Exclusive: Imran Khan will do Tigmanshu Dhulia’s 'Milan Talkies' on his own terms

Mumbai: A lot has been speculated over Imran Khan’s project with director Tigmanshu Dhulia. Though he had signed 'Milan Talkies' long time back, things were finally going ahead but until the producers started to act cocky. Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Motion Pictures, producing the film, wanted to make this one as a quickie and had also considered a very dismal amount as Imran’s remuneration. Also, they were in a hurry to start the shoot a few days after 'Katti Batti' releases.

However, Imran Khan, who has turned wiser in selection of his movies and will give a go-ahead to projects only when he is convinced, has his own concerns. So what is it that Imran is trying to tell Balaji? A source told DC, “ Look first of all Imran wants to do a lot of workshops for 2 months and work on his character. But Balaji wants to start shooting the film immediately after 'Katti Batti'.

Secondly, he wants to travel to Allahabad with Tigmanshu where major portion of the film will be shot, as a process to develop his character. Thirdly, he has raised his concerned over the overall budget of the film and his remuneration. ”

So what’s holding Balaji back? A source revealed, “ Balaji wants to finish this as a quickie in a small budget. They are also arm-twisting Imran to cut down his remuneration keeping in mind he hasn’t had a hit film in a long time. But Imran is very confident about 'Katti Batti' and he believes its just about time he will back in the game. He is in no hurry to sign a film and will take a call on movies only post the release.”

Are Tigmanhu and Imran on the same page? “Absolutely”, affirms the source.