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Neil Nitin Mukesh Quits Show Over Bounced Checks
24 Feb
Summary
- Actor quit as brand ambassador due to non-payment of dues.
- Three cheques issued by organizers bounced, causing distrust.
- Legal action will be taken to resolve the payment dispute.
Neil Nitin Mukesh has ended his association with the music reality show The Universal Idol, citing significant payment issues. The actor announced his resignation as brand ambassador, stating that multiple attempts to resolve the matter with the organizers proved futile.
Mukesh revealed that three cheques provided by HMC Events, the organizing firm, were returned unpaid. He described this as a serious breach of trust and commitment, leading him to withdraw all current and future ties with the show, its founder Shakeel Hassan, and their associates.
The Universal Idol is promoted as an international singing competition discovering global talents. Auditions were held across 13 countries. The show is organized by Dubai-based HMC Events LLC.
Neil Nitin Mukesh, known for his roles in films like Johnny Gaddaar and Saaho, last appeared in the 2025 thriller Ek Chatur Naar. He indicated plans to take legal recourse to address the financial dispute.
