Has Sonakshi Sinha signed onto the Bolly adaptation of 'Karachi, You're Killing Me'?

Rumours suggest that film based on Saba Imtiaz's novel will star Sonakshi Sinha as a Pakistani journalist

Updated 26 Apr, 2016

Sonakshi Sinha, presently shooting for Abhinay Deo's Force 2, has signed on to play a Karachi-based journalist in Noor, a film based on Saba Imtiaz's popular novel Karachi, You're Killing Me!

The film will be in production before the year ends and is said to release by 2017, reports BizAsia.

Saba Imtiaz's novel revolves around a female journalist Aisha and her work struggles in the titular city. According to Box Office India, newcomer Sunhil Sippy, known for his work in commercials and photography, will make his directorial debut with this film. The film will be based in Pakistan.

We're excited to see Sonakshi Sinha pulling off the role of a disgruntled Karachiite and portraying the issues of a reporter, especially a female one, as she navigates this bustling city.

Comments

Ahmer Apr 26, 2016 03:41pm

i hope they do some research on Pakistan and especially Karachi before they make the movie otherwise same old cliches will be shown, even though it sounds interesting.

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Parvez Apr 26, 2016 03:47pm

If the film is not shot in Karachi it will lose its authenticity ........ surprised that the book is being made into a film because there was really not much in the book.

Madhusudan Apr 26, 2016 04:21pm

Hamza ali is ideal choice for hero"s role in the film.

kano Apr 26, 2016 05:43pm

@Ahmer they are aware and will do just that im sure.

Atif Apr 26, 2016 07:56pm

@kano I dont think so. Indians need to educate themselves about Pakistan first.

Ibrar Apr 26, 2016 08:28pm

In any case it seems the beginning of the era when Indian artists can be tempted to work in Pakistan movies. I hope there will be more such ocasions coming , bringing along with them messages of peace.

Parveen Sadiq Apr 26, 2016 09:49pm

I am glad that India and Pakistan are coming closer at least in media,films,art and culture.Indian Film Industry is recognizing the intellectual and artistic abilities of Pakistani talent.We will see more of this in the future.

gp65 Apr 26, 2016 10:32pm

@Ibrar This is not a Pakistani movie. This is a Bollywood movie based on a book by a Pakistani author.

Zak Apr 27, 2016 02:00am

Firstly, if it's shoy in karachi, there should be a pakistani actress. An Indian can never portray a Pakistani, because they do not carry the national characteristics that comes from within. To be a Pakistani, one must love QAid e Azam intrinsically. That is why many movies flop.

AYK Apr 27, 2016 09:41am

it wont be possible for the director to shoot entire movie in Karachi but i would love to see some outdoor shooting in karachi...If this is also not possible director should do some research and visit Karachi.....I dont want to see women in burqas and men in background wearing shirwanis and jinnah caps with funny beards and that typical "ADAB HE ADAB HE!!!! Break stereotype and come up with something more different and realistic.....

Akil Akhtar Apr 27, 2016 10:09am

Will they show the bustling modern side of Karachi or find the dirtiest streets to manage the negative image of Pakistan....

Shikhar Soni Apr 27, 2016 01:05pm

@Ibrar No it's not. Bollywood has just took up this novel to make a commercial film out of it. Indian cinema has the talent of what to pick and what not from around the world.

indus roots Apr 27, 2016 01:27pm

Sonakshi's Karachi connection .. she carries Sindhi genes in her blood through her mother Poonam Chandiramani who is herself a Sindhi

Syed Apr 27, 2016 07:43pm

She has no looks of Krachiite.