Vivek Agnihotri Slams John Abraham, Shares Challenges Faced While Working on Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal

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Vivek Agnihotri, the director of the 2007 sports drama Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, has spoken out about the challenges he faced while working with actor John Abraham on the film. In a recent interview, Agnihotri recalled the difficulties he experienced with Abraham's performance, stating that the actor was not up to the task of playing a footballer and required separate shots for his face and feet.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vivek Agnihotri directed the 2007 sports drama Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, which starred John Abraham, Bipasha Basu, Arshad Warsi, and Boman Irani.
  • Agnihotri recalled the challenges he faced while making the film, specifically with John Abraham's performance, stating that he was not suited for the role.
  • The director mentioned that Abraham's scenes had to be shot separately for his face and feet, which caused additional problems during filming.
  • Agnihotri also expressed frustration with Abraham's inability to deliver his lines in rhythm, stating that he would have to reduce his dialogue to accommodate the actor's limitations.
  • Arshad Warsi and Raj Zutshi, who played supporting roles in the film, underwent significant training to prepare for their football scenes, unlike Abraham.
  • Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal was made on a budget of Rs 18 crore and earned only Rs 14 crore net in India and Rs 21 crore worldwide, indicating a commercial flop.
  • The film was produced by Ronnie Screwvala under his banner UTV Motion Pictures.
  • Vivek Agnihotri's next release is the political drama The Bengal Files, starring Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, and others, scheduled to release on September 5.

Statistics:

  • Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal's budget: Rs 18 crore
  • Film's earnings in India: Rs 14 crore net
  • Worldwide gross: Rs 21 crore
  • Vivek Agnihotri's next film release date: September 5
  • Box office clashing film: Baaghi 4, starring Tiger Shroff, Sonam Bajwa, and Sanjay Dutt

Sources:

  • Dainik Bhaskar: unattributed article
  • DNA: no specific article mentioned, but copyright date listed as 2010
  • Contify.com: no specific article mentioned, mentioned as a distributor