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Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani gets high acclaims in West
For over the last two decades the fame of Indian films, especially Bollywood has been rising in the West; the credit certainly goes to the rising numbers of Indians in those countries. Well, there may be other factors too like India's burgeoning influence in the spheres of politics, economy across the globe; it is a reality that India's clout is on the rise.
We were talking about Bollywood films and its rising popularity. Well, in the recent past it attained new heights and now it is in a much better position thanks to Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani. This Bollywood romantic comedy film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif in lead roles and Salman Khan appears in a guest role in the movie. These are mere anecdotes but it is a fact that the film has fetched a very good start in U.K..
How is it faring in USA then? Reports suggest that it is excellent and is enjoying an impressive performance in the realm of Australia too. There is hardly any doubt that the film has cemented Ranbir Kapoor's status in the international markets; the escalation in business in film after film proves it…
Let's take a look at the performance between November 6 - 8, 2009.
U.K. BOX-OFFICE
* Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani has debuted at No. 13 position. In its opening weekend, the film has collected 1,77,886 [approx. Rs. 1.37 crores] on 38 screens, with the per screen average working out to 4,681.
U.S.A. BOX-OFFICE
* Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani has debuted at No. 21 position. In its opening weekend, the film has collected $ 4,61,505 [approx. Rs. 2.13 crores] on 74 screens, with the per screen average working out to $ 6,237.
AUSTRALIA BOX-OFFICE
* Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani has debuted at No. 16 position. In its opening weekend, the film has collected Aus. $ 86,266 [approx. Rs. 36.94 lacs] on 11 screens, with the per screen average working out to Aus. $ 7,842.
We were talking about Bollywood films and its rising popularity. Well, in the recent past it attained new heights and now it is in a much better position thanks to Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani. This Bollywood romantic comedy film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif in lead roles and Salman Khan appears in a guest role in the movie. These are mere anecdotes but it is a fact that the film has fetched a very good start in U.K..
How is it faring in USA then? Reports suggest that it is excellent and is enjoying an impressive performance in the realm of Australia too. There is hardly any doubt that the film has cemented Ranbir Kapoor's status in the international markets; the escalation in business in film after film proves it… Let's take a look at the performance between November 6 - 8, 2009.
U.K. BOX-OFFICE
* Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani has debuted at No. 13 position. In its opening weekend, the film has collected 1,77,886 [approx. Rs. 1.37 crores] on 38 screens, with the per screen average working out to 4,681.
U.S.A. BOX-OFFICE
* Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani has debuted at No. 21 position. In its opening weekend, the film has collected $ 4,61,505 [approx. Rs. 2.13 crores] on 74 screens, with the per screen average working out to $ 6,237.
AUSTRALIA BOX-OFFICE
* Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani has debuted at No. 16 position. In its opening weekend, the film has collected Aus. $ 86,266 [approx. Rs. 36.94 lacs] on 11 screens, with the per screen average working out to Aus. $ 7,842.
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