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It was earlier reported that Bade Miyan Chote Miyan director Ali Abbas Zafar had accused the movie’s producer, Vashu Bhagnani, of non-payment of dues. Now, the latter has hit back at the director and accused him of allegedly siphoning funds while shooting the film. Vashu Bhagnani and his son, Jackky Bhagnani, have also filed a police complaint against Zafar.
About The Case
Regarding the case, according to a news report in the Hindustan Times, Vashu Bhagnani has accused Ali Abbas Zafar of siphoning the subsidy funds from Abu Dhabi authorities while shooting the movie. The police complaint has accused Ali, along with Ekesh Ranadive, Himanshu Mehra, and others, of offenses like cheating, fraud, criminal conspiracy, misappropriation of funds, harassment, and money laundering. The allegations reportedly come from the accused’s involvement in the movie production.
Accusations Against Ali Abbas Zafar
Vashu Bhagnani and Jackky Bhagnani have accused Ali Abbas Zafar of allegedly mismanaging the production of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, which led to tremendous losses for the movie. These included siphoning funds through a company in Abu Dhabi, creating false invoices, expanding the budget, and getting kickbacks. The director was further accused by Bhagnani of failing to provide proper financial records, mishandling contracts, and demanding unapproved payments.
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