About Sajid Nadiadwala
Sajid Nadiadwala is an Indian film producer, story writer, director and owner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. He is the grandson of proclaimed filmmaker A K Nadiadwala and has carry forwarded the 70 years of legacy of Nadiadwalas in the Indian film industry. From writing and producing films like Housefull (2010), Baaghi (2016) to directing Kick (2014), that brought him various debutant director awards, Sajid Nadiadwala has multiple commercial blockbusters to critically acclaimed films to his name. He's also written the widely acclaimed Marathi film Lai Bhaari that was produced by Riteish Deshmukh. Produced movies like Judwaa 2, Highway, 2 States, Baaghi, Heropanti, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Jeet, Baaghi 2,Judwaa, Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega, Tamasha, Dishoom, Sajid is one of the top independent producers in India.Sajid Nadiadwala started his career at a very young age, as a production assistant in his uncle's production house before establishing his own production company called "Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Pvt Ltd".In 1992, he produced his first film Zulm Ki Hukumat starring Dharmendra and Govinda. He brought together action stars Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty for the first time on big screen with his next, Waqt Hamara Hai (1993). His nest movie was Govinda and Sanjay Dutt starer Andolan(1995). His next production was Salman Khan - Sunny Deol starrer Jeet in 1996 that went on to became a huge hit and popularised Sunny's hook step in the song 'Yaara O Yaara'. His next, starring Salman Khan in a double role, Judwaa, created a benchmark in the actor's life and is recognised as a cult film today. Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega starring Salman Khan, Rani Mukherjee and Preity Zinta (2000) and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) starring Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra and Salman Khan were the next films he produced under his banner that also went on to become super hits. His next release, the 2007 film Heyy Babyy, starring Akshay Kumar was one of the year's biggest hit wherein he launched director Sajid Khan. His next, 2009 production Kambakkht Ishq, for the very first time in Bollywood included the casting of Hollywood actors and superstars, such as Sylvester Stallone, Denise Richards and Brandon Routh. The film starred Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor in the lead. Nadiadwala described the moment when he signed Sylvestor Stallone for the film as historic since he was so star struck by Sly as he was wondering whether he should get an autograph first or get the contract signed.His first film of 2010, Housefull held a stellar cast of Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Deshmukh, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta, Boman Irani, Arjun Rampal and Randhir Kapoor. The film on release became one of the highest grossers and established Housefull as a successful comedy franchise. On 30 September 2010, he announced a sequel to Housefull that would again star Akshay Kumar in the lead. His next film, a love story, Anjaana Anjaani starring Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra released on 1 October 2010 and the music of the film was an overnight success with songs like Tujhe bhula Diya and Aas Paas Hai Khuda becoming all time chart busters. Housefull 2 was released on 5 April 2012 and this franchise film went on to be a huge blockbuster by entering the 100- crore - club, commemorating Nadiadwala Grandson's first 100 crore film. In 2014, Sajid Nadiadwala came out blazing with four successful films including his directorial debut starring close friend Salman Khan, titled Kick, which is one of th...