Discussion of the aspiring actor's history circulated online after the cast-reveal on Aug. 31.
\n\nImage from JTeamSG and Kiki Darling's Instagram accounts
\n\nKiki Darling's role in the upcoming "Ah Boys to Firefighters" movie will be recast following the production team's discovery that he had previously been convicted of sexual assault.
\n\nThe 24-year-old, whose real name is Hari Kishen Balakrishnan, was unveiled on Aug. 31 as one of the leading men in Jack Neo's latest film.
\n\nAfter Hari's casting, news of his previous conviction circulated online.
\n\nA spokesperson from the production told Mothership that they had verified the news on Sep. 8.
\n\n"We were very surprised to hear about it," the spokesperson said.
\n\n"None of the production crew was aware of his previous conviction as none of the cast members had declared that they had any prior convictions."
\n\nAfter discussions, Hari decided to resign from his role.
\n\nThe spokesperson said the actor understood the "potential risks" to the production if he were to continue as one of the movie's main characters.
\n\nCNA reported in September 2021 that Hari — then aged 20 — pleaded guility to committing sexual assault on a 23-year-old male friend after a night of drinking.
\n\nIn the…
Original source: https://mothership.sg/
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