Phata Poster Nikhla Hero flops, is Shahid Kapoor to be blamed?

Until recently Shahid Kapoor was regarded as one of the best-packaged star-actors among the contemporary entertainers of Bollywood.

With his last two films 'Mausam' and 'Teri Meri Kahaani' proving to be epic losses at the box office, the actor was banking on the success of his new release 'Phata Poster Nikhla Hero.'

But the movie has failed to impress the audience and it has been labelled by insiders as Phata Poster Nikhla Zero.

Says a director, who not so long ago offered Shahid a solid role in a film that went on to be a runaway success, "Shahid Kapoor asked me for a hard-bound script. I told him I don't work that way. He said he works in no other way. I want to know what kind of a hard-bound script Santoshi offered him for Phata Poster... I can't see any evidence of a script in the film."

A marketing head from a multiplex chain in Mumbai says it's a case of Shahid Kapoor trying to be what he is not.

"He is good at comedy. But he is not great at it. Why has he been made to do what Salman did with 'Dabangg' and Ranbir Kapoor in 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahaani'? We got a poor opening for 'Phata Poster Nikhla hero' as low as 40 to 50 per cent attendance on the first day. We are hoping the collections would pick up. But we doubt it! Audiences just don't find the film entertaining."

Trade expert Taran Adarsh admits the opening of 'Phata Poster Nikhla Hero' has been disappointing.

"The numbers are not in-sync with the merits of the film."

Abother trade analyst Amod Mehra said: "Shahid has had quite a few flops recently. Furthermore, neither the film's title nor the trailer was exciting. A couple of songs were liked. But before they could become chartbusters the film was released."

So, where does this underwhelming response leave Shahid Kapoor?

Every expert in the film trade reveals Prabhudheva's film tentatively entitled 'Rambo Rajkumar' would do the trick.

"Shahid is so good in action scenes. Dancing is already his forte. For the first time audiences will see him as an action star. He is unbelievable,' says a hopefull Prabhudheva.

Shahid Kapoor Plays Salman Khan Fan In Phata Poster Nikla Hero

Actor Shahid Kapoor says his character in the forthcoming film Phata Poster Nikla Hero is a fan of Bollywood star Salman character in the forthcoming film Phata Poster Nikla Hero is a fan of Bollywood star Salman Khan, who has also done a cameo in the movie.

"There's a little scene in the film where Salman sir is there...Salman sir was kind enough to do a special appearance in the film," the 32-year-old said here Friday at a press meet for the film.

Phata Poster Nikla Hero is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, who had earlier roped in Salman for a special appearance in his film Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani as well.

Talking about his character's fascination with Salman, Shahid said: "He (Shahid's character) is a very big fan of Salman Khan and in one scene we have even worn a 'Being Human' t-shirt and in another scene, the character has gone to buy vegetables with his mother and his hands are full and he is eating a banana standing and watching the poster of Dabangg 2."

Being Human is Salman's NGO.

Phata Poster Nikla Hero also stars Ileana D'Cruz and is slated to release Aug 23.

WATCH: Shahid Kapoor’s super cop antics in the trailer of ‘Phata Poster Nikhla Hero’

New Delhi: Rajkumar Santoshi’s ‘Phata Poster Nikhla Hero’ is about a wannabe hero (Shahid Kapoor), who is mistaken as a cop. The trailer introduces Shahid’s character ripping apart a film’s poster in full force. 

There are some gravity defying stunts thrown in teamed with some hilarious situations. Illeana D’Cruz, who made an entry to Bollywood with ‘Barfi’, is playing his love interest in the film. This one seems to be a no-brainer film but how it fares technically, will be decided on September 20, 2013.

‘Phata Poster Nikhla Hero’ is produced by Ramesh S Taurani and the music is given by Pritam.













For Shahid fans waiting to see the actor shine on-screen again, this film is one to be kept an eye on in the coming days.

Till then, have a look at the trailer here:
 

Salman Khan Inspires Shahid Kapoor

Salman Khan has essayed the character of a cop in several films — most recently in Dabangg (2010) and Dabangg 2 (2012). His performances have been loved by fans, and have inspired some, like actor Shahid Kapoor.

In his upcoming release, Phata Poster Nikhla Hero, Shahid will be seen acting and behaving like Salman in some of the sequences. Interestingly, Shahid took a couple of months off to prepare to play the character.

“When we narrated the script to him, he asked for two months to prepare for the role. He wanted to get the body language right. He has done a great job,” says producer Ramesh Taurani.

Shahid’s character in the film is a fan of Salman Khan, and he will even sport a Being Human (Salman’s charity) T-shirt. “Yes, Shahid’s character is a Salman fan, but interestingly, as the title goes, he also follows all the other commercial stars of Bollywood. So there are parts when he will also be seen behaving like Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar,” adds the producer.

To prepare for the role, Shahid watched a few of Salman’s movies too. “After a very long time, Shahid will be portraying a funny character. In the movie, his role is of an actor who is mistaken to be a cop. And in order to get into the character properly, he saw a lot of Salman’s films including Wanted, Dabangg, Dabangg 2 among others,” says a source close to the film.