Actor Delnaaz Irani’s gain has turned out to be Pragati Mehra’s loss!!
Yes, we are referring to the replacement that has happened recently in the popular Big Magic show, Akbar Birbal (Triangle Films).
As we know, post the exit of Delnaaz few months back owing to stress related problems, seasoned actor Pragati had got in to play the role of Jodha. And we have been given to understand that Pragati was kept in the dark about the replacement, even when she was unwell and hospitalized during the last week.
A source close to Pragati told us, “Over the last week, Pragati got unwell and had to be hospitalized. She requested for time out during the weekend, which the production house granted her. However, on Monday morning, she did not get her call time. Instead, came the news of her being replaced in the show, and that of Delnaaz starting shoot.”
Apparently, Pragati has not received any official intimation about her exit from the production house. We now get to hear that Pragati has addressed her concern with CINTAA (governing body) asking them to look into the matter.
When contacted, Pragati chose not to comment at all.
We then called up Producer Nikhil Sinha, Triangle Films, who was actually surprised at the our source version. He went on to comment, “I really do not know from where this talks are cropping up. I know of the fact that the production and Pragati had come to mutual terms way back in September, about her not wanting to continue with the show. After a week of joining Akbar Birbal, Pragati told us that she was not comfortable with the character and wanted to leave. This had left us in big soup, post which we had a talk with Delnaaz. She was willing to come back to the show from 15 October. So we requested Pragati to give us some time. So everyone in the set, including Pragati knew of the fact that Delnaaz would be getting back to the show from the above-said date. So I really do not understand the fact that Pragati has been in shock. She’s a good friend, and I am just a call away if she had any queries regarding this.”
The source further added that apparently Delnaaz spoke to the channel authorities and shared her willingness to return to Akbar Birbal. Post the discussion, Pragati was subtly ousted from the scheme of things.
When contacted, Amit Behl, Chairman, Dispute Committee told us, “Yes, Pragati has written to CINTAA about her overnight replacement from Akbar Birbal. We have to first understand whether there’s an MOU in place, notifying the replacement. We have just now sent out mails to the Producer and Delnaaz asking for their clarification on the matter. We are yet to get their reverts, based on which the decision will be arrived at.”
Well, this indeed seems to be a sorry state of affairs, considering that the two actresses in question here are talented individuals.
Delnaaz on the other hand had this to say over the matter, "Frankly speaking, I am not involved in this at all. I got in after getting into a mutual consent with the production. I had been part of the show for over two years and had to leave as my health was taking a toll. I came back when they wanted me to. You have to address this question to the production and channel rather than me."
Let’s hope the matter gets sorted amicably!!
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