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Saba Qamar, Irrfan Khan-starrer 'Hindi Medium' to release on March 31

We can hardly wait for next year!

Updated 24 Nov, 2016

As if we weren't already excited for the release of Saba Qamar's Bolly debut film, the release date announcement just upped the ante.

According to Deccan Chronicle, the actor's film Hindi Medium alongside Bollywood star Irrfan Khan is set to release on March 31, 2017.

Speaking to Images in an earlier interview, Saba had gushed over her co-star's acting saying, "I was awestruck by the way Irrfan works, I used to keep looking at him while he delivered his scenes. He's one brilliant actor and a pleasure to work with."

She added, “Bollywood is a whole new ballgame. They [the team] were so very warm and professional. I had an amazing experience working with all of them.”

Saba also said that while shooting for her film in India, she wasn't fettered by the ban or MNS' hostility towards Pakistan and that the team made her "feel very much at home."

Hindi Medium revolves around the lives of a middle-class couple settled in Chandni Chowk, Delhi. Saba plays Irrfan's imposing and chirpy wife. The film has been directed by Saket Chaudhary.

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Mandy Nov 23, 2016 06:16pm

I wonder if the movie will be allowed to release in India.

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Realist Nov 23, 2016 06:47pm

We were never the fans of Indian movies. But now, they are out of question till the other side allows our content in their country. The blockage by Pakistan has hit their soft propagandists strategy hard. Only fair by Pakistan.

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Thoroughthinker Nov 23, 2016 07:45pm

Films are the best media for projecting soft images of societies around the world. Nobody likes to watch the hate-mongery.

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Amar Nov 23, 2016 07:53pm

I am a big fan of Irfan. If they dont release than it will not be good.

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Pradeep Nov 23, 2016 07:55pm

Don't worry friends. Majority of Indians love Pakistani artists. Only those low level politicians hijack these issues and blackmail the producers to extract some money.

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Realist Nov 23, 2016 08:00pm

In Pakistan the cinema owners are affected to an extent. But the loss to India is strategic. Soon we'll see them allowing our content.

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Indian Nov 23, 2016 10:15pm

@Realist ur not being a realist, it's not affecting India in any way!! We have movies in so many languages hindi, Marathi, gujarati, Punjabi, telugu, tamil, Malayalam, bengali, odiya, kannadiga, bhojpuri etc, and a very very vast and fledgling TV industry, many theater shows and plays. We have more than enough. And Hollywood too which is secondary to all the Indian pictures. It won't affect us frankly. And remember, our government hasn't banned anything. Just a small film body ruled it and a silly local political party MNS said no pak actors because they want to remain relevant! Ae dil Hai mushkil crossed 100 crores! Please think!

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Jawaad Farooque Nov 23, 2016 10:48pm

Awwww... Look like Saba and irffan are in love look at his face :) Couple looks beautiful too, although people might say otherwise but I am from Pakistan and I do believe this war and killing of people from both side should be stopped, stars can work in movies without hassle and there should not be any trouble for humans across both borders regardless of whatsoever religion you follow. Humanity is above religion. I wish Saba and Irffan best of luck for their new film

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a Nov 23, 2016 11:09pm

@Realist Strategic loss to India ?? Lol lol Lol ...lol How ? how ???? Just how ?????

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AnJooran Nov 23, 2016 11:27pm

@Pradeep Speak for yourself, and you are not majority. Per se I am not against Pakistani actors acting in Indian movies. But I just don't see the need. We in India have enough talent. Just take any Pakistani actors and they are just replaceable by any number of Indian actors. Just for shock factor and try to push the curiosity button the directors like Karan use Pakistani actors. They just take a mildly controversial path.

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Nomi Nov 24, 2016 09:16am

All the best for both. Lets hope movie gets the light of cinema in Pak.

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AHMED Nov 24, 2016 09:19am

@Pradeep Thank you Pardeep, we appreciate your feelings for us and I assure you Pakistanis feel the same way about our Indian friends

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zakir Nov 24, 2016 10:01am

@Realist indian government have not banned any Pakistani artist.

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madhusudan Nov 24, 2016 11:14am

Pakistan ki beti is making her bollywood debut, but sadly pakistanis will not get to see her work. So sad.

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Masood Hussain Nov 26, 2016 10:58pm

It makes one proud at the exploits of Pak artists.

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Ashwin Nov 26, 2016 11:01pm

@ANJOORAN Pak actors work in realistic dramas of real life with normal wears. They are much skilled. I am very fond of Ashar, Mahira, Saba, Aiza and Sheheryar. We can't compare them with our hyper dancing actors of serials or films. @AHMED Recently Zindagi channel on twitter account said that they will start pak dramas again when situation becomes better. I don't know about others but I am happiest now.

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aryaan Nov 27, 2016 02:16am

@AnJooran it,s like sayin hollywood dont need actors from Uk, Australia, Canada, Europe and Asia, Please dont judge talen by nationality or Religion, And if actress like Priyanka or Dipika can work in hollywood, Than why not Pakistani talent in bollywood

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sachin Nov 27, 2016 09:24am

@Realist Are you realist? Pls visit Dubai or any gulf state once to see what Pakistanis across classes do for entertainment. I'm touring Africa with a few contractors and architects from Abu Dabhi but from Pakistan Peshawar and Karachi. Their laptops have an unimaginable no. of Hindi movies. They know all films directors actors and can say some dialogues too. They age from 28 to 52. Four Pakistanis with me here. All their friends and relatives all watch Hindi movies. We are such a nice team. The locals ask us how to know the difference between Indian and Pakistani. We have no answer to that.

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