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India.com
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This blockbuster film has one hero and seven villains, Kamal Haasan and Raveena Tandon rejected it, won many awards, lead actors are…, the film is…
Whenever a film is made, makers likely imagine a hero or a heroine who suits their script. However, this is not the story every time we get to see, there are times when stars reject the film due to various reasons. Today we will tell you about a film whose script had been rejected by all the producers of the country. Some superstars also rejected it. Then somehow, a hero agreed, and the film was completed with a great cast. Then no one had thought that the people of the country would love that rejected film so much that it would become the best action film. Along with the lead role, the supporting roles also came into a lot of discussion. We are talking about 'Ghaatak', which was a high-octane action film of the 90s. This created a stir as soon as it came on the big screen. This film became one of the biggest action films of India, and its makers earned a lot. With this, the lead hero became the biggest action hero of Bollywood. Whose name was Sunny Deol. 'Ghaatak', released in 1996, was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and Sunny Deol played the lead role. If you want to see the range of Rajkumar Santoshi, then this film is a great example. He knows very well what spices should be added to a great story so that it proves to be a blockbuster at the box office. It is interesting to note that 7 villains played important roles in 'Ghaatak'. Sunny played the role of a wrestler named Kashi Nath who was from Banaras. Danny Denzongpa was seen as the lead villain of the film who played the role of 'Katya'. Actors like Mukesh Rishi, Deep Dhillon, Tinu Verma, Brij Gopal, Mukhtar Khan were seen in the role of his 6 brothers, who add charm to this plot. For 'Ghaatak', Sunny Deol was not the first choice for this film. Rajkumar Santoshi wanted South superstar Kamal Haasan to be the lead hero of 'Ghaatak'. He had even approached the actor, but Kamal Haasan rejected him. Now the reasons were never revealed. But 'Ghaatak' was written in Sunny Deol's fate. 'Ghaatak' created a sensation as soon as it hit the box office. Made on a budget of Rs 6.2 crore, this film earned Rs 32 crore, which was five times its budget. When 'Ghaatak' became a blockbuster at the box office, every single scene and dialogue of it became a household name. 'Ghaatak' took five years to make. The film's director Rajkumar Santoshi got busy with 'Andaz Apna Apna' and 'Barsaat' and couldn't devote time to the project. Meanwhile, Raveena Tandon, who was finalised as the lead, left the film after shooting for 10 days. Meenakshi Sheshadri was later cast in her place. Amrish Puri played Sunny Deol's father in the film.
Gulf News
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
Andaz Apna Apna box office success: What Salman Khan, Aamir Khan's old Bollywood hit is doing right
Dubai: In an era dominated by VFX-laden spectacles and high-octane action dramas, it's a 90s comedy—armed with goofy charm, slapstick humour, and two of Bollywood's biggest stars in their prime—that's stealing the show in India. Rajkumar Santoshi's Andaz Apna Apna, first released in 1994, is defying time and trends with its theatrical re-release earlier this week, quietly pulling audiences back to the cinema and giving newer films like Kesari 2 and Ground Zero some unexpected competition. Starring Salman Khan and Aamir Khan in their only film together, this cult classic has minted Rs10.25 million in just four days. On Monday alone, it earned Rs50 lakhs, and trade insiders expect a spike on Tuesday thanks to discounted ticket pricing at PVR Inox chains. The charm clearly hasn't worn off. From slapstick one-liners to iconic characters like Crime Master Gogo and Teja, the film is a nostalgic time capsule that still connects with audiences across generations. Many fans are showing up for the sheer thrill of watching the Khans share screen space—something that's never happened since. The film's re-release proves that charisma and comedy, when done right, never go out of style. Back in 1994, Andaz Apna Apna barely scraped past the Rs50 million mark at the Indian box office and was considered a commercial flop. But over time, its hilarious dialogues, ensemble cast, and absurd plotlines have earned it a cult following—turning it into one of Bollywood's most quoted and rewatched comedies. With the re-release, its total Indian box office now stands at Rs60.4 million, according to reports. And while newer films ride on star power and social media buzz, Andaz Apna Apna is reminding everyone that some legends are timeless —and sometimes, it's the old hits that hit hardest.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Andaz Apna Apna' re-release box office: The Salman Khan, Aamir Khan starrer collects Rs 10 lakh on Monday, expected to grow on Tuesday, day 5
Rajkumar Santoshi's ' Andaz Apna Apna ' has remained a cult over the years since the last few years, even though the film did average at the box office during its original release. It was the only time when Aamir Khan and Salman Khan shared screen space and since then, fans are waiting for both the Khans to re-unite as this union was such a cult. The film also starred Karisma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon . Now that it has re-released, the film is holding up well at the box office despite the newer releases like 'Kesari 2', 'Ground Zero' amidst others. 'Andaz Apna Apna' earns Rs 1.25 crore in 4 days of re-release The film made Rs 25 lakh on day 1 and saw growth on day 2, thus minting Rs 30 lakh. The film also remained steady on Monday earning Rs 10 lakh according to Pinkvilla. Thus, the total collection so far, now stands at Rs 1.25 crore in the first four days of its theatrical run. The film had alreadys sold 5500 tickets in the top three national chains - Inox and Cinepolis, for the opening day. On day 5, which is Tuesday, some growth is expected as the ticket prices in PVR Inox chains is at a subsidized rate ranging from Rs 99 to Rs 149. This is due to the Tuesday movie offer, which facilitates cine-goers to buy tickets at subsidized rates. The ticket price ranges from Rs 99 to Rs 149 every Tuesday only in PVR Inox theaters. Original collection of the film When the film first released in 1994, it earned a lifetime net collection of Rs 5.15 crore in India, with a worldwide gross of Rs 7.59 crore. Considering it was nearly 30 years ago, these numbers are seen as decent today. However, at the time of its release, the film was considered a flop. Thus now, after adding the 4-day numbers of the movie, the total collection now stands at Rs 6.4 crore in India. 'Andaz Apna Apna' also starred Paresh Rawal and Shakti Kapoor in pivotal roles.
Indian Express
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Paresh Rawal looks at a picture of himself in Hero No 1, says he had to ‘detox' from ‘dirty' Hindi movies by doing theatre
Actor Paresh Rawal spoke about doing mainstream Bollywood films, often of a poor quality, with serious roles on the stage. A veteran actor on both the screen and in theatre, he said that he would view theatre as a space to 'detox' from all the 'dirt' that would accumulate on him from doing Hindi films. In an interview with The Lallantop, he was shown a picture of himself in David Dhawan's Hero No 1, which prompted him to make this analogy. Asked how he'd go from playing broad roles in films to doing serious roles on the stage, he said, 'Sometimes, I would go do a show after working on one of these movies. I am not a unique person, I can tell you that every theatre actor, when they set foot inside the premises of a theatre, an internal detox begins. All this 'mael (dirt) is rubbed off.' Also read – Ajay Devgn's dad advised Paresh Rawal to 'drink urine' to speed up recovery: 'My x-ray shocked doctor after 15 days, he asked ye kaisa hu' He continued, noting the importance of doing theatre even when he was an in-demand person in cinema, 'Call it my attitude, my selfishness, or even my bossiness, but I don't want to do your rubbish movie. How much money shall I chase? How much money is enough? Three bottles of beer every evening is all I need. I'm telling you the truth, theatre people don't ask for much.' In an earlier interview with Radio Nasha, Paresh said that comic roles were a saviour for him, because he was stuck playing poorly written villains in films. ' Phir chahe woh Rajkumar Santoshi ho ya phir David Dhawan ho, woh log comedy ke scenes mein zyada cut nahi karte hai… single shot hi rakhte hai… jiss wajah se aapko theatre ki feel aati hai (Whether it's Rajkumar Santoshi or David Dhawan, they don't use too many cuts in comic scenes… they prefer single shots… which is why it feels like live theatre),' he said. Expressing his gratitude to Rajkumar Santoshi for hiring him in Andaz Apna Apna, he continued, ' Unn dino mein main toh bohot gatiya kism ke villain roles kar raha tha… so iss kism ka role milna… I'm forever grateful to Rajkumar Santoshi (Back then, I used to do some really terrible villainous roles… so getting a role like this… I'm forever grateful to Rajkumar Santoshi).' The film, starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, was re-released in cinemas on April 25.
NDTV
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Paresh Rawal Reveals He Drank His Urine To Recover From Knee Injury: "Sipped It Like Beer"
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Paresh Rawal drank his own urine to heal a knee injury quickly. The injury occurred while filming for Rajkumar Santoshi's Ghatak. Veeru Devgn suggested the urine remedy during Rawal's hospital stay. New Delhi: Film veteran Paresh Rawal recently shared that he drank his own urine to heal knee injury. Paresh Rawal revealed he injured his leg while shooting for Rajkumar Santoshi's Ghatak. Tinnu Anand and Danny Denzongpa rushed him to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai. Paresh Rawal apprehended that his career would be over. Ajay Devgn's father and acclaimed action director Veeru Devgn visited him in the hospital and suggested him to consume his own urine to heal faster. While speaking with The Lallantop, Paresh Rawal said, "Veeru Devgan had come to visit when I was in Nanavati (hospital). When he got to know I was there, he came up to me and asked what happened to me? I told him about my leg injury." "He told me to drink my own urine first thing in the morning. All fighters do this. You will never face any problem, just drink urine first thing in the morning. He told me not to consume alcohol, which I had stopped, mutton or tobacco. He told me to eat regular food and urine in the morning," Paresh Rawal recalled. Paresh Rawal made it a point that he would make the drinking experience memorable. "I will sip it like a beer because if I have to follow through, I will do so properly. I did for 15 days and when the X-ray reports came in, the doctor was surprised," said Paresh Rawal. He shared that while it would have normally taken about 2 to 2.5 months for the injury to heal, he was healed in a month and a half! On the professional front, Paresh Rawal will next be seen in Priyadarshan's upcoming horror comedy Bhooth Bangla, which also stars Akshay Kumar and Tabu. He also has Hera Pheri 3 co-starring Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty.
