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A film on Pakistani Hindu boy

A film by first-time Pakistani feature filmmaker Mehreen Jabbar stars an Indian actor in a lead role, Jabbar's film also features other collaborations among Indian and Pakistani artistes. The soundtrack was done by Indian composer Debojyoti Mishra and the songs have been sung by India's Shubha Mudgal and Pakistan's Shafqat Amanat Ali. Jabbar loved the music of Rituparno Ghosh's "Raincoat", especially the song "Mathura Nagarpati Kahe Tum" by Mudgal, and got the same team on board for her film. "I think Mishra did a wonderful job with my film because he understood the tone of the film. We recorded the vocals of the two songs at a Karachi studio," she said. Since Jabbar wanted global sounds, Mishra used instruments such as the bouzouki, saaz, udh, cello and viola. Written and produced by Mehreen's father, Javed Jabbar, the film stars Syed Fazal Hussain in the title role. The Pakistani actors in the cast include Rashid Farooqi, Noman Ijaz, Maria Wasti, Shahood Alvi, Tipu, Adarsh Ayaz and Saleem Mairaj.

The film, shot in Nagarparkar and Islamkot, close to the Indian border, will be released in Urdu and Hindi. For international audiences, it will have subtitles in English and other languages. This film is based on the touching real-life story of a seven-year-old Hindu Pakistani boy and his father who accidentally stray into India and are jailed is set for an international release early next year.

India's Nandita Das plays a role of a woman who sees her husband and son getting jailed for being "spies". Das plays Champa, the woman whose seven-year-old son Ramchand and husband disappear from their village near Nagarparkar, located along the border with India.

The film revolves around Ramchand, who grows up in an Indian prison with his father, but with no memory of his mother."The story is deeply rooted in the complex relationships that characterise interactions between Pakistan and India, and Muslims and Hindus," Jabbar said. "Ramchand Pakistani" has just been awarded the Global Film Initiative Grant, an initiative to support films which promote "cross-cultural understanding".

Source : movies.indiainfo.com

Maan Gaye Mallika!

Mallika Sherawat, the sizzling hot sexy siren of bollywood, is all set to perform on the famous classic song ‘ Pyar kiya to darna kya’ for his forthcoming film ‘ Maan Gaye Mughal-e- Azam.’ Though the song will be based on the famous ‘ Mughal-e- Azam’ number, it will have a completely different format to suit the current film, which is a comedy. The lyric for the new song is being written by Sanjay Chhel and the music is being composed by the renowned music director Anu Malik. As Anu Malik says, ‘ Let me first make it very clear that no one can ever repeat or even remotely come close to the original song ‘ Pyar kiya to darna kya’ from Mughal-e- Azam. For me, that song is one of the best songs in the history of our film industry. it was not only melodious but also extremely well written. And who can forget Madhubala in the song?’ How Mallika Sherawat, the sexy goddess of bollywood who oozes oomph at every twist and turn, will manage to recreate the magic of the classic song will be interesting to be seen. It may be recalled that in the original song, the sensuous and gorgeous Madhubala had performed on the song and was very much liked by the audiences. The song was a special highlight of the film. Hmm…..hmm…..seems Mallika-e- Alam is out to prove that she is no less than Anarkali in matters of performance……it’s a different thing she is already miles ahead of gorgeous Madhubala in exposing on screen…..hee… tee ….hee..!!

Desert City Dubai's Starlit Evening with GOAL!

Dubai glittered as UTV Motion Picture's DHAN DHANA DHAN GOAL premired on Wednesday November 21, 07 at Grand Cineplaxi. The premiere was held in association with Star Middle East. The sparkling evening radiated by the presence of hunk John Abraham, ravishing Bipasha Basu, Director- Vivek Agnihotri as they walked the red carpet. The Mumbai premire of the film will be held today November 22nd to be attended by the star cast of the film. Action does not stop here ...the much awaited film releases in Dubai on November 22nd and worldwide on November 23rd. The film is about a contemporary story of the Asian community in UK, told through the dynamic prism of professional football. Given the taut and emotional storyline, high-powered performances and aggressive and ambitious marketing Goal is sure to hit a goal with viewers.

Ronaldo not to promote 'Goal', Bipasha disappointed

Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu's plans to get her new friend, Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo, to promote her feisty football flick "Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal" have come a cropper. Explaining the cause of the change in plans, the actress said: "There's a huge problem. I was very keen and so was John (Abraham) and everyone else in the team. But then the sponsors got in the way.

"Ronaldo is part of the Manchester United Team whose sponsors are Nike while our film 'Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal' is sponsored by Reebok. We had almost signed up with them. But now it seems impossible."

Apparently, the 22-year-old footballer is as disappointed as Bipasha.

"You know they were thinking of getting another celebrity footballer to promote our film. I offered to get Ronaldo. I had personally spoken to him. And he seemed very pleased to help a film that was so close to his heart. But then man proposes, sponsor disposes. Nowadays nothing gets done without the sponsors' consent," said the disappointed actress.

The entire cast of the movie wear Reebok shoes throughout the film.

"And I was the only girl among all the boys playing on the field. To be honest John, Arshad (Warsi), Boman (Irani) and the other male actors had all the fun. But I did get to kick some ball off camera and off field," said Bipasha.

Bipasha plays a Pakistani medico who rushes to the field every time a player gets injured. "I wore no makeup. It's a very realistic film that focuses on racial discrimination against Pakistanis, Indians and Bangladeshis in the UK . In one way or the other, we all face discrimination in life. Yeah, I've faced it too...How come I wasn't signed to play one of the footballers?" she guffawed.