Actor Vijay Raaz has been removed from the film Son of Sardaar 2, starring Ajay Devgn, due to alleged issues with his behavior and demands on set. The decision to replace the Chandu Champion actor with actor Sanjay Mishra was confirmed by Kumar Mangat Pathak, co-producer of the film. According to Pathak, the removal was prompted by Vijay's unreasonable demands, including requests for premium suites, a vanity van, and overcharging for his spot boy. Pathak elaborated that while the entire cast and crew were accommodated in standard rooms costing Rs 45,000 per night at one of the best hotels in the UK, Vijay insisted on premium accommodations. Moreover, the spot boy working for Vijay was reportedly paid Rs 20,000 per night, an amount that Pathak noted was excessive even for big actors. ALSO READ: Vijay Raaz BLASTS Paparazzi For Following Him On The Set; Actor Says, ‘Dikhna Nahi Chahiye Set Pe, Nikal’
Pathak strongly denied the claim that Vijay Raaz was removed because he failed to greet Ajay Devgn on set. He emphasized that the removal was strictly due to Vijay's behavior and demands, which were considered inappropriate. Additionally, Pathak revealed that Vijay refused to refund the advance payment he had already received for the film and allegedly behaved rudely, stating that he was approached for the role and did not seek out the work himself.
In response to these allegations, Vijay Raaz shared his side of the story. He claimed that the real reason for his dismissal was that he didn’t greet Ajay Devgn upon arriving on set. According to Vijay, after he arrived at the shoot location and greeted director Vijay Kumar Arora and others, he noticed Ajay Devgn standing about 25 meters away. Since Ajay appeared busy, Vijay chose not to approach him immediately. Shortly thereafter, Pathak reportedly approached Vijay and informed him that he was being removed from the film. Vijay insisted that his failure to greet Ajay was the only possible misconduct on his part and refuted any allegations of inappropriate behavior.
The situation became further complicated when allegations arose against Vijay's spot boy, who was accused of sexually assaulting a hotel staff member after drinking. Vijay Raaz distanced himself from this incident, stating that he had already been removed from the film earlier that day and had no involvement in or tolerance for such behavior. He also mentioned that he is no longer working with that spot boy.
The shooting of Son of Sardaar 2, an action-comedy sequel to the 2012 film, is currently underway in the UK. Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the film also stars Mrunal Thakur and features an extensive shoot schedule both in the UK and India. The original Son of Sardaar, directed by Ashwani Dhir, featured Ajay Devgn alongside Sonakshi Sinha. Despite the controversies surrounding the cast, the production of the film continues, with fans eagerly awaiting its release.
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