The Sexy siren sizzles

This leggy lass sure is a yaaron ka yaar. Adamant that she will do item numbers mainly “for my close associates and friends, and that too when I am convinced,” Malaika is simply not ready to add fuel to the controversy surrounding her latest item song Hoth rasile tere... from Welcome.

The track created ripples, and not just in the dance circles. Rumours suggested, firstly that it was not publicised as a part of movie’s promos. Then again, the song was not presented in the film in the way it was promised to her.

But Malaika stresses that “no such thing happened. Yes, there were some internal discussions, and now they (the producers) are promoting it.” Further clarifying her stand, she says, “I don’t have any issues with them.”

Adding insult to injury are the whispers that all this was done at the behest of hottie Mallika Sherawat. But Malaika dismisses everything, saying: “I have no idea. I am not interested in all this politics.”

Changing tack, we ask what does she feel about being labelled a sex bomb. “I take it as a compliment,” is her prompt reply, to which she adds, “There is nothing derogatory in it. I would prefer to be called spicy and sexy, rather than plain and bland.”
The Bollywood’s queen of item numbers, despite being a well-known face in the film industry, has not been seen in a role that required acting. Are roles not being offered, we wonder? “Roles are being offered but I have been always choosy, “ is all she is willing to offer in reply.

When will she be seen in a full-fledged role, we persevere? “In EMI..., where I am playing the love interest of Arjun Rampal. The film is being directed by Saurabh Kabra, and will be released around April this year.” Information has it that she might appear in a lead role in Shaadi Ke After Effects, directed by South Indian director Indrajith, along with husband Arbaaz? “No, I am just doing a guest appearance in it,” she corrects us.

Malaika is excited about her upcoming TV show Dhoom Macha De, a music-based reality show, where she is both the host and the judge. What sets this show apart, according to her is that, “This show is about professional singers and their ego clashes.” But given a choice, Malaika would opt for a “talk show or a dance show.”

Interestingly, the lady is an animal-lover who has campaigned actively to bring attention to the plight of Macaws in her capacity as a PETA activist. “These exotic birds are kept in a bad state, often with their wings clipped off. They are often shown in circuses. I did a campaign to better their situation and help bring them out of the sad state they are in,” she smiles.

What about her future plans? “I would like to start a clothing range soon,” comes the determined reply. And her other projects as an actress,” The talks are on for Suniel’s tentatively titled Loot, but I have not finalised yet,” is all she is willing to divulge.