Veteran Bollywood actor, Sunny Deol recently grabbed the headlines on social media when filmmaker Sorav Gupta accused the Gadar 2 actor of ‘extortion of money’. Read on.
Mumbai: Filmmaker Sorav Gupta has recently expressed some serious allegations against veteran Bollywood actor, Sunny Deol. In a press briefing, Gupta suggested that Deol, the star of Gadar 2, had been engaged in deceitful activities including fraud, bullying, and forgery. It further came out that Deol allegedly pocketed a hefty advance amount of Rs 4 crore for a movie back in 2016, a commitment he significantly didn’t see through. Scroll down to find more details.
Sunny Deol Accuses of Money Extortion, Says Director Sorav Gupta
A news report published by Hindustan Times stated Sorav’s statement which read, “We gave him Rs 1cr in advance but instead of starting my film, he opted to shoot for Poster Boys (2017) instead. He kept asking me for more money and by now my Rs 2.55cr is in Sunny ji’s account. He also made me give money to another director, book Filmistaan studio and get an executive producer (sic).”
The producer alleged that Sunny Deol committed a fraudulent act involving a contract with his company back in 2023. He added, “When we read the agreement, humne dekha ki unhonein toh panna hi change kar diya beech wala, jahan par fees ka amount Rs4cr ko badha kar ₹8cr kar diya aur profit to Rs2cr kar diya (sic).”
Film director Suneel Darshan, best known for his works like Janwar (1999) and Andaaz (2003), also attended the press briefing. In the course of the event, Darshan wholeheartedly echoed his support for Gupta while reminiscing that the acclaimed actor Sunny Deol too, had extended his support towards Gupta in bygone times. He said, “Sunny Deol acquired rights from my movie Ajay (1996) for overseas distribution and only made a partial payment. The balance payment never came through (sic).” Darshan further added, “Later, Sunny requested me to work on a project with him, saying, ‘Have faith in me, help me out’, and got me to pay him again (sic).”
Sunny Deol’s Work Front
Sunny Deol recently stunned audiences with his unforgettable performance in Gadar 2, co-starring Ameesha Patel, which was a box office sensation, launched in August 2023. Exciting times are ahead as he is set to revisit his role from the 1997 blockbuster, Border, in its much-anticipated sequel, Border 2. Set in a military background, it promises to be electrifying with not only Deol but also Ayushmann Khurrana playing vital roles within the Indian Armed Forces realm. The directorial reins for this film are in the capable hands of Anurag Singh. It is to be noted that the Gadar 2 actor hasn’t responded to any of the allegations made against him.
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