When Studio 18 signed Mallika Sherawat as the female lead of their film ‘Masquerade’, little did they know that they are playing with fire (red-hot one) and now, madam Mallika has annoyed director Kundan Shah with her ‘Nakhras’ to such an extent that the makers are left with no other option than to shelve the project.

Reports are that Mallika was signed for Rs. 9.5 million and was even paid 25% of her fee as the signing amount before she reported for the movie’s shoot. However, Miss Sherawat started throwing tantrums even before shooting could begin saying that she was not happy with the choice of the director and the cinematographer. When director Kundan Shah refused to give in to her interference, Mallika coolly went to the press and declared the she had walked out of the film.

The standoff between the two reached such a peak that eventually Studio 18 found no alternative but to call off the project. Now the production house has lodged a complaint with IMPPA asking Mallika to return the signing amount paid to her.

On the other hand, Mallika refuses to entertain any calls from Studio 18 and refuses to talk to the media on the issue.

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