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Aishwarya, Akshay starrer 'Action Replay' stalled
Filming of Vipul Shah helmed/produced period drama, 'Action Replay,' headlingin Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai has been stalled.
September 01, 2009, (Sawf News) - Filming of Vipul Shah helmed/produced period drama, Action Replay, headlining Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai has been stalled. Vipul Shah has terminated crew members as the project has been delayed for multiple reasons. He plans to shoot the remaining two songs with the help of director's assistants. "The production house handed the termination letters to the assistant directors and other crew members. Due to non-availability of dates from the lead pair, the film has been delayed. The production house was handing over the monthly checks amounting to lakhs of rupees to the crew members in spite of no shoot happening," a source from the production unit told Mid-Day. Earlier this month, in a statement to Mumbai Mirror Shah said three songs remained to be shot with Aishwarya but, due to a delay in Mani Ratnam's Raavana, she is unable to give him dates. "Yes, what you have heard is true. I need about a fortnight from Aishwarya to shoot the three songs. I'm sure she's as eager to complete the film as I am. Unfortunately, Raavana has taken far more of her time than she had expected. Besides, she is also shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Guzaarish, so I have no option, but to wait," Vipul told MumbaiMirror on August 14. Now Vipul does not put the blame on the lead pair's heads but confirms the delay. "I have given the termination letters since their contract ended. They had other projects to move on to. The delay in shoot is not because of the actors. They both are extremely co-operative and are willing to give me alternate dates. In fact, we will be shooting the song soon, probably in November." He acknowledges that the delay in the release of his musical drama, London Dreams, starring Ajay Devgan and Salman Khan has disrupted schedules. "The delay in the shooting is due to my commitments to London Dreams. I was initially supposed to release the movie on August 14, but due to multiplex strike, I decided to delay it. Now that the movie is releasing October 30 and I am busy with the promotions of the same. I am not able to shoot for Action Replay," he added.
Action Replay is a period drama set in the 1970s with the story that runs backwards in time. Both Aishwarya and Akshay have two looks in the film - contemporary and old age. For their old age look the actors have to undergo lengthy makeup schedules with Hollywood makeup artist, Paul.
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