Mouni Roy dropped from 'Bole Chudiyan', charged of 'unprofessionalism'

Actress Mouni Roy who was set to star alongside Nawazudding Siddiqui in the upcoming film 'Bole Chudiyan' has been dropped from the project, confirmed producer Rajesh Bhatia.

Mumbai: Mouni Roy is no longer a part of the upcoming film 'Bole Chudiyan' also starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The producer Rajesh Bhatia confirmed the news charging her of "unprofessionalism."

Talking about his decision, Rajesh said in a statement, "We have invested a big amount of money and if asking someone in a civil manner to be professional and be committed to the role is being rude, then, sorry, we are in the serious business of making movies with high stakes and it's not a hobby.

"From the time we have signed her, she and her agency Toabh have been highly unprofessional and irresponsible, even after signing the MOU and paying her. Even for the final narration held two days back, she walked in at 5.30 p.m. for a 3 p.m. narration, embarrassing the producers, director and actor.

"As for the role, it's one of the best scripts... The role of the girl in the film is central... It is amusing to hear her complaining... Frankly, I think she knows she is guilty and (is) just trying to defend herself and be in the news."

However, reports also suggest that the makers were unprofessional and not Mouni.

According to a leading newswire, Mouni's spokesperson said that the actress had not even signed the contract for the film because of disparity in it.

Notably, Mouni marked her Bollywood debut with Akshay Kumar starrer 'Gold'. She was also seen opposite John Abraham recently in 'Romeo Akbar Walter'.

Moreover, the actress has also films like 'Brahmastra' and 'Made in China' in her kitty.

'Bole Chudiya' marks the directorial debut of Shamas Nawab Siddiqui and is produced by Rajesh Bhatia and Kiran Bhatia under their banner Woodpecker Movies.

The film, which is going on floors in June, will see another established actress opposite Nawazuddin. The makers will soon announce the lead actress.

With inputs from IANS.