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          Amitabh Bachchan in Bhoothnath Returns, the sequel to 2008's hit horror-comedy Bhoothnath. Courtesy B.R. Films

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          30 Rock star Tracy Morgan who is coming to perform in Abu Dhabi. AP Photo/South Beach Comedy Festival 2013, Mitchell Zachs

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          December 09, 2013
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          December 08, 2013
          The cast of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), which is coming back to the UAE. Courtesy Complete Works of Shakespeare

          Reading between the laughter lines

          November 19, 2013
          Video: Anger over Egyptian comedy TV show suspension

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