If the demand for an actor is a barometer for his success than young Sushant Singh Rajput is actually the star of tomorrow. No less than two of the biggest production houses in Bollywood, UTV and Yashraj Films are currently considering Rajput for exclusive deals.
The young actor who made his mark on television before making the transition to cinema earlier this year with UTV’s film adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s The three Mistakes Of My Life was called by Aditya Chopra last month to talk about an exclusive 3-film contract with Yashraj.
Says our source from Yashraj, “Adi immediately offered him the parallel lead with Arjun Kapoor in Aurangzeb. Also, Aditya Chopra had seen Sushant Singh Rajput’s dancing in Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa. He desired to make a full-fledged dance film with Rajput. A 3RD film would has been finalized later. ”
Unfortunately UTV wouldn't allow Rajput to sign any outside contacts.
A friend of the actor spilled the beans, “Aditya Chopra met Sushant and told him he had seen his work on television and had big screen plans for the young actor. Adi Chopra desired to sign Sushant for a 3-film contract. ”
Since the young actor was already under contract with UTV he asked for time to talk to UTV before getting back.
Says Rajput’s friend, “Sushant must fulfil his 2-film handle UTV before he can sign anything with an out of doors banner. They’ve invested such a lot within the Chetan Bhagat adaptation Kai Po Che. They expect Sushant’s career to take off in a large way. UTV naturally desires to make the most of his popularity once his debut film is released. ”
Says Sushant Rajput’s friend, “Sushant has already lost one Yashraj film Aurangzeb which was to start out within the next couple of months. He has also lost Mukesh and Mahesh Bhatt’s Aashiqui 2 which has now gone to Aditya Roy Kapoor. ”
The latest development within the Rajput imbroglio is that UTV has agreed to place a period of time to the actor’s exclusive contract.
Says Sushant’s friend, “UTV’s second project with Sushant Rajput should be launched before January 2013. In the event that they fail to do so, Sushant is free to sign any film. ”
Would Aditya Chopra be willing to attend for Sushant Singh Rajput to finish the duty with UTV?
Sushant Singh Rajput remained unavailable for comment.
