Sana Khan not required for current schedule of ‘Mental’

Actress Sana Khan is reportedly in hiding after getting embroiled in a controversy surrounding an alleged kidnapping of a 15-year-old girl, but her absence won’t affect the shooting of Salman Khan starrer “Mental”.

Sohail Khan, who is producing-directing “Mental”, said: “I read about Sana just as you did. I am clueless about what’s happened to her. But I am not required to shoot with her for a month. By then I hope her problems are sorted out and her life returns to normal.”

Sana participated in reality show “Bigg Boss 6”, which was hosted by Salman and according to a source, she doesn’t have a major part in the film.

“The main female roles are played by Tabu and Daisy Shah. Salman had made an implicit promise to cast her, and he did. And unless absolutely necessary Salman and Sohail won’t replace her. But if they have to, it’s no big deal because she has hardly shot for the film,” said a source. Salman and Tabu filmed scenes for the film in Dubai earlier this year.

News of the actress’ involvement in the kidnapping of a minor girl emerged Friday. According to reports, she has been declared absconding after she was charged with alleged attempted abduction of the girl, who reportedly rejected a marriage proposal by Sana’s cousin Naved Khan.

Salman broke a 20-day Twitter silence to speak up for Sana.

“Poor sana, so sad. First let her become famous, then try and get some publicity from her. This is the problem - chappo anything galat bhi ho toh (print anything even if it is wrong),” he posted on Twitter.

Questioning the situation, he added: “Why would a girl kidnap a 15-year-old? FOr money? To get her married, at 4 p.m. in a populated area? Investigate the complainants. Kamaal hai yaar (It’s amazing).”

Showing his concern towards Sana, he then tweeted: “Obviously must be scared and running around and hiding. They (police) have an arrest warrant on her, 5 dharas, jail is not Big Boss` house dude. SAD.”

He believes Sana has been framed in the controversy.

“Obviously those people must have some ulterior motives. Worked with her on ‘Bigg Boss’, you have seen her for three months every day. What do you think,” he added.