24 Years of Ajnabee
Abbas-Mustan's directorial action thriller film Ajnabee completed 24 years. The day also marks Kareena Kapoor Khan’s birthday, as she turns 45 today. Starring Superstar Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol, Kareena Kapoor, and Bipasha Basu in the lead roles, the film was released in theatres on 21 September 2001. The film marked director duo Abbas-Mustan's maiden collaboration with Kareena Kapoor and Bipasha Basu
The film’s story was by Neeraj Vora, with the screenplay written by Robin Bhatt, Shyam Goel, Neeraj Vora, and Sanjeev Duggal, while dialogues were penned by Shyam Goel. The film was produced by Vijay Galani under the banner of Venus Records & Tapes and distributed by Eros International. The film marked director duo Abbas-Mustan's 2nd collaboration with Bobby Deol after Soldier
With a budget of ₹17 crore, the film managed to gross ₹31 crore, emerging as a moderate success at the box office. At the Filmfare Awards, the film received four nominations and won two: Best Villain for Akshay Kumar and Best Female Debut for Bipasha Basu, while it was also nominated for Best Comedian (Johnny Lever) and Best Male Playback Singer (Adnan Sami for "Mehbooba Mehbooba"). The film marked director duo Abbas-Mustan's 2nd collaboration with Akshay Kumar after Khiladi
Shah Rukh Khan was initially offered the role of Vikram Bajaj, but declined as he was not keen on playing a negative character, leading to Akshay Kumar’s selection. The film marked the debut of Bipasha Basu in a lead role.
Ajnabee marked the 8th directorial venture of the director duo Abbas-Mustan in Bollywood after Agneekaal, Khiladi, Baazigar, Daraar, Soldier, Baadshah, and Chori Chori Chupke Chupke. The film marked the maiden collaboration between Akshay Kumar and Bipasha Basu.
Rajan Kinagi handled the cinematography of this film, marking his maiden collaboration with director duo Abbas-Mustan. The film marked the maiden collaboration between Akshay Kumar and Bobby Deol.
Hussain A. Burmawala edited this film, marking his 8th collaboration with director duo Abbas-Mustan after Agneekaal, Khiladi, Baazigar, Daraar, Soldier, Baadshah, and Chori Chori Chupke Chupke. Anu Malik composed the songs for this film, marking his 6th collaboration with director duo Abbas-Mustan after Baazigar, Daraar, Soldier, Baadshah, and Chori Chori Chupke Chupke.
Surinder Sodhi composed the background score for this film, marking his 4th collaboration with director duo Abbas-Mustan after Soldier, Baadshah, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke.
Q1. Who directed the film Ajnabee?
A. Ajnabee was directed by the director duo Abbas–Mustan.
Q2. When was the film released in theatres?
A. The film was released on 21 September 2001.
Q3. Who played the lead roles in the film?
A. The lead roles were played by Superstar Akshay Kumar,
Bobby Deol, Kareena Kapoor, and Bipasha Basu.
Q4. Who wrote the story, screenplay, and dialogues of the
film?
A. The story was by Neeraj Vora, the screenplay was written
by Robin Bhatt, Shyam Goel, Neeraj Vora, and Sanjeev Duggal, while dialogues
were penned by Shyam Goel.
Q5. Who produced and distributed the film?
A. The film was produced by Vijay Galani under the banner of
Venus Records & Tapes and distributed by Eros International.
Q6. What was the budget and box office collection of the
film?
A. Made on a budget of ₹17 crore, the film grossed ₹31
crore, becoming a moderate success at the box office.
Q7. How did the film perform at the Filmfare Awards?
A. The film received four nominations and won two awards:
Best Villain for
Akshay Kumar
Best Female Debut for
Bipasha Basu
It was also
nominated for Best Comedian (Johnny Lever) and Best Male Playback Singer (Adnan
Sami for "Mehbooba Mehbooba").
Q8. Who was initially offered the role of Vikram Bajaj?
A. Shah Rukh Khan was initially offered the role but
declined, leading to Akshay Kumar’s casting.
Q9. Which actress made her debut with this film?
A. Bipasha Basu made her debut in a lead role with Ajnabee.
Q10. What important collaborations did the film mark?
A. Maiden collaboration between Akshay Kumar and Bobby Deol
Maiden collaboration
between Akshay Kumar and Bipasha Basu
Maiden collaboration
between Abbas–Mustan and Kareena Kapoor
Maiden collaboration
between Abbas–Mustan and Bipasha Basu
2nd collaboration
between Abbas–Mustan and Akshay Kumar (after Khiladi)
2nd collaboration
between Abbas–Mustan and Bobby Deol (after Soldier)
Q11. Which number directorial venture was Ajnabee for
Abbas–Mustan in Bollywood?
A. It was their 8th directorial venture after Agneekaal, Khiladi,
Baazigar, Daraar, Soldier, Baadshah, and Chori Chori Chupke Chupke.
Q12. Who handled the cinematography and editing of the film?
A. Rajan Kinagi handled the cinematography (his maiden
collaboration with Abbas–Mustan), while Hussain A. Burmawala edited the film,
marking his 8th collaboration with the director duo.
Q13. Who composed the music and background score of the
film?
A. Anu Malik composed the songs (6th collaboration with
Abbas–Mustan), and Surinder Sodhi composed the background score (4th
collaboration with Abbas–Mustan).
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