Jennifer replaces Neettoo in Huli

Its muhurat was a grand a one and even saw the likes of Shivrajkumar attend the do. Om Prakash, who’s known for his hit films like AK 47 and Hubli, is back at the helm of affairs with his latest, Huli, starring Kishore.
The film went on the floors early this week with the film’s lead heroine Jennifer Kotwal flying down from Mumbai to attend the function.
But here’s the twist in the tale.Like numerous other Sandalwood films, this movie too was to feature a different leading lady — Neettoo. Our khabrus tell us that the Gaalipata girl was initially approached and was even paid an advance. But a couple of days later, the actress wasn’t in the project and Jennifer was brought in place of her.
So, what transpired there? “It’s nothing really. I was approached for Huli and was even paid a token amount. But the role was a bit too glamorous for me and I wouldn’t have been comfortable doing it,” says Neettoo.
Both director Om Prakash and the producer Sudhindra have been understanding about the issue and have respected her decision to opt out. “There was no malice; we parted on mutual terms. I don’t blame anybody for it. I’d love to work with Om if I get an opportunity again,” says Neettoo. She adds, “In fact, Om and Sudhi had called even the day before the muhurat and invited me for it. I thought it was really nice of them to do that.” Neettoo tells us she will even be returning the advance soon, “and I wish Jennifer all the best. I’m sure she’ll do a good job.”
‘I don’t bother about being the first choice or last’When we spoke to the new heroine Jennifer Kotwal, she told us she wasn’t aware that Neettoo had been approached before her. “But that’s not my job and I don’t bother if I’m the first choice or the last. All I care about are the maker and the script. As an actress, it’s very important for me to work with a good technician and Om Prakash fits the bill. There’ve been many films in which I have replaced someone or my role has gone to some other heroine. It’s not a big deal,” says Jenny.
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