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 Histrionic abilities may not be Sushmita Sen's greatest plus point as an actress despite occasional flashes in movies like Main Hoon Na and Filhaal, but this former Miss Universe-turned movie star is quite a professional. Recently, she returned the advance money - or signing amount in Bollywood parlance - of Rs 2.1 million to producer Vijay Galani who had signed her up for a movie. The reason for it, she was not provided the bound script of the movie on time as promised. Vijay Galani Moviez had signed Sushmita for a movie to be directed by Shaka Laka Boom Boom director Dharmesh Darshan. The actress said she had initially agreed to do the movie after she heard its narration from the director in August last year. When she signed the Letter of Intent the next month and was paid advance money out of her total fee of Rs 10.25 million, it was agreed that a bound script would be sent to her in November. But instead of a script, what she received was a piece of paper in which the director had briefly outlined her role in the movie. Not only was she outraged at the producer going back on his word, she was also shocked that the role outlined in the piece of paper was entirely different from the director's description of it earlier. So, by returning the signing amount, she wanted to wash her hands off the movie. A month has passed since she has returned the cheque, but Vijay Galani Moviez has not yet deposited it in the bank. The story does not end there. No sooner did Sushmita dissociate herself from the movie than Govinda, the movie's leading man, also walked out of it saying without the actress playing the female lead, the whole concept of the movie would change. And he would not like that. "Professionalism" and solidarity exemplified by Govinda and Sushmita has put the producer in a spot and the director in a dilemma. 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Hence, Sush feels that no other producer can do justice to the film apart from her. Sush also says that she will be thorough professional while handling production and will take care of the economi more Sushmitas-Rani-Laxmibai-Finds-a-Financier  By now everybody knows of actress Sushmita Sen's fascination for the character of Rani Laxmibai. The actress has been planning the film for a while now. The actress, who will be playing the lead role, is also producing the film, the first by her production house. But it seems that matters were not moving ahead at the speed that they should due to a lack of funds. But now it seems that Sushmita is in luck. According to reports, she has apparently found a producer, Rakesh Sarin, who has agreed to finance her film more I-can-wear-a-frock-and-still-look-good,-says-Sush  She's all set to step into the shoes of Durga in Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag, a role immortalised by Jaya Bachchan in the original Sholay. But it’s not the movie but beauty product endorsements that’s keeping Sushmita Sen busy these days. The former Miss Universe was in the Capital to launch an anti-aging cream. When asked if she wishes she weren't 30 plus already, Sushmita said, “I am not scared of ageing. I’m 31 years old and I can wear a frock and still look good in it. But I don’t want be pret more Shes-got-the-look!Sushmita  Sushmita Sen usually travels to New York for a haircut. Now, for the first time, she has got herself a new look, right at home After she was crowned Miss Universe, Sushmita Sen had her haircut in India only twice. Until last year, Sushmita always had a haircut from New York. When it was time for her next haircut, she stayed back home and got it done. Bollywood and television’s favourite hairstylist Perri Patel was called to Sen’s residence in Bandra on Sunday. He took an hour to give Sen a new look. more Mumaith-returns-part-of-remuneration!  Mumaith Khan is playing a character role in the film ‘Operation Duryodhana’. The film is directed by Posani Krishna Murali and has Srikanth in the lead. Mumaith was paid a sizeable amount as her fees by the producer. However, Mumaith Khan reportedly returned a part of the amount saying that she will take only what she deserves. Posani says that this is the first time in his 20 year career in the industry that he has seen any artist returning money saying that the money paid by the producer was more tha more Sushmita-becomes-Pantene-brand-ambassador  Former Miss Universe and Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen becomes the brand ambassador for Procter & Gamble’s Pantene shampoo. The company relaunched the shampoo (with a new logo) at a function in Bombay and at the same time increased its prices by 2 to 6 percent. On the occasion Sushmita said that she got associated with the brand because of its beneficial features. The marketing director of Proctor & Gamble, Sumeet Vohra added that the consumers of Pantene have as much confidence in the shampoo as Sushmita has in herself!< more ‘I-am-certainly-doing-the-film-with-Richard-Gere’ Sushmita confirms her plan to work with Richard Gere, and talks about her kissing scene with ex-boyfriend Randeep Hooda in Karma, Confessions and Holi Sushmita Sen rubbishes the news published by a tabloid about her not working in the Hollywood venture opposite Richard Gere. "I am thankful that someone asked me this question. I guess I am attacked by those I don't speak to. I am saying this for the last time that I am certainly doing the film with Richard Gere," Sushmita says. This year sees Sushmita's first Hollywood release, Karma, Confessions and Holi, where the actress has a passionate kissing scene with ex-boyfriend Randeep Hooda. So how comfortable was she in the act? "Why should I have any problem?" she counters more Is-there-trouble-brewing-in-Sushmita-Sen’s-romantic-paradise-  Sushmita Sen has been missing since her last release Zindaggi Rocks did not fare well at the box-office; she is currently concentrating on her business. Sush has always been fairly open about all her personal relationships. After a split with actor Randeep Hooda, Sush has apparently been dating ad filmmaker Manav Menon. Just a few months back the ad filmmaker was spotted on several occasions spending time with Miss Sen. However now according to the grapevine, the relationship between Sushmita and Manav is on rocky ground. more I-would-never-default-on-my-work:-Sushmita-Sen  Model-turned-actress Sushmita Sen seems to be courting rumours - first, she was dealing with false reports on her marriage and now about missing a shoot for a shampoo ad. "What do I do with false stories about me? Let them spoil my day? No way! I leave the rumour mongers to deal with their own conscience. That's how well the media knows me," Sushmita said. Sushmita says she no longer endorses the product whose ad shoot she's supposed to have ditched. "I'd never default on my work. more |
