BCCI didn't allow me to strip: Poonam Pandey

Poonam Pandey
Model Poonam Pandey who went into hiding after getting threats for her strip-for-win plan, is now back on the radar. She surfaces to give her side of the story. And answering the burning questions. Excerpts from the interview...

You didn't strip naked when Team India won. In fact, no one could trace you. Why make false promises?

I feared for my life. I had even given my manager a letter to send to the BCCI to allow me to strip privately as public stripping is a crime, but they didn't allow me. I couldn't have just hit the road and got naked because people wanted to see me do that. It was supposed to be fun but it took an ugly turn. I was threatened. I switched off my cell and tried to figure out my next step and how to deal with the court case. I went underground but I didn't flee the city.

This publicity gimmick certainly worked for you.
Let's not tag it as that. I did strip for a TV channel to show that I was serious. I got an offer to pose nude on the cover of a magazine and they were giving me half a billion rupees, but I didn't do it. I could have used this as a gimmick too, no? Yes, thanks to the spotlight, I've got a film offer and TV shows which I'm contemplating.

We hear a reality show is happening.

The channel people are floating such rumours. They had offered it to me but I haven't said yes to them. I need a great offer to make me interested.

The threats forced you to leave your house?
I don't stay with my parents anymore. I have taken a place of my own in Goregaon. That's also because my work area is closer from here. I'm bearing the brunt of my decision all by myself rather than making my parents go through this. My parents were mighty upset with me for doing something like this but they are slowly understanding it. Things are fine between us now.

Your boyfriend also deserted you after your decision?
I'm single and happy. I don't want to discuss my personal life. (BTW her social network profile still reads that she is in a relationship.)

Poonam Pandey in Khatron Ke Khiladi 4

Poonam Pandey is one of the contestants of Khatron Ke Khiladi 4. The model, who became famous for her statement that she would strip in front of the Indian cricket team, was roped in the reality show yesterday.



The wannabe hopes that like host Akshay Kumar recommends Vindoo Singh for his projects, he will recommend her too!



The contestants include: VJ Bani, former cricketer Anju Chopra, reality show singer Mauli Dave, models Alesia Raut and Diandra Soares, Kashmera Shah, Aarti Chhabria and Dina Umarova (Vindoo Dara Singh's wife)

Ram Gopal Verma's film on real life murder

RGV film A Love Story based on sensational murder case. Ironically, the film's tagline is 'from the heart'
Ram Gopal Varma's next, A Love Story is based on the story of aspiring model and actor Maria Susairaj, who is facing trial in the Neeraj Grover murder case.
Exciting emotions
Says Ramu, "What excited me about the story were the emotions involved. It's about two people in love who got caught up in a rollercoaster emotional ride due to certain circumstances.

It was love, which drove them to chop the victim's body. It was love, which turned them into such dreadful souls."
Ramu intends to explore every facet of the case. "Till now the media has been disgusted and horrified about the incident and has covered it as such.
I want to recreate what actually happened and get the audience to get into the mindset of the characters as if the scenes are playing out in front of their own eyes."
Research work
The filmmaker has already done his research for the film. He says, "I have met cops and done my research on the film. Everything is in place."
The film's tagline? "From the heart, but is not for the faint hearted!"
As reported yesterday 'Gill is RGV's girl',  only Mahie Gill has been finalised for the project yet.

Emile Jerome Mathew and Maria Susairaj

Neeraj Grover
Dark Tale
Maria Susairaj has been behind bars since May 2008. She was arrested on charges of plotting the murder of a creative director Neeraj Grover. Her boyfriend, Emile Jerome Mathew, was also arrested and is lodged at the Taloja jail. The two allegedly stabbed Grover to death, dismembered his body and then burnt it in a forest.

Rani Mukerji seems to be in need of an anti-perspirant

Rani Mukerji seems like the latest B-Towner in need of an anti-perspirant. The actress showed up to a jewellery event decked in a regal blue outfit but it seems the balmy weather got the better of her. A giant sweat stain made the blue dress get a deeper hue near her armpits.





Maybe, Asin could help the No One Killed Jessica actress out. She does endorse an anti-perspirant, after all. Been there, suffered that... and all that.

Poonam Pandey finally strips

Model Poonam Pandey, who is too eager to go nude for Team India, striped for a photo shoot for an entertainment channel.

She striped down to her bikini for an exclusive photo shoot for a famous entertainment channel.

Poonam has been discharged from the hospital where she was operated for her Kidney stones.

Her publicist maintains that Poonam is committed to strip and is waiting for BCCI’s permission to do so.

She last tweeted that “Be content to act but leave the talking to others”.

Earlier, Poonam had said that she would go nude for Team India if it wins the World Cup tournament.

She had written a letter to BCCI seeking permission to allow her to strip for Team India. She even suggested BCCI that Paris would be the best place for her striptease as her Full Monty show in India would trigger several controversies.

The whole nation is waiting for Poonam to strip.

Ekta releases a second poster for Ragini MMS

This time it's headed to small-town India
Ekta Kapoor's Ragini MMS promises a lot sex, lovemaking, semi-nudity and the supernatural.



Supposedly, a no-holds-barred film, the posters are all about shock value. After releasing one poster recently, the Balaji czarina has released  another. And this one will not just be released in urban areas but also the hinterland.



Says a source, "The posters  have shocking visuals. It is non-apologetically in your face and is sure to be bolder than Love Sex Dhokha. Ekta's confidence in Ragini can be seen in the decisions she's taking to market the film."

Says Ekta, "It's a two-pronged promotional campaign for cities and smaller towns. Ragini MMS will be the scariest date movie in India so far. It has the ultimate catchphrase 'They didn't know it then, but it was a threesome!'



One poster will be released in cities while the other will release in the interiors."

She describes her strategy, "We want to woo the urban and rural youth. Everything from the horror to the lovemaking is real.

We even have footage of how young couples talk in their bedrooms. The film was made in Rs 1.5 crore but I am  excited about it. I have increased the publicity expenditure by over Rs 2 crore."

Sonakshi’s photo hurts her fans

Sonakshi Sinha, who is a big cricket fan posted a morphed picture of Pakistani skipper getting hit on his back by an Indian player.

Sonakshi Sinha is a big cricket fan and had been cheering for India in every match. Two days ago, the actress posted a morphed picture of Pakistani skipper getting hit on his back by an Indian player.

Little did she realise that it would evoke objections from across the border as adverse comments started pouring in within no time.

Most of them said it was unethical on her part to post such a picture.However,Sonakshi played it safe for the finals and posted a message which was cheering both the Indian and Sri Lankan team.