Vikas Khanna reveals demand of ₹4 lakh for four-star review of his film The Last Color
Vikas Khanna claims he was asked Rs. 4 lakhs for 4-star review for The Last Color
Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna has been in news since the lockdown. He has not only been feeding many but has also made a film on the plight of widows in Varanasi. Recently the celebrity chef has made a shocking revelation. He said that he was asked to pay money in exchange of favourable remarks for his film The Last Color.
Vikas has revealed this on Twitter that when his film was released, he was asked for money for his review. He has also disclosed the amount but has not revealed names.
Vikas tweeted, 3 lacs for 3 Stars, 4 lacs for 4 Stars. Not forgetting this communication until death.- Vikas Khanna (@TheVikasKhanna)
Check out his tweet here:
3 lacs for 3 Stars
4 lacs for 4 Stars.
Not forgetting this communication until death.— Vikas Khanna (@TheVikasKhanna) January 19, 2021
National Award Winner Apoorva Asrani soon responded to Vikas Khanna’s tweet. He said he too faced the same situation. He was also asked for money to gain positive reviews for his film.
Check out his tweet here:
I have been getting calls saying if I want an interview or a story about the success of my new show, I need to pay x or y amount. It wasn’t like this is in the past. If you did a good job, the press covered it. https://t.co/CkTs0VYaiV
— Apurva (@Apurvasrani) January 20, 2021
The Last Color, starring Neena Gupta is all about the unlikely friendship developed between a nine-year-old tightrope walker and an elderly widow. The film also reveals the social injustice meted out to widows in Varanasi.