Raj Surani's interview. Interesting timeline mentioned. Here's what he says:
1. Manzoor Dil was shot between 6th to 9th October and released on 23rd Oct.
2. This second song was scheduled for shooting on 16th October
3. From end Aug to then, there were continuous rehearsals and planning, so everything about the script and costumes was discussed in detail and known. Everything was rehearsed and practiced. All were in agreement till 12th October
4. On 12th October Arunita asked to withdraw from the acting - Surani's understanding is that it was her parents' decision.
5. Since there were only 3 days left before the shoot he approached an actress known to him and she agreed.
6. The song was shot in 1 day.
7. On 23rd at the Manzoor Dil release he asked Arunita to reconsider but she came back with a no.
8. When Runa Ashish asked whether he incurred any loss he calls out all the time and effort in training, costumes, styling, etc.
9. He said that he has shown the actual song, the practice sessions and reels and all footage to Runa Ashish and in his view there is nothing vulgar in that - Runa Ashish accepted that.
10. The sense he gives is that there might not be any more songs with Arunita beyond the 3 already recorded - because he does not say a categorical Yes but says that they have to work it out still.
Considering all this happened in early to mid October and combining that with what we have seen in backstage footage of UK tour, it indicates that this has not led to any impact on the friendship or whatever between Arunita and PD.
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