Kareena Kapoor Khan’s 175% Bigger Opening Completely Annihilates Queen Ekta Kapoor’s Debut on Sep 21, 2001!

Ahoy Bollywood buffs! Ready for some deets on a nostalgic box office battle? Khabree Kiran here, spilling the chai on a clash that had our Bollywood divas locking horns with some serious drama!

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Flashback Alert! September 21, 2001—an auspicious day that saw not one but two major Bollywood releases: Ajnabee starring our very own Bebo (Kareena Kapoor Khan) and Kyo Kii Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta featuring the king of comedy, Govinda. But hang on, there’s more masala—this was also the debut production venture of TV czarina Ekta Kapoor! 🎬🍿

Ajnabee: The Budget and the Box Office Bonanza

Directed by the suspense maestros Abbas-Mustan, Ajnabee had a hefty budget of ₹17 crore and managed to rake in ₹17.5 crore. Not bad, huh? Featuring the ever-dashing Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol, and the sultry Bipasha Basu, this film was a complete paisa vasool.

The Clash: Ajnabee VS Kyo Kii Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta

Bebo, still fresh from her debut in Refugee, found herself in a box office tussle with Govinda’s Kyo Kii Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta. Both films released on the same day, but the box office gods favored Ajnabee. While Kyo Kii Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta barely made a splash with a ₹60 lakh opening, Ajnabee zoomed ahead with ₹1.65 crore—175% higher, mind you! Talk about making an entrance! 💥

Ekta Kapoor’s Debut—Not Quite a Blockbuster

Poor Ekta! Her debut production, Kyo Kii Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta, starring Sushmita Sen and Govinda, fell flat. Despite being made on a budget of ₹8 crore, it only managed to collect ₹7.7 crore. Seems like the audience wasn’t in the mood for some Govinda-style comedy that day. Better luck next time, Queen Ekta! 🤷‍♀️

The Legacy of Ajnabee

Fast forward to today, and Ajnabee enjoys a cult status. Remember the iconic track "Kaun Main Haan Tum"? Of course, you do! The film’s bold topic of wife-swapping and its thrilling suspense captivated audiences and critics alike.

Kiran’s Gyan 💡

Ekta Kapoor, darling, yeh Bollywood hai! One day you’re on top, the next day you’re struggling to stay afloat. But don’t worry, Bebo’s got your back now with The Buckingham Murders. Sometimes, it takes a few flops to find your groove. 😉

So folks, stay tuned to Hindimovienews.com for more juicy Bollywood gossip and box office updates. Till then, keep the popcorn ready! 🍿✨

Tags: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ekta Kapoor, Bollywood, Box Office, Ajnabee, Kyo Kii Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta, Govinda, Bobby Deol, Bipasha Basu, Hindi Movies