MUMBAI, Sept 2: After actor Ajay Devgn posted an audio of self-proclaimed film critic Kamaal Rashid Khan admitting he was paid to tweet in favour of “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”, KRK has shot back saying it was, in fact, the star who offered him money to bash filmmaker Karan Johar’s movie.
Ajay’s “Shivaay” and “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” are clashing at the box-office next month.
Last evening, the 47-year-old actor tweeted the audio conversation of KRK and “Shivaay” producer Kumar Mangat, where the latter is heard asking him why was he writing things about Johar’s movie and critising Devgn’s film.
To which, KRK replies, “Have to tweet good things about Karan Johar’s film, he paid me 25 lakhs.”
Mangat then says, “We will also give you Rs 25 lakh… Don’t get ‘Shivaay’ in between.”
Posting this audio on Twitter, Ajay wrote, “Hear what self proclaimed no 1 critic and trade analyst Kamaal R Khan has to say.”
The actor also released a statement, writing, “I have been a part of the Indian film industry for the past 25 years and have been associated with over 100 films. My father was a professional action director and I have emotional connection with this industry.
“It therefore pains me to see that people like Kamaal R Khan are holding the film industry to ransom by spreading negativity about films to extort money from producers.”
Ajay even said he wanted an investigation into the matter. (PTI)
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