Mumbai, Dec 2 (IANS) She is usually critical of actors and filmmakers, but columnist and novelist Shoba De is all praise for Vidya Balan’s ‘Ooh la la’ performance in ‘The Dirty Picture’.

‘Ooh-la-la Silk Balan secures her place at every 2012 award function. So does Naseer’Lechy’uddin as ‘Surya’. Dirty? Make that ‘filthy’!’ De posted on social networking site Twitter.

Vidya has recieved positive reviews for her portrayal of a 1980s’ dancing star in the Ekta Kapoor film, in which she features opposite Tusshar Kapoor, Emraan Hashmi and Naseeruddin Shah.

The story is said to have been inspired by the life of southern sex siren Silk Smitha, hence, De refers to Vidya as ‘Silk Balan’, in appreciation of her work.

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Moroccon tunes are music to SRK’s ears

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is excited about travelling to Morocco, as he loves the local music there.

‘On way to Morocco…always have. Had this desire to go there. Looking forward to getting some local music…have always liked it,’ tweeted Shah Rukh.

After his mega-production ‘RA.One’, now Shah Rukh will be seen in Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Don 2: The King Is Back’.

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Nigaar not interested in desi boys!

Nigaar Khan, who is currently being seen with her sister Gauahar Khan on UTV Bindass’ reality show ‘Khan Sisters’, has a unique fascination – the dusky girl has a soft spot for firangs!

Nigaar’s ideal man should be a tall and a handsome foreigner, informs a source.

This fascination of hers is not hidden from her near and dear, who tease her equally about her firang fixation.

While shooting for the ‘Khan Sisters’, the crew got to know about her choice from her family members. Nigaar will herself admit it too on the show soon!