It’s a wrap for ‘Sarbjit’

Omung Kumar's much talked about biopic 'Sarbjit' finally wrapped up it's shooting on Wednesday 23rd March, 2016 .The movie has completed its shooting schedule and is gearing up for release on 20th May. Setting a record of shooting the film in just 52 days,the cast and crew are currently rejoicing with a sigh of relief. Starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Randeep Hooda, Richa Chadda and Darshan Kumar, Sarbjit portrays the life story of Sarbjit Singh, an Indian farmer who who was convicted of terrorism and spying in Pakistan.

Since it was a biopic, the director Omung Kumar chose real locations which were related to Sarbjit Singh's life. Commencing their shoot journey with a set created in Mumbai of a Pakistani jail , to shooting at Palghar, the beautiful   Golden Temple to the mesmerizing small villages of Punjab, the locations had a varying range. Kick starting it schedule in December 2015, the makers completed the shoot smoothly in the planned 52 days. 

Producer Sandeep  Singh say's "To make a film is a team effort, and when everyone in the team is equally passionate about the subject in hand there's hardly anything unachievable. To pull of such a demanding film in 52 days is the result of this passion and dedication.

The film is slated for release on 20th May worldwide and will be premiered at the prominent Cannes Festival in May. 

Producer: Vashu Bhagnani, Bhushan Kumar, Sandeep Singh, Omung Kumar, Deepshikha Deshmukh and Krishan Kumar, Creative Director: Sandeep Singh; Co-Producers: Ajay Kapoor, Priya Gupta, Vanita Omung Kumar, Rajessh Singh; Director of Photography: Kiran Deohans;  Screenplay: Utkarshini Vashishtha and Rajesh Beri, Dialogue: Utkarshini Vashishtha; Chief Marketing Head: Vinod Bhanushali; Production Designer: Vanita Omung Kumar; Editor: Rajesh G Pandey, Costume: Shaahid Amir & Neetu Singh, Music: Amaal Malik, Shail-Pritesh, Lyrics: Rashmi Virag, Turaz, Sandeep Singh; Sound: Kunal Parikshit, Choreographer: Vishnu Deva, Media Head: Archana Sadanand (Imagesmiths),Casting Director: Shruti & Parag, Action Director: Pradyumna Kumar Swain (PK)-- 

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Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra on complete focus mode

Filmmaker Rakeysh Om Prakash is known to give his heart and soul to his work.

The talented filmmaker is currently busy with the edit work of his next, a love story titled Mirzya.

We have already seen the examples of all his efforts with masterpieces like Rang De Basanti and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag to name a few.

The film maker creates benchmark not only for Indian Cinema but himself, which he loves to exceed with every film.

After his last film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag became the celebrated film in 2013 and bagged major awards that year, the director has been focused on his upcoming project, Mirzya.

Mirzya is Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's first ever Love story. The film features debutantes Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher in the lead.

Though the film has been shot and is complete, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra being the perfection that he is is brushing up on the intricate details of the film.

Rakeysh has been spending major part of his days editing the film with utmost focus.

Since this is the filmmakers first tryst with the genre he is leaving nostone unturned to make Mirzya yet another fine work his.

Inspired by the folk tale of “the legend of Mirza – Sahiban”, Mirzya is an epic action-romance that plays out in contemporary times. The film unfolds filled with heightened drama & action packed sequences in the visually rich terrain of Rajasthan, juxtaposed with flashes of the fantastical universe of the folklore set in the bleakness of Ladakh.

The story of Mirzya has been written by poet and lyricist Gulzar, with music created and crafted by the musical trio of Shankar Ehsaan Loy.

The film introduces Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher, along with Anuj Chaudhary, all of whom make a dramatic entry in this untold love story and brought to life in the Director’s inimitable style.

Produced by Cinestaan Film Company & ROMP Pictures and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. The film is set to release on 7th October 2016.