The glitzy entertainment awards gala that took place in the city last weekend apparently had its fair share of the ugly as well. According to our sources there was a huge spat between Maryam Zakaria, Shakti Mohan and Mumait Khan that led to some last-minute changes in the show's schedule.
A source says, `Maryam along with Shakti and Mumait were to perform at the event. However, at the last minute the latter two were replaced with item girls Scarlet Mellish and Claudia Ciesla.` Apparently it was because Maryam was given a central position on the stage to perform and the other two felt left out. They had an argument and the duo backed out.
However, Mumait denies the incident and says, `I was shooting in Hyderabad. When I came to Mumbai to rehearse for the event, I had a ligament problem that aggravated. I went for the rehearsal too but I just could not dance. I informed the organisers and opted out. I don't know why Shakti quit the show.`
Another source points out, `Shakti and Mumait informed the organisers two days in advance about not doing the show. Only after that were Claudia and Scarlet approached.`
Shakti however maintains that spat or not, she remains great friends with Maryam and Mumait. `There was no argument as such. Creative differences crop up in our industry due to which our act didn't work out. I am looking forward to performing with them sometime in the future.` The show's organisers refused to comment on the matter.
