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Ahmed Khan dismisses Welcome to the Jungle comparisons with Tees Maar Khan, Tropic Thunder | Bollywood News

Ahmed Khan dismisses Welcome to the Jungle comparisons with Tees Maar Khan, Tropic Thunder | Bollywood News

Ahmed Khan’s adventure comedy Welcome to the Jungle is on the verge of crossing the Rs 100 crore mark at the worldwide box office. The film, starring Akshay Kumar, is the third instalment in the popular Welcome franchise, but isn’t a direct sequel like Anees Bazmee’s Welcome Back (2015) was to the first instalment, Welcome (2007). The story, in fact, goes in an entirely new direction, with several new cast members, a new setting, and even a new style. Welcome to the Jungle revolves around a bunch of people trying to make a film inside a forest. Given Akshay Kumar is fronting it, that immediately invited comparisons with his 2010 heist comedy, Farah Khan’s Tees Maar Khan. That movie, also starring Katrina Kaif and Akshaye Khanna, bombed at the box office, but has emerged as a cult film over the years, particularly among Gen-Z. However, Ahmed Khan has dismissed any comparisons. “Some people have looked at the ‘film-within-a-film concept and compared it to Tees Maar Khan as well! But Akshay was the hero of Tees …

Farah Khan reveals Akshay Kumar flew to Tees Maar Khan set by helicopter daily

Farah Khan reveals Akshay Kumar flew to Tees Maar Khan set by helicopter daily

Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently shared a humorous behind-the-scenes anecdote about working with actor Akshay Kumar on the 2010 film Tees Maar Khan. During a conversation on her YouTube channel, Farah recalled how Akshay’s daily commute to the film’s set significantly increased the production’s expenses. Farah Khan reveals Akshay Kumar used to travel by helicopter Speaking about the shoot, Farah revealed that the filming location was situated nearly two hours away from Mumbai. While most cast and crew members travelled by road, Akshay opted for a much quicker mode of transportation. According to Farah, the actor chose to fly to the set every day in a helicopter, a decision that left a noticeable dent in the film’s budget. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Mere saare paise kha gaya’: Farah Khan recalls Akshay Kumar taking a helicopter to Tees Maar Khan shoot daily

‘Mere saare paise kha gaya’: Farah Khan recalls Akshay Kumar taking a helicopter to Tees Maar Khan shoot daily

Farah Khan has often spoken about how her film Tees Maar Khan, which starred Akshay Kumar in the lead role, was not a box-office success, but later gained appreciation from audiences. Recently, Farah sat down with Akshay, Priyadarshan, and Rajpal Yadav to promote the Netflix release of their film, Bhoot Bangla. During the interaction, an interesting detail emerged: Akshay would travel to the Tees Maar Khan set every day by helicopter. Farah Khan spoke about her film Tees Maar Khan. ‘Mere saare paise kha gaya’ Explaining the incident, Farah said, “We were shooting for Tees Maar Khan in Malshej. The call time was 8 am every day. Everyone stayed there because it was about a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Mumbai. But Akshay would go home every evening after pack-up and return by 7:45 the next morning.” The revelation left Rajpal Yadav visibly stunned as he wondered how Akshay managed to travel such long distances every day. Akshay then casually revealed that he used a helicopter during the film’s shoot, leaving everyone in stitches. Farah admitted that …

Farah Khan says Akshay Kumar flew to Tees Maar Khan set daily by helicopter: ‘Saare paise kha gaya’

Farah Khan says Akshay Kumar flew to Tees Maar Khan set daily by helicopter: ‘Saare paise kha gaya’

After making her directorial debut with Main Hoon Na and following it up with the blockbuster Om Shanti Om, Farah Khan teamed up with Akshay Kumar for her third feature film, Tees Maar Khan. While the 2010 comedy emerged as a moderate box-office success, it was panned by critics upon release—a backlash that Farah has admitted affected her deeply. Over the years, however, the film has found a loyal fan base and evolved into a cult favourite. Now, adding another fascinating chapter to the film’s legacy, Farah has revealed that Akshay Kumar used to commute to the set by helicopter every single day—and still managed to be the most punctual person on set. Farah, Akshay, Priyadarshan and Rajpal Yadav recently sat down for a conversation to promote Bhoot Bangla. During the chat, the actor-director duo recalled their Tees Maar Khan days, particularly the shoot in Malshej Ghat. Farah shared, “We were shooting for Tees Maar Khan in Malshej. The call time was 8 am every day. Everyone stayed there because it was about a two-and-a-half-hour …

Farah Khan Reveals How Tees Maar Khan Failure Shook Her Confidence: ‘After Om Shanti Om…’ | Bollywood News

Farah Khan Reveals How Tees Maar Khan Failure Shook Her Confidence: ‘After Om Shanti Om…’ | Bollywood News

Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 20:01 IST Farah Khan opens up about the fallout of Tees Maar Khan, revealing how the criticism after Om Shanti Om success made it the darkest phase of her career. Farah Khan recalls how the backlash after Tees Maar Khan deeply affected her, calling it the darkest phase of her career despite the massive success of Om Shanti Om. Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has delivered some of the most memorable Bollywood blockbusters over the years. After dominating the Hindi film industry as a choreographer for more than a decade, she successfully transitioned into directing with two massive hits — Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om, both starring Shah Rukh Khan. However, the filmmaker later experienced what she describes as the most difficult phase of her career after the release of Tees Maar Khan. Farah Khan Calls ‘Tees Maar Khan’ Her Career’s Darkest Phase Released in 2010, Tees Maar Khan, starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, performed decently at the box office with a domestic collection of around ₹84 crore. …

Farah Khan says the Tees Maar Khan fallout was the darkest phase of her career: ‘I felt nobody should question me since I’d just made Om Shanti Om’ | Bollywood News

Farah Khan says the Tees Maar Khan fallout was the darkest phase of her career: ‘I felt nobody should question me since I’d just made Om Shanti Om’ | Bollywood News

5 min readMumbaiMar 15, 2026 05:33 PM IST After ruling the Hindi film industry as the most sought-after choreographer for 12 years, Farah Khan became an even more successful director. She delivered two consecutive blockbusters in Main Hoon Na (2004) and Om Shanti Om (2007), both starring Shah Rukh Khan. But just three years later came her directorial career’s biggest setback yet, Tees Maar Khan, in 2010. Though the Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif-starrer earned around Rs 84 crore at the domestic box office, it was widely panned and couldn’t recreate the impact of her previous directorials. Farah still considers the aftermath of that film as her career’s “darkest phase” yet. “It puts you on the backfoot for very long. You get over it, bounce back, and go to work, but in your mind, you’re always on the backfoot. You don’t have self-doubt, but people try to push you towards that. Even when your film becomes a hit, people may make you feel you can do anything. But you have to question that as well. …

‘Akshaye Khanna enjoys…’: Farah Khan talks about her Tees Maar Khan star, his irritable phase and Dhurandhar

‘Akshaye Khanna enjoys…’: Farah Khan talks about her Tees Maar Khan star, his irritable phase and Dhurandhar

Ever since Dhurandhar arrived in theatres last December and took the box office by storm, the internet has been obsessed with Akshaye Khanna. The actor won us over with his performance as Rehman Dakait in the Aditya Dhar film and silently returned to his Alibaug house, away from the spotlight. Fans began revisiting his old interviews and films, especially his hilarious work in Farah Khan and Akshay Kumar’s Tees Maar Khan (2010). Well, in a recent chat with YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia on his Podcast, Farah opened up about working with Akshaye, avoiding his irritable phase in the 90s, and how she congratulated him for Dhurandhar. Akshaye Khanna and Akshay Kumar in Tees Maar Khan Speaking to Ranveer Allahbadia about her Tees Maar Khan star Aatish Kapoor aka Akshaye Khanna, Farah Khan shared, “Yeah, he’s too good yaar. In the ’90s, I did a couple of movies with him, and after that I was traumatised. Because he used to be a different person. Introverted, but not a very nice person on set. Whenever I heard that …

‘Dhurandhar ke baad sirf Tees Maar Khan’: Farah Khan hypes her Akshaye Khanna film with ‘asli Oscar’ | Bollywood News

‘Dhurandhar ke baad sirf Tees Maar Khan’: Farah Khan hypes her Akshaye Khanna film with ‘asli Oscar’ | Bollywood News

Farah Khan and her cook Dilip are back with their new vlog on YouTube. This time, the duo visited Bigg Boss 19 finalist, comedian Pranit More’s house in Mumbai. During the vlog, the filmmaker-choreographer praised Akshaye Khanna’s performance in Aditya Dhar’s latest blockbuster Dhurandhar. She said that after the Ranveer Singh starrer, her film Tees Maar Khan has been ruling hearts. In the video, Farah was also given an option between directing Shah Rukh Khan and Dilip. Here’s how she reacted. In her latest vlog, Pranit tried to give Dilip, some stand-up comedy tips, and after he learned a bit, he said that Tees Maar Khan is his favourite movie. “Dhurandhar ke baad Tees Maar Khan ka hi raaj chal raha hain (After Dhurandhar, Tees Maar Khan is ruling).” “Asli Oscar toh waha hi he, aapke film mein (The real Oscar is in fact, in your film)!” Pranit replied. To which the director agreed and shouted, “Oscaarrr!” In Farah’s film, Akshaye Khanna plays actor Aatish Kapoor who desperately wants to win an Oscar. Dilip and Pranit …

Farah Khan calls Akshaye Khanna the real deal, says: ‘Dhurandhar ke baad Tees Maar Khan ka hi raaj chal raha hai’

Farah Khan calls Akshaye Khanna the real deal, says: ‘Dhurandhar ke baad Tees Maar Khan ka hi raaj chal raha hai’

Akshaye Khanna earned massive praise for his performance in Dhurandhar. In the Aditya Dhar film, he played the menacing Pakistani gangster Rehman Dakait. Many viewers said that Akshaye stole the show with his act, while OG fans of the actor acknowledged that he has been delivering brilliant performances for years. This led many to dig up his hilarious performance in Farah Khan’s Tees Maar Khan, where he played an arrogant superstar named Aatish Kapoor, who is desperate for an Oscar. Akshaye Khanna in Tees Maar Khan (left) and in Dhurandhar (right). What Farah said about Dhurandhar Farah, who visited Bigg Boss 19 finalist Pranit More’s residence to shoot her latest vlog, said that Akshaye is the Oscar himself. The director also added that, after Dhurandhar, many have been referring to Tees Maar Khan as an example of how good Akshaye has been over the years. It all began when Pranit tried to teach Farah’s cook, Dilip, some stand-up comedy. Dilip learned little and ended up saying that Tees Maar Khan is his favourite film. ‘Asli …

From ‘meri band baja di thi’ to ‘kya movie hai!’: Farah Khan talks about Tees Maar Khan in latest vlog with Purav Jha

From ‘meri band baja di thi’ to ‘kya movie hai!’: Farah Khan talks about Tees Maar Khan in latest vlog with Purav Jha

Farah Khan’s latest cooking vlog turned into a nostalgia-filled Bollywood chat when YouTube creator Purav Jha joined her in the kitchen, sparking a fun conversation about films, fandom, and rediscovering cult classics. Farah Khan’s cooking vlog features Purav Jha discussing films, including the rediscovered cult classic Tees Maar Khan. Farah talks about Tees Maar Khan During the vlog, Farah casually asked Purav if he had watched her films. She began by asking how old he was when Main Hoon Na released. “Jab Main Hoon Na release hui thi tab kitne saal ka tha? Shayad 3 saal?” (When Main Hoon Na was released, how old were you? Maybe three years old?) Purav laughed and replied, “Haan, itna hi hounga” (Yes, I must have been around that age). When Farah followed up by asking if he had seen the film, Purav answered enthusiastically, “Haan, ma’am! Kitni baar” (Yes, ma’am! So many times). The conversation took an even more interesting turn when Farah asked him about Tees Maar Khan. “Tees Maar Khan dekhi tune?” (Have you watched Tees …