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DOCTOR’S FIRST FEATURE FOREIGN FILM, “VIRSA” ACCEPTED INTO
COMPETITION TO THE PRESTIGIOUS DALLAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. The World Premiere of “VIRSA”
will debut at the Dallas International Film Festival on
April 10, 2010 at 8 pm as an official World Cinema Selection and Feature
in Competition. Los
Angeles, CA (March 20, 2010) –
On March 18, 2010 the Dallas
International Film Festival announced the 11 day film festival will
feature 153 feature film and shorts with 170 screenings. Within the World
Cinema Selections, will debut “Virsa”, a film executive
produced by Dallas-native, Amanullah Khan M.D; PhD,
under his entertainment company, One World Entertainment.
The Punjabi language with English subtitles film will debut on April
10, 2010 at 8 pm at The Landmark Magnolia Theatre in Dallas West
Village with a second screening on April 12, 2010 at 4:15 pm at the
same theater. Tickets are now
on available at http://dallasfilm.org/
Dr.
Khan’s “Virsa” will debut as part of the Dallas International
Film Festival’s “Super Saturday Presentations”, being one of
seven featured films premiering on Saturday, April 10, 2010 including such
selections as “HOLD” directed by Frank Mosely; Roadside Attractions’
“THE JONESES”, written and directed by Derrick Borte and starring Demi
Moore, David Duchovny, Gary Cole, Lauren Hutton and Amber Heard; and
“WAITING FOR FOREVER” Directed by James Keach and starring Rachel
Bilson, Richard Jenkins, Blythe Danner, Nikki Blonsky and Jamie King. The
World Premiere screening will follow with a hosted VIP reception produced
by Hollywood event entertainment firm, A-List Communications, who has been
engaged by One World Entertainment to handle the press and events for the
film within the U.S. Invitations
for the screening and premiere will be sent next week.
Musical Director of Virsa and Pakistani singing sensation, Jawad
Ahmed, has confirmed attendance to the premiere screening and will be
performing a selection from the soundtrack at the after-party. Virsa is the first truly international Punjabi film with
cast and crew from India, Pakistan and Australia with scheduled cinematic release in Pakistan and India to follow the festival
on May 7, 2010. Produced
by Dr. Khan’s One World Entertainment in partnership with Wize Mindz
Entertainment, Virsa was shot extensively in Australia with post-production
completed in Mumbai, India offering viewers of Punjabi films an
international cinematic experience like never before seen in Punjabi film.
Virsa
is directed by Pankaj Batra and also marks the launch of Aarya Babbar into
Punjabi films. Opposite him is Mehreen Raheal, a very well known model,
actress, anchor and writer, she is one of the best known faces in
Pakistan. The film also stars Gulshan Grover,
Kanwaljit Singh and Naumaan Ijaz, all highly acclaimed actors in
Pakistan and India. Virsa also brings to India the foot-tapping music of Jawad Ahmad,
the extremely popular and well-known singer-composer from Pakistan with
featured tracks from the film already topping the charts in Pakistan. Dr.
Amanullah Khan is thrilled with the honor to debut the film in his home
city of Dallas and cites “The
essence of the Punjab land, [a fertile
agricultural province which strides across both India and Pakistan],
where I was born, is part of my being.
My appreciation for the people of Punjab and my love for Punjabi
language (my mother tongue) culminated in my desire to produce VIRSA.
The story revolves around the budding love affair of a Punjabi
couple living in Australia and how it is affected by the stresses and
strains of their shrinking Punjabi culture across three generations of
family members. It’s a story very familiar to mine. We are all
challenged to keep a balance of embracing our heritage and teaching those
traditions and values to our children while embracing the American
customs, religions and trends we too encounter and share with our
children, friends and colleagues.”
Dr. Khan further adds, “I am proud to see the devotion, commitment and impressive performance of
all the cast and joint India and Pakistani crew be bestowed with this
honor. The completion of this movie is a fine example of international
team work and hope the Indian, Pakistani and World audience accept this
film in gesture to embrace cultural differences and better Pakistan &
India’s relations.” **** ABOUT
ONE WORLD ENTERTAINMENT & AMUNALLAH KHAN M.D;Phd One World Entertainment was setup as a film
production company with the explicit purpose of bringing together the best
of cinematic talent from around the world under its banner and to give the
viewers an international cinematic experience.
It has provided such a platform in producing its new movie “Virsa”.
Set up in 2007, One World Entertainment is a brainchild of Dr. Amanullah
Khan, a renowned physician in the field of oncology and hematology and
currently the President of Cancer Center Associates, a private
physicians’ group in Dallas. In addition to his busy medical practice,
Dr. Khan has served on the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian
Americans and Pacific Islanders; by governor’s appointment he has served
his home state of Texas as a member of the Texas Health Care Information
Council, Texas Board of Health, Governor's Task Force on Homeland Security
and Texas Medical Board. Additionally, he has received numerous awards
including the Honorary Citizenship Award by the Mayor of Dallas, the
Presidential Gold Medal awarded by the Pakistan Academy of Medical
Sciences, and the Outstanding Contribution in Medicine award by the
Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce. He is a published
Punjabi Poet and his book Mukar Gayian Nain Shawaan was published in 2004. ABOUT
WIZE MINDZ ENTERTAINMENT Wize Mindz Entertainment started off a few years ago
as an event management company, but since then, it has diversified into
every field of entertainment to the point that today, it seeks to be the
complete media solutions organization. It has made its presence felt in
event management, talent management, Audio-visual production and
acquisition and marketing of content. Wize Mindz has been producing
Television and Music Videos and has organized promotional, marketing and
corporate events for many of its clients.
With Virsa, Wize Mindz has
taken another step forward by entering the field of film production ABOUT
JAWAD AHMAD Jawad Ahmad needs no introduction in the world of
music. This renowned and most popular singer from Pakistan has been
admired for his versatile singing in his own land and has won appreciation
from music lovers around the world. In India, his song ‘Bin
Tere Kya Hai Jeena’ from the movie ‘Woh
Lamhe’ shot him to instant fame and recognition. He has an eye for
the detailing of the projects that he gets involved with and this is his
secret to success and fame. ABOUT
A-LIST COMMUNICATIONS A-List
Communications (www.a-listcommuniations.com) is a full-service Consulting,
Special Events & Communications Agency with offices in Los Angeles and
New York City. With over 15 years of Global Agency experience,
A-List Communications specializes in delivering results-driven
communication strategies, and globally recognized celebrities that elevate
their clients to the A-List. Core to A-List Communications
success is delivering “Brand Integration” services across a portfolio
of propriety Branded Entertainment programs across fashion, sports, film
and entertainment. ABOUT THE DALLAS FILM SOCIETY: The Dallas Film Society celebrates films and their
impact on society. A 501(c)3 non-profit organization, The Dallas
Film Society recognizes and honors filmmakers for their achievements in
enhancing the creative community, provides educational programs to
students to develop better understanding of the role of film in today’s
world, and promotes the City of Dallas and its commitment to the art of
filmmaking. The annual DALLAS International Film Festival, to be held
April 8 -18, 2010, is a presentation of The Dallas Film Society. In
addition to producing one of the largest festivals in the Southwest, The
Society produces numerous year round events, screening series and
partnership programs with arts organizations around the city. For more
information, visit www.dallasfilm.org |
