New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Thanks to US President Barack Obama’s visit, the roads in Mumbai were repaired and Bollywood veteran Anupam Kher is enjoying the smooth rides and quips that Obama should come to India more often.

‘Off to Hyderabad for a performance. Mr. Obama, come at least once a year. (The) Roads were less bumpy. So things can happen if government wishes,’ Anupam posted on his Twitter page.

Obama arrived in Mumbai Saturday with wife Michelle. Sunday afternoon they travelled to the capital and after speding one-and-a-half-day in here, they will leave India Tuesday morning and head to Indonesia.

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Bipasha breaks Australian jinx!

Bollywood beauty Bipasha Basu’s Australia trip has been jinxed, but says she managed to break it this year.

‘I had been trying to plan a holiday in Australia since many years. But due to something or the other, all plans used to get spoilt. This year, I am glad I have been able to break the jinx,’ said Bipasha.

The actress is currently in Brisbane for the initial rehearsals for her first international project – English-French director Roland Joffe’s ‘Singularity’. Earlier this year, she had gone for a 10-day sabbatical with actor boyfriend John Abraham.

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Sophie hits the gym after Diwali

Hitting the gym is bliss for actress Sophie Chaudhary, who had been gorging on sweets during Diwali festivities.

‘Have to admit that I’m glad to be going to the gym! Enough Diwali treats and festivities! It is time to step away from the scale and on to that treadmill,’ Sophie posted on her Twitter page.