Aishwarya Rai Bachchan opted out of 'Chhapaak', claims writer Rakesh Bharti

Meghna Gulzar directorial starring Deepika Pukone, Chhapaak is a few days away from its atrical release. However, film has gotten into a controversy after writer Rakesh Bharti filed a petition against makers of Chhapaak and claimed that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and or actors rejected script of same. Here are all kwn details that have surfaced around recent conflict so far:

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Did Aishwarya Rai Bachchan reject Rakesh Bharti's film?

Recently, writer Rakesh Bharti stirred controversy as he claimed that he developed original Idea for Chhapaak, and also registered it with Screenwriter’s Association after talking to Laxmi Agarwal. He claims that all se events took place in 2014. He has w sued Meghna Gulzar, Deepika Pukone and makers of Chhapaak for same.

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In a press conference, Rakesh Bharti mentioned how back in 2014 he met Parth Arora from Fox at Goa Film festival. He also said that y discussed script, and registered it under title of Black Day back n. Rakesh also mentioned how Parth Arora n introduced him to Rukmani Sen (content he at Fox), and y were in touch for a long time. Rakesh Bharti also shed light on how Rukmani Sen asked him to get a big name on board for story project. 

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Speaking to Republic, Rakesh Bharti explained, "First I came in contact with Kangana, through help of her sister Rangoli, and she refused idea after 8 months saying Rangoli is an acid attack survivor. Thus I would get emotional while playing Laxmi's role on-screen. n I asked Anushka Sharma and Yash Raj Films, but she was busy for two years re. I n approached Shrdha Kapoor via Shakti Kapoor, but Shakti Kapoor did t want Shrdha to play this role."

He said that he h also approached Priyanka Chopra and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. "n I also asked Priyanka Chopra to star in my film, but she opted out of it saying I can produce film but t star in it, due to my international commitments. Finally, I also approached Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. However, she seemed less interested in idea, and opted out of same," ded  Rakesh Bharti.

Rakesh Bharti also said that in 2017, he approached Chhapaak director Meghna Gulzar and asked her how could she make a film on subject that was alrey registered. He also revealed that he mentioned how y could collaborate on project. Bharti's son Abhinav was going to produce film, but things did t go as planned by writer.

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On or hand, Meghna Gulzar and makers of Chhapaak are in denial of Rakesh Bharti’s claims. Meghna Gulzar told how she thinks Deepika Pukone was perfect fit to portray Laxmi Agarwal on-screen. Thus, allegations me by Rakesh Bharti only seem to showcase his end of story.

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