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In diplomat vs maid case, Delhi court takes tough stand with govt

New Delhi:  The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved its order on the government's plea seeking directions to restrain an Indian domestic help, awarded nearly $1.5 million relief for alleged ill-treatment by an Indian consulate employee in the US, from pursuing her case in a New York court.

Justice Kailash Gambhir asked the government why it had made itself a party to the case.

"Why are you filing a case? Why can the diplomat not file apetition on her own? How can Union of India become a party on what happens in the four corners of a flat," the court asked.

Responding to this, Additional Solicitor General A.S. Chandiok said that the government had sent the diplomat to New York. Thus, the government took a stand and filed a petition in the US.

"To bring into the notice of the US court that she is an Indian diplomat, I filed the petition there," Chandiok said.

"Can someone interfere with the administrative service of India," asked Chandiok, adding that the New York court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the maid's complaint.

Chandiok told the court that the diplomat had transferred an amount of Rs.221,000 into the maid's account in lieu of her service which was later reimbursed by the government to the diplomat.

A New York judge last month recommended that maid Shanti Gurung deserved nearly $1.5 million for her "barbaric treatment" by Neena Malhotra, who in 2006 served as press counsellor at the Indian consulate in the US, and her husband Jogesh.

Gurung in her complaint in the US alleged that Malhotra made her work without pay, seized her passport and visa, restricted her ability to leave her apartment and constantly warned her that if she travelled on her own, without their permission, she would be arrested, beaten and raped.

Justice Gambhir on Tuesday sought the bank account details in which the salary of the maid was paid.

The government March 12 approached the court seeking directions to restrain Gurung from pursuing the case in a New York court. It also sought the court to direct Gurung to withdraw the complaint.

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Manyata takes over Sanjay Dutt's finances!

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He may be one of the highest-paid actors in Bollywood, but when it comes to money issues, Sanjay Dutt prefers to hand over the reins to his wife. Manyata Dutt is now taking financial decisions for Super Fight League (SFL), the actor’s co-venture with Shilpa Shetty’s husband Raj Kundra.
“Since Sanjay is caught up with multiple film projects, Manyata has been making monetary decisions on his behalf. This has come as a huge breather for Sanjay, since he doesn’t get a lot of free time,” says an insider.
The Agneepath actor had admitted in a previous interview that Manyata was more adept at managing finances than him. “But Sanjay is still looking into all the creative aspects of SFL, including the first fight night (on March 11),” the insider adds.
Busy man Sanjay Dutt is currently working on several film projects including Race 2, Zilla Ghaziabad and Munnabhai Ki Aatma Katha
The league marks the entry of mixed martial arts (MMA) tournaments in India. At the launch, actor Bipasha Basu is scheduled to perform alongside singer Mika and percussionist Sivamani. A host of Bollywood stars are expected to attend. Shilpa, who is pregnant with her first child, will also be there.
When contacted, Manyata says, “SFL is our baby. So, all of us are doing our bit to make it a success. And we’ll also do whatever it takes to make the launch function one of the biggest live events India has ever witnessed.” Sanjay is currently working on several film projects including Race 2, Zilla Ghaziabad and Munnabhai Ki Aatma Katha.
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R Madhavan takes a break from films!

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Actor R Madhavan, who has acted popular Bollywood films like Rang De Basanti and 3 Idiots, is taking a six month break from movies.

The 41-year-old was last seen in Bipasha Basu starrer Jodi Breakers, which bombed at the box office. He is currently wrapping up an ad film. "Finally
done. Last day of shoot for the next 6 months. Finally a break after 12years. Am off for that much delayed and deserved Sabbatical," he posted on Twitter.

Madhavan began his acting career with television guest appearances and got his much needed break in Gautham Menon's Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein.

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Karan Johar takes notes from Nasir Hussain’s movies

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To date, Karan Johar’s upcoming directorial outing, Student Of The Year (SOTY) remains a top secret. Except for a clutch of debutant actors, including Mahesh Bhatt’s daughter Alia and David Dhawan’s son Varun, the director has managed to keep everything under wraps. But now, Karan is ready to open up about his forthcoming “youth” flick.

“It’s a young film. In a first for Dharma Productions, we are launching three new faces. After a long time (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998), I am revisiting the fun and frolic zone,” he says, adding, “I feel SOTY is a lot like a Nasir Hussain film. It has plenty of ‘jawani’ (youth) and ‘deewani’ (craziness), with loads of entertainment and songs.”

Although Karan refuses to divulge more, his next, like Nasir Hussain’s youth-centric films, is also believed to be a romantic comedy, featuring Alia, Varun and another newcomer Siddharth Malhotra.

Recently, Karan has been busy shooting a love song — choreographed by friend Farah Khan — with the three main leads in Kashmir. And even as he wraps up the work in picturesque locations, talks are rife that Kareena Kapoor has beaten Katrina Kaif to bag the female lead part in his and Ekta Kapoor’s co-production. “Nothing is confirmed right now. Actually, I’m heading back (to Mumbai) on March 5. Once I reach, I will meet Ekta and finalise the lead female actor,” clarifies Karan.

Nasir hussain, who? Late filmmaker Nasir Hussain, also famous as Aamir Khan’s uncle, was renowned for his musical entertainers. He directed several hits like Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai (1961), Teesri Manzil (1966), Yaadon Ki Baraat (1973) and Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (1977). Later, he went on to produce cult films like Aamir’s debut, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992).

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Kangana Ranaut takes tips from Rekha!

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Kangana Ranaut, who has already established herself as a youth style icon, will now take fashion cues from Rekha. For her role as slain gangster Manya Surve’s girlfriend in Shootout At Wadala, the young star has been asked to draw sartorial inspiration from yesteryear Bollywood divas, including
the late Smita Patil.

“I play a Maharashtrian girl in the film, and since it’s set in the ’70s and early ’80s, I wanted to keep my style as authentic as possible,” says Kangana, who plays Vidya Joshi in the gangster film.

“When I think of fashion, Rekha is one person who clearly appears in my mind. She was so outrageous for that time,” adds Kangana, who has been cast opposite John Abraham for the first time. The Force actor will play Surve in the film, which tells the story of the first registered encounter by the Mumbai police in 1982.

Although the makers remain tight-lipped about the details, Kangana’s looks in the film will mirror her journey from being a regular college girl to becoming Surve’s moll. “Since my character in the latter half is that of a 30-year-old woman, I need to be very sexy. So Sanjay (director Sanjay Gupta) gave me references of these actors because they were considered to be the hottest,” she says.

The references in question are believed to be Patil’s looks from Namak Halaal (1982) and Shakti (1982). Shootout at Wadala boasts of a heavy-duty star cast including Anil Kapoor (as Isaque Bhagwan) and Manoj Bajpayee (as Sabir Kaskar). Ask Kangana if she fears being sidelined in this male-dominated film and she shoots back, “I won’t be. In a way, I’m the romantic force of the film.”

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Priyanka takes music lessons while shooting!

Kareena-Arjun on Heroine sets!

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Asin takes up paragliding during film shoot!

Actor Dia Mirza looks beautiful as ever at the Lakme Fashion Week

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