Movie on Benazir Bhutto

Bhatt to make movie on Benazir Bhutto

A Pakistani film company is rushing into the production of a movie based on the life of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto in collaboration with noted Indian filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt.

Well-known Pakistani writer and poet Aqeel Ahmad Ruby would write the script of the movie that is already in its pre-production phase, Karachi-based Skies Unlimited Films said.

The film will be released across the world, it said. The film will be completed in collaboration with Bhatt, Aneela Khan, and a producer with the company, told the Daily Times.

Khan said the director of the film "will soon be announced" though the makers had not yet decided who would play the charismatic Bhutto.

"We have not decided yet. It could be someone famous or a completely new face. There are possibilities that some of the scenes would be shot in India, but we are not sure," she said.

"The project is running through its pre-production phase and we will soon be on the set," Khan said. Aamir Rizvi will be the film's associate producer and Indu Mirani its official coordinator in India, she said.

"The film is going to be released internationally and we don't want to create any controversy with this film. The basic motive behind this announcement is just to dedicate this film to Benazir Bhutto," Khan said.