Veteran film producer Vashu Bhagnani is currently facing scrutiny over allegations that his production company, Pooja Entertainment, has not fulfilled financial obligations to crew members involved in recent films. According to BN Tiwari, president of FWICE, the outstanding dues amount to more than ₹65 lakh across several projects, including 'Mission Raniganj,' 'Ganapath,' and 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.' Director Tinu Desai, owed ₹33.
13 lakh for his work on 'Mission Raniganj,' which starred Akshay Kumar, has expressed frustration despite a contracted amount of ₹40,35,000, having received only ₹37,03,692 so far. This discrepancy was highlighted in a complaint filed with IFTDA in March 2023. FWICE Alleges Vashu Bhagnani’s Pooja Entertainment Owes Over Rs 65 Lakhs To Crew Of Akshay Kumar & Tiger Shroff’s Mission Raniganj, Ganapath & BMCM Read here: .
.. — Box Office Worldwide (@BOWorldwide) Additionally, Pooja Entertainment reportedly owes ₹31.
78 lakh to over 250 set workers who contributed to these films. These workers, involved in projects featuring stars like Tiger Shroff and Akshay Kumar, have faced delays in receiving their payments despite efforts by FWICE and IFTDA to expedite the process. Rakesh Maurya, representing Film Studios Setting & Allied Mazdoor Union, disclosed that approximately 200 to 250 workers collectively await ₹31,78,327 owed to them.
These individuals span various departments crucial to film production, including set construction and light.
