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 Histrionic abilities may not be Sushmita Sen's greatest plus point as an actress despite occasional flashes in movies like Main Hoon Na and Filhaal, but this former Miss Universe-turned movie star is quite a professional. Recently, she returned the advance money - or signing amount in Bollywood parlance - of Rs.2.1 million to producer Vijay Galani who had signed her up for a movie. Reason? She was not provided the bound script of the movie on time as promised. Vijay Galani Moviez had signed Sushmita for a movie to be directed by Shaka Laka Boom Boom director Dharmesh Darshan. The actress said she had initially agreed to do the movie after she heard its narration from the director in August last year. When she signed the Letter of Intent the next month and was paid advance money out of her total fee of Rs.10.25 million, it was agreed that a bound script would be sent to her in November. But instead of a script, what she received was a piece of paper in which the director had briefly outlined her role in the movie. Not only was she outraged at the producer going back on his word, she was also shocked that the role outlined in the piece of paper was entirely different from the director's description of it earlier. So, by returning the signing amount, she wanted to wash her hands off the movie. A month has passed since she has returned the cheque, but Vijay Galani Moviez has not yet deposited it in the bank. The story does not end there. No sooner did Sushmita dissociate herself from the movie than Govinda, the movie's leading man, also walked out of it saying without the actress playing the female lead, the whole concept of the movie would change. And he would not like that. "Professionalism" and solidarity exemplified by Govinda and Sushmita has put the producer in a spot and the director in a dilemma.
Related StoriesSushmita-returns-money-to-producer  Histrionic abilities may not be Sushmita Sen's greatest plus point as an actress despite occasional flashes in movies like Main Hoon Na and Filhaal, but this former Miss Universe-turned movie star is quite a professional. Recently, she returned the advance money - or signing amount in Bollywood parlance - of Rs 2.1 million to producer Vijay Galani who had signed her up for a movie. The reason for it, she was not provided the bound script of the movie on time as promised. Vijay Galani Movie more Sushmita-Sen-to-produce-Jhansi-Ki-Rani  Sushmita Sen is all set to become a film producer now. The actress will be producing a film on 'Jhansi Ki Rani' in which she herself will be playing the lead role. This is one of her dream roles and she wants her vision to be well interpreted onscreen. If that doesn’t happen, she will be upset says Sushmita. Hence, Sush feels that no other producer can do justice to the film apart from her. Sush also says that she will be thorough professional while handling production and will take care of the economi more Its-pay-back-time-for-Sush-says-HC The Bombay High Court on Friday directed actress Sushmita Sen to pay octroi duty of Rs 2.16 lakh on her Toyota Landcruiser to the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) within three weeks. The court also directed that as regards the penalty for not paying octroi, which is ten times the octroi amount, the Corporation will give a hearing to Sushmita. The court also directed the actress to give a bank guarantee of Rs 10 lakh in favour of the Corporation. Sushmita had challenged the levy of octroi and penalty by MCGM in the High Court. source:IBNLIVE &n more Nayanatara-condemns-rumours  The hot shot heroine Nayanatara is upset and angry with the rumours in the media about her roles and her dress. The rumours state that Nayanatara charged an extra amount to wear skimpy costumes in Salute and she also charged an extra amount to wear a Bikini in the Tamil film Billa. Nayanatra said that she agrees on an amount much before signing up for a film and the mount depends on the producer and the director. She does not charge separately for things like a kiss, or wearing a reveling dress. She said th more Mumaith-returns-part-of-remuneration!  Mumaith Khan is playing a character role in the film ‘Operation Duryodhana’. The film is directed by Posani Krishna Murali and has Srikanth in the lead. Mumaith was paid a sizeable amount as her fees by the producer. However, Mumaith Khan reportedly returned a part of the amount saying that she will take only what she deserves. Posani says that this is the first time in his 20 year career in the industry that he has seen any artist returning money saying that the money paid by the producer was more tha more Sushmitas-Rani-Laxmibai-Finds-a-Financier  By now everybody knows of actress Sushmita Sen's fascination for the character of Rani Laxmibai. The actress has been planning the film for a while now. The actress, who will be playing the lead role, is also producing the film, the first by her production house. But it seems that matters were not moving ahead at the speed that they should due to a lack of funds. But now it seems that Sushmita is in luck. According to reports, she has apparently found a producer, Rakesh Sarin, who has agreed to finance her film more Prakash-Rajs-bold-act  There are many ways to distribute the films but most of the producers prefer Minimum Guarantee (MG) system. Under this system the producer would get a minimum amount and if the film collects more than the amount, it would be shared by both distributors and producer. If the film collects below the amount the producer is not liable to (re)pay the amount. The other system is called ‘distribution’, under which the producer is liable to pay the difference if the film collects less than the minimum amount paid more Sneha-Ullal-gives-shock-to-producer  Sneha Ullal is a look-alike of Aishwarya Rai. This opened up a flood of offers for her. She acted in the hit film Ullasamga Uthsahamga and also in Manchu Manoj’s Nenu Meeku Telusa. Sneha Ullal was approached by a producer for signing her up in his new film. But he was shocked to hear Sneha demanding a bomb to act in the film. The amount quoted by Sneha Ullal was more than what some of the top heroines like Charmy, Anushka and others are being paid. The producer promptly dropped plans to sign u more I-can-wear-a-frock-and-still-look-good,-says-Sush  She's all set to step into the shoes of Durga in Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag, a role immortalised by Jaya Bachchan in the original Sholay. But it’s not the movie but beauty product endorsements that’s keeping Sushmita Sen busy these days. The former Miss Universe was in the Capital to launch an anti-aging cream. When asked if she wishes she weren't 30 plus already, Sushmita said, “I am not scared of ageing. I’m 31 years old and I can wear a frock and still look good in it. But I don’t want be pret more Shes-got-the-look!Sushmita  Sushmita Sen usually travels to New York for a haircut. Now, for the first time, she has got herself a new look, right at home After she was crowned Miss Universe, Sushmita Sen had her haircut in India only twice. Until last year, Sushmita always had a haircut from New York. When it was time for her next haircut, she stayed back home and got it done. Bollywood and television’s favourite hairstylist Perri Patel was called to Sen’s residence in Bandra on Sunday. He took an hour to give Sen a new look. more |
