– The Lifting of the Veil is Pakistan’s
first English language feature film in 30 years releasing
nationwide in Pakistan and India on December 15th
2008. The movie explores the subject of Sufism, the
spiritual dimension of Islam through the eyes of one
man’s return to his homeland after an absence
of 25 years. Ayesha Khan a New York based filmmaker,
whose background consists of a BA in Religion and
Theatre from Mount Holyoke College, studied at The
Eugene O’ Neill Theatre and the NewYork Film
Academy. Khan has been actively directing plays and
short films in New York Cityand London. KASHF has
been directed under the producing title of her New
York based company INDUS VALLEY PRODUCTIONS in conjunction
with TALKINGFILMAIN based in Pakistan.
KASHF is Khan’s first
feature film. Ms. Khan had originally approached the
king of Bollywood Shahrukh Khan for the lead role
in2004. After discussing the details in Mumbai, due
to security reasons they decided to work on a future
project.The movie introduces newcomers, Bilal Zaman
who plays the lead role. Ali Tariq, Hena Khan, Shireen
Zahid, Afifa Nawazish and well-known Pakistani actor
Rasheed Naz. The film was shot entirely in the city
of Lahore in Pakistan for 28 days with supporting
castcomposed of local talent. The production team
consisted of professionals hired from theHollywood
industry. The soundtrack features original compositions
by a Pakistani singer AliSher and costumes designed
by acclaimed Pakistani designer Saadia Mirza. KASHF’s
promo was screened for film industry professionals
at the BERLIN FILMFESTIVAL 2008. Based on the response
a major theatrical distribution contract is currently
being negotiated for the US.INDUS VALLEY PRODUCTIONS
also attended CANNES 2008 and met with investors for
its upcoming film LA BOHEME set in India/Pakistan
and THE INTERLOPERS set in the US.LA BOHEME has gone
into development with Zara Adams (JAMES BOND actress)
attachedto play the lead and is slated for production
in 2009.
INDUS VALLEY is also the Executive
Producer of MADE IN PAKISTAN (The Most Dangerous Country
in the World) a documentary that received a huge response
in Berlin and is currently in post-production in Pakistan.
About Indus Valley ProductionsINDUS
VALLEY PRODUCTIONS is a New York based film production
company dedicated toproducing high quality feature
films, documentaries and music videos in Pakistan
and the US forthe International Film Circuit.
INDUS VALLEY has offices in
Santa Fe, NM, New York Cityand Lahore, Pakistan.For
further information, please contact:Ayesha Khan Tel:
(In the US) +1505 501-0264Email:akhan@indusvalleyproductions.com
www.kashfthemovie.com
