Director Anees Bazmee, the director of the popular ’Welcome’ franchise, has said that he is yet to receive his full fee for directing ‘Welcome Back’ which released in theatres a couple of weeks ago.
The director accused producer Firoz Nadiadwala for not paying his dues, even though he gave three years of his life to the film and ensured a successful release.
“I am waiting for the producer to pay my dues. I gave three years of my life for this film.. I worked hard for this project, but I still haven’t got my remaining payment” Anees said.
“I was to get over Rs 4.5 crore but he asked me to do some settlement, so I asked him to pay me Rs 2 crore, I let go the remaining amount.”
Anees was supposed to receive the entire amount before the release of the film, but even after the theatrical release of ‘Welcome Back’, the director is yet to receive his remuneration.
“I was supposed to get the money before the release of the film. But I still went and made the film for the relationship we share (Firoz and I). I kept patience.. Even though the film has released and is doing well, I am yet to get my money. I am not greedy. I am not angry, I am hurt.
“I will not take any harsh step. I am not that kind of a person. I called up (Firoz Nadiadwala), but no response from him” he said.
The director has also clearly stated that he would like his previous dues to be clearly, if the producer wants him to direct the third film in the ‘Welcome’ franchise.
Industry insiders say, actors Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor too are yet to receive the entire amount that they were promised. Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, one of the highest paid actors in the industry, had a fallout with Firoz Nadiadwala which resulted in John Abraham replacing him in ‘Welcome Back’ and ‘Hera Pheri 3’.
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You idiot Foroz has nothing to do with KICK- thats his cousin Sajid Nadiadwalas production venture hence Sajids profits not Firoz’s profits…!
If this is true then I dont understand why the budget is astronomically high…! Dubai shoot couldnt have been that expensive could it…? Actors/ directors not being paid in full as of yet suggests to me that Firoz is bankrupt after previous yrs of paying Joker Boys fat greedy undeserving paychecks…!
@hrithik bro thanks for the link , i just read the story. Can’t imagine this actually happened
Movie declare hit or flop ….every person who given their input are liable to receive their remuneration. Akshay had a good decision, this is same full for Bollywood even In Gujarat every cast wo perform in Gujarati movies are getting their payment on timely. Anees directed the movie ..he make welcome back hit….producers are only giving finance..rest all other work is diverted always with other staff. Akshay and anees should work together….anees should make Pyaar to Hona Hi Tha part 2 with Ajay devgon. Buy moral of story this is same full for Bollywood.
@Hrithik Nic story..lol
akshay still paid actor???? after 25 years in cinema? by now he should be producing his own films what loser is he? does he not have the guts to produce or still want to run around producers and actresses with rubbish films!!! really pathetic an employee forever it seems.
it took him three years to make a film? so how did he make a movie without money? what a shame!!!
@Challa : I am sure had it been about Salman you would have bragged about it and call it as a true incident. Expected as you are a double standard hypocrite now !!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-p
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