2024-09-29 15:06:11
The dispute between Bollywood’s famous filmmaker Vasu Bhagnani and OTT platform Netflix is increasing with time. Now Vasu has broken his silence regarding this matter and said that soon the truth will be revealed to everyone! On the other hand, the great actor Ronit Roy, who has traveled from TV to films, has also said that his experience while working in Vashu’s film ‘Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan’ was very painful. Vashu Bhagnani’s production house ‘Pooja Entertainment’ and The ongoing legal dispute between Netflix is becoming more complicated with each passing day. Producer Vashu Bhagnani of Pooja Entertainment has now issued a statement. He said, ‘I have always believed in doing the right thing and have worked hard to fulfill my commitments.’
Vasu said- I am confident that the truth will come out
Vasu Bhagnani further says, ‘I am confident that the truth will come out and hope for a fair solution. For decades we have been making films with passion and I stand by that commitment. I am confident that the authorities will help clarify, resolve and provide justice to this matter.
What is the whole matter?
It is known that Vasu Bhagnani had accused Netflix of not paying his dues. Three of his films – ‘Hero Number One’, ‘Mission Raniganj’ and ‘Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan’ were streamed on Netflix. It is alleged that Rs 47.37 crore of its streaming rights has not been paid yet.
Netflix had called the allegations baseless
At the same time, Netflix hit back and said that these allegations are baseless and on the contrary, they are owed money. Recently, senior level officials of Netflix were called by EOW regarding this matter, but they were not present.
Netflix is not cooperating!
Senior Inspector Ravindra Awhad, who is handling the case, had earlier said, ‘Netflix has to give this Rs 47.37 crore to Vashu Bhagnani. But Netflix is not cooperating. We sent him two summons, but he did not appear. Bhagnani came to us in April, gave his statement and submitted documents. Netflix asked for time off, but it never came. They keep sending lower level employees, but Monica Shergill (Content Head, Netflix India) should be present.
Vasu had complained in April
In April this year, Vashu Bhagnani had filed a complaint that Netflix, along with two companies ‘Los Gatos Production Services India’ and ‘Zoo Digital India’, had banned his three films ‘Hero No. 1’ (still being filmed), ‘ Intervened in ‘Mission Raniganj’ and ‘Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan’. He said Netflix owed him money.
Ali Abbas Zafar had filed a complaint
On one hand, Vasu Bhagnani’s production house is blaming Netflix, while on the other hand, director Ali Abbas Zafar had accused Vasu’s company. He had also filed a complaint in this matter, because he directed the film ‘Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan’ and he did not get his money. The production house has not paid him Rs 7.30 crore.
Vasu retaliated, then went back on his own statement
After this allegation, Vasu’s side accused Ali Abbas Zafar of allegedly misusing the subsidy amount taken from Abu Dhabi authorities during the shooting. Later he withdrew this counterattack. Now Ronit Roy has also shared his pain.
Ronit Roy did not receive his payment
Actor Ronit Roy has come out against producer Vasu Bhagnani. In an interview given to Zoom, Ronit said, ‘The money was to come from Vashu Bhagnani, it came from Vashu Bhagnani, but it happened only after the intervention of Himanshu Mehra (who used to work with Ali Abbas Zafar). My staff and the company that provided my security on the set got delayed payment, that too because of Himanshu. Ronit also said that his experience was very painful and he will never work with Vasu Bhagnani again.