Overview
- Giving fresh interviews this week, Abhinav Kashyap says Arbaaz Khan did not want then‑wife Malaika Arora to feature in the 2010 item song Munni Badnaam Hui over fears it would look vulgar.
- Kashyap says he insisted on Malaika’s casting, arguing she had an established identity in item numbers and would handle the raunchy tone without crossing the line.
- The director also alleges on‑set friction involving Salman Khan, including late‑night edits to amplify Salman’s presence and an incident where utensils were thrown, claims not independently verified in current reports.
- Despite the internal debate, the song became a major hit and Kashyap credits Malaika’s performance, which he says validated his decision.
- Responding on a recent Bigg Boss 19 episode, Salman questioned Kashyap’s choices and warned that such behavior would make industry colleagues reluctant to work with him.