Aishwarya Rai Bachchan returns Heroine fee

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Actress Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan has gone ahead and returned a cheque to her producer that was sent to her as a signing amount for the film Heroine.

The leading lady had agreed to save the day for Madhur Bhandarkar when actress Kareena Kapoor refused to do the film and no other Bollywood actress was ready to step into her shoes. Kareena is apparently doing the film again, but on her own terms.

“Ash was never asked to return the cheque. Senior officials of UTV Motion Pictures were taken aback when the cheque reached them. The cheque has nevertheless been accepted,” says a source.

Sources reveal that the film was shot for eight days and Aishwarya was there for the shooting schedule. She also took part in the ‘look tests’ (where the actress is photographed in her filmi costumes). Hence she was within her rights (according to the law) to keep the signing amount and also she could have demanded a part of her acting fees.

“Aishwarya didn’t do that. In fact, she was also informed that she is no more a part of the project when ideally the producers could have waited for some months for her. They announced that the film was off and now the film is on again,” says a source close to the actor. Both the production house and Aishwarya’s official representative confirmed about the cheque being returned.

“Yes, she has returned the cheque,” said her representative.
“She has duly returned the amount that we had paid her as a signing amount for the film Heroine,” confirmed an official from the production house. Sources also added that the cheque was returned following the announcement of her pregnancy and that the amount was of “some lakhs”.

At present, the relationship between Madhur and the Bachchans have apparently soured to a large extent. However, the same is still on, albeit on shaky ground with the production company, say sources.

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Anonymous's picture

Thinning, bleached hair, sagging eyebrows, obvious facelifts - this picture reflects the un-airbrushed Aishwarya. You'll never see Sujata picking a picture like this for one of her posts.

Anonymous's picture

Not sure i like Ash... she just uses everyone that comes in her way... from Salman to Vivek and now Abhishek... whilst she may be pretty she does not seem so nice on the inside!! She comes across really fake and not natural!! but hey.. she is expecting now.. lets hope motherhood brings a more kinder side of her out!

Anonymous's picture

haha she returns the fees and promptly sends them a legal notice!!! and u guys thought she was classy?? LOL

Anonymous's picture

Queen

Anonymous's picture

UTV know there are no losses but those in Madhur's head!

Anonymous's picture

Madhur has egg on his face.

Anonymous's picture

Movie would have been complete by beginingi of August. MB is a FOOL. His ego did not take his unit into account.

Anonymous's picture

face saving measures from Aishwarya

Anonymous's picture

she has sent a legal notice to utv and madhur as well, somebody please post that article

Anonymous's picture

how stupid of ppl to say elegant and classy.......she betrayed dem not telling bout her pregnancy dis is the least she cud do to return the amount......its classy n elegance dat utv hav showed by not asking her to raturn the amount even with the heavy losses

Anonymous's picture

she doesn't need the publicity to survive but the media does.

The folks in the media will be out of a job if it weren't for silly stories generated by them about these wealthy beautiful and already famous personalities.

Anonymous's picture

Whats so classy about?? This is just a publicity stunt. So what if she returned money of the job she didn't complete..

Anonymous's picture

the big difference is that she did not return all the money let alone offer help to any of the crew members. This is such hogwash. seriously ash just needs to resign and get out of this industry. she used to be gorgeous and never was talented. She needs to park herself at home and stop spreading smoke. FAKE!

Anonymous's picture

OMG! This must have happened MONTHS AGO but DNA INDIA only found out NOW!!!
How u stupid retarded people says that she JUST returned it back?? What if THEY JUST GAVE HER THE CHEQUE??
U guys don't know anything, have u seen how dumbasses u guys look by saying all this???
Aishwarya is at HOME enjoying her pregnancy but this doesn't means that MEDIA won't leave her alone!!!

About the PR thing, thank u, it's a compliment for us! ;)

Anonymous's picture

SOURCE: DNA INDIA

Does haters works in the media to state something that they have no clue???

Anonymous's picture

U GUYS DON'T KNOW IF SHE JUST GOT THECHEQUE OR THIS HAPPENED IN THE BEGINNING!
HERE IT'S SAYING THAT SHE GAVE IT BACK WHEN THEY GAVE HER THE CHEQUE!!!
WHY SHE WOULD TAKE SO LONG TO DO IT??? WHERE R THE DATES HERE???

Sonam R.'s picture

Aishwarya is good person & a professional when it comes to work that is why she is admired by everyone. I pray God blesses her more every day for her dignity & maturity she showed in this trying time <3<3.

Nairobi's picture

She already did a few shots for the movie, and she returned the entire amount. That's impressive! I think some of you guys are too harsh on Aishwarya.

Anonymous's picture

I love Aishwarya

I think she returned it because she's pretty pissed at the overreaction of Madhur. There was no need for his antics in the media. Sure he could have been unhappy about the situation but to whine and talk about depression? He doesn't know what depression is.

And how come no one has brought this up? There was a part in Fashion when PC's character refused to sign a pregnancy clause! What was Madhur getting across with this?!!

Sujata's picture

She is so good natured and big hearted. What a noble and dignified thing for her to do.

Of course haters will be haters. If she had not returned it, they would have a problem. Now that she did return it, they still have a problem. Clearly you cant win these haters who are determined to see you fail no matter how wonderful you are.

And she most probably returned the fees right after the director started over reacting. Only the media found out now

Sarah from Portugal's picture

Because she is dignified, classy and mature. After all the hullaballu that the director and production company have done, she remained silent and now returned the check. It is her way of saying "i owe you nothing". She already did not in the first place, they are the ones that owed her an appology. And yet they accepted the check back....how low and lame. I am sure Aishwarya could not care less. She is moving into such a beautiful part of her life. God bless her.

Anonymous's picture

I THINK JUST THE OPPOSITE
AISHWARYA AND HER TEAM SHOULD STOP USING HEROINE TO GET PUBLICITY THEY WERE KICKED OUT OF THE MOVIE THATS IT! AISHWARYA S ISSUE WITH THE MOVIE IS OVER BUT STILL AISHWARYA TRYING TO TAKE PART IN CONTROVERSY TO KEEP HER NAME ON AIR!!
POOR AISHWARYA SHE DOESNT NEED ANYTHING ELSE OTHER THAN HEROINE ....BUT PLS ASH ....STOP IT
DONT USE MB AND THE MOVIE YOU ARE JUST A BLACK CLOUD OVER THIS WONDERFUL MOVIE

Anonymous's picture

MALI,
you need to open up your eyes... she may have been trying to get pregnant all along, but perhaps it was not happening. even if she did IVF, it's not gauranteed that she would get pregnant, and if she did, it's not guaranteed that the pregnancy would stick. she signed on the film while trying to get pregnant (I truly believe she did IVF for it) and after the 3 month mark, her doctors probably told her it's safe now to tell. She may very well been tryng to get pregnant for last 1-2 years, but she could not put her life on hold till then.

I can relate because I cannot get pregnant naturally, and I'm going to go for IVF, but I can't tell my current or future boss that because I don't know if its going to be successful or not....

please open your mind people, life is very complicated, it's not always black and white for everyone out there.

Totally agree Madhur could have show a little bit of respect for Aishwarya, and to think what she has to deal with. Ohh well don't think he has a hearth they way he cried in public and made a drama. He is selfisch and only though about himself!! He could have waited for Aishwarya when she was ready! Sure Aishwarya is professional enough to get in shape and shoot i!

I think she is trying to get pregnant for the last years now!! Also IVF for sure! You cannot tell in the first 3 months because you can still loose it nothing is sure.

Anonymous's picture

So why can't Madhur wait for Aishwarya a couple months if he can wait for some one else. Double standards it only confirm mine thoughts Madhur never wanted Aishwarya for the movie. He just used her for publicity what a drama queen. He got all the attention. Aishwarya is one classy lady for not lashing out the director which she could do!! Hope she talk about this subject some day!! All the best Aishwarya you rock and are an icon you will get something whole lot better I'm sure. Be happy!!

love u sallu-kareena's picture

thank god..the unlucky evil shadow of aish is out o the film...:)..now kareena will rock..

Anonymous's picture

what a big deal? she and whole bachans must thank to hundreds of crew member not to send file against her unprofessional behavior and hiding the pregnancy before signing the contract.
who buys this cheap news from ash's pr? not me

Anonymous's picture

well, how does the source knows this happened...its all PR staged drama

harish 89's picture

the beauty is a real class act
she returned the check when
she had every right to keep it

Anonymous's picture

yeah she returned the money that she did not deserve. so what? whats classy about it? this is what any decent person should do.

the classy thing would have been to keep quiet about it. but no, she wants everyone to talk about how great she is.

Anonymous's picture

another publicity stunt look im soo genuine.......why didi she tk soo long to return back money

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