Yash Raj Films USA
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Yash Raj Films USA, Inc. is an American film
distribution
company based in New York
. It is a fully owned subsidiary of India
n Film Studio Yash Raj Films Pvt. Ltd..
it is actively involved in production of movies such as New York
and Ta Ra Rum Pum which was shot entirely in the United States..
Tashan
flopped in the United States
miserably. According to early figures, the Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor starrer has managed a meagre $301,226, entering at number 24. This can only be defined as ‘terrible’. The opening is worse than Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. It managed $455,000 on 83 screens, while this, on 75 screens, sits at just over $4000 per screen..
The movie was also a disaster in other parts of the world and also in the home country India
.
in collaboration with Walt Disney Company.
.Some of them are:
Film
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distribution
Film distributor
A film distributor is a company or individual responsible for releasing films to the public either theatrically or for home viewing...
company based in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. It is a fully owned subsidiary of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n Film Studio Yash Raj Films Pvt. Ltd..
About
Other than just being a subsidiary company and distributing films in the AmericasAmericas
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it is actively involved in production of movies such as New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
and Ta Ra Rum Pum which was shot entirely in the United States..
Flops
Yash Raj FilmsYash Raj Films
Yash Raj Films is an Indian Entertainment company set up by Yash Chopra, an Indian film director and producer who is considered an entertainment mogul in India.-Initial years:...
Tashan
Tashan
Tashan is a semi-urban subdistrict of Zhifu District, Yantai, in the Shandong province of the People's Republic of China. Tashan is noted for its mountain . Tashan Mountain has a temple dedicated to the boddhisatva Kuan Yin as well as a Taoist pagoda dedicated to Three Pure Ones....
flopped in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
miserably. According to early figures, the Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor starrer has managed a meagre $301,226, entering at number 24. This can only be defined as ‘terrible’. The opening is worse than Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. It managed $455,000 on 83 screens, while this, on 75 screens, sits at just over $4000 per screen..
The movie was also a disaster in other parts of the world and also in the home country India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
Piracy
Yash Raj Films (USA) Inc. has previously commenced criminal and civil copyright infringement actions in various jurisdictions in the United States. On June 30, 2003, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey handed down the following Judgments:- Judgment in the amount of $94,823.00 against an Edison, NJ retail business operated under the name Gunjan and its owners Ninand Patel, Priya Patel, Vrusti Corporation and Archurusti Corp., a rising out of their sale of counterfeit copies of Yash Raj Films.
- Judgment for damages in the amount of $2,300,000.00 and $29,894.00 in legal fees against Bharat Mehta the owner of the replication business Media Dimensions Inc located in Austin, Texas for the unauthorized replication of counterfeit copies of Yash Raj Films.
Venture with Disney
Yash Raj Films even made India's first 3d Animated movie Roadside RomeoRoadside Romeo
Roadside Romeo is a 2008 computer animated musical comedy film written and directed by Jugal Hansraj and co-produced by Aditya Chopra and Yash Chopra of Yash Raj Films and Walt Disney Pictures...
in collaboration with Walt Disney Company.
Films
As a distributor YRF USA has released various movies in the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.Some of them are:
- Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007) ... Distributor (2007) (USA) (all media)
- Kabhi Alvida Naa KehnaKabhi Alvida Naa KehnaKabhi Alvida Naa Kehna commonly known as KANK is a 2006 Bollywood film directed by Karan Johar and produced under the Dharma Productions banner...
(2006) ... Distributor (2006) (USA) (theatrical) (subtitled) - Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin MaraMaine Gandhi Ko Nahin MaraMaine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara , is an Indian film, directed by Jahnu Barua and produced by Anupam Kher...
(2005) ... Distributor (2005) (USA) (theatrical) - UtsabUtsabUtsab is an award-winning Indian Bengali feature film directed by Rituparno Ghosh.-Plot:This movie is a family drama which is portrayed on a background of Durgapuja, West Bengal's biggest "Ut-shob" . The story is about a cultured bengali family, different members of which have gathered in native...
(2000) ... Distributor (2002) (USA) (DVD) - AainaAainaAaina , is a 1993 film directed by Deepak Sareen. The film starred Jackie Shroff, Juhi Chawla, Amrita Singh and Saeed Jaffrey. The film is about sibling rivalry.-Synopsis:...
(1993) ... Distributor (2003) (USA) (DVD) - LamheLamheLamhe is a 1991 Hindi film directed by Yash Chopra and starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi. The story was written by Honey Irani. The film was critically acclaimed, had exceptional music, and did brilliant business in UK. Unfortunately, it was not a box-office success in India...
(1991) ... Distributor (200?) (USA) (DVD) - FaasleFaasleFaasle is a 1985 Bollywood film produced and directed by Yash Chopra.The film stars Sunil Dutt, Rekha, Farooq Shaikh, Deepti Naval, Raj Kiran, Rohan Kapoor, Farha, Sushma Seth and Alok Nath. The film is the debut film for Rohan Kapoor son of singer Mahinder Kapoor and actress Farha, niece of...
(1985) ... Distributor (2000) (USA) (DVD) - NikaahNikaahNikaah is a 1982 Hindi film produced and directed by B. R. Chopra. The film stars Raj Babbar, Deepak Parashar and Salma Agha in her Hindi movie debut role. The film also had Asrani, Iftekhar and Gufi Paintal in support roles. The films music is by Ravi. The original name of the movie was Talaq...
(1982) ... Distributor (1999) (USA) (DVD) - Biwi O Biwi (1981) ... Distributor (200?) (USA) (DVD)
- The Burning TrainThe Burning TrainThe Burning Train is a Bollywood action film released in 1980 directed by Ravi Chopra and featuring a huge all-star cast. The plot revolves around a fast train named Super Fast Express, that catches fire on its inaugural run from New Delhi to Mumbai....
(1980) ... Distributor (2001) (USA) (DVD) - Mukti (1977/I) ... Distributor (2002) (USA) (DVD)
- Daag: A Poem of LoveDaag: A Poem of LoveDaag: A Poem of Love is a 1973 Bollywood film produced and directed by Yash Chopra in his debut as a producer, which laid the foundation of Yash Raj Films. It is an adaptation of the novel The Mayor of Casterbridge....
(1973) ... Distributor (2000) (USA) (DVD) - DastaanDastaanDastaan is a music album produced by Pakistani pop singer, Ali Haider. It was a blend of Pop and Rock style music which Haider tried for a new genre type of music.-Track listing:#"Dastaan"#"Jaania"#"Koi Darwazah"#"Maria"#"Meri Jaan"#"Papa Mummi"...
(1972) ... Distributor (2001) (USA) (DVD) - Naya ZamanaNaya Zamanahas played a pioneering role in the field of Indian music and culture in Trinidad and Tobago. Formed in 1944, the orchestra has provided entertainment for hundreds of thousands of people across the Caribbean and North America and has assisted many charitable organizations and events...
(1971) ... Distributor (2001) (USA) (DVD) - Baharen Phir Bhi AayengiBaharen Phir Bhi AayengiBaharen Phir Bhi Aayengi is a 1966 Hindi-language film. Produced by Guru Dutt and directed by Shaheed Latif. It stars Mala Sinha, Dharmendra, Tanuja, and Rehman. The film is still remembered for its music is by O.P...
(1966) ... Distributor (2001) (USA) (DVD) - MadhumatiMadhumatiMadhumati is a 1958 Hindi film produced and directed by Bimal Roy, and written by Ritwik Ghatak and Rajinder Singh Bedi. The music was composed by Salil Choudhury with the lyrics by Shailendra. The film stars Dilip Kumar, Vyjayantimala, Pran, and Johnny Walker. It was one of the earliest films to...
(1958) ... Distributor (200?) (USA) (DVD) - Boot Polish (1954) ... Distributor (2002) (USA) (DVD)
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(1948) ... Distributor (2002) (USA) (DVD)