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Coroner’s officeseeks relativesTHE Coroner is appealingfor the relatives of MaryKevins Bone McNaught tocome forward.Mary, 67, died at homeon Dennil Crescent,Cross Gates, on July 13,of natural causes. It isbelieved she previouslyworked for Leeds SocialServices. Relatives shouldcall 0113 397 0602.
From Moortown...toMumbai’s tinseltownL
EEDS lass NailaMughal has journeyedfrom Moortown toMumbai to become a
top Bollywood talent scout– and she’s happy to make asong and dance about it!The former Allerton Grange pupil,who grew up in the North of thecity, is now a casting director andproduction manager for the world’sbiggest movie industry.She spends much of her timehanging out with the Indian filmglitterati and has major Bollywooodstars on speed dial.But she was back in her hometownthis week to recruit an army ofextras for a new film starringsubcontinent superstars ShahidKapoor and Priyanka Chopra.The movie will be filmed partly inLeeds next month and will featurea cast of extras made up of up to 50Loiners.Naila, who is in her 30s, said herpassion for Bollywood – renownedfor its colour and song-and-dancespectacle – started at a young agewhen she would watch the latest
flicks with her mum.After being invited to meether favourite actor MithunChakraborty, an 80s superstar, herBollywood destiny was sealed.“I really started to enjoy the buzzand was meeting big stars of the
time,” she said.An early career organisingBollywood concerts led to film workand her first-ever film credit onperiod epic Veer.Naila recently scored her proudestcoup – signing India’s current
number one star, Shahrukh Khan,as an ambassador for her work.She even made her own film debutin Mr Khan’s new film, a superheroflick called Ra.One, where sheplays a nurse in a song and dancesequence.“I go to Mumbai every year but Iam not seduced by the glamour of itall,” she said. “I am still a down toearth Leeds girl.“They did struggle to understandmy Yorkshire accent at first andthey used to take the mickey out ofme about it!”.Naila is circumspect about herBollywood success but admitsseeing her name at the end of ablockbusting film for the first time“felt good”.“People think it’s pure glamour butit’s very hard work,” she said.“My passion does lie in Bollywood. Iam often stressed and have no sleep.But I still love it.”As well as kick-starting manyacting careers with her castingwork, Naila has also launched aBollywood acting academy. Visitwww.nailamughalartistes.com andwww.thebollywoodacademy.com fordetails.
by aisha iqbal
Leeds girl is a Bollywood star-maker
starspotter:Naila Mughalwith peoplehoping tobe castas extrasin a newBollywoodfilm to bepart-shot inYorkshire.From left,LisamarieKakuya, DalKaur, AnsarHussain,Arslan Ali,NaushadQayyum, MiaSohel, andLee Stavers
meetingstars: Nailawith ZayedKhan, andbelow, withAjay Devgan– Bollywood’sown broodingAl Pacino-type
the King anD i: Naila with ‘KingKhan’ Shahrukh Khan, Bollywood’snumber one star
Just the ticket as campaign brings trial increase in busesA CAMPAIGN for increased busservices in west Leeds has ended inlocals winning a doubling in daytimeservices in their neighbourhood.
Bus company First has agreed to atrial increase of the number 86 serv-
ice between Bramley and Rodley,doubling the number of buses thatwill pass through Rodley during themiddle of the day.
From August 30, the service willoperate half hourly between 10.57am
and 2.27pm with return half hourlybetween 10.01am and 2.01pm.
Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves,who made representations to FirstLeeds and Metro on behalf of locals,said: “I am delighted. Hundreds of
residents wrote letters to me andsigned a petition asking for a betterservice to and from Rodley. I am verypleased that First have taken theviews of local residents on board indrafting this new timetable.”
Discussion onelected mayorsA DEBATE on whetherLeeds should have anelected mayor will behosted by the LeedsChamber Business Forumon July 28 from 5pm to 7pm.It will take place at theDWF offices at BridgewaterPlace on Water Lane inLeeds. The event is free.To book, email [email protected].
Gabby launchesgymnastics prizeSPoRTS presenter andformer gymnast GabbyLogan paid a visit to alocal school to launch anew trophy.The Gabby LoganGymnastics Trophy willbe awarded to a pupil at StJohn’s Catholic School forthe Deaf, in Boston Spa, forthe student who makes themost progress in the sport.
Charity AGMdisco and buffetTHE public are invitedto the People In Actionannual general meetingand celebration ofvolunteers on Wednesday,July 27, from 7pm, at StChad’s, in Headingley.Entry is free. Ticketsfor the post-AGM discoand buffet cost £10 withall proceeds going to thecharity. Call 0113 247 0411.
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