A A Nadiadwala

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Aarakshan

(12 Aug 2011)

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Khoon Aur Paani

(10 Apr 1981)

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Shaitan

(1974)

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Dil Ka Raja

(1972)

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Mela

(1971)

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Mahabharat

(1965)

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Welcome 3 to release on Christmas 2024? Deets inside

16 Aug 2023

Welcome 3.Taking to Instagram he wrote, FIROZ A NADIADWALA LOCKS CHRISTMAS 2024 FOR WELCOME 3 #WelcomeToTheJungle is the title of the third instalment of #Welcome franchise Producer #FirozANadiadwala has decided to bring the family entertainer in #Christmas2024. It may be recalled that the producer had released #Welcome [first part] in #Christmas2007. #Welcome3.Titled Welcome To The Jungle the film is all set to release on the occasion of Christmas 2024, as per Taran Adarsh.The film is the third instalment of the hit franchise Welcome which starred Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Anil KapoorNana Patekar and Paresh Rawal in the lead roles.The second instalment was titled Welcome Back which was released in the year 2015. Actors John Abraham and Shruti Haasan replaced Akshay and Katrina in the second part.Both films were helmed by Anees Bazmee.The official announcement of the star cast of Welcome To The Jungle is still awaited.If the reports are to be believed, then actors Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty will be seen as the lead cast of the film.Also, reportedly Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi will be seen replacing Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar in the third part.Although an official confirmation from the makers about both the updates are still awaited.Are you excited for Welcome 3?

Tahir Raj Bhasin excited to celebrate Diwali with family in Delhi

22 Oct 2022

"My family is absolutely thrilled that I am finally able to be with them during this time. Due to work and then the pandemic, I wasn't able to go to Delhi for Diwali. So this year, I was very keen to be with them," he added.Given that he hadn't had an opportunity to spend Diwali with his family for the last three years owing to his work commitments and the pandemic, Tahir decided to take off to the capital city this year, despite his hectic schedule.Diwali will be observed on October 24 this year. The event, which falls on the same day as the Hindu New Year, honours fresh starts and denotes the triumph of light over darkness.It occurs on the fifteenth day of the Hindu calendar month of Kartik, and each of its four days is marked by distinct, well-defined traditions that are observed with joy and goodness.

Ajay Devgn mourns veteran film producer Abdul Gaffar Nadiadwala's death

22 Aug 2022

veteran film producer Abdul Gaffar Nadiadwala, who passed away today in Mumbai at the age of 91.Devgn took to his Twitter handle and shared a condolence message that read, "Deepest condolences on the passing of Shri Gaffarbhai Nadiadwala. My father and he were associates during the golden era of our cinema."The actor further added, "Shanti AG Nadiadwala saab. My condolences to the Nadiadwala family."Abdul Gaffar, who had been a part of the industry since 1984, was producer Firoz Nadiadwala's father. He was known for producing films like Dharmendra and Rekha-starrer 'Jhutha Sach' and 'Hera Pheri'.He also produced several films like 'Aa Gale Lag Jaa', 'Shankar Shambhu', 'Lahoo Ke Do Rang', 'Watan Ke Rakhwale', 'Sone Pe Suhaaga' and others.Media reports suggest that Abdul Gaffar suffered from a heart attack while being treated at a hospital in Mumbai. Reportedly, his last rites were performed today.He is survived by his three sons, Feroze, Hafiz and Mushtaque, daughters, and his nephew and well-known film-maker Sajid Nadiadwala.

Producer Firoz Nadiadwala helps Mumbai Police with food packets and water amid Covid-19 crisis

26 Jun 2021

Updated: Jun 26, 2021 - 4:34 PM IST Producer Firoz Nadiadwala has been very active in helping the frontline workers of Mumbai. The producer has been providing help to Mumbai police since March of this year amid the second wave of Covid-19.The producer reached to the police at various checkpoints of Andheri and Juhu. While talking to a daily, he said that when he saw the cops doing their duty and risking their lives by exposing themselves to the deadly virus, it made him realise how tough it is for them.The producer has been providing them with breakfast and lunch food packets along with mineral water bottles. Firoz Nadiadwala has even been very particular about the quality of food being served to them and under his supervision, the food is prepared by his staff. Not just this, he continued to serve the frontline workers when he tested positive for Covid-19, this May. His staff took the responsibility and managed it completely by themselves.Besides that, he has been even providing ration kits to 100 families consisting of essentials items including basmati rice, pulses and oil which could feed a family of four for a month.

After being arrested, Firoz Nadiadwalas wife Shabana Saeed sent for medical examination in alleged drugs case

9 Nov 2020

In a shocking piece of news, producer Firoz Nadiadwalas house was raided by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) recently in the alleged drugs case. His wife Shabana Saeed was arrested. Today, November 9, she was sent to judicial custody by the magistrate court today. Saeed was also taken for medical examination. Saeed has applied for bail and a hearing will happen soon.On Sunday, NCB raided Nadiadwalas residence and seized drugs worth Rs 3.59 lakh. As NCB is investigating the drugs angle, during the interrogation of various peddlers, the producer's came into the spotlight. On Monday, Nadiadwala was summoned and reached Narcotics Control Bureaus office for further questioning.According to the reports, a senior NCB officer said that Shabana Saeed was issued a notice under section 67 of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). After questioning and recording her statement, she was taken into custody on November 8.

Bollywood producer Firoz Nadiadwalas wife Shabana Saeed arrested after NCB recovers marijuana from their house

8 Nov 2020

Bollywood producer Firoz Nadiadwala's wife was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Sunday after they found 10 grams of marijuana at their Mumbai residence.NCB officials conducted a raid at Nadiadwala's house earlier today and had questioned his wife, Shabana Saeed. The producer was not at his house at the time of the raid and was summoned to appear before the agency for questioning. However, he failed to appear for the same.NCB Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede told PTI, "We have arrested Firoz Nadiadwala's wife under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Further investigation is on."Nadiadwalas name cropped up after the agency carried out extensive raids on Saturday at 4-5 places in Mumbai from where they seized drugs and cash. Officials said that the contraband seized from Nadiadwala's house has been purchased from an accused identified as Wahid Abdul Kadir Sheikh alia Sultan who was arrested earlier.Firoz Nadiadwala's wife Shabana Saeed was issued a notice under section 67 of the NDPS Act. She was arrested after her statement was recorded, officials said.The NCB is currently probing a drug case in Bollywood linked to Sushant Singh Rajput's death. Last week, Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone's ex-manager Karishma Prakash was summoned by the NCB for quesioning after drugs were reportedly seized from her residence.

NCB raids Bollywood producer Firoz Nadiadwalas Mumbai house; to summon him for questioning

8 Nov 2020

The Narcotics Control Bureau(NCB) conducted a raid at Bollywood producer Firoz Nadiadwala's house on Sunday. Reportedly, the officials recovered some amount of drugs from the producer's residence. The reports further say that Nadiadwala was not present at his house during the raid.On Sunday, the NCB officials questioned Nadiadwala's wife. They will be sending summons to the producer for questioning very soon. Nadiadwalas name cropped up after the agency carried out extensive raids on Saturday at 4-5 places in Mumbai from where they seized drugs and cash.Firoz Nadiadwala is well known for producing films like the Welcome franchise, Phir Hera Pheri, Awara Pagal Deewana among others.The NCB is currently probing a drug case in Bollywood linked to Sushant Singh Rajput's death. Last week, Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone's manager Karishma Prakash was summoned by the NCB for quesioning after drugs were reportedly seized from her residence.

Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment completes 65 years of entertaining the world

13 Dec 2019

Filmmaking is a challenging art. There are a lot of elements that must come together and putting the right elements together leads to the inception of a project, let alone a company. Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment can rightly be called a rebellion against established producing and distributing creative content. Over its six and a half decades of existence, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment has establisheda reputation as one of the most prestigious production houses in the country. Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainmentis responsiblefor epic classics like Judwaa Andolan , and cult comedy series Housefull.This year will mark a place in the history of the company with them celebrating their sky blue anniversary and commanding the box-office with three successful movies Chhichhore a pure Bollywood drama, Super 30 a real-life drama and Housefull 4 a cult comedy.Movies, as varied as the above, have excelled on the box office and continues to leave an impact. The company works relentlessly and efficiently to preserve and protect the movies authenticity and to make important films accessible in their best possible presentations for generations to come. Its a short yet effective reminder of the kinds of movies that Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment continues to make and holds a strong grip in the industry.

Eros International and Firoz Nadiadwala in a legal battle for non-payment of dues to the tune of Rs. 30 cr

27 Jun 2018

Remember the film Welcome Back ? Well though the film released a while back, it seems the makers viz Eros International and Firoz Nadiadwala have been locked in a legal battle since then. The apparent bone of contention is a sum of Rs. 30 crores which according to Eros, is owed to them by Nadiadwala and that they are the rightful owners of the Welcome Back IP. In fact, Eros International issued a public notice via their legal counsel R.M. Azim that claims that as per the Film Rights Acqusitions Agreements executed between Base Industries Group and Eros, the latter owns the sole and exclusive copyrights of all excluding the music/ audio and audio visual rights of the film Welcome Back.Besides this the said notice also claims Eros has the sole and exclusive Internet rights of the film. However, responding to this, advocate Mr. Pravin Desai on behalf of Firoz Nadiadwalas Base Industries Group issued a different public notice citing that the allegations were an attempt to confuse the entire film and entertainment trade into believing that Eros continue to have rights acquired by them for the film Welcome Back.Now in another twist, the legal counsel of Eros have issued another notice stating, The allegationsin the Public Notice issued by Mr. Pravin Desai, Advocate on behalf of Base Industries Group in film trade Magazines Super Cinema and Bollywood & TV Reporter dated 23.06.2018 ( said Notice ) are false, and incorrect. The threats and intimidation therein against Eros in the said Notice are nothing but an ingenious device ploy and stratagem of a chronic defaulter / debtor to coerce, pressurize and intimidate Eros to withdraw its legitimate claim for recovery of Rs.30 Crores against Mr. Firoz A Nadiadwala as stated hereunder in respect of the film Welcome Back.All relevant accounts for the exploitation of the rights of the film Welcome Back in a transparent manner was submitted to Mr. Firoz A. Nadiadwala who never objected to the same. Insofar as the threats and intimidation of Mr. Firoz A. Nadiadwala is concerned Eros may if so advised file appropriate legal proceedings to counter the same. The allegations of Rs. 100 Crores alleged by Mr. Firoz A. Nadiadwala are utterly false. Eros has filed Statement of Claim for the unrecouped amount of Rs.30 Crores against Mr. Firoz A. Nadiadwala of Base Industries Group in respect of the film Welcome Back with the Arbitral Tribunal of Sole Arbitrator appointed by Honble Mr. Justice B.P. Colabawalla of Bombay High Court.The matter is thus coram sub-judice before Arbitral Tribunal.

Rs. 75 Crore budget for special effects in Housefull 4

13 Jan 2018

As AkshayKumar gears up to do his first costume drama producerSajidNadiadwalais readying himself to make the most expensive film of his career, if not one of the most expensive films in the history of Indian cinema. We now come to know that the budget for the special effects alone in Housefull4 is a staggering Rs.75crores, give or take a fewcrores. Confirming this whopping figureNadiadwalasays, You got the budget for ourSFXright, and it should not surprise you. Housefull4 will be the firstBollywood film to go into the reincarnation/costume drama space within the comedy genre. We cannot afford to let the visual spectacle be tacky just because we will give the audience a star-studded film. Gone are the days when filling a film with stars was enough incentive for audiences to flock theatres. Now the audiences understand technical finesse. We have to compete with The Avengers, Wonder Woman and Baahubali.Housefull4 will be staged in two different time zones, one in the present and the other going back to the days of chariots elephants gladiators and sword fights. AkshayKumarwho has never done a costume drama before is already prepping in what Nadiadwalacalls the Dharamveer-meets-Baahubali costumes. Interestingly directorSajidKhan had a massive fall-out withNadiadwala after Housefull2. The third segment was directed bySajid-Farhad. NowNadiadwalais worried on how to tell theSajidsapart on the sets. In Housefull3 we had at leastFarhadalong withSajid. Now its back toSajidonly. Khan andNadiadwala, sighs the producer of what could be the most expensive film ever produced in India.