Lollywood Lights

Stealing the show
Zara Sheikh raised the temperature a notch while shooting for a song sequence for Javed Raza's Kabhi Pyar Na Karna, in Mumbai.

Looking gorgeous in white, Sheikh shared the floor with Mony Rana and Indian actress Neha Dhupia. The actress has also signed for a film in Nepal that co-stars Nepalese actor Shiva.

Like father, like son
Shaan wishes to be remembered just as his father, late director Riaz Shahid is: as a maker of landmark, if not contoversial, films. The actor, who wants to get into direction, said this during a press conference.

Film critics, however, feel that Shaan will not have any scope to explore this genre since films on controversial issues would probably be rejected by the censor board.

On hold
Khushbu seems happiest when playing the doting housewife. The actress says she may work in movies again – if husband, Arbaz agrees.

Change of plans
Popular model Amina Haq made it very clear that she would not take up film offers. She turned down many roles, including playing the lead in Shehzad Gul's next release.

The role later went to model Iman Ali. However, the latest news is that she is considering starring in an Indian film that stars Govinda and Sushmita Sen.

Quick takes

• Social cry Atiqa Odho has refused to star in commercial ventures again. The actress, who made a mark in films such as Mujhe Chand Chahiyye, expressed her disgust at starring in films with cliched subjects and felt bad that no films on social issues were being made. The actress said that she would be willing to make a comeback if a role of her choice was offered to her.
• Director's girl Zarri seems to have caught the attention of movie director Sangeetha. Making an entry into Lollywood as a replacement for Nirma in one of Sangeetha's ventures, Zarri got into the director's good books by diligently following instructions.
• Sibling rivalry Sisters Nargis and Deedar almost came to blows during a recent stage performance when Deedar wanted to perform certain sequences solo. However, the producer of the show intervened at the right time and soothed frayed nerves. The sisters later hugged and made up.
• Home is where the heart is Music composer Adnan Sami Khan has attributed his present status and success in India to his early work in Pakistan. "I used to sing in college and the appreciation I received gave me the impetus to choose music as a profession – a decision that I have never regretted," he says.