- By Ridhi Suri
- Sat, 17 Aug 2024 09:20 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Son Of Sardaar 2 Update: In a surprising development, veteran actor Vijay Raaz has been dropped from the cast of the upcoming film. The removal is said to be due to claims of unprofessional conduct during the film’s production in London. The sequel to the 2012 hit Son of Sardaar features a star-studded lineup, including Ajay Devgn, Deepak Dobriyal, Chunky Panday, and Mrunal Thakur. However, it appears that the off-screen drama is overshadowing the film’s production news.
Kumar Mangat Pathak, the co-producer of Son of Sardaar 2, confirmed that Vijay Raaz was removed from the film due to issues with his conduct on set. He told Pinkvilla, "Yes, it’s true that we have removed Vijay Raaz from the film because of his behavior on the sets. He demanded bigger rooms, a vanity van, and also overcharged us for the spot boys. His spot boy was paid Rs 20,000 per night, which is more than what some of the biggest actors pay. UK is an expensive place, and everyone got standard rooms during the shoot, but he demanded premium suites."
"When we tried explaining the costing scenario to him, he refused to understand and spoke rudely. His constant response was, ‘Aap logo ne mujhe approach kiya, main kaunsa saamne se aaya kaam mangne.’ We tried to accommodate all his demands, but the behavior kept getting worse. He started to demand two cars for a three-person staff to travel as well. After all the discussions, we decided to remove him from the film," he added.
What Vijay Raaz said?
Vijay Raaz presents a different perspective on the situation, asserting that his removal was due to not greeting Ajay Devgn rather than any misconduct. He stated, "I reached the location before time for the trial. I didn’t greet Ajay Devgn because he was busy, and I continued to speak to my friends around. Thirty minutes later, Mr. Kumar Mangat came to me and said, ‘Aap film se nikal jaaye, hum aapko nikal rahe hai.’ The only misconduct from my end is that I didn’t greet Mr. Ajay Devgn. I was removed from the film within 30 minutes of reaching the sets."
About Son Of Sardaar
The action-comedy film directed by Ashwani Dhir, stars Ajay Devgn, Sonakshi Sinha, Sanjay Dutt, and Juhi Chawla in key roles. It is a remake of the 2010 Telugu film Maryada Ramanna.
The plot centers around a man named Jassi aka Ajay Devgn, who returns to his ancestral village after the death of his father. Upon arriving, he becomes entangled in a series of comedic and action-filled events involving local rivalries and misunderstandings. Jassi’s life takes a turn when he falls in love with a woman named Sweety, played by Sonakshi Sinha, who is connected to a dangerous local gangster, Billu, portrayed by Sanjay Dutt.
