Producer Vijay Galani, who has been banned from filmmaking by FWICE until he settles his dispute with Salman Khan over remuneration for the 2010 film Veer, breaks his silence to Mumbai Mirror, rubbishing the actor's claims
Vijay Galani was reportedly accused of not paying Salman Khan Rs 15 crore for the actor's role in his 2010 production, . Mumbai Mirror had reported on December 2, 2010 that Salman decided to take the issue against the producer to FWICE (Federation of Western India Cine Employees). Following which, FWICE passed a non-cooperation directive against Galani, which implies that he cannot make another film in Bollywood until he resolves the dispute with Salman (Mumbai Mirror, January 18, 2012). However, after being bound to these terms and conditions, Galani has finally broken his silence on the matter.
Galani told Mumbai Mirror, "Unnecessarily, people have accused me of not paying Salman his dues. I do not owe Salman any money at all. I am clean. I know what I am saying. I have kept quiet for too long. Not anymore though."
According to Galani, he has crossed paths with Salman at least seven to eight times since the film's release, but the actor has never broached the subject. "Why doesn't Salman talk to me if he has a problem? You know what, I have met him at least seven to eight times in the past and he has never mentioned anything about an outstanding payment for Veer. Yes, I know he has lodged a complaint against me in FWICE. So what? He doesn't have the papers to prove that I have to give him any money," added Galani.
Not only is Galani lashing out at Salman's supposedly unsubstantiated claims, but the filmmaker is also upset with FWICE's non-cooperation directive. Galani explained, "FWICE is not authorised to pass any non-cooperation directive against anybody, unless they are associated with AMTPP (Association of Motion Pictures Producers' Association). In my case, I am not a member of the AMTPP."
When contacted, FWICE President, Dharmesh Tiwari, simply said, "No comments."
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