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Director Kabir Khan comes up with his second directorial venture `New York` |
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Director Kabir Khan is all set with his second directorial venture `New York` starring John Abraham, Katrina Kaif and Neil Nitin Mukesh and Irrfan Khan in the lead.
According to the director, the film highlights prejudices against certain nationalities and religions across the world after the 9/11 attacks in the US.
Khan informed, "New York is based on part of the political canvas of 9/11, but it speaks of prejudices after the great human tragedy. It is a definite and very relevant subject about post-9/11 prejudices that have increased after the attacks."
Khan, who made his directorial debut with `Kabul Express` added, "We have in fact divided time in a pre- and post-9/11 world in the film to highlight its obvious repercussions in times to come. The repercussions of the attacks are still very strongly felt globally and will continue to do so."
The film is set in New York and the narrative is spread over nine years and revolves around three young friends whose lives take an unexpected turn after the terrorist attacks.
"New York" is produced and distributed by Yash Raj Films. It is releasing June 26 worldwide. Kabir Khan, who shot the film in New York as well as Philadelphia, said that shooting in New York came easy.
He stated, "They (New York Film Commission) were fully supportive, as it is not an anti-something film. It is a very balanced story and not a jingoistic film. Even the American crew enjoyed it. In fact, the last day of our shoot was the last day of George W. Bush`s presidency in the US...the very next day Barack Obama took charge (as the new American president)."
The director further informed, "The movie is actually part of a global and contemporary story. It`s just that it`s a Hindi film and the actors are Hindi protagonists. But the characters can be from any part of the world."
(Posted on : 16/06/2009)
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