India vs. Pakistan

Saw a beautiful movie - Ramchand Pakistani. It is directed by Mehreen Jabbar, an accomplished director from Pakistan who I have had the pleasure of working with on more that one occasion for the channel HUM TV.

Its the story of a little boy who by accident crosses the border from Pakistan into India and the consequences that ensue. This was a private screening that I went to, but I would totally recommend this movie when it comes out.

The India-Pakistan 'war' has continued ever since it started in 1947, be it in politics or in Cricket or even entertainment for that matter. Indian movie stars used to be banned from entering their neighboring country. Bollywood films were watched in Pakistan on the sly; pirated films were smuggled in. Only in the last decade have some very talented Pakistani musicians like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan been able to have a career in India. Both countries come to a standstill when India and Pakistan are playing against each other in a Cricket match.

This still exists, but films like Ramchand Pakistani address the relationship between the two countries in a very delicate, humane manner. Its the kind of art close to my heart; where you create something that addresses an issue, makes you think, makes you want to do something.

-- Farah Bala

Comments

[sarang abbasi]

asalam-u-alaikum
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i will be very thankfull 2 you..if you will be give some information....

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