Sajid Nadiadwala

Producer

Date of birth:

Height:

Housefull 5

(6 Jun 2025)

Producer

Sanki

(14 Feb 2025)

Producer, Writer

Chandu Champion

(14 Jun 2024)

Producer

Bawaal

(21 Jul 2023)

Producer

Satyaprem Ki Katha

(29 Jun 2023)

Producer

Heropanti 2

(29 Apr 2022)

Producer, Writer

Bachchhan Paandey

(18 Mar 2022)

Actor, Producer, Screenplay, Writer

Film Director

83

(24 Dec 2021)

Producer

Tadap

(3 Dec 2021)

Producer

Baaghi 3

(6 Mar 2020)

Producer, Writer

Housefull 4

(25 Oct 2019)

Producer, Writer

Chhichhore

(6 Sep 2019)

Producer

Kalank

(17 Apr 2019)

Producer

Baaghi 2

(30 Mar 2018)

Producer, Writer

Judwaa 2

(29 Sep 2017)

Producer

Rangoon

(24 Feb 2017)

Producer

Dishoom

(29 Jul 2016)

Producer

Housefull 3

(3 Jun 2016)

Producer

Baaghi

(29 Apr 2016)

Producer

Tamasha

(27 Nov 2015)

Producer

Phantom

(28 Aug 2015)

Producer

Kick

(25 Jul 2014)

Director, Producer, Screenplay, Writer

Lai Bhaari

(11 Jul 2014)

Writer

Heropanti

(23 May 2014)

Producer

2 States

(18 Apr 2014)

Producer

Highway

(21 Feb 2014)

Producer

Housefull 2

(6 Apr 2012)

Producer, Writer

Anjaana Anjaani

(1 Oct 2010)

Producer

Housefull

(30 Apr 2010)

Producer, Writer

Heyy Babyy

(24 Aug 2007)

Producer

Jaan-E-Mann

(20 Oct 2006)

Producer

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

(30 Jul 2004)

Producer

Producer

Judwaa

(7 Feb 1997)

Producer

Jeet

(23 Aug 1996)

Producer

Andolan

(3 Mar 1995)

Producer

Waqt Hamara Hai

(2 Jul 1993)

Producer

Zulm Ki Hukumat

(17 Jul 1992)

Producer

Awards

2020

ETC Bollywood Business Awards
(The 100 Crore Club)

2014

Star Box Office India Awards
(Debutant Director Of The Year)

News

"Glad to join forces": Salman Khan announces new film with Sajid Nadiadwala, director AR Murugadoss

12 Mar 2024

Taking to his Instagram handle, Salman treated fans with this special announcement and captioned the post, which read, "Glad to join forces with the exceptionally talented, @a.r.murugadoss and my friend, #SajidNadiadwala for a very exciting film !! This collaboration is special, and I look forward to this journey with your love and blessings. Releasing EID 2025."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan)Salman has a longstanding collaboration of delivering blockbusters with producer Sajid Nadiadwala with films like 'Judwaa', 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', and 'Kick' just to name a few.After Kick the audience was waiting for this collaboration.On the other hand, AR Murugadoss is a name behind films like, 'Ghajini', 'Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty', and many more in the Tamil film industry.AR Murugadoss made the first Hindi film 'Ghajini' which crossed Rs100 Crore at the box office, and the producer-director Sajid Nadiadwala gave the Rs 200 Crore film with Salman Khan in Kick.Reportedly, Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala are joining forces once again, this time for the sequel to the hit movie 'Kick 2'. While Kick was directed by Sajid Nadiadwala, the sequel will be helmed by AR Murugadoss.Meanwhile, Salman is currently basking in the success of his action thriller film 'Tiger 3'.Helmed by Maneesh Sharma, 'Tiger 3' was released in theatres on November 12, 2023. It is now streaming on Prime Video. The film also starred Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi in the lead roles.Talking exclusively about the massive box office collection of 'Tiger 3', Salman told ANI, "It was Diwali time and the World Cup was going on and everyone's interest was in that but despite that the numbers that we have received are wonderful...we're very grateful and happy about it."Reportedly, he will be next seen in director Vishnuvardhan's upcoming film 'The Bull'.However, an official announcement of the film is still awaited. He also has 'Tiger vs Pathaan' in his kitty with superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

Tiger Shroff wishes his "mentor" Sajid Nadiadwala on his birthday

18 Feb 2024

Sajid Nadiadwala is celebrating his 58th birthday today, actor Tiger Shroff penned a special note for his "mentor."Taking to Instagram stories, Tiger shared a still from 'Baaghi 3' sets featuring himself, Sajid Nadiadwala and Ahmed Khan.Sharing the picture, he wrote, "Happy birthday to my mentor and producer have a blockbuster year ahead #sajidnadiawala @wardakhannadiadwala."'Baaghi 3' is the third instalment of the action-thriller franchise 'Baaghi'. The third installment of the film features Shraddha Kapoor opposite Tiger Shroff, and Riteish Deshmukh in the role of Shroff's brother.The action flick that revolves around the bond of the brothers duo was largely shot in Serbia in extreme temperatures.It also features Ankita Lokhande and Jackie Shroff in pivotal roles.Helmed by Ahmed Khan and produced by Fox Star Studios India.Meanwhile, Sajid's upcoming projects include 'Housefull 5'.'Housefull 5' marks the first-ever franchise film in Indian Cinema to have five instalments.The first part of 'Housefull' was released in the year 2010 and starred Akshay, Riteish, Lara Dutta, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal and Boman Irani. The film was declared a hit, followed by another hit sequel 'Housefull 2' which was released in 2012 and included a stellar cast of Akshay, Ritiesh, John Abraham, Shreyas Talpade, Jacqueline Fernandez, Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty and Asin.Both parts were helmed by director Sajid Khan. Sajid was replaced in the third instalment of the film by director duo Sajid Samji and Farhad Samji. The film was released in 2016. Director Farhad Samji helmed the fourth part of the franchise which was a reincarnation comedy film.The fifth part will be helmed by Tarun Mansukhani. Sajid Nadiadwala is producing it. Sajid is also coming up with 'Chandu Champion.' Helmed by Kabir Khan, 'Chandu Champion' is based on the extraordinary real-life story of a sportsman and his spirit of never giving up. Kartik Aaryan will portray the character of Chandu. 'Chandu Champion' marks Kartik's first collaboration with director Kabir Khan.The film is all set to hit the theatres on June 14.Tiger, on the other hand, is gearing up for the action thriller film 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'.

Sajid Nadiadwala meets Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, discusses cinematic collaboration

17 Feb 2024

Sajid Nadiadwala recently met Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to discuss film production collaborations, cultural exchange, and government support for Indian creators and shooting in Thailand.The conversation focused on developing a bridge between the two countries' film industry. Nadiadwala, who is known for 'Baaghi', 'Baaghi 2', 'Housefull 2', among others, expressed his desire to bring more Indian film projects to Thai shores. Recognizing the reciprocal benefits, Prime Minister Thavisin warmly welcomed Indian filmmakers.The meeting was also an opportunity for cultural exchange, with Nadiadwala giving Prime Minister Thavisin a pashmina shawl and a peacock brooch, both symbols of India's rich cultural tapestry.Their discussion focused on identifying collaborative ideas that will better the filming experience in Thailand by encouraging cultural exchange. It has also been observed that many Thai technicians travel to work on Indian films.Srettha Thavisin took to his social media and shared, "Mr Sajid Nadiadwala, President of the Indian Film & TV Producers Council (IFTPC) and owner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment India's leading film production company which has produced more than 200 films and has highly successful films such as Kick or Highway, came to talk with me to find ways to support filmmakers who will be filming in Thailand. Both in terms of tax measures and benefits. I assure you that this government is focused on promoting filmmaking because it will stimulate the country's economy through tourism and culture which is the soft power of Thailand."Sajid Nadiadwala added, "It was truly a pleasure to meet with Prime Minister Thavisin and discuss subjects beyond just creative partnerships. It was more for building a strong relationship and exchanging ideas to make the process of filming seamless in Thailand."Sajid's upcoming projects include 'Housefull 5' and 'Chandu Champion.'

Ahan Shetty to reunite with Sajid Nadiadwala for a new project?

28 Dec 2023

"Dearest @ahan.shetty, Wishing you a very Happy Birthday. We're incredibly excited and can't wait for you to unwrap our gift of love next month.So, as we start another journey to achieve one more movie milestone together, let the celebrations begin #SajidNadiadwala @wardakhannadiadwala," the post read.Ahan made his debut with Sajid's film 'Tadap' in 2021. The film also starred Tara Sutaria.More details regarding the upcoming project are awaited.Meanwhile, Ahan received loads of wishes on social media.Taking to Instagram, Ahan's dad and actor Suniel Shetty shared a stunning portrait of Ahan along with a sweet note.The note read, "A lot of friends see my reflection in you Ahan but what i see in you son is the man I always wanted to become ... Happy birthday babu ... love you with all my heart !!"As soon as the birthday wish was uploaded, fans and industry members flooded the comment section.Birthday day boy, Ahan commented, "Love you papa."Riteish Deshmukh wrote, "Happy Birthday Dear Ahan !!!! Have a stupendous one."One of the users wrote, "May god give him all the success and peace in life !! Happy birthday Ahan."Another user commented, "Wishing @ahan.shetty a very happy birthday."Not only did his dad showered his love but his sister and actor Athiya also dropped a series of photos from her wedding diaries and childhood memories.Sharing the pictures, she wrote, "Happy birthday to the best brother, best friend and best human. You deserve every bit of happiness and unlimited laddoos. Love you, fool. ."She also posted on her Instagram story and wrote, 'Got your back forever, Happy Birthday'.

Sajid Nadiadwala clarifies amid rumours around 'Housefull 5' star cast

4 Nov 2023

There are many speculations doing rounds about the star cast in #Housefull5, we kindly request media houses to please refrain from making any premature announcements at this stage. We will officially announce the star cast soon.#SajidNadiadwala@WardaNadiadwala Nadiadwala Grandson (@NGEMovies) November 4, 2023Starring Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh along with other actors, the film is all set to be released during Diwali in 2024.In June this year, Akshay announced the fifth instalment of his hit comedy franchise 'Housefull'.Taking to Instagram, Akshay shared a poster of 'Housefull 5' captioning it, "Get ready for FIVE times the madness!. Bringing to y'all #SajidNadiadwala's #Housefull5 Directed by @tarun_mansukhani. See you in cinemas on Diwali 2024!"Helmed by Tarun Mansukhani, the film is all set to hit the theatres on the occasion of Diwali 2024.'Housefull 5' marks the first-ever franchise film in Indian Cinema to have five installments.The first part of 'Housefull' was released in the year 2010 and starred Akshay, Riteish, Lara Dutta, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal and Boman Irani. The film was declared a hit, followed by another hit sequel 'Housefull 2' which was released in the year 2012 and included a stellar cast of Akshay, Ritiesh, John Abraham, Shreyas Talpade, Jacqueline Fernandez, Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty and Asin.Both of the parts were helmed by director Sajid Khan. Sajid was replaced in the third instalment of the film by director duo Sajid Samji and Farhad Samji. The film was released in 2016. Director Farhad Samji helmed the fourth part of the franchise which was a reincarnation comedy film.

'Housefull 5' to be shot in UK, shares producer Sajid Nadiadwala

4 Sep 2023

ukh along with other actors, the film is all set to be released during Diwali in 2024. And guess what? It will be shot in the UK.Sharing what fans can expect from the shoot, producer Sajid Nadiadwala said in a statement, "My journey in the film world has always been about giving the best movie experience to our audience. We've built strong relationships with the UK and Saudi Arabia, making these places feel like a second home for our movie shoots. Our commitment to entertain our viewers remains strong, and our upcoming movies promise to make the audience laugh with 'Housefull 5,' inspire with 'Chandu Champion,' and captivate with 'Baaghi 4.'"'Housefull 5' marks the first-ever franchise film in Indian Cinema to have five installments.The first part of 'Housefull' was released in the year 2010 and starred Akshay, Riteish, Lara Dutta, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal and Boman Irani. The film was declared a hit, followed by another hit sequel 'Housefull 2' which was released in the year 2012 and included a stellar cast of Akshay, Ritiesh, John Abraham, Shreyas Talpade, Jacqueline Fernandez, Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty and Asin.Both of the parts were helmed by director Sajid Khan. Sajid was replaced in the third instalment of the film by director duo Sajid Samji and Farhad Samji. The film was released in 2016. Director Farhad Samji helmed the fourth part of the franchise which was a reincarnation comedy film.

Varun Dhawan talks about his future collaboration with Sajid Nadiadwala

27 Jul 2023

Varun Dhawan shared his experience of working with Sajid Nadiadwala in the movie 'Bawaal' and also spoke about future collaboration with the producer.While talking about his collaboration with Nadiawala, Varun said, "Bawaal marks my third collaboration with Sajid sir, and it undeniably stands as the most special one. From the beginning, he told that the film would create a global impact, and now witnessing it topping charts worldwide has been amazing. Prior to filming, he always believed this could be my best role to date, and with a director like Nitesh sir, it has brought out an unseen side of me that the audience hasn't seen."About any future collaboration with Sajid, he added, My father loves Sajid sir, and they have always pushed each other to aim for bigger and better things. I keep encouraging Sajid sir to direct a film soon. I'm sure that in the future, you will see me back under the NGE banner for something even bigger."'Bawaal' is directed by Nitesh Tiwari, who is best known for helming blockbusters like 'Dangal' and 'Chhichhore'. The film is a romantic drama set against the backdrop of World War 2.The film has Varun playing a history teacher who takes Janhvi Kapoor's character on a trip to Europe to visit World War 2 sites. It was shot in Paris, Berlin, Poland, Amsterdam, Krakow, Warsaw along with Lucknow and two other cities in India. The film's crew had more than 700 people with action directors and stuntmen hired from Germany.The film was released on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video on July 21.

Randeep Hooda celebrates 9 years of Kick

25 Jul 2023

Salman KhanRandeep Hooda, and Jacqueline Fernandez starrer action film Kick turned 9 on Tuesday.To mark the occasion, Randeep took to his Instagram account and shared a video which he captioned, "Mai case aur face kabhi nahi bhoolta" #9YearsOfKick #Kick.In the video, the actor shared some glimpses from the film.The film was helmed by Sajid Nadiadwala and was declared a blockbuster.Having kept the audience in absolute astonishment throughout the film with his subtle character changes in the film, Salman came as Devi Lal Singh and Devil, an eccentric man whose life was driven by the need for a `Kick` or an adrenaline rush. Be it enjoying madly in the parties to getting jailed, Devil is always in hunt of a 'Kick' in his life and that's where the entertainment begins in the film. But more certainly what connected to the audience is the charm of the superstar as Devil, his personality behind the mask and helping nature for the needy people.The film also gave a blockbuster music album where almost all the songs are superhit, be it Jumme Ki Raat, Hangover, or Yaar Naa Miley. Be it a party, emotional, love, or celebration, the music of the film has it all to serve it all.Kick was Salmans first film to enter the Rs 200 Crore club and emerged as one of the biggest blockbusters of 2014. Grossing over Rs 402 Cr. worldwide and over Rs 232 Cr. net domestically in India, the film became the 22nd highest-grossing Indian film of all time.Moreover, now Salman fans are eagerly waiting for its sequel that has been announced.The makers announced the films sequel back in 2020.Meanwhile, talking about Randeeps upcoming proejcts, he recently finished shooting for the film 'Swatantra Veer Savarkar'. The film is a biopic of freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar.Directed and co-written by Randeep Hooda with Utkarsh Naithani, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar is produced by Anand Pandit Motion Pictures and Randeep Hooda Films with Legend Studios and Avak Films.'Pavitra Rishta' fame Ankita Lokhande will be seen opposite Randeep in the film. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was born on 28 May 1883 in Maharashtra's Nashik. He was a freedom fighter, politician, lawyer, and writer. Savarkar is known for coining the term 'Hindutva'.

"Female audiences hailing my character, made it even more special": Kartik Aaryan on 'Satya Prem Ki Katha' success

12 Jul 2023

Helmed by Sameer Vidhwans, and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film is revolved around Kartik Aaryan and Kiara's love story. It has grossed a total of Rs 100 crore worldwide so far.Reacting to the film's craze among audience especially women, Kartik said in a statement, "Im really humbled by the fact that Satyaprem Ki Katha has hit the 100CR overseas benchmark and continues to reach more and more people. This film will always remain extremely special to me and I am so grateful for the amount of love it got from audiences and critics alike. The female audience hailing my character Sattu, made it even more special. Though this is my 5th film to cross the 100 CRs worldwide collection, it just feels equally special and motivating each time to know that your work is reaching so many types of audiences, globally."Meanwhile, Kartik recently flew to London for the shoot of his next with Kabir Khan named Chandu Champion. He also has 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' along with a Love story which will be helmed by Anurag Basu, in the pipeline ahead.

Kartik Aaryan, Kabir Khan's film titled 'Chandu Champion', release date unveiled

4 Jul 2023

"The toughest journey I'm about to embark upon! But then...Chandu Nahi.. Champion Hai Main.#ChanduChampion - 14th June 2024 #SajidNadiadwala @kabirkhankk," he wrote.View this post on InstagramA post shared by KARTIK AARYAN (@kartikaaryan)The film is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.As per a statement, 'Chandu Champion' is "based on the extraordinary real-life story of a sportsman and his spirit of never giving up."With the film, the audience will see Kartik doing a film based on a real-life story in which he will portray the character of lead Chandu.Kabir also shared the update on his social media.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Kabir Khan (@kabirkhankk)"Elated to announce my next one with #SajidNadiadwala. Presenting @kartikaaryan in and as #ChanduChampion - A true story of a man who refused to surrender. Releasing on 14th June 2024," he wrote.Meanwhile, Kartik is currently basking in the success of 'Satya Prem Ki Katha', which received positive response from the audience.The film stars Kartik alongside Kiara Advani.Helmed by Sameer Vidhwans, and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, 'Satya Prem Ki Katha' revolved around Kartik and Kiara's love story. The film marks the actor's second collaboration after the blockbuster 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2', which was released in 2022.'Satyaprem Ki Katha' is a progressive film and has a message for its viewers. The film has raked in Rs 42.21 Cr. Nett so far.