Bhandarkar amused over 'Fashion' copyright case (Movie Snippets)

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar is amused by the copyright infringement case filed against him for 2008 film "Fashion".

"Now someone has gone to court for the copyright infringement of my film 'Fashion' after 4 years and demanding Rs.2.5 crores...," Bhandarkar tweeted.

Actress-turned-author Seema Seth has filed a complaint against the filmmaker for allegedly stealing the concept of the film from her book "El Dorado".

However, this is not the first time that Bhandarkar has found himself in plagiarism trouble.

"In the past, my films 'Page 3', 'Traffic Signal' and 'Jail' claiming to be their concepts were dismissed by legal courts and writers association," he posted.

"I am sure they will be ready with their petition for my upcoming film #HEROINE also which is in making right now for their 15secs of fame," he added.

"Fashion", starring Priyanka Chopra, won both commercial and critical acclaim.

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Avika Gor wants to work as Priyadarshan's assitant

TV actress Avika Gor, who became popular for her role as Anandi in "Balika Vadhu", was so impressed with director Priyadarshan during the shooting of "Tezz" that she now wants to become his assistant.

"I have always admired Priyadarshan as a director and Anil Kapoor as an actor. Priyadarshan is a well-known director and I shot for around six days with him and it was really an eye opener. I am now thinking of turning an assistant director to Priyadarshan," said Avika in a statement.

Earlier, she was seen in Shahid Kapoor starrer "Paathshala".

"Tezz" also stars Ajay Devgn, Kangana Ranaut and Sameera Reddy. It releases April 27.

"The entire experience of working in 'Tezz' was wonderful. The entire unit was sweet to me. I also met Sonam Kapoor, who appreciated me as an actor. It feels good to be appreciated by actresses like Sonam. I also had few scenes with Boman Irani and Mohanlal, which taught me a lot," she said.

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Dont' woo Priyanka with chocolates, flowers!

Those who wish to woo actress Priyanka Chopra with chocolates and flowers, please don't!

"I find flowers and chocolates boring. It is a cliche and they are boring. If you love some one, you can tell him in so many ways and you could say it everyday," said Priyanka at an event.

Asked who was first in her list of love, she quipped: "I don't have a long list, but it begins with my family first."

Priyanka is now looking forward to the release of her new film "Teri Meri Kahaani" directed by Kunal Kohli. It will hit the screens June 22.