Vikrant Massey's Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan producers duped ex-CM's actress-daughter of Rs 4 crore? Here's what we know

Aakhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, starring Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor, might be in trouble. The producers of the film are now in legal trouble since ex-CM's actress-daughter has accused them of duping her of Rs. 4 crore. While the actress was promised a role in exchange for the favour, she claims the makers did not keep their end of the bargain. Here's everything you need to know...

Ex-CM's actress-daughter files case against Aakhon Ki Gustaakhiyan producers

Former Union Minister of Uttarakhand Ramesh Nishank's daughter Aarushu Nishank, who is an actress by profession, has registered a complaint against the makers of Aakhon Ki Gustaakhiyan over financial fraud. She alleges that the producer couple Mansi-Varun Bagla offered her a role in the film is exchange of money. While she arranged for most of the sum discussed, she did not bag any role in the movie.

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The original deal between Aarushi Nishank and Aakhon Ki Gustaakhiyan producers, and where they stand now

The original deal between Aarushi and the producers was that she invest Rs. 5 crore in the project in return for a role in the film and 20 percent share of the profits (approximately Rs. 15 crore). The producers further signed an MoU with her, which claimed that she would get a full refund if dissatisfied with the role offered. Thus, she transferred Rs. 2 crore initially followed by Rs. 2 crore at a later stage.

After investing Rs. 4 crore in the project, Aarushi waited for a response but got none. She accuses them of not providing a refund as promised and casting another actress in her place.

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More claims from Aarushi Nishank

Aarushi further claims that the makers retorted to death threats and warned her of legal actions if she pursued the matter further. This includes a defamation lawsuit. The actress accused the makers of retorting to caste-based discrimination and body-shaming. Aarushi has filed a complaint under the IT Act. The producer-duo is yet to respond to her claims.