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Press Release
LAAGAN storms back to the UK screens after its
Global Success
For Immediate Release
Ster Century in conjunction with the British Film Institute’s, ImagineAsia Festival bring to you the "Oscar nominated", box office hit Laagan, at the Ster Century Multiplexes nationally. The Bollywood epic will have a one off screening in Edinburgh on 26th May and Leeds on 28th May 2002.
Further to phenomenal success, Lagaan is a globally recognised movie, winning an award at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland and most recently winning 10 awards at the Indian Oscars "IIFA Awards", ranging from Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Lyrics and Best Music Director.
"Ster Century Cinemas is proud to participate in the Imagineasia Festival celebrating Asian art. We believe that these spectacular Bollywood productions can be truly appreciated in our cinemas, which offer state of the art sound, big screens and generous legroom. These films have huge crossover appeal and through these screenings, we hope to bring the Bollywood experience not only to the local Asian population but to a whole new audience". Says Gary Mayes - General manager Ster Century Cinemas.
Lagaan is a story of triumph and tragedy. It is about the spirit of a handful of villagers, of how they tide over a difficult situation and survive. The movie depicts India in the 1890s during the period of the British Raj and boasts a strong creative team, lead actor and producer Aamir Khan, writer and director Ashutosh Gowariker, music by maestro A.R. Rahman, lyrics by Javed Akhtar and narration by the legendary Amitabh Bachchan.
A lavish epic, a gorgeous love story and adventure yarn Laagan, is clearly India’s official entry into International Cinema.
Don’t Miss Out! Book your tickets now! Limited seats available.
Call Ster Century Cinemas Edinburgh on 0131 553 0700
Call Ster Century Cinemas Leeds on 0870 240 3696
Notes to editor:
1. ImagineAsia is the British Film Institute’ (bfi’s) biggest ever festival. From April to November 2002, hundreds of events are being staged around the United Kingdom, all with the aim of celebrating South Asian cinema. ImagineAsia is supported by major celebrities from the world of film. Actors Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Meera Syal, and directors Shyam Benegal, Yash Chopra and Lester James Peries.
2. Ster Century Multiplexes house some of the largest screens in the UK and boasts cutting edge digital sound systems and luxurious seating.
3. 2. Ster Century Leeds – The Light, 11 The Headrow, Leeds largest multiplex cinema in Leeds and the surrounding areas has 13 screens.
4. Ster Century Edinburgh – Ocean Terminal, Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7DZ Fully Air-conditioned, 12 screen multiplex cinema the biggest in Scotland
For further information on this Press Release and competitions please contact Sapna Sood at Br-Asian Media on:
Office: 020 8550 9898
Email: sapnasood@brasian.com