by Subhash K Jha

It looks like the model-turned-actor Himanshu Malik's troubles are never-ending. Barely had he gotten over the shock of being arrested for illegal driving in London when he finds himself in a different crisis altogether, one which is much nearer home.

Speaking from London Himanshu expresses shock and dismay over the publicity of his latest film Koi Aap Sa.

"When I met the people in the production house(Balaji Telefilms) they had assured me it was a 4-character story—Aftab, Natassha, Dipanita Sharma and me. That's how the script was narrated to me, and that's how we shot the film. The director Parto Mitra was new and very enthusiastic.

"All four of us were treated like princicpal actors. I never felt left out or shortchanged. Now suddenly when the publicity is on I hear I'm nowhere in any of the posters , hoardings or the promos. This comes as a shock to me considering how hard I worked on my role."

Could Himanshu's obliteration from the script have something to do with his non-saleability at the boxoffice, what with his latest film Rain proving an utter damp squib? "I'm aware I've no boxoffice clout," admits Himanshu. "But surely the rest of the cast aren't exactly Shah Rukh, Kajol and Rani."