Om Puri's 'wife No. 3'

Om Puri's 'wife No. 3'

'West Is West' producer Leslee Udwinis is deeply in love with the veteran actor

When you are in love, there is nothing like standing on top of a mountain and shouting it out to the world. And this is exactly what Leslee Udwin, the producer of West Is West, sequel to the smash hit East Is East, is doing as she talks about her feelings for her movie's lead actor Om Puri.

Twice lucky

Taking her affectations for the senior actor to the next level, the 53-year-old Brit declares that she is so in love that she doesn't mind being his third wife. "I don't mind being his wife No. 3," Leslie lets us know, referring to Om's twice-married character in WIW as well as his much-publicised twice-married status in real life. 

Heart on sleeve

According to sources, Leslie has carried a torch in her heart for Puri ever since they worked together in EIE in 1999. However, when the sequel was being shot in rural Punjab, the two really warmed up to each other. Apparently, the 61-year-old actor took it on himself to teach her Hindi. "Mera dil Om ke liye dhadkta hai," Leslee tells us in fluent Hindi."Thanks to him I feel so much a part of India and its culture. We're in Punjab where West Is West was shot. We are screening the film for all the people in the villages here who made it possible," she further adds.Om wrote out a speech in Punjabi for her, which she read out for the people of Punjab. "He wrote it for me. I don't understand a word of Punjabi. I just rattled off whatever he wrote. Oh yes, I trust him blindly," says the actor-producer.

Wife doesn't mind

When reminded that Om's wife won't like this open display of affection between her husband and his producer, she confidently retorts, "Oh she knows how I feel about Om. I don't think she minds at all. Om is my jaan."

Vote: Who's got the sexiest butt in Bollywood?

Vidya Balan has been in the news for her bold move to do Dirty Picture, a film revolving around the life and time of the late film actress Silk Smita. A very sensuous backless photo aside, the actress is also rumoured to be using butt pads to enhance her derriere.

We thought of looking out for the best butts in the business and did a round up of some of the best sightings around Bollywood. 

So what are you waiting for? Go through the slideshow and vote for your most favourite in the end!

Shahrukh challenges Salman with 'Ra. One'?

Shahrukh challenges Salman with 'Ra. One'?

Shahrukh Khan is going through multi city promotional drive to launch the theatrical promo of 'Ra. One'. That when the film is still close to five months away. Unprecedented, some may say. Sinister, some may argue. There is a reason behind that. Salman Khan's 'Ready' releases this Friday and an entire campaign by Shahrukh during the days when world would have been getting 'ready' for 'Ready' doesn't appear to be a mere coincidence.

"Well, it is coincidental after all," says Anubhav Sinha, director of 'Ra. One' which is inarguably the biggest film that Bollywood has seen till date, "Our VFX guys had been working on giving the final touch on the 90 seconds of 'Ra. One' that we wanted to show to the audience. Once they were ready late last month, we decided to package it all and make it a part of our promotional drive."

One wonders though if this was really required, especially since things have relatively cooled down between the two Khans years after that ugly episode at Katrina Kaif's birthday. Shahrukh has in fact even apologised to Salman through 'Koffee With Karan' while Salman too is wishing him luck for his films on record as well. In fact Shahrukh has reciprocated Salman's gesture too stating that his children are waiting for 'Ready'. However the fact remains that this mega drive by Shahrukh for 'Ra. One' has eaten away at least some bit of media attention away from Salman's 'Ready'.

"There isn't much to comment here. Unveiling of our theatrical promo was always planned around this time," are Anubhav's final words before he signs off.

Mahima Chaudhry returns to big screen

“Mahima Chaudhry” returns to

big screen

Bollywood beauty Mahima Chaudhry is all set to return to the big screen as she has started working on a new film opposite actor Om Puri. 

Mahima said: 'Last week I started working on a film opposite Om Puri. Hopefully I will be doing more good jobs in future.' 

The B-Town beauty, who charmed the Indian audience by her fantastic performance in her debut film PARDES said that it is her life as a mother that she is enjoying the most. 

'I am happy with the best role of a mother that I am playing now,' she commented. 

The gorgeous actress who spent a significant amount of her life in the hilly town of Darjeeling in West Bengal said that she is ready to work with all the good directors in West Bengal if she gets a chance to work with them in future years. 

Mahima was recently in Kolkata along with former cricketer Kapil Dev at a promotional event.

Kajol to star in YRF flick?

Kajol  to  star in  YRF  flick?

Might play the lead in Yash Chopra's directorial come-back, supposedly starring King Khan and Katrina

Is Yash Chopra planning to recreate Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge magic with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in his directorial next? 

We recently spotted the actress at the YRF studios and sources inform that it was more than just a casual visit.

Rumours are rife that the film, a romantic saga, will star SRK and Katrina Kaif in the lead role. However, there is another spot in the movie and YRF's favourite actress, Kads is being considered for it.

The source reveals, "Chopra is very keen to have Kads opposite Shah Rukh. He is quite fond of both of them and loves their onscreen pairing. He feels that they can create the same magic."

"While it's sure that Katrina will star in the film, it could be possible that the movie is a love triangle and that they have approached Kajol to either reprise the other romantic lead or do a cameo," the source further adds.

The filmmaker who has directed movies like Dil Toh Pagal Hai, Silsila, etc. is returning to direction after seven years, with a romantic film. His last directorial venture was Veer Zara in 2004.

Salman: the new King of Bollywood

Salman: the new King of Bollywood

Bollywood is again in the reset mode. The power equations are getting re-aligned and so are its representatives. 

Salman Khan's growing popularity and box office credentials have rewritten the power dynamics in Bollywood. Now, every advertiser, sponsor and producer wants Salman to be on his side. The craze for this Khan has suddenly surged making his competitors wonder about this turn of events.

I can't dance like Hrithik Roshan nor do I have a six pack: R Madhavan

He has a decade-old career in Bollywood and an equally good run down south but actor R Madhavan says he doesn't sit back and relax with offers just pouring in.

The actor, who has shone with hitslike 3 idiots, Rang De Basanti andTanu Weds Manu, says that his choice is limited to a good scripts and his USP is his acting as he doesn't have the added advantage of dancing skills or a hot body.

"I am known for my acting skills and doing good roles so I have to wait for the perfect oppurtunity. I can't dance like Hrithik neither do I have a six pack that I can take up any role," Madhavan saidin an interview.

The 40-year-old has shared screen space with other stars in most of his hits, but doesn't mind doing so as long the role is equally distributed.

"I don't mind sharing the space on screen as long as I am given equal recognition, like Aamir Khan does. But ideally I would love to do lead roles," said Madhavan, who was in the capital to attend an event by Maruti Suzuki WagonR.

The actor says he is a big fan of Sunny Deol and would love to do a movie with him.

"I am a big fan of Sunny Deol, I just love him. I have almost watched all his movies and would love to do a movie with him," he said.

Madhavan hasn't signed any Bollywood project after his recent hit Tanu Weds Mannu. He is doing a movie Vettai down south, where he plays a cop.

He is amongst the few actors who have achieved success in Hindi as well as Tamil cinema and manages to keep his fans happy in both places.

"I don't think about it as working in two places, I just think of it as doing variety roles. I have planned my career like that and I am happy that it has shaped up so well. What worked for me is knowing both Hindi and Tamil, I think that is the reason I managed to do well," he said.

Madhavan has always maintained his distance from the media and is happy the way his relation has been with them.

"I am very glad that people recognise me and want to know more about me but I prefer staying in news only for my work rather than doing mundane things for unnecessary publicity," he said.

First Look: Katrina-Hrithik

the hottest new pair in town

They are all set to create a drizzle of sizzle. Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif are poised to become the hottest new pair in town. Katrina who has earlier sizzled with Akshay Kumar in a string of hits has found a new favourite. After shooting together in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Katrina and Hrithik are recommending one another to as many filmmakers as possible. 

Says a source, “Both Katrina and Hrithik feel their on-screen chemistry is incredible. They were also very impressed by one another’s professionalism during the shooting of Zindagi…so much so that the unit referred to Hrithik as ‘the male Katrina’ and to Katrina as the ‘female Hrithik. ’ They are both married to excellence, you see. ” 

Oh yes, and Katrina has one other ace up her sleeve. Hrithik’s kids adore her. 

“So it’s all in the family, you see, ” says the source. Hrithik was very keen that Katrina do Krissh 3. But she had committed all her dates to Yashraj. Next year she has promised to keep time for at least two films with Hrithik. 

We don’t know about zindagi. But yeh jodi milegi phir dobara.

Shilpa Shetty's UK estate taken over by squatter gang

A private estate in Britain that is home to a host of celebrities - including Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty - is reportedly being taken over by a gang of squatters.

The celebrity residents of the St. George's Hill community in Weybridge, Surrey, are now being asked to be "vigilant" following the arrival of the squatters, the Daily Mail reported. 

Former residents of the estate include singer Elton John, former Beatle Ringo Starr and Hollywood actress Kate Winslet. 

Six squatters reportedly moved into the abandoned three million pound, six-bedroom Woodlawn Cottage on the exclusive estate in April, and claim they were not acting illegally. 

The property was reportedly abandoned six years ago and has since become derelict. The squatters say they plan to stay as long as possible. 

"It is legal for me to be here. I found the place on Google maps so I came up to have a look and the place was open. The locks had been broken off, no one was living here, it was completely open - so why not?" a squatter named Stefan Cybulski said. 

Homeowners now say they want the illegal movers out. 

"It does seem pretty extraordinary that the police can't do anything to get these people off the estate," a resident said. 

"They have no right to be here, yet the law appears to be on their side - it's completely wrong." 

Properties on the estate are worth nearly 10 million pounds. 

A security guard is now being employed to keep the property under surveillance. Police have set up extra patrol of the area.

Despite success, what made Arshad go slow?

Despite success, what made Arshad go slow?

With two hits in ISHQIYA and GOLMAAL 3 as well as F.A.L.T.U (where he was seen in an extended special appearance act) turning into successful outings, it seems like Arshad is pretty much sitting at an enviable position after spending a decade and a half in the industry. Though he would be seen in DOUBLE DHAMAAL soon, in the year gone by he didn't sign too many films. One wonders what made him go slow when he could have rather made hay as the sun shone. 

'See, for me how the thing is that I don't really care about how things 'must' be done. If someone tells me that 'this is how you have to do things', I may not really give it all much consideration', says Arshad, 'I don't care if some time goes by before I sign a new film. I do keep hearing films but I do only those which I really like. I have now said okay to ZILA GHAZIABAD, JOLLY LLB and ISHQIYA 2. Moreover for next year too I am planning a few more films. I for sure would be lot busier in months to follow.'

Shiney Ahuja snapped dancing at a party.

Shiney Ahuja snapped dancing at a party

Shiney Ahuja was spotted dancing and having a good time at politician Vasant Davkharey's birthday bash recently. He was accompanied by his wife, Anupam. Actors Vivek Oberoi, Kader Khan and Sohail Khan were also seen at the party.

Check Out: Asha Bhosle's look in

Maaee

It's common knowledge by now that veteran playback singer Asha Bhosle is making her acting debut on the big screen in Maaee. We got a few stills of Ashaji on the sets of her maiden film

From the images it can be observed that Ashaji has been made to look older that she does in real life. This is because she is playing a grandmother and the makers felt that a few streaks of grey hair would make her look the part.

Principle shooting of Maaee is almost complete. The film tells the poignant tale of what happens when a woman is abandoned by her only son and then goes to live with her daughter and son-in-law. 

Maaee is directed by Mahesh Kodiyal and produced by Subhash Dawar and Nitin Shankar. One of the highlights of the film is the title track which will be sung by none other than legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar.

After Sheila... get ready for her much

hotter 'Oye Oye'

The Double Dhamaal makers are going to great lengths to make the sequel as dhamaakedaar as possible!!...exclusive new trailers of their song ‘’Oye Oye" will be out today across all media. 

The footapping new number has been sung by none other than the dance number queen Sunidhi Chauhan and it has been remixed by music director Anand Raj Anand. What’s more, it has been choreographed by Ganesh Acharya who interestingly was a group dancer in the original hit by Kalyanji Anandji! 

The original Oye Oye song starred Naseeruddin Shah and Sonam in memorable costumes, making it one of the most popular retro songs till date. 

Double Dhamaal’s Oye Oye sees the entire cast in all their funny getups and costumes, right from Arshad Warsi as the Punjabi Ghanta Singh, Ashish Chowdhry as his girl avatar, to Riteish Deshmukh as a pot bellied Gujarati man and as a Boney M African lookalike, dancing around with Sanjay Dutt, Mallika Sherawat and Kangana Ranaut! 

So guys, catch the brand new Oye Oye song of Double Dhamaal, as the trailers are out across all media today!

Asin's flower power.

Asin was dressed in her summer best as she turned up for a promotional event for her upcoming filmReady at the Provogue store in Inorbit Malad, a western suburb in Mumbai.

Leopard strays into

Hema Malini's bungalow

A leopard strayed into the bungalow of Bollywood actor Hema Malini in Mumbai today morning, triggering panic.

The leopard, believed to have come from the adjoining Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), was spotted by a security guard in the premises in Dindoshi area of northwest Mumbai.

The actor was not at home at the time of the incident.

Neighbours immediately alerted the park authorities who sent a team equipped with tranquilisers and a cage to trap the wild cat, Chief Conservator of Forests S. A. Thorat said.

The park, spread over around 100 square km, has over five dozen leopards and many other wild animals living in the thick forests.

Leopards often stray into houses in the neighbourhood including the Film City, Aarey Milk Colony, Dahisar, Borivli, Kandivli, Malad, Goregaon, Mulund and Bhandup.

There have been instances of leopards getting killed by speeding vehicles on the Western Express and Eastern Express highways.

Jaaved Jaffrey's injuries lucky for DHAMAAL series?

Jaaved Jaffrey's injuries lucky for DHAMAAL series?

Actor Jaaved Jaffrey will soon be seen again with double the laughs for the sequel DOUBLE DHAMAAL, releasing on June 24th...after a fun filled shooting schedule however, we hear that poor Jaaved had quite the nasty finale to the shooting! 

The story goes that the team needed to shoot just one final scene at Mehboob Studios. However just before the final scene Jaaved Jaffery broke his leg and had to be admitted to a hospital! The actor was in such pain that the Director Indra Kumar and Ashok Thackeria in full support altered the scene and showed all the actors lying on the bed.

When contacted Producer Ashok Thackeria said, "The film is on its last leg... Jaaved jumped on the bed very hard and his knee and the ligament below the knee cap tore very badly. We immediately took him to Lilavati as we were in Mehboob Studios...the doctors examined him after X-Rays were taken... Luckily it was not a major injury but he was in immense pain to say the least. Despite the pain, Jaaved insisted we finish the shoot and hence we then changed the scene with the four boys together on the bed. Javed was brought with a leg support and crutches to the shooting floor, and we wrapped up the shoot and celebrated later on with Jaaved and the entire team!" 

Sources tell us that Jaaved had also previously hurt his other leg during the first DHAMAAL...coincidence or lucky charm, since the first film was a super hit?!! We will have to wait and see! Till then here's wishing Jaaved Jaffrey a full and speedy recovery!!

Salman issues final warning ???

Salman issues final warning ???

Salman Khan is in a mood for revenge. The superstar is cross about his charity acts being interrupted by some people who are trying to cash on his popularity. 

Salman Khan has issued final warning to all those who are trying to make a quick buck in his name. A case in point is his Being Human merchandise. Salman is cross about the facts that his brand is being subjected to copyright infringement which thereby is affecting his charity work.

According to reliable sources, 'Salman has issued a final warning to all those who are selling his branded merchandise in illegal ways. Since a part of earning from Salman's Being Human merchandise goes to charity work, Salman is losing his cool by noticing that his brand is being sold in illegal ways. Salman's main concern is that his charity work gets affected by this illicit trade and now the superstar is taking this matter seriously and might even take legal course if need be to curb the misuse of his brand.' 

It must be mentioned that Salman's Being Human merchandise has become a craze among the masses, especially his young fans. Keeping this craze in mind, some people have started to sell fake Being Human T-shirts to make a quick buck. Salman has finally taken a note of this fact and has decided to take corrective measures to stop this trend. 

With Salman's ever-growing stock at the box-office, his brand Being Human is also witnessing its effects by becoming one of the most popular brands in the country today.

Is Priyanka planting negative stories about Shahid?

Is Priyanka planting

negative stories about Shahid?

Shahid Kapoor asks Priyanka Chopra to clear his name after recent reports show him in a bad light

The Shahid Kapoor-Priyanka Chopra break-up happened months ago. But the two had unfinished business. As late as Monday night, they had a war of words.

Apparently, Shaks felt that PC was "planting" negative stories about him. When confronted, the actress broke down.

Says a source in the know, "Shahid is disturbed by stories that talk about him desperately chasing Priyanka to woo her back into his life. He has moved on and so has Priyanka.

 

But the stories didn't stop. The actor refused to take a stand though friends suggested that his ex might be behind the stories. 

When he'd bring it up, she'd vehemently deny it or start crying. The actor would take her at her word and leave it at that."

All hell broke loose on Monday when Kapoor was termed 'a stalker' by a section of the media. The two have been in touch and meet every other day for script-reading sessions for Kunal Kohli's film.

Notes the source, "Shaks was extremely upset at being called a stalker. He decided to get to the bottom of the matter and confronted PC. The logic was, if he had to contact her he would do it in seclusion and not in front of 50 people at a party."

The exchange of words ended in an argument and left Priyanka in tears. Says the source, "She kept telling Shahid she had no clue why people were talking like that. 

That night, a nervous PC called Shaks again to reassure him that she would sort the matter out and give a clarification denying that he was chasing her, if necessary.

"Shooting for the Kunal Kohli flick starts in three days and the two will be in constant proximity with each other for more than two months. 

Today, they share a very professional relationship. Nobody needs to 'stalk' the other. They can just pick up the phone and talk whenever they like."

He said

Shahid Kapoor: (his spokesperson quoted on his behalf): "Shahid did get a call on Monday from Priyanka. She was upset and told Shahid that will give a statement to say that there were no calls to her and that Shahid was not stalking her. She assured him that she wanted to clear the air. Shahid was very disturbed by the false claims that he is stalking Priyanka. He meets her very often for readings of Kunal Kohli's film and doesn't need to chase anyone."

She said

Priyanka Chopra: "I am appalled by these reports. This is completely untrue and is just a figment of someone's overactive imagination. Shahid and I are friends and are soon to be co-stars in a new film. These are baseless rumours and frankly, very demeaning to both of us."

Earlier Fights

>> They fought on Valentine's Day as they could not devote time to each other on the ocassion. 

>> Priyanka Chopra was very disappointed with the audience's reaction to her latest flick 7 Khoon Maaf and wanted Shahid to comfort her. He didn't oblige. She was furious and flew to Los Angeles on his birthday. The buzz doing the rounds then was that Shahid tried every trick in the book to bring her back in the country for his birthday, but the lady was too angry to consider any reconciliatory gesture. 

>> The couple fought over a chicken dish at a restaurant. A vegetarian, Shahid was upset that Priyanka wanted to eat non-veg. 

>> It was reported ('Please forgive me'; March 15; HiTLIST) that Shaks was going all out to woo PC back. In fact, when she returned on Friday from her Don 2 shoot, he apparently kept bombarding her with 'miss you' and 'let's work it out' SMSes. 

>> Priyanka got busy with Don 2 and it led to them deleting each other from their social networking pages. They also had a fight when Priyanka got friendly with Ranbir Kapoor while shooting for Siddharth Anand's Anjaana Anjaani and she even went ahead to sign another film opposite Ranbir during this period, Anurag Basu's Barfi.

Ajay gets Salman to do him a favour

Devgn requests Salman to attach Singham's promo with Ready, which releases on June 3

Ajay Devgn and Salman Khan have recently been bonding over workouts and general fitness. Reveals a source, "When Salman saw Ajay's bare-bodied look in Singham he loved it so much that he immediately called him up and complimented him on it. Since then they have been discussing and sharing tips on fitness and health. "

When Devgn requested Khan to attach the Singham promo with Ready (releases June 3), the star personally called up his producer Bhushan Kumar and asked him to do the needful. AJ has even promised to show the film to Sallu, on his return from London. 

Says an insider, "Everyone knows that Salman goes all out to promote the films he loves. Many people including Aamir Khan's Delhi Belly, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaara, Ghayal 2 and Chillar Party have attached their promos to Ready's prints. " 

Bhushan says, "It's a pleasure attaching Ajay's Singham with Ready. Salmanbhai put in the request. Ajay has also done a cameo in Ready. All the makers of the top films releasing in the next few months have wanted to attach their promos with Ready. "

Singham director Rohit Shetty says, "Ajay is dubbing for the promo in London. Ready is looking big and is expected to take a huge opening. Ajay and I had always planned for the first promo to come with it, so he spoke to Salman about it. The film releases in July. "

FOR YOU, TOO

"When most A-listers put down each other's films, Salman and Ajay promote each other's films. When Salman wanted to create awareness for Being Human, Ajay sported Being Human Tees at promotional events meant for his films, " reveals our source.

Sonakshi's Rs. 25 lakhs loss on Shirish's birthday.

Sonakshi's Rs. 25 lakhs loss on

Shirish's birthday

This was one Happy Birthday song that cost Sonakshi Sinha a bomb. Well, literally as she ended up losing a solitaire worth Rs. 25 lakhs in the bargain. A desire to wish her Joker director Shirish Kunder best wishes on his 38th birthday at the stroke of 12 on Monday night proved to be way too costly for her, what with someone walking away with her diamond solitaire that she had kept in her vanity van.

Informs a source from the film's crew, "The entire cast and crew of the film, including Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha, had planned for a cake cutting celebrations for Shirish's birthday on the sets of Joker. Since the film is going through a night shoot, it was just apt that the filmmaker's birthday was brought in on mid-night itself. When everyone walked down together to wish Shirish, Sonakshi moved out of her film costume and got into something more casual and comfortable. In the process, she also left behind her costly solitaire in her vanity van thinking that it would be safe and secure there. Little did she know that her moves were being tracked and someone was waiting for just the right opportunity to decamp with the item." 

It was only later in the night that Sonakshi realized that her solitaire was missing. She did hit the panic button and started searching for it frantically but to no avail. 

"As of now, Sonakshi hasn't lodged any formal complaint because she thinks it is futile. Her solitaire is such a tiny object, that the thief can just walk away with it without anyone noticing the act. She doesn't want to make any unnecessary hue and cry", the source continues. 

Meanwhile she is ensuring that it is business as usual on the sets with no break in the shooting schedule. 

"25 lakhs is no small amount for anyone but Sonakshi is maintaining a dignified stance", a friend of her says, "Most actresses in her place would have thrown a fit and possibly also halted the shoot but Sonakshi is just continuing with the shoot. She doesn't want her personal issues to bog down everyone else. She understands there are lots of stakes involved, what with the set itself costing Rs. 3 crores and requiring shoot to be completed fast so that daily costs can be kept at the minimal. Moreover, Akshay too is doing double shifts with Joker as well as Desi Boyz keeping him busy for most part of the day. She doesn't want to be inconvenience to anyone. In fact, it was only on late Tuesday evening when news break around the missing solitaire happened." 

Ayesha Takia's next is a

remake of 'Keeping Watch'

Nagesh Kukunoor has bought the rights of the Taiwanese film 'Keeping Watch' on which his Ayesha Takia-starrer is based 

Director Nagesh Kukunoor's Mod is an official remake of the Taiwanese film, Keeping Watch. The director had seen the film a few years ago. 

Nagesh Kukunoor with the cast and crew at the wrap up party of Mod 

He was so touched by it that he had decided to remake it for the Indian audiences by buying its rights. 

Ooty setting

The film is a suspense drama and stars Ayesha Takia opposite Rannvijay Singh (of Roadies fame). As reported 'It's a wrap' (Hitlist, April 12), Mod was shot in Ooty on a start-to-finish schedule earlier this year. 

This is Nagesh's second remake after Dor, which was adapted from award-winning Malayalam film, Perumazhakkalam. 

A source close to Nagesh reveals, "He loved the concept of the film. He thought it was badly executed and that he could do a much better job." 

Close to original

But the Indian version has been kept close to the original in terms of the plot and characters. "Though the story remains the same, it has been more Indianised. 

Only some changes have been introduced in Raghuvir Yadav's character, who will play Ayesha's father, " adds the source. 

Nagesh remained unavailable for comment. 

The original

The story of Keeping Watch (2007) goes like... The sudden arrival of Han (played by Rannvijay Singh) provides a diversion from Ching's (Ayesha Takia) monotonous life as the proprietor of the family clock shop. 

She falls in love with the young man who claims to be her high school classmate, but her bliss proves short-lived as he disappears just as abruptly. 

Worried, Ching calls Han's parents, only to be told that he died many years ago.