'Omerta' exposes state-sponsored terrorism: Hansal Mehta
Mumbai
March 12, 2017
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta says "Omerta", starring Rajkummar Rao,
will expose state-sponsored terrorism and how it manipulates young minds.
"'Omerta' exposes state-sponsored terrorism and how it manipulates young
minds into believing a sordid interpretation of Jihad. Terror is all about
power," Mehta said in a statement.
"Packed screenings at film festivals
around the world were met with shocked silence and often anger. I am expecting
similar reactions from the audience to this shocking tale," he added.
"Omerta" is based on the real life story of British terrorist of Pakistani
descent Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh.
The film has won several accolades and
was featured at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was also screened at
the Jio MAMI Film Festival.
The first poster of the film was released on
Monday. It shows Rajkummar praying under the target sign.
"Omerta" marks
the return of the formidable actor-director team of Mehta and Rajkummar, who
have worked together in films like "Aligarh", "CityLights" and "Shahid".
Rajkummar, who sports a bespectacled and heavily bearded look in the film, had
earlier described the movie as: "It shows you the dark reality of a dangerous
world."
On Monday, he said his role in the film is "easily the toughest"
he has played till date.
Produced by Swiss Entertainment in association
with Karma Media, the film is slated to release on April 20.
Mumbai
March 12, 2017
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta says "Omerta", starring Rajkummar Rao,
will expose state-sponsored terrorism and how it manipulates young minds.
"'Omerta' exposes state-sponsored terrorism and how it manipulates young
minds into believing a sordid interpretation of Jihad. Terror is all about
power," Mehta said in a statement.
"Packed screenings at film festivals
around the world were met with shocked silence and often anger. I am expecting
similar reactions from the audience to this shocking tale," he added.
"Omerta" is based on the real life story of British terrorist of Pakistani
descent Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh.
The film has won several accolades and
was featured at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was also screened at
the Jio MAMI Film Festival.
The first poster of the film was released on
Monday. It shows Rajkummar praying under the target sign.
"Omerta" marks
the return of the formidable actor-director team of Mehta and Rajkummar, who
have worked together in films like "Aligarh", "CityLights" and "Shahid".
Rajkummar, who sports a bespectacled and heavily bearded look in the film, had
earlier described the movie as: "It shows you the dark reality of a dangerous
world."
On Monday, he said his role in the film is "easily the toughest"
he has played till date.
Produced by Swiss Entertainment in association
with Karma Media, the film is slated to release on April 20.
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