Published 16:56 IST, September 27th 2019
Housefull 4 | Akshay Kumar: 'Sajid Khan to not get director's credit'
Akshay Kumar said it was production banner Nadiadwala Grandson's decision to not give Sajid Khan credit as a director on the fourth installment of 'Housefull'
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Superstar Akshay Kumar on Friday said it was production banner Niwala Grandson's decision to t give Sajid Khan credit as a director on fourth installment in "Housefull" franchise. Sajid stepped down from his directing duties on "Housefull 4" in October last year after he was accused of sexual harassment by three women, including actor Saloni Chopra.
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Farh Samji came on board to finish film, trailer of which was released on Friday. "Sajid has directed 60 per cent of film. But this is studio's call (to t give him credit). And that is how it going to happen w," Akshay told reporters here at trailer launch of comedy.
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51-year-old actor, who plays le in movie, said film industry has become a more secure place after #MeToo movement me its way to India last year.
"re have been a lot of changes since #MeToo began. Every production company I kw, like Sajid Niwala's company, w a days re are officers on set to deal with such cases. y make sure that thing goes wrong. y are re to take complaints. re is a lot of security w. And we don't want misbehaviour happening," he ded.
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Asked if he would collaborate with Sajid again in future, Akshay said he is open to working with director if he gets a clean chit. "Well...See if he is acquitted with everything. I don't kw what has happened exactly. And if he is acquitted I will surely work with him."
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"Housefull 4", also featuring Bobby Deol, Chunky Panday, Johnny Lever, Riteish Deshmukh, Kriti San, Pooja Hegde and Kriti Kharbanda, will hit atres on October 25.
About film:
'Housefull 4' is said to be med on reincarnation and will also include concept of ghosts. film is set in two periods- 16th century and 21st century. filming of Housefull 4 in London has been wrapped. Reportedly, Housefull 4 is a big-budget film and fans are extremely excited about it Currently, horror-comedy is a new favorite genre for everyone. Audiences are looking forward to a horror movie with a comic twist.
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16:46 IST, September 27th 2019