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Rajni Sir flattered me again & again by passing comment on my Tamil - Aishwarya

Tuesday, September 28, 2010
 
Coming a bit late but filled with all the grace,Bollywood’s most beautiful alive Aishwarya Rai Bachchan speaks with Vishal Verma about her film ‘Robot’ with the Asian Superstar Rajnikant, her experience, and what makes her top the Indian film industry list of the most reckoning actress and much more…
 
You are an exception, you get more and more work as a leading lady after marriage?
I never really worried what would happen if I get married, I choose acting as a profession and never viewed my role whether I should be doing this or doing that, whether I should do this later, I never said that ‘hey I am just out from college give me four songs and miniskirts to jump around, I need a girlie role or a mature role for that matter’. It’s the director’s vision of what they see in me. Ashutosh used to joke during Jodha Akbar, he used to say in first poster I put Aishwarya Rai in the next I put Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. I have worked with both (laughs). Nobody came to me and said ‘hey you are now married now what to do’.

Ramu, Ashutosh, Mani Sir, Sanjay, Shankar all had their vision about what role would suit me. I never had a mind set and thankfully I met likeminded people otherwise it would have been difficult to work. Shankar had this idea ten years back and he came back to me for this role. I would love to do role of my age and having said that I am thank full for all the directors for keeping the faith in me.
What the secret that makes you top the Indian film industry most reckoning list of actress?
Thank you very much. I am an actor and my directors cast me. I am the same girl who did ‘Iruvar’ and didn’t say I need four songs and in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, they gave me the Best Actress Award. I didn’t made a jig by saying that I am not the age to play the role of a women who is madly in love with someone gets married to a another man and undergoes a transformation where she understands the values of marriage. My career graph makes a statement and I am thankful to everyone for that. I am happy with the choices I had made and by doing that I am not deflating others choice.
So what’s your role in Robot?
I play Sana a live wire character in this film and I’m glad to be a part of a full fledge commercial movie, my previous films where entertaining but not an out and out commercial as this one.
Do you believe Robot can be real?
We do have an image in mind since childhood about Robots who can do things for us. But here Shankar has redefined Robot through the medium of cinema and made him into a character having human traits so you start developing feelings for this Robot and Sana feels the same for this Robot in the film.
So who’s romancing whom in ‘Robot?
(laughs) For that you will have to watch the movie to find out who’s romancing me and whom I am romancing.
Rajni Sir thanked you publicly for being his heroine in the film, what’s your reaction?
It’s a pleasure and honour to work with such a legendary actor. Rajni Sir thanked me in public and by doing so he humbly and humorously answered all the questions that where arising regarding the cast and those which would have come to anyone’s mind. It’s being a memorable experience to work with such a personality. Rajni Sir is very demanding as a professional and a very humble human being.
You have worked with Shankar before in Jeans, what are his strong points?
Shankar is a visionary; he redefines the word magnificent each time. He is so organized, detailed about the technicalities and very supportive. With Robot he has pushed Indian sci fiction to an international level without ignoring the Indian sentiments.
How comfortable you are with Tamil now?
I am very much confident than the Iruvar days. I can understand, read but I don’t take the risk of breaking into a conversation. Shankar had been a great assistance and help. Rajni Sir used to comment “What Tamila”, and I use to request not to flatter me.
How do you take the unfavourable response in spite of doing quality work like ‘Raavan’?
Nobody makes a film knowing that it would not be accepted. So much of effort is involved. If the result is favourable then its turns into a blessing otherwise it’s becomes an experience to learn from. Now this interview is happening and if people don’t read this then obviously it will feel. We are entertainers and it’s amazingly wonderful to see that people continue to support you and welcome you with the same warmth and support that motivates you to do good work.
Impressive lineup for 2010, you have a great year ahead?
I hope people appreciate our work in this magnificent spectacle ‘Robot’ and enjoy. Our job is to entertain as I said earlier and keep on doing the good work whenever we get the chance to do so.
 

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Meet the Chulbul Patel

 





Super Khan Salman Khan made his loyals flock again and again to watch the fearless Chulbul Pandey in action. Now B-town actor Ashmit Patel - remember ‘Murder’…. Bheege hoth tere… pyaasa dil mera… Well our Ashmit is still pyasa and still very thirsty to make his mark.
Salman’s latest dare devilry had added new springs in Ashmit motivation vehicle and the guju actor wants to be like bhai. Yeah the actor is frantically pumping iron, while gearing up for a second coming. The guy always had the looks and talent, but now he says, “I want to build a body like Salman Khan.”
Ashmit has been on a very strict diet and workout to build the physique of his dreams. “I’ve managed a good deal till now, but have a long way to go,” he quips with a confident smile.
Whether or not Ashmit’s able to match up to Salman’s fantabulous physique, going by the looks of it, he might just manage a good female fan-following soon. Check Ashmit out in his new avatar!
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Maverick Productions’s film One and Only’s second shoot schedule begins

Kangana
 
Actor Anuj Saxena’s production house Maverick’s film ‘One and Only’ which is going   to mark the debut of  Politician Ram Vilas Paswan’s son  Chirag Paswan is having its twenty day long schedule in and around Mumbai.
The film stars Kangana Ranaut, Saagarika Gatge and Neeru Bajwa opposite Chirag Paswan and also has veterans like Poonam Dhillon, Vinod Khanna n Dalip Tahil playing prominent roles.
The film ‘One and only’ is being directed by Tanveer Khan. Music is by Sajid Wajid and lyrics are by Javed Akthar. Baba Azmi is the cinematographer.
Two songs and some emotional scenes will be canned during this 2nd schedule.
Maverick Productions had produced ‘Aloo Chaat’ starring Aftab Shivdasani and Aamna Shariff and film ‘Chase’ directed by Jag Mohan Mundhra and also co-presented the Shahrukh Khan and Sushmita Sen starrer ‘Dulha Mil Gaya’ in the past.
Maverick has also produced regional films in different languages: ‘Gulumaal’ (Malayalam), ‘Naatheyo’ (Gujrati), and ‘Houseful’ (Kannada). Maverick’s latest Malayalam film which it is presenting, ‘Best of Luck’, is going to release next month.

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Bollywood Latest News

Bollywood Actress Amisha Patel‘s jaunt to Kolkata for a professional commitment yesterday morning turned out to be her worst nightmare. Amisha Patel was allegedly mistreated by airport security staff, leaving her indignant. She has now written a formal letter to the head of the security staff at the airport complaining about the same.
An eye  witness who was in the airport early morning said, “Amisha was at the security check around seven in the morning when she had an altercation with a woman at the security check. Amisha was polite but the lady was extremely rude; when Amisha asked for a tray to place her bag in, the lady threw her bag. Amisha told her that the least she could do is smile and be polite. However the lady was in a grumpy mood and gave Amisha a piece of her mind.
Amisha was so annoyed that she went to speak to the head of the security staff. Here she was given an explanation that the lady had been working night shifts and was thus grumpy.
When Amisha requested that the least she could have done was to be polite, she was told that the security staff has an army background and so they are rude.
Amisha Patel insisted that she would complain against the lady who was rude to her and wrote about this incident and gave it to the security guard.”
The eye witness further wrote, “Amisha was seen talking to the officials of the airline which she was traveling with and they also voiced her opinion that the security staff was extremely rude. Amisha though expressed her doubts if the letter would do any good.”



Bollywood actress Raima Sen, who has made a name for herself in the Bengali film industry as well as Bollywood with her offbeat roles, says she is ready to don a bikini on the silver screen if she finds the script of the movie fantabulous and demands her to go for it.
“I don’t like to wear a bikini on screen. I thank god that till date I haven’t got such roles where I need to wear a bikini because I don’t think wearing one will add glamour to the role, ” Raima, 30, told in a recent interview.
“But if a script comes to me and if it’s really a very, very good script and the role demands, then it’s okay wearing a bikini, ” said the star of such films as “Chokher Bali” and “Parineeta”.

Raima
comes from an illustrious Bengali film family – her grandmother, legendary actress Suchitra Sen, was one of the most sought after in Bengali as well as Hindi movies. And her mother Moon Moon Sen was a yesteryear sex symbol. Her sister Riya too is active in Hindi movies.
Best known in the industry for her innocent and girl-next-door looks, Raima‘s beauty has often been compared to that of her grandmother’s.
“I feel honoured when people compare my looks with those of my grandmother, ” she said.
Raima made her debut in the film industry with a small role in the critically acclaimed Hindi movie “Godmother” in 1999. But her acting skills were overshadowed by the presence of Shabana Azmi who was the main protagonist.
She is open to all kinds of roles and is very keen to feature in period films.
Raima Sen is currently enjoying her new role as a judge on the kid’s dance reality show “Twinkle Twinkle Dancing Stars” on Bengali entertainment channel Mahuaa Bangla, but says her heart lies in acting.
“Yes, I am enjoying my new role as a judge of this dance reality show of kids. It’s a different thing altogether. But I must say one thing – my passion is acting.”



The sources reported that they have been noticed in London while they both were taking their dinner together. They both were seen at the Hakkasan Restaurant on Friday in London over Sushi and Sashimi. It has been also said that the duo were not alone were also accompanied by two more people. The two includes Shah Rukh Khan’s wife Gauri Khan and his Film Maker Friend Karan Johar and they all were enjoying the date.
Thats not all.. We also learnt that when some jokes were been made on Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan laughed at all of them a lot and seeing all this Gauri was quite happy and satisfied to see both of them cracking up with all their fights which they duo had in the past.
It has been stated that the duo were here because of some reasons. Aamir Khan was here in London to promote his home production ‘PEEPLI LIVE’, while the Shah Rukh Khan was here shooting for his movie ‘Ra.One’ with the super Glam of the Bollywood Kareena Kapoor and the last Johar was here to spend some time with his actor friend and also to work on his new script.
It was just because when Aamir invited Shah Rukh, Gauri and Johar to his private screening of the film, then Shah Rukh being busy was not able to attend the show and to pack up everything he decided to dine with him.
Shah Rukh Khan was seemed to be very happy as they both were together after a long passage of time and wanted to remain as it is in their relationship forever.




Salman Khan’s Love For Home Productions

Salman Khan who is all set to be seen in brother Arbaaz Khan’s production ‘Dabang’, will next be seen working on brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri’s Hindi version of southern super hit ‘Bodyguard’. The Malayalam film, which was originally to be made in Hindi by Boney Kapoor, will now be produced by Atul Agnihotri after Salman personally asked Boney to hand over the reins to his beloved brother-in-law.
Buzz has it that Boney had bought the rights to remake the southern super hit and had even laid out all plans to get the film on floors. But after Salman personally requested the producer to hand over the rights to Atul Agnihotri, Boney obliged the actor’s demand with keenness.
Talking about the incident, a source told a daily, “Boney did not hesitate to give up remaking ‘Bodyguard’. He loves Salman too much and considers the actor’s wish as his command.”
Confirming the news, Boney said, “It’s fine if Atul will make it with Siddique. Salman was keen that Atul should make it and I have no issues whatsoever. I have not done anything great. I was simply on the verge of buying the rights of ‘Bodyguard’. Salman is family to me. I love fulfilling all his wishes and will always continue to do so.” More
                                                                                     
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Actor Anuj Saxena’s production house Maverick’s film ‘One and Only’ which is going   to mark the debut of  Politician Ram Vilas Paswan’s son  Chirag Paswan is having its twenty day long schedule in and around Mumbai.
The film stars Kangana Ranaut, Saagarika Gatge and Neeru Bajwa opposite Chirag Paswan and also has veterans like Poonam Dhillon, Vinod Khanna n Dalip Tahil playing prominent roles.
The film ‘One and only’ is being directed by Tanveer Khan. Music is by Sajid Wajid and lyrics are by Javed Akthar. Baba Azmi is the cinematographer.
Two songs and some emotional scenes will be canned during this 2nd schedule.
Maverick Productions had produced ‘Aloo Chaat’ starring Aftab Shivdasani and Aamna Shariff and film ‘Chase’ directed by Jag Mohan Mundhra and also co-presented the Shahrukh Khan and Sushmita Sen starrer ‘Dulha Mil Gaya’ in the past.
Maverick has also produced regional films in different languages: ‘Gulumaal’ (Malayalam), ‘Naatheyo’ (Gujrati), and ‘Houseful’ (Kannada). Maverick’s latest Malayalam film which it is presenting, ‘Best of Luck’, is going to release next month.

 

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Amisha Patel harassed at Kolkata Airport

Bollywood Actress Amisha Patel‘s jaunt to Kolkata for a professional commitment yesterday morning turned out to be her worst nightmare. Amisha Patel was allegedly mistreated by airport security staff, leaving her indignant. She has now written a formal letter to the head of the security staff at the airport complaining about the same.
An eye  witness who was in the airport early morning said, “Amisha was at the security check around seven in the morning when she had an altercation with a woman at the security check. Amisha was polite but the lady was extremely rude; when Amisha asked for a tray to place her bag in, the lady threw her bag. Amisha told her that the least she could do is smile and be polite. However the lady was in a grumpy mood and gave Amisha a piece of her mind.
Amisha was so annoyed that she went to speak to the head of the security staff. Here she was given an explanation that the lady had been working night shifts and was thus grumpy.
When Amisha requested that the least she could have done was to be polite, she was told that the security staff has an army background and so they are rude.
Amisha Patel insisted that she would complain against the lady who was rude to her and wrote about this incident and gave it to the security guard.”

The eye witness further wrote, “Amisha was seen talking to the officials of the airline which she was traveling with and they also voiced her opinion that the security staff was extremely rude. Amisha though expressed her doubts if the letter would do any good.”
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Raima Sen says she doesnt like wearing bikinis

Bollywood actress Raima Sen, who has made a name for herself in the Bengali film industry as well as Bollywood with her offbeat roles, says she is ready to don a bikini on the silver screen if she finds the script of the movie fantabulous and demands her to go for it.
“I don’t like to wear a bikini on screen. I thank god that till date I haven’t got such roles where I need to wear a bikini because I don’t think wearing one will add glamour to the role, ” Raima, 30, told in a recent interview.
“But if a script comes to me and if it’s really a very, very good script and the role demands, then it’s okay wearing a bikini, ” said the star of such films as “Chokher Bali” and “Parineeta”.

Raima
comes from an illustrious Bengali film family – her grandmother, legendary actress Suchitra Sen, was one of the most sought after in Bengali as well as Hindi movies. And her mother Moon Moon Sen was a yesteryear sex symbol. Her sister Riya too is active in Hindi movies.
Best known in the industry for her innocent and girl-next-door looks, Raima‘s beauty has often been compared to that of her grandmother’s.
“I feel honoured when people compare my looks with those of my grandmother, ” she said.
Raima made her debut in the film industry with a small role in the critically acclaimed Hindi movie “Godmother” in 1999. But her acting skills were overshadowed by the presence of Shabana Azmi who was the main protagonist.
She is open to all kinds of roles and is very keen to feature in period films.
Raima Sen is currently enjoying her new role as a judge on the kid’s dance reality show “Twinkle Twinkle Dancing Stars” on Bengali entertainment channel Mahuaa Bangla, but says her heart lies in acting.
“Yes, I am enjoying my new role as a judge of this dance reality show of kids. It’s a different thing altogether. But I must say one thing – my passion is acting.”
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Shah Rukh and Aamir Khan are friends again

The sources reported that they have been noticed in London while they both were taking their dinner together. They both were seen at the Hakkasan Restaurant on Friday in London over Sushi and Sashimi. It has been also said that the duo were not alone were also accompanied by two more people. The two includes Shah Rukh Khan’s wife Gauri Khan and his Film Maker Friend Karan Johar and they all were enjoying the date.
Thats not all.. We also learnt that when some jokes were been made on Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan laughed at all of them a lot and seeing all this Gauri was quite happy and satisfied to see both of them cracking up with all their fights which they duo had in the past.
It has been stated that the duo were here because of some reasons. Aamir Khan was here in London to promote his home production ‘PEEPLI LIVE’, while the Shah Rukh Khan was here shooting for his movie ‘Ra.One’ with the super Glam of the Bollywood Kareena Kapoor and the last Johar was here to spend some time with his actor friend and also to work on his new script.
It was just because when Aamir invited Shah Rukh, Gauri and Johar to his private screening of the film, then Shah Rukh being busy was not able to attend the show and to pack up everything he decided to dine with him.
Shah Rukh Khan was seemed to be very happy as they both were together after a long passage of time and wanted to remain as it is in their relationship forever
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Ranvir and Konkona wed in private ceremony

Konkona Sen Sharma also known as ‘Koko’, wore traditional Bengali attire with her grandmother’s jewelry. On the other hand, Ranvir Shorey, the handsome groom was dressed in a traditional shervani adorned with flowers from head to toe.
It was a private affair, as the couple have kept their relationship at bay from the media since they started dating. Many Bollywood celebrities were not invited to the wedding. Both Konkona and Ranvir have delivered admirable performances in their recent films. Konkona impressed with her roles in films like Mr and Mrs Iyer, Page 3, Wake up Sid and Life in a Metro while Ranvir has also won respect for his roles in Khosla Ka Ghosla, Pyaar Ke Side Effects and Aaja Nachle.
Konkona Sen Sharma is the daughter of Bengali film actress and director, Aparna Sen.
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Salman Khan happy for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

According to the latest updates, Bollywood Actor Salman Khan has been plagued by questions about the status of his relationship with Bollywood Actress Katrina Kaif recently and the Bollywood superstar is perturbed as to why the media is making big news out of the issue. “There are so many other problems affecting people in the country, why is Salman-Katrina relationship national news? I am not giving any clarifications, the media can write whatever it wants. It is my personal life, if people want to know, they will have to wait and watch,” Salman Khan revealed in an interview with India TV.
The controversy was triggered after Katrina Kaif, who is reportedly in a relationship with the actor for quite sometime, said announced that she was ‘single’.
During the conversation, Bollywood actor Salman Khan also spoke about other controversies in his life, including his brush with the law twice and his relationship with Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai.
The 45-year-old Bollywood actor, who is facing trial for killing black bucks in Rajasthan over a decade ago, said that the case does not stand against him :-)
“There is no case against me. The first post-mortem report of the animals did not show that they were killed by bullets. It is only said in the second report. I have been fighting the case for 11 years and till date have to take Jodhpur Court’s permission before travelling anywhere,” said Salman Khan.
He had another brush with the law in a hit and run case in 2002, when his car crashed near American Express bakery in Bandra, killing one man and injuring others.
“Each time I pass that spot, it hurts me. Its the worst thing that could have ever happened. My driver Ashok was at the wheel when the car skidded while taking a turn. The case is still in court, lets see what happens,” said Salman Khan.
The actor, who is famously at logger-heads with superstar Shah Rukh Khan ever since a brawl at Katrina’s birthday party, said that he respects Shah Rukh Khan as an actor still remembers the good times he shared with him.
“I have a lot of respect for Shah Rukh as an actor. We shared some good times playing brothers in ‘Karan Arjun’. There is no clash between us, but some misunderstandings crop up time and again,” he said.
Salman Khan, who was in a relationship with actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for a few years, said he is glad that she has settled into a happy married life. “I am very happy she is married to Abhishek Bachchan. He is a great guy from a good family. The best thing I can want for her is that she leads a happy life,” added Salman.
According to a leading magazine, Salman Khan has been termed as the most eligible bachelor in the Industry and as per the actor, we need to wait n watch to find the final woman whom he finally gets married.
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Broken Relationships for Shah Rukh Khan

In Bollywood relationships are meant to be broken not only between actors and actresses but also between directors and actors as well. Not too long ago, Farah Khan and Shah Rukh Khan were very good friends but now Farah Khan is all praise for Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, the lead pair of her upcoming movie, ‘Tees Maar Khan’. But it looks like Farah Khan is not the only person who lost interest in ShahRukh Khan. Karan Johar, another close friend of Shah Rukh Khan is showing a lot of interest in Aamir Khan, the arch rival of Shah Rukh Khan in Bollywood. Apparently Karan Johar invited Aamir Khan at the success party of I Hate Luv Storys at a suburban five star hotel. Aamir Khan, who is known to remain very private about his work, relationship and family, accepted the invitation. In fact, Aamir Khan is the only person outside the film unit who has been invited to the party. Karan Johar personally called Aamir Khan and invited him. Karan and Aamir were hardly acquaintances till very recently. And they have now become close friends. After Karan made his appearances at Aamir’s party for Gustavo and attended the music release of Peepli Live, things are clearer by the minute. Now Karan has invited Aamir to this party. This sparked a rumor that Karan Johar, who has been casting Shah Rukh Khan in all his films till date, is going to work with Aamir Khan. Another rumor is that Karan Johar is doing this to break the ice between him and Aamir Khan so that he could invite him in the next season of his talk show, “Coffee With Karan.” Who knows what is cooking between Karan Johar and Aamir khan but whatever it is, it is definitely not good for Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan.
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Deepika`s bathroom secrets leaked!

According to some sources, Bollywood Actress Deepika Padukone was recently seen turning shades of red, blue, purple and then black during the outdoor schedule of Break Ke Baad in Mauritius.

And what got this beautiful Bangalore girl to lose her cool? The story says that all of filmmaker Danish Aslam’s young assistants were equipped with walkie talkies. And a couple of them were put in charge of star movements. The extra enthusiastic assistants constantly spoke into their gizmos saying, “Deepika stepped out of van”, “Deepika talking on phone” etc. Now one day, Deepika Padukone stepped out of her makeup trailer and before she could enter the set, she excused herself to use the bathroom. And she accidentally overheard the assistant saying “Deepika Padukone using toilet”.
That did it! The actress flipped and she gave the assistant hell for telling the whole unit that she had taken a few minutes off to use the bathroom. Not only did she reason that it was an intrusion on her privacy, she also thought that the assistants were taking their role of monitoring every moment she made a bit too seriously. After that tantrum, the assistants were more careful about what they said into their walkies! And Deepika Padukone had more freedom to talk into her phone or take a leak
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What makes Deepika Padukone gets speechless?

She may not be the only one but Bollywood Actress Deepika Padukone perhaps tweets it best — how it feels to meet Shah Rukh Khan.
She tweets: ‘Just met SRK… and while he was talking, all I did was sit quiet and listen. This always happens to me! Everytime I think I’m going to meet him and I have soo much to say… then one look at him and I blankout!! uuufffff!!’
SRK, on the other hand, tweeted: ‘Met 3 beautiful women. deepika, kareena & shahana. i get such warm wonderful hugs from them. still smelling of youth, beauty & talent from hug.”
Shah Rukh Khan may be Bollywood’s Badshah But at his home, he chooses to stay safe by becoming the regular joru ka ghulam and thats what his latest tweet suggests :-) ‘Will ask Gauri & post some pics from the shoot,’ he tweeted on his profile referring to the event where his wife and he endorsed the D’decor furniture brand. ‘kids pics I take liberties with cos i can bully them with wife i dare not mess around. bye!’ he concluded.
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Prior to the shoot of the Bollywood Movie Break Ke Baad there were a lot of reports about cold vibes between Bollywood Stars Deepika Padukone and Imran Khan. However, they soon struck up a friendship.
When reporters asked Imran Khan about the initial tussle, he denied that there was ever such an issue. He says they were always friends and were only pulling each others leg.
“She is one of the sweetest persons I have worked with. She is a very hardworking person and honestly I don’t have a word of complain against her,” says Imran Khan. “It is sad that you can’t joke about anything,” he refers to the joking over twitter which had led to the speculations.
All is well that ends with a happy note :-)
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