Fardeen replaces AK
It looks like Akshaye Khanna is getting too big for his boots. Akshaye, who was Rumi Jaffrey's first choice for his upcoming film was dropped from the project when he asked for a whopping fee.
The film which is being produced by Abbas-Mustan will now have Fardeen Khan in Akshaye's place. A source says, 'Fardeen is very happy with the film since he hasn't signed up for a film for a long time. He was very busy attending to his father Feroz Khan who was recuperating from a knee problem.'
Akshaye, who is an Abbas Mustan favourite seems to have been replaced too speedily by Fardeen. The film will also star Govinda who is on a film signing spree after his comeback vehicle Partner. Meanwhile, Jaffrey is completing his directorial venture, God Tussi Great Ho with Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan.
Akshaye has a huge hit, so what do you expect him to do? Decrease his fees?
I'm glad he isn't doing Life Partner ( it sounds so downmarket) and it's good Fardeen replaced him as he replaced Fardeen in Race.
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Yeah, even I'm not that interested in Life Partner. It has boring Govinda and Tushaar Kapoor. Good, that Akshoo won't do this project. And, I don't trust Rumi Jaffery whose project God Tussi Great Ho is being delayed for the release.
Akshaye Khanna hasn't signed any movies this year (except Mere Baap Pehle Aap and Shortkut which will be released this year.
Actually, I don't think Akshaye was ever approached for Life Partner. I think the media has made a mistake- there are other actors who have been chosen to act in different movies coming from Abbas Mustan's banner. Abbas Mustan are making three different movies- they were considering names like Govinda, Fardeen, Tusshar, Bobby, Akshay Kumar, and even Akshaye to be doing one of those three movies. The media keeps changing the cast around- so I don't think AK ever rejected Life Partner. If you read this article below, Bipasha was never approached for that movie either, Abbas Mustan are talking to her for another movie they're directing.
Personally, I think the news is not true. I don't think Akshaye was ever doing Life Partner? The media doesn't have any credibility here because they had announced that Fardeen, Akshaye, Tusshar were acting the movie, yet how could Fardeen have replaced Akshaye then? There goes the credbiility out the window. Govinda was already being considered to act in a movie- it must have been Life Partner.
And also regarding Akshaye increasing his price- he deserves a raise for sure, however, he should not raise it so high to the point that its similar to other big actors, why? Because filmmakers will be thinking- that this actor is not so great with box office, so why not go with a more popular actor who's costing the same price- but is able to deliver hits? They would prefer going with the bankable box office actor obviously.
And also Akshaye is very close to Abbas Mustan, so I'm sure he's being considered for their directorial. Abbas Mustan had mentioned about how they favorites are always committed to doing their films- even when the script isn't ready. AK and Bipasha are loyal to them.
Watch this Akshaye interview- its 20 minute during the time of Dil Chahta Hai- he was 26 when it was taken, but it was interesting.
http://www.rajshri.com/startv/startalk/nowplaying.asp?type=subtitle&band=low&fileID=startalktalk123
He seemed more introverted that time- it seems like he's become a little more outgoing now- though he's still quiet, but he's more comfortable in interviews.
I saw parts of Sameera Reddy's chat transcript from Indiafm. I noticed she was praising Saif and Anil more in general- compared to Akshaye. Here are the quotes.
"CuteSam: Hi, how are you and Akshaye Khanna?
Sameera Reddy: Cutesam, AKshaye is a real quiet person by nature and very intelligent. "
"CuteSam: Is Saif, moody or shy or reserved guy or...?
Sameera Reddy: Cutesam, Saif is really fun and a real extrovert. He is simply adorable. "
Mano: who do u think acted the best in Race?
Sameera Reddy: Mano, I loved Anil Kapoor and Saif in Race
I think Bipasha was the only female co-star in Race who was being fair regarding praising her co-stars. She praised both Saif and Akshaye equally.
I think Bipasha was the only female co-star in Race who was being fair regarding praising her co-stars. She praised both Saif and Akshaye equally.
I miss Akshaye, its about time they start promoting Mera Baap Pehle Aap. I wanna see AK at public events and giving interviews in general. :(
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