Lucknow: Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt sees the Rs 10 million fine slapped by Pakistan on actress Meera as a “conspiracy” and is ready to drop the kissing scene involving her out of ‘Nazar’ if it helps end the controversy. “The news of the fine on her has come as a shock. When an Indian newspaper published it, the Pakistani authorities denied it but I have just been told by the actress that the fine stands,” Bhatt said.

“The objective behind my movie ‘Nazar’ is to strengthen relationships between the two countries and that should be appreciated,” he said.” — HNS