Nitin Kakkar

Director

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Spouse:

Ram Singh Charlie

(28 Aug 2020)

Director, Writer

Jawaani Jaaneman

(31 Jan 2020)

Director

Notebook

(29 Mar 2019)

Director

Mitron

(14 Sep 2018)

Director

Filmistaan

(6 Jun 2014)

Director, Screenplay, Writer

Awards

2015

Screen Weekly Awards
(Most Promising Debut Director)

2013

National Film Awards, India
(Best Feature Film In Hindi)

2012

Pusan International Film Festival
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2012

Kerala International Film Festival
(Best Debut Director)

News

Made in India: SS Rajamouli announces biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke

19 Sep 2023

View this post on InstagramA post shared by SS Rajamouli (@ssrajamouli)Directed by National Award-winning Director Nitin Kakkar, the project is set to be a tribute to the birth and meteoric rise of Indian cinema.MADE IN INDIA promises to be an epic journey, unravelling the captivating story of the birth and rise of Indian cinema. This ambitious project is set to captivate audiences with its compelling narrative and visually stunning storytelling.The film is being produced by Varun Gupta and SS Karthikeya under Max Studios and Showing Business production banners respectively.Further deets about the project are still awaited.Nitin has previously helmed films such as 'Mitron', 'Notebook', 'Jawaani Jaaneman', and 'Ram Singh Charlie'.

Post Jawaani Jaaneman, Jackky Bhagnani and Nitin Kakkar team up again for a sports drama

3 Feb 2020

After the excellent reviews of Jawaani Jaaneman , Jackky Bhagnani, and Nitin Kakkar team up again for a sports drama. Producer Jackky Bhagnani and director Nitin Kakkar have not stopped smiling ever since the release of their latest flick Jawaani Jaaneman that released last Friday. The film marks the debut of Alaya F. and features Saif Ali Khan and Tabu and has received rave reviews at the box office. Jackky Bhagnani is so elated with the response of the film that he is collaborating yet again with the director Nitin Kakkar. Both Jackky and Nitin will team up for a sports drama soon. The film right now is in the scripting stages and will go on floors by the end of the year. Jackky says I have always loved Nitin Sirs work and it makes me very happy that we at Pooja Entertainment are collaborating with him yet again. Right now the film is in the scripting stage, I have always wanted to make a sports drama, and it couldn't have been better than doing this with Nitin Kakkar. Director Nitin Kakkar said, This is my third project with Jackky. There is immense comfort and Pooja entertainment is like a family. This project is very close to my heart and looking forward to this journey ahead as my next. This will be Nitin Kakkars second film with the banner. Earlier he has made films like Filmistan, Mitron, and Notebook.Pooja Entertainment earlier had also announced projects like Coolie No. 1 with Varun Dhawan, Sara Ali Khan and Bell Bottom with Akshay Kumar in the lead.

Saif Ali Khan and Alaia Furniturewala starrer Jawaani Jaaneman has a fresh release date now

20 Nov 2019

We were the first ones to tell you that Saif Ali Khan s Jawaani Jaaneman had faced a delay and would not release on November 29, as planned before. The film, which also marks the Bollywood debut of Pooja Bedis daughterAlaia Furniturewala, now has a fresh release date. It will now hit the theatres on 7th February, 2020. It was previously learned that director Nitin Kakkar had a special song on mind which would demand quite a makeover for Saif. The director needs to shoot a promotional song for the film with Saif that also require him to don a particular look. However, Saif is currently shooting for his next web series Tandav and has a packed schedule. Because of this the movie has been pushed from Nov 29, a source had earlier informed Bollywood Hungama.The film, starring Saif as debutant Alaias father and a man well into his 40s, has a solo release window on the 7th of February. A week after, on 14th February, Imtiaz Ali s yet untitled film starring Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan, which happens to be a sequel of Love Aaj Kal , is scheduled to release.

Jackky Bhagnani signs 3 directors under Pooja Entertainment

24 Jun 2019

Jackky Bhagnani is all set to take Vashu Bhagnanis legacy forward by signing on three directors for interesting projects backed by Pooja Entertainment. The three names include Nitin Kakkar of Filmistan fame, Rahil Barve of Tumbbad and Vijay Lalwani who has made a name for himself on OTT platforms. The new line up of filmmakers ensures that the production house will be focusing only on good content henceforth. Jackky claimed that content is the queen and hence all the projects under his production house will reflect that. The brief given to these filmmakers is that the movies should be high on content as well as entertainment. The filmmakers are yet to announce their films. Stay tuned for more information regarding the same.

Saif Ali Khan starrer Jawaani Jaaneman to release on November 29, 2019, to clash with Dil Bechara

4 Jun 2019

Saif Ali Khan has an array of projects in the pipeline. The actor will be soon starting the shoot of his co-production under Black Knight Films banner, Jawani Jaaneman.The film, helmed by Nitin Kakkar, will mark the debut of Pooja Bedis daughter Alaia Furniturewala who is set to star as Saifs daughter in the film. Besides the two of them, Tabu will also be reuniting with her Hum Saath Saath Hain co-star. And now, the release date for the film has been finalized. The quirky film Jawani Jaaneman will hit the screens on November 29, 2019. The announcement was made on June 4. Interestingly, the film will clash with Dil Bechara which stars Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjana Sanghi. Jawani Jaaneman will kickstart in London. It will be 45-day schedule. It is a coming-of-age film and a fun, comic take on how a man confronts the harsh reality of his life ALSO READ: Tabu to reunite with Hum Saath Saath Hain co-star Saif Ali Khan in Jawani Jaaneman

Tabu to reunite with Hum Saath Saath Hain co-star Saif Ali Khan in Jawani Jaaneman

7 May 2019

Saif Ali Khan has a couple of projects in the pipeline including his co-production under Black Knight Films banner, Jawani Jaaneman.The film, helmed by Nitin Kakkar, will mark the debut of Pooja Bedis daughter Alaia Furniturewala who is set to star as Saifs daughter in the film. Besides them, another star joining the cast is versatile actress Tabu. Tabu, who was last seen in critically acclaimed Andhadhun , is set to feature in yet another interesting role. After tapping into the comic roles in Biwi No 1 and Golmaal Again , the actress is once again returning with quirky and comic side with this film. It will be interesting to see her tap into the genre and reunite with her Hum Saath Saath Hain co-star Saif. Confirming the same, Saif Ali Khan said that Tabu is a brilliant actor. Her part is absolutely funny on paper. She agreed to do the role and will make it even more hysterical. While he didnt confirm whether their characters are romantically involved or not, it sure seems like an interesting role. Jawani Jaaneman cast will head to London for 45-day schedule for the film. Producer Jay Shewakramani revealed that the director Nitin Kakkar had written the role keeping Tabu in mind. So, then the approached her and narrated the script, she readily agreed to do it. He said that she plays a special role in the film. ALSO READ: Pooja Entertainment acquiresJawaani Jaaneman

Saif Ali Khan to shed weight for Jawani Jaaneman

30 Apr 2019

Saif Ali Khan has a couple of projects in the pipeline including his co-production, Jawani Jaaneman.The film, helmed by Nitin Kakkar, will mark the debut of Pooja Bedis daughter Alaia Furniturewala as she will essay the role of Saifs daughter in the film. For the role, he will lose weight. As Saif Ali Khan was shooting historical dramas Tanhaji The Unsung Warrior and Hunter , he had to gain muscles for the role. Now, for Jawani Jaaneman , he will be shedding weight and will once undergo physical transformation. The actor has already begun his diet for the same and is even training two hours daily to lose weight. The film is expected to go on floors in June and it will be wrapped up in 45 days. The film will be a family comedy revolving around the relationship of a 40-year-old man and his daughter. Meanwhile, Saif Ali Khan will also be starring in the second season of Netflix original, Sacred Games. ALSO READ: This Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan ad will definitely leave you with a smile!

Saif Ali Khan begins shooting his next naughty-at-50 rom-com

5 Apr 2019

Are our Bollywood superstars getting libidinous at 50? Even as the hugely entertaining trailer of Akiv Alis De De Pyar De came out this week showing Ajay Devgn red-faced and romancing little Lolita Rakul Preet Singh, Saif Ali Khan started shooting for Nitin Kakkars film about a middle-aged man remarrying at an age when men in India are not supposed to have sex. Gajraj Rao in Badhaai Ho seems to have changed that prudish perception. Though director Nitin Kakkars next film Jawani Jaan-e-Man is predominantly a father-daughter story Kakkar has chosen not to cast Sara Ali Khan with her father Saif Ali Khan. Instead Jawani Jaan-e-Mann has Saif and actress Pooja Bedis daughter Alia as father and daughter. Says Kakkar, We begin shooting for Jawani Jaan-e-Mann on Monday. It is a father-daughter story. Though Saif co-produces the film his daughter Sara Ali Khan wasnt even considered for the film. We needed a fresh face. It wouldnt work with a face thats already known, says Kakkar whose new film Notebook opened to heartening reviews.

Pooja Bedis daughter Aalia Furniturewalla to feature in Saif Ali Khan starrer Jawani Janeman

17 Nov 2018

Just two days ago, we got a glimpse into the role that will be essayed by Saif Ali Khan in the film Jawani Janeman. Directed by Nitin Kakkar, there has been a new addition in the star cast. That of the young debutant Aalia Furniturewalla who is the daughter of Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikander star Pooja Bedi. She will be stepping into Bollywood with this rom-com. In earlier reports, we had mentioned that Jawani Janemanwill focus primarily on a father daughter relationship. We had also stated that Saif Ali Khan is expected to play the role of an accidental father who suddenly realizes that he is a father to a teenage daughter. The latters role will be essayed by Aalia Furniturewalla. A source close to the project confirmed the developments saying, Yes, Aalia Furniturewalla has been roped in for the Nitin Kakkar film. She has really liked the script of Jawani Janeman. And she is super excited to work with Saif Ali Khan who plays the role of her father. It will be interesting to see Saif and Aalia since they are sharing screen space for the first time. In the previous reports, we had also stated that Saif essays the character of a 40 year old man who refuses to grow up. The film has been of keen interest to the Hum Tum actor who has been looking forward to doing a fun, frothy film which are the key elements of this Nitin Kakkar directorial. On the other hand, details of the character to be played by Aalia are currently being kept under wraps. Also it is yet to be seen if the makers will rope in other actors to play the love interests of Saif and his debutant onscreen daughter. Jawani Janeman is expected to go on floor in London and the shooting will kick start from next year onwards. An official announcement on these details is expected to be made soon. Also Read: WOW! Saif Ali Khan turns accidental father for Jawani Janeman and here are the details

Saif Ali Khan turns accidental father for Jawaani Jaaneman and here are the details

15 Nov 2018

Saif Ali Khan is all set to return to the romcom genre, a zone which he loves and which his fans love to see him too! The actor will be playing the protagonist in the Nitin Kakkar film Jawaani Jaaneman and will be essaying the role of an accidental father. Also, the leading lady will be none other than his teenage daughter. For the uninitiated, Jawaani Jaaneman explores the unique dynamics between a father and a daughter. It is being said in recent reports that the character played by Saif Ali Khan is that of a 40 year old man is of someone who refuses to grow up. And all of a sudden, he is trapped in a situation where he discovers that he is the father of this teenage girl. Sources have been quoted in reports stating that Saif is not only comfortable playing the father to a teenage daughter but he is also eagerly looking forward to it because the character is different from his real-life persona. Saif has revealed in recent reports that he has been missing doing a fun frothy film and when Nitin approached with the script, he was glad that it was the genre he wanted to do. If reports are to be believed, the girl who will be essaying the role of his daughter is yet to be finalized. But these reports assert that it would be a newcomer. As for Jawaani Jaaneman , it is expected to go on floor in London reportedly and the shooting is expected to commence from next year onwards. The film will be produced by his new home banner. An official announcement on the actress who will be playing the teenage girl too is said to be made soon. On the other hand, Saif Ali Khan is currently busy with Sacred Games 2. The actor will be seen in the forthcoming film Hunter which is a period drama. Also Read: WATCH: Sara Ali Khan attempts dad Saif Ali Khans Ole Ole hook step while Sushant Singh Rajput makes fun of her