'Sridevi Bungalow' makers assured me there's no connection between Sridevi and film: Arbaaz

Arbaaz Khan said he initially had concerns about starring in "Sridevi Bungalow" as the subject of the film appeared to be linked with superstar Sridevi's death.

The film features Priya Varrier in the title role, while Arbaaz will be seen in a guest appearance portraying the part of a Bollywood actor.

"Sridevi Bungalow" was mired into controversy as the plot line of the film seemed to make a reference to Sridevi's demise. The last shot of the trailer ends with Priya's character dying in a bathtub.

Sridevi, aged 53, died of accidental drowning in her hotel room's bathtub in Dubai in February 2018. The late actor's husband-producer Boney Kapoor had issued a legal notice to the makers of the film earlier this year.

Asked about the film's run-in with controversy, Arbaaz said, "When they offered me the film, I'd asked them if it has anything to do with the unfortunate incident with Sridevi ji and they denied it completely.

"They said the story has no relevance with her and that they had registered the story and the title of the film long back."