Will Katrina Kaif step in to resolve release issues between Sajid Nadiadwala’s ‘Phantom’ and Fox Star Studios’ ‘Bang Bang’?

Two or more films releasing on the same day is a common sight in Bollywood. However, what if those two or more movies releasing on the same day have the same actor or actress as well? It would surely pose as a major problem for the respective actors because promoting both the films together might not be a great idea. It is not only an awkward situation for the actors, but also for the makers, if both the projects are big budget films with a strong star cast. A clash of release dates of such two films needs to be solved. Similarly, two of the many big movies of this year, Sajid Nadiadwala’s Phantom and Fox Star Studios’ Bang Bang are slated to hit the theatres on the same day, which is 2^nd October. Coincidentally, both the movies have actress Katrina Kaif in the main lead. While Katrina will be seen playing a photojournalist opposite actor Saif Ali Khan in Phantom, she will play actor Hrithik Roshan’s love interest in Bang Bang.

Also, the actress herself does not want her two films to clash at the box office. This can prove dangerous for both her ventures. Therefore, talking about their release issues at an event, Katrina said, “It is unlikely that the films will hit the screen on the same day.” So, does that mean that Katrina Kaif will step in to resolve release issues between Sajid Nadiadwala’s ‘Phantom’ and Fox Star Studios’ ‘Bang Bang’? The leading lady of the two movies might ask either of the makers to postpone the released date. Giving his views over the same issue, Kabir Khan, who is directing 'Phantom', said, “We are releasing our film on October 2. It is going to be a five day weekend, so there is enough space for the two films to co-exist.”

So, let us wait and watch, whether Bang Bang lets Sajid Nadiadwala’s Phantom enjoy an individual release, while Katrina tries to handle the matter. 

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Sajid Nadiadwala’s Phantom has completed its shooting schedule in Kashmir

The movie phantom that is being produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under his home banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. The film has Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif in the lead. Both the actors started shooting for the film after returning from their respective holidays. Katrina Kaif was in London, spending time with her family, while Saif Ali Khan was holidaying with his wife. Both the actors are keen on finishing the shooting of the film without any delay and so is the director. Saif and Katrina are both playing counter terrorists in the film and have worked really hard on their look as well as acting in the movie.

Some part of this Sajid Nadiadwala movie was shot in Beirut, Lebanon. Even though, the country was experiencing a political turmoil at the time, the crew managed to finish their shooting without any major mishaps. The next part of the film was being shot in Kashmir for the last 2 weeks. The movie was shot in Gulmarg, which is one of the best ski sites in the world. It was recently voted no 16 on the list of best ski sites in the world. The crew shot here for a week. Later on, the shooting was continued in Pahalgam, which is a picturesque hill station in the valley. Saif Ali Khan has been in Kashmir for 2 weeks with his entire crew and was recently joined by the leading lady of the film.

The shooting schedule of the Sajid Nadiadwala production in Kashmir has now come to an end. The director of the film Kabir Khan tweeted the Chief Minister of the state, “@abdullah_omar it's great to b able to shoot in Kashmir again. The enthusiasm and hard work of the locals was heart warming. We will be back.” It is clear how happy he is after shooting in the valley. Shooting is Kashmir is not only an advantage for the film industry but also for the locals as it creates job opportunities for them and gives them the right kind of exposure to the industry. Also, it has exceptionally increased the tourism of the valley.

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Katrina Kaif to join the crew of Sajid Nadiadwala’s ‘Phantom’ at Kashmir soon!

This year five films will be hitting the silver screen under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., which also start releasing back to back from February. Film producer Sajid Nadiadwala seems to be on a high due to this reason. The five films he is making this year are Highway, 2 States, Heropanti, Kick, and Phantom. Out of these, Phantom is an action thriller, with which Sajid is attempting a serious genre for the first time. While he is producing the film, Kabir Khan will be directing it. Actors Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif are playing the lead roles in this movie and will be featured as each other’s love interest. For the first time, they will be seen playing secret agents that too from the counter terrorist side. Shooting for the first schedule of Phantom wrapped up in the volatile regions of Beirut, Lebanon last year. This year the second schedule has already begun in the beautiful Gulmarg Valley ski resort of Kashmir.

The cast and crew of this Sajid Nadiadwala production Phantom is shooting there, despite of the falling temperatures and thick layers of snow. Informing about the same, a source said, “While the rest of the crew, led by director of the film Kabir Khan, arrived in the valley last week, Saif joined them in Gulmarg on Friday. Most of the shooting in the film during the next few days is scheduled to take place at the breathtaking locales of the hill resort.” Lead actor Saif Ali Khan has been spotted shooting for Phantom at Kangdoori. However, the lead actress Katrina Kaif is nowhere in sight. It is being said that she is stuck up with some personal matters, which is a reason for her absence from the sets. A unit member claimed, “Katrina was also needed here for this schedule but she couldn’t make it. However, she is supposed to join the crew soon.”

Sajid Nadiadwala’s Phantom is slated to release on 2^nd October this year!

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Sajid Nadiadwala wants to create a little controversy with his upcoming film ‘Phantom’!

A little controversy is always good for a film, which is about to release. It definitely attracts eyeballs and proves to be beneficial for the film as well as the makers. Similarly, the famous Indian film producer Sajid Nadiadwala is in mood to create a little controversy with his upcoming movie Phantom. Though the producer wants to go slow over it, he has on purpose given this action thriller a working title like Phantom. Phantom is a very basic and common title, which is temporary for sure. He will later change the film’s name to something interesting as well as a bit controversial. In order to keep things going smoothly till the movie has been wrapped, they have been subtly calling it Phantom. Talking about this a source said, “The makers don’t want the story line of the movie to be revealed right now which is why they have kept the working title, Phantom.”

Sajid Nadiadwala’s Phantom is an action thriller, which is based on the 26/11 terror attacks scenario. However, not wanting to reveal any details about this director Kabir Khan calls it a rumour and says, “The movie is definitely not based on 9/11.” Actors Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif will be seen playing the lead roles in Phantom, where they are being featured as secret agents from the counter terrorist side. The name of the movie can be changed to Daniyal Khan later, which is said to be the name of the character Saif is playing in the film. Katrina’s name in Phantom will be Nawab. The first schedule of the film was shot in volatile regions of Beirut last year. The shoot for the second schedule has now been moved to Mumbai, which might later head to Kashmir. Talking about the controversial title the source added, “Right now the title is Phantom and they are planning to change it once the film is complete or will probably announce it close to the release of the film!”

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Sajid Nadiadwala’s ‘Phantom’ to hit the big screen towards the end of 2014!

Producing a film individually is not a common concept in Bollywood. Usually, two or more producers prefer to co-produce a movie, especially due to the trend of making big budget films these days. However, a few film producers do possess the capability of taking it entirely on their shoulders. One such individual Indian film producer is the very famous film maker Sajid Nadiadwala. He has been currently working on 5 big movies, which are slated to release back to back in the next year. Starting with the offbeat road film directed by Imtiaz Ali that Sajid is presenting worldwide is Highway. It releases on 21^st February 2014. Moving on to 18^th April, we have 2 States based on the story of a book, which Sajid is co-producing with Karan Johar.

Tiger Shroff is also debuting with a Sajid Nadiadwala production named Heropanti that hits the theatres on 16^th May, 2014. Later on July 25 releases the producer’s directorial debut and the much awaited Salman Khan starrer Kick. Remake of a Telugu movie, Kick is expected to break several box office records. Last, but not the least is the action thriller being directed by talented director Kabir Khan, which has been tentatively named as Phantom. By producing Phantom, Sajid is moving out of his comfort zone, as he has always preferred to make commercial and comedy movies before. This seems to be his first complete action packed project that will feature actors Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif as leads. Paired opposite each other for the first time as one another’s love interest, the two actors have also worked together earlier in Race.

Sajid Nadiadwala’s Phantom is about the post 26/11 terror attack conditions in Mumbai, which has been shot at the Beirut, Lebanon border – a war struck area. Shoot for the first schedule of the movie has been completed and it is expected to hit the big screen towards the end of 2014!