Aseem Merchant defends his film stating that his film ‘67 days’ is on Prakash jaju who was ex- secretary to Bollywood actress Priyanka chopra. It was rumoured that aseem used to date priyanka during her modeling days.
 
"It is jaju's experiences in Bollywood and will cover the entire entertainment industry. I respect and admire Priyanka. In no way am I trying to malign or hurt her. As a producer I am only trying to make a realistic film," he added
 
According to the sources Prakash Jaju is a small time finance broker for the Film Industry. He approached Priyanka through Akshay Management Company in February 2001 to work as a Secretary, and a formal agreement between Priyanka Chopra and Akshay Management Services was signed on 15th February, 2001 at Mumbai. 
 
Prakash Jaju, who in his desperate attempt to gain the limelight by raking up an unnecessary controversy regarding some payments due to him from Priyanka Chopra.