Co-starring Parveen Babi, this film failed to leave a mark on anybody's heart. But it did have the charm and the style that was quintessentially Dev.

Captured by ace lensman Shyam Aurangabadkar, the picture taken on the sets of the film reminds one of what we call the Dev Anand magic. In the picture, Dev Anand is seen holding a pair of aviator shades.

The sunglasses, created originally for pilots to protect their eyes in 1936 achieved a cult status and were made popular by the most fashionable Bollywood hero of the 70s. Interestingly, the film brought together Parveen Babi and Kabir Bedi .

Now, Parveen had almost given up her Bollywood career once for Kabir, her boyfriend by following him across the seas, when he got a role in an Italian television series, Sandokan. This film also marked the debut of Jyothi Bakshi Gill - an actress, who at the time was hailed as one of the most glamourous women in Hindi cinema.

Unfortunately, the glamour fizzled out in her later years. Reportedly, her semi-decomposed body was found at her residence years later.

Some even believe, that shunned by the film industry, the actress did not have enough money to support herself. A similar fate, minus the monetary issues awaited the film's female lead Parveen as well.

She, who was once pitted against Zeenat Aman , was found dead in her Juhu flat (less)

However, the name is hardly a figment of one's imagination, for there really is an Iram Parveen Bilal. While she is a Pakistani national alright, the real Iram is a filmmaker who is currently working on the post production of her Pakistani film -Josh.

"I met Sriram at the Indian Film Festival Los Angeles, in 2008. My short film, Poshak, set in Karachi , was screened at that festival.

There were a lot of Bollywood directors at the fest, including Anurag Kashyap. I guess Sriram just liked the sound of my name.

He did tell me that he was going to use it in his film, as there was a Pakistani character in there, but I didn't know it was going to be the full name. I am still unsure about how I feel about that," says Iram, on a telephonic interview from Los Angeles where she has been living since the last 10 years.

A short filmmaker by profession, Iram's current project, Josh, is her first commercial venture. The film stars Aamina Sheikh (a popular actress in Pakistan), Mohib Mirza , Khalid Malik , Adnan Shah Tipu and Khalid Ahmed (Imtiaz Ali's uncle) amongst others.

About Josh, Iram says it's inspired by the true stories of the village-ordered rape of Mukhtar Mai in tribal Pakistan and of activist Parveen Saeed who vowed to decrease crime in Pakistan by creating self-sustaining food kitchens in the slums. Saeed's motto: erase hunger to erase crime.

"It is a story about a group of friends, a murder mystery actually. It would fit into the genre that Bollywood's Rang De Basanti would be classified in.

It is about friendship and hope, and we are looking at a fall release," explains the director. A woman filmmaker from Pakistan is bound to raise enough eyebrows, and Iram admits, "Not many films get made in Pakistan.

It can be tough or easy, depending on where you come from. For an independent filmmaker like me, it could be an uphill task.

But since this is a sweet story, I am hoping it won't be too difficult to break through." As for Agent Vinod, Iram adds, "I have not watched the film yet.

But there will be a screening of the film at the next festival here and I will be there." (less)

However, the name is hardly a figment of his imagination, for there really is an Iram Parveen Bilal . The real Iram, unlike the character in the film, is a Pakistani filmmaker who is currently working on her film Josh.

"I met Sriram at the Indian Film Festival Los Angeles, in 2008. I guess Sriram just liked the sound of my name.

He did tell me that he was going to use it in his film, but I didn't know it was going to be the full name. I am still unsure about how I feel about that," says Iram, on a telecon from Los Angeles where she has been living for 10 years.

A short filmmaker by profession, Iram's current project is her first commercial venture. About Josh, Iram says it's inspired by the true stories of the village-ordered rape of Mukhtar Mai in tribal Pakistan and of activist Parveen Saeed who vowed to decrease crime in Pakistan by creating self-sustaining food kitchens in the slums.

"It is a story about a group of friends, a murder mystery actually. It would fit into the genre that Bollywood's Rang De Basanti would be classified in," she explains.

A woman filmmaker from Pakistan is bound to raise eyebrows, and Iram admits, "It can be tough or easy, depending on where you come from. For an independent filmmaker like me, it could be an uphill task.

But since this is a sweet story, I am hoping it won't be difficult to break through." As for Agent Vinod , Iram adds, "I have not watched the film yet, but there will be a screening of the film at the next festival and I'll be there.

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Those in the house ran out when it started to crumble but 60-year old Naseembanu Yunus Nagori was killed after being trapped in the debris, Fire Brigade officials said. The house, which was given to Parveen Babi's father on lease by the government, was later transfered to the actress, sources from the Junagadh district authority said.

There was a dispute over the property with many relatives of Parveen Babi staking their claims to it and the matter is in court (less)

Those in the house ran out when it started to crumble but 60-year old Naseembanu Yunus Nagori was killed after being trapped in the debris, Fire Brigade officials said. The house, which was given to Parveen Babi's father on lease by the government, was later transfered to the actress, sources from the Junagadh district authority said.

There was a dispute over the property with many relatives of Parveen Babi staking their claims to it and the matter is in court (less)

The 19-year-old Bosky, who originally hails from Ahmedabad, said she was 'simply thrilled'. 'Who wouldn't want such a challenging role,' said Bosky who has been modelling for the last two years.

She has done several print and television commercials and also featured in a couple of music videos. But this is her first big film project.

The script for 'The Three Kings' has been penned by film journalist Flynn Remedios, who spent over three years researching the project. It will hit the floors end-November and is directed by Hollywood director Reynold Baines.

The film is expected to be completed by end 2010 and will release in mid 2011.While Mahesh Bhatt has welcomed the film, Amitabh Bachchan in an interview to news agency PTI said he wouldn't be affected.

According to the PTI report, even as a new film threatens to rake up dirt about the alleged Parveen Babi-Amitabh Bachchan relationship, the superstar comes clear of the old accusations saying that such controversies have stopped affecting him. "I don't know where they are getting all this rubbish from because it's all untrue.

But what can you do, it is another artiste's perception of who I am," Bachchan told PTI in an interview.Apart from wife Jaya, Bachchan made the maximum films with Babi, including cult classics like 'Kaalia' and 'Amar Akbar Anthony'.

Meanwhile, Mahesh Bhatt told DNA: "I've no imagined greatness to think that a film will misrepresent me. A creative person is free to interpret real-life incidents.

I don't feel I will drag them to court even if they name me in the film. A real life story needs to be treated with a pinch of salt.

" The 19-year-old Bosky, who originally hails from Ahmedabad, said she was 'simply thrilled'. 'Who wouldn't want such a challenging role,' said Bosky who has been modelling for the last two years.

She has done several print and television commercials and also featured in a couple of music videos. But this is her first big film project.

The script for 'The Three Kings' has been penned by film journalist Flynn Remedios, who spent over three years researching the project. It will hit the floors end-November and is directed by Hollywood director Reynold Baines.

The film is expected to be completed by end 2010 and will release in mid 2011. While Mahesh Bhatt has welcomed the film, Amitabh Bachchan in an interview to news agency PTI said he wouldn't be affected.

According to the PTI report, even as a new film threatens to rake up dirt about the alleged Parveen Babi-Amitabh Bachchan relationship, the superstar comes clear of the old accusations saying that such controversies have stopped affecting him. Starlet Bosky Sheth (pictured left) is all set to star in her debut international film titled 'The Three Kings'.

The film is said to be loosely based on the life of Parveen Babi and also has characters resembling filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, Bollywood stalwart Amitabh Bachchan and actor Kabir Bedi, who were important men in the late actress's life.The 19-year-old Bosky, who originally hails from Ahmedabad, said she was 'simply thrilled'.

'Who wouldn't want such a challenging role,' said Bosky who has been modelling for the last two years. She has done several print and television commercials and also featured in a couple of music videos.

But this is her first big film project.The script for 'The Three Kings' has been penned by film journalist Flynn Remedios, who spent over three years researching the project.

It will hit the floors end-November and is directed by Hollywood director Reynold Baines. The film is expected to be completed by end 2010 and will release in mid 2011.

While Mahesh Bhatt has welcomed the film, Amitabh Bachchan in an interview to news agency PTI said he wouldn't be affected. According to the PTI report, even as a new film threatens to rake up dirt about the alleged Parveen Babi-Amitabh Bachchan relationship, the superstar comes clear of the old accusations saying that such controversies have stopped affecting him.

"I don't know where they are getting all this rubbish from because it's all untrue. But what can you do, it is another artiste's perception of who I am," Bachchan told PTI in an interview.

Apart from wife Jaya, Bachchan made the maximum films with Babi, including cult classics like 'Kaalia' and 'Amar Akbar Anthony'.Meanwhile, Mahesh Bhatt told DNA: "I've no imagined greatness to think that a film will misrepresent me.

A creative person is free to interpret real-life incidents. I don't feel I will drag them to court even if they name me in the film.

A real life story needs to be treated with a pinch of salt." Apart from wife Jaya, Bachchan made the maximum films with Babi, including cult classics like 'Kaalia' and 'Amar Akbar Anthony'.

Meanwhile, Mahesh Bhatt told DNA: "I've no imagined greatness to think that a film will misrepresent me. A creative person is free to interpret real-life incidents.

I don't feel I will drag them to court even if they name me in the film. A real life story needs to be treated with a pinch of salt.

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While the film is supposedly based on Parveen Babi?s life, it could not be confirmed as the director of the film, Reynolds Baines is currently travelling and was not reachable. Sources said that in the film, Shikha will also pose fully nude for a bathroom scene.

There are about 3-5 nude scenes in the film which will be made at a budget of Rs 10 crore. According to Shikha Puri?s publicist, Shikha has just signed the film and we are yet to get the final script.

The film is in Hinglish and is primarily targeted at an international audience, but will also be screened in India. Shikha Puri was last seen in a Reality Show, Sarkar Ki Duniya on Real, Cash Cab on UTV and Exhausted on Channel V is the new babe to watch out for.

She has done several ad films and print ads in less than six months of entering Bollywood. She recently shot for a music video with DJ Shezwood and featuring other item girls like Misti Mukherjee, Shona, Sheena Nayar, besides others (less)

The film also features characters that bear some resemblance to Mahesh Bhatt, Kabir Bedi and Amitabh Bachchan. There are about 3-5 nude scenes in the film which will be made at a budget of Rs 10 crore.

Shika Puri said that she has yet to officially sign the film. When queried about the nude scenes, she said, 'As a professional actress, I have no problem doing nude scenes in front of the camera.

The film depicts certain true aspects of Parveen Babi's life, including her addiction to drugs like LSD in the later part of her life and her multiple love relationships.' According to Executive Producer and script writer Flynn Remedios, Shikha has just signed the film and we are 'yet to get the final script.

' The film is in Hinglish and is primarily targeted at an international audience, but will also be screened in India, he said. Flynn Remedios added that as the script writer, he has been researching the project for the last three years.

'I have unearthed certain untold secrets of Parveen Babi's latter life, including footage of scenes she shot which were never shown on screen. Then there were certain aspects of her love life that haven't been told yet.

' We are trying to get Mahesh Bhatt to be part of this project, he added. Shikha Puri was last seen in a Reality Show, Sarkar Ki Duniya on Real, Cash Cab on UTV and Exhausted on Channel V Sphere: Related Content Post a comment Name: Email: URL: Comments: Notify me of followup comments via e-mail Categories 5 Reasons (less)

They were recently seen together at IIFA awards ceremony in Yorkshire, UK. Kabir, who had divorced his third wife Nikki Bedi in 2005.

As Kabir Bedi explains about his new love, ?? We were introduced by common friends and clicked. The rest, as they say, is history.

Parveen has been in my life since the past eighteen months.?? He spends a lot of time in Italy thanks to work commitments and Parveen frequently travels with him.

They have often been spotted on the London party circuit, and friends in London and Italy know they are a couple. Kabir Bedi and his third wife Nikki Bedi had decided to part ways in 2005 as they had separate priorities and were not being able to coordinate their lives.

Nikki had her own career and social life and was not prepared to sacrifice that for Kabir. She was a reputed television and radio presenter and her best known show was the controversial chat Nikki Tonight.

Hence, they amicably decided to part ways. Kabir Bedi??s first marriage with Protima Bedi and second marriage with fashion designer Susan Humphreys could not survive due to various factors.

Protima Bedi was a famous Odissi dancer and was too busy with her dance programmes to give time to nurture her marital life and hence the two had decided to part ways. Kabir has a daughter Pooja Bedi from that union, who too is a bollywood actress and television programme presenter.

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