No Entry turns 21: Anees Bazmee celebrates Salman, Anil, Fardeen's cult comedy
Synopsis
Twenty-one years after No Entry became the highest-grossing Indian film of 2005 with ₹74 crore worldwide, director Anees Bazmee revisited the cult comedy on Instagram — a reminder that the Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan trio produced a blockbuster whose popularity has genuinely outlasted the decade that made it.
Key Takeaways
Anees Bazmee marked 21 years of No Entry with an Instagram tribute on 26 August 2026 .
No Entry (2005) starred Salman Khan , Anil Kapoor , Fardeen Khan , Bipasha Basu , Esha Deol , Lara Dutta , and Celina Jaitly .
The film grossed ₹74 crore worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Indian film of 2005 .
No Entry is an official remake of the Tamil film Charlie Chaplin .
Bazmee's directorial run includes Welcome , Singh Is Kinng , Ready , Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 , and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 .
Filmmaker Anees Bazmee has marked 21 years of the cult Bollywood comedy No Entry, sharing a nostalgic tribute on Instagram to the 2005 blockbuster that starred Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Fardeen Khan. The film, which became the highest-grossing Indian film of 2005 with a worldwide collection of ₹74 crore, continues to hold a devoted following across generations.
Bazmee's Tribute
Sharing behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the film, Bazmee wrote: '21 years of No Entry- a film that found a place in the hearts of audiences across generations. Today, I look back with immense gratitude for the journey, the team, the memories, and most importantly our audience.' He tagged the film's principal cast including Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu, Boman Irani, Lara Dutta, Celina Jaitly, and music composers Anu Malik and Salim-Sulaiman.
About the Film
No Entry is an official remake of the Tamil film Charlie Chaplin, released in 2005. The comedy follows a faithful newspaper owner whose wife perpetually suspects him of infidelity, while his married friend Prem — a serial cheater — introduces him to complications that spiral into chaos. The ensemble cast also featured Esha Deol, Lara Dutta, Bipasha Basu, and Celina Jaitly, making it one of the most star-studded comedies of the decade.
Box Office Legacy
The film's worldwide gross of ₹74 crore made it the top-earning Indian film of 2005 — a milestone that cemented Bazmee's reputation as a master of commercial comedy. Notably, it came just seven years after his breakthrough with Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha in 1998, which was among the highest-grossing Bollywood films of that year.
Bazmee's Career in Context
Bazmee made his directorial debut with Hulchul in 1995. Since No Entry, he has directed a string of commercially successful comedies including Welcome, Singh Is Kinng, Ready, Welcome Back, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. He also scripted the 2011 romantic comedy Thank You, produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Twinkle Khanna, which featured Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor, and Celina Jaitly. Two decades on, No Entry remains the benchmark against which his comedies are measured — and a reminder of how perfectly its cast chemistry landed.
Point of View
But the more telling story is structural: in two decades, no Hindi comedy has quite replicated that specific chemistry of Khan, Kapoor, and Khan. The franchise sequel has been discussed for years; the anniversary post quietly underscores both the demand and the difficulty of recreating what worked so effortlessly the first time.
NationPress
26 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is No Entry and why is it significant?
No Entry is a 2005 Hindi comedy directed by Anees Bazmee, starring Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Fardeen Khan. It became the highest-grossing Indian film of 2005, collecting ₹74 crore worldwide, and is regarded as one of Bollywood's defining ensemble comedies.
Is No Entry a remake?
Yes, No Entry is an official remake of the Tamil film Charlie Chaplin. Bazmee adapted the original's premise of marital suspicion and infidelity-driven comedy for a Bollywood ensemble setting.
Who is in the cast of No Entry?
The principal cast includes Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu, Esha Deol, Lara Dutta, Boman Irani, and Celina Jaitly. Music was composed by Anu Malik and Salim-Sulaiman.
What has Anees Bazmee directed after No Entry?
After No Entry, Bazmee directed Welcome, Singh Is Kinng, Ready, Welcome Back, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, establishing himself as one of Bollywood's most consistent directors of commercial comedy.
Is a sequel to No Entry planned?
A sequel to No Entry has been discussed in the industry for several years, though no official announcement with confirmed cast or release date has been made as of this anniversary.
