By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh
01st September:- 'Khido
Khundi', which means Ball & Hockey Stick is the title of Punjabi film
dedicated to the a sport which is not just a game, but the
heartbeat of Punjab -the National Sport of Hockey. The film
which is produced by Hayre Productions, Rohit Jugraj and Sagoon Wagh is
scheduled for release in March 2018. The film will be marketed and promoted by
Unisys Infosolutions & Saga Music. Saga Music has been known for
promoting movies on versatile genres and once again they are doing the same by
promoting one of a kind sports illustrated film.
The movie
is directed by Jugraj himself, who turns producer too with it. The Star Cast,
Crew & many Hockey Olympians gathered at event held at local Hotel in
Chandigarh, to talk about the
unique Punjabi 'Sports Movie'. The film will bring into limelight the small
village - Sansarpur on outskirts of Jalandhar, which has produced as many as 14
Hockey Olympians.
Talwinder
Hayre, CEO Hayre Entertainment, who is famous for organizing events like
Kabaddi League in Jalandhar since 2013 said that sports plays a pivotal role in
society hence we believe in promoting the same and I am sure that the film will
fulfill vision for the same.
Ranjit
Bawa, an ace Punjabi singer who created a sensation with his album 'Mitti Da
Bawa' will be the male lead in the movie, in the female lead will be
Mandy Takhar who has made a name due to her acting skills in films like like
Sardaarji, Mirza etc. Manav Vij, who has received rave reviews for his
performances in Bollywood films like like Udta Punjab & Naam Shabana is
also in the star cast. Iranian Model Naaz Norouzi will be debuting in it.
Sagoon
Wagh, who earlier has handled various projects in Bollywood said that the story
revolves around two Punjabi NRI brothers who aim to make the game of Hockey
come alive again, against all odds.
The
film has been inspired by doyens of Indian Hockey like Arjuna Awardee Col
Balbir Singh Kular , Olympian Varinder Singh who was the member
of Gold winning team at 1975 World Cup in Malaysia, Olympian Rajinder
Singh Junior who received Dronacharya Award in
2003 , Olympian Gurmail Singh who was the member of
1980 Olympic Gold winning team and Olympian Sanjeev Kumar who was the part
of 1996 Olympics' Indian Hockey Team.
Producer-Director
Rohit Jugraj, who is known for directing successful films like SardarJi I
& II said that Sandeep Singh, Former Captain of Indian National Hockey
Team has been training the cast in finer nuances of the game.
Sandeep
Singh, added that it's a new role that he is engaged in and he is enjoying it
to the fullest.
Singer
turned Actor Ranjit Bawa said that he is extremely delighted to be part of
this path breaking film, which is being made to focus attention of all Indians
on Hockey.
Manav
Vij added that ‘Khido Khundi’ will be the first Punjabi film that will be based
on Hockey & will document the game well in a fictional & fast paced
story.
Mandy
Takhar said that it has been lovely working under direction of Rohit Jugraj
& with the entire team. She is looking forward eagerly to the film's
release.
The
versatile Guggu Gill is also doing an important role. Guggu Gill said that
we proudly offer the platform of our film to each & every Hockey player to
be part of this movie alongside the Star Cast.
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