I'm an actor, not an ISI agent: Veena Malik

New controversy erupts as Indian Court orders probe into possibility of Veena spying for Pakistan.

Pakistani actor Veena Malik's controversial ISI tattoo caused a stir on both sides of the border, but it seems some Indians have taken the message in the photo shoot literally. Allegations have arisen that Veena is working as a spy with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) - a rumour she has been quick to deny and term "nonsense".

“One day I am accused of being aggressive, and the next day a spy. I am an actress. I don’t like being given such labels. People should respect me. I am an honest person who is just doing her work," the actress was quoted as saying.

The latest controversy erupted after a court order to look into a complaint that Veena was spying for Pakistan. Delhi police investigated the matter and reported that Veena had denied the allegations. The original complainant had said that Veena's tattoo in a risque photo shoot for FHM magazine indicated that she was spying for the intelligence agency.

In response to this charge, Veena's international manager Nisha Sahdev said:

"We see and hear stories in the press daily on Veena Malik. We choose to let them be, but on this occasion we must clear that Veena has all the proper paperwork to enter and exit countries she works in and holds all the rightful documents for each project. These comments are unnecessary and time consuming."

Veena is currently focusing on the release of her three Bollywood films and a reality TV show.