Approval of Salim-Javed must for 'Zanjeer' remake, says Arbaaz Khan Mumbai: Actor Arbaaz Khan, whose father Salim co-scripted the film, feels that it's important to take the consent of all the people who were part of the original while remaking a movie.

The remake of the Amitabh Bachchan starrer has been in news regarding copyright and royalty issues. Both - Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar -- who scripted the original, have been fighting for the intellectual rights of the new version.

"It's important to take consent while making a remake and more so if the person has the rights of the film. There are times when writers either relinquish or give out their rights. In this ('Zanjeer') case the remake rights were with dad and Javed saheb... so if this film had to be made so at least their approval should have been taken," Arbaaz told PTI.

"They should have been taken into consideration and then the film should have been made," he said....more    
12:14 PM, Apr 23, 2013

Arbaaz Khan: I can take jokes on myself
by IANS
Mumbai: Mostly seen in serious or grey roles in films like 'Fashion' and 'Hulchul', Arbaaz Khan will now be seen as a judge on the 16th season of 'Comedy Circus'. He is confident that he can take jokes on himself as he has a good sense of humour. On the show, the participants do not spare any one and are often seen taking a potshot at Archana Puran Singh, who...  
02:34 PM, Apr 18, 2013

Arbaaz ready to face personal jokes on 'Comedy Circus'
by IANS
Mumbai: "At times jokes will be cracked on my personality or work and I am prepared for all that," says actor-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan who will join Archana Puran Singh as co-judge on the new season of comedy show 'Comedy Circus'. He is replacing his younger brother Sohail. "At times jokes will be cracked on my personality, work, or personal life and I am prepared for all that. I just hope...  
04:43 PM, Apr 17, 2013

Arbaaz Khan wants to make films besides 'Dabangg' series Mumbai: Actor-turned-director Arbaaz Khan intends to take the 'Dabangg' franchise ahead but would like to direct and produce other films as well. Arbaaz turned producer with 'Dabangg' in 2010 and the second instalment 'Dabangg 2' (2012) saw him directing as well producing the film. Now he is keen to take the series ahead. "It ('Dabangg') has the potential to go forward and there is good likelihood that it will. But...  
11:20 AM, Apr 17, 2013

A first for Salman Khan; 'Mental' not releasing on Eid?
by IANS
Mumbai: Actor Salman Khan, who has been locking Eid for the past four years to release his films, won't have any outing this year. The superstar's younger brother Arbaaz says there are plenty of interesting dates to choose from and no need to do a rush job on 'Mental'. Since 2009, every year Salman had a release on Eid. It started with 'Wanted', followed by 'Dabangg' in 2010, 'Bodyguard' in...  
10:20 AM, Apr 17, 2013

Want to make films besides 'Dabangg' series: Arbaaz Khan Mumbai: Actor-turned-director Arbaaz Khan intends to take the 'Dabangg' franchise ahead but would like to direct and produce other films as well. Arbaaz turned producer with 'Dabangg' in 2010 and the second instalment 'Dabangg 2' (2012) saw him directing as well producing the film. Now he is keen to take the series ahead. "It ('Dabangg') has the potential to go forward and there is good likelihood that it will. But...  
03:56 PM, Apr 16, 2013

Salman not doing any item number in Sohail's next
by IANS
None of Sohail Khan's directorial ventures have featured an item song. He denies any such song in his next as well. ...  
12:57 PM, Mar 17, 2013

Salman's 'Dabangg 2' crosses the Rs 100 cr mark 'Dabangg 2' has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark. The film has achieved this success in just six days. ...  
04:59 PM, Dec 27, 2012

Happy b'day Salman: Watch the star's 'Ready' here The gap between Salman Khan and his competitors has widened a lot in 2012. Currently, he is leading the number race. ...  
10:53 AM, Dec 27, 2012

'Dabangg 2' set to cross the Rs 100 crore mark With this speed, 'Dabangg 2' is likely to cross the Rs 100 cr mark in just one week. ...  
03:55 PM, Dec 26, 2012

'Dabangg 2' makes Rs 64 crore over the weekend Salman 'Chulbul Pandey' Khan's 'Dabangg 2' had a fantastic weekend outing, making Rs 64 crore nett, said film trade analyst Taran Adarsh. He said the Sunday business saw a major jump in trade. ...  
12:07 PM, Dec 24, 2012

'Dabangg 2' going strong, spells profit for all
by IANS
The Salman Khan-starrer opened with a record-breaking collection of Rs 21.10 crore on the first day. ...  
04:39 PM, Dec 23, 2012

Salman Khan's 'Dabangg 2' gets a record opening
by IANS
'Dabangg 2', starring Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha, opened across 2,500 screens against 1,800 for 'Dabangg'. ...  
10:47 AM, Dec 23, 2012

'Dabangg 2' earns Rs 21.10 cr on the first day Arbaaz Khan's directorial debut 'Dabangg 2' has opened to mainly positive reviews. ...  
01:37 PM, Dec 22, 2012

Dabangg 2: Sohail wants the film to succeed for Arbaaz
by IANS
Actor and filmmaker Sohail Khan is hopeful for 'Dabangg 2' and wants that the film, which has come out Friday, to turn out to be a big release for his brother Arbaaz Khan, who debuts as a director with the action comedy. "We are hopeful, but, ultimately, it's the audience's verdict. Arbaaz Bhai has worked very hard," said the youngest of the Khan brothers, adding that the debutant director has...  
05:14 PM, Dec 21, 2012