Sajid Nadiadwala's project Kick has been stirring up a whirlwind of controversies. And the producer's strained relationship with Salman Khan has garnered the most attention. However, the two have decided to put aside their differences and start afresh.
All the ambiguity around Salman coming on-board has finally been clarified by the actor himself. He has personally confirmed to director Shirish Kunder that he is ready to get the project on its way.
A source told us, "All's well that ends well. Now everything is fine between Salman and Nadiadwala. Their relationship goes way back. They hit it off with Jeet, in 1996, followed by a superhit Judwaa (1997).
Their professional relationship continued with Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega (2000) and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004). The problems between the two began during the filming of their last film Jaan-E-Mann, in 2006. But now, their friendship is back on track."
The tensions between the two escalated when Salman demanded an additional Rs 5 crore from Nadiadwala to go ahead with the project (Mumbai Mirror, April 8, 2011). The actor was not pleased with the way the filmmaker treated him over the past five years. For a long time, Nadiadwala's attention was diverted completely to Akshay Kumar, who scored the lead roles in the filmmaker's big budget projects.
Only in 2009, after Salman made a critically acclaimed comeback in Prabhu Deva's Wanted, did he return on Nadiadwala's casting radar. Ultimately, the filmmaker decided to concede with Salman's Rs 5 crore demands. The source explained, "Salman will now get any fee that he demands."
Prior to the actor's financial demands, he had also categorically stated that he would not go through with the film, if David Dhawan directed it. And that is how Kunder was brought on-board.
Besides the problems between Nadiadwala and Salman, the project also faced other hiccups. Kick was originally slated to go on floors in September however, it had to be postponed to November due to Salman's hectic schedule.
The actor is currently busy shooting with Kareena Kapoor for his brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri's Bodyguard. After which, he will move on to YRF's Ek Tha Tiger, where he will fly to Iraq to shoot the action sequences. Then, he will proceed to Sohail Khan's Sher Khan and Nadiadwala's Kick. This questions when Dabangg 2 will get on its way.
When contacted, Nadiadwala, who is in Toronto attending an award function, said, "My production house is just like Salman's own. We start on November 18. We will be shooting in Mumbai and South Korea. The other details are fast being worked out."
Kick will be shot in Mumbai and South Korea. Nadiadwala is currently zeroing down on locations to shoot. Simultaneously, a special set, which will resemble a town, is being designed at Film City, Goregaon.
All the ambiguity around Salman coming on-board has finally been clarified by the actor himself. He has personally confirmed to director Shirish Kunder that he is ready to get the project on its way.
A source told us, "All's well that ends well. Now everything is fine between Salman and Nadiadwala. Their relationship goes way back. They hit it off with Jeet, in 1996, followed by a superhit Judwaa (1997).
Their professional relationship continued with Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega (2000) and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004). The problems between the two began during the filming of their last film Jaan-E-Mann, in 2006. But now, their friendship is back on track."
The tensions between the two escalated when Salman demanded an additional Rs 5 crore from Nadiadwala to go ahead with the project (Mumbai Mirror, April 8, 2011). The actor was not pleased with the way the filmmaker treated him over the past five years. For a long time, Nadiadwala's attention was diverted completely to Akshay Kumar, who scored the lead roles in the filmmaker's big budget projects.
Only in 2009, after Salman made a critically acclaimed comeback in Prabhu Deva's Wanted, did he return on Nadiadwala's casting radar. Ultimately, the filmmaker decided to concede with Salman's Rs 5 crore demands. The source explained, "Salman will now get any fee that he demands."
Prior to the actor's financial demands, he had also categorically stated that he would not go through with the film, if David Dhawan directed it. And that is how Kunder was brought on-board.
Besides the problems between Nadiadwala and Salman, the project also faced other hiccups. Kick was originally slated to go on floors in September however, it had to be postponed to November due to Salman's hectic schedule.
The actor is currently busy shooting with Kareena Kapoor for his brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri's Bodyguard. After which, he will move on to YRF's Ek Tha Tiger, where he will fly to Iraq to shoot the action sequences. Then, he will proceed to Sohail Khan's Sher Khan and Nadiadwala's Kick. This questions when Dabangg 2 will get on its way.
When contacted, Nadiadwala, who is in Toronto attending an award function, said, "My production house is just like Salman's own. We start on November 18. We will be shooting in Mumbai and South Korea. The other details are fast being worked out."
Kick will be shot in Mumbai and South Korea. Nadiadwala is currently zeroing down on locations to shoot. Simultaneously, a special set, which will resemble a town, is being designed at Film City, Goregaon.
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