‘Teefa’ set for India release

Pakistani actor Ali Zafar’s Teefa In Trouble will get an India release and he says it’s all down to hard work and faith.

Zafar’s Lightingale Productions and Yash Raj Films (YRF) have partnered for the international theatrical distribution of the film, which is scheduled to release on July 20, read a statement.

“I have always believed that with faith, the right intentions, goodwill and hard work, you can achieve all of your dreams. Today, I feel deeply humbled to have a huge dream fulfilled. To take our cinema global in the best possible manner and to do it with a company that is not just a company but an idea that love transcends all,” Zafar said.

The actor reminisced about the time when he first signed up for Mere Brother Ki Dulhan and Kill/Dil.

“I have some of my best memories and experiences on those films. I still remember the time when the late Yash ji asked me at lunch one day: ‘Oye to Lahore to ain, yeh kheer zuroor try kareen [you are from Lahore, you must try this kheer (rice pudding)’. I thought to myself that the man who has induced such sweetness in our lives through his stories is making sure that I leave with an even sweeter taste in my mouth. It was surreal,” said Zafar.

Avtar Panesar, vice president at International Operations, YRF, said that the team at the production house would like to think that YRF is Zafar’s home in India.

“It was a natural progression, taking that relationship to the next level with Ali as producer with Teefa In Trouble. We have never distributed any film from Pakistan or from any other part of the world earlier,” said Panesar.