Get ready for a Dhamakedar Family Entertainer as Bollywood’s biggest ensemble star cast unites for the highly-anticipated blockbuster, ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ directed by Ahmed Khan. This exciting addition to the ‘Welcome’ franchise holds a special place in Bollywood as a family entertainer. Backed by leading content studio Jio Studios and producer Firoz A Nadiadwala’s ‘Base Industries Group.
‘Welcome To The Jungle’ is also set to make history by introducing one of its kind announcements in Bollywood, an ‘A cappella’, uniting 24 actors in a groundbreaking musical video beautifully orchestrated by Meet Brothers.
Both the cast and crew exude enthusiasm regarding their participation in the special “A cappella video” shared by the makers. Leading the ensemble is the versatile actor Akshay Kumar, renowned for his acting prowess and impeccable comic timing.
Joining him is a stellar group of talents, including Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever,...
‘Welcome To The Jungle’ is also set to make history by introducing one of its kind announcements in Bollywood, an ‘A cappella’, uniting 24 actors in a groundbreaking musical video beautifully orchestrated by Meet Brothers.
Both the cast and crew exude enthusiasm regarding their participation in the special “A cappella video” shared by the makers. Leading the ensemble is the versatile actor Akshay Kumar, renowned for his acting prowess and impeccable comic timing.
Joining him is a stellar group of talents, including Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever,...
- 9/9/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Welcome 3, the third instalment of the hit comedy franchise Welcome, is all set to roll in the second half of 2022. The film will feature the return of Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar and Paresh Rawal in their iconic roles, along with some new additions to the star cast. According to sources, Jacqueline Fernandez and Disha Patani have joined Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi in the film, which will be directed by a new director.
The actors along with the director and producer Firoz Nadiadwala did a photoshoot last week at Empire Studio to announce the film. The photoshoot was kept under wraps to maintain the surprise element for the fans. The film will be an action-comedy with a lot of twists and turns. The makers are planning to shoot the film in exotic locations like New York, Dubai and London.
Welcome Back Trailer
Welcome 3 will mark the...
The actors along with the director and producer Firoz Nadiadwala did a photoshoot last week at Empire Studio to announce the film. The photoshoot was kept under wraps to maintain the surprise element for the fans. The film will be an action-comedy with a lot of twists and turns. The makers are planning to shoot the film in exotic locations like New York, Dubai and London.
Welcome Back Trailer
Welcome 3 will mark the...
- 8/8/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
The Welcome franchise is one of the most popular comedy series in Bollywood, featuring the hilarious antics of Uday Shetty and Majnu Bhai, played by Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor respectively.
The first two films, Welcome (2007) and Welcome Back (2015), also starred Akshay Kumar as Rajiv, the love interest of Uday’s sister. However, fans of the franchise might be in for a surprise as the producer Firoz Nadiadwala is planning to revamp the cast for the third installment.
Munnabhai Mbbs Scene
According to a report by Pinkvilla, Nadiadwala has roped in Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi to replace Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor as the notorious gangsters in Welcome 3. The duo, who are best known for their iconic roles as Munna Bhai and Circuit in the Munna Bhai Mbbs series, will join Akshay Kumar in the upcoming comedy caper. The report also states that the script of the film is...
The first two films, Welcome (2007) and Welcome Back (2015), also starred Akshay Kumar as Rajiv, the love interest of Uday’s sister. However, fans of the franchise might be in for a surprise as the producer Firoz Nadiadwala is planning to revamp the cast for the third installment.
Munnabhai Mbbs Scene
According to a report by Pinkvilla, Nadiadwala has roped in Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi to replace Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor as the notorious gangsters in Welcome 3. The duo, who are best known for their iconic roles as Munna Bhai and Circuit in the Munna Bhai Mbbs series, will join Akshay Kumar in the upcoming comedy caper. The report also states that the script of the film is...
- 7/27/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who did not have a very successful year at the movies, may well be returning to the ‘Hera Pheri’ universe. Earlier, it was widely reported in the media that the superstar had left the franchise after the film’s producer, and he could not reach a common ground.
Following Akshay’s exit, Kartik Aaryan, who delivered superhit ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ earlier this year, was brought into the film – a development which was confirmed by the film’s very own Babu bhaiyya – Paresh Rawal on Twitter.
The development led to a huge uproar on social media and rightly so because the franchise is one of the pillars of Hindi cinema in the comedy genre.
As per a media report, the film’s producer Firoz Nadiadwala has re-initiated the conversations with Akshay Kumar, who recently graced the Red Sea International Film Festival.
The producer agreed that Akshay’s character...
Following Akshay’s exit, Kartik Aaryan, who delivered superhit ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ earlier this year, was brought into the film – a development which was confirmed by the film’s very own Babu bhaiyya – Paresh Rawal on Twitter.
The development led to a huge uproar on social media and rightly so because the franchise is one of the pillars of Hindi cinema in the comedy genre.
As per a media report, the film’s producer Firoz Nadiadwala has re-initiated the conversations with Akshay Kumar, who recently graced the Red Sea International Film Festival.
The producer agreed that Akshay’s character...
- 12/5/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Nov 22 (Ians) A Mumbai special court on Sunday sent in judicial custody till December 4 comedienne Bharti Singh and her husband Harsh Limbachiya, who were arrested in a drugs seizure and consumption case filed by the Narcotics Control Bureau (Ncb).
Shortly after the court order, the couple's lawyer Ayaz Khan filed bail applications that will be taken up for hearing on Monday.
While Bharti was arrested late on Saturday, Harsh was nabbed early Sunday morning by the Ncb in the wake of raids at their home and office in Andheri West which led to alleged seizure of 86.50 gm of marijuana or 'ganja'.
The Ncb has invoked Sections of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances pertaining to possession of small quantities of restricted drugs and their consumption.
The arrests that shocked the entertainment circles came after they were named by two peddlers arrested from Khar-Danda early on Saturday, according to the Ncb.
Shortly after the court order, the couple's lawyer Ayaz Khan filed bail applications that will be taken up for hearing on Monday.
While Bharti was arrested late on Saturday, Harsh was nabbed early Sunday morning by the Ncb in the wake of raids at their home and office in Andheri West which led to alleged seizure of 86.50 gm of marijuana or 'ganja'.
The Ncb has invoked Sections of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances pertaining to possession of small quantities of restricted drugs and their consumption.
The arrests that shocked the entertainment circles came after they were named by two peddlers arrested from Khar-Danda early on Saturday, according to the Ncb.
- 11/22/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
In a major development, the Narcotics Control Bureau (Ncb) arrested popular comedian Bharti Singh for alleged possession and consumption of banned drugs, after her home and office were raided this morning, a top official said here late on Saturday.
"We have arrested Bharti Singh and found a little over 86 gms of marijuana from her. Her husband Harsh Limbachiya is currently being interrogated by Ncb. We shall update on further developments later," Ncb Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede told Ians.
Around 86.50 gms of banned drug (marijuana), which is said to be of commercial quantity, was recovered from their home and office during the raids and the duo has reportedly confessed to consuming drugs.
The Ncb zeroed in on the comedian-couple after a couple of drug peddlers were arrested in an ongoing action early this morning who revealed the names of Bharti and Harsh.
The Ncb raided a location in Khar-Danda, a coastal area in Khar suburb,...
"We have arrested Bharti Singh and found a little over 86 gms of marijuana from her. Her husband Harsh Limbachiya is currently being interrogated by Ncb. We shall update on further developments later," Ncb Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede told Ians.
Around 86.50 gms of banned drug (marijuana), which is said to be of commercial quantity, was recovered from their home and office during the raids and the duo has reportedly confessed to consuming drugs.
The Ncb zeroed in on the comedian-couple after a couple of drug peddlers were arrested in an ongoing action early this morning who revealed the names of Bharti and Harsh.
The Ncb raided a location in Khar-Danda, a coastal area in Khar suburb,...
- 11/21/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Nov 21 (Ians) Continuing its swoop on the entertainment industry, the Narcotics Control Bureau (Ncb) on Saturday raided the homes of comedienne Bharati Singh and her husband Harsh Limbachiya, official sources said.
The Ncb is understood to have recovered an unspecified quantity of Ganja in the raids led by Deputy Director Sameer Wankhede after a drug peddler revealed their names.
Later, Bharti and Harsh were detained and taken for investigations to the Ncb offices in south Mumbai in separate vehicles where they were being questioned.
On reaching the Ncb offices, Bharti Singh briefly told mediapersons that they had been "called for some questioning".
Earlier this morning, the Ncb teams landed at their premises in Andheri, Lokhandwala Complex and Versova areas and carried out search operations.
Comedienne Bharti and Harsh are noted comedians, television personalities hosting programmes, appearing in reality shows or serials.
The latest action is part of the ongoing...
The Ncb is understood to have recovered an unspecified quantity of Ganja in the raids led by Deputy Director Sameer Wankhede after a drug peddler revealed their names.
Later, Bharti and Harsh were detained and taken for investigations to the Ncb offices in south Mumbai in separate vehicles where they were being questioned.
On reaching the Ncb offices, Bharti Singh briefly told mediapersons that they had been "called for some questioning".
Earlier this morning, the Ncb teams landed at their premises in Andheri, Lokhandwala Complex and Versova areas and carried out search operations.
Comedienne Bharti and Harsh are noted comedians, television personalities hosting programmes, appearing in reality shows or serials.
The latest action is part of the ongoing...
- 11/21/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Nov 13 (Ians) Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal's troubles mounted as the Narcotics Control Bureau (Ncb) grilled him for nearly 7 hours even as his Australian friend Paul Bartel was arrested in a drug related case investigation, official sources said here on Friday.
Bartel was reportedly in regular contact with Agisialos Demetriades, an alleged drug peddler, arrested by Ncb in Oct., and the brother of Gabriella Demetriades, the live-in partner of Rampal.
An architect living in Bandra, Bartel was questioned by Ncb on Thursday and early Friday placed under arrest in the same case in which Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty and at least 20 others have been arrested in the past three months of Ncb probe.
Since around noon, Rampal was grilled by the Ncb, after his girlfriend Gabriella was questioned for more than 12 hours spread over Wednesday-Thursday, while Bartel was quizzed on Thursday and arrested this morning.
Among other things, Rampal,...
Bartel was reportedly in regular contact with Agisialos Demetriades, an alleged drug peddler, arrested by Ncb in Oct., and the brother of Gabriella Demetriades, the live-in partner of Rampal.
An architect living in Bandra, Bartel was questioned by Ncb on Thursday and early Friday placed under arrest in the same case in which Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty and at least 20 others have been arrested in the past three months of Ncb probe.
Since around noon, Rampal was grilled by the Ncb, after his girlfriend Gabriella was questioned for more than 12 hours spread over Wednesday-Thursday, while Bartel was quizzed on Thursday and arrested this morning.
Among other things, Rampal,...
- 11/13/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Nov 13 (Ians) Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal on Friday arrived at the Narcotics Control Bureau (Ncb) for questioning in connection with a drugs related case, sources said.
Rampal, who was summoned for questioning in a drugs case arrived at the Ncb office around 11.10 a.m.
He will be questioned about his contacts with drug peddlers and the drug usage, sources said.
The summons to Rampal came in the wake of his South African model girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades's questioning for 12 hours on two consecutive days on Wednesday and Thursday as part of the Ncb's ongoing investigation into the Bollywood-drugs mafia nexus which is under a scanner since the past three months.
Her brother, Agisialos Demetriades was arrested by the Ncb on October 19 in a drugs-related case.
The development comes four days after Rampal's house was raided by the Ncb sleuths.
The developments this week started with the Sunday raid at...
Rampal, who was summoned for questioning in a drugs case arrived at the Ncb office around 11.10 a.m.
He will be questioned about his contacts with drug peddlers and the drug usage, sources said.
The summons to Rampal came in the wake of his South African model girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades's questioning for 12 hours on two consecutive days on Wednesday and Thursday as part of the Ncb's ongoing investigation into the Bollywood-drugs mafia nexus which is under a scanner since the past three months.
Her brother, Agisialos Demetriades was arrested by the Ncb on October 19 in a drugs-related case.
The development comes four days after Rampal's house was raided by the Ncb sleuths.
The developments this week started with the Sunday raid at...
- 11/13/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Nov 12 (Ians) As part of its ongoing crackdown on Bollywood-drugs mafia links, the Narcotics Control Bureau (Ncb) questioned South African model Gabriella Demetriades, a girlfriend of actor Arjun Rampal, for the second consecutive day on Thursday, officials said.
Gabriella, 33, was questioned for over six hours on Wednesday also by the central agency officials.
Gabriella arrived at the Ncb office here in the morning. The Ncb had raided the house of Rampal on Monday.
Rampal has also been summoned by the Ncb for questioning since Gabriella's brother Agisialos Demetriades was arrested in a drugs-related case on October 19.
The developments this week started with the Sunday raid at the home of veteran Bollywood filmmaker Firoz Nadiadwala's in Juhu and the arrest of his wife Shabana, who was granted bail on Monday.
The ongoing action is part of the Ncb's investigations in the past three months to unravel the Bollywood-drug mafia...
Gabriella, 33, was questioned for over six hours on Wednesday also by the central agency officials.
Gabriella arrived at the Ncb office here in the morning. The Ncb had raided the house of Rampal on Monday.
Rampal has also been summoned by the Ncb for questioning since Gabriella's brother Agisialos Demetriades was arrested in a drugs-related case on October 19.
The developments this week started with the Sunday raid at the home of veteran Bollywood filmmaker Firoz Nadiadwala's in Juhu and the arrest of his wife Shabana, who was granted bail on Monday.
The ongoing action is part of the Ncb's investigations in the past three months to unravel the Bollywood-drug mafia...
- 11/12/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Nov 9 (Ians) Continuing the crackdown on Bollywood, the Narotics Control Bureau (Ncb) on Monday raided the Bandra home of Bollywood model-actor Arjun Rampal and has summoned him for investigations on Wednesday, while prominent filmmaker Firoz Nadiadwala recorded his statement with the agency, official sources said.
In the raids lasting several hours, the Ncb has seized laptops, mobile phone, tablets and certain documents besides questioning Rampal's driver.
The development came nearly a month after the Ncb has nabbed a South African national Agisilaos Demetriades - the brother of Rampal's girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades - from Lonavala (Pune).
The Ncb contended that Demetriades was part of a larger drug syndicate operating in Bollywood, which is the subject of intense probe after the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput on June 14.
Demetriades is allegedly a drug supplier to drug peddlers who were said to be in contact with Rajput and others like his...
In the raids lasting several hours, the Ncb has seized laptops, mobile phone, tablets and certain documents besides questioning Rampal's driver.
The development came nearly a month after the Ncb has nabbed a South African national Agisilaos Demetriades - the brother of Rampal's girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades - from Lonavala (Pune).
The Ncb contended that Demetriades was part of a larger drug syndicate operating in Bollywood, which is the subject of intense probe after the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput on June 14.
Demetriades is allegedly a drug supplier to drug peddlers who were said to be in contact with Rajput and others like his...
- 11/9/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Bollywood Ncb sleuths raided the actor's house in Bandra on Monday morning. PTIThe Narcotics Control Bureau (Ncb) on Monday carried out a search at the residence of actor Arjun Rampal here as part of it probe into alleged drug use in Bollywood and also asked him to appear before the agency on November 11, a police official said. Electronic gadgets were seized during the search at the house of the 47-year-old actor in suburban Mumbai, he said. According to Ncb sources, summons was also issued to Rampal, asking him to appear before the drug law enforcement agency on November 11. The search at the residence of the model-turned-actor came a day after the Ncb arrested Bollywood producer Firoz Nadiadwala's wife after ganja was allegedly found at their residence in suburban Juhu. In October, Arjun Rampal’s girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades’ brother, Agisialos Demetriades, was arrested by the Ncb. he Ncb has said...
- 11/9/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
Mumbai, Nov 8 (Ians) Carrying forward its crackdown on the Bollywood-drug mafia links, the Narcotics Control Bureau (Ncb) raided the home of well-known film producer Firoz A. Nadiadwala and seized drugs worth around Rs 3.59 lakh, an official said here on Sunday.
The Ncb has also arrested Nadiadwala's wife Shabana Saeed, besides three other drug peddlers in the operation conducted at different places in the city and in Thane during the day.
It seized 717.1 gms ganja, 74.1 gms charas and 95.1 gms MD (commercial quantity), worth Rs.3.59 lakh from Nadiadwala's home in Juhu and another location.
Besides another 10 gms of ganja was recovered from another accused Wahid A. Kadir Shaikh, alias Sultan.
Saeed's statement was recorded after which she was placed under arrest, said the Ncb official.
There was speculation that Firoz Nadiadwala is likely to be summoned for interrogation, but there was no confirmation from the officials.
The operation is part of the...
The Ncb has also arrested Nadiadwala's wife Shabana Saeed, besides three other drug peddlers in the operation conducted at different places in the city and in Thane during the day.
It seized 717.1 gms ganja, 74.1 gms charas and 95.1 gms MD (commercial quantity), worth Rs.3.59 lakh from Nadiadwala's home in Juhu and another location.
Besides another 10 gms of ganja was recovered from another accused Wahid A. Kadir Shaikh, alias Sultan.
Saeed's statement was recorded after which she was placed under arrest, said the Ncb official.
There was speculation that Firoz Nadiadwala is likely to be summoned for interrogation, but there was no confirmation from the officials.
The operation is part of the...
- 11/8/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Welcome 3 will be announced soon by its makers director Anees Bazmee and producer Firoz Nadiadwala despite their tiff at the time Welcome 2 was being made. Our well placed source in the industry has claimed that both Nadiadwala and Bazmee are ready to make the film only because Anil Kapoor has intervened again and convinced them to do so! Welcome 3 will officially be announced anytime this year.
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- 4/1/2018
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Neeraj Vora, the man who made us laugh on screen and off it too, is no more. The actor-writer passed away early morning on Thursday, December 14. Producer Firoz Nadiadwala, who had been looking after the ailing Vora for more than a year, was distraught as he expected him to recover fully. He said that he'll give a proper send-off with pooja and rituals. The cremation is at the Santacruz cremation at 4pm on December 14.
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- 12/14/2017
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
For all the flak and adverse press the producer Firoz Nadiadwala has received over the years, here is an absolute and unquestionable antidote. For the past one year he has been looking after all the medical expenses of comatose filmmaker Neeraj Vora who fell ill and was given up for almost-dead by the doctors untilRead More
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- 10/17/2017
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Producer Firoz Nadiadwala was recently caught in a controversy after his bodyguards got into a scuffle with a traffic cop in suburban Mumbai. After onlookers intervened into the matter, the cop was taken to the hospital and has now been discharged. It so happened that Nadiadwala’s wife and kids were waiting for their Mercedes toRead More
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- 12/16/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Reportedly, Firoz Nadiadwala was accused of a cheque bounce case by a Chennai based film financier followed by which, the producer has now been granted bail.
A petition was filed by a certain Mr. Nirmal Kumar Maheshwari under the section 138 in the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 alleging that Firoz failed to make the payment of Rs. 2.5 crores and due to lack of funds, the cheque bounced. Followed by the same, the magistrate from Saidapet, Chennai gave directions to the Juhu police officials last week to arrest producer Firoz Nadiadwala. Apparently, the producer had taken money from Maheshwari in 2013 to make a film which was eventually shelved. While he owed a sum of Rs. 5.4 crores which was to be repaid to Nirmal before the release of Welcome Back, the cheques that were recently given to the South financier bounced.
And now, senior inspector of Juhu police station, Sunil Ghosalkar who received the...
A petition was filed by a certain Mr. Nirmal Kumar Maheshwari under the section 138 in the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 alleging that Firoz failed to make the payment of Rs. 2.5 crores and due to lack of funds, the cheque bounced. Followed by the same, the magistrate from Saidapet, Chennai gave directions to the Juhu police officials last week to arrest producer Firoz Nadiadwala. Apparently, the producer had taken money from Maheshwari in 2013 to make a film which was eventually shelved. While he owed a sum of Rs. 5.4 crores which was to be repaid to Nirmal before the release of Welcome Back, the cheques that were recently given to the South financier bounced.
And now, senior inspector of Juhu police station, Sunil Ghosalkar who received the...
- 6/27/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham starrer Hera Pheri 3 seems to be in a soup. Producer of the film Firoz Nadiadwala, who also produced the previous John starrer Welcome Back, desires to make the third installment of this comedy franchise in an extravagant manner but it seems that the ongoing financial crunch is posing to be a huge hindrance. In a bid to fulfill his dreams of shooting the film overseas, we hear that Firoz Nadiadwala has even approached Reliance Entertainment to back his project while Eros is already backing the film. On the other hand, Reliance though has showed interest in the film, it is being said that they have their own set of conditions. They are planning to make it much more commercially viable wherein they have asked Firoz to shoot Hera Pheri 3 in India and will approve of the deal only if the film is completed on a committed budget.
- 3/10/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The monetary dispute regarding last year's blockbuster comedy Welcome Back between producer Firoz Nadiadwala and director Anees Bazmee has now reached a flash-point. The Federation Of Western India Cine Employees (Fwice) has issued a non-cooperation directive against Nadiadwala in the matter of the non-payment of dues. This means that unless the due money is paid to Bazmee and other technicians mentioned in the complaint (makeup artiste Bashrat Khan, cinematographer Kabir Lal and others) Nadiadwala cannot employ any artiste from the film industry to work in his film. The letter from the Fwice of which this writer has a copy states, "We are left with no option but to issue 'Non-cooperation directive' with immediate effect. If any member is found violating the said directive disciplinary action may be taken..."...
- 1/27/2016
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Namaste, Sat Sri Akaal, Assalamualaikum and welcome to My Christmas/New Year’s present to all you Bollywood fanatics. The 2015 countdown of the Top Grossing Films.
Now for the countdown. Bear in mind that this countdown is based on pure fact and figures. This is a countdown based on what you the viewer have voted for with your feet, as you the viewer have taken the time out from your lives to see these films in your droves. You may agree with some of them you may not agree with some of them – but come what may, these are your top ten grossers for 2015.
10. Gabbar is Back
Starring – Akshay Kumar, Shruti Hassan, Suman Talwar, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sunil Grover
Director – Krish
Producer – Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, Shabina Khan
Music – Chirantan Bhatt, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Manj Musik
Release Date – May 1st
Okay I will be honest. I was surprised...
Now for the countdown. Bear in mind that this countdown is based on pure fact and figures. This is a countdown based on what you the viewer have voted for with your feet, as you the viewer have taken the time out from your lives to see these films in your droves. You may agree with some of them you may not agree with some of them – but come what may, these are your top ten grossers for 2015.
10. Gabbar is Back
Starring – Akshay Kumar, Shruti Hassan, Suman Talwar, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sunil Grover
Director – Krish
Producer – Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, Shabina Khan
Music – Chirantan Bhatt, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Manj Musik
Release Date – May 1st
Okay I will be honest. I was surprised...
- 1/25/2016
- by Rima Bhatia
- Bollyspice
Stories of differences between director Neeraj Vora and leading man Abhishek Bachchan from the location of Hera Pheri 3 in Dubai filtered out last week. All rubbish, say sources close to Abhishek. According to reports, Abhishek Bachchan and Neeraj altercated over the film's script, or rather a lack of it. Says a source, "When he reached Dubai for shooting, Abhishek was appalled by the lack of script resources. He kept asking Neeraj for scenes and dialogues and would be given vague answers. After a point Abhishek who prides himself for being an organized actor just gave up, and shut down. He walked off the sets." When asked about this alleged showdown producer Firoz Nadiadwala had a hearty laugh. "Who is planting these outrageous stories? We are almost done with the shooting and we're releasing on August 12. Abhishek is doing this franchise Hera Pheri after Dhoom. And in any case, he is a very disciplined actor.
- 9/30/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Sadly, Akshay Kumar who is in many ways the mainstay of the Hera Pheri franchise is no longer part of it. The core cast for the new Hera Pheri film encores Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty. But instead of Akshay, the film features John Abraham. For those who may miss Akshay in this installment of Hera Pheri here is a good news. Two characters have been incorporated as homage to Akshay's character. Says producer Firoz Nadiadwala, "Akshay played the roguish and very popular character Raju in Hera Pheri. We have incorporated references in the dialogue to his character as gone missing. Writer-director Neeraj Vora has incorporated two characters named Raju who could have been played by Akshay. One is a character called Raju Khabri, a roguish police informer played by Abhishek Bachchan, and the other is Raju Duplicate played by John Abraham who makes a living by selling pirated copies of Bhojpuri films.
- 9/26/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
As expected, Hero started off well at the Box Office and had a good opening weekend that came up to 21 crore. This was on the same lines as Heropanti, another film with absolute newcomers, and also was the best of the year when it came to a film starring debutants. The collections did see a dip over the weekdays and though the film didn’t crash per se, a steady momentum would have held the cause.
As a result, the Nikhil Advani directed film currently stands at a little under the 31 crore mark.
The film can take solace from the fact that it has managed to surpass the lifetime collections of Nikhil’s last release D-Day [30 crore] within one week flat. Also, unlike numerous newcomer films that gets lost in the oblivion without much of a fight, this one – albeit being backed by Salman Khan and Eros – has managed to make...
As a result, the Nikhil Advani directed film currently stands at a little under the 31 crore mark.
The film can take solace from the fact that it has managed to surpass the lifetime collections of Nikhil’s last release D-Day [30 crore] within one week flat. Also, unlike numerous newcomer films that gets lost in the oblivion without much of a fight, this one – albeit being backed by Salman Khan and Eros – has managed to make...
- 9/18/2015
- by Joginder Tuteja
- Bollyspice
The ongoing skirmish between producer Firoz Nadiadwala and director Anees Bazmee has taken a new turn with Anees accusing Firoz of misrepresenting the truth about their monetary differences. Sounding deeply offended Anees hit out. "Everybody knows about Firozbhai's monetary battles with those who have worked with him. I am not the first director he has fought with for asking for my rightful fees." The director says money owed has been misrepresented by Firoz. "He claims he has paid me Rs. 9 crores already. That isn't true, and I've documented proof of it. The fact is, he agreed to pay me Rs 11.27 crores as my directorial fee. Out of this he actually paid me only Rs 6.64 crores. The money he owes me is Rs. 4.62 crores." Anees says he has voluntarily foregone Rs 2.62 crores. "And the rest, Rs 2 crores is still owed to me. Why doesn't he pay me at least this amount and clear my dues?...
- 9/17/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Director Anees Bazmee, the director of the popular ‘Welcome’ franchise, has said that he is yet to receive his full fee for directing ‘Welcome Back’ which released in theatres a couple of weeks ago.
The director accused producer Firoz Nadiadwala for not paying his dues, even though he gave three years of his life to the film and ensured a successful release.Read More...
The director accused producer Firoz Nadiadwala for not paying his dues, even though he gave three years of his life to the film and ensured a successful release.Read More...
- 9/15/2015
- by Indicine Team
- indicine
Have you ever wondered how many legends of Indian cinema are going to be featured on-screen and off in the upcoming comedy Welcome Back? Watch our latest behind-the-scenes special of ‘Welcome Back’ and get ready for a refreshing rendezvous!
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Welcome Back recently released in theaters with a huge expectations. The film got amazing response from all over and the box office performance was also great. It collected Rs. 51 crore in the first weekend in India and over 21 crore in overseas.
Welcome Back stars John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Shruti Haasan, Dimple Kapadia, Paresh Rawal, Naseeruddin Shah and Ankita Srivastava in pivotal roles. It is directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Firoz Nadiadwala.
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Welcome Back recently released in theaters with a huge expectations. The film got amazing response from all over and the box office performance was also great. It collected Rs. 51 crore in the first weekend in India and over 21 crore in overseas.
Welcome Back stars John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Shruti Haasan, Dimple Kapadia, Paresh Rawal, Naseeruddin Shah and Ankita Srivastava in pivotal roles. It is directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Firoz Nadiadwala.
The post Making Video: Say hello to the world of Welcome Back! appeared first on BollySpice.com.
- 9/7/2015
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
There has been much drama from behind the scenes to ensure that Anees Bazmee's Welcome Back makes it into theatres on Thursday. Apparently, the office of the censor board was opened at 10 pm on Monday night to see the final print and issue the censor certificate. Explaining the reason for the late-night high drama in the censor office, Pahlaj Nihalani the chairperson of the censor board says, "We had asked for a number of cuts when the film was shown to the Examining Committee on the August 26. After that we waited for the producers to come back to us with the cuts. They didn't return with the cuts until Monday August 31. I had to request my censor board members to assemble all of a sudden. We opened our offices at 10 pm to view the cuts and issue the certificate. Otherwise the release would have been delayed." Apparently, the post-production...
- 9/4/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
The frantic behind-the-scenes happenings could well be the plot for the next Anees Bazmee comedy. Welcome Back would have apparently been in a serious financial crisis stalling the release on September 4, if those monetarily affected did not decide to be magnanimous. Apparently, the producer Firoz Nadiadwala owes his director Anees Bazmee and leading man Anil Kapoor substantial amounts of remuneration for their work on Welcome Back. The two of them had decided to seek the permission of the film federations to stall the film's release until their dues were cleared. Says an informed source, "Firoz owes Anees Rs. 4 crores and Anil Kapoor Rs. 4-5 crores. Both demanded their dues be cleared before the film's release. However better sense prevailed with time. Anees and Anil decided to not obstruct the film's release for their dues. And now the film would be released on time." Apparently, Anees and Anil have not been paid their dues yet.
- 9/3/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Finally it would be D-Day for the team of Welcome Back. In news for a couple of years ever since the film went on floors, there have been talks around its release for a year now. However, now that it is all set to release this Friday, it is Big and with style. From its promo to marketing to publicity to release, no expense has been spared to make it come across as an event affair. With Firoz Nadiadwala and Eros coming together, the film has been pitched perfectly well.
What is further aiding the film in a big way is the franchise quotient. Even though it has been almost eight years since Welcome (2007) released, the film is still fresh in audience’s memory. Yes, Akshay Kumar doesn’t feature in the sequel, which is a factor that cannot be ignored, but with Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar continuing with...
What is further aiding the film in a big way is the franchise quotient. Even though it has been almost eight years since Welcome (2007) released, the film is still fresh in audience’s memory. Yes, Akshay Kumar doesn’t feature in the sequel, which is a factor that cannot be ignored, but with Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar continuing with...
- 9/2/2015
- by Joginder Tuteja
- Bollyspice
When Ajju Bhai becomes a pain in the neck, Majnu Bhai has no option but to take up arms! Check out the new dialogue promo from ‘Welcome Back’ featuring John Abraham and Anil Kapoor.
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Welcome Back is the sequel to 2007 comedy blockbuster ‘Welcome’. It stars John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Shruti Haasan, Dimple Kapadia, Paresh Rawal, Naseeruddin Shah and Ankita Srivastava in pivotal roles. Directed by Anees Bazmee and Produced by Firoz Nadiadwala & F. M. Khan, the film is looking for the release on September 4.
The post Video: ‘Anil Kapoor is ready to attack!’ Dialogue Promo from Welcome Back appeared first on BollySpice.com.
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Welcome Back is the sequel to 2007 comedy blockbuster ‘Welcome’. It stars John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Shruti Haasan, Dimple Kapadia, Paresh Rawal, Naseeruddin Shah and Ankita Srivastava in pivotal roles. Directed by Anees Bazmee and Produced by Firoz Nadiadwala & F. M. Khan, the film is looking for the release on September 4.
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- 8/22/2015
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Anees Bazmee’s sequel to 2007’s Welcome will screen in Dubai ahead of its worldwide release.
Welcome Back, the new comedy drama from director Anees Bazmee, is to receive its world premiere on Sept 2 in Dubai.
The premiere at Dubai’s Music Hall will be attended by cast and crew including producer Firoz Nadiadwala, cast members Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Shruti Haasan, and Nana Patekar, and musicians Meet Brothers and Mika Sing.
The film was mainly shot in Dubai in 2014. In December, the cast and crew attended the Dubai International Film Festival for an ‘in conversation’ session.
The feature is a sequel to 2007’s Welcome, which was also shot in Dubai and proved a hit both in India and internationally.
Welcome Back will receive a Gulf release on Sept 3 before its worldwide launch on Sept 4.
Welcome Back, the new comedy drama from director Anees Bazmee, is to receive its world premiere on Sept 2 in Dubai.
The premiere at Dubai’s Music Hall will be attended by cast and crew including producer Firoz Nadiadwala, cast members Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Shruti Haasan, and Nana Patekar, and musicians Meet Brothers and Mika Sing.
The film was mainly shot in Dubai in 2014. In December, the cast and crew attended the Dubai International Film Festival for an ‘in conversation’ session.
The feature is a sequel to 2007’s Welcome, which was also shot in Dubai and proved a hit both in India and internationally.
Welcome Back will receive a Gulf release on Sept 3 before its worldwide launch on Sept 4.
- 8/20/2015
- ScreenDaily
Here is presenting the exclusive second trailer of upcoming comedy film ‘Welcome Back’. The film is a sequel of 2007 superhit ‘Welcome’ and it stars John Abraham, Shruti Haasan, Anil Kapoor, Paresh Rawal and Nana Patekar.
The latest trailer of the film is hilarious with Nana, Anil and Paresh repeating their signature dialogues from the franchise. John looks amazing as Ajju Bhai and Shruti is so cute as Ranjna. Overall, we can bet you this movie is going to be another laugh riot.
Written and directed by Anees Bazmee, produced by Firoz Nadiadwala and distributed by Eros International, the film releases on 4th September in theaters.
The post Video: Welcome Back Second Trailer appeared first on BollySpice.com.
The latest trailer of the film is hilarious with Nana, Anil and Paresh repeating their signature dialogues from the franchise. John looks amazing as Ajju Bhai and Shruti is so cute as Ranjna. Overall, we can bet you this movie is going to be another laugh riot.
Written and directed by Anees Bazmee, produced by Firoz Nadiadwala and distributed by Eros International, the film releases on 4th September in theaters.
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- 7/31/2015
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Readers may recall about the ongoing financial issue between Furqan Khan (the co-producer of Welcome Back) and the producer Firoz Nadiadwala. The good news is that the financial tussle has been now 'called off' and the person to be credited for this peace making is none other than Anil Kapoor. What apparently happened is that much before Furqan Khan could take any legal action, Anil Kapoor, who stars in Welcome Back, assumed the role of a mediator between Furqan and Firoz and solved the issue. Speaking about the issue, Furqan Khan said that had it not been for Anil Kapoor, the release of the movie was not possible. Out of the Rs. 43 crores, he said that he has been paid Rs. 10 crore and that the remaining amount will be paid before the release of the film. He added that Firoz Nadiadwala was also co-operating now. Being majorly grateful to Anil Kapoor,...
- 7/31/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The first song from the upcoming big budgeted comedy ‘Welcome Back’ is out now. Titled ‘Tutti bole wedding…’, the song is a typical Punjabi dance number. Meet Bros & Shipra Goyal have sung the track which is pictured at a wedding.
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Hate Story 2 actress Surveen Chawla makes a guest appearance in the track which also features leading boys John Abraham, Naseeruddin Shah, Anil Kapoor, Paresh Rawal and Nana Patekar. However the leading heroine Shruti Haasan is missing in this special event track.
Directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwala, Welcome Back is sequel to the 2007 blockbuster ‘Welcome’. The out-and-out entertainer which also stars Dimple Kapadia, Shiney Ahuja and Ankita Srivastava in supporting roles, is scheduled to release on 4th of September.
The post Video: Welcome Back’s first song ‘Tutti Bole Wedding Di’ is the wedding song for all seasons!
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//www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh-M92-r8QM
Hate Story 2 actress Surveen Chawla makes a guest appearance in the track which also features leading boys John Abraham, Naseeruddin Shah, Anil Kapoor, Paresh Rawal and Nana Patekar. However the leading heroine Shruti Haasan is missing in this special event track.
Directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwala, Welcome Back is sequel to the 2007 blockbuster ‘Welcome’. The out-and-out entertainer which also stars Dimple Kapadia, Shiney Ahuja and Ankita Srivastava in supporting roles, is scheduled to release on 4th of September.
The post Video: Welcome Back’s first song ‘Tutti Bole Wedding Di’ is the wedding song for all seasons!
- 7/31/2015
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Two schedules of Hera Pheri 3 have already been completed with the film's leading men Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Suneil Shetty. And there is no sign of any leading lady on the sets! According to rumours the film's producer Firoz Nadiadwala and director Neeraj Vora are yet to zero in on leading ladies for the three heroes. Apparently, the leading ladies would be brought on board later. Confirming this Firoz Nadiadwala says, "It's true we've shot two schedules of the new Hera Pheri film with only the heroes Abhishek, John and Suniel. The girls were not required until now. As we all know Hera Pheri is a boys' franchise. Of course the leading ladies would have definite clear-cut roles. But the plot would largely revolve around the heroes." The heroines as an after-thought kind of narrows down the glam-options. No big-name leading lady would want to be in an expendable position.
- 7/21/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
While Firoz Nadiadwala's film Welcome made news for all the right reasons after its box office success, its sequel Welcome Back has been making news for the not-so-right reasons.
Furqan Khan, who happens to be Welcome Back's co-producer, has now issued a public notice against Firoz Nadiadwala for allegedly failing to reimburse the film's production budget of around a whopping Rs. 48 crores. Speaking on this issue, Furqan Khan said that he had not taken any legal action (so far) because of his rapport with the film's director Anees Bazmee. He added that, because of the fact that Firoz Nadiadwala's company Big (Base Industries Group) had repeatedly faltered on their payment dues, Welcome Back cannot be released on any platform, including theatrical ones. He also added that the cheques issued by Firoz Nadiadwala (of Rs. 15.80 crores and Rs. 32 crores) had also bounced.
Anees Bazmee, on the other hand,...
Furqan Khan, who happens to be Welcome Back's co-producer, has now issued a public notice against Firoz Nadiadwala for allegedly failing to reimburse the film's production budget of around a whopping Rs. 48 crores. Speaking on this issue, Furqan Khan said that he had not taken any legal action (so far) because of his rapport with the film's director Anees Bazmee. He added that, because of the fact that Firoz Nadiadwala's company Big (Base Industries Group) had repeatedly faltered on their payment dues, Welcome Back cannot be released on any platform, including theatrical ones. He also added that the cheques issued by Firoz Nadiadwala (of Rs. 15.80 crores and Rs. 32 crores) had also bounced.
Anees Bazmee, on the other hand,...
- 7/13/2015
- BollywoodHungama
It took producer Firoz Nadiadwala 8 years to go from Welcome released in 2007 to Welcome Back in 2015. But it's going to take Nadiadwala less than a year to make the third film in the Welcome series. The third film set in the thick jungles is titled Welcome To The Jungle. And no, it is no relation to the 2013 Hollywood blockbuster of the same title. Explaining the reason why his film is called Welcome To The Jungle, producer Firoz Nadiadwala says, "It is all-out action film set in the jungles. It is set in the army and will feature some of the most complicated stunts ever filmed in a Hindi film." The action scenes in Welcome To The Jungle would be directed by Firoz himself. Firoz has also directed the hi-tech desert stunts in Welcome Back. The cast of Welcome To The jungle would be identical to other two Welcome films barring...
- 7/13/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Bhushan Kumar who has worked with Firoz Nadiadwala before is glad to take the association forward by acquiring the music rights of Nadiadwala's next home productions - Welcome Back and Hera Pheri 3. Earlier, T-Series had acquired the music rights of Firoz's films like Deewane Hue Pagal, Phir Hera Pheri and Fool n Final which had great music. And now, it is Welcome Back and Hera Pheri 3 which are Firoz Nadiadwala's top franchises that are set to release in 2015. Welcome Back stars Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, John Abraham and Shruti Haasan while Hera Pheri 3 stars Suniel Shetty, Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Paresh Rawal with actresses Esha Gupta and Neha Sharma. Audiences have loved the previous parts of both these franchises and there is too much curiosity for Welcome Back and Hera Pheri 3. The music for both the films is beautiful and are shot extravagantly which will be loved by the audiences.
- 6/22/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
So far the production house Eros International has been riding high with the success of their recent releases Badlapur and Tanu Weds Manu Returns. Now, continuing their winning streak we hear that Eros has apparently acquired the worldwide distribution rights of Welcome Back and Hera Pheri 3 for a whopping Rs. 130 crores. As for the films, Welcome Back that features John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Paresh Rawal and Shruti Haasan and is co-produced by Firoz Nadiadwala and Swiss Entertainment has been suffering multiple delays, despite being complete. However the film is expected to release later this year. Commenting on the same Sameer Shaikh of Swiss Entertainment said, "Welcome is testament to the mind boggling genius of Anees Bazmee's commercial cinema. We are thrilled that deal has been finalized with Eros and its filmmaker and are hope full that Welcome back will be a bigger family entertainer than Welcome. On...
- 6/8/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The much talked about third installment in the Hera Pheri franchise is finally beginning to take shape. While earlier it was reported that John Abraham would be seen playing a double role in the film, now we hear that the makers of the film have roped in Neha Sharma to play lead opposite John. As for the film, Firoz A. Nadiadwala's Hera Pheri 3, written and directed by Neeraj Vora is said to be an out-and-out comic entertainer that will be shot across Las Vegas, Macau, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- 5/22/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The much awaited film Welcome Back we hear has yet again hit another road block. After the constant change in the release date of the film, we now hear that a matrimonial firm Sycoriaan Matrimonial Services has filed a legal suit against the makers of the film.
According to the complaint filed, the firm states that they had paid producer Firoz Nadiadwala a sum of Rs. 15 lakhs for branding in Welcome Back. Apparently, a contract had been drawn up between the two (Nadiadwala and Sycoriaan) stipulating that the latter would recreate their office set up in Dubai or Mumbai where Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar discuss the marriage of their sister Shruti Hassan, with a Sycoriaan staff in the film. However, despite the shoot being completed, the said sequence was not shot.
Raspreet Singh Saluja, senior operations manager of Sycoriaan, confirmed the same saying that the firm had sent a...
According to the complaint filed, the firm states that they had paid producer Firoz Nadiadwala a sum of Rs. 15 lakhs for branding in Welcome Back. Apparently, a contract had been drawn up between the two (Nadiadwala and Sycoriaan) stipulating that the latter would recreate their office set up in Dubai or Mumbai where Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar discuss the marriage of their sister Shruti Hassan, with a Sycoriaan staff in the film. However, despite the shoot being completed, the said sequence was not shot.
Raspreet Singh Saluja, senior operations manager of Sycoriaan, confirmed the same saying that the firm had sent a...
- 5/11/2015
- BollywoodHungama
Though the second installment of the comedy film Welcome, Welcome Back, was slated to release in 2014, the film faced a few delays. However, now that everything is on track, the makers of Welcome Back are leaving no stone unturned in promoting the film. In one such move, the cast and crew of this film have decided to not just attend the grand finale of the prestigious Femina Miss India beauty pageant but also judge it.
However, it will only be John Abraham, Anil Kapoor and producer Firoz Nadiadwala who will be on the judges' seat, while the rest of the cast, Paresh Rawal, Nana Patekar, Shruti Haasan along with their director Anees Bazmee will making an entry by shaking a leg to the tunes of the theme song of Welcome. Firoz Nadiadwala not only expressed his happiness over their association with the beauty pageant but was also all praises for it,...
However, it will only be John Abraham, Anil Kapoor and producer Firoz Nadiadwala who will be on the judges' seat, while the rest of the cast, Paresh Rawal, Nana Patekar, Shruti Haasan along with their director Anees Bazmee will making an entry by shaking a leg to the tunes of the theme song of Welcome. Firoz Nadiadwala not only expressed his happiness over their association with the beauty pageant but was also all praises for it,...
- 3/26/2015
- BollywoodHungama
Director Neeraj Vora is kicked about directing the third installment of the comedy franchise Hera Pheri and the casting process has started in full swing. From what we hear, the latest addition to the cast is none other than Kay Kay Menon. Kay Kay Menon, who recently received applauds for his negative role in Haider, will be seen in the role of a don in Hera Pheri 3. Revealing about the development, filmmaker Neeraj Vora added that initially the role was offered to Irrfan Khan, who couldn't commit to the film because of date issues. Often known for his intense roles, Kay Kay Menon is slowly shifting focus to light hearted genres. Elaborating on the character of a gangster he will be playing, Vora mentioned that his role will be a good mix of comedy and seriousness which will leave the audience surprised. On the other hand, this is the second...
- 3/20/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Though the relations between Anees Bazmee and the leading production house Viacom 18 had soured due to a legal controversy post Welcome, the two have decided to let bygones be bygones, courtesy John Abraham. The actor played the mediator and now, Bazmee and Viacom 18 have decided to collaborate for a film which will have John Abraham playing the lead. Talking about the film, Anees mentioned that this was solely John's initiative to approach the production house, fix a meeting with them, finalize the budget and so on for their next venture. In fact, it seems that they have even started to hunt for locations. About the script, Anees revealed that he had discussed it with John and the actor loved the script so much that he decided to go ahead with it immediately. Further, Anees also clarified on the alleged problem with the production house and stated though his project with the production house,...
- 11/24/2014
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Welcome Back, a sequel to the comic caper Welcome, was shot in Dubai with a fresh lead pair of John Abraham and Shruti Haasan. Now, we hear that Surveen Chawla too is a part of the film.
Sources say that actress Surveen Chawla, who debuted in Bollywood with Hate Story 2, will be seen in an item number for the film. While the previous installment had Malaika Arora Khan making Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar dance to the tunes of 'Hoth Rasile', this one too will have a peppy, special track. Prior to this, Surveen Chawla was seen in a steamy promotional video with Rajneesh Duggal for the film Creature starring Bipasha Basu.
It is also being said that the makers of the film were keen on having Huma Qureshi for the Welcome Back track but she apparently asked for a whopping amount because of which, the makers decided to cast Surveen Chawla instead.
Sources say that actress Surveen Chawla, who debuted in Bollywood with Hate Story 2, will be seen in an item number for the film. While the previous installment had Malaika Arora Khan making Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar dance to the tunes of 'Hoth Rasile', this one too will have a peppy, special track. Prior to this, Surveen Chawla was seen in a steamy promotional video with Rajneesh Duggal for the film Creature starring Bipasha Basu.
It is also being said that the makers of the film were keen on having Huma Qureshi for the Welcome Back track but she apparently asked for a whopping amount because of which, the makers decided to cast Surveen Chawla instead.
- 11/17/2014
- BollywoodHungama
Initially, the sequel to the comic caper Welcome titled Welcome Back seemed well-prepared to clash with the much awaited Aamir Khan starrer P.K. and now news is that the makers have decided to release the film, a week prior to the scheduled date, i.e. on December 19.
Revealing about the sudden change in dates, director Anees Bazmee stated that releasing the film on this date will ensure audience presence as the Christmas week has always been beneficial for films. Producer Firoz Nadiadwala is excited about it since he believes Christmas will be lucky for the film as the prequel Welcome too released during this festival.
While the sequel Welcome Back will retain its earlier cast like Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar and Paresh Rawal, the new addition includes the leads, John Abraham and Shruti Haasan.
Revealing about the sudden change in dates, director Anees Bazmee stated that releasing the film on this date will ensure audience presence as the Christmas week has always been beneficial for films. Producer Firoz Nadiadwala is excited about it since he believes Christmas will be lucky for the film as the prequel Welcome too released during this festival.
While the sequel Welcome Back will retain its earlier cast like Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar and Paresh Rawal, the new addition includes the leads, John Abraham and Shruti Haasan.
- 3/20/2014
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
In Anees Bazmee's Welcome Back, Anil Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia would be seen reprising their famous 'Tera Saath Hai Kitna Pyara' tumble-in-the-hay song from Feroz Khan's Jaanbaaz. Both Anees and his producer Firoz Nadiadwala are huge Fk fans. In fact, Welcome even starred Feroz Khan. While the sequel now will have Naseeruddin Shah taking over the role. They were the quintessential screen scorchers of the 1970s and 80s. Dimple Kapadia's love-making sequence with a bare-chested Anil Kapoor in Feroz Khan's Jaanbaaz had set the screen on fire. It had also famously prompted Dimple to call Anil "a barber's nightmare." Remind him of this, and Anil, who is now shooting with Dimple again says, "Oh God! That was like ages ago. Dimple and I last worked together in Ram Lakhan, though in that film she was opposite Jackie Shroff. She is a fantastic person and such a good actress.
- 1/11/2014
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Mumbai, Jan 8: It seems the friendship between John Abraham and producer Firoz Nadiadwala is going from strength to strength as the latter has roped in John for "Hera Pheri 3".
After "Welcome Back", this is the second film in which John has replaced Akshay Kumar.
John's romantic lead would be model-turned-actress Sakshi Chowdhary.
Though the girl from Dehradun, Uttarakhand, is being kept strictly under wraps by the producer as he wishes to unveil his debutante elaborately, one got to know of the newcomer after Firoz was overheard raving about Sakshi whom he had seen in a South Indian film.
Winner of Gladrags.
After "Welcome Back", this is the second film in which John has replaced Akshay Kumar.
John's romantic lead would be model-turned-actress Sakshi Chowdhary.
Though the girl from Dehradun, Uttarakhand, is being kept strictly under wraps by the producer as he wishes to unveil his debutante elaborately, one got to know of the newcomer after Firoz was overheard raving about Sakshi whom he had seen in a South Indian film.
Winner of Gladrags.
- 1/8/2014
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
The dosti between John Abraham and producer Firoz Nadiadwala is final. After Welcome Back Akshay Kumar has been replaced by John Abraham in Hera Pheri 3. And John Abraham's romantic lead on this project would be a young pretty model-turned-actress Sakshi Chowdhary. Though the girl from Dehra Doon is being kept strictly under wraps by the protective producer as he wishes to unveil his debutante elaborately, one got to know of the newcomer after Firoz was overheard raving about Sakshi whom he had seen in a South Indian film. Says the source, "When Firoz met the young hopeful actress, he was very impressed by her confidence poise and beauty. Firoz immediately signed Sakshi for a 3-film deal. The first of these would be the long-delayed third film in the Hera Pheri franchise which got stalled after Firoz's fall-out with Akshay. John has now taken over the franchise. The leading lady...
- 1/8/2014
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
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