Ameesha Patel is in big soup after a cheque issued by her to film producer Ajay Kumar Singh bounced a few days ago. The actress had allegedly borrowed money from the producer last year for the release of a film titled Desi magic.
The producer has accused Ameesha of a Rs 2.5 crore fraud. "We have filed a case in a Ranchi court after a cheque of Rs 3 crore bounced. She has not been responding to anything with regard to the money she borrowed from me last year for the release of a film named Desi Magic. Now she has been summoned by the court and she has to appear before the court on July 8," Ajay told IANS.
The producer further revealed that he had met the actress in 2017 and they had discussed the film which was under production at that time. But the project had to be halted due to lack of finance and that's when Ajay had supported by lending the actress Rs 3.5 crore for the film. The producer hasn't yet been repaid and with the cheque bouncing, he has filed a case in the Ranchi court.
"If she doesn't come, a warrant will be issued against her. We went to court on June 17 with the request to issue a warrant since she is not responding, but the judge of the court suggested sending a summon by the police before an arrest warrant," he added.
Apparently, the film was supposed to release in June this year, however, the plans have been changed. Ajay revealed further, saying, "Initially, I was told that the film will release in June (this year). Then I was told that it will release in September. But I will get my money with interest by September. Though I was given a cheque of Rs 3 crore, it bounced. When I tried to do a follow-up, her whole attitude changed and she said I am a small investor and I should keep quiet. But it is my money," said Singh, who has produced the upcoming film Family of Thakurganj, releasing on July 19.