The monsoon is often linked to romance and this rainy season brighten up your wardrobe by adding outfits in hues of red, green, and bright purple.

“Dark colours are popular as they don’t make mud and water stains prominent. Red, green, bright purple and blue are good choice. However navy and black are good evening wear options,” suggests designer Pam Mehta.

In terms of fabrics, Mehta feels one should go for "gabardine, denim and crepe silk - they works best in monsoon as they repel water".

There are few things that a girl should keep in mind while choosing the silhouette.

“Don't over accessorise, girls. For a day wear, light tunics, tank tops are popular if teamed up with trousers, also one piece knee length dresses in bright prints and colours work best. Avoid white, see through and heels in monsoon. Flip flops are a good option to stay comfortable and be on the move,” said Mehta.

Like girls, boys too can keep in account few things for the season, says designer Sunil Mehra.

“The dominant colours for boys includes blue, green and indigo. It is important to use the right fabric during monsoon as there are certain fabrics which lose their sheen once wet so ideally one should go for cotton as the fabric dries up fast,” said Mehra.

Actor Ranbir Kapoor has been signed by Disney for "Jagga Jasoos" franchise and the film's shooting will commence in September next year.

Franchise "Jagga Jasoos" will be co-produced by Picture Shuru -- Ranbir and Anurag Basu's new production company.

As the shooting is scheduled for next year, till then Anurag, Ranbir and UTV will work together on developing the script for the first and the second part, as well as work on pre-production work for the film that film, said a statement.

"Jagga Jasoos" will be a full-on Disney franchise and the long term plan would be to take it into multiple sequels, merchandising, consumer products, graphic comics, television, gaming and much more.

The team of Ranbir, Basu and UTV were behind last year's successful film "Barfi".

It is rumoured that all four -- Ranbir, Basu, Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur -- met last week and shook hands on making this happen with the intention of it being the very first frnachise of its kind ever attempted in the country.

Actor Emraan Hashmi, who is gearing up for the release of "Ghanchakkar", his first comedy, says the film's director Raj Kumar Gupta is the biggest 'ghanchakkar'.

Co-written by Gupta and Parvez Sheikh, "Ghanchakkar" features Emraan as a forgetful Maharashtrian guy Sanjay Athray and Vidya Balan as his loud Punjabi wife Neetu.

"In this film, Raj Kumar Gupta has made us 'ghanchakkar'. Raj looks very sweet and simple, but I don't think he is. He is the biggest 'ghanchakkar'," Emraan said here in an interview.

"His (Gupta) and our writer Parvez's mind is so much twisted that the kind of script they have written, I can confidently say that when you all will watch the film, you all will become 'ghanchakkar'," he added.

So far, Emraan has played intense, negative and romantic roles on-screen, but "Ghanchakkar" is his first light-hearted drama and his favourite too.

"This character is one of my favourite characters. A guy who is not trying to be too funny, but he is inherently a huge Ghanchakkar," Emraan, who won applause for his character-driven roles in films like "Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai", "The Dirty Picture" and "Ek Thi Daayan".

"Everyone in the film will make you laugh," he added.

"Ghanchakkar" hits theatres June 28.

Zack Snyder-directed gripping story "Man of Steel" seems to have connected with its Indian audience and garnered Rs.21 crore in the opening weekend.

The Warner Bros' movie that features Henry Cavill and Amy Adams in the lead roles, was given a wide release in the country. It hit 800 screens nationwide and was dubbed in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu as well.

"We’re thrilled at the tremendous response we’ve seen from audiences across India to Zack Snyder’s exciting new vision of the iconic Super Hero. Despite unconducive weather conditions in several parts of the country and an ‘Indo-Pak’ cricket match over the weekend, the movie has got on to a flying start in the country,” Denzil Dias, managing director, Warner Bros. Pictures India, said in a statement.

The movie got off to a great start in the US as well, raking in 125.2 million dollars in its opening weekend

Tamil filmmaker K. Balachander has lauded the efforts of the makers of "Thillu Mullu", a remake of his own film of the same name starring superstar Rajinikanth, saying the new version is apt for the audiences of this generation.

The 1981 "Thillu Mullu" was an official remake of Hindi classic "Golmaal" featuring Amol Palekar.

"I'm happy the makers have taken efforts and made my film into a commercial entertainer. The remake is completely new to me but director Badri has made it in such a way that it's apt for the current generation of cinemagoers," said Balachander in a statement.

The remake features Shiva, Isha Talwar and Prakash Raj in the lead roles. It's the story of the protagonist who lands up a job with a lie, and is forced to act as his own twin to avoid being fired.

Produced by S. Madhan of Vendhar Movies, it had a worldwide release June 14.

The 10th edition of “Star Parivaar Awards” was not just about the grand sets and trophies, it was also about entertaining and scintillating dance sequences choreographed by Shiamak Davar.

This was the first time Shiamak choreographed something for the small screen and the performances by the celebrities turned out to be a visual delight for the audience.

Sooraj-Sandhya from “Diya aur Baati hum”, Aditya-Pankhuri from “Pyaar Ka Dard Hai”, Gopi-Ahem and Rashi-Jigar from “Saathiya”, Aakash-Poonam from “Ek Ghar Banauga”, Ranvijay-Veera and their on screen mom Ratan from “Veera” as well as "Nach Baliye 5" winners Jay Bhanushali-Mahi Viz, not only rocked the dance floor, but thoroughly entertained the guests.

From “Bijli aaye na aaye” from “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” to “Radha” from “Student Of The Year”, the TV actors' performances were a treat for the guests that included Bollywood actors Ritesh Deshmukh, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Imran Khan and Sonakshi Sinha.

And if that was not enough, celebrity chefs Vikas Khanna and Kunal Kapur, seen judging “MasterChef”, added to the fun with their 'jhatkas' and 'matkas'.

The gala evening was held Saturday at the Yash Raj Studios here.

The “Star Parivaar Awards”, which started in 2003 to honour the TV actors who are part of the Star Plus' shows, will be aired soon on the TV and the winners name will be unveiled there.

Locked away with hardened criminals, Suraj Pancholi seems to be coping well with his condition, according to his sister who met him at the Arthur Road Jail here.

Suraj's sister Sana visited Suraj in prison Saturday. To the family's relief the boy seemed to be in a good mental and physical health.

"Sana went with a lot of dread and despair in her heart. She came away hopeful, and confident that her brother would soon be out and free," said a friend of the Pancholis.

Apparently Suraj assured his sister of his condition.

"The other inmates are completely sympathetic about the sudden incarceration of young, inexperienced Suraj. They have sort of adopted him. They give him their share of food, look after him and protect him against any prison violence," the family friend added.

"Suraj knows his father is in a panic about the crisis. He told Sana to tell their father, 'I didn't do anything. They're saying I confessed to beating her (Jiah) up and many awful crimes. None of this is true. I didn't do anything wrong. And I didn't confess to anything,'" the friend of Pancholis said.

Meanwhile, the view that the six-page letter which Jiah's mother gave out to the police as Jiah's alleged suicide note being not authentic, is gaining credence.

The alleged suicide note and some of the letters that Jiah wrote to Suraj have been handed over to the government-recognised forensic company Helik Advisory for hand-writing authentication.

"The Pancholis are confident that the handwriting in the alleged suicide note would be found to be different from the handwriting in the letters that Jiah wrote to Suraj," the family friend said.

"Dedh Ishqiya", will go "much further" in intimacy than "Ishqiya". Actor Arshad Warsi is said to have some steamy lovemaking scenes with co-star Huma Qureshi, while even Madhuri Dixit has uninhibitedly shot for some cosy scenes with Naseeruddin Shah.

For those who saw Abhishek Choubey's "Ishqiya" three years ago, the film's raw sexual energy between Arshad and Vidya Balan still remains vivid. But according to a source close to the project Huma and Arshad "have pulled out all stops" making the lovemaking scenes in "Ishqiya" look like "a teaser trailer, and foreplay before the actual act".

That's not all. Madhuri, who makes a comeback in "Dedh Ishqiya", has also done some intimate scenes with Naseeruddin.

Director Abhishek Choubey said: "We shot their intimate romantic moments at the very beginning of the shooting. They've come out very beautifully. But let me state Madhuri's character is very different from Vidya's in 'Ishqiya'.

"Madhuri plays a Begum who lives in a palace in Lucknow. Since this is again 'ishqiya', we once again explore the various aspects of love and romance. What we discover in the relationship between Madhuriji and Naseer-saab is very different from the earlier relationsip between Vidya and Arshad.

"While Vidya's intimate scenes were earthy and raw, Madhuri-ji's amorous moments with Naseer-saab are approached with a lot of dignity."

Choubey says he has created two kinds of world and languages in "Dedh Ishqiya".

"One is the world of Naseer-saab and Arshad's characters being carried over from the first film. The other is the genteel aristocratic world of Madhuri that we introduce in this film. There is shaayari and mushaaira. But there's also Arshad's cruder expressions," he said.

Huma Qureshi plays Madhuri's friend and confidante in "Dedh Ishqiya".

"Huma was very excited about working with Madhuri. She plays Madhuri's kaneez(woman Friday). Her scenes with Madhuri are very special. I was in a dilemma about the casting of this role since Kangna Ranaut opted out. I was uncertain about what would happen.

"I knew Huma from earlier when she worked in 'Ek Thi Daayan', where I was a co-producer. So we are friends. Ultimately, Huma turned out to be the right choice and I haven't stopped congratulating myself for choosing her. In many ways, Huma's is the most complex character in 'Dedh Ishqiya'," said Choubey.

Now only the climax of the film remains to be shot. The film is expected to release in January 2014.

Putting an end to all the speculation about what was versatile actor Shreyas Talpade’s next after his hugely successful Houseful 2, Pun Films Pvt. Ltd. and Spider Wave Films announced the end of shoot (principle photography) for the Shreyas Talpade and Manjari Fadnis starrer Wah Taj Being directed by debutant Ajit Sinha, jointly produced by Pawan Sharma and Abhinav Verma.

An interesting humor laced thriller about one man’s struggle against the establishment set against the very picturesque and romantic Taj Mahal, Wah Taj was shot primarily in Agra and Bhopal with a short schedule in Mumbai. The movie explores and depicts Agra in a way never seen before on celluloid. Other than the Shreyas and Manjari the principal cast of the film also includes the historic Taj Mahal and Hemant Pandey,Rajesh Sharma, Vishwajeet Pradhan, Rakesh Shrivastava amongst others.

“The script of the movie is very honest and relatable, so I needed a seasoned and earnest actor like Shreyas to do justice to the role. The experience of shooting this film was monumental. Additionally I must commend the entire cast and crew of this film whom despite being from different parts of country, came together brilliantly with their collective experience and creative input, enabling the final product to be par expectations.” said director, Ajit Sinha.

Amitesh Kumar, spokesperson stated, “The film was mounted and executed as per plan. I am very pleased that Ajit has shot the film well within schedule despite the film being shot at multiple real locations. I would also like to thank the local authorities for their support as we could not have delivered a complex yet great movie, like Wah Taj, well within schedule without that.”

The film is slated to release towards end 2013.

Actor Chetan Hansraj is back to playing a bad boy on the small screen with "Jodha Akbar". He says his fans love watching him in negative roles. Moreover, "women love bad boys"!

"Playing the bad guy has never lost me any fans. In fact, my fans have always appreciated the different negative characters I have played and always send me their love and support. It is also said that women love bad boys, so isn't that a win-win situation," Chetan said in a statement.

The actor, who has portrayed a negative character in shows like "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii", "Kkusum" and "Kya Hua Tera Vaada", will be seen in the role of Adham Khan, the son of Mahamanga and foster brother to emperor Akbar, in the TV show.

Auditions for the lead roles of the show took months, but Chetan is said to have been an immediate pick for the part.

What makes him enjoy negative roles?

"There are many facets to playing a negative character onscreen. There are shades of grey along with the deep dark shades of negativity that one needs to portray," he said.

"Jodha Akbar", which goes on air Tuesday on Zee TV, is produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms, a banner Chetan is very comfortable working with.

"It's an amazing experience working with them again. It always makes me feel like I'm working for my home production," he said.

Tamil actress Puvisha M., who has worked with Shah Rukh Khan in the forthcoming Hindi film "Chennai Express", says she learnt the art of being humble and simple from King Khan, who despite being a superstar never behaves like one.

"He may be a superstar but you never see him behaving like one because he is unbelievably friendly and down-to-earth. After working with him, I realised that despite being a superstar one can still choose to be simple. This is something I learnt from him and I will remember forever," Puvisha told IANS.

"I was told before I entered films that people change after they achieve fame, and I almost believed it until I met him Shah Rukh-ji, who proved that theory wrong. I also learnt from him that regardless of stardom, we can decide how we want to be," she added.

Puvisha, who made her cinematic debut in Bala Pazhanisaamy's critically acclaimed Tamil period-drama "Paradesi", was chosen for "Chennai Express" amongst 400 aspiring actors.

"I was least confident when I auditioned for 'Chennai Express' because there were nearly 400 like me who had come to bag the role of a typical south Indian girl," she said.

"I auditioned in typical south Indian attire, wearing a half sari and jasmine flowers on my head. (Director) Rohit Shetty was impressed with me. However, I only got a call after six months, by when, I had almost forgotten about the audition," said Puvisha, who plays a family member to actress Deepika Padukone's character in the film.

"Deepika and I are from the same family in the film. I play her uncle's daughter and I'm the one who is very close to her. It was so much fun shooting because almost 50 to 60 percent of the dialogues in the film are in Tamil and there are so many south Indian actors," she added.

Puvisha says SRK personally helped her overcome nervousness.

"In one of the scenes I'm supposed to hold his hand and almost hug him. I just couldn't do it because I was so nervous! But eventually when we shot, he held my hand and gave me the confidence to do the scene," she said.

A trained Bharatanatyam dancer for 20 years, Puvisha says she missed dancing in the film, but has no regrets whatsoever.

"I'm a trained dancer and I would've loved to shake a leg with Shah Rukh-ji, but unfortunately that didn't happen. But, I really didn't mind because I can always feel proud to have worked with a superstar," said Puvisha, who was born and raised in Malaysia.

Southern actress Priyamani was roped in for a special item number in the film, which is produced by Shah Rukh's Red Chillies Entertainment.

Also starring are Sathyaraj, Manorama, and Mohan Raman in important roles. "Chennai Express" releases Aug 8.

At 60, Rishi Kapoor left Hollywood action directors Tom Struthers and John Street of "Inception" and "The Dark Knight Rises" fame, stunned.

The veteran Bollywood actor is said to have performed a brilliantly executed action sequence on the sets of "D-Day" without any training or rehearsals.

Rishi, who plays the character of Goldman, a most wanted criminal, was shooting for an action sequence with Irrfan, for the film. The scene required Rishi to crawl on the ground and engage in some intense hand to hand combat, and he surprised the action director duo with his agility and accuracy, said a source.

The scene ended up looking authentic and well-executed, leaving Struthers and Street amazed.

"D-Day", produced by DAR Motion Pictures and Emmay Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., is directed by Nikhil Advani. It also features Arjun Rampal, Shruti Haasan, Huma Qureshi, Akash Dahiya, Sree Swara and Chandan Roy Sanyal. The movie is slated to release July 19.

He was born in a farmer's family but grew up to be one of the country's acting legends. Akkineni Nageswara Rao believes one should enter films with "devotion" and not because it is the "fashion" to do so and says if you're popular, you're bound to be responsible for your actions.

"You always carry huge responsibility as an actor when you become popular. One should be careful about his or her actions both in films and in public life," Rao told IANS in an interview.

"Cinema is an honourable profession which gives you fame, money, laurels and popularity. Therefore, come with devotion, but never enter the industry for fashion," added the octogenarian, who made his cinematic debut as a lead actor in 1944 Telugu film "Seetha Rama Jananam".

Since then, he has worked in over 200 Telugu films in a career spanning seven decades.
Besides the coveted Dadasaheb Phalke Award, three of the country's four top civilian honours - the Padma Vibhushan, the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri - have been conferred on Rao.

Known for his work in Telugu films such as "Devadasu", "Mayabazar", "Dr. Chakravarthy" and "Muga Manasulu", Rao, popularly referred to as ANR, has always believed in "longevity" to connect with his audiences.

"I was very careful from the beginning and knew that I need to focus on longevity in order to connect with audiences with every role I adorned. I was also aware of my weakness and hence it was all the more important for me to choose the right film with utmost care," he said.

Rao never hesitated to play a variety of roles, such as a villager, an urban educated protagonist, a tragic hero and even a comedian, to sustain his popularity over the years.

"I never wanted people to get bored of seeing me on the screen in similar roles," said Rao, who still has a fan base equivalent to that of his star son Akkineni Nagarjuna.

From being a farmer's boy to India's most respected actor: How did it happen?

"I dropped out of school because my family couldn't afford it. I used to help my mother at her work, but at leisure, I used to stand in front of the mirror and act. My mother noticed my interest in acting and asked my brother to introduce me to the local theatre group," he said, adding: "I can't even think of what I would have been if not an actor".

Remembered for his memorable roles in films such as "Sudigundaalu", "Antastulu" and "Meghasandesam", Rao recalls "Batasari" and "Devadasu" as two films he will always be proud of.

"I still consider 'Batasari' as one of my finest performances in my career. There was only one page of dialogue in the whole picture and the role demanded maximum use of expressions," he added.

Despite strong criticism, Rao acted in "Devadasu", only to be catapulted to the status of Telugu cinema's first romantic hero.

"Many said I wasn't suited to star in a romantic saga, but the criticism made me all the more eager to prove myself. "Devadasu" went on to become a classic, he said.

How did he manage the competition?

"There were few people in the industry when I entered at 19. It helped me because the industry was looking for a new boy as the established actors were under contract with studios," he added.

Did his busy acting career keep him away from his family?

"Initially, it was challenging as I got extremely busy with my career. As I learnt to include discipline into my schedules, I found ample time for my family," said Rao, who was married to Annapurna Akkineni for 62 years. She passed away in 2011.

Rao has two sons and three daughters - the eldest son Venkat Akkineni is a popular producer, while the second son Nagarjuna is a renowned actor. Daughters Saroja, Susheela and Sathyavathi are settled.

Rao's grandchildren Sushant, Sumanth, Naga Chaitanya are all actors while his youngest grandson Akhil is likely to soon enter films.

At 88, Rao is all set to share screen space with his son and grandson in upcoming Telugu family-comedy "Manam".

Sharing his thoughts about the 100-year-old India cinema, he said the industry needs to become more "experimental" and attract "global audiences".

For young or old, a visit to a dentist was seen as a painful experience. Only bleeding gums and toothaches could push people towards dental clinics. Things have changed now as growing numbers in India, conscious of the way their teeth appear, frequent dentists to get whitening, correction or decoration jobs.

Ekta Chadha, smile designer at the Smile Studio, said: "There is a substantial growth in the number of people seeking better dental health as well as having better teeth presentation."

Usually celebrities would avail themselves of dental-related cosmetic treatment, but this is no more restricted to the glamour industry, says Shikha Giri, consultant prosthodontist and implantologist at the Seven Hills Hospital.

"We have people from all walks of life coming to us to have their smiles beautified. Corporate people, air hostesses, lawyers, doctors, and even housewives and teenagers are more than eager to improve their smile," Giri told IANS.

The cost for dental cosmetic treatment starts from Rs.1,000 and can go up to Rs.150,000.

Tooth whitening and bleaching are among the most sought after treatments as smoking and caffeine are among the principal culprits.

"Bleaching per cycle costs around Rs.8,800. The duration depends on the frequency of intake of tea, coffee and the like, but roughly it ranges from one to two-and-a-half years," said Giri.

Rachana Doshi, aesthetic and cosmetic dentist, Bright Whites, Mumbai, suggested that people who consume coffee or tea frequently should opt for in-office whitening.

"In-office whitening usually has a better effect because of slightly higher concentration of hydrogen peroxide," Doshi told IANS.

Ceramic veneers are recommended for a beautiful smile. A single veneer costs around Rs.8,000.

"It involves making thin ceramic shells customised for a patient's tooth. These are cemented on to cracked, chipped or discoloured teeth, making for a perfect smile," Doshi said.

If flaunting a set of pearly white teeth is the cause for seeking treatment, people with small teeth or gummy smiles also visit dentists.

"Crown lengthening procedure is used to increase the size of teeth, in case they are too small or make for gummy smile. This procedure should be followed by full coverage crowns for longevity," said Giri. The treatment costs Rs.1,500 per tooth.

Many like to accessorise their teeth. Tooth jewellery is considered to be a "statement treatment" amongst college students and brides and is usually priced at Rs.1,000.

"It involves putting a white or coloured stone on one front tooth. It is quite a statement treatment amongst collegians and brides. There is no drilling or cutting of the tooth whatsoever. The stone is simply cemented on to the tooth," said Doshi.

If youngsters are saddled with braces, it spoils their looks. But thanks to advancements, braces have evolved and there is the option of invisible braces.

"They are a form of orthodontic treatment in which the braces are hidden from view or made less visible. They come in the form of lingual orthodontics, or ceramic tooth coloured braces," said Shetty.

The alternative is expensive - generally costing about Rs.1.5 lakh.

Customised lingual braces are costlier and the "only hitch is that people find it difficult to talk because the tip of the tongue touches the back of the teeth," Chadha added.

This trend is seeing an upsurge not just in the metros but even in tier-II and tier-III cities.

Sahith Kumar Shetty, consultant maxillofacial surgeon at Mysore's Columbia Asia Hospital, said patients come for treatment related to the beautification of teeth.

He said most of them are women, but some men are also showing interest.

"These procedures are higher during weddings. Dental corrections are often combined with other wedding preparations for both the bride and the groom," he added.

What is Amitabh Bachchan concerned about? The ailing elephant Bijlee. He has appealed to animal lovers to rescue the tusker who had collapsed near Wockhardt Hospital in Mulund last week.

In a series of tweets, the 70- year old said: "Attention! elephant 'Bijlee' lying collapsed in Mulund, suburb of Mumbai...she needs cure...will authorities please extend all help."

He further tweeted: "There is an NGO AMTM (Animals Matter to Me) working on Bijlee, giving food etc, but she needs to get to a hospital. Authority help needed. Equipment to carry (sic)."

"A compassionate appeal to all animal lovers. Please come forward and extend all possible help. I just did. Will you," he tweeted.

The actor also put up photographs of Bijlee on his blog with details of the NGO where one can contribute in whatever way possible.

"I am not in the habit of putting appeals on the social media, for reasons that concern me contractually. But I do believe in this unfortunate incident, and believe that if something can be done for this beleaguered elephant lying on the road in great misery, she will survive and flourish," he said in his blog post.

"So let us do our best that we can, for those that suffer, that speak of their misery in a language that we cannot understand, but who we know would understand any help that can be extended to them," he further added.

Bijlee, a 58-year-old female elephant, belongs to a couple who used her to beg for alms, marriages and other auspicious occasions.

After playing a woman who runs her own parlour and says 'cheers' with her mother-in-law in "Vicky Donor", Dolly Ahluwalia is being tagged as "Dabang Dolly" and is happy with the tag.

"I am happy because if I am getting this tag at this age, then it's a good thing. I am the voice of all the women in the world," Dolly said at a press conference. She won a National Award for best supporting actress for "Vicky Donor".

Her performance had such an influence on director Shashant Shah that he decided to change the final script of his film "Bajatey Raho", a revenge-comedy coming in theatres July 26, to accommodate her.

He roped her in to join Tusshar Kapoor, Ranvir Shorey and Vinay Pathak in the cast.

"Earlier, the story was only about three guys - Tusshar, Ranveer and Vinay. Then I saw 'Vicky Donor' and I changed the story because she (Dolly) was fantastic," Shashant said here Monday at the first look launch of "Bajatey Raho".

He added: "When did you last see a 50-plus lady protagonist running the whole show?"

Dolly plays a loud woman in "Bajatey Raho" who plans a revenge on a billionaire, played by Ravi Kishan, guiding the three men - Tusshar, Ranvir and Vinay - in the plan.

It also stars Vishakha Singh.

Actress Dia Mirza has spoken out against reports claiming she had not paid her water bills and says it happened because she was unaware they were pending bills.

The incident came to the actress' notice after it was reported in the newspapers.

"I am a law abiding citizen and the amount is not such that there can ever be a doubt I would try and avoid payment. The whole issue is a result of oversight, mis-communication and is unfortunate," said Dia, seen in films like "Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein", in a statement.

According to Dia's lawyer Gautam Mehmood, she was unaware about the water supply line. Now that the matter has been brought to her notice, she will pay the dues within two days.

"The non-payment of dues to the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWWSB) was due to oversight. The water connection was taken a long time ago and Ms. Mirza was not aware of the same," he said.

"There is no dispute regarding either the water connection or the dues thereof while it would be relevant to state Ms. Mirza was not aware of the water connection or the bills due regarding the same but as a responsible citizen she is doing the right thing and settling all the bills within the next 24 hours," he added.

Actress Kavitta Verma has apologised to the Christian community for her "blasphemous" pose in forthcoming Bollywood movie "Policegiri", an activist said.

Kavitta's dressing scantily with a rosary on her body and the Holy Cross on her belly had raked up a controversy among Christians last week.

The Christian Secular Forum (CSF) had raised the issue with the movie's producers, T.P. Aggarwal and Rahul Aggarwal, and the Censor Board, demanding deletion of the offensive scenes from the movie, failing which they would not permit its release next month.

Late Monday, the producers invited CSF general secretary Joseph Dias and others for a meeting along with Verma.

"I tender an unconditional apology, as I am aware that the said picture has hurt your religious sentiments and that of the community and hereby withdraw the same," Kavitta's apology said.

Kavitta conceded that she made a "mistake" and committed to use religious objects in a "reverential" manner in the future.

"Both Verma and the Aggarwals tendered separate written apology to the Catholic community said that they hold the highest regard for all religions and would not include the offensive scenes in the movie. We are satisfied with it. We shall now write to the Censor Board to ensure that such scenes are deleted before the movie is released," Dias told IANS.

Explaining the strong stance on the issue, Dias said that Christians are commanded by their faith to forgive, but "that does not mean blasphemy of any kind will be tolerated."

He vowed that the CSF would continue to act as a watchdog not only for the Christian community but all other faiths, since religion is a sensitive issue with potential for provoking violent reactions.

A police officer has termed as "media speculation" that late actress Jiah Khan's six-page letter does not match her handwriting, saying that no such statement had been released and the letter would be sent for forensic examination.

"There is no new development as such. All these reports in the media which say that the handwriting does not match are media speculation. We have not released any such statement. The letter willnow be sent to forensic experts," Vishwas Nangre Patil, Additional Commissioner of Police (West), told IANS.

Jiah Khan committed suicide June 3 and before her death she reportedly wrote the letter in which she talked about her doomed relationship with alleged boyfriend Sooraj Pancholi, the son of actors Zarina Wahab and Aditya Pancholi.

It is being speculated that Jiah's handwriting does not match that of the letter.

Kavita, Jiah's younger sister, told IANS: "This is all speculation. The letter was written by her only. Why would anyone do this for no reason?"

Sooraj was arrested June 10 in connection with the suicide of the "Nishabd" actress is in judicial custody. His bail plea hearing is June 21.

He wears many hats and choreographer-actor-director Prabhudheva says being a dancer he relates more to romance than action and wonders how he became an action film director.

After directing two action movies in Bollywood - "Wanted" and "Rowdy Rathore", he dealt with his favourite genre in his forthcoming film "Ramaiya Vastavaiya", a romantic drama.

"As a choreographer, I am actually related to the romantic part because songs happen only when romance happens. I don't know how I became an action director," the 40-year-old said here Monday in an interview.

"When I did 'Wanted', people asked me you are a choreographer, how will you do an action film? But it happened," he added.

"Ramaiya Vastavaiya" marks the debut of Girish Kumar, son of producer Kumar Taurani.

Talking about Girish, Prabhudheva said: "I told Kumarji, when he booked me as the director, let me test him. He was hardworking and I liked him. One year later, we started the film."

"In that one year I told Kumarji to let him just dance our own Bollywood dance and not send him to any foreign country to learn all that... So he did that and every 15 days, he would send me a CD and he kept going to the next level," he said.

Shruti Haasan plays Girish's love interest in the film that also stars Sonu Sood, Randhir Kapoor, Vinod Khanna, Poonam Dhillon and Satish Shah. It hits theatres July 19.