While actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been busy shooting his upcoming film Section 108, we have learnt that one of its presenters, Anees Bazmee, has withdrawn from the project owing to certain issues among the team. 

Confirming the same, Bazmee tells us, “I’m no longer associated with the project.” When asked about the reason for the same, the director adds, “I just thought of focusing on other projects.” It appears that Bazmee is completely focused on the third instalment of the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise. 

However, a source close to the development reveals that there were certain problems that led to this decision. “Bazmee had put forth certain clauses that were difficult to meet. The entire team could not agree to it. Hence, the filmmaker decided to part ways. However, the decision was mutual, and there are no hard feelings. He even expressed a wish to collaborate sometime in the future,” the source tells us.

Another insider tells us that Bazmee was only the face of the film and not the producer, which was misunderstood by a lot of people. “When it’s a small-scale film, it’s good to have names like him because the process of getting good deals with OTT and satellite platforms is easier. The film sells because of the name. So, while he had not invested any money in the project, his taking a step back might affect the film later,” informs the insider. 

Bazmee’s team later issued a notice clarifying his stance. The notice that came through Complete Cinema read: “Our client is no longer presenting the film Section 108, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Regina Cassandra and others, and directed by Rasikh Khan. Our client is no longer part of the said film in any manner whatsoever. Through this notice, the public in general and all the concerned parties are informed about the same.”