Which story is Saawariya based on?

White Nights
Saawariya is a Bollywood film to be released in November 2007, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It will be released by Sony Pictures, and will thus be the first Indian movie produced by a Hollywood production house. It is based on Fyodor Dostoevsky’s short story, White Nights.

What is the movie Saawariya about?

Sparks fly when wandering singer Ranbir Raj (Ranbir Kapoor) arrives in a mystical town and meets charming prostitute Gulabji (Rani Mukherjee). Gulabji directs Raj to a local boarding house, and he begins to explore his new home. But soon the restless Raj meets the stunning Sakina (Sonam Kapoor), a young Muslim who spurns his advances. As Gulabji pines for the handsome musician, Raj falls hard for the elusive Sakima — who secretly harbors her own unspoken desires.My Love / Film synopsis

Was Saawariya a hit?

It collected an estimated Rs 500-570 million in India over its opening weekend. This is biggest opening for an Indian film with newcomers in the lead. Commercial success has never been a problem for you. Saawariya has got the biggest opening ever in the history of Indian cinema with two newcomers in the lead.

Was Saawariya a flop?

Saawariya was the debut film for both Ranbir and Sonam Kapoor. The movie failed to live up to the expectation despite being a Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial venture and was declared a flop.

What does Saawariya mean?

Saawariya (English: My Love) is a 2007 Indian romance film produced and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, based on Fyodor Dostoevsky’s short story “White Nights”.

Is Roy hit or flop?

The movie despite hitting a ton, which it somehow managed in its extended run at box office, was considered as Rs 100 cr flop.

Who is the No 1 hero in Bollywood now?

1. Akshay Kumar: The Khiladi Kumar is currently the busiest and the most demanded star in the whole Bollywood industry.

Which Bollywood actor has most flop movies?

Mithun Chakraborty
Top Flops Count of Bollywood Actors – All Time List

Actors Flops (Flops & Disaster)
1 Mithun Chakraborty 180 (Flop – 133, Disaster – 47)
2 Jeetendra 106 (Flop – 91, Disaster – 15)
3 Dharmendra 99 (Flop – 62, Disaster – 37)
4 Rishi Kapoor 76 (Flop – 58, Disaster – 18)