Subhash K Jha (DNA; July 11, 2016)

Karan Johar and Ekta Kapoor were among the producers present at Aamir Khan’s residence on Friday to discuss the issue of online leaks of new releases.

In particular, the issue of Great Grand Masti, being preponed from July 22 to July 15 due to online leaks, came up. With Sultan having a three-week contract with theatre chains all over India, theatre availability for GGM at such short notice, would be a matter of concern.

Says a source in the know, “Since Aditya Chopra was not present at the meeting, Aamir and the other bigwigs from film industry phoned Adi asking for theatres for Great Grand Masti. To his credit, Adi, who is known not to budge an inch to accommodate films of other producers, agreed to share theatres screening his Sultan with Great Grand Masti.”

Says the source. “This is a first for Adi. He realises the critical situation regarding piracy and online leaks, since Sultan was also leaked.”