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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fardeen Khan says producers pulled out of his films, father Feroz Khan was 'harsh' on him after 'Prem Aggan' flopped: 'You're on your own'
Fardeen Khan made his debut with his father Feroz Khan 's film 'Prem Aggan'. The film got a lot of criticism and also flopped. While there was a lot of pressure on Fardeen as his father was launching him, he was also harsh on his son after the film didn't do well. In a recent interview, Fardeen opened up on how many people pulled out of his other films after his debut venture failed at the box office. He opened up on Cyrus says podcast when asked about it and said, "Of course, it was tough. Criticism was harsh. 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." The actor added that there was a lot of pressure on him. "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. He further spoke about his father's reaction and added, "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 told Fardeen that he was just 13 when his father passed away and he had a family of five brothers and a sister to look after. "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," said the 'No Entry' actor. Fardeen is currently seen in 'Housefull 5' along with Akshay Kumar , Riteish Deshmukh , Abhishek Bachchan and many others. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
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.
Pink Villa
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet actor whose dad was Bollywood's iconic villain, gave more than 20 flops, vanished for years and now...
Having a superstar parent doesn't always ensure a successful film career, a reality that applies to several actors, including Fardeen Khan. Despite appearing in 21 films, Fardeen has only delivered one box-office hit. After a 13-year hiatus, he made a powerful return with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Netflix series Heeramandi. Now, he is set to continue his comeback journey with a role in the upcoming Akshay Kumar starrer Housefull 5. Fardeen Khan, the son of legendary Bollywood actor Feroz Khan, who was once a dominant force in the industry, was introduced to films by his father, who had high hopes for his cinematic journey. Feroz launched Fardeen with Prem Aggan, but unfortunately, the film failed to make an impact and turned out to be a major flop at the box office. Fardeen Khan about family's financial struggles In a conversation with Pinkvilla, Fardeen Khan reflected on his father's journey as a filmmaker, stating that Feroz Khan became a producer with his debut project Apradh, which hit screens in 1972. Fardeen noted that, during that era, producers bore full financial responsibility, often relying on high-interest loans to fund their films, making the process quite daunting. He added that while his family did face difficult times, his upbringing remained grounded, with deliberate efforts to shield him from the industry's glamour and a sense of entitlement. Following a disappointing debut, Fardeen Khan went on to act in more than 20 films, none of which managed to leave a significant impact at the box office. Just as his career seemed to be heading toward decline, he appeared in Heyy Babyy, sharing screen space with Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Vidya Balan, Anupam Kher, and Boman Irani. Although the film was a commercial success, grossing over Rs 83 crore worldwide and earning the tag of a superhit, it did little to revive Fardeen's struggling career. After delivering a string of box office failures with only one notable hit, Fardeen Khan decided to step away from the limelight and took a 14-year hiatus from acting. His last appearance before the break was in the 2010 film Dulha Mil Gaya, where he starred alongside Sushmita Sen. Fardeen Khan on the work front Fardeen Khan is set to make his next big-screen appearance in Housefull 5, joining a star-studded cast that includes Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Bajwa, Nagis Fakhri, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Soundarya Sharma, Chitrangada Singh, and more. In addition to this, he is also collaborating with actor Darshan on an upcoming Kannada pan-India film.
India.com
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
One song changed the life of this star kid, fame was short-lived, then took break from acting, made comeback with..., his name is...
This starkid's father was a popular actor and director (Instagram) Sometimes all it takes is one film, one song that can make or break your career. And to achieve that one breakthrough moment, an actor may spend more than half of their lives aiming and waiting for it. However, this still doesn't guarantee any sustained stardom. At the end it is about your own talent, own aspirations, and some inevitable luck, if you believe. A similar fate was bestowed on this star kid. His father was one of the ace actors and directors. One song change the course of life of this actor almost 24 years ago. While he did become a popular face, he soon disappeared from limelight until last year. The name of the actor is Fardeen Khan One Song Changed Life of This Actor 24 Years Ago Fardeen Khan is the son of Feroz Khan who died of cancer in 2009. Fardeen Khan made his acting debut in 1999 with the film 'Prem Aggan'. Some of his famous works include – Jungle (2000), Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (2001), Bhoot (2003), Dev (2004), No Entry (2005), and All the Best (2009). Soon, he took a hiatus from the acting and made a comeback in 2004 with Sanjay Leela Bhansali with 'Heeramandi' period drama that went on to be become a massive success. Recently, he took his official social media handle and reminisced about the song that made his career – 'Kambakht Ishq'- In his caption he wrote, '24 years ago, the song – Kambakht Ishq, from Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya changed everything for me. There's a before and after this moment in my journey… what a ride it's been. Grateful to everyone who was a part of it, but most of all to all of you who made it what it became. Thank you & sending all my love. 🤗🤗♥️♥️.' (sic) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fardeen F Khan (@fardeenfkhan) The song is sung by Asha Bhosle, Sukhwinder Singh and Sonu Nigam and still rules the hearts of the audience with its energetic melody. The song was composed by Sandeep Chowta and its lyrics were written by Nitin Raikwar. On the work front, Fardeen Khan was last seen in Akshay Kumar starrer Khel Khel Main.
