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The 1982 film had music by Jagjit Singh and beautiful songs like Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar and Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho. Directed by Mahesh Bhatt, Arth starred Shabana Azmi, Smita Patil and Kulbhushan Kharbanda in lead roles...

Karachi, August 19: Lollywood star Meera has claimed that 'Ishq Khuda', which failed miserably at multiplexes but did rather well at single-screen cinemas, has been her best flick till now.

Meera said that the film has acted as a medium to restore confidence and faith in herself and her acting career, the Express Tribune reported.

The 'Nazar' actress said that she was reaching a point where she thought that it would be her last film, but as the film has done well and brought her interest back, she hopes to get more work. (Ani)...

Mumbai, June 18: Pakistani actress Meera, who debuted in Hindi films with 2004 movie "Nazar", says she believes in competition and wants to compete with Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra.

"I hope I get to do many more good films and I want to compete with A-list actresses in Bollywood. I want to compete with Priyanka Chopra and I would also like to share the screen space with her. This will give me an opportunity to prove myself and the audience can see the other side of me," Meera told Ians.

"I believe in competition and competition allows a person to prove his or her talent," added the actress, currently busy promoting her forthcoming.

Mumbai, June 17: Pakistani actress Meera wants to sort out issues with "Bhadaas" producer-director Ajay Yadav who had reportedly filed a case of non-cooperation against her when she refused to dub for the psychological thriller. Keen to kiss and make up, she is here for the film's promotion.

"There was some misunderstanding and I had informed the director earlier that I can't be here in May as I had other commitments. I want to solve the court issues and want to stay away from it," Meera, who made her Bollywood debut with Soni Razdan's 2005 movie "Nazar", told Ians.

Produced under the banner of Serene Films, "Bhadaas" has Meera.

Mumbai, May 15: Director-producer Ajay Yadav regrets his decision to rope in Pakistani actress Meera for his project "Bhadaas" and rues that she has back-stabbed him by refusing to promote the movie.

"Forget about the promotions, she hasn't even compeleted the film. She didn't even come for the dubbing," Yadav told Ians.

"She has back-stabbed us and now when I called her for the promotions, she said she will not promote as she is busy with some other work. She said you go ahead and release the film and that she will not come for promotions," added the filmmaker.

Meera made her Bollywood debut with Soni Razdan's 2005 movie "Nazar" and after that she featured in "Kasak", but none could impress the box office.

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New Delhi, Feb 27: Pakistani actress Meera, who made her Bollywood debut in Mahesh Bhatt's "Nazar", will step into the shoes of legendary Meena Kumari for the "Pakeezah" remake.

The film was first made in 1972 by late director Kamal Amrohi and now his son Tajdar Amrohi is producing the remake.

"It is a divine feeling. I cannot define it in words," Meera said in a statment.

"I simply loved Meena Kumariji in the film. It has always played again and again in my mind. I came to India with the dream of wanting to essay the same immortal role some day. And when Tajdar saab gave the nod, I was simply too overwhelmed," she added.

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With films drawing inspiration from real life situations and circumstances, we hear that Soni Razdan will soon be making her next film which is based on the Nanavati murder case. Soni whose earlier attempt at direction with Pakistani actress Meera, Ashmit Patel and Koel Purie, titled Nazar, failed to make an impact, will again be holding the directorial reins. The film in question will be produced by Pooja Bhatt's Fisheye Network and Dino Morea's Clockwork Films. As for the story, the murder case falls in the category of killing for love, when in 1959 Km Nanavati, was tried for the murder of Prem Ahuja, his wife's lover. Currently, in the process of scripting, it is learnt that the casting for the film is scheduled to begin soon. The story is being penned by Mahesh Bhatt, Selina Sheth and Soni Razdan.

Actor Ashmit Patel, who earlier starred with Pakistani superstar Meera in Mahesh Bhatt's Nazar, is reported to have reached Fiji islands with his Pakistani starlet 'friend' Veena Malik to shoot their upcoming film Supermodel, this week. According to a report in Fiji's daily, Supermodel will be shot mainly in Nadi ù around Denarau Island at various scenic locations, and will also use a number of Fiji locals for the film's shoot. The media has been speculating a lot about th...

Fiji, April 21: Actor Ashmit Patel, who earlier starred with Pakistani superstar Meera in Mahesh Bhatt’s Nazar is reported to have reached Fiji islands with his Pakistani starlet ‘friend’ Veena Malik to shoot their upcoming film Supermodel, this week.

According to a report in Fiji Times, Supermodel will be shot mainly in Nadi ù around Denarau Island in hotels, homes, bars, at the airport, beaches and at various scenic locations, and also use a number of Fiji locals for the film’s shoot.

Before her controversial shoot for the Indian version of FHM magazine,.

Actress Meera who has often been hailed as the Aishwarya Rai of Pakistan and voted one of the most beautiful girls of South Asia, has also been termed the most eligible bachelorette of her country by its media.A superstar in her country, Meera made her Bollywood debut opposite Ashmit Patel in Mahesh.s Bhatt.s Nazar, followed by a few other movies, before she took a sabbatical. Mired in scandals and controversies of all sorts, Meera.s life has always been a rollercoaster ride. But the actress has now planed a turnaround!Creating a flurry of sorts in her home country, she has announced plans of quitting Lollywood (the Pakistan film industry) and begin a second innings in Bollywood. To find out what.s on her mind, we called on her India publicist Dale Bhagwagar, but he was unavailable for comment.Meanwhile, Meera has even said, she doesn.t mind competing with Aishwarya Rai,...

Lahore, Feb 6: With confirmed reports about actress Meera getting married to a Pakistani-Amercian pilot Naveed Pervez, rumours are rife that she might quit acting for good.

Meera’s contribution and success in Pakistani cinema has been humongous and for years, she has reigned at the top of the filmmaking industry there. So much so, that she has been touted the ‘Aishwarya Rai of Pakistan’.

She tried her luck at Bollywood with Mahesh Bhatt’s film Nazar. But the failed debut film has since remained her only significant achievement in Hindi cinema.

Though her career refused to take off in a big way in India, her.

With confirmed reports about actress Meera getting married to a Pakistani-Amercian pilot Naveed Pervez, rumours are rife that she might quit acting for good.Meera.s contribution and success in Pakistani cinema has been humongous and for years, she has reigned at the top of the filmmaking industry there. So much so, that she has been touted the .Aishwarya Rai of Pakistan..She tried her luck at Bollywood with Mahesh Bhatt.s film Nazar. But the failed debut film has since remained her only significant achievement in Hindi cinema.Though her career refused to take off in a big way in India, her dramatic antics and various controversies have always kept the Hindi filmgoers amused and entertained. If she calls it quits, it will surely be a loss to the Pakistani film industry as well as the Bollywood grapevine.The actress has already admitted that her engagement ceremony would be held this month in Lahore.

New Delhi, Jan 22: Pakistani actress Meera has displayed her animal lover side by adopting two newborn deer calves from Lahore zoo.

According to The News International, the baby deer will stay in the zoo but she will bear their financial burden.

Meera had grabbed the headlines when she did a kissing scene in Mahesh Bhatt's movie 'Nazar', for which she even received death threats in her country.

However, she stood her ground and said that she is an actress and hadn't done anything wrong. There were also rumours of her being fined for kissing in a Bollywood movie. (Ani)...

Pakistani actress Meera who hit infamy in India, starting with controversies surrounding her debut film Nazar, is in trouble once again, this time in her home country. Income tax officials in Pakistan, are learnt to have sealed the house of the renowned actress, located in a posh residential area, for not paying property tax. According to reports quoting the It department there, the actress has defaulted in paying Rs 1,07,000/- of tax, despite many notices. A source claimed that Meera had rented the said house out to a family, and inspite of collecting the rent regularly, never bothered to pay the tax. “Meera has always been controv...

Lahore, Oct 28: Pakistani actress Meera who hit infamy in India, starting with controversies surrounding her debut film Nazar, is in trouble once again, this time in her home country.

Income tax officials in Pakistan, are learnt to have sealed the house of the renowned actress, located in a posh residential area, for not paying property tax.

According to reports quoting the It department there, the actress has defaulted in paying Rs 1,07,000/- of tax, despite many notices. A source claimed that Meera had rented the said house out to a family, and inspite of collecting the rent regularly, never bothered to pay the tax.

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Pakistani actress Meera who hit infamy in India, starting with controversies surrounding her debut film Nazar, is in trouble once again, this time in her home country.Income tax officials in Pakistan, are learnt to have sealed the house of the renowned actress, located in a posh residential area, for not paying property tax.According to reports quoting the It department there, the actress has defaulted in paying Rs 1,07,000/- of tax, despite many notices. A source claimed that Meera had rented the said house out to a family, and inspite of collecting the rent regularly, never bothered to pay the tax..Meera has always been controversy.s favourite child. But she is also a brave girl and a fighter. She has learnt to face life and come out of the most difficult situations with time,. said her India publicist Dale Bhagwagar, adding that the actress is expected to visit...

Mahesh Bhatt has unveiled details of forthcoming Australian reality TV show Bollywood Star. The winner of the programme will get the opportunity to feature in one of the producer-director's film projects. A 2004 UK version of the Bollywood Star format also gave the winning finalist the chance to appear in a Bhatt project. Series winner Rupak Mann made her Hindi film debut with Ashmit Patel and Koel Puri in Nazar, but has not acted in Indian cinema since. UK model-turned-actress Hazel went on to have more (more)...

Meera, the Pakistani actress who shot to fame with the Mahesh Bhatt produced film Nazar, followed by Rajiv Babbar's Kasak, has bounced back in the news! The actress plans to make a grand comeback in Bollywood, but not before she ruffles a few feathers in tinsel town. At the receiving end is none other than her self-confessed mentor Mahesh Bhatt, whom she 'blames' for her sudden departure to Pakistan, post her debut in Bollywood. Meera said that it was not her decision to stop doing films, but says that she was asked to leave India by Maheshji. He did not like her being famous and interacting with other directors. Post that, she even alleged that Mahesh Bhatt was possessive and physically abusive, and that it was him who made her leave Bollywood and didn't let her come back. Mahesh Bhatt on the other hand has a different story to tell.

Pakistani actress Meera who debuted with Mahesh Bhatt’s banner opposite Ashmit Patel in ‘Nazar’ charges Mahesh Bhatt of physically and mentally abusing her. She claimed that Mahesh Bhatt who has been a Godfather to her slapped her when she wanted to work with other filmmakers. The actress has also said that Mahesh Bhatt slapped her when she expressed her desire to meet filmmaker Subhash Ghai. “He wanted me to only stick to his banner. One night, I had to meet Subhash Ghai at a hotel. Jab maine Maheshji ko kaha, toh woh bahut furious hue aur mujh par bahut chillaye, aur unhone mujhe do teen thappad bhi mare (When I...

Pakistani actress Meera, who made her Bollywood debut with Mahesh Bhatt’s ‘Nazar’, is planning to venture into production and wants to make a film with an Indian cast and crew.

‘I am planning to make a film where I am planning to cast Rani Mukerji or Salman Khan or Madhuri Dixit,’ Meera told Ians. She is currently shooting for her new film ‘Om Allah’.

Pakistani actress Meera, who made her Bollywood debut with Mahesh Bhatt's "Nazar", is planning to venture into production and wants to make a film with an Indian cast and crew."I am planning to make a film where I am planning to cast Rani Mukerji or Salman Khan or Madhuri Dixit," Meera told Ians. She is currently shooting for her new film "Om Allah" in India."My film will have the complete cast and technical staff from India," she added.

August 11, 2010: Bollywood dudes not only display, sometimes topless a la Salman Khan, muscle power and romance their heroines on the Swiss Alps on screen but they also believe in living life to their fullest off screen. Shaheen Raaj recently cornered Bollywood actor Ashmit Patel in his own chill out zone. He had almost disappeared into oblivion since three years after doing films like Inteha, Daag, Murder, Nazar, Silsilay, Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana, Fight Club et al. He has resurfaced again this time busy shooting for two English films American Empire and Florida Road.

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Even as the Indian and Pakistani governments undertake measures to build the "trust deficit" between their peoples, a parallel movement to increase bonhomie between the two traditional rivals is taking place on television.

Indian filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has been roped in to play host in a chat show, which will air on Pakistani television channel Hum TV. The show is named "Straight Talk with Mahesh Bhatt."

The show is being produced by Sevy Ali, who has previously produced a film, Nazar, which was an India-Pakistan venture directed by Bhatt. Speaking to television show Mid-Day, Ali said, "This will be the first time an Indian personality will interview top Pakistani figures. It's not a normal chat show but in an interview format."

Bhatt is set to interview Pakistani figures such as cricket stars Imran Khan, Javed Miandad and Wasim Akram. He will also have an opportunity to tête-à-tête with political personalities...

Karachi, Jan 12 (Ians) Pakistani actress Meera was stopped at Karachi airport on Tuesday for possessing two passports, a media report said.

Meera had arrived at Karachi airport from America via Dubai, Geo TV reported, adding that the the Federal Investigation Agency (Fia) had seized both passports and sent them to its headquarters in Islamabad.

“Meera is under investigation,” the channel said, without specifying whether she had been detained.

Meera had come into prominence when she appeared in the Bollywood film “Nazar” in 2005. Meera was paired opposite Ashmit.

If Pakistani actress Meera is to be believed, she is under deep stress and facing trouble. Again! Over the weekend gone by, she was in for a rude shock when someone, who claimed to be her husband, tried to force his way into her house. The incident happened in Lahore, Pakistan, where Meera is currently stationed. Though the man wasn't eventually successful in his attempt, a terrified Meera immediately called up her mentor in Bollywood, Mahesh Bhatt, and cried for help. Confirms Mahesh Bhatt, "Yes, Meera did call from Lahore. Some guy claiming to be her husband tried to break into her home and kill her! She needs help." Incidentally it was Mahesh Bhatt, who along with Mukesh Bhatt, had launched her as an actor in Bollywood with Nazar (2005) which was directed by Soni Razdan. Meera was paired opposite Ashmit Patel in the film that had failed at the box office.

If Pakistani actress Meera is to be believed, she is under deep stress and facing trouble. Again! Over the weekend gone by, she was in for a rude shock when someone, who claimed to be her husband, tried to force his way into her house. The incident happened in Lahore, Pakistan, where Meera is currently stationed. Though the man wasn't eventually successful in his attempt, a terrified Meera immediately called up her mentor in Bollywood, Mahesh Bhatt, and cried for help. Confirms Mahesh Bhatt, "Yes, Meera did call from Lahore. Some guy claiming to be her husband tried to break into her home and kill her! She needs help." Incidentally it was Mahesh Bhatt, who along with Mukesh Bhatt, had launched her as an actor in Bollywood with Nazar (2005) which was directed by Soni Razdan. Meera was paired opposite Ashmit Patel in the film that had failed at the box office.

Actor Ashmit Patel started his Bollywood journey in year 2003 with film “Inteha”. Soon after that range of films were released, from Murder to Fight Club, Banaras, Dil Diya Hain, Nazar and many more. He is all set to mark his success with upcoming film “Toss”. In recent conversation with the media, he briefed everyone about the making of the film, his experience, story of the film and his role. “Toss-a flip of destiny” is presented by Knox Entertainment and is produced by Mukesh. D. Ramani. The film is directed and written by Ramesh Khatkar.

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There aren't too many film projects that Neena Gupta has picked over the years gone by. In fact her last notable performance was more than 15 years back in Khalnayak (1993) when she created history with 'Choli Ke Peeche'. The film had starred Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit in principal roles. Now Neena Gupta takes a generation leap and will be seen in a film which stars Upen Patel and debutant Esha Gupta in the lead. Titled Hum Aap Aur Pyaar, the film will mark a comeback for Neena Gupta who was last seen in a small role in the forgettable Nazar (2005)....