16-29 February 2020 The Asian Independent

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Mumbai : Model-actress Poonam
Pandey says she has filed a complaint
in the Bombay High Court against
actress Shilpa Shettys husband,
businessman Raj Kundra, and his
associates. Pandey has alleged
that Kundra and his associates
have been illegally using content
featuring her even after a contract
between the two parties was terminated.
Kundra and his associate Saurabh
Kushwah have denied Pandey's charge
and even claimed that they have not
received any notice. It started when
Pandey signed a deal with Kundra
and his associates, called
Armsprime Media. The company
was handling The Poonam
Pandey App. She claims that
they have been using content
meant for the app even after the
contract to do so expired by over
eight months.
Pandey alleged that Kundra has
been using the content and minting
money. The actress stated that over a
period of six months she has been
getting obscene calls.
"The company (Armsprime) was
handling my app. I kept the contract
small because I could see
that there was some fraud happening.
After a while, I terminated
the contract. Now, I read
in the news that these guys
have terminated the contract. If
they have terminated the contract,
why have they been stealing
my videos over the past eight
months. I have been calling and
messaging Raj, mailing him with
the request to stop stealing my
ENTERTAINMENT
video. Now, I am getting threatening
messages from Raj Kundra," Poonam
claimed, while speaking to IANS.
"I want to understand whether he is
really broke that he wants to steal my
videos. If he is really facing a financial
crunch, I can lend him some money
but don't steal my content," she added.
It is being claimed that Kundra and his
team were using her content explicitly
and they even put out her personal
contact number, writing "call me, I
will strip for you".
"Now, that the news has gone out,
these people have sent me a settlement
agreement. They have accepted that
they have been stealing my content,
and are putting an amount in the contract.
I am not going to be quiet. I have
been silent for a year," she said.
An official statement has been
issued by Armsprime Media, signed
by Kushwah, which states: "The allegations
by Poonam Pandey are false
and frivolous. We have not received
any notice or even a copy of the Writ
Petition filed. We are surprised at how
can we even be made a party to such
Shruti Seth : Mahesh Bhatt one of most prominent directors
Mumbai, Actress Shruti Seth is super happy to be part of filmmaker
Mahesh Bhatt’s new TV show “Dil Jaise Dhadke…
Dhadakne Do”. “Mahesh Sir is one of the most prominent filmmakers
in the entertainment industry and like so many others, I too
nurtured a dream of working with him one day. I am glad that I got
this opportunity. “‘Dil Jaise Dhadke… Dhadakne Do’ portrays a
unique and engaging storyline and its intriguing script is what made
me take up this wonderful project.
I have learned so much from Mahesh Sir and I am looking forward
to learning more,” Shruti said. Dil Jaise Dhadke…Dhadakne
Do” is created by Mahesh Bhatt, and produced and directed by
Guroudev Bhalla. The show airs on Star Plus.
Dharmendra to launch new
restaurant He-Man on V’Day
Mumbai, Bollywood icon Dharmendra is
coming up with a new farm-to-fork restaurant
named He-Man, which will be inaugurated on
Valentine’s Day. The veteran superstar took to
Instagram on Wednesday morning to announce
his new venture. This is Dharmendra’s second
restaurant after the popular Garam Dharam
Dhaba. He-Man will open on
the Karnal Highway.
Dharmendra, who is popularly
known as the ‘He-Man of
Bollywood’ wrote on
Instagram: “Dear friends,
after the success of my restaurant
‘Garam Dharam Dhaba’
now I’m announcing a first
ever Farm to Fork restaurant
called ‘He Man’, friends, I
truly appreciate your love,
respect and belonging
towards me. love you all…
your Dharam.”
The actor also shared an e-
invite for his fans, which
reads: “Dear fans, with
immense joy and gratitude, I
want to announce the launch
of the first ever farm to fork
restaurant called He-Man.
Launching this Valentine’s Day 10.30 a.m. on
Karnal Highway.” Dharmendra has been working
hard to set up his farm-to-fork restaurant for
a while now. He keeps sharing videos on social
media of his farm, with farmers displaying
fresh vegetables like cabbages, gourd, beetroot,
brinjals, ladies fingers and fruits.
Petition. There has been a breach of
contract on her part and we are exercising
our rights as per the agreement.
Since the matter is sub-judice in High
Court, we don't wish to make any further
statement. Just because Raj is an
investor in Armsprime, she is trying to
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POONAM PANDEY'S
war with Shilpa Shetty's
hubby reaches HC
extort money by misusing criminal
law." On the other hand, Pandey is
confident about her case.
"The case is in High Court. I have a
strong case. I have all the proofs. I am
seeking justice. And I know I can win
the case," she said.
Acting is way more challenging
than modelling: Diana Penty
Mumbai : Bollywood actress Diana Penty who began her career as a
model says that even though she misses doing runway
shows, she won't be able to go back to it
full time. "I used to love doing the runway
shows when I was a model and I miss
that sometimes now. But it's great to
go back to it every now and then as
'showstopper'." The "Cocktail"
actress, however, adds that acting
is more challenging a job and it
keeps her going.
"For me, acting is way more
challenging because it pushes
you to get out of your comfort
zone and try new things with
each film. I love challenging
myself; it's what keeps me
going. So as much as I love my
time as a model, I don't think I'd be
able to go back to it full time," said
Penty. Talking about the best memories
of being a model, she said: "Working
and modelling in New York was definitely a
life changing experience for me. Walking the
shows at New York Fashion Week was such a great high. I will never forget
those days." The leggy beauty is currently shooting for "Shiddat" which
will release later this year.
"It's an intense love story, which is something I've never attempted
before. So I'm really looking forward to it. It's also really special as I'll be
working with the Maddock team again for the first time after ‘Cocktail'."
HARBHAJAN, KAIF'S
favourite 'Bigg Boss 13'
contestant is Shehnaz
Mumbai : Cricketers Harbhajan
Singh and Mohammad Kaif will be
seen joining superstar Salman Khan
on the stage of "Bigg Boss 13" finale
episode. In the episode, Salman will
be seen asking them about their
favourite contestant. And interestingly,
Bhajji's and Kaif's favourite contestant
is none other than Shehnaz
Gill. The two sportsmen will also be
seen entering the "Bigg Boss" house
with dhol, and shaking a leg with the
top 5 contestants -- Shehnaz,
Sidharth Shukla, Asim Riaz,
Rashami Desai, Paras Chhabra and
Aarti Singh. Apart from cheering up
the mood of the contestants, we can
also witness Bhajji and Kaif promoting
their Road Safety World Series.
In the series, they will play cricket for
the special cause.