Khuda ke Liye is the first Pakistani film to be officially released in India after many decades. The film is about the life of Muslims after the 9/11 fiascos. The film is slated to release by the end of March. Director Shoaib Mansoor is confident that the Urdu film will hook the audiences in Hindu Majority India when it will hit the theatres here.
Khuda Ke liye is the rift between radical and liberal Islamists, which is not new to India, as the countries strong 140 million Muslim population fights the allegation every day that they are responsible for providing recruits and terrorists for militant groups.
Director Shoaib Mansoor said to the media, “It is the first Pakistani film (in India) after several decades so people should have a natural interest in it.”
“India has a very big Muslim population which should naturally be interested. And the non-Muslims (would want) to know what real Islam is.”
‘Khuda Kay Liye’ churns together three stories - of a pop singer who comes under the influence of Islamic extremists, a Briton of Pakistani origin who is forcibly married to her cousin and a man illegally detained in the US after the September, 11 attacks.
The film also has Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah in a cameo, he is a Muslim scholar who clarifies the motives of Islam during a court case.
The film was a huge success in Pakistan. The film also received a standing ovation at the International Film Festival of India last year is planned to premiere across New Delhi and Mumbai.
Says Mehreen Jabbar director of Ramchand Pakistani, “After many years, ‘Khuda Kay Liye’ saw packed theatres in Pakistan. It got people talking about the revival of cinema (in Pakistan) and opened doors to other filmmakers to start thinking again about the possibility of making quality feature films. “
Bollywood movies have been huge hit in Pakistan, lets see how Khuda ke Liye fares and attracts audience in India.
