'Patiala House', a tale of cross-generational conflicts releasing on 11 Feb
By siliconindia   |   Saturday, 29 January 2011, 09:05 IST
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Bangalore: "Patiala House", a film that speaks of the cross-generational conflicts that arise from migration, is releasing worldwide on 11th February with special previews on 10th February. The film is set in London. "Patiala House" is a story about family ties and duty, a yearning to follow one's dreams, and trying to make sense of the dichotomies that life presents when one's family has migrated to another land. The film is produced by Hari Om Entertainment Company, People Tree Films and T-Series. Nikhil Advani (Kal Ho Na Ho, Salaam E Ishq) directs the affecting tale of a son trying to navigate his own way through life while still adhering to his father's projected ideals and aspirations, but finally deciding to walk his own path. Leading the cast is Indian superstar Akshay Kumar. An accomplished and leading actor, Akshay juggles the contradictory role of a shop keeper from Southall respecting his traditionalist father, played by veteran of Indian cinema Rishi Kapoor, while pursuing his dream to play cricket for England. Akshay is joined by a stellar cast of co-stars including starlet Anushka Sharma and veteran actress Dimple Kapadia. The film also features cricketers from the England, Australia, South Africa, India and Pakistan teams including three former England Captains - David Gower, Nasser Hussain and John Emburey - and an array of British Asian talent including rapper Hard Kaur and actors Armaan Kirmani, Ankush Khanna and Selina Hotwani. The soundtrack is penned by acclaimed composing trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.

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