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Sanjay Dutt gets an FX tummy tuck
Subhash K Jha | Oct 19, 2012, 09.56AM IST
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Last week, while dubbing for his latest film Zilla Ghaziabad, he saw the old footage, and that proved more than a rude reminder. His potbelly was hanging off the belt he was made to sport as part of the policeman uniform.
Uncomfortable with what he saw, Dutt first suggested that the makers re-shoot the unflattering scenes. But since that would have sent the budget off-track, the actor finally convinced them to digitally snip his tummy, using special effects.
A source close to the unit told TOI, while it was acceptable for Dutt to sport a podgy belly in a diving suit in Tony D'Souza's Blue, as a cop, parading a belly, was unacceptable.
A reluctant Vinod Bachchan, producer of the film said, "Yes, Sanjay was a little overweight when the film was being shot. So, we're cleaning (sic) those scenes. I am thrilled with his performance. He has played a cop several times. But this one is special. In fact, I plan to introduce a voiceover for his character, Pritam Singh, each time he makes an appearance on screen."
Bachchan sees no reason why there's a hullabaloo over the decision. "Lots of actors get their overweight scenes cleaned. Why point a finger at Sanjay?" he asked, annoyed.
Meanwhile, the head of a production firm, requesting anonymity, revealed, "These days, stars want to be seen fitter than they already are. Kareena Kapoor's curves were accentuated in Heroine. Dutt's weight will be reduced in Zilla Ghaziabad.
Jackie Shroff, I hear is also being 'spruced up' for forthcoming films. Why just the flabby stars? Even a fit John Abraham's beach scene in Dostana was doctored for droolworth."
Subhash K Jha | Oct 19, 2012, 09.56AM IST
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Last week, while dubbing for his latest film Zilla Ghaziabad, he saw the old footage, and that proved more than a rude reminder. His potbelly was hanging off the belt he was made to sport as part of the policeman uniform.
Uncomfortable with what he saw, Dutt first suggested that the makers re-shoot the unflattering scenes. But since that would have sent the budget off-track, the actor finally convinced them to digitally snip his tummy, using special effects.
A source close to the unit told TOI, while it was acceptable for Dutt to sport a podgy belly in a diving suit in Tony D'Souza's Blue, as a cop, parading a belly, was unacceptable.
A reluctant Vinod Bachchan, producer of the film said, "Yes, Sanjay was a little overweight when the film was being shot. So, we're cleaning (sic) those scenes. I am thrilled with his performance. He has played a cop several times. But this one is special. In fact, I plan to introduce a voiceover for his character, Pritam Singh, each time he makes an appearance on screen."
Bachchan sees no reason why there's a hullabaloo over the decision. "Lots of actors get their overweight scenes cleaned. Why point a finger at Sanjay?" he asked, annoyed.
Meanwhile, the head of a production firm, requesting anonymity, revealed, "These days, stars want to be seen fitter than they already are. Kareena Kapoor's curves were accentuated in Heroine. Dutt's weight will be reduced in Zilla Ghaziabad.
Jackie Shroff, I hear is also being 'spruced up' for forthcoming films. Why just the flabby stars? Even a fit John Abraham's beach scene in Dostana was doctored for droolworth."
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