Post by Amz on Jul 22, 2006 2:50:40 GMT
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna to be screened in Toronto festival
21st July 2006 13.28 IST
By Agencies
The Amitabh Bachchan – Shah Rukh Khan – Abhishek Bachchan – Rani Mukherjee – Preity Zinta starrer Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna is to be screened at the prestigious Toronto International Film festival in September.
The multi-starrer set in New York, exploring the various shades of love and relationships, will lead a slew of Indian movies expected to hold centrestage at the festival.
Directed by Karan Johar , Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna will be screened in the 'Gala Presentation' section of the festival – a slot usually reserved for high-profile blockbusters or premieres.
Four other Indian films will also premiere during the September 7-16 festival, the 31st edition of the annual extravaganza.
"India is a nation of different cultures and languages, which makes its cinema diverse, dynamic and exciting. Films in Hindi, Marathi, Telugu and Manipuri will be here ... These four films demonstrate the impressive range of Indian cinema and we at the festival are thrilled to be part of its future," Festival Co-Director Noah Cowan said in a statement in Toronto.
The John Abraham – starrer Kabul Express directed by Kabir Khan and filmed on location in war-torn post-9/11 Afghanistan, will be premiered in the 'Special Presentation' category of the festival.
Filmmakers Chitra Palekar and Rajnesh Domalpalli will be showcasing their directorial debuts in Toronto in the festival's 'Discovery' section.
Palekar's Marathi film 'Maati Maay' starring Nandita Das and Atul Kulkarni , is based on Maheshweta Devi's story 'Daayen'. The film tells the story of a woman branded a witch and condemned to the fringes of society.
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21st July 2006 13.28 IST
By Agencies
The Amitabh Bachchan – Shah Rukh Khan – Abhishek Bachchan – Rani Mukherjee – Preity Zinta starrer Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna is to be screened at the prestigious Toronto International Film festival in September.
The multi-starrer set in New York, exploring the various shades of love and relationships, will lead a slew of Indian movies expected to hold centrestage at the festival.
Directed by Karan Johar , Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna will be screened in the 'Gala Presentation' section of the festival – a slot usually reserved for high-profile blockbusters or premieres.
Four other Indian films will also premiere during the September 7-16 festival, the 31st edition of the annual extravaganza.
"India is a nation of different cultures and languages, which makes its cinema diverse, dynamic and exciting. Films in Hindi, Marathi, Telugu and Manipuri will be here ... These four films demonstrate the impressive range of Indian cinema and we at the festival are thrilled to be part of its future," Festival Co-Director Noah Cowan said in a statement in Toronto.
The John Abraham – starrer Kabul Express directed by Kabir Khan and filmed on location in war-torn post-9/11 Afghanistan, will be premiered in the 'Special Presentation' category of the festival.
Filmmakers Chitra Palekar and Rajnesh Domalpalli will be showcasing their directorial debuts in Toronto in the festival's 'Discovery' section.
Palekar's Marathi film 'Maati Maay' starring Nandita Das and Atul Kulkarni , is based on Maheshweta Devi's story 'Daayen'. The film tells the story of a woman branded a witch and condemned to the fringes of society.
www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/20060721-1.html
