Will not promote Manikarnika if labourers' money is stuck: Kangana on dues controversy

December 01, 2018 17:22

Kangana Ranaut has reacted on the non-payment of dues of workers, who have worked on her film "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi", saying she had warned the makers she would not promote the movie if the issue is not resolved.

The actor said labourers and technicians are "devalued" in the film industry and she would not tolerate such behaviour towards them.

"It is very sad. I have always opposed such practices. Labourers and technicians are devalued in the film industry. I don't know why actors get unnecessary attention and importance in the film industry and because of that I want to be a technician.

"I feel they are absolutely devalued. I want to venture into writing and direction as they are unsung heroes of the film industry. When such things it should not be tolerated," Kangana said during an event.

On Thursday, Federation of Western India Cine Employees, had said that the makers of "Manikarnika..." are yet to clear dues of approximately Rs 1.5 crore to the workers and junior artistes.

On Friday, producer Kamal Jain refuted the allegations saying that all the legitimate and due payments have been made, except of one vendor, who is arm-twisting them.

Kangana said she is well-aware about the situation and has been assured by the makers that the matter will be resolved soon.

"Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi" is due to be released on January 25 next year.

-- PTI

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