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| Directed by | Anees Bazmee |
| Written by | Anees Bazmee |
| Based on | Charlie Chaplin (Tamil) by Sakthi Chidambaram |
| Produced by | Boney Kapoor |
| Starring | Anil Kapoor Salman Khan Fardeen Khan Bipasha Basu Esha Deol Lara Dutta Celina Jaitley |
| Cinematography | Ashok Mehta Arvind Soni |
| Edited by | Sanjay Sankla |
| Music by | Soundtrack: Anu Malik Background Score: Salim–Sulaiman |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Sahara Motion Pictures (India) Eros International (Overseas) |
Release date |
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Running time | 161 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹20 crore[1] |
| Box office | ₹74 crore[1] |
No Entry is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language comedy film written and directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Boney Kapoor. The film stars Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu, Esha Deol, Lara Dutta, Celina Jaitly. It is an official remake of the Tamil film Charlie Chaplin (2002).
No Entry was released theatrically on 26 August 2005 with a budget of ₹20 crore, and attained blockbuster success, grossing a worldwide total of ₹74 crore, thus becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 2005.
Bazmee later scripted and wrote a 2011 romantic comedy produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Twinkle Khanna which was based on a similar theme; titled Thank You, it starred Khanna's husband, actor Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor's daughter Sonam and Jaitley among the ensemble cast.
Plot
[edit]Kishan, a wealthy print media owner, is married to the suspicious-minded Kajal, who thinks he is having an affair with another woman, though he is faithful to her and never wants to betray her anyway. His friend Prem, a rich businessman, has the opposite situation and has many affairs with other girls, even though he is married to Pooja, who is very trusting. Kishan's employee, Shekhar a.k.a. Sunny, accidentally falls in love with Sanjana, who hates lies and doesn't tolerate other women in a man's life.
As Kishan takes Prem's photos with his girlfriend and threatens to inform Pooja, Prem sends Bobby, a call girl, to seduce Kishan. The plan is that he'll fall into Prem's trap. Kishan plans to meet Bobby at his home while Kajal travels to Ajmer. As her passport is left at home, she returns and finds Bobby with Kishan in their outhouse, which they'd given Sunny to live in. Kishan tells her that Bobby is Sunny's wife; Sanjana, set to marry Shekhar, thinks Bobby is Kishan's wife.
Prem, in order to save his friends' marriages, tells Sanjana and Kajal that Bobby was his first wife. It becomes a bundle of confusion, arguments, and comedy when all the various couples meet together. The truth is eventually told through many comedic encounters, and eventually, Kishan, Prem, and Sunny seemingly turn over a new leaf. It is hinted at the film's end, however, that the three friends haven't fully turned over a new leaf with the entrance of Sameera Reddy in a cameo.
Cast
[edit]- Salman Khan as Prem Khanna
- Anil Kapoor as Kishan Singhania
- Fardeen Khan as Shekhar "Sunny" Saxena
- Bipasha Basu as Bobby Saluja
- Esha Deol as Pooja Khanna
- Lara Dutta as Kajal Singhania
- Celina Jaitly as Sanjana Saxena
- Boman Irani as Param Kumar "P. K." Gupta
- Neetha Shetty as Preeti Koppikar
- Paresh Ganatra as Jagmohan Saluja
- Dinesh Hingoo as Dr. Dilip Jaisingh, Hotel employee
- Pratima Kazmi as Dhamini Gupta
- Razak Khan as Johnny Toteywala
- Anjan Srivastav as Judge Mrityunjay Saxena
- Sameera Reddy as a beach girl (cameo appearance)
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]During the production of No Entry, speculations arose that it would be a remake of the film Masti (2004). The comparisons were made due to both films revolving around the same subject of extra-marital affairs. However, producer Boney Kapoor strongly denied the similarities and clarified that No Entry would be a remake of the Tamil movie titled Charlie Chaplin (2002). Kapoor also stressed that he would never endorse innuendo-based films such as Masti.[2]
Soundtrack
[edit]| No Entry | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | June 2005 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label | Tips Music |
The music of the film was composed by Anu Malik. Lyrics were written by Sameer.
Vocals are supplied by Alisha Chinoy, Kumar Sanu (for Kapoor), Sonu Nigam (for Salman Khan), KK (for Fardeen Khan), Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Sunidhi Chauhan and Vasundhara Das.
As of 2024, "Kahan Ho Tum" is the last song sung by Narayan and Sanu together.
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "No Entry / Ishq Ki Galli Vich" | Sonu Nigam, Alisha Chinoy | 6:08 |
| 2. | "Just Love Me / Main Akela" | Sonu Nigam | 4:41 |
| 3. | "Ishq Mein" | KK, Alisha Chinoy | 5:36 |
| 4. | "Why Why / Dil Chura Ke" | Alisha Chinoy | 5:24 |
| 5. | "Hot Hot / Kalyug Ki Laila" | Sunidhi Chauhan, Alisha Chinoy, Vasundhara Das | 5:55 |
| 6. | "Kahan Ho Tum" | Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan | 5:43 |
| 7. | "Dil Paagal Hai" | Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik, KK | 4:51 |
| 8. | "Mera Jaisa Koi Nahin" | Alisha Chinoy, Sunidhi Chauhan | 5:10 |
Reception
[edit]Box office
[edit]It was a box office success, grossing ₹74.13 crore worldwide.[3] The film topped the Chennai box office on its opening weekend.[4]
Critical response
[edit]Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5, and stated "No Entry is a joyride that is bound to click with the masses in a big way. At the box-office, No Entry has all it takes to prove a success story on account of its massive star cast and excellent comedy it has to offer. Go have fun!"[5] India Today stated, "The movie is mostly about suspicious, nagging wives, extramarital affairs and lots of semi-clad, sexy bodies cavorting in foreign locations."[6] Patsy N of Rediff.com stated, "If we can watch men sleeping around, and laugh about them, why can't we do the same with movies about woman having extramarital affairs?"[7] Vinayak Chakraborty of Hindustan Times wrote that the movie "works as thoroughly unapologetic, paisa vasool slapstick — the popular formula that Bollywood’s new-age makers of ‘comedies’ have hit upon, post David Dhawan," and that it rides on the "raw star power of Salman Khan."[8]
Jaspreet Pandohar of BBC gave the film 2 out of 5 stars and stated "After tackling a romance and thriller, writer/director Anees Bazmee tries his hand at comedy with No Entry, a caper jammed-packed with Bollywood stars. Great gags sadly deteriorate into a series of stinky slapstick scenes you'll wish had never entered your life."[9] Marc Savlov of Austin Chronicle gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, and stated "Writer-turned-director Bazmee has crafted a relatively smart and snarky war of the sexes minus the sex but with plenty of juicily hammy performances and enough outrageous one-liners, sight gags, and mistaken-identity yuks."[10] Ekanshu Khera of PlanetBollywood.com gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5, and stated "Well-etched characters, hysterical situations, showcase of stars, witty dialogues, striking cinematography and scenic locales are some of the moments that stand out."[11]
Accolades
[edit]| Awards | Category | Nominees | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards | Best Film | Boney Kapoor | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress | Bipasha Basu | ||
| Best Comedian | Anil Kapoor | ||
| Salman Khan | |||
| International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Film | Boney Kapoor, Surinder Kapoor, S.K. Films Enterprises, Sahara One Motion Pictures | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress | Lara Dutta | ||
| Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Actor | Anil Kapoor | Nominated |
| Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male | Fardeen Khan | Nominated |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "No Entry – Movie". Box Office India.
- ^ "No Entry is no remake of Masti". Bollywood Hungama. 6 October 2004. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2012.
- ^ "No Entry - Starring Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu, Esha Deol, Lara Dutta, Celina Jaitley. No Entry's box office, news, reviews, video, pictures, and music soundtrack". Archived from the original on 24 July 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2011.
- ^ "Chennai Box Office - sify.com". Sify. 9 September 2017. Archived from the original on 9 September 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood. "No Entry Review 3.5/5 | No Entry Movie Review | No Entry 2005 Public Review | Film Review". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ Anupama Chopra (12 September 2005). "Movie review: 'No Entry' starring Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, Bipasha Basu". India Today. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "No Entry is a fun film". rediff.com. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ Chakraborty, Vinayak. "No Entry". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 17 September 2005.
- ^ "BBC - Movies - review - No Entry". BBC. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Movie Review: No Entry". austinchronicle.com. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "No Entry - movie review by Ekanshu Khera - Planet Bollywood". planetbollywood.com. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
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[edit]No Entry
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Plot
Kishen, a faithful newspaper owner married to the suspicious Kaajal, leads a life plagued by her constant accusations of infidelity despite his unwavering loyalty. His close friends—playboy Prem, who openly cheats on his partners, and commitment-shy bachelor Sunny, who preaches fidelity but fears marriage—support him when he confides his frustrations over Kaajal's suspicions.[6] To teach Kishen a lesson about the pains of suspicion, Prem hires escort Bobby to seduce him during a setup at a hotel orchestrated with the help of a colleague, intending to expose the temptations of infidelity.[7] However, a mix-up causes Sunny to be locked in the room with Bobby, leading him to spend the night with her under the false pretense of it being a surprise arranged by friends.[8] The deception spirals when Kaajal witnesses Sunny emerging from the hotel with Bobby and assumes Sunny is covering for Kishen's affair with her, igniting her jealousy further.[9] Desperate to conceal the truth, Sunny claims Bobby is his sister to his fiancée Sanjana, while Prem and Kishen fabricate stories to placate their own partners—Pooja for Prem and Kaajal for Kishen—drawing in additional entanglements with Sanjana.[7] This chain of falsehoods results in escalating confusions, including discovered items of women's clothing that fuel more suspicions, prompting the men to resort to disguises, frantic chases through the city, and elaborate cons involving fake marriages to maintain the facades.[10] As the misunderstandings peak, the friends' attempts to juggle multiple women—each mistaking identities and loyalties—lead to slapstick confrontations and near-disasters, highlighting the farce of jealousy and the strains on male camaraderie.[6] The narrative resolves at a cliffside location known as the 'suicide point' where all deceptions collapse amid chaotic revelations: truths about the hotel incident and fabricated relationships surface, forcing apologies and reconciliations. Kaajal forgives Kishen upon learning of his fidelity, Sunny commits to Sanjana after the ordeals strengthen his resolve, and Prem reflects on his ways and apologizes to Pooja, restoring harmony among the group while underscoring themes of trust in marriage and friendship.[7][9][6]Cast
The principal cast of No Entry features a trio of male leads who anchor the film's ensemble comedy through their contrasting personalities and intertwined misadventures. Anil Kapoor portrays Kishen Singhania, a devoted newspaper owner whose fidelity is constantly undermined by his wife’s suspicions, providing the central figure of marital paranoia that propels much of the humor.[11] Salman Khan plays Prem Khanna, the carefree womanizer among the friends who introduces chaos by involving a professional escort, embodying the playboy archetype that disrupts the group dynamic.[11] Fardeen Khan depicts Shekhar "Sunny" Malhotra, the moralistic advocate for marital loyalty who becomes unwittingly entangled in the deceptions, highlighting the irony of his principles clashing with reality.[11] The female leads contribute to the comedic tensions surrounding jealousy and mistaken identities. Lara Dutta stars as Kaajal Singhania, Kishen’s jealous and suspicious wife whose overactive imagination fuels escalating misunderstandings.[12] Bipasha Basu appears as Bobby, a vivacious escort hired to test Sunny’s fidelity, whose presence sparks the film's whirlwind of farcical complications.[11] Esha Deol plays Pooja Khanna, Prem’s patient wife caught in the web of her husband’s indiscretions, adding layers to the relational farce.[12] Celina Jaitly rounds out the romantic interests as Sanjana Saxena, Sunny's fiancée who becomes entangled in the lies and misunderstandings.[12] The ensemble dynamics revolve around the male trio's friendship, where Prem's recklessness, Sunny's righteousness, and Kishen's anxiety create a classic buddy comedy framework of loyalty tests and cover-ups, with the women’s roles heightening the satirical take on infidelity and trust.[13] Supporting actors like Boman Irani as the bumbling Minister P.J. Gupta provide comic relief through their inept interventions in the protagonists' schemes.[11]Production
Development
No Entry was conceived as an official Hindi remake of the 2002 Tamil comedy Charlie Chaplin, with director and writer Anees Bazmee adapting the source material to incorporate broader appeal for North Indian audiences through heightened slapstick elements and marital satire tailored to Bollywood sensibilities. Bazmee, approached by producer Boney Kapoor with the remake idea, expressed dissatisfaction with the original film's script and extensively rewrote it, transforming the narrative while retaining its core premise of three friends entangled in romantic deceptions. This creative overhaul emphasized the comedic potential of the lead characters' interactions, setting the tone for the film's multi-starrer format.[14] Boney Kapoor produced the film under his banner Narsimha Enterprises, securing remake rights and allocating a budget of ₹20 crore to accommodate the star-driven ensemble and production scale. The financial planning reflected Kapoor's confidence in the project's commercial viability, given the involvement of high-profile actors whose salaries formed a significant portion of the costs. This greenlight marked a strategic move to capitalize on the success of similar multi-hero comedies in the mid-2000s.[15] Casting decisions centered on assembling a trio of leads—Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Fardeen Khan—renowned for their comic timing and box-office draw in ensemble films, ensuring a balance of star power and humorous synergy. Khan's mass appeal complemented Kapoor's veteran comedic flair and Fardeen Khan's emerging charm, with negotiations prioritizing actors who could navigate the film's chaotic friend dynamic. For the female roles, discussions focused on a multi-heroine setup to amplify the romantic complications, selecting performers like Bipasha Basu, Lara Dutta, Esha Deol, and Celina Jaitly to match the leads' energy.[16] The development timeline began in 2004 when Bazmee and Kapoor initiated script refinements following the acquisition of remake rights, culminating in a finalized screenplay by early 2005 ahead of principal photography. This pre-production phase allowed Bazmee to refine his vision, blending the original's inspirations with original elements to create a distinctly Hindi comedic narrative.[14]Filming
Principal photography for No Entry commenced in early 2005 and wrapped up later that year, spanning multiple international locations to capture the film's comedic escapades. The production allocated 40-50 days to shoots in South Africa, including the initial filming of the song "Just Love Me" at Sun City, marking the first Bollywood project to utilize that venue.[17] Subsequent schedules took place in Mauritius for beach and hotel sequences, Thailand, and Mumbai studios for interior and urban scenes.[18][19] Cinematography was led by Ashok Mehta, who navigated the challenges of lighting dynamic ensemble comedy sequences and coordinating stunts for the film's chase elements across diverse outdoor settings.[11] The ensemble nature of the cast demanded tight timing for humorous interactions, with director Anees Bazmee adjusting on the fly to enhance the film's lighthearted tone.[20] A notable on-set adjustment occurred early in production when Bazmee observed Fardeen Khan's reactions appearing slightly delayed compared to his co-stars during initial takes; rather than recast, he reworked Khan's character into a dim-witted persona, a decision that amplified the actor's comedic impact and became a standout feature of the film.[20] Lead actors, including Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor, contributed to the humor through spontaneous improvisations in dialogue-heavy scenes, fostering a lively atmosphere amid the rigorous multi-location schedule.[18] Following script finalization, action-oriented chase sequences were integrated seamlessly, leveraging the international locales for visual flair.[21]Soundtrack
Composition
The soundtrack for No Entry was composed by Anu Malik, with all lyrics penned by Sameer.[22] The album features six songs that integrate seamlessly into the film's comedic and romantic framework, providing lighthearted interludes and energetic sequences to amplify the buddy comedy's humorous tone.[23] Anu Malik crafted the tracks with an emphasis on fun, accessible melodies suited for a mass audience, including upbeat numbers that serve as comic relief and romantic highlights.[23] Notable examples include the high-energy "Ishq Di Galli Vich No Entry," a Punjabi-infused duet that matches the playful dynamics of the lead actors, and "Kalyug Ki Laila (Hot Hot)," which blends romance with lively rhythms to enhance the film's flirtatious subplots.[24] These compositions prioritize boogie-worthy tunes over complexity, aligning with the movie's fast-paced, situation-driven humor where songs function as extended comedic set pieces.[25] The songs were recorded ahead of principal photography, with the full soundtrack album released in June 2005 by Tips Music, two months before the film's theatrical debut.[26] This pre-filming timeline facilitated precise synchronization of the audio with choreographed dance routines during production, ensuring the music bolstered the visual comedy without disrupting narrative flow.[6] Complementing the songs, the background score was composed by the duo Salim–Sulaiman, delivering zippy and spirited arrangements that sustain the film's high-energy comedic atmosphere throughout.[27]Track listing
The soundtrack of No Entry features six primary songs composed by Anu Malik, with lyrics by Sameer, released by Tips Music in June 2005. The full album contains 18 tracks, including remixes and instrumental versions, with a total runtime of approximately 85 minutes.[28] The songs are upbeat and comedic in tone, aligning with the film's farcical narrative, and were picturized on the lead actors during key comedic sequences involving mistaken identities and romantic entanglements.| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Duration | Notes |
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| 1 | Ishq Di Galli Vich No Entry | Sonu Nigam, Alisha Chinai | 6:08 | Title track picturized on Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Fardeen Khan as they navigate the film's central premise of avoiding their wives.[26] |
| 2 | Just Love Me (Main Akela) | Sonu Nigam | 4:41 | A melancholic solo reflecting a character's loneliness, featured in a narrative moment of introspection amid the chaos.[26] |
| 3 | Ishq Mein | KK, Alisha Chinai | 5:43 | Romantic duet appearing during a flirtatious subplot involving the protagonists' escapades.[26][29] |
| 4 | Kalyug Ki Laila (Hot Hot) | Sunidhi Chauhan, Alisha Chinai, Vasundhara Das | 5:20 | Energetic item number picturized as a club sequence with Bipasha Basu, emphasizing the film's humorous take on temptation.[22][29] |
| 5 | Dil Paagal Hai | Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu, KK | 5:06 | Upbeat trio song highlighting the emotional turmoil of the married characters, placed early in the plot to set the romantic-comedy tone.[22][30] |
| 6 | Dil Chura Ke (Why Why) | Alisha Chinai | 4:58 | Playful track used in a scene of seduction and deception central to the story's misunderstandings.[29][31] |

