Kalki Koechlin and Huma Qureshi in one frame! Whatever happened to all the rumors!

Anurag Kashyap and Kalki Koechlin parted ways late last year and the reason for their separation was touted to be the ‘Gangs Of Wasseypur’ actress Huma Qureshi.
Even though Kalki and Anurag have denied it a couple of times that Huma was nowhere involved, the media refused to believe and kept writing about her being the culprit. But now, this will not anymore. Putting rumours to rest about any kind of animosity between them, Kalki Koechlin and Huma Qureshi posed together for the shutterbugs, at the recently held Screen Awards.
The ladies were seen bonding together and laughing away to glory, therefore telling the media indirectly, to get a life.
Meanwhile, Huma picked Nikhil Thampi for the Awards night. Side-swept hair helped show off the Atelier Mon ear cuff and ankle-strap peep-toes finished out her look, and on the other hand, Kalki chose the 6 yard, part silk, part sheer by the same designer. Her hair was done up in an updo, black pumps and a pair of Amrapali earrings .completed her look.

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Anurag and Huma share a warm hug at a film screening! Kalki, are you listening!

Anurag Kashayap and Kalki Koechlin have separated and if strong rumors are to be believed, Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi’s friendship with Anurag is the main reason for them parting ways. However, the The Gangs of Wasseypur actress has denied all the rumors.
The latest we hear is, good friends Anurag and Huma recently met at a movie screening, and greeted each other with a warm hug. They seemed pretty comfortable in each others company, not caring even one bit about what the world was talking about them.
Meanwhile,Anurag and Kalki have issued a joint statement asking the media to respect their privacy at the moment, and that they were not divorcing but just separating for a while.
“Me and Kalki are separating, we are taking time off from each other to figure things out. We are not divorcing. We request the media to please respect our privacy and give us our space and not speculate. Thank you, Kalki and Anurag,” read the couples statement.

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On Sets: Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Anurag Kashyap launch their comedy flick '

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, director Pushpendra Misra and Anurag Kashyap at the launch of their comedy flick Ghoomketu at Laxmi Studios, Goregaon.

Richa Chadda and Huma Qureshi also feature in the film which has Kashyap essay a cop.

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Huma Qureshi is being targeted: Anurag Kashyap on link up rumours

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is upset with stories about his link up with actress Huma Qureshi, who debuted with his film "Gangs of Wasseypur".

Kashyap, who has separated from his wife Kalki Koechlin whom he had launched in his film "Dev D", recently attended a screening with Huma.
"People run only one sided story and it's very disturbing. Such rumours are not affecting me or Kalki but it is affecting Huma's image. Huma is being targeted," Kashyap told IANS.
"When we went for the screening, photographers wanted to click us together. I said you guys will click our picture purposely and will run your own story and that's exactly what has happened," he added.
The filmmaker says this is one of the reasons he maintains a distance from the media.
He said: "I have always maintained distance from media because I read so many fake stories about me. After reading so many stories, even we stopped meeting. I am even going to get out of Twitter."

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Kalki Koechlin defends Huma Qureshi

Kalki Koechlin has quashed rumours that Huma Qureshi had any role to play in her split with director Anurag Kashyap.

"Jesus Christ can we please leave Huma alone?! My problems with Anurag have nothing to do with her!," Kalki tweeted today. Kalki, 30, and Anurag, 41, revealed in November last year that they were taking time apart from their over two-year-old marriage.
There were speculations that Anurag's growing proximity with his 'Gangs of Wasseypur' actress caused the split. The 'Dev D' star recently hinted that there was no misunderstanding between her and Huma by attending the premiere of 'Dedh Ishqiya'.
Anurag has kept mum on the issue and Huma, 27, too has refused to get drawn into the controversy. When asked about the recent focus on her personal life, Huma told PTI, "I don't respond. People can speculate whatever they want. I am fine with it as far as I know what I am doing."

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'Dedh Ishqiya' review is Dark comedy at its finest!

Resham Sengar

Back in 2010, there was `Ishqiya`, and now, there is `Dedh Ishqiya`, albeit with edgier characters and a plot that will keep you glued to the screen right till the end.

Director Abhishek Chaubey, takes the risk of taking ahead the storyline from where the trio of Khalu (Naseeruddin Shah), Krishna (Vidya Balan), and Babban (Arshad Warsi) left off after being done with their antics. He has surely come up with an even more convincing picture painted with dark colours with the tinge of comedy.

This time around, Babban, Khalu and the don Mustaq (Salman Shahid) reprise their roles but there is a twist(s) in the story. Khalujaan has a special plan at work. He smartly dons the garb of a shayar called Iftikhaar Hussain in order to win over the beautiful Begum Para of Mahmudabad, who has been holding a massive groom hunt for herself after her husband`s demise. Begum had promised her late husband to remarry the one who could woo her with his shayari.

The graceful Begum Para has an attendant cum confidant, Munira, always by her side. On the other hand, there is a politician named Jaan Mohammad Khan (Vijay Raaz), who is also trying tooth and nail to have the beautiful Begum as his bride. While, the men waiting with bated breath for the Begum`s affections have a conspiracy in place waiting to be executed when the time is ripe. The women too don`t fail to surprise the men and the audiences with their novel shenanigans.

With a cast boasting of pro names of showbiz like Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Raaz, Arshad, Huma and last but not the least, Madhuri, `Dedh Ishqiya` is a dark gem for the connoisseurs of this genre. Madhuri exudes a charming aura on-screen, and Huma rules every frame she appears on. The chemistry between Madhuri and Naseer saab looks a tad forced perhaps because of their wide age gap, but we will go for the madcap tricks cooked up by the duo Babban and Khalu.

The music delivered by Vishal Bhardwaj is adept in rendering the required force and conviction to the film`s story. Moreover, the neatly edited scenes make the film a captivating treat for the eyes.

Every thing about `Dedh Ishqiya` stands on its own and stands out. Whether you watch it for the Begum`s magic or Babban and Khalu – this caper is sure to delight you.

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Huma Qureshi tight-lipped on Anurag Kashyap and Kalki's separation eve..!

Mumbai: Actress Huma Qureshi is maintaining a guarded silence over speculations that she was the cause behind separation of filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and his actress wife Kalki Koechlin.

Buzz in Bollywood is that growing proximity between Huma and Anurag was the cause behind the marital discord between the filmmaker and Kalki.

However, the actress, who won the critical acclaim in her debut film `Gangs of Wasseypur` in 2012, has been maintaining that she was not dating the filmmaker.

"I had to say what I had to. I made my stand clear so there is nothing new to add," Huma told reporters when asked about her relationship with Anurag.

Recently actor Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne have announced their separation and Arjun Rampal was seen as the reason behind the break up.

Though Arjun cleared the air, Huma is non-committal on the issue.

"I don`t want to comment on other people`s life. That is not right. If I had to (comment) I would have. I have made my stand very clear (that) there is nothing new to add," the actress said.

Huma said she was not personally bothered about negative media coverage but is concerned about her family`s reaction.

"It doesn`t bother me but I get hurt if my brother or family gets affected by it. I honestly think if someone writes something about you it doesn`t become truth. As long as my family is aware (about) what is happening in my life, then it doesn`t bother me much. I get upset at that time (when things are written) but then it passes," she said.

There were reports that Huma is throwing attitude and acting pricey, especially with the media. Recently, she made fun of a senior reporter who was stammering while interviewing Huma for her upcoming film `Dedh Ishqiya`.

"I don`t know where it all came from... It was a joke and may be someone just wrote something. I am pretty media friendly. I get scolded also for being media friendly," she added.

In `Dedh Ishqiya`, Huma will be seen alongside Madhuri Dixit, Nasserruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi. The film releases on January 10.

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