An Indo-Pak romance has always created a hype at the box-office. A la Veer Zaara, Pakeeza, Heena etc! Looks like the celluloid saga has happened in real life as well!

The recent Sania Mirza-Shoaib Malik marriage created quite a hype on both sides of the border. The dust hadn't quite settled on it when another rumours of another cross-country alliance surfaced.

According to the Pakistan Media, speedster Shoiab Akhtar is set to wed Indian beauty queen Dia Mirza!

Some days ago, Pakistani channel Geo TV band had aired a feature claiming that Dia was to marry the enfant terrible of Pakistani cricket.

Not just that, she reportedly claimed that her wedding would be grander than the Sania- Shoaib nuptials. The pretty actress has lashed out, claiming that the reports are false and untrue.

She vehemently denied the news, stating that they were a figment of an overactive imagination. A source told us that she doesn't even know Shoaib Akhtar!

She was quoted saying that would happily announce her marriage to the world if it were true. Afer Sania- Shoaib and Sushmita Sen- Wasim Akram looks like the junta would like to see more couples of Indian damsels and Pakistani cricketers.

She is flamboyant, vivacious, and most unconventional looking, yet she looks like the girl next door. Add to that her charm, and she becomes quite the personality.

Dia Mirza is quick to accept the fact that she does not have too many movies in her kitty, but adds that she is flattered that Arshad has kept his word by casting her in his home production, Hum Tum Aur Ghost.

"Arshad is a keen observer and seeker of talent. He told me some time ago that he thinks I am a sincere actor, having noticed the effort I put into every character I play. He also mentioned that he thought I have not been given my due, and he cast me, thus keeping his word.

He, too, has suffered. He would struggle every Friday. I am happy that his talent is now being applauded, " says the enthusiastic Dia.

A brief chat on parents, relationships, her man, puppy love, fashion, social assignments, and films, with the pretty Dia Mirza:

On her character in Hum Tum Aur Ghost - My character is pretty close to Gehna in Hum Tum Aur Ghost. In real life too I believe in being practical.

My mom always said, "You need to forget and forgive and always move ahead in life. One should not bear any grudges in life." I have never had any cat fights with anyone in the industry. I make friends with everyone I work with.

Some of my friends from the industry include Konkona Sen Sharma, Lara Dutta, and Sandhya Mridul. I have never felt intimidated, nor do I feel insecure. I believe in eternal love and peace, and in breathing fresh air.

On puppy love - Yes, I have had my share of puppy love! When I was in the seventh grade, this boy would catch butterflies for me, not knowing that this butterfly had a crush on him. (Laughs).

On her ideal man, and marriage - I would love a man with sound values - somebody who respects a woman's independence, who is honest, and can take life forward. I believe in the institution of marriage.

There should be no space for ego hassles in a marriage. Each partner should be able to take criticism and confrontation, and throw out of the window all the bad blood.

It is very sad to note that marriages do not work these days, and I believe that women are equally to blame. I intend to get married very soon.

On her relationships - I have had my share of relationships. For various reasons, they have not worked. Commitment, or the lack of it, has also played an important part in these relationships not working out.

On Parents and Relationships - I belong to parents from diverse religions, and I have been taught how to stay down to earth. Life has taught me to be very practical. I belong to a broken family and grew up in a hostel.

My mom has been responsible for bringing me up, and she is the one who has been my guide and mentor. My parents believe that in a relationship, if you are unable to carry it forward, then you may as well part ways. Remain good friends and be of some help to each other.

Belonging to the hostel kind of an environment, I have learnt how to tackle the ups and downs of life. You should have a positive attitude towards life.

Fitness Mantra - I am training extensively in martial arts. I have to sacrifice a lot - starting with avoiding yummy food. I try living on salads, fruits, juices, soups and discreetly-consumed meat. In addition, I work out rigorously at home.

Current Style Statement - I don't really follow trends. I believe in individualism. I applied my first cosmetic mascara when I was 17 - my mother wanted me to be simple and natural. However, over the years, I think I have developed a characteristic dressing sense. As I said, some things come naturally to some people.

On social work, especially work on spastic children - I feel very strongly about the plight and the integration of spastic children in regular mainstream education. I feel it is necessary that these children be a part of regular life and vice versa.

Why should they go to spastics schools? They have to be made one with society. They are not aware of the norms, ways, and behavior of the normal human beings.

For example, there was a blind girl in my school, and she was far more intelligent than the average kid. I think such kids deserve equal treatment.

I am on the board of the Coco-Cola Foundation, which, in collaboration with some NGOs, is promoting electricity in villages, and also promoting the green campaign.

Arshad and I have decided to promote the campaign to 'Save Paper', along with the promotional campaign of the film, Hum Tum Aur Ghost.

Looks like all those rumours about Arshad Warsi and Dia Mirza being more than just friends are true. Arshad almost proved it recently when he showed his ire over a journalist's nasty remark.

The Hum Tum Aur Ghost actor-producer lost his cool when a reporter asked him why he had signed on Dia, a flop actress, for his maiden production venture. Arshad, who was being very cordial until then, started to reprimand and abuse the journalist.

He was about to raise his hand on the reporter but stopped himself on time. However, as he was still angry over it, he left for a smoke break and stormed out of there.

So, maybe Arshad and Dia are more than just co-stars. It certainly looks like it.

Dia Mirza, who will be next seen in `Hum Tum Aur Ghost`, is mighty pleased that friend and co-star Arshad Warsi kept his word on casting her in the female lead in his upcoming home production.

"I was content with guest appearances and was convinced that such roles would come my way, if not whole some characters. But when Arshad and Maria offered me the lead role in their upcoming home production `Hum Tum Aur Ghost` I was overwhelmed...I could not believe.. he kept his word," Dia told reporters here.

"When we finished working with `Lage Raho Munnabhai`, Arshad told me even though my role was little, I did a fantastic job and that he would surely love to cast me in his home production. I thought he just said it and will forget it," Dia said.

Arshad told me he thought I have not been given my due and that he loved my work, she said.

The vivacious diva has done guest appearances in films including `Shootout at Lokhandwala`, `Lage Raho Munna Bhai`, `Om Shanti Om`, `Heyy Babyy` (special appearance), `Kurbaan` and `Luck By Chance`.

The film, which also stars Boman Irani and Sandhya Mridul in significant roles, releases on March 26 and is directed by Kabeer Kaushik.