MUMBAI: On the occasion of his completing 25 years in the Hindi film industry, Sajid Nadiawala has decided to launch six more ventures shortly.
The films will start with the Salman Khan starrer Kick, followed by a Sabbir Khan directed film with Shahid Kapoor, Imtiaz Ali‘s next with Hrithik Roshan, Judwaa 2 with Saif Ali Khan, the adaptation of Chetan Bhagat‘s 2 States with Ranbir Kapoor and the soon to release Housefull 2.
Nadiawala used to work as an assistant to his uncle. He worked on films like Gulaami, Hathyar and Main Azaad Hoon. In 1987, he became the member of IMPPA (Indian Motion Pictures Producers‘ Association).
"Akshay (Kumar) was my school friend. We used to go to Don Bosco. So, I made a film with him and Suniel Shetty titled Waqt Hamaara Hai. It was a hit. After that there was no looking back," Nadiawala was quoted in media reports.
Interestingly, on the occasion of his 21 birthday on 18 February 1987, Nadiadwala launched his production banner Nadiadwala Grandson.