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Aamir Khan starrer Hindi film ‘3 Idiots’ has retained its position in the top 10 of the British box office in week two after eclipsing Hollywood’s ‘Avatar’ in Christmas viewing charts.

The total overseas box office takings for the film so far is a record-breaking $10 million.

In Britain, ‘3 Idiots’ has grossed more than 1.115 million pounds ($1.8 million), and as the number one film on Christmas Day, out-grossing ‘Avatar’, producers Reliance BIG Pictures said Wednesday.

The film is Britain’s highest grossing Bollywood film of 2009 and now the highest grossing Indian film ever to release in the US, beating the takings of ‘Om Shanti Om’.

It was an emotional moment for Shah Rukh Khan when he entered Pragati Maidan here Wednesday as it reminded him of his late father and the time he spent with his family here.

‘My childhood was spent here in Pragati Maidan. My father used to have a shop here and when I entered Pragati Maidan (today) after so many years, which is about 30 years now since my father expired, I was very nostalgic and I missed my family… It’s very, very emotional,’ said Shah Rukh.

Dressed in a jet-black buttoned overcoat, the 44-year-old was here to unveil Hyundai’s environment friendly car I10 Electric at the ongoing Auto Expo in Delhi. He is the brand ambassador of the company.

Bollywood heartthrobs and cast of Chance Pe Dance Shahid Kapoor and Genelia D’ Souza unveiled Chance Pe Dance apparel line at Shopper Stop in Mumbai.

Shahid’s subtle look in the film is brought alive with sporty university T-shirts and stylish cargos. The life apparel represents Shahid’s look in the film in natural and clear-cut designs. About his style in the film Shahid says, “Chance Pe Dance’s apparel line is complete in sync with Sameer’s signature style in the movie. It’s great that our millions of fans can now not only enjoy the movie but also have taste of fashion of the movie. We have had a wonderful time making this film and are sure our fans will enjoy the movie as much as its fashion.”

Genelia’s free-spirited fashion is captured in spunky dungaree shorts, vivacious gaucho pants, and overalls in halter silhouettes. Genelia says “I personally loved each and every design that Tina my character wore in the movie. Tina’s fashion is very feminine yet bold and outgoing. The collection inspired by the movie replicates her look with the exact fashion degree. I’m sure our fans will watch the movie and then rush to own a piece of the spirit of Chance Pe Dance.”