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Salman Khan to make low-budget films
MUMBAI: Ever since he co-produced the edutainer Chillar Party under his banner Salman Khan Being Human Productions (SKBHP) with UTV Motion Pictures in 2011, the actor has been lying low on the production front since he was shooting for two of 2012‘s biggest entertainers Ek Tha Tiger and Dabangg.
Meanwhile, last year there were talks that Salman was keen to produce Hindi remakes of two of Mahesh Manjrekar‘s Marathi films: Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho (2010) and Mi Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy (2009). But nothing transpired.
But now, Salman has indicated that he would remake the two films. “I loved both his (Manjrekar‘s) films. We are working on them (script for the Hindi versions) right now,” he revealed.
But, the important aspect worth noticing is that the actor, who is known to be adept to big budget films, wants to make films on smaller budgets. “Technically, the money that goes into production isn‘t the foundation‘s money, since it goes from our pockets. Still, the idea is to make a good film with little money that brings in big business and helps our foundation grow,” he maintained.
Interestingly, the aim of SKBHP is to make films for kids, which are quintessentially feel-good in nature.
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Jio Studios, Sanjay Dutt team up to revive Khal Nayak
Rights acquired for new version, format under wraps as remake plans take shape.
MUMBAI: The villain is back and this time, he’s rewriting his own script. Jio Studios has partnered with Three Dimension Motion Pictures and Aspect Entertainment to revive the 1993 cult classic Khal Nayak, marking a fresh chapter for one of Bollywood’s most iconic anti-hero stories. The original film, directed by Subhash Ghai under Mukta Arts, was a commercial and cultural milestone, with Sanjay Dutt’s portrayal of Ballu becoming one of Hindi cinema’s most memorable performances.
Dutt, along with Aksha Kamboj, has now acquired the rights from the original creators, bringing on board Jio Studios and its President Jyoti Deshpande to steer the project creatively.
While the exact format whether remake, sequel, prequel, or a completely new narrative remains undisclosed, the collaboration aims to reinterpret the story for contemporary audiences while retaining the essence that made the original a defining film of the 1990s.
The move taps into a broader industry trend of reviving legacy intellectual property, particularly characters with strong recall value. “Khal Nayak” was notable for pushing mainstream Hindi cinema into morally grey territory at a time when heroes were largely one-dimensional, making Ballu’s character a standout.
The project also marks the film production debut of Aspect Entertainment, signalling a push towards more technology-led storytelling frameworks. Meanwhile, Jio Studios continues to expand its slate, having built a library of over 200 films and series, with more than 60 titles collectively winning 500-plus awards.
For Dutt, the revival is as much personal as it is strategic, a return to a role that reshaped his career. For the industry, it is another sign that nostalgia, when paired with scale, remains a powerful box-office proposition.
Because in Bollywood, some villains never fade, they just wait for the perfect comeback.
