| MUMBAI:
This Friday, move the time machine backwards and step into the most talked about
part of Indian history - Partition. Star Movies presents Friday Night
Premiere Partition at 11.20pm on November 07 2008. The star cast includes the
versatile Jimi Mistry, Kristin Kreuk, Neve Campbell and Irrfan Khan. The
movie is directed by Vic Sarin who grew up in Kashmir during the actual partition
and exhibits the experience with his eye. The British withdrawal from India in
1947 sparked religious tension between the Indias Hindu and Muslim populations.
Hoping to leave the ravages of the war behind, Gian Singh (Mistry) resigns from
the British Indian Army. But he is soon drawn into the conflict after he saves
Naseem (Kreuk), a 17-year-old Muslim girl, from a massacre. Despite all the social
pressures, Gian finds himself falling in love with the vulnerable girl.
In this epic
tale, lovers fight the odds to survive in a world surrounded by hate. So dont
miss to switch on your television screen as Partition makes its premiere on Indian
screen only on Star Movies. Filled
with the best of entertainment, this blockbuster is a movie your whole family
can enjoy. Catch the Partition on Friday, November 07th, at 11.20pm, exclusively
on Star Movies. |