'Ishkq in Paris': It is a misguided, overwrought affair Cast: Preity Zinta, Isabelle Adjani, Rhehan Malliek

Director: Prem Soni

'Ishkq in Paris' is the sort of film that inspires its director and its leading man to assume aliases so they might escape responsibility for subjecting us to this travesty they've committed to the screen. Leading lady Preity Zinta, unfortunately, is too well known to hide behind a fake name.

Preity, playing Ishkq, a permanently perky Parisian photographer, is the sort of girl who takes off for the weekend to Rome because she "loves being served by Italian waiters". On a train back home, she meets pretty boy Akash (Rhehan Malliek, formerly known as Gaurav Chanana), and no sooner than you've uttered the words "Before Sunrise", they're spending the day wandering about the French capital drinking, partying, and discussing life and relationships. ...more    
10:53 PM, May 24, 2013

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10:45 PM, May 24, 2013

'Ishkq In Paris' is Preity Zinta's film: Rhehan Malliek Mumbai: TV actor Rhehan Malliek, who made his Bollywood debut with 'Ishqk In Paris', says actors enter television industry initially for recognition and later pursue their goal of acting in films. TV actor Gaurav Chanana became a household name as Dr Rahul Mehra in the popular soap 'Sanjivani'. He later disappeared from small screen and is now back, this time as Rhehan Malliek (name changed) as the lead actor opposite...  
03:55 PM, May 24, 2013

Friday releases: 'Ishkq in Paris', 'Fast and Furious 6' hit screens

As Sanjay Dutt serves his jail term in Yerwada prison in Pune, his film 'Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke' also releases this Friday along with 'Fast and Furious 6' and Preity Zinta's maiden production 'Ishkq in Paris'. ...
09:57 AM, May 24, 2013

'Ishkq In Paris' Tweet Review: First day, first show New Delhi: It's been a while since we saw Preity Zinta on the big screen. The actress who has been part of several blockbuster films in the past has seen a slump in her career in the past few years. She makes a comeback of sorts in Prem Soni's 'Ishkq In Paris' which also happens to be her maiden production venture. The lady, who has won hearts with her bubbly...  
09:46 AM, May 24, 2013

Ishkq In Paris: Will Preity be able to make a comeback? New Delhi: Making a comeback is next to impossible in the Hindi film industry, especially for heroines. However, there are actresses who carefully plan their every move to recapture the hearts of their fans. Preity Zinta is returning to films after four years with director Prem Raj's 'Ishkq In Paris'. Technically, Preity hasn't done any film as lead since 'Heroes' in 2008. But, this time she is determined to leave...  
02:18 PM, May 23, 2013

Preity Zinta marks her debut as producer with 'Ishkq in Paris'

Like Dia Mirza and Ameesha Patel, actress Preity Zinta has also added another designation to her CV - that of a producer. ...
11:30 PM, May 22, 2013

Is Preity Zinta serious about joining politics?
by IANS
Mumbai: Saddened by the current situation in the country, actress-businesswoman Preity Zinta is "thiking" about joining "politics" as she wants to be part of a movement to bring positive changes in India. Currently busy promoting her first production venture 'Ishkq in Paris', Preity said: "Off late, I have been thinking that I will join politics because it's so sad what is happening to our country." "I really want to be...  
12:41 PM, May 21, 2013

Spot-fixing: Legalise betting, says KXIP owner Preity Zinta New Delhi: As the spot-fixing scandal puts a black spot on the Indian Premier League, Kings XI Punjab owners Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia have come up with suggestions like putting franchise owners in the IPL governing council, legalising betting and carrying out random polygraph tests on players. Speaking to IBN18 Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai, Preity said, "There should be stronger measures by the anti-corruption unit to monitor it and I...  
09:36 AM, May 21, 2013

If charges are true, it's sad for the game: Preity Zinta on spot-fixing
by IANS
Mumbai: Leading actor and Punjab XI's co-owner Preity Zinta is shaken by the spot-fixing scandal to hit the Indian Premier League (IPL) and says if the charges of spot-fixing are true, it would be bad for the game. Rajasthan Royals' three cricketers, including India fast bowler Sreesanth, who had also played for Preity's Kings XI Punjab IPL team, had been arrested last week for spot-fixing. She said: "Look, I'd still...  
04:28 PM, May 20, 2013

Salman Khan is my mentor, says director Prem Raj Mumbai: Director Prem Raj, who has roped in Salman Khan for a cameo in his second film 'Ishkq in Paris' after working with him in 'Main Aur Mrs Khanna', says he shares a mentor-mentee relationship with the superstar. "Salman is my mentor and I am here because of him. It was not difficult to have him in my second film. I genuinely respect him. I have a relation with him...  
05:33 PM, May 18, 2013

'Ishkq In Paris' has certain scenes from my life: Preity Zinta
by IANS
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Preity Zinta says certain scenes in 'Ishkq in Paris' are inspired by her life. The film also has bits from director Prem Raj's life. 'Ishkq in Paris', Preity's first production venture, is releasing May 24. Talking about the film, she said: "(It) is not inspired from my life, but yes certain instances (are inspired from my life). I won't lie about that." "Not only mine, in fact...  
05:14 PM, May 18, 2013

'Conduct polygraph test to keep a check on match-fixing'

Kings XI Punjab owner Preity Zinta, while commenting on the IPL spot-fixing scandal, suggested random polygraph test for cricket players to keep a check on match-fixing. "As owners, we are very vulnerable. We are victims. You spend so much money and then you hear about something like this. It's terrible. If it is true, it's disgusting," she added. ...
06:46 PM, May 16, 2013

Salman supported when I was battling cancer: Prem Soni
by IANS
Mumbai: Filmmaker Prem Soni, who has recovered from cancer of gallbladder, says his friend and Bollywood star Salman Khan stood by him during his trying times. Prem Soni is the director of Preity Zinta's debut production venture 'Ishkq In Paris'. "Salman was very concerned when he got to know about my health issues. He got in touch with me and was very supportive when I was battling with cancer. Salman...  
10:36 AM, May 11, 2013

'Ishkq in Paris' is a challenge for me: Preity Zinta New Delhi: Actress Preity Zinta is making a comeback with her long delayed 'Ishkq in Paris' after three years and she admits that making the film was a challenge as she had to don many hats. The film, directed by Prem Soni, was initially set to release last year but got postponed after the director was diagnosed with cancer. Preity's maiden production is now slated for release on May 24....  
10:46 AM, May 09, 2013