Javed Sheikh and the latest on KAKN

Before flying to Mumbai Javed Sheikh in couple of media interviews has stated that the music of KAKN will be released next month after Eid and the film will be released in December.

JS is already started to hype his film up by calling it the most expensive Pakistani film ever. A budget of 8 crore rupees. The first Pakistani film to be shot in Australia. Also an Indian music company has bought the audio rights for KAKN.

Lets see what happens.

Here is one of the interviews:
Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay will be the first Pakistani film to be simultaneously released in India and Pakistan, as well as overseas. I strongly believe that it is only through the exchange of films between India and Pakistan that the way for people-to-people contact can be paved on a large scale,” says Javed Sheikh

Pakistan’s movie magnate Javed Sheikh will reach the zenith of his Tinsel Town career in 2007, with the release his production, Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay, the most expensive film ever produced at home.

In a recent chit-chat with the Sheikh who is in India these days for post-production work (read dubbing) on the film, the leading actor and director from Lollywood spoke at length about his present-day activities and his roles in upcoming Indian films.

As I reached his Cantt residence during a typical Lahore afternoon, a confident-looking Javed Sheikh with a broad smile welcomes me at his office-cum-sitting room.

Amidst smoking a cigar and receiving calls on his persistently ringing cell phone, the darling of Lollywood candidly shared his ideas, thoughts and upcoming projects.

Q: A lot is being speculated about Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay (KAKN) regarding its showing in India?

JS: Yes, it will be the first Pakistani film that will simultaneously be released in India and Pakistan, as well as overseas. I strongly believe that it is only through the exchange of films between India and Pakistan that the way for people-to-people contact can be paved on a large scale.

Q: When is KAKN slated for release?

JS: I’m trying to release it on Eid-ul-Fitr in October and with it, new vistas will hopefully open both for Pakistani and Indian film-makers because there are a number of subjects of common interests on which independent or co-productions can be produced.

It’s a high-budget film as I have invested Rs.8 crores on KAKN. It’s the most expensive film ever produced by any Pakistani film-maker.

Q: Original music and script are two things Pakistani cinema seems to lack. What is the position of your film in this regard?

JS: I have never compromised on quality or originality for my productions. I’m of the view that originality is all about one’s dedicated effort. The music of the film has been composed by the late Amjad Bobby. The film has been written by Babar Kashmiri but the basic idea of the movie is mine. Although it is a commercial venture, it does have undertones of a strong social message.

Q: The word on the street is that a number of Indian singers have lent their voices to the film’s soundtrack?

JS: Yes. There are seven songs in the film.