Ayushmann Khurrana's hair raising tales

Wednesday 13th November 2019 06:49 EST
 
 

In an era where unusual story-lines are being welcomed with open arms, Ayushmann Khurrana doesn't find it unnatural for several filmmakers to bring in the same concept. "I was offered five scripts on the same subject. I did not read any, apart from this," he says, making a case for himself against allegations that he took his script to 'Bala' producer Dinesh Vijan to work on. "Quirky scripts are raking in good money, so writers are seeking out such stories."

Ayushmann and the film's makers are facing accusations of plagiarism from two independent filmmakers. Having courted similar controversies in the past, Ayushmann says, "There were a lot of scripts on the same subject and I chose the one involving the best director and producer." While Kamal Kant Chandra, who is working on his debut film 'Marksheet', approached the Supreme Court against the makers, filmmaker Naman Goyal has knocked on the doors of the Jaipur district court.

One to keep an arm's length from controversies, Ayushmann asserts that he wasn't offended by the claims, but puts forth a crucial point. "In the past, I have fought with producers to give credits to writers on posters, when it was due. I will continue to do so. My conscience is clear. I have worked my way up with a lot of hard work and dignity. I am not capable of doing something like that."


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