Welcome to Karachi
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Theatrical Release Poster
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| Directed by | Ashish R Mohan |
| Produced by | Vashu Bhagnani |
| Written by | Vrajesh Hirjee |
| Screenplay by | Kushal Bakshi Ashish R Mohan |
| Starring | Arshad Warsi Jackky Bhagnani Lauren Gottlieb |
| Music by | Rochak Kohli Jeet Ganguly Amjad Nadeem RDB Rhythm Dhol Bass |
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| Distributed by | AA Films |
Release dates
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Welcome to Karachi is an upcoming Indian film directed by Ashish R Mohanand produced by Vashu Bhagnani and Uzair Junejo . The film stars Arshad Warsi[1] and Jackky Bhagnani as pivotal leads.[2]It is a remake of the 1994 English film Dumb and Dumber starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels.
The film is a political satire about two Indians who land in Karachi, Pakistanwithout their passports. No sooner do they get trapped in web of the Taliban and try to find a way to get back to India.[3] Music directors Jeet Ganguly andRochak Kohli, will be composing music for this film. The film is set for a release on May 21, 2015.[4]
Production[edit]
The film has been shot in various parts of the United Kingdom includingBradford, Birmingham and Wales and sets were recreated to resembleKarachi. During the shooting of scenes in Wales, the lead actors were mistaken as real Taliban people and the shoot was halted by Scotland Yardauthorities.[5] The Bradford Bazaar was used as the backdrop of the film's shooting in Bradford.[6] During the shoot, the airport set from Birmingham was stolen by truckloaders. During this, Bhagnani suffered a loss to due to which shooting came to a halt.[7]
Casting[edit]
The role of Jackky Bhagnani was first offered to Irrfan Khan but due to other commitments Khan left the film.[8] Pakistani actress Kubra Khan who debuted in the 2014 Pakistani film Na Maloom Afraad is set to make her Bollywood debut with this film as the female lead.[9][10]
Cast[edit]
Soundtrack[edit]
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| Soundtrack album | |
| Released | 29 April 2015 |
| Genre | Feature Film Soundtrack |
The music for the film is composed by Jeet Ganguly, Rochak Kohli, RDB Rhythm Dhol Bass and Amjad-Nadeem. The soundtrack of the film comprises of 4 songs. The full audio album of the film was released on 29 April 2015 onYouTube.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length | |
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| 1. | "Lalla Lalla Lori" | Vishal Dadlani, Shivi | 04:18 | |
| 2. | "Boat Ma Kukdookoo" | Mika Singh | 03:20 | |
| 3. | "Shakira" | Shalmali Kholgade | 03:37 | |
| 4. | "Chal Bhaag" | Wajid | 04:33 |
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