Question 1

What surprising incident happened when the film's cast tried to enter a New York nightclub?

Accepted Answer

In January 2009, John Abraham, Katrina Kaif, Kabir Khan and other crew members were denied entry to a nightclub by security who didn't recognize them as Bollywood stars, despite crew members trying to vouch for them.

Question 2

What was the film's original title and who was supposed to direct it?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally titled 'Kaal' and was supposed to be directed by Karan Johar with Shahrukh Khan, Kajol and Sanjay Dutt in lead roles, but Johar dropped it to work on 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham'.

Question 3

How did director Kabir Khan describe the film's relationship with New York authorities?

Accepted Answer

According to Kabir Khan, the film had full support from the New York Film Commission because it's 'a very balanced story and not a jingoistic film' rather than an 'anti-something film'.

Question 4

What milestone did John Abraham achieve in this film?

Accepted Answer

John Abraham appeared fully nude for the first time in his Bollywood career in this film.

Question 5

What unusual release circumstance benefited 'New York' at the box office?

Accepted Answer

The film released after a gap caused by a strike between multiplex owners and producers over revenue sharing, which helped it perform well commercially.

Question 6

What surprising incident happened when the cast tried to enter a New York nightclub during filming?

Accepted Answer

John Abraham, Katrina Kaif, Kabir Khan and other cast members were denied entry to a nightclub by security who didn't recognize them as Bollywood stars, despite crew members trying to vouch for them.

Question 7

What was the film's original title and who was supposed to direct it?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally titled 'Kaal' and was supposed to be directed by Karan Johar with Shahrukh Khan, Kajol and Sanjay Dutt in lead roles before Karan dropped it to work on 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham'.

Question 8

Why did the New York Film Commission fully support this film according to the director?

Accepted Answer

Director Kabir Khan said the commission supported it because 'it is not an anti-something film' but 'a very balanced story and not a jingoistic film.'

Question 9

What milestone did John Abraham achieve in this film?

Accepted Answer

John Abraham appeared fully nude for the first time in his Bollywood career in this film.

Question 10

How did a multiplex strike affect the film's release?

Accepted Answer

The film released after a gap caused by a strike between multiplex owners and producers over revenue sharing, which benefited the film as it was the first release after the strike ended.

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