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Any film coming from the house of Yash Raj Films invariably makes news, with or without a major star cast. Amongst the forthcoming films from YRF, 'Kabul Express' may be the smallest when compared to 'Fanaa' and 'Dhoom - II' but that doesn't take away the fact that it is one of the most sought out movies this year. Starring John Abraham and Arshad Warsi in principal roles, it is yet another example of a new age film that marries art and commerce as it tells the tale of a journalist and a photographer in the troubled land of Afghanistan. Directed by debutant Kabir Khan, the film is truly international as apart from the two Indians, it also stars an American, Afghani and a Pakistani in principal roles. No wonder the film's tagline reads as: "Two Indians, An American, One Afghan and a Pakistani on a journey together"
Kabul Express looks another ace product from YRF
Trust Yash Raj Films to give movie buffs something interesting to view months after months. Dabbling in different genres, for every 'Veer Zaara', they have a 'Neal N Nikki' while for every 'Fanaa' they have a 'Dhoom 2'. Now with 'Kabul Express', the film makers venture into a different territory [pun intended], as their 'Kabul Express' releases on December 15th. Coming at the time when the 'Dhoom 2' collections would have stabilized and audience would be looking forward to something new, it seems to be an interesting film all the way with wit and humor seemingly the two pillars on which this movie rests. Promos have done the trick and one can expect YRF to release it strategically across theatres at the right show timings for its target audience to catch the flick.
Kabul Express banned in Afghanistan
Kabir Khan's 'Kabul Express' has earned a mixed response both from the audience as well as the critics in India as well as in the overseas territory. But in a recent development, the film has been banned in Afghanistan due to the alleged derogatory mentioning of Hazara, one of Afghanistan's ethnic communities. Hazara forms 10% of Afghani population and are said to be the descendants of Genghis Khan's invading army. Afghans involved in the film including the actor Humghum (he plays a crucial role in the film) who said the alleged offensive terms will also be questioned by a prosecutor.
KABUL EXPRESS girl Linda in MUMBAI SALSA
Linda Arsenio, the pretty girl who played the role of Jessica Beckham, a journalist from New York, in last year's KABUL EXPRESS, would soon be seen in MUMBAI SALSA. Getting into an altogether different territory by shifting base from a movie centered on a war zone to the one revolving around an up market discotheque, Linda is one of those few imports from the West who have enjoyed an extended innings in Bollywood. Appearing in MUMBAI SALSA, she would be accompanied by mostly youngsters such as Indraneel Sengupta, Dilip Thadeshwar, Manjari Phadnis, Vir Das, Neelam Chauhan and Ray Irani. Meanwhile, there are also reports of her been signed on by Aseem Merchant for his docudrama 200 DOLLARS.
Kabul Express to be screened at the Casablanca International Film Festival
In yet another feather in the cap for Yash Raj Films, 'Kabul Express' has been invited to be a part of Africa's most prestigious film festival - the Casablanca Film Festival. The 3rd edition of the festival, CASA CINE, takes place from 31st October to 6th November, 2007. With a selection of 73 films including features, documentaries and children films, shown in 6 different cinemas of the city of Casablanca, Casa Cine is one of the most important cinema event in Morocco. CASA CINE will present 20 Moroccan films, 20 European films, 10 Arab films, 10 films from US and 10 films from Asia. Along with a selection of movies awarded in the most prestigious festivals, CASA CINE will this year give a special tribute to Indian actor John Abraham (following on the heels of the huge success of the Tribute to Rani Mukerji in 2005), French actor and filmmaker Roschdy Zem, Morrocan filmmaker Sad Chra¯bi and Egyptian actress Nelly Karim. 'Kabul Express', the screening of which forms part of the tribute to John Abraham, was released in India in December 2006 to wide critical acclaim. It details the story of a couple of Indian journalists who are forced into an incident filled road trip across the country by a Pakistani member of the Taliban. Accompanying them are an American photojournalist and their Afghan guide. As the road twists and turns, so does the story as the five diverse passengers of the jeep 'Kabul Express', understand their commonalities in a country beset by differences. The film stars Indian stars John Abraham and Arshad Warsi with American actress Linda Arsenio, Pakistani actor Salman Shahid and Afghan actor Hanif Hum Ghum filling out the main roles. The film was directed by Kabir Khan and was based on the director's own experiences shooting documentary films in post Taliban Afghanistan. On its release, the unusual story line and strong performances were widely praised by Indian reviewers and the film was held up as another example of the commitment to unique cinema that typifies Yash Raj Films productions. 'Kabul Express' will be screened on the 3rd of November at the cinema Sidi Moumen. Also screening will be another Yash Raj Film, 'Dhoom', on the 4th of November at the cinema Le Mirage. Screenings schedules for the films 'Dhoom' and 'Kabul Express': Dhoom: 4th November 2007, at cinema ( Le Mirage ) Kabul Express: 3rd November 2007, at cinema ( Sidi Moumen )
Will Kabul Express end the year on a high?
'Kabul Express' is a very unlikely film coming from Yashraj stable for they've come to be associated with romance ('Fanaa', 'Salaam Namaste', 'Hum Tum') or action-adventure (Dhoom series). Shot on location in the war torn Afghanistan, it's a coming-together of an unusual story idea by acclaimed documentary film maker Kabir Khan where a journalist John Abraham along with his cameraman Arshad Warsi visit the post-Taliban Afghanistan. And in spite of the liberation from the extremist forces, life continues to be difficult. In the on-location video of the film, John confesses that the Indian intelligence agency RAW had intercepted plans of finishing off John since he is a Christian. The rugged location (That's the highlight of the film and very brave of director Kabir Khan to have actually shot in Afghanistan in spite of knowing the dangers involved) is a picture postcard of how that country looks like. After all, twenty five years of war has broken it down completely. The original soundtrack of 'Kabul Express' carries some heartwarming numbers by new composer Raghav Sachar. 'Kabul Fiza' and 'Banjar' are outstanding. Cinematography is another highlight with its colour-of-the-soil-feel oozing effortlessly through each frame. 'Kabul Express' is one of the most eagerly awaited films to end the year. I have a gut feeling that John is going to end the year on a real high. For the meanwhile'Let the 'Kabul Fiza' blow your way'It feels nice'