Iqbal Khan's fiance gets hate mail
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An email alleges that Sneha has started an Internet forum to attack Iqbal's co-stars
Subhash K Jha
thelist@mid-day.com
It started with an email from a woman claiming to be a fan of Iqbal Khan. The e-mail has a lot to say about Iqbal's fiance and soon-to-be-wife Sneha Chabria and her supposedly vicious attack on Iqbal's co-star Neha Bamb through public forums.
Simply Sneha
According to this woman, Iqbal's fiance has started her own Internet forum called IqbalOnly.tk with the express purpose of attacking Neha Bamb and Iqbal's colleague Eijaz Khan.
When told of this, Iqbal laughs. His first concern is for his fiance. "I hope Sneha doesn't get to hear of this. She'll burst into tears. She's a very simple, straightforward, domesticated girl, who has been with me before Kaisa Yeh Pyar Hai and television happened to me. She was with me at the time when I had thirteen rupees in my pocket and couldn't decide whether to use it for a meal or my auto fare, Sneha would provide the meal, so I wouldn't have to walk home."
Iqbal gets misty-eyed. "She gets very upset by all the hate mail and calls warning her against marrying me. But I just look into her eyes and say, "You're my everything. My encouragement, inspiration and life." And all her insecurities evaporate, because I mean what I say. Sneha is my world."
Yours anonymously
About the public forum on the Internet, Iqbal says, "Apparently, these forums have been started in Sneha and my name by anonymous people. Neither of us has any time or inclination to conduct campaigns for me on the Internet. I don't even know how to use the computer. Anyone is free on the Internet to use any name. It can be Iqbal or Sneha. But this Iqbal won't be separated from his Sneha no matter what happens."
Neha's no friend
About his co-star Neha Bamb, Iqbal admits they aren't the best of friends. "We did have problems initially, and I'd admit to them openly when asked. By the time I grew wiser and held my tongue, it was too late. Word had spread that Neha and I don't get along. We're cordial on the sets but not the best of friends. And my fiance is certainly not jealous of her. Why should she be? She has nothing to do with my career."
Bade Achhe Lagte Hain
