“Every film comes with its own destiny!” – Sajid Nadiadwala

We all are born with our own destinies. Some believe in it, while some do not. However, a little luck factor always prevails. Similarly, in the film industry, every year hundreds of movies are born. They all come with their own fate, out of which many tend to do extremely well over the box office, but few others fail terribly. This is to some extent the fault of the film maker, who is in charge of the entire production process. It also might be the writer’s mistake because he or she did not write an impressive story. If, the director failed to execute the story well, then the blame is on him. In short, anyone or all of them can be at fault. Nevertheless, if luck works, the film becomes a hit irrespective of the flaws. On the other hand, it might also be a flop, despite of being an extraordinary piece.

“Every film comes with its own destiny,” says the much experienced film maker of Indian cinema Sajid Nadiadwala. According to the talented producer, if a film is destined to become a blockbuster, then it will. However, if luck is not in the favor of the movie, it can fail, instead of having a good story and direction. No one, not even the producer can do anything in such a situation. One just has to put in the efforts and be hard working and the rest has to be left with the power up there. Having faith within is the best possible way that one can positively motivate one self and the rest of the crew.

Sajid Nadiadwala has enormous trust in his mother’s blessings as well as friends’ and family’s well wishes. These are the sources, from where he fetches his part of good luck, which has always helped him and his films attain success. Maybe, he knows how to get his destiny to work in his favor all the time!

Sajid Nadiadwala’s movie-flooded ‘2014’!

The individual film producer of Indian cinema Sajid Nadiadwala is completely packed for seven months in the next year. The months from February to August are flooded with movie releases for the producer, who has successfully managed to take the plunge. 2014 becomes a one of its kind year for Sajid with five big films releasing back to back. A source close to the producer says, “This has never happened before for an independent producer but Sajid has managed to pull it off. He has dates locked for his Randeep Hooda and Arjun Kapoor starrers. There are other big names associated with the films as well in the form of director Imtiaz Ali and co-producer Karan Johar respectively.”

His films Highway and 2 States hit the theatres in February and April respectively. This makes the month of May vacant for Tiger Shroff’s debut film Heropanti, which is again produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. “Tiger Shroff would now be making his debut in the month of May. It has been a strategic decision by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Pvt. Ltd so as to give Jackie Shroff’s son an enviable launch. Meanwhile, Sajid would be moving on to two of the biggest films coming out of his production house in July and August respectively, what with Kick arriving in Eid and Kabir Khan-Saif Ali Khan combo hitting the screens on 15th August,” a source adds.

Sajid Nadiadwala is also in news for coming up with another topical action-drama-thriller with Saif Ali Khan and a romantic comedy with the Ranbir Kapoor – Imtiaz Ali duo, post all these five releases. The one man and his efficient army are constantly working hard for their five films to enjoy a smooth development from the month of February to August. Such a power packed 2014 might take Sajid’s banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. to new heights, which will be very beneficial for the producer cum writer cum director!

“Films are not appreciated based on how big they are!” – Sajid Nadiadwala

It is a myth that big budget films are always successful and small budget films are not. There have been many low budget movies, which left a mark on the Indian cinema and broke several records over the box office. However, some people fail to understand that a film cannot be judged by how big it is. Even big banner movies, which have enjoyed a huge capital, tend to be absolute flops most of the times. To make people understand this, Sajid Nadiadwala, the famous film maker said in an interview, “Films are not appreciated based on how big they are!” In fact, it depends on the audiences, whether they like a concept or no.

It is the audiences, who decide that a movie is big or small, according to the talented producer. Small budget movies are results of production houses, those cannot afford to invest in a lot of money and not because their story is a dud. Many small scale producers come up with a descent cast and crew, yet a terrific concept and story. Strong genres and out of the box concepts work well with the viewers. The capital invested does not even matter. Sajid Nadiadwala accepts that there are still people, who decide depending upon a film’s budget that whether to watch it or not. However, that should not really be the reason given for not watching a low budget film. You are just showing disrespect to an extremely talented writer or director, who could not make his or her extraordinary story into a big film.

As per Sajid Nadiadwala, people should start trusting the small capital movies as well. Most of them have to give a brilliant message in a simpler way. They do entertain as well as conveniently pass on their message, because the movies are not complicated and flooded with unnecessary item numbers or expensive sets. They are great in their own way!

Sajid Nadiadwala refuses to rest for his directorial debut Kick!

Sajid Nadiadwala, the upcoming director seems to be taking his directing career too seriously, which is a good thing. The recently director turned producer of Bollywood has high hopes with his Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez starrer Kick. This is the reason that he is putting in all the possible efforts in the making of this movie. In fact, he refuses to even take the necessary rest, only for his directorial flick Kick. The skilled producer cum director is suffering from a seriously injured back, which is a result of his passionate gym sessions off late. Due to his sprained back, the film maker is unable to drive or even walk.

Doctors have strictly advised Sajid Nadiadwala to take complete bed rest and thereby give his hectic shooting schedules a break. However, the talented producer, who makes his directorial debut with Kick, which is a remake of a telugu film with the same name, does not wish to postpone his movie’s production due to the injury. Now that is some intense dedication and enthusiasm to complete his film in time.

He was also overheard telling a newspaper journalist, “Yes, I have injured my back. It happened because of my elaborate training schedule. I have been told to rest for a fortnight or so, but I should be back on my feet soon.” Sajid Nadiadwala is currently travelling between his Versova home and Karjat set in a vanity van. He does not prefer going to the set by car, in order to keep his back pain under control. A person can still manage to work with a sore finger, leg, or head, but working with a paining back is too difficult, as it is responsible for supporting your entire body. Sajid is still doing it and this is appreciable.

The producer is also undergoing physiotherapy to recover from the sprain as soon as possible!

Sajid Nadiadwala expresses his desire to learn from Imtiaz Ali!

There is no age for learning something new. We can choose to learn things as and when time permits. There is also no such rule that only our elders or people more experienced than us can teach us a particular thing. One can also learn from the younger generation and their modern ways. This is something that ace film maker Sajid Nadiadwala implies to his life as well. He has trained many people under him and also has given opportunities to numerous newcomers, both actors as well as directors to work in his movies. The talented producer loves new talent and does not refrain from taking a chance with them.

In fact, he was the one who launched Sajid Khan as a director with one of his movies. Sajid Nadiadwala considers Sajid Khan as his younger brother and has helped him become a successful director in the film industry. He guided him through everything. Another director, who got fame under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. is Sabbir Khan. Sabbir has been like a son to Sajid, and therefore, is very close to him. The director is also directing a film for Sajid called ‘Heropanti’ that marks the debut of the star kid Tiger Shroff.

However, Imtiaz Ali, the director, who is doing two films with Sajid Nadiadwala currently, is someone, whom Sajid looks forward to learn from. The skilled producer says that he is like a father when he is around. He often keeps coming to the producer’s office, and his presence makes the surroundings more vibrant. The man has an unusual energy according to Sajid. Their film ‘Highway’ releases on 13^th December, 2013. The other movie they are doing together, which has Ranbir Kapoor in the lead will go on floors soon.

The expert film maker expresses his desire to learn the art of perfectly directing a film from the extremely talented Imtiaz Ali, whom he admires a lot!