Abhay won't share stage with Himesh

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Abhay won't share stage with Himesh

STEALingtheir THUNDER? Soha Ali Khan and Abhay Deol

Deol and co-star Soha Ali Khan refused to shoot for a music video featuring Reshammiya in their latest film, Ahista Ahista
Sandipan Dalal
sandipan.dalal@mid-day.com

Producer Anjum Rizvi and debutant director Shivam Nair were at the receiving end when the otherwise humble Abhay Deol and Soha Ali Khan put their foot down and refused to shoot a music video for their forthcoming film Ahista Ahista. The cause of the disagreement ranges from a choc-o-bloc schedule to music director Himesh Reshammiya being a part of the video. Sources inform that the lead pair Deol and Khan didn't feel the need of an independent music video for the title track featuring Reshammiya.
Tight schedule
Deol attributes it to the lack of time and work pressure. "We had plans to wrap up shooting for the film by May 8. In fact, all of us were working for more than 16 hours every day at Lonavala to meet our deadline. But it didn't help us and we finally managed to complete it on May 10. Himesh was shooting for the video on May 8 in a city studio and it wasn't logical to come to town for it and again go back. So it was a collective decision that Soha and I are not going to be a part of the video."
However, Rizvi admits, "It is true that we had a difference of opinion with the cast over shooting a separate video. But it was sorted out and there's no bad blood among us. Himesh has been doing the best that he can for the film and so are Abhay and Soha."
A crewmember further informs, "Abhay and Soha had a problem with Himesh being a part of the video. They had made it clear that if Himesh was seen crooning in the video then they wouldn't be a part of it. Even after much discussion Anjum and Shivam couldn't convince them. Abhay had openly voiced his displeasure saying that he didn't want any typical Himesh video for the film."
Meanwhile, director Nair had to do with footage from the film along with the shots of Reshammiya.
Covering it up
The differences have led to the cancellation of a music launch party and a completion party more than once. Says Deol, "We haven't had a wrap up party yet."
When quizzed about his alleged fallout with Himesh, he says, "I really don't know from where you have heard this. I'm quite grateful to Himesh bhai for composing the songs Ahista Ahista and Allah Kare. Why should I have a problem with him?"
On the other hand Reshammiya remained unaware about it. "I don't think there was a video planned with Abhay, Soha and me. Our aim is to see that the film does well and not concentrate on such trivial matters."