Mumbai: He takes pride in saying that he gave some of his biggest hits with new directors and even today Bollywood star Akshay Kumar feels there is not much risk involved in working with debutants. "I have given some of my best films with new directors - Abbas-Mustan in 'Khiladi', Guddu Dhanoa in 'Elaan' and Naresh Malhotra in 'Yeh Dillagi'... - there is a long list of newcomers I have...
01:28 PM, May 01, 2012
New Delhi: Director Sajid Khan hits hattrick with 'Housefull 2: The Dirty Dozen', which has grossed Rs 72 crore worldwide and become the second biggest opening of the year after 'Agneepath', which earned Rs 75 crore. Released Friday, the film, co-produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, grossed Rs 57 crore in India and Rs 15 crore overseas so far. "Despite releasing during the IPL cricket frenzy, 'Housefull 2' has opened well...
04:46 PM, Apr 14, 2012
New Delhi: Director Sajid Khan hits hattrick with 'Housefull 2: The Dirty Dozen', which has grossed Rs 72 crore worldwide and become the second biggest opening of the year after 'Agneepath', which earned Rs.75 crore. Released Friday, the film, co-produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, grossed Rs 57 crore in India and Rs 15 crore overseas so far. "Despite releasing during the IPL cricket frenzy, 'Housefull 2' has opened well in...
06:05 PM, Apr 13, 2012
New Delhi: Sajid Khan's last venture 'Housefull' was a commercial success despite being criticized for slapstick humour. He has come up with a bigger star cast in 'Housefull 2'. The film stars Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Riteish Deshmukh, Shreyas Talpade, Asin, Mithun and Rishi Kapoor in pivotal roles. The music of the film has created a good buzz and the promotional team of 'Housefull 2' has left no stone unturned...
10:23 AM, Apr 06, 2012
Mumbai: Asin Thottumkal burst into Bollywood with her role as the effervescent Kalpana in Aamir Khan's 2008 blockbuster 'Ghajini'. 'Ready' with Salman Khan was also a hit and Asin now joins an ensemble cast for Sajid Khan's 'Housefull 2', which opens in cinemas on Friday. Asin spoke to Reuters about working in a film with such a large cast, Bollywood's sense of humour and working in south Indian films. Q:...
12:52 PM, Apr 05, 2012
Singapore: Director Sajid Khan plans to expand the cast in his next film 'Housefull 3', a follow up to the multi-starrer 'Housefull 2', which held its world premiere here. "More and more actors and co-stars will join us in part three," he said, referring to the next picture plans at a press conference held at the Resort World Sentosa before the premiere. "I have made a lot of friends while...
12:29 PM, Apr 04, 2012
New Delhi: Fun, frolic and laughter, filmmaker Sajid Khan returns with all this in his 'Housefull 2-The Dirty Dozen'. It promises to take the audience on a laughter ride when the film hits the screens Friday. The director, who claims to make films from audience's point of views, has teamed up with Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh, known for their comic timing. And to spice up the cast, he also...
06:03 PM, Apr 02, 2012
New Delhi: Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has filed a case against the makers of 'Housefull 2' in the Bombay High Court. The case has been filed against T-Series head honcho Bhushan Kumar, music composers Sajid-Wajid and producer Sajid Nadiadwala for allegedly lifting a tune from Bhattacharya's album 'Tere Bina' that released about a decade ago. According to Abhijeet, the song 'Do You Know' in 'Housefull 2', has the same theme melody...
05:03 PM, Apr 02, 2012
Mumbai: 'Housefull 2' is yet to release but director Sajid Khan has already planned a third film in the series. 'Housefull 2' is a sequel to his 2010 hit comic caper. The sequel features actors from the original film, like Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh, along with new additions John Abraham, Asin, Jacqueline Fernandez, Zarine Khan, Shazahn Padamsee and Shreyas Talpade. "April is the month when exams get over and...
12:22 PM, Apr 01, 2012
Mumbai: Director Sajid Khan, whose third directorial venture 'Housefull 2' is ready to hit the screens, says he is confident the film will be a blockbuster as he makes films by placing himself in the audience's seat. "Only a good film will work. If my film is not good then it will not work beyond Monday. But I can say it with a lot of confidence that this film ('Housefull...
04:35 PM, Mar 31, 2012
Mumbai: Bollywood filmmakers have put up a brave act this year by lining up a string of big and small budget films for release in the next two months even as the cricket fever kicks off from April 4 with IPL season 5. This year, films which will face the IPL, mainly include Sajid Khan's multi starrer comic caper, 'Housefull 2' (April 6), actor John Abraham's maiden home production 'Vicky...
01:05 PM, Mar 31, 2012
Mumbai: Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, who has spent more than three decades in the film industry, feels that movie promotions should not go over the top. "Promotions are required but over the top promotions are not required. It is necessary to tell people that a film is releasing. In our times we used to say that so-and-so film is coming through posters and today through you all (media), things have...
02:33 PM, Mar 29, 2012
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