Veena Malik denies being a spy, cops tell court

Pakistani actress Veena Malik has denied working as a spy for her country's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Delhi Police Tuesday told a court here. The police statement came after a court's order to file an action taken report on a complaint seeking registration of a case against Malik for allegedly spying in India. Metropolitan Magistrate Purva Sareen after taking note of the police report, listed the case for arguments March 2. Mahidul Hassan, Imam of a mosque in south Delhi's Jamia Nagar, in his complaint alleged that she was working for the ISI after Malik's purported photograph was published on a magazine cover with an "ISI" tattoo on her arm. Hassan's advocate requested the court to lodge a sedition case against the Pakistani...

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Anarkali Disco Chali puts pressure on Malaika, Farah

Choreographer-director Farah Khan says she and Malaika Arora were under a lot of pressure while shooting for the song 'Anarkali disco chali' for 'Housefull 2' because so far their team has been hugely successful. The 47-year-old has choreographed the song for her brother Sajid Khan's directorial venture 'Housefull 2', which is being produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. 'I think Malaika and me have a track record. We have done three (hit) songs together and all three of them have been very successful, so there was a lot of pressure. The song Sajid and Nadiadwala had given was 'Anarkali disco chali', which was a different take for both of us,' Farah said at a promotional event for 'Housefull 2'. 'I hope that this song keeps our track record because...

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Kareena Kapoor to turn director?

Apparently Karan Johar will give the actress her own project to direct after she impressed him with her behind-the-scene skills in his latest production. If the buzz is to be believed, Kareena Kapoor may soon direct a film for Dharma Productions. In fact, producer Karan Johar might give her a project after her marriage to Saif Ali Khan. Apparently, Bebo's involvement with behind-the-camera activities started with Agent Vinod. By the time she came to Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, she was not just curious about scripting, editing, mixing and background music, she was almost an assistant director on the sets. A source from the production house says, "Kareena and Karan are like soul siblings. She discusses a lot of ideas with him. And she also got to...

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London Paris New York

Starring: Ali Zafar and Aditi Rao Hydari Directed By: Anu Menon Produced By: Shrishti Arya & Goldie Behl London Paris New York is a film that captures the angst of the twenties, the most dramatic period of one's life - when you have to find a career; you have your first significant relationship and most importantly form your identity in this world. This is story about Lalitha, a middle class south Indian girl from Chembur (an eastern suburb in mumbai) who is on her way to New York to study politics with full scholarship, and Nikhil, a punjabi, rich kid from Bandra (a posh western suburb of Mumbai - read new money) who is going to study Film Making in London on 100% dad's money. They decide to hangout together one evening in Lonsdon...

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Ek Deewana Tha

Sachin is a regular guy-22 year old engineering graduate from a middle class family in Mumbai who is in love with the world of cinema. As a struggler in the film industry-where his long days are filled with waiting and then some more waiting, surviving on his father’s pocket money and desperately trying to make an entry into any of the main film camps-there is nothing that makes each day worth looking forward to. And that’s when he sees Jessie, and it is love at first sight for him. Jessie is beautiful, elegant, smart and classy. But Jessie is not that simple. Jessie belongs to an orthodox Malayali Christian family where watching movies, partying or falling in love are completely taboo. While Sachin battles with the idea of someone like...

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RA.One

Music Directors: Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani Lyricists: Vishal Dadlani, Niranjan Iyengar, Kumaar, Panchhi Jalonvi, Anvita Dutt and Anubhav Sinha Singers: Akon, Hamsika Iyer, Shafqat Amanat Ali, Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani, Clinton Cerejo's Choir, Shruti Pathak, Nandini Srikar, The Prague Philharmonic Choir, Sidd Coutto and Sukhwinder Singh Rating: *** 1/2 Shah Rukh Khan's "RA.One" has been generating curiosity since beginning and expectations have been high from its music as well. The album of the film lives up to the expectations, thanks to composers Vishal-Shekhar for packing a musical punch for the sci-fi movie. The film offers 14 tracks, including remix versions and theme tracks. It starts on a rocking note with the...

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Love Breakups Zindagi

Music Directors: Salim and Sulaiman Merchant Lyricist: Javed Akhtar Singers: Salim Merchant, Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, Shradha Pandit, Shafqat Amanat Ali and Shruti Pathak Rating: ***1/2 The music of "Love Breakups Zindagi" is a testimony of its theme and feel and hence comprises songs revolving around the three words, love, break-up and zindagi (life). Salim-Sulaiman's compositions don't surprise anyone, but neither do they disappoint. The album has four originals and one remix track. The first song of the album "Rozanna", enthusiastically crooned by Salim Merchant, is characterised by a pleasing acoustic beginning. An instantly likeable, candy floss and positive song, "Rozanna" is moderately paced and gets you hooked, especially...

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