Ajay drops Vishal’s film for more money!

Vishal Bhardwaj and Ajay Devgn, who had teamed up to make `Omkara`, one of the finest films ever produced in Bollywood have now drifted apart. The ace filmmaker had chosen Ajay for a comic film titled `Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola` opposite Anushka Sharma. But Ajay dumped Vishal for a bigger fee.


Apparently, Ajay dropped Vishal’s film for Ashwini Dhir’s ‘Son of Sardar’. The reason behind this move by the `Singham` hit maker is still unclear but if sources are to be believed, Devgn had been lured by the money Viacom 18 Motion Pictures offered him for Dhir’s project.

A source informed a daily, “Viacom bought` Son Of Sardar` for Rs 75 crore. Devgn is a 50 percent partner in the deal. The other half goes to co-producer N R Pachisia’s company.”

“Devgn had to choose between the two films. Seeing that `Son Of Sardar` was financially more satisfying, Devgn chose the project over Vishal’s,” added the source.

Bhardwaj has however not wasted any time to zero down on two A list actors to replace Devgn in the project. “An official announcement will be made next week,” revealed the source.

One may recall that Devgn had raved about Bhardwaj’s project to the media, not too long ago. He had said, “Vishal is an incredible director who has the ability to bring out the best in any actor. When Vishal told me that he was looking at creating a comedy and he narrated the script, I was immediately excited and became a part of this project in more ways than one - as an actor as well as a producer.”
However, it seems like the sentiments have failed to be honored!

Bollywood RASCALS are coming your way!

This Dussehra get set for a mad laugh riot coming your way with Sanjay Dutt Productions and Rupali Aum Entertainment's RASCALS! The movie directed by king of comedy David Dhawan is about the joys of conning where Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn play two cool competing conmen trying to out-scheme each other in consistently amusing and surprising setups.

The competition reaches an all new level when both fall for the same girl, the pretty and petite Kangana Ranaut and both men constantly attempt to outwit each other to win her.

The movie showcases the two superstars in a number of avatars in different conning situations. The movie also stars hunky actor Arjun Rampal along with the sultry Lisa Haydon and also Satish Kaushik and Chunkey Pandey.

Other credits of the film include producers Sanjay Dutt, Sanjay Ahluwalia and Vinay Choksey and DOP Vikas Sivaraman. The music which is by talented musical duo Vishal-Shekhar is already creating waves with the title track and the peppy number 'Tik-Tuk'. Also, the item number 'Shake It Saiyaan' with the two cool dudes Ajay and Sanjay who will be seen shaking a leg with the sultry Lisa Haydon is one of the most awaited songs of 2011 and has already garnered a lot of interest!

CHECK OUT: RASCALS on promotional spree

The choreography is by ace choreographer duo Bosco-Ceaser. The screenplay is by Yunus Sajawal and dialogues are penned by Sanjay Chhel. The movie has been shot in Bangkok, Pattaya and Mumbai.

Since much of the comedy involves people taking advantage of one another, having everything put forward in such a hilarious manner that RASCALS becomes an enjoyable journey throughout with an interesting twist at the end.

The movie is being touted as a complete masala entertainer and a comedy extravaganza that's sure to knock your socks off!

With such a huge star cast, a director like David Dhawan at the helm and a music album boasting of super hit tracks which are potential chart busters, catch this comic battle of wits releasing on 6th October.

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