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Aidrita Ray slapped: Aindrita Ray slapped by director Nagathalli Chandrashekhar. Aindrita Ray, one of the most popular and rising star of Kannada films was reportedly slapped so hard by film director Nagathahalli Chandrashekhar that she was left injured. Well, the film shooting was in Macau and Honk Kong which turned out to be a nightmare trip for Aindrita Ray. The actress was on the sets shooting for the movie Nooru Janmakku when the incident happened.

She told ” I was shooting onboard the Star cruise near Hing kong, where we just had a few scenes left. we were running ahead of schedule. I was getting my make up done for a shot when Nagathihalli sir, who always wanted to be infront of his eyes, called on me. Who knew that the next 10 minutes would change so much in my life?” Aindrita is currently nursing an injured ear due to the hard slap she got.

“It all happened so quickly.He lost his temper because Iwas delayed by a few minutes! I usually stand at a distance from him because he is very physical when he is talking. He came too close and I happened to nudge him on reflex.The next moment, a heavy blow landed on my face and my ear was bleeding.I retaliated verbally and he tried hitting me again, but the crew whisked me way. It has been four days and I still can’t hear properly,”she complains.Aindrita has already filed a complaint to Artistes’ Association and also complained to Producers’ Association.

Meanwhile Chandrashekhar termed Ray’s allegations baseless and fabricated. He even went to the extent of giving it a parochial twist to the scandal, saying that by making allegations against him, Ray had “no respect for Kannadigas” and that “Kannadigas will never forgive her”.

Defending himself, Chandrashekhar said he was “deeply hurt” by Ray’s statements. “I have never behaved in an objectionable way with any heroin so far. Ray troubled all of us by arriving late to the sets. I tolerated her beyond my capacity.”

According to sources, the last day of shooting was scheduled for 9 am, Hong Kong time. But Ray turned up at 11 am. Chandrashekhar objected to Ray’s late appearance and questioned her. An argument followed between the two as the rest of film crew watched the “on set” drama.