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'Akshay Kumar was the first actor to interfere in my casting, he wanted Kareena Kapoor in the film because…' claims this producer
Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor have done several films together- Ajnabee, Talaash, Dosti, Aitraaz, Good Newwz, and Kambakkht Ishq, to name a few. Producer Pahlaj Nihalani has now spoken to a channel called Learn From The Legend, and revealed how the actor wished to have the actress on board for their film Talaash that came out in 2003.
Nihalani revealed, 'Earlier, producers and directors used to cast and heroes wouldn't interfere in casting. The first actor to interfere in casting with me was Akshay Kumar in Talash in 2002. He told me that 'we can start the movie tomorrow, and you can give me any amount that you want, but the heroine of this film will be Kareena Kapoor.' It was one of the most costly films of that time, it was made in Rs 22 crore. This was the first time in my career that an actor had demanded a certain cast.'
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The producer also said, 'Sometimes, as the actors grow old they want to star against younger actresses so that their own age looks less. That was the first time I heard that, but these days actors decide everything and producers work as a courier service.'
The first half of Bollywood has been a rollercoaster with back-to-back releases. It's been a mixed bag at the box office with a string of projects emerging as hits, and several films tanking. Amid this volatility, Akshay Kumar starrer releases soared past the ongoing unpredictability. In addition to Sky Force, Kesari Chapter 2, and Housefull 5, a string of other releases like Chhaava, Raid 2, and Sitaare Zameen Par entered the hit club.
With three major hit releases in a span of six months, Akshay Kumar is shaping the evolving dynamics of Bollywood. His first release of the year, 'Sky Force' collected Rs.131.44 crore, followed by the cinematic masterpiece 'Kesari Chapter 2' with an impressive collection of Rs.93.28 crore and his latest release 'Housefull 5' earning Rs.156.40 crore, and is still continuing its theatrical run.
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