Ghai is all set to share the story of Singh, whose untimely death caused a stir on both sides of the border. PHOTO: FILE
Bollywood film-maker Subhash Ghai, known as the “showman” of Indian cinema, is planning to make a film inspired by the life and untimely death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh. Convicted on surveillance charges in Pakistan, Singh spent 22 years in jail and was allegedly attacked by fellow inmates in the Central Jail Lahore, which eventually led to his demise. His death, which caused quite a stir on both sides of the border, took place in April 2013.
Known for his robust and thematically rich film-making, Ghai believes that Singh’s story is worth sharing with the world. “It’s a sensitive story and we feel it needs to be told. We have spoken to his family and they are quite okay with it… they have given their approval for the project,” he stated, reports pardaphash.com.
Singh’s sister Dalbir Kaur’s struggle to secure his release will also be portrayed in the film. Ghai neither confirmed nor rejected the buzz that Sonakshi Sinha will play the role of Singh’s sister. He simply said, “We are yet to cast the actors. We are in process of casting and shall let you all know very soon.”
The film is likely to go on floors early next year. Ghai, who is accredited with making blockbuster films like Pardes and Taal, has recently launched his first Punjabi film titled Double Di Trouble, which stars Dharmendra and Poonam Dhillon, among others.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 13th, 2013.
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Get real Optimist! World is becoming a global village. Only time will tell who is a villain and who is a hero? Zia ul Haq was considered a hero at the time of his death but time proved that he was the biggest villain ever produced in Pakistan.
'Your heroes are our villains and our heroes are your villains'. . After 65 years, two nation theory is alive and getting stronger every day!