After Checks Bounce, Neil Nitin Mukesh Severs Ties With ‘Universal Idol’

MUMBAI- Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh has decided to quit as the brand ambassador of the music reality show ‘Universal Idol’ after facing payment issues from the organizers, HMC Events.

Neil said in his latest social media post that three cheques issued by the organizers were bounced and that repeated attempts by him and his team to resolve the matter did not yield any result.

His social media post read, “This is to formally announce my exit as Brand Ambassador from “The Universal Idol” associated with HMC events. Despite repeated assurances, my agreed payments were not honored. Three cheques issued towards the same have been returned unpaid/ bounced, constituting a serious breach of trust and commitment. Multiple follow-ups by my team and me personally and opportunities to resolve the matter amicably were made, unfortunately, without result.”

Neil announced his disassociation from ‘Universal Idol’ and the organizers in all capacities.

“In the light of the above, I have withdrawn from all present and future associations with Universal Idol, HMC Events, and Mr. Shakeel Haasan and his associates with immediate effects”, he added.

Neil concluded his post saying, “This note is issued in the interest of transparency and to caution fellow artists, partners, vendors, and collaborators to exercise due diligence and be mindful of claims, commitments and payment assurances made. I reserve all rights to pursue appropriate remedies available to me under law.”

On the work front, Neil was last seen in the black comedy thriller ‘Ek Chatur Naar’. (IANS)