Khushi torn apart
While the child actor is shooting for 'Naginn', the producers of 'Baa Bahu...' allege that they've been deprived of her dates writes Sapana Patil Poojary
MUMBAI: The seven-year-old Khushi Dubey, who is acting as the young nagin in 'Naaginn—Vaadon ki Agnipariksha' (Zee) is in a predicament. Khushi was earlier acting in Hats Off Productions' 'Baa, Bahu Aur Baby' (Star Plus) as Simran. According to her mother, Preeti Dubey, Khushi was not called for shooting for 'Baa' for four months and hence she was made to take up the show 'Naaginn'.
Now, claims Preeti, that Hats Off Productions wants to shoot with Khushi. When Preeti refused to toe the line, the production house allegedly threatened that they would take their complaint to CINTA (Cine and Television Artistes Association).
Preeti explains further, "Khushi's role in 'Baa' was supposed to be a cameo. However, the production people continued to call her for the shoots. Since she had time on hand, I sent her. However, for four months, she was not called at all. I called them up and asked if Khushi was required for the shooting. They said that she was not needed. Hence, when we got an offer for 'Naaginn', we took it up."
Preeti continues, "Recently, I got a call from Hats Off Production asking for Khushi's dates. But now we don't have them. Her studies are also important. But the production person was adamant. So I sent her for a few hours in the morning. I met JD (producer, Jamnadas Majethia) on the sets. He was rude and taunted that I hire a secretary because I could not manage Khushi's dates. I reminded him that Khushi's role in his show was just a cameo and there was no written contract. Then, he threatened that he would boycott Khushi from all his shows and take her case to CINTA. So I withdrew Khushi from 'Ba'."
JD on his part says, "Once, a child actor becomes popular, their parents make them act in shows that fetch more money. They forget the initial grooming that they have received from us. I agree we didn't call Khushi for four months. But my team was asking for just four days in a month without disturbing her schedule. And neither I nor my team has threatened her."
He adds, "I only suggested to her mother that she should not be making her work till 1:00 am. Anyways, Khushi is not so important for us. In fact, we have already replaced her."
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