Lollywood Information

Turning of the tide?

Masood Butt claims he has four untitled projects in hand and is in the process of selecting the lead pairs for the same. Butt has been out of the reckoning for a while as Sangeeta has been signing on all the big stars for her ventures. But with her films flopping, Butt has a chance to claim the top slot.

Welcome back

Neeli is making a comeback with the Altaf Hussain directed film Aurat Aik Khilona. The actress announced that she has signed on Hussain's film as it had an excellent storyline. Neeli was the top draw in the 90s and made a star pair with Javed Shaikh, but opted out of the race due to family commitments.

An uneasy calm

The spat between Indian actor and director Feroze Khan and Fakhr-E-Alam died down but there was a distinct sense of unease. Khan refused to meet anyone from the Pakistani film industry and even Meera - who has gained popularity in India after two of her films were released - had to cool her heels in the hotel lobby as Khan refused to meet her. Insiders feel Khan was behaving the way he was as adviced by brother Akbar.

Casting coup

Shaikh Akram claims he has managed to convince Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan to star in his film, which will also have Shaan in a lead role. Akram adds that Indian actress Preity Zinta will also be starring in the film. Akram's film should be ready for an Eid release by October.

Resham in Bhatt film

Resham will star in a film directed by veteran Indian director Mahesh Bhatt. The actress will be in Mumbai later this year to sign on the dotted line. Bhatt visited Pakistan last year and met a few actresses including Resham and raised the idea of getting them to star in his films.