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BCCI charge makers Rs. 40 lakhs for Dhoni footage in film?

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The Indian cricket board (BCCI) reportedly charged the makers of ‘MS Dhoni – The Untold Story’ close to Rs. 40 lakhs to use footage of the popular cricketer in their film.

Mid-Day reports that the film will feature original footage of the Indian cricket captain, with Sushant Singh Rajput’s face pasted in close-ups.

DIrector Neeraj Pandey told the publication, ���I am not aware of the amount that Fox (studio on board) has paid the BCCI. The producers of the movie have paid as per the footage rate card of the BCCI and no discount was given.�۝

‘MS Dhoni – The Untold Story’ hits cinemas on 30th September 2016.