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Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Fardeen Khan says dad Feroz Khan threatened to throw him out of the house after first film flopped: ‘I'll put a roof over your head for a year, after that…'
Fardeen Khan made a comeback to the showbiz with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Netflix India period drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar and Mudassar Aziz's dramedy Khel Khel Mein last year and Tarun Manshukhani's ensemble whodunit comedy Housefull 5 this week. But like several second-generation actors of his generation, the first few years were rather rough. 'Of course, it was tough. Criticism was harsh,' said Fardeen, reflecting on the box office failure and negative reviews of his debut film, his late father Feroz Khan's 1998 romantic drama Prem Aggan. 'People I was suppose to be working with in my next few projects changed their mind and pulled out of the projects. Money had to be returned. It was really a good chance to sit back and think,' added Fardeen. On the Cyrus Says podcast, Fardeen recalled Feroz Khan gave him a fair ultimatum after the Prem Aggan flopped. 'He said, 'We tried, we failed.' I'm putting a roof over your head. I'll pay you an X amount of money every month. After that, you're on your own,' said Fardeen, adding, 'It was a beautiful call. He said I've sent you to one of the best universities of the world. I hope you're prepared to deal with life. This is how life is.' Feroz Khan told Fardeen that he was just 13 when his father died. His family had five brothers and a sister, and he had to take care of all of them. 'He said, 'I had a vision, I did it. Now, let's see what you're made of.' It was as simple as that. It was really what I had to hear at that time. His love was tough! That just speaks to the kind of guy he was,' added Fardeen. Fardeen confessed he was more interested in filmmaking than being in front of the camera. But after coming back from film school abroad, his father decided to launch him as an actor in Prem Aggan. 'I had a director who was just not my father, but also an iconic actor. So you're just worried about not getting it wrong. You bury the pressure and put it away, especially in cases like mine whose father is so iconic in so many ways. If you think about that, you're finished. You just try and be honest to yourself and the written word on the script. And you try not to mess it up,' he said. Also Read — Fardeen Khan opens up about giving up alcohol, sought professional help to get sober: 'I started drinking at a young age, it was interfering with my life' Fardeen also reasoned that those days, actors used to shoot on film instead of digital. 'It was a huge part of the budget. It was just about not doing anything wrong and going with the process. I had no say in the dialogues or the script because I hadn't earned my stripes in any way,' said Fardeen. Fardeen followed Prem Aggan with Ram Gopal Varma's 2000 survival thriller Jungle. Fardeen was 35 when Feroz Khan passed away in 2009.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Fardeen Khan opens up about giving up alcohol, sought professional help to get sober: ‘I started drinking at a young age, it was interfering with my life'
After taking a long break from films, Fardeen Khan decided to resume his acting career during the second lockdown at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. In a recent interaction, the actor recalled that although he was eager to return to films, he didn't know where to begin, having been away from the industry for such a long time. Adding to the challenge was the fact that he had put on some weight and was at 102 kgs during his hiatus. Speaking about the same to Cyrus Broacha on his YouTube channel, he said, 'I knew I had to get in a certain shape. I was 102 or 103 kgs at my heaviest and not muscle — just good old body fat.' Fardeen admitted that he worked on himself in trying to get healthy. 'Last week I was 78 kgs. I lost 25 kgs,' he shared. He then spoke about his sobriety and shared that he gave up drinking in 2020 and sought professional help to do so as his drinking was starting to interfere with his life. 'I was at a stage where I just didn't feel myself. I became sober in 2020 and I stopped alcohol in one go. I needed to stop, it was interfering with my life. I took professional help to stop and it was the best decision I have made in my life. I started drinking very, very young so this was the first time the brain fog lifted,' he shared. In an earlier interaction, Fardeen had shared that he took a 14-year-long break from acting to focus on family. He moved to London to be with his wife, Natasha Madhvani, as the couple was facing some challenges in having children. After becoming a father to a daughter and a son, the actor decided to extend his break to spend more time with his kids. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, he said, 'We were having challenges having children, and that's when we decided to take the IVF route. That's why I needed to take some time off. It wasn't meant to be this long. I thought only for a few years… get everything settled, but things didn't happen that way. Then, when my daughter was born, my heart melted, and I thought, let's spend some time with her.' Apart from Heeramandi, Fardeen has also starred in films like Khel Khel Mein, Visfot, and the recently released Housefull 5. He also has the Kannada film The Devil in the pipeline.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Housefull 5 Box Office Collection Day 1: Akshay Kumar's Film Gets A Flying Start, Mints Rs 23 Crore
New Delhi: Akshay Kumar is back on the big screen with Housefull 5, the latest installment in the popular comedy franchise. After a rather difficult 2024, which saw multiple underperformers like Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Khel Khel Mein, Sarfira and Singham Again, the actor's 2025 also started on a disappointing note with Sky Force failing to draw crowds. While Kesari 2 saw some success, it didn't match Akshay's previous box office highs. What Housefull 5, directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, marks Akshay's return to the comedy genre. The film released on June 6 and minted Rs 23 crore nett at the domestic box office. This made it his fourth-biggest opening, after Mission Mangal (Rs 29.16 crore), Sooryavanshi (Rs 26.29 crore) and Gold (Rs 25.25 crore). The film's first-day earnings surpassed the opening day collection of Akshay Kumar's previous release, Kesari Chapter 2, which made Rs 7.75 crore. Housefull 5 was released in two versions: Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B. On Friday, Housefull 5A recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 28.88%, with the night shows seeing the highest occupancy at 45.65%. Housefull 5B had an overall occupancy of 16%, with its night shows peaking at 27.18%. The film's box office performance is expected to grow over the weekend. Background Compared to Akshay's recent releases, the expectations are significantly higher. Kesari 2 opened with Rs 7.75 crore and wrapped its run at Rs 92 crore, while Khel Khel Mein, which clashed with Vedaa and Stree 2, opened with just Rs 5 crore. If early predictions hold, Housefull 5 will outperform both. The film is being screened widely, with over 5,000 screens globally. Major multiplex chains are reportedly running up to 18-20 shows per day, and some theatres are showing it 21 times daily. Morning occupancy was mixed, ranging between 5.5% and 9%, but it is expected to rise during evening shows. With a reported budget of Rs 225 crore, distributors estimate the film will need to earn around ₹450 crore to break even. Housefull 5 has not been released in multiple languages but has two versions, possibly for technical reasons or edits. The ensemble cast includes Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Fardeen Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Shreyas Talpade, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri and others. The story revolves around the chaos following the death of a billionaire aboard a luxury cruise ship. Tarun Mansukhani, who previously directed Dostana in 2008, returns to direction after over a decade. In A Nutshell Housefull 5, starring Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh, had a strong start at the domestic box office, earning Rs 23 crore on its opening day. With multiple underperformers behind him, Housefull 5 can be a potential turning point for Akshay Kumar's box office journey.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Housefull 5 Box Office Prediction Day 1: Fourth Biggest Opener Of Akshay Kumar's Career At Rs 20 Crore
New Delhi: Akshay Kumar is back on the big screen with Housefull 5, the latest installment in the popular comedy franchise. After a rather difficult 2024, which saw multiple underperformers like Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Khel Khel Mein, Sarfira and Singham Again, the actor's 2025 also started on a disappointing note with Sky Force failing to draw crowds. While Kesari 2 saw some success, it didn't match Akshay's previous box office highs. What Housefull 5, directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, marks Akshay's return to the comedy genre. The film hit theatres on June 6 and is expected to open at around Rs 20 crore to Rs 24 crore nett at the domestic box office. This would make it his fourth-biggest opening, after Mission Mangal (Rs 29.16 crore), Sooryavanshi (Rs 26.29 crore) and Gold (Rs 25.25 crore). Background Despite underwhelming advance bookings, walk-ins are expected to boost collections throughout the day. According to trade analyst Rohit Jaiswal, the film's franchise value and family-friendly content could help it gain momentum over the weekend. "It is a comedy meant for everyone and has a franchise value. So the opening day figure will be between ₹20 crore and ₹22 crore," he told IndiaTimes. Compared to Akshay's recent releases, the expectations are significantly higher. Kesari 2 opened with Rs 7.75 crore and wrapped its run at Rs 92 crore, while Khel Khel Mein, which clashed with Vedaa and Stree 2, opened with just Rs 5 crore. If early predictions hold, Housefull 5 will outperform both. The film is being screened widely, with over 5,000 screens globally. Major multiplex chains are reportedly running up to 18-20 shows per day, and some theatres are showing it 21 times daily. Morning occupancy was mixed, ranging between 5.5% and 9%, but it is expected to rise during evening shows. With a reported budget of Rs 225 crore, distributors estimate the film will need to earn around ₹450 crore to break even. Housefull 5 has not been released in multiple languages but has two versions, possibly for technical reasons or edits. The ensemble cast includes Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Fardeen Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Shreyas Talpade, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri and others. The story revolves around the chaos following the death of a billionaire aboard a luxury cruise ship. Tarun Mansukhani, who previously directed Dostana in 2008, returns to direction after over a decade. In A Nutshell
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Housefull 5 box office prediction day 1: Akshay Kumar's comedy drama may earn Rs 22 crore in India
Housefull 5 box office prediction day 1: Housefull 5, one of the biggest films of the year, is out in theatres. The comedy drama hit the screens today (June 6) amid much fanfare. The film has created a fair deal of buzz among fans with its hilarious trailer. This is expected to help it open to a fair response at the Indian box office. Housefull 5 set to take a fair start Akshay Kumar is in the limelight because of his latest release Housefull 5. The comedy drama features him in a lively avatar and is his first comedy drama after Khel Khel Mein. According to Rohit Jaiswal, a trade analyst, it is expected to collect between Rs 20 crore (nett) and Rs 22 crore in India on the first day. 'It is a comedy meant for everyone and has a franchise value. So the opening day figure will be between Rs 20 crore and Rs 22 crore. It is releasing on a Friday and then there is the weekend, which will work in its favour,' he told Indiatimes. If this happens, the film will outperform Kesari Chapter 2, Akshay Kumar's last release. As per Sacnilk, a trade website, the courtroom drama had earned Rs 7.75 crore in India on the opening day. It eventually earned Rs 92 crore in its full run and failed to live up to expectations. Going by this prediction, Housefull 5 will also open better than Khel Khel Mein, The comedy drama had made Rs 5 crore on its first day despite clashing with Vedaa and Stree 2. What's Housefull 5 about? Housefull 5 is a comedy-drama directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film revolves around the chaos that ensues when a billionaire is found dead aboard a luxury cruise ship. It stars Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Fardeen Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Riteish Deshmukh, and Nana Patekar.
