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After a roaring success in India and Pakistan, Saba Qamar and Irrfan Khan-starrer Hindi Medium is all set to release in parts of Asian markets, rest of Europe, parts of South-America and some parts of Africa.
Hindi Medium, which also marks the Bollywood debut of Saba and Tanu Weds Manu fame actor Deepak Dobriyal, has collected over INR1.02 billion worldwide, including international markets like Britain, the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
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It is now to set foot into unconventional markets on foreign shores.
"Hindi Medium is a very relevant story for the audience in the overseas market. The subject hits the right chord without being too preachy," Vibha Chopra, Head at Zee Studios International (Film Marketing, Distribution and Acquisition), said in a statement.
Chopra added, "While Hindi Medium has made inroads in many traditional markets, we are keen to take it to non-traditional overseas markets too. Despite all the clutter of films that surrounded Hindi Medium in the overseas market, it becomes even more imperative that a great movie like this isn't lost."
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Released in India on May 19, the story of Hindi Medium revolves around a couple who want to give their daughter the best education possible, so that she is readily accepted by the elite in society.
After Mahira Khan's Bollywood venture, Raees, Saba's Hindi Medium will be the second movie by a Pakistani actress to have entered the 100 crore club.
All we can say is... way to go!
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