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Actor Pooja Batra, who shifted base to Los Angeles after her marriage recently, attended the Sundance Film Festival there. She was apparently the only Bollywood actor to be present at the festival.

“I was the only Bollywood actress there. There were other Indian actors present like Aziz Ansari and my friend Parvesh Cheena. I was overwhelmed by how nice people were to me. This was my first time in Sundance and I loved the experience. The whole vibe of Park City is so festive, friendly and happy. I loved every bit of it. I saw a ton of screenings and sat through question and answer sessions “ it was just awesome. The fact that I could see all these amazing movies and hear the directors and actors talk after was the best part. I loved Peter Jackson’s West of Memphis. The best part was that actor Damien Echols was there too. I also liked The Surrogate, Sleepwalk with Me, Spike Lee’s Red Lights and the Queen of Versailles.

Besides getting to watch movies, the actor also met a couple of Hollywood actors. “I met all my current favourite actors. I met Aaron Paul from Breaking Bad, Ryan Kwanten from True Blood, Octivia Spencer, Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) and John Krasinski.”

Though the actor is based out of LA, she has been quite clued in to Bollywood. “I am in touch with most of the people I have worked with. I am and will always be a part of the Indian film industry,” says Pooja. She has also recently finished work on the film The Spirit of Mumbai. “It’s a unique film as the entire team of the movie is American and they have made a Bollywood movie with Indian and American actors. I play the lead in the film,” she informs.

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Pooja Batra at Zulfi Syed's wedding reception. Also spotted is Akshay Kumar's sister, Alka (in black and orange). Congrats to Zulfi and his new wife, Sheena Verma.

The lead stars of Hum Tum Shabana; Minissha Lamba, Shreyas Talpade and Pia Trivedi were recently on a holy trip to Ajmer Sharif dargah.

They visited the shrine to seek the blessings of God for their upcoming romantic comedy, which is ready to hit theatres this Friday, 30thSeptember, 2011. Shreya’s better half Dipti Talpade too joined them.

The director of Hum Tum Shabana, Sagar Ballery along with Satish Kaushik as well as the film’s producers Sameer Chand and Sunil Chainani was also spotted praying for the success of the film.

After offering prayers, they posed for pictures and signed autographs. The film is a romantic comedy, a love triangle between Tusshar, Shreyas and Minissha. Actress Pooja Batra will appear in a guest appearance in the film.

Former Miss India Asia-Pacific Pooja Batra, who was last seen in a Hindi film in 2005, is returning to Bollywood with a cameo in Hum Tum Shabana. She plays herself in the movie.

"As Pooja Batra, I judge a pageant to select the next Miss India. The producers of the movie and the director wanted me to do the role as they thought it would be true to the character on screen," Pooja said in a statement.

Pooja added, "Being a Miss India myself and having judged many Miss India pageants in real life, it was fun working with the team."

The thirtysomething Pooja, who acted over 21 movies in the past, moved to LA after she got married. But earlier this year, she filed for divorce and is now looking forward to more work in Bollywood.

The tall and the beautiful model and actress Pooja Batra is back to Bollywood and will be seen onscreen in Sagar Ballary's upcoming comedy film ?Hum tum Shabana?, playing herself!

Says the leggy lass, "Yes, I play myself in the movie. I am judging a pageant as Pooja Batra - to select the next Miss India. The producers of the movie and the director Sagar Ballery wanted me to do the role as they thought it would be true to the character on screen. Being a Miss India Myself and having judged many Miss India pageants in real life, it was fun working with Tusshar, Shreyas, Minissha, Pia and Sagar. I had a great time hanging with all of them on the sets. Also it was great meeting Madhur Bhandarkar as well! I'm definitely open to more offers as well!"

“I play myself in the movie. As Pooja Batra, I judge a pageant to select the next Miss India. The producers of the movie and the director, Sagar Ballary, wanted me to do the role as they thought it would be true to the character on screen,” Pooja said in a statement.

The leggy beauty, who was crowned Miss India Asia-Pacific in 1993, says her past experience in modelling and judging came in handy for the role.

“Being a Miss India myself and having judged many Miss India pageants in real life, it was fun working with Tusshar (Kapoor), Shreyas (Talpade), Minissha (Lamba), Pia (Trivedi) and Sagar. I had a great time hanging with all of them on the sets. Also it was great meeting Madhur Bhandarkar (who also has a cameo),” she added.

Pooja, who has earlier featured in over 21 movies including Virasat, Haseena Maan Jaayegi and Nayak - The Real Hero, shifted to Los Angeles after her marriage.  But earlier this year, she filed for divorce and is now looking forward to more work in Bollywood.

“I’m definitely open to more offers as well,” she said. Produced by Horseshoe Pictures and Alliance Entertainment, Hum Tum Shabana will release on Friday.

Actress Pooja Batra, who has been away from the Bollywood radar for a while, is being honoured by the LA County Sheriff's Indo-American Advisory Council for her contribution to the South Asian-American community. She will also host an auction to raise funds for tsunami-hit Japan, reported the website Ibn Live.

She will receive the award and host the auction April 28, said a source.

Pooja shifted to Los Angeles after her wedding to orthopaedic surgeon Sonu Ahluwalia in 2002, but filed for divorce in January.

She recently walked the red carpet of the 9th Annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) to show her support to Indian films. Her company Glow Bell Inc has also associated with a Los Angeles-based casting company to help the latter set shop in India. daily times monitor

Pooja Batra, who struck the public eye with her performance in Virasat, Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story and Haseena Maan Jaayegi, will be honoured by the LA County Sheriff's Indo American Advisory Council on 28 April for her contribution to the South Asian American Community.

Pooja, who has been actively involved with the community for several years, will also be hosting an auction to raise funds for the Japan Tsunami Victims at the star studded gala.

Her company 'Glow Bell Inc' has also associated with a LA casting company to help the latter set up shop in India.

The actress took active part in the recent 9th Annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) to show her support for Indian films.

Pooja Batra is being honoured by the LA County Sheriff's Indo American Advisory Council on April 28 for her contribution to the South Asian American Community.

Pooja, who has been actively involved with the community for several years, will also be hosting an auction to raise funds for the Japan Tsunami Victims at the star studded gala.

The actress also recently walked the Red Carpet of the 9th Annual Indian Film Fest Los Angeles to show her support to Indian films. Looking stunning in silver monochrome, Pooja says she makes it a point to attend the festival every year to show her support to the Indian Film Industry and first time filmmakers.

Her company 'Glow Bell Inc' has also associated with an LA casting company to help the latter set shop in India.

Looks like Pooja Batra has some serious Bollywood business on mind.

Actress Pooja Batra, who has been away from the Bollywood radar for a while, is being honoured by the LA County Sheriff's Indo-American Advisory Council for her contribution to the South Asian-American community. She will also host an auction to raise funds for tsunami-hit Japan.

She will receive the award and host the auction April 28, said a source.

Pooja shifted to Los Angeles after her wedding to orthopaedic surgeon Sonu Ahluwalia in 2002, but filed for divorce in January.

She recently walked the red carpet of the 9th Annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) to show her support to Indian films. Her company Glow Bell Inc has also associated with a Los Angeles-based casting company to help the latter set shop in India.

Pooja Batra, who is currently on a visit in Mumbai, will be honoured at the LA Convention Center by the The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Indo-American Advisory Council. Reason? For her contribution to the South Asian American Community. Looks like she has some serious Bollywood business on mind. Earlier, she walked the red carpet of the annual Indian Film Fest Los Angeles. Pooja says she is a regular at the festival to show her support to Indian films. 

On the 28th of April, The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Indo American Advisory Council is honouring men and women in uniform.

During this star studded gala at the LA Convention Centre, Pooja Batra will also receive an award for her contribution to the South Asian American Community.

Pooja has been actively involved with the community for several years. We hear that Pooja will also host an auction aimed at raising funds for the Tsunami Victims in Japan. The previous recipients of this award include the likes of Ashok Amritraj, Mallika Sherawat, Shyam Benegal and Dr Prem Reddy.

On the 28th of April, The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Indo American Advisory Council is honoring men and women in uniform. 

During this star studded Gala at the LA Convention Center,  Celebrity guest, Pooja Batra will  receive an award for her contribution to the South Asian American Community. 

Pooja has been actively involved with the community for several years and this evening she will lend her time & presence to the hosting of an auction raising funds for the Japan Tsunami Victims.

Previous recipients of this honorable award include Ashok Amritraj, Malika Sherawat, Shaym Benegal and Dr. Prem Reddy.

On the 28th of April, The Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Indo American Advisory Council is honouring men and women in uniform. During this star studded gala at the LA Convention Centre, Pooja Batra will also receive an award for her contribution to the South Asian American Community. Pooja has been actively involved with the community for several years. We hear that Pooja will also host an auction aimed at raising funds for the Tsunami Victims in Japan. The previous recipients of this award include the likes of Ashok Amritraj, Mallika Sherawat, Shyam Benegal and Dr Prem Reddy.

An Indian Actress Pooja Batra is honouring for contributing to the South Asian American community by the Los Angeles country Sheriff's Indo American Advisory Council. The event will be held on 28 April and it will be honouring men and women in uniform.

Pooja Batra has been actively participated and contributed to the community for several years. We also heard that Pooja will host an aution which has aimed for raising funds to the Tsunami affected people in Japan. Earlier this award winners was Ashok Amritraj, Mallika sherawat, Shyam Benegal and Dr. Prem Reddy.