Producer Sajid Nadiadwala is looking pleased as punch with his upcoming film "Jaan-e-Man" starring Salman Khan being picked up by a distributor for a record sum of
Rs.70.4 million.
The deal has surprised the film fraternity because it is more than twice the amount paid for the Aamir Khan-starrer "Rang De Basanti", which was sold at Rs.30.5 million,
and also much higher than the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Main Hoon Na".
The deal could change the economics of the Hindi film industry, experts say.
"Records are meant to be broken. We believe we have a good product in our hand. Besides we had a good association with Ashtavinayak Films since 'Mujhse Shaadi
Karogi' days," said Sajid Nadiadwala.
Analysts say "Jaan-e-Man" fetched an exorbitant price because of its star cast Salman and Akshay Kumar, who were seen together in "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi". Their
on-screen chemistry in the film was described to be mind blowing.
Salman beats both SRK,Aamir
Thursday, June 22, 2006 16:14 IST
