Arshad Warsi loves Goa for its slow pace

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) If there is one place Bollywood funny man Arshad Warsi just loves to visit and relax in, it is Goa.

"When it comes to relaxing, it is just Goa for Arshad Warsi. He loves the slow lethargic pace of the place. Arshad relishes sea food too. He is crazy about Goan food," said a friend close to the "Munnabhai M.B.B.S." actor.

According to Arshad's friends, the actor is a frequent traveller to Goa and the moment he comes to know that he can take a break from work, he packs his bags and heads off to Goa with his wife Maria Goretti and kids.

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Neha Dhupia taking squash lessons

Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia is a sports freak. After being an avid audience at the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, the model-turned-actress has started taking squash lessons.

"Squash is the latest sport that has caught Neha's interest. She is being trained by

a coach and she is thoroughly enjoying playing the game," said a friend close to the actress.

"Neha used to actively participate in all the sports activities during her school and college days. She is a good swimmer. She also good at playing tennis and cricket," the friend added.

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Stand-up comedian Vir Das signs for Yash Raj's next movie

Popular stand-up comedian Vir Das, who was seen in "Mumbai Salsa", has bagged a role in Yash Raj Films' next project to be directed by actor Parmeet Sethi.

Vir will star alongside Shahid Kapur and Anushka Sharma in Parmeet's directorial debut. Apart from that, he will also be seen in Imran Khan-starrer "Delhi Belly" and says that he is happy that his capacity as an actor is being noticed in the industry.

"I guess my potential as an actor is being noticed and appreciated now. I try to showcase my art through stand up comedy, acting, music or just writing," Das said in a press release.

"This is just the beginning for me. I am new in this industry and I am learning from everyone," he added.

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