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Bollywood's Most Expensive Flops

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There are times when even maverick directors, superstar actors and earth-shattering budgets are not able to save a film. So despite the trailers suggesting that everything is going right for the film until its release, its fate at the box office shows how every penny spent can be flushed down the drains on a Friday!

The story of these films, touted as some of the costliest in the business, will prove how they became the biggest duds in Bollywood.

1. Shaandaar

I'm sure there were many like me, who genuinely felt bad for this film made at a budget of 75 crores. Once called one of the most awaited movies of 2015, it just took a day for its fall despite a fresh pairing, luxurious sets and superhit songs. Alas! Nothing could save Shaandaar which had no script.

2. Bombay Velvet

Another big flop of 2015, Bombay Velvet has become a scar in the career of director Anurag Kashyap. Cinefans rejected the film so enthusiastically that the 125-crore film had a loss of 100 crores. Many call it the biggest flop in the history of Bollywood. Even actors Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma would prefer to disown this disaster.

3. Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja

It is said that producer Boney Kapoor put all his money in his most ambitious project. At a time when films were made in lakhs, this one had a whopping 9-crore budget. We're assuming even its original director, Shekhar Kapoor, realised how shoddy the film was, before leaving it halfway. Trade analysts held poor dialogues, weak music and a silly story-line responsible for the debacle. We still feel sorry for actors Anil Kapoor, Sridevi and Jackie Shroff.

4. Kites

A superstar son, a brilliant director, a Mexican hottie and a melodic album, but none could save the film. Kites could've been a dream crossover project for Hrithik Roshan onto international cinema. Rakesh Roshan even had a Brett Ratner cut of the film for American audiences. But unfortunately, he also had a cliched script. 150 crores wasted!

5. Asoka

Shah Rukh Khan's dream project refused to go down well both with critics and fans alike. The 3-hour long period film failed at a time when 13 crores was a massive investment.

6. Love Story 2050

With VFX teams from Australia and New Zealand, the film was much hyped in terms of special effects. But producer Harry Baweja's plans of giving his son Harman Baweja his dream launch failed miserably due to a "senseless" script. While Harman ended up with the tag of a Hrithik-lookalike, the corny film also lead to his breakup with his rumoured girlfriend and his female lead Priyanka Chopra. Ouch!

7. Raavan

Mani Ratnam was supposed to make a comeback with this mega project starring Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai. With a sloppy script, the 100-crore film lost more than 50% at the box office.

8. Mangal Pandey

We know how much time Aamir Khan took to prepare for this film to completely look his part. It was also one of the most eagerly awaited movies. But the basic idea of a prostitute romancing one of India's favourite freedom fighters didn't go down well with many. All we remember in this 35-crore film is Aamir's long hair and his big moustache.

9. Saawariya

Under Sanjay Leela Bhansali's banner, it could've been the perfect launchpad for Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor. But the story wasn't well received in the Indian market. Completely shot on 'blue-coloured' sets, the 40-crore film, after a point, left the audience gasping for some sunlight and fresh air.

10. Raju Chacha

It was made at a budget of 30 crores at a time when lavish films required 15 crores tops. Even its Christmas release couldn't do it any good. It's unfortunate resemblance to the 1965 classic The Sound of Music, a long and poor screenplay, and insipid lead performances crashed the film, much to the loss of producer-actor Ajay Devgan.

11. Blue

At 129 crores, this film became Bollywood's most expensive in 2009. It had some brilliant underwater shots, expensive action choreography, a long schedule in Bahamas but no grace! The hefty paychecks of Akshay Kumar and Sanjay Dutt took the film's budget overboard and its flimsy story about an under-sea bounty left many disappointed. Special appearance by Kylie Minogue (who was paid 6.6 crores) added to the producers' pockets.

12. Drona

It is always a risk to invest 87 crores on Abhishek Bachchan, right? But good friend and producer Goldie Behl took the risk, only to realise what he lost when the film bombed heavily at the box office. A superhero flick, so to speak, was too full of imaginary rubbish.

13. Ajooba

A film with a budget of 8 crores in 1991 was solid money! So much so, that Shashi Kapoor had to close down his film production company after this film. His friendship with Amitabh Bachchan fell back real hard it seems. This highly hyped superhero film failed to make any impact on the audience.

14. Besharam

Sometimes we just wonder why brilliant actors like Ranbir Kapoor end up doing such poor films. His super stardom did draw the audience to the theaters but, ultimately, the content has to do the talking and it was declared an absolute letdown. The 85-crore film only managed to cover 35 crores.

15. RGV Ki Aag


Let's save the best for the last. So if I call it the biggest box office disaster till date, I hope most of you will agree. Many also listed it among the worst Bollywood movies ever made. The basic crux of remaking a classic Sholay raised many eyebrows. Ram Gopal Verma messed the older version making Amitabh play Babban Singh on the lines of Gabbar. Poor casting, bad storytelling and horrible reception made this big budget film a catastrophe!

Source: Indiatimes

Alia Replaced Deepika in Shahid Kapoor starrer Shaandaar?

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Shaandaar starring Alia Bhatt and Shahid Kapoor is almost set to hit the screens on October 22. The promos look gorgeous. More so, Shahid and Alia’s chemistry is something that’s literally leaving us craving for more. They look no less than a vision together and I don’t think anyone would disagree to that. But there’s more news! Believe it or not but Alia wasn’t the first choice for Shaandaar. Yes! The makers were initially keen on casting Deepika Padukone opposite Shahid in this destination wedding film. But Ranveer’s girl denied the offer for reasons unknown. Reveals a source, “Apparently, Vikas approached Dippy, but the actress could not do the film. It would have been a fresh casting and Shahid too was keen to work with Deepika. Vikas waited for a long time for Deepika, but she finally said no.”



No wonder Shahid and DP were seen bonding so much during the Screen Awards 2015, earlier this year! Remember we had brought to you inside goss on how the two were stuck to each other, with deep conversations until the end of the show? Nevertheless, we are glad Alia  has come on board for Shaandaar coz let’s admit it, we LOVE Alia, don’t we?.

Meanwhile, talks further suggest Alia and Deepika are in the running for Aanand L Rai’s next starring Shah Rukh Khan.

SHAHID-ALIA’S ‘NAZDEEKIYAAN’; WITNESS THEIR VINTAGE STYLE LOVE

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The song ‘Nazdeekiyaan’ shows the couple in multiple entries during a vintage styled party in the serial.



Pankaj Kappor, Shahid’s real father is knthe film too. He is seen taking Alia away from Shahid and thats when the magic unfolds.

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My bikini shot wasn't supposed to be so elaborate, says Alia Bhatt

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Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt, who launched the first trailer of Shaandaar on Tuesday, said that she worked very hard for her bikini scene in the movie. Shaandaar is directed by Vikas Bahl and stars Shahid Kapoor.

Speaking at the trailer launch of Shaandaar, where she is paired with her childhood crush Shahid Kapoor, Alia said, "We (Shahid and I) both were training...he was training just for his usual self, as he likes to stay fit. I was training hard for that bikini shot. I was on diet...was focused about getting it right. It was not an elaborate shot, but I worked so hard."

Directed by Vikas Bahl, Shaandaar is a romantic-comedy featuring Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles and at the end of the film's trailer, Alia is seen donning a pink bikini.

Director Vikas Bahl said the bikini scene was shot on the "coldest day" and Alia was ready with a pair of pants to slip into soon after the shot. Alia reveals it is because of Shahid that she got to do two of her upcoming films -- Shaandaar and Udta Punjab with him. The Student of the Year actor was also thankful to her mentor Karan Johan, who launched her into filmdom and is also producing Shaandaar. "Karan started this journey...he has an important role in it. I chose to do different kind of roles. I believe variety is the spice of life. I am grateful to everyone for giving me an opportunity to choose and do different characters on screen. It is a conscious decision," Alia said.

In Shaandaar, Alia plays a free spirited girl named after herself-- Alia. "Alia and Alia both are mad. With this film I got to explore funny, quirky side of me. Alia in Shaandaar is intelligent," she added.

Shaandaar that also stars Pankaj Kapur and Sushma Seth in pivotal roles, is set to release on October 22.



Shaandaar trailer launch: Alia Bhatt kisses Shahid Kapoor, protects him from the media!

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Shahid Kapoor's SHOCKING Reaction When Asked About Kareena Kapoor

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Shahid Kapoor who was in the news for his recent wedding with meera rajput was startled when the media at the trailer launch of his film Shaandaar, asked about the comparison between Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor. Listen to his reaction.

Shahid Kapoor: I don't find any similarity between Alia and Kareena.

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Making his first public appearance after tying the knot with Mira Rajput, Shahid Kapoor was in high spirits at the trailer launch of Vikas Bahl's destination wedding romcom, Shaandaar, reports Mumbai Mirror. But every time a question about the shaadi cropped up, his over protective co-star, Alia Bhatt, jumped in saying, "Shahid's shandaar wedding is over, so the only wedding we should talk about is the one happening in my film." She butted in again, when he was asked about the best gift he received, "We were the shandaar gifts," to which Karan Johar quipped, "Yeah, we packed Alia and sent the gift to Shahid's wedding."


Interestingly, Shahid's dad Pankaj Kapur plays Alia's father for reel. Being a method actor, Pankaj, stayed in character throughout the shoot. "He plays Alia's protective father, and spent much of his time with her, with pakodas and sandwiches for company. He would get jealous if I spoke to Alia for even a minute," Shahid chuckled. Alia's a die-hard Kareena Kapoor fan and comparisons are being drawn between the two. Shahid insisted that this is a big compliment for Alia, since, Kareena is an established actress and has a great body of work. "But I don't find any similarity between the two apart from the fact that both are originals. And I did a love story with Kareena, Jab We Met, and now I'm doing one with Alia," he concluded.

Source: TOI

Shaandaar : Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor are adorable

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