Vashu Bhagnani vs Ali Abbas Zafar|Image: Instagram
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The row in between manufacturer Vashu Bhagnani and filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar over supposed monetary misbehavior throughout the shooting of Akshay Kumar-starrer’Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ has actually intensified.
On Monday, Vashu Bhagnani levelled fresh accusations of running a Benami business and cash laundering versus Ali Abbas Zafar, who is best understood for making films such as’ Sultan ‘and’Tiger Zinda Hai’.
He indicated a business called Jolly Jumper Films LLC, which he declares is signed up as a benami entity in Abu Dhabi however presumably run from Andheri, Mumbai. Bhagnani even more implicated Zafar of utilizing this business as a car for massive cash laundering operations.
“See, basically, Ali Abbas Zafar and Himanshu Mehra run two companies called AAZ Films. We collaborated on a film, where my role was to provide the capital, while they were responsible for production and direction,” Bhagnani informed ANI over video call.
“It was mutually agreed how much the film would be made for, and I had no interference in their work. The entire industry knows this. Wherever they suggested shooting, we went–be it London or India. Later, I came to know they also have a company in Abu Dhabi called Jolly Jumper, which is associated with Ali Abbas Zafar. Initially, I thought it was one of their group companies. But only two months ago, I discovered that this company is actually registered under the name of his assistant and is being run anonymously,” Bhagnani declared.
“There is a far bigger financial conspiracy at play. I have reasons to believe that Jolly Jumper Films LLC is being misused for illegal transactions,” Bhagnani included.
Bhagnani declared the movie’s budget plan was pumped up by almost Rs 80 crore, with aids misused and accounts left uncertain in spite of repetitive demands.
“On paper, the film went nearly Rs 70-80 crore over budget. We tried to cut costs by negotiating with actors to accept Rs 7-8 crore instead of ₹10 crore but even then, the accounts were never settled. Despite repeated requests for almost 11 months, their accountant has refused to provide final statements. Instead, they have been spreading in the market that they were never the producers, only the directors,” he declared.
Bhagnani discussed that a problem submitted by him led to an FIR at Bandra police headquarters, however he is likewise now preparing to method Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Economic Offence Wing (EOW).
“I am now planning to write to the ED, EOW and CBI. Recovering the money is not the priority. I just want the truth to be exposed so no other producer suffers like this,” he stated.
Ali Abbas Zafar is yet to react to these fresh accusations levelled versus him by Vashu Bhagnani.
‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ was launched in theatres in April 2024. The movie was shot throughout Mumbai, London, UAE, and Jordan. (ANI)
