Pak singer Adnan Sami applies for Indian citizenship

Pakistani singer Adnan Sami has applied for Indian citizenship for a second time despite an earlier plea of his having been rejected by the Centre.
The 43-year-old singer -- whose earlier request was rejected some two years back -- has made his application to the Foreigners' Division of the Home Ministry.

"His application is under consideration," official sources said.

Last month, Home Ministry had asked Law Ministry as to whether Sami can be granted Indian citizenship. But Law Ministry refused to entertain the request, saying that the power of granting Indian citizenship lies with the Home Ministry under the Citizenship Act.

The Law Ministry, however, said that it can help Home Ministry with the interpretation of any provision of the Citizenship Act to enable it to decide the case.

Under the Indian Citizenship Act, a foreigner is entitled to receive citizenship provided that he or she has rendered distinguished service to the cause of science, philosophy, art, literature, world peace or human progress.

Sami, who has a Pakistani passport, had arrived in India in 2001 and, between 2001 and 2013, visited the UK and several other countries. He has a business and professional visa.
His earlier application for citizenship was submitted to the special branch of Mumbai Police.

Farhan Akhtar goes to Srinagar for 'Wazir'

Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar moved to Srinagar for the shooting of his upcoming drama "Wazir".

"Off to Srinagar now for the final schedule on Wazir...Flight delayed by an hour... good things come to those who wait, I guess," Farhan tweeted on Sunday.
Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, the film also stars Amitabh Bachchan and Aditi Rao Hydari.
Farhan, 41, will play an Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officer in the film.
The teaser of "Wazir", written and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, released on December 19, 2014 with Aamir Khan-starrer "PK".
After the film's shooting, Farhan will enthrall music lovers at a concert in Noida on March 3.

 Aejaz Gulab wants to direct Salman

Aejaz Gulab, who made his debut as a director with "Ab Tak Chhappan 2", says he is planning to approach superstar Salman Khan for his next.
"As a filmmaker everybody wants to grow and as far as I am concerned, I am very good friends with Salman Khan. I want to work with him in my next project and I will soon be approaching him for the same," Gulab told IANS.
"But at the moment, it's too early to reveal any more details," added Gulab, who worked with the superstar in films like "Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega..." and "Veergati" as a stunt director.
However, when asked about the genre of his next venture, he said: "It's a very special project and I will make an announcement once things fall into place."

Low-cost housing sector flay Budget

 The Budget has failed to offer any incentives to the affordable housing sector which is already facing risks in form of high costs and low margins, industry leaders said.

"The Budget is disappointing. The affordable housing sector was expecting that the Narendra Modi government, like last time, would extend some support to it and iron out the difficulties.

Post split, pet Nori stays with Sid

Last year, actors Siddharth and Samanatha seemed to be in a happy relationship and all was well. The relationship took an unfortunate turn and in December 2014 the two parted ways. In August last year, Samantha found a cute black pup on the streets of Chennai and adopted her. She named her Nori and put up pics of them on twitter.

Following the split, it looks like Siddharth is the one who is playing dad to Nori. In a recent interview to a daily, he stated that everyone goes through pain but celebrities also have to deal with the media and people's judgement. He added that it was his two dogs Mowgli and Nori who help him cope with any crisis along with his family. Wonder why Samantha - who does a lot of charity and loves pets - didn't take Nori. Perhaps, Mowgli needed a companion and the two dogs were happy to be together.

BollywoodLife had earlier informed you how Samantha even backed out of the Tamil remake of Bangalore Days where she was cast opposite the Jigarthanda actor. But you know what they say... break-ups are bitter!

Neha is in a mood to experiment

• After making her debut in the romantic entertainer Dil Deewana, actress Neha Deshpande will soon be seen in a social drama The Bells, directed by Praveen Chandra. "I play a school teacher in the film. Although there's a glamorous side to her as well, my characterisation is that of a woman who takes social responsibility seriously, and likes to serve people through various social initiatives. The film also expounds women empowerment and the challenges faced by modern women," says Neha, adding, "We shot in old age homes, slums, and orphanages in Warangal. I had to get my hands dirty while cleaning the roads but it was an amazing experience."

Apart from this film, Neha, who was born and brought up in Hyderabad, has also wrapped up shooting for another project Shree Nilayam. "It's a suspense thriller and I play a young home maker, who returns to India from the US. The film is about the consequences we face after my husband and I get trapped in a haunted house one fine night," Neha reveals.

Mahesh is Akhil's villain

Akhil has recently finished shooting of his debut film in Hyderabad and getting ready for the next schedule with heroine Sayessha. A very little info about the cast is been revealed out by the Akhil and his gang for his launch pad.

Now a surprise element of Akhil film is leaked out by the unit members and Mahesh is been signed as villain in this yet to be titled movie. As per sources director V.V.Vinayak have a close relationship with Bollywood actor Mahesh Manjrekar from a longtime and with Adhurs film it got even stronger.

In Akhil's movie there was a requirement of an antagonist who could balance both comedy and crooked villainous shades in him. So Vinayak felt Mahesh will perfectly fit the bill and he will do cent percent justice to the role inked. An official announcement will be made shortly, added unit members.

 

 

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