vvvslaxman Posted July 8, 2013 Posted July 8, 2013 http://www.hindustantimes.com/Cricket/CricketNews/Pak-to-release-1mn-Afridi-flick-for-Eid/Article1-1089135.aspx Pak to release $1mn Afridi flick for Eid A Pakistani film inspired by the fairytale career of cricket star Shahid Afridi goes on release in August, a heart-warming tale of raw talent that producers believe will be a smash hit. Pakistan's film industry has been on the skids for years, unable to compete with Bollywood, but filmmakers hope the phenomenal popularity of one of the country's best-loved cricketers will translate into takings at the box office. Main houn Afridi or I am Afridi is about a young boy who dreams of becoming as great as the cricket star and chronicles the ordeal he faces en route to playing like his idol. Producer Humayun Saeed, a top actor in Pakistan, initially persuaded Afridi to take the lead role, but the 33-year-old said it violated the traditions of his tribe on the Afghan border. "They offered me the role but my elders didn't let me act as it is against our traditions but I happily give permission to use my name as this film will give a positive message," Afridi told AFP. Saeed said the film, which cost around $1 million to make, will be released in Pakistan for Eid, as well as in the Gulf and in India. "It's an underdog story which centres on the game of cricket. It's all about wealthy versus poor, who both try to make a name in cricket but the passion of the poor wins the day," Saeed told AFP. The star-studded cast includes Bollywood actor Javed Sheikh, Nadeem Baig, Shafqat Cheema, Saeed and Mahnoor Baloch. The lead is played by Noman Habib, a young boy from Karachi. India has had successes in recent years with films based on sports-related plot lines, like Iqbal, based on the real-life story of India's World Cup winning paceman Munaf Patel. Afridi, who enthrals crowds the world over by hitting big sixes, has so far played 27 Tests, 354 one-days and 59 Twenty20 matches for Pakistan in a career with fairytale beginnings. When he was just 16-years-old, Afridi was sent to Kenya as a replacement to play for Pakistan's team. He became an instant hero when he hit a 37-ball century in only his second one-day against Sri Lanka in 1996 -- still a world record. Afridi also holds the record for hitting the most sixes in one-day international cricket with 308 in 354 matches. He was last week recalled to Pakistan's team for a limited over series in the West Indies starting on July 14.
Sachin=GOD Posted July 8, 2013 Posted July 8, 2013 so will the move be out of theatres in a week and then make a comeback after a few months :hmmm:
superstar Posted July 8, 2013 Posted July 8, 2013 The movie is the best movie compared to all other movies that are currently playing
Jersey #10 Posted July 8, 2013 Posted July 8, 2013 So will Afridi feature in the movie? ya, he will be shown eating balls
Clarke Posted July 8, 2013 Posted July 8, 2013 $1 mil is supposed to be a big budget in their film industry :hmmm: No wonder Veena hangs around doing trash roles.
Jersey #10 Posted July 8, 2013 Posted July 8, 2013 $1 mil is supposed to be a big budget in their film industry :hmmm: No wonder Veena hangs around doing trash roles. ya that's 10 crore
Manny_Pacquiao Posted July 8, 2013 Posted July 8, 2013 why is such a pathetic, sub-standard cricketer getting a movie made on him? its like ppl in india making a movie about yoosef pathan. LOL
philcric Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 India has had successes in recent years with films based on sports-related plot lines, like Iqbal, based on the real-life story of India's World Cup winning paceman Munaf Patel. :WTF:
Old guy Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 :WTF: :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:
vayuu1 Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 :WTF: Dada Ji Patel gungay kab se ho Gaye .:hysterical: :hysterical:
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