Director-Producer Bunty Soorma dead

Director-producer Bunty Soorma died in his sleep on March 19. He was 42.

He was shooting for his Bobby-Amisha-Arjun Rampal starrer Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai in Jaisalmer.

Some of his earlier productions are Raja Hindustani, Damini, Arjun and Dushmani.

He was also producing Dhoom, starring Vivek Oberoi and Diya Mirza.

Incidentally, Soorma is superstar Hrithik Roshan's uncle. He is survived by his parents, wife Neelam, son Karan and daughter Priyanka.

Yukta sued, Pyaasa in trouble

Ramesh Sharma, producer of Pyaasa, has filed a complaint with the Association of Motion Pictures and Television Programme Producers Association against Yukta Mookhey for harassment.

The film initially directed by A Muthu ran into trouble. And Muthu was replaced by Anil Mattooo who began reshooting a few scenes.

Sharma alleges that Yukta refused to give him dates for the film. He also seeks compensation of Rs 23 million from the actress for spreading rumours that he had tried to act fresh with her.

Mookhey, who is away in London, said she would not like to comment.

Vipul Shah shoots another song for Aankhen

The decision by Aankhen director Vipul Shah to shoot a specially designed title track for the film comes as a surprise. Especially since the film's release is less than a month away.

Composed by Remo, the song will be shot by ace cinematographer Ashok Mehta. Producer Gurang Doshi believes that this theme song apart from being an added attraction, will also be a useful marketing tool.

We also hear that Urmila will put in yet another appearance in an item song for Aankhen.

Badhaai Ho Badhaai's music release

The music of Anil Kapoor's home production Badhaai Ho Badhaai will release on March 30. The film directed by Satish Kaushik stars Shilpa Shetty, Kirti Reddy and Anil Kapoor.

It should be noted that Amisha Patel and Karisma Kapoor, were replaced by Shilpa and Kirti respectively.

March 30 will also see the mahurat of another Mukta Arts film, which shall have Satish Kaushik directing again.

Kranti sinks

Despite a record number of 100 prints being released in Delhi alone, the Bobby Deol starrer Kranti has sunk without a trace at the BO.

The film, to the dismay of its producers hasn't run to many full houses, in the northern Indian states.

Compiled by: Vivek Fernandes
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