Diljit Dosanjh says Jatt & Juliet’s ex-producer Darshan Grewal gave him a blank cheque when he refused the film: ‘I researched who charged the most…’

Diljit Dosanjh said he initially refused Jatt & Juliet until the film's producer made him an offer he couldn't refuse.

Diljit Dosanjh- Neeru Bajwa- Jatt & Juliet 3 trailer launch

Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa at the trailer launch of Jatt & Juliet 3 in Mumbai on Tuesday. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

Diljit Dosanjh is riding high at the moment. After having a successful stint with Amar Singh Chamkila, the actor is ruling the globe with his live concerts. He is also ready with his next Punjabi release, Jatt & Juliet 3. The film also stars Neeru Bajwa in the lead role.

Recently, at the trailer launch of the film, Diljit opened up about how the Jatt & Juliet franchise went bankrupt multiple times. He even shared that he was initially going to say no to the film in 2011, but producer Darshan Grewal gave him a blank cheque.

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Narrating that story, Diljit shared, “For the first time when I was called to do Jatt & Juliet, I had an issue with the producer, Darshan Grewal. So I went to him to turn down the film, but when I went to his office, he gave me a blank cheque and asked me to put in any amount I wanted. I had never thought about this. So, I took my manager outside to discuss, and we decided that we cannot say no. We researched who charged the most in the industry then, it was Gurdaas Mann sir, so I decided to enter the same amount. We quoted him that amount along with TDS, so Darshan made us add Rs 1 lakh more to the fees.”

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Further, Diljit shared how the producer went bankrupt after the film went on floors. He added, “I signed the film, went to Canada, and Darshan went bankrupt. Then another producer came in, when his funds started to exhaust, another producer came in. Three-four times the franchise saw financial constraints. We wanted Neeru Bajwa on board and she used to charge a lot, so we decided to lie to her that we were all getting Rs 5 lakh. She was paid more than all of us.”

Diljit Dosanjh also said, “If it wasn’t for Darshan Grewal, this film would have never been made. Even after the film became a hit, Darshan came to me with a blank cheque and asked me to fill the amount I desired. Actually, he is the one to set my standard in the industry.”

Jatt & Juliet 3 is being made after 12 years. The first two installments of the franchise were very successful. In Bollywood, Diljit is reported to star in the sequel of No Entry. He also has Ramesh Taurani’s film with Yami Gautam.

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