"Miyan Kal Aana", a short film by Shamas Siddiqui, the younger brother of acclaimed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, will be screened at the Cannes International Film Festival as part of the 'Short Film Catalog'.

"I'm very happy that my first film got selected in the Cannes Court Meterrag Category. I would like to thank the film festival and every member who helped me put the film together and making it so special for me," said Shamas.

He had a keen desire to direct and he took on the dream last year as he set out to make "Miyan Kal Aana", produced by Nawazuddin.

Nawazuddin will unfortunately not be able to make it for the event due to his shooting commitment with "Bajrangi Bhaijaan".

"Miyan Kal Aana", which is 17.5 minutes long, touches upon the Halala Law in Islam.

The fact that "Jai Ho! Democracy" has no "hero", "heroine" or even songs made it tough for filmmaker Ranjeet Kapoor to release the political satire, which he proudly calls an "off beat" project.

"There was no difficulty in shooting the film. Shooting is an easy job. Whichever companies we showed the film to, their creative heads liked the script, but the commercial (cinema) people would ask us, 'Who is the hero?' We would say there are no heroes.

"Then they would ask us, 'Who is the heroine?'. We'd say there aren't any heroines. 'Any songs?' We'd say there aren't any songs!

"The movie is an all-India release, and this was a difficult job. Making the film was not as difficult as releasing it, because I had great actors," Kapoor told IANS.

A satire on Indian politics, the film takes a dig at the existing social and political problems in the country.

Without slotting it into a genre, Kapoor simply says it's "off beat" and "unique".

But aren't political digs risky?

He says the film has nothing that could land them in a "controversy" and instead has "black humour with a positive message".

A major part of "Jai Ho! Democracy" was shot in Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan, where the LoC was recreated; in Mumbai and some parts in Delhi.

Featuring a stellar cast of ace theatre artistes like Om Puri, Annu Kapoor, Satish Kaushik, Adil Hussain and Seema Biswas, the film will hit the theatres on April 24.

The colour, drama, dances and entertainment from the upcoming 16th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2015 in Kuala Lumpur will be captured aired on Colors.

The TV channel on Wednesday announced its partnership with Wizcraft International Entertainment, acquiring complete broadcast rights to IIFA, which is due to happen June 5-7.

It will combine programming and marketing efforts to mount this year's IIFA on a wider canvas.

"Over the years, the IIFA Awards has become a global cultural phenomenon that has put Indian cinema on the global radar and we are proud to be associated with it. With the inclusion of IIFA Awards to our bouquet of offerings, COLORS will now curate exceptional entertainment offerings capturing best of Indian film industry. IIFA Weekend will be beamed not only on Colors India but also on our international feeds, including Rishtey bringing quality entertainment to our viewers' fingertips," Raj Nayak, CEO, Colors, said in a statement:

The awards show -- considered Bollywood's grandest show abroad -- recognises and honours artistic and technical excellence in Indian cinema and projects the Indian film industry on platforms across the globe.

This year, IIFA Awards will be aired in 135 countries across all screens -- TV, mobile and computer.

The nominations for the award ceremony were announced earlier this week, and "2 States" and "Haider" have emerged as frontrunners for the awards. The final winners of the IIFA Awards will be revealed on the night of the award ceremony on June 7 at Kuala Lumpur's Stadium Putra.

Film- "Margarita With A Straw"; Cast: Kalki Koechlin, Revathy, Sayani Gupta;

Writer and Director: Shonali Bose (and Nilesh Maniyar); Rating: *****

At the end of this exquisitely designed film I wasn't sure whether I had just watched a film about a very special life of a specially-abled girl who can't move a limb without her mother's help but has the hots for... let me see, at least two boys and one woman. And, we are still counting.

Or, was I watching an extraordinary rendition of the mother-daughter relationship done in shades so distinctive and deep that you leave behind a part of your being with the film when you leave the theatre even as you take home something invaluable with you.

Margarita With A Straw, so named because its cerebral palsy-afflicted stubbornly spirited heroine would have the cocktail in a tumbler with a straw, but have she will, is a film that leaves you profoundly enriched.

The film creates a crisscross of complicated relationships among human beings who seek normalcy in their strenuously challenged lives both within their homes and outside.

But the beauty of it is, the tangles in which human beings find themselves in their quest for kinship tends to solve itself in the end. It's the way life works, so what's the big deal? Says this remarkable film.

Shonali Bose's film never stops to wonder what Laila's life would have been like had she been ...well, normal. Being normal!... Now that's a question which the film's brilliantly written script, never stops to entertain.

Non-judgemental to the core and never fearful of peering into forbidden areas of the humam psyche(in one of the many bravely executed sequences Laila pleasures herself away from her mother's watchful eyes after watching porn clips on her laptop), Margarita With A Straw blends commentary on dysfunctional lives with that sense of profound yearning which comes to any individual who aspires to go beyond his or her allotted space in life.

Laila's aspirations take her through a geopolitical emotional and sexual journey that finally leaves her and us, wiser.

All three levels of Laila's education are textured into the plot with a minimum of fuss. Shonali Bose cuts through moments and montages from Laila's life with luminous austerity.

We see more than what meets the eye. Not only because the film's editors (Monisha Baldawa and Bob Brooks) have done their jobs effectively but also because this film believes in saying a lot about the quality of human life without wasting time in self-pity.

Tears, you will see, don't get a chance to roll down cheeky cheeks here. It is precisely because the film refuses to ruminate on the tragic grandeur of life that it creates a sense of unassuming dignity in the lives that we see on screen, none more bravely and emphatically dignified in adversity than Laila.

As played by the exceptionally gifted Kalki Koechlin Laila is bit of a tease...not just with men but with life as well. Kalki makes every encounter in Laila's life from Delhi University to New York University special and memorable.

I specially cherish the mother-daughter scenes between Revathi and Kalki. They are heartwarming and heartbreaking because they never forget to be completely truthful to the given (tragic) context while striving to be supremely cinematic.

This is as opportune a moment as any to say Kalki in the central part shines in a space where her character's disability assumes no pre-ponderance.

This is a major transcendental triumph for the actress, as much of her speech is spoken in a slur. Kalki takes Laila beyond the world of words. It is those eyes...The goddamned wounded eyes. They serve as a window to Laila's soul.

Every actor playing character as varied as Laila's kid brother to her Sardarji father seems pre-destined to play the part that has chosen them. Debutant Sayani Gupta as Laila's militant friend brings to her character an undeniable scrupulosity.

But it's Kalki and Revathy who hold the delicate plot together. Their scenes together, and apart, moved me in ways I've not been moved in a movie for a very long time.

The film's emotional affluence is matched by its technical finesse. The art work and locational detailing unfussy and matter-of-fact, as well as the casting of every character is so correct, you wonder how the director got it so right with so little self-congratulations.

Sip and savour the delicate tastes of life in Margarita With a Straw. This is a moving heartwarming lyrical and yummy tale of a girl so sassy,she defines the eternal quest to seize the day.

After watching her flash her middle finger at a poor unsuspecting woman for sympathizing with her disability I am sure of one thing -- No one after watching this film would ever dare to tut-tut at a wheelchair again.

Not unless you enjoy being ridiculed for thinking 'normal' is all about standing on your feet and sleeping with members of the opposite sex.

And do give a standing ovation to Kalki. That girl in yellow boots has thrown off those flashy shoes got onto a wheelchair and wheeled herself into eternal fame. Kalki's performance and the film left me speechless.

Kalki made me forget Laila is damaged. She left me confused about the definitions of the normal.

Actress Lakshmi Menon will be seen playing Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar's sister in the actor's yet-untitled 56th film, which is expected to go on floors soon.

"The makers have finally zeroed in on Lakshmi Menon for the role of Ajith's sister. Nithya Menen was initially offered the role but she turned it down for reasons unknown," a source from the film's unit told IANS.

To be directed by Siruthai Siva, the film features Shruti Haasan as the female lead.

This is the second time Siva and Ajith have teamed up after their last successful outing "Veeram".

Anirudh Ravichander, the young music sensation, has been roped in to compose tunes for the movie.

Actor Emraan Hashmi says he cannot "risk" making a film catering only to children. However, he hopes that his forthcoming film "Mr. X" on an invisible man, draws children to theatres.

"I am counting kids as a bonus audience for 'Mr. X'. I cannot take a risk of making a film only for children... it will be risky for me to do so," Emraan said here.

Directed by Vikram Bhatt, "Mr. X", which releases on Friday, features Amyra Dastur with Emraan.

While the actor hopes the movie is received well, he says he is neither attached to success nor to failure.

"I have learnt from my mistakes. As an actor, I am neither attached to the success nor to failure. I feel success is more dangerous," he said.

Emraan will be seen as an invisible ATS officer in "Mr. X".

After exploring different realms of music for about 25 years, Indo-rock fusion band Indian Ocean senses a refreshing wave of change with Bollywood embracing alternative music. Rahul Ram, the band's bass guitarist and lead vocalist, points out that the world of Bollywood may seem to be calm from outside, but deep down, it is turbulent, making it a "demanding place" for indie artistes.

"One of the changes that I have witnessed is that indie (independent) artistes are entering Bollywood. Directors have grown up listening to indie music and they want to include such kind of music in their movies. Bollywood is opening up to alternative music," Ram told IANS in an interview here.

Since the band came into existence in 1990, it has showcased dominance over music by blending in rhythms and tunes of different instruments into their music and coming out with edgy sounds.

Apart from doling out albums like "Desert Rain", "Kandisa" and "Tandanu", the band has rendered music for films like Anurag Kashyap's "Black Friday" and "Peepli Live". But Ram asserts that "in Bollywood, you have to be everything".

"You have to sing each and every type of song. It's not easy. I don't think anybody in Bollywood has succeeded without putting in hard work. It is a very demanding place. To the outer world, it seems to be easy, but is pretty tough," he added.

In the past, Indian Ocean has scored music for Anurag Kashyap's "Black Friday" and for Anusha Rizvi's "Peepli Live".

In Hindi filmdom, a star is often seen walking away as the voice of the song, putting the singer in the backdrop. Ram admits the trend but says that singers "have to live with it".

"That is the problem of Bollywood and we have to live with it. Singers are becoming popular, but people will keep on saying 'Salman bhai ka gaana hai'," he said, adding that artistes are carving their individual place in the industry as well.

The history of the band shows it consisted of Asheem Chakravarty, Susmit Sen, Ram and Amit Kilam when it was formed in 1990. After Chakravarty died in 2009, they were joined by Himanshu Joshi and Tuheen Chakravorty. Nikhil Rao later became a member after Sen left the band in 2013.

But they have still retained their space. How?

"I think at some level it is the honesty. We are not trying to please anybody else except us with our music. We don't think like 'Honey Singh is trending these days, so let us make music like that'," he said.

After having worked with Academy Award-winning director Danis Tanovic in the film “Tigers”, Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, who is geared up for his latest Hindi sci-fi release "Mr. X", says that in a given budget, Bollywood does more than what Hollywood productions can achieve.

"Mr. X" touches upon the concept of an invisible man, but Emraan, who along with his co-star Amyra Dastur, was recently on the sets of MTV's "Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan" to promote his film, doesn't want to "end up comparing it with 'Hollow Man'".

"It starts and ends with the invisibility and that's the only common factor between the two films. But as far as budgets go, they (Hollywood) obviously have mega budgets for their films, they have a world audience... We are limited to a Hindi-speaking audience."

"But I think in what we have, and the budget that we're given, we do more than what they can accomplish in that budget," Emraan told IANS in an interview over phone from Mumbai.

Produced by Vishesh Films and directed by Vikram Bhatt, “Mr. X” features Emraan as an invisible man, seeking revenge for all the wrong done to him.

Agreeing that shooting for films with visual effects is very time consuming, Emraan said it was fun since he has a special interest in high-on-VFX films.

"It just is very cumbersome shooting for a film which is in 3D and has visual effects and stuff. It's very time consuming and I was prepared for that. It's still fun because I'm interested in visual effects and I love 'Mr. India', so that was one incentive to do this film," he said.

Emraan, who feels that the concept of invisibility hasn't been incorporated in Indian cinema as much, feels the film will be as engaging for the adults as it will be for the youth.

"Even for adults, the film takes you back to the days when you saw films like 'Mr. India'. It's a fun film! There are a few dark scenes in it but there are lighter moments as well," said the actor, who has impressed audiences with films like "Jannat", "Gangster" and "Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai".

Apart from "Mr. X", which also stars Arunoday Singh in a key role and will release on Friday, Emraan is looking forward to the release of "Hamari Adhuri Kahani", in which he appears alongside Vidya Balan. He will also be starting with "Azhar", which is expected to hit the screens in the first quarter of 2016, in June.

Although he doesn't watch much TV, the 36-year-old actor has heard about “Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan” and thinks it has a large viewership among youth.

"I don't get to watch too much TV but I've heard about the show, it's quite popular with the young audience. It's great that we've taken our film here to promote and I think it's a fantastic integration. It goes out to the target audience that we want to take our film to," he said.

After her successful association with many different brands in the past, designer Masaba Gupta has now collaborated with skincare, cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances brand Clinique to make a limited edition collection that will be out in June.

An active member of micro-blogging site Twitter, Masaba's April 13 post read: “Coming this June across 30 + Clinique stores in India. #lipPop #masabaforclinique.”

When IANS asked about the association, she said: "I can't talk about Clinique at this moment, as it is on embargo till June. So I can't really discuss about the association, but yes we have associated with the brand for a limited edition collaboration and it will be out in June."

Masaba, daughter of veteran actress Neena Gupta and legendary cricketer Vivian Richards, made her foray in the fashion industry with GenNext fashion show at Lakme Fashion Week 2009.

Her collection made her win the most promising designer award at the event. It was followed by the launch of her flagship store in 2010 and many associations.

Known for quirky prints, with feminine drapes and silhouettes, Masaba was the youngest to be appointed as the fashion director of brand Satya Paul. Her loyal client list boasts of glamorous names like Sonam Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, and actress-host Mandira Bedi.

So how is she planning to take her brand ahead from here on?

"In the next few years, we are looking out at reaching the masses in more ways than one and I think that will happen when investment comes in. We are also looking at changing the business plans at the moment and once things takes of, we will know where we are going," said Masaba, who is engaged to get married to film producer Madhu Mantena this year end.

"Phoolan Devi: The Bandit Queen", a multi-media chamber opera by Shirish Korde, a Uganda born composer of Indian descent, is set for its world premier shows in New York City on June 26-27.

With a libretto by playwright Anusree Roy and directed by Tom Diamond, the full-length, semi-staged shows will be performed at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theatre. They are co-presented by the Indo-American Arts Council and Da Capo Chamber Players.

The opera is a series of musically compelling and visually stunning scenes, a riveting dramatisation that explores real (and re-imagined) events in the life of the notorious Phoolan Devi, according to a media release.

"Born into poverty, sold as a child bride, abducted by bandits, abused and victimised, imprisoned, elected to India's Parliament and then tragically gunned down in the streets of New Delhi in 2001, the Bandit Queen was just 37 at the time of her death."

"Phoolan Devi's life raises difficult and universal questions about violence and women," said Korde.

"Her story is so compelling that it was imperative for me to expand my 2006 song cycle into this full length opera which only just begins to capture her extraordinary circumstances," he said.

Aroon Shivdasani, founder and executive director of the Indo-American Arts Council said: " The energy and strength of Phoolan Devi is particularly powerful in the context of today's awakening awareness of decades of brutality towards women."

Shirish Korde's compelling score is a distinctive synthesis of Asian and contemporary Western traditions - among them are Indian classical singing, opera, jazz and hip hop.

The award winning playwright/actor Anusree Roy has written a libretto that brings to life a woman of so many contradictions who polarized the Indian population.

The performers include Zorana Sadiq, soprano, and Dashon Burton, bass baritone. They are set against a backdrop of stunning visuals created by multi-media artist Raphaele Shirley.

Summer fashion to designer Anuradha Ramam means soothing and comfortable clothes in light and pastel hues with loose fitting and lightweight fabrics. Her new collection caters comfortable dressing in style.

The collection comprises A-line and asymmetrical dresses, cotton skirts, tops, linen hand block print jacket, cotton Mangalkari frock dress, cotton and Kantha embroidered kurtas and skirts.

"I always design my clothes keeping in mind customer satisfaction and comfort level. For summer, my priority was to design something which is comfortable, soothing according to the climate yet stylish at the same time and can be worn on any occasion,” Ramam said in a statement.

There are also options of mixing and matching garments.

One can opt for a linen hand block print jacket with sleeveless tanks or an asymmetric cotton kurta with palazzos or go for a cotton top with fish cut long skirt. Another perfect outfit for summer is umbrella frock dress with perfect accessories and wedges. A peplum top can be paired with a pencil skirt too.

The price range of Ramam' collection starts from Rs.4,000 at her store in Shahpur Jat here.

Debutant director Hemnt Praddeep's "Mmirsa" touches upon the folk tale of the same Mirza Sahiba, which has inspired Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Mirziya". But he says he's happy his movie will release before the latter's.

Praddeep told IANS: "It's a mere coincidence that we both are making a film of the same concept, but both films will have an individual approach to it. He (Mehra) is a big director and I respect him, but when he had announced his film, my movie was 50 percent ready."

"I am still happy that my film will be releasing before 'Mirziya'... I think his film is slated for 2016 release," he added.

Directed and produced by Praddeep, "Mmirsa" stars Kabir Bedi, Ranjeet, Farida Jalal, Ravi Kishen, Amit Behl, Deepshikha, Kartar Cheema, Raju Pandit, Malkit Singh and Balraj Syal and marks the launch of Souryansh and Saanvi.

Praddeep says the film is based on reincarnation.

"The film starts from the present time and ends in the past. It's based on reincarnation. I was fascinated by this story when I was making a Punjabi serial 10 years back. I always wanted to make this film," he said.

The film is being produced under the banners of Mridul Films Pvt Ltd and Maaltee Films Entertainment. It is slated to release on August 21.

Mehra's "Mirziya" is launching Anil Kapoor's son Harshvardhan.

Stand-up comedian Sunil Grover, famous for essaying Gutthi on the small screen, will be seen in Bollywood movie "Gabbar Is Back". He hopes it opens the doors of the cinema world for him.

"I consider this film as a turning point in my career, and I hope this project is my gateway to films. I'm extremely nervous and looking forward to this film," Sunil told IANS.

"Gabbar Is Back" is directed by Krish and co-produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures. Featuring Akshay Kumar and Shruti Haasan in lead roles, the film is slated to release on May 1.

A remake of the 2002 Tamil film "Ramanaa", "Gabbar Is Back" will see Akshay in the role of a vigilante, a righteous man and an enemy of the corrupt.

Describing his role in the film, Sunil said: "I am playing a policeman in this film and it's not a negative role. When I was offered this role, I instantly said 'yes' to this film."

Indian filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's debut feature "Masaan", starring the versatile Richa Chadda, has been chosen to be screened in the official UnCertain Regard section of the 68th edition of the Cannes International Film Festival.

The announcement was made in Cannes on Thursday.

"#Cannes2015 MASAAN (FLY AWAY SOLO) by Neeraj GHAYWAN #UnCertainRegard," read a tweet on the @Festival_Cannes Twitter handle, while the official press conference to announce the line-up for the gala was being held in Cannes.

Ghaywan is naturally happy with the development.

Retweeting the tweet on the micro-blogging website, he posted: "PHHEEEWWWW!!!!!!!!"

Richa, whose "Gangs Of Wasseypur" was also screened at Cannes, said she is "thrilled to be going again to Cannes with a movie".

"Over the moon, and excited about this for India and the team of 'Masaan'. Thanks Neeraj for casting me, and the producers for backing this film. It's a huge deal," she added.

Congratulating the team, actor-director Rajat Kapoor wrote: "Neeraj Ghaywan's Masaan in 'un certain regard' at Cannes this year!!!! wah wah - mubarak all the friends who were a part of that film."

Lyricist Swanand Kirkire shared: "Now this is something I was dying to hear @Festival_Cannes: #Cannes2015 MASAAN (FLY AWAY SOLO) by Neeraj GHAYWAN #UnCertainRegard."

Apart from Richa, who has proven her acting acumen in films like "Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!", "Gangs Of Wasseypur", "Fukrey" and "Tamanchey", the film stars young talent Shweta Tripathi, who was in the news for winning the Best Actress award at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) for "Haraamkhor".

Before leaving for IFFLA, Shweta had told IANS: "'Masaan' is a Phantom Films production. Not allowed to talk much about it yet. But that is very different from my character in 'Haraamkhor'."

The Cannes film fest is due to be held from May 13-24.

Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia, who has started working on the movie adaptation of writer Ashu Patel's book "Madam X" based on the underworld, says he decided to make this film because of its "interesting climax" and "unique story".

He says it is different from the regular underworld stories.

"What stuck me was the girl's struggle in this book. This girl is very modern. She was wooing three guys who were dons at a time and then eventually she vanished. I like the story because of its end," the filmmaker said here on Wednesday during the launch of the book "Madam X".

"Neither does she die nor has a change of heart, she just vanishes. Nobody knows where she is... Will she come back? So, the possibility of part two is also possible," he added.

The book "Madam X" is about a small town girl who joins the underworld when her lover leaves her.

Meanwhile, there have been reports that actress Huma Qureshi has been roped in to play the female gangster in the film.

On being asked about it, Dhulia said: "I won't say anything unless everything gets finalised. She is very much there in the film, but I have still not closed the options."

"Madam X" will go on the floors at the end of this year.

Actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik is going to Amritsar after over a decade for Abhishek Chaubey's "Udta Punjab".

"On the flight to Amritsar to join the cast of movie #UdtaPunjab... going to golden temple city after 12 years... Jo bole so nihaal, Satsriyakaal," Satish tweeted on Thursday.

The upcoming film stars Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor.

Actor Arshad Warsi will be seen in the upcoming political satire "Welcome To Karachi", mostly shot in Britain and Indore. He believes that irrespective of what the masses of Pakistan and India want, nothing can materialise unless the countries’ politicians make an effort.

When asked if it's time that Pakistan and India shoot films together, Arshad said: “Pakistan and India should shoot together, this should happen, that should happen, we should be able to shoot there.

"All these are desires and people want them. Unless the people who run the country don't change their attitude, nothing is going to happen. What we want and what we desire are of no consequence."

Directed by Ashish R. Mohan, "Welcome To Karachi" also features Jackky Bhagnani and Lauren Gottlieb. The film is set for a May 21 release

Filmmaker Karan Johar has thanked his six million followers on micro-blogging site Twitter for "the love, the hate" and more.

"At 6 million today on Twitter....thank you for the love... the hate... the indifference and most of all the acknowledgement," Karan tweeted on Thursday.

Followed by celebrities like Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, Juhi Chawla and Madhuri Dixit, the "Student of the Year" director uses the digital platform to express his views on varied subjects as well as to make announcements about his new projects.

Designer Shantanu Goenka has accused certain boutiques in his hometown Kolkata of plagiarising his creations, and says concrete steps need to be taken against the "flourishing" market of replicas.

The couturier, whose designs spell exquisite luxury, got to know about plagiared designs when he stumbled upon the social media pages of some of stores. He got photographic proof of the copied designs, which the stores were claiming to be their original creations.

“These boutiques in Kolkata are pioneers in shamelessly copying designerwear. The designers who worked at these boutiques previously, who detested the idea of copying other designer’s works, have come forward to support the statement with photographs as proof,” Goenka said in a statement.

He added that “since we take no concrete steps against plagiarism, the boutiques tend to flourish in this grey area”.

“I hope this issue is addressed in press and within the fraternity, because it’s not just my clothes which are being copied, but you will be shocked to find that the entire business is running through copies of famous designers, which at times they even quote as originals,” he added.

Goenka is not the only designer whose creations are imitated by shopkeepers across the nation. Replica saris and lehengas by designers like Masaba Gupta, Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Manish Malhotra sell like hot cakes as far as wedding wear is concerned.

The outspoken and blunt Rakhi Sawant detests any comparison with adult film star-turned-Bollywood actress Sunny Leone, and says she should instead be compared to the likes of international icons Jennifer Lopez and Madonna.

At the shooting of a video album, Rakhi, who was dressed in a revealing ensemble, hit back at a mediaperson who asked her if her comeback song will give tough competition to Sunny who has been making waves in B-Town.

To that Rakhi said: "Please don't compare me with Sunny Leone because I have achieved (my popularity) by dancing, performing, doing reality shows and also by winning hearts of the audiences. I never did any adult film or anything else to achieve this. I hope you all understand."

She was also clear about whom she wants to be compared with.

"I am glamorous and very much upfront. I think you can compare me with Jennifer Lopez, Madonna," said the item girl-actress who has grooved to songs like "Pardesia" and "Dekhta hai tu kya".