The current anti-Pakistan mood has taken its toll on Bollywood. Singer-actor Ali Zafar was not allowed to perform at a concert this week, thereby putting a question mark on all future collaborations between Bollywood and Pakistani artistes. Of immediate concern is Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt’s prestigious thriller <em>Murder 3</em> which stars the Pakistani actress Mona Lizza, now re-christened Sara Loren, who gets a glamorous re-launch in the film after a disastrous Bollywood debut in 2008 in Pooja Bhatt’s <em>Kajra Re</em>.

Vishesh Films has signed noted Pakistani crooner Mustafa Zahid for a third soundtrack. Confirming the same Mahesh Bhatt says, "The rise and rise and rise of Mustafa Zahid......this is our third film with the enigmatic, cross-border talent who is the driving force of the Roxen band. Like all his previous renditions, we're certain that the 'additional' number which he has contributed to <em>Murder 3</em> is all set to become a sure shot chartbuster."

Fox Star Studios, India is gearing up to release Murder 3, their joint venture with Vishesh Films on 15 February, next year (2013). Avers Fox Star Studios India CEO Vijay Singh, "We are very excited to announce that, <em>Murder</em> 3 is up for release February 15, 2013. <em>Murder</em> 1 and 2 had made a splash at the box office and with the third offering we aim to raise the bar. We are very happy to associate with Vishesh Films yet again and hope to recreate the <em>Raaz</em> 3 magic."

After raising the temperature with Sunny Leone for their erotic thriller Jism 3 in Sri Lanka, Randeep Hooda is now shooting with another temptress on the beaches of South Africa for <em>Murder</em> 3 being directed by Mukesh Bhatt’s son Vishesh. But, who is the mysterious babe adorning Hooda’s hyper-libidinous screen persona? The Bhatts have kept the new Murder mademoiselle’s identity under wraps. Even when the girl left for shooting with Randeep and the crew, no one had a clue about her identity.