Here is some interesting piece of news from our 'friendly neighbour' Meera.

Recently, a section of the media had reported that the actress from Pakistan has moved bag and baggage to Dubai, citing visa problems from her native country but refuting all such claims her publicist claims that all these reports are totally false.

According to him, Meera has instead made Mumbai her base and after her debut in Mukesh Bhatt's 'Nazar', continues to pursue an active career in Bollywood.

He further claims that though she has bought a house in Dubai some time ago, she is very much staying put in Mumbai and has no plans of leaving this city of dreams.

So what is Meera doing in Mumbai these days?

Actually, she is getting ready to take on Aishwarya Rai. You can fathom her confidence from her latest statement where she dares the former miss world to beat her in a role of Umrao Jaan.

"I am sexier than Aishwarya," proclaims Meera.

"In fact I really wish that we get the same role in different films so that I can show I am prettier, sexier and more glamorous than her. I hear that Ash is playing Umraon Jaan in a film. I also have an offer for a similar role, but we are still looking for a producer. I am ready to throw an open challenge - I will make a much better Umrao Jaan than her," she quips.

Meera's forthcoming films in Bollywood include 'Kasak' with actor-singer Lucky Ali and Mukesh Bhatt's next.