May 'Dabangg' make more money than '3 Idiots':AK

Mumbai, Sep 27 (IANS) 'Dabangg' should make 10 times more money than '3 Idiots', a gracious Aamir Khan said at a party thrown by his friend Salman Khan to celebrate the success of the cop comedy.

'I am very happy that Salman's 'Dabangg' got such a big success. That's why I have come to give him a hug and congratulate him. I would always pray that his film makes 10 times more than what '3 Idiots' did,' Aamir told reporters at the success party of the film held at Vie Lounge Sunday night.

Report says in two week 'Dabangg' has made business of Rs.116 crore net and third week has opened well in the single screens. TYhe film revolves around a corrupt cop Chulbul Pande, played by Salman, and his life.

The party was for the cast and crew and close friends, says actor-turned-producer Arbaz Khan, who is basking in the glory of the grand success of his first production venture.

'This is a celebration party for the cast and crew and some of our very close friends,' said Arbaz.

Salman made a brief appearance for the media and said, 'Thank you so much. I am very happy.'

This was Abhinav Kashyap's first film as director and he too is very happy with the sucess. 'I am in the seventh heaven,' he said.

When Malaika Arora Khan, who too features in the 'Munni' song, was asked if she had expected her husband Arbaz's debut production to be a record breaking hit, she said, 'No, one can ever predict the fate of the film before hand, but, of course, we pray for its success. The magnitude of response and the collections of the film are overwhelming.'

Among the guests were director David Dawan and he said: 'This is the biggest hit of Salman. He is outstanding and everyone knows that. After watching the film I was quite sure that it would be a big hit.'

Actor Chunky Pandey, singer Sonu Niigaam, director Subhash Ghai and producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra too joined Salman for the party.

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