Producer Vashu Bhagnani‘s troubles continue to escalate. After facing allegations of not paying crew members of his films, director Ali Abbas Zafar has now accused Bhagnani of failing to pay him his fee of ₹7.30 crore for ‘

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

‘.
The film, starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, was produced with a big budget of ₹350 crore. Unfortunately, it managed to earn only about ₹100 crore at the box office, leaving the production house and all involved in a tough spot.
As reported by Dainik Bhaskar, a complaint has been lodged by Zafar with the Directors’ Association against Pooja Entertainment for the non-payment of ₹7.30 crore.

On July 31, 2024, the Directors’ Association sought intervention from the Federation of Western Indian Cine Employees (FWICE) concerning the complaint.
When FWICE subsequently sent a letter to Bhagnani requesting an explanation regarding Zafar’s claims, Pooja Entertainment denied the director’s assertions. They stated, “The dues claimed do not constitute a legitimate claim and are subject to various set-offs, as communicated to us by BMCM Films Ltd.”

FWICE has requested that Zafar provide evidence to support his claims of unpaid dues. In the meantime, the director has opted not to make any public comments. Reports says that he wishes to avoid media discussion, as he fears it might further delay his payment.
FWICE president BN Tiwari previously stated that more than ₹65 lakh is owed to crew members by Pooja Entertainment for three films: ‘Mission Raniganj’, ‘Ganapath’, and ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’.
In June, reports indicated that Bhagnani sold the lavish seven-storeyed Pooja Entertainment office in Mumbai to settle his debt of ₹250 crore. Additionally, the production house laid off 80 percent of its staff.