Theatre.