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They came to shoot a Bollywood thriller. They left owing plenty.

posted 15 years ago by bootnuts
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A BOLLYWOOD thriller filmed in Philadelphia last fall has turned into a real-life nightmare for many cast and crew members.

Swish Films, the Australian firm hired to oversee production of the movie, quietly slipped out of town, allegedly owing a total of at least $500,000 to more than 500 actors, crew members, vendors — and the city itself.

Now the movie, "Jihaad," which is expected to resume filming in New York City next month, is embroiled in a controversy extending across three continents and involving lawyers in three countries. At least two class-action lawsuits are expected to be filed in the next few weeks

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/Philly_Jihaad.html

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[–] DamienColletti 15 years ago

I knew things were bad, but didn't know they were this bad after reading that article. That's really a shame and I'm sorry to hear this. I feel bad for all those who still haven't gotten paid yet. I was an actor in the film, even met and spoke with Vivek Oberoi and Saif Ali Khan on set a little. Both seemed like great guys and class acts towards me. I still talk to Vivek a little bit online even. I know this film will be great when it's released, but, this is a big, and bad blow. I really hope they straighten this out soon! Before hearing this I was also hoping Bollywood films would continue to grow in the Philly area for years to come.

-Damien Colletti
www.imdb.com/name/nm2582236

[–] RRHowell41 14 years ago

The link above is no longer valid, but as of now, this link takes you to a story complaining of $200,000 in debts, including over $10,000 to a local Indian restaurant for 3 1/2 weeks of catering. They are hoping to organize a boycott, apparently.

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/65922762.html

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