Sushant Singh Rajput seems to be rubbing a lot of people in the industry the wrong way.
SpotboyE has exclusively learnt that the actor has cut all ties with Yash Raj Films, the production house that groomed him and was responsible for giving him key projects like Shuddh Desi Romance, Detective Byomkesh Bakshi and Shekhar Kapur's Paani.
What's the reason behind his walkout?
A top source from the production house has told us that Sushant wasn't happy with the quality of projects coming his way. Says a source, "He was hopeful of getting Aditya Chopra's Befikre, a role that eventually went to rival home-grown talent Ranveer Singh."
Adds the source, "He was frustrated with what was offered to him from Yash Raj. Whatever came his way were rejects by Ranveer and Arjun (Kapoor). He didn't want this step-son treatment."
Another reason for his departure is Sultan. Sushant was hopeful that the Salman Khan-starrer would become the launchpad for his girlfriend Ankita Lokhande, but that too didn't materialise. Explains the source, "Despite giving a fabulous audition, she was snubbed brutally.Finally, Sushant decided there is no real incentive to be associated with a studio that isn't watching out for him."
So far, Shraddha Kapoor is the only one who has left YRF. She walked out after Luv Ka The End tanked at the box-office and chose to do Aashiqui 2, a film that changed her fortunes overnight. She has kissed and made up with Adi, though she is yet to work with the production house.
To put it simply, it is very unlikely that Sushant will be seen in a YRF film anytime soon. They hold their talents dear - whether it is Parineeti Chopra or Anushka Sharma.
When contacted, the studio's spokesperson confirmed the news, "Sushant is no longer a part of the YRF talent team. We wish him all the best for future endeavours."
Sushant has taken a big step by cutting off professional ties with Yash Raj. Just last week, there were media reports of his fallout with mentor Ekta Kapoor over Half Girlfriend. The actor and Kriti Sanon had almost been finalised for the film when news of the same pair being cast for Dinesh Vijan's directorial debut surfaced.
Well, that's two broken ties in one week's time. Are you sure you are headed the right way, Mr Singh? Think about it.
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