Pakistan bans Feroz Khan!!

Pakistan Thursday blacklisted Indian actor Feroz Khan following his allegedly objectionable remarks about the country and its people last month. Pakistan's high commission in India and foreign and interior ministries have been directed not to issue a Pakistani visa to Khan. The Bollywood star, while attending a party at the premiere of the Indian film "Taj Mahal" in Lahore on April 26, had made controversial remarks. "Pakistan was made in the name of Islam but look how the Muslims here are killing one another. Have you ever heard of a Hindu killing a Muslim in the secular state of India?" He was quoted as saying by the Pakistani media. Khan had also got into a scuffle with Sakre Aalam who was anchoring the party. The Pakistani anchor Sakre Aalam asked Manisha Koirala a question. When she hesitated before replying, the anchor remarked in zest, "Madam you are trembling so let me change the subject." The hot-blooded Feroz Khan immediately took up for Manisha and began abusing Aalam. He was apparently heard saying, "I'll bash you up if you don't apologise to Manisha." Mahesh Bhatt, Pehlaj Nihlani and Shatrughan Sinha, all part of the Indian team at the party, had then apologised on Khan's behalf. Later, Khan, however, said: "Believe me, I did not say anything against Pakistan. I am a Muslim and love Pakistan as much as I love India and that is why I am planning to shoot a movie in Pakistan in the near future which would be a co-production". While Bollywood films and stars have a lot of fan following in the country, there has been a virtual ban since 1965 against release of Indian films in Pakisthan. Pakistan, however, permitted Akbar Khan's 'Taj Mahal' and K. Asif's 'Mughal-E-Azam' to be released in the country last month.

Amrita refuses to do love-making scene with brother-in-law!!

Amrita Arora has opted out of director Deepak Bahry's forthcoming film starring Arbaaz Khan and Zulfi Sayed in the lead. And this time the reason cited is not the usual date problem. Amrita said that she was asked to do love-making scenes with brother-in-law Arbaaz Khan in the film which made her walk out of the film. Tha ctress said that since love making scenes are an integral part of the film and she wasn't comfortable doing them with her brother-in-law Arbaaz Khan, it was best that she was not a part of the film. Amrita further explains that the filmmaker didn't inform her about the love-making scenes when she was given a narration and if she would have known that, she would have never agreed to do the role. However filmmaker Deepak Bahry has different story to say. He claims that there were date problems on both sides. Amrita didn't have immediate dates and he wanted to kick start the film very soon. He also adds that the film is not vulgar but is a story about a heroine's vendetta.

Sushmita teams up with Imran Khan!!

Reports say that Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen has teamed up with former Pakistani cricket captain Imran Khan to raise funds for his cancer hospital in Karachi. It was reported that Imran Khan personally invited her to Pakistan for the same. Bollywood stars are known to support some social cause or the other. Actor Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan have spread awareness for polio. Actress Shabana Azami supported for AIDS awareness cause. Recently Actor Aamir Khan has stirred up quite a controversy for supporting the Narmada Bachao Andolan.

Diana Hayden to host Sports awards!!

Former Miss World Diana Hayden is packing her bags and is off to Barcelona to host the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards. Alongside her will be none other than tennis legend Boris Becker who will be co-hosting with her. Diana is ecstatic that she will be representing India on a global platform and is looking forward to meeting Boris Becker before the awards. Diana had last gone to Spain four years ago when she was invited to open a fashion show there. The awards are slated to be held on May 22.

Hrishitaa Bhatt :: Too many cameo's!!

Vikram Bhatt's Ankahee is a film revolving around the life of a man played by Aftab Shivdasani having an extra marital affair with Esha Deol. Hrishitaa Bhatt has done a cameo in the film. Surprisingly, she plays the role of Aftab's daughter in the film to whom he narrates his life story. This is the second time that Hrishitaa has done a special appearance. The last time she was seen in Subhash Ghai's Kisna. Says the actress that since she knows Vikram Bhatt and Rangita Nandy very well, she couldn't deny the offer made by them for the cameo in Ankahee.

Aamir open to Pakistani film!1

In a recent interview on the BBC Asian Network, Gagan Grewal, Aamir revealed that he would be very keen to act in Pakistani films, provided he was offered the right script. 'There's a lot of talent both in India and Pakistan,' said Aamir. 'I think the talent in both these two countries should come together and entertain the world audience. If the right offer and opportunity comes my way, I'd love to do a movie in Pakistan.' Indian films have been banned in Pakistan since 1965, but recently a few Bollywood films have been released in theatres there.