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Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
HC rejects Firoz Nadiadwala's plea to dismiss ₹24-crore suit over film financing dispute
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Monday rejected a plea by filmmaker Firoz A Nadiadwala seeking dismissal of a ₹24-crore commercial suit filed against him on grounds that he was never formally served a writ of summons. Justice Abhay Ahuja, who heard the matter, observed that since Nadiadwala had already appointed lawyers and was represented by senior counsel during earlier proceedings, formal service of summons was not required under the law. The case stems from a financing agreement dated July 16, 2015, between Nadiadwala and businessman Anil Dhanraj Jethani, who had agreed to fund a film production. Jethani later filed a suit on August 19, 2015, to recover ₹24 crore, alleging non-payment of dues. On September 1, 2015, the high court passed a consent order permitting Jethani to withdraw ₹12.5 crore deposited by another defendant. The remaining amount was to be paid by Nadiadwala before the release of his upcoming film Welcome to the Jungle, which was initially scheduled for December 28, 2024, but has since been delayed. Following the enactment of the Commercial Courts Act in October 2015, the suit was reclassified as a commercial case. Nadiadwala later moved an application arguing that he had never been served a summons, and therefore, all subsequent orders—including the consent order—were invalid and contrary to the Civil Procedure Code. His counsel further pointed out that Jethani had not taken any steps to issue or serve a writ of summons for over seven years and contended that the financing agreement remained unsigned by one party, raising questions about its enforceability. Countering the claim, Jethani's senior counsel argued that once a defendant enters an appearance during interlocutory proceedings or files a vakalatnama, formal service of summons is no longer necessary. He accused Nadiadwala of acting in bad faith and attempting to evade a binding commitment made to the court. The court noted that Nadiadwala had received copies of the plaint and exhibits on August 20, 2015, and that his legal team had participated in hearings on August 24 and 28 that year. It held that his participation established his awareness of the proceedings and dismissed his application accordingly.
News18
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Housefull 5 Producer Sajid Nadiadwala Poses With Fans, Signs Autographs Inside Theatre
Last Updated: Housefull 5, backed by Sajid Nadiadwala, opened to Rs 24 crore at the box office. Nadiadwala celebrated by watching the film with the audience. Sajid Nadiadwala-backed Housefull 5 opened to Rs 24 crore at the box office, a decent number compared to the first-day collections of recent Bollywood releases. To celebrate the occasion, Nadiadwala watched the film inside a theatre with the audience. Upon realising who he was, fans flocked around him for photos. He was also seen signing autographs on T-shirts. His video comes after Akshay Kumar went incognito to take the audience's feedback outside a theatre earlier today and almost got caught. Sajid Nadiadwala has been making headlines for his jaw-dropping transformation. In a video going viral, the film producer, who is estimated to have a net worth of Rs 1500 crore, sat silently among the audience to gauge their reaction. He soon revealed himself and celebrated the film's good opening numbers with the audience. Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Sajid Nadiadwala experimented with two different endings for Housefull 5, which varied across theatres. Speaking about it, the film producer shared, 'With Housefull 5, we wanted to take a bold creative swing that hasn't been done before internationally for any thriller film. The idea of having multiple endings, multiple experiences has been with me for 30 years. Since, i wanted to make Housefull 5 a thriller comedy, there couldn't have been a better way to execute my idea of having multiple endings than this." He added, 'It felt right to do something radical as we celebrate 75 years of Nadiadwala Grandson in the industry. Housefull is India's biggest comedy franchise and for the fifth instalment, we had to push the boundaries of what comedy can be. The idea of different endings came from a simple question: why should the audience always have just one version of the truth in a thriller? With Housefull 5, we've built a film that plays with form while staying completely rooted in entertainment. It's a killer comedy, literally, with twists that change depending on where you're watching it. and I'm proud we're doing it under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson as we mark 75 years in the business. Our legacy has always been about embracing scale, stars, and giving audiences newer experiences and Housefull 5 takes all it to another level." He further mentioned, 'It's a natural extension of the theatrical experience: creating intrigue, rewatch value, and a sense of discovery. In a world of spoilers and algorithms, we're bringing back that element of surprise. And that's where the fun begins." Housefull 5 boasts an ensemble of 19 stars, comprising Akshay Kumar, joined by returning favourites and some new faces including Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir. The film, directed by Tarun Mansukhani, released on June 6, 2025. First Published:
Pink Villa
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Box Office: Can Housefull 5 be the next big hit movie for Bollywood after Raid 2?
Bollywood box office has been in a pretty good shape since April 2025. The industry has had two decent theatrical performers in the form of Jaat and Kesari 2 and a big hit in the form of Raid 2. Jaat netted Rs 85 crore while Kesari 2 is about to end its run in the vicinity of Rs 90.50 crore. Raid 2 is sure to collect over Rs 160 crore in its full run. The new release Bhool Chuk Maaf is running in theatres and it is doing better than what most people expected. The verdict shall be known in a few days but there is no denying that it has exceeded industry expectations. Now, all eyes are on Housefull 5. In the post-pandemic setting where sequels are overperforming at the box office, it is expected that Housefull 5 will also create a big box office splash. The trailer of Housefull 5 looks grand and on top of that, it has a lot of what the audiences enjoyed watching in the first 4 films of the franchise. If the movie clicks with the lovers of the franchise, it is sure to emerge as the 2nd highest grosser of the year so far, only behind Chhaava. Every film of the Housefull franchise has been a hit or a superhit at the box office. There have been instances when the reviews were not entirely positive but the franchise factor, along with the ensemble cast helped the film sail through. The loyal audiences of the franchise need to turn up for Housefull 5 so that more movies of the franchise can be made. Housefull movies are difficult to execute because they have a lot of actors to take care of. And there is no denying that these films are really very expensive too and so the theatrical recoveries have to be solid, along with the already strong non-theatrical recoveries courtesy the brand of the franchise and obviously the reputation of Nadiadwala and Grandsons. Housefull 5's X-factor is that it is pitched as a murder-comedy on a cruise. In the trailer launch, producer Sajid Nadiadwala confirmed that there are two different climaxes with two different killers and that has added to the intrigue for the film. But let's be honest. No one really cares about the killer and everyone is in it for the comedy. It has been a while since a proper slapstick comedy was made at this scale for Bollywood. The advance bookings for Housefull 5 begin over the weekend. How excited are you for the 5th installment of the loved franchise?
Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Producer Sajid Nadiadwala revealed that Housefull 5 will have two different endings, Jackie Shroff calls Akshay Kumar, ‘the biggest joker'
The much-anticipated trailer for Housefull 5 has finally dropped, and with it came a quirky and unprecedented revelation by producer Sajid Nadiadwala at the launch event. As the fifth installment of Bollywood's most successful comedy franchise gears up for a grand release on June 6, 2025, Nadiadwala shared that the film will feature not one but two different endings. 'In my mind, I've been playing with this idea for 30 years,' Nadiadwala revealed. 'If I ever made a thriller, what would be the X-factor? How would people walk out of the theatre if the identity of the villain was kept secret?' he said. He went on to explain the unique twist: 'I've written a story where every theatre will have a different killer. So if you watch it at Gaiety, it'll have one killer. If you watch it at Galaxy, there'll be another. In PVR screen number 4, you'll see a different killer, and in PVR screen number 5, yet another one. It's like every time you watch the film, you'll get a different ending.' Expanding on the idea, Nadiadwala added, 'The film basically has two endings, something that hasn't even happened anywhere else in the world.' Also present at the trailer launch was actress Nargis Fakhri, making her comeback to films with Housefull 5. Overwhelmed with emotion, she shared the serendipitous way she landed the role: 'There's so much excitement. It's also kinda funny how it actually happened. In fact, it happened here at PVR Juhu, at the elevator, where I met Sajid sir. I told him, 'Hey, I miss you, we should work together again.' And a few days later, he called and said, 'Housefull 5.' I said, 'Woah, that's amazing.' I feel like it's a great comeback. I wasn't here for a while, but now I'm finally back.' Reflecting on the shoot, she added, 'It was really incredible on the sets of Housefull 5, where everyone got along. It was such a supportive and fun set. I'm so happy that Sajid called me, and I'm here now.' Also Read | Housefull 5 trailer: Akshay Kumar gets slapped by monkey, Jackie Shroff makes fun of Tiger Housefull 5 also marks a return for Fardeen Khan, who's making a big-screen comeback after over a decade. Reflecting on his journey, the actor said: 'It feels like a second coming, in my case, you could argue it's a third. But to be met with so much respect, love, and appreciation from colleagues, it's something I'm deeply grateful for.' He added, 'Coming back after a 12-year break isn't something you can plan. But I'm just prepared for it. I missed being on set, missed telling stories, and missed the connection with the audience. And now to have a fourth release in just one year, and that too with Housefull 5, such a successful and iconic comedy franchise in Hindi film history, it just feels like a celebration. I'm extremely grateful to everyone who believed in me and gave me this opportunity.' Another familiar face returning to the franchise is Jackie Shroff, who was also part of the third installment. When asked who the biggest prankster on set was, Shroff didn't hesitate: 'Itne bade bade joker hai bhai… magar sabse bada joker hai jisne abhi bola safed suit mein (Akshay Kumar) uske samne kaun bol sakta hai kuch. Ek number ka badmaash hai… khade khade kab shirt nikal deta hai pata hi nahi chalta hai.' (There are many big jokers here, brother… but the biggest joker is the one who just spoke, the one in the white suit (Akshay Kumar). Who can say anything in front of him? He's a real mischief-maker… before you know it, he'll just whip off his shirt!) Housefull 5 is poised to make history as India's first comedy franchise to reach a fifth installment. This time, the makers have added a murder mystery twist to the franchise's signature slapstick humour, adding a new layer to the chaos and comedy. The film boasts a massive ensemble cast of 19 actors, including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Jackie Shroff, Shreyas Talpade, Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer, Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Nargis Fakhri, and Johnny Lever, among others.
News18
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Janhvi Kapoor Is An Etheral Vision In White As She Repeats Her Birthday Dress
Last Updated: Janhvi Kapoor was recently spotted in Mumbai as she stepped out for a work meeting. She kept it simple and stylish in a white maxi dress. Janhvi Kapoor is currently busy working on her upcoming movies. The actor was recently spotted at the Nadiadwala office in Mumbai on Friday. Janhvi kept her appearance at the work meeting simple and stylish in a white crochet-knit maxi dress. Quite interestingly, she had previously worn this dress on her birthday. Viral videos and pictures show Janhvi Kapoor exiting her car and entering the venue. The actor smiled for the cameras and was seen interacting with the paparazzi. For her OOTD, she donned a breezy white maxi dress that was not only stylish but also the perfect pick to beat the summer heat. Take a closer look at Janhvi's OOTD here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) For her work meeting, Janhvi opted for a white crochet-knit maxi dress. The sleeveless dress came with delicate, thin straps and a straight neckline that highlighted her collarbones. With a fitted bodice and a flattering flared silhouette, the maxi dress came with intricate crochet-knit detailing that ran throughout the dress. The floral motifs gave the overall outfit a romantic allure. Janhvi had previously worn this Maje Paris dress on March 6 when she celebrated her birthday with the paparazzi in Mumbai. For the accessories, she ditched the glamorous accessories and slipped into a pair of comfortable white flats. For the glam, she ditched the heavy makeup and went with a no-makeup, bare-faced glow. She left her hair open and styled her hair in soft curls. She gave her hair a middle partition and let those curls gracefully fall over her shoulders. On the work front, Janhvi is currently filming for Param Sundari with Siddharth Malhotra. She also has Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari in the pipeline. First Published: May 10, 2025, 09:16 IST
