By Gasper CrastoKuwait, April 6, 2008: After the successful production of "The Letter" (an award winning short film in English) and "BLACK" (a Konkani language feature film), T-Bush International Films will now be producing a full fledged Hindi feature film (35 mm) titled "KAHIN NA KAHIN".
T-Bush International Films was established in 2004 in Kuwait with a humble cause of introducing new talent, developing creative skills and to entertain the masses. The release of its first ever Konkani E-Cinema "BLACK" shot entirely and exclusively in Kuwait was a stepping stone for T-Bush International Films. This film was premiered in Kuwait on 10th August 2007 and had shows which drew huge audiences.
Time and again a story comes along that has such resonance, compassion and emotional force that it immediately commands attention. However, when the story is true and not just the intimate story of a living person, but a telling reflection of the expatriates, it has the potential to reach and inspire a global audience. "KAHIN NA KAHIN" will be one such story. It has a script about building up relations between India and Kuwait. The film is sure to go globally because of its emotional and trendy concept. And the creation of the film in Kuwait is a good opportunity for everyone to be part of the film.
Opportunity to be a part of "Kahin Na Kahin"
Besides featuring renowned Bollywood stars, the participation of local residents will be an added attraction in this film.
With the core finance in place and the production almost confirmed active involvement of a major corporation with global presence to ensure the film reaches the widest possible audience.
Most of the production tasks including permissions from various government authorities have been obtained and the auditions have also been completed. T-Bush International Films will be hosting a Muharrat (ceremony to launch shooting the film) on 16th May 2008. Reputed films stars from Bollywood are expected to be present. The event will attract over 1000 corporate partners, renowned business personalities and invitees.
T-Bush International Films is registered with "Motion Pictures Producers Association". The dialogues of Kahin Na Kahin are written by renowned Bollywood writer Harish Kotian. The writer was in Kuwait to have a first hand view of the locations, and got to know more and more about the rich country, its culture and wonderful people.
The screenplay will be by T-Bush and Harish Kotian while the Cinematography is by Basheer Ali of 'Refugee', 'Border' fame.
Backing of Indian Embassy, Kuwait
The Indian Embassy has played a major role in supporting the production of "Kahin Na Kahin". Director T-Bush quoted, "We are thankful to the Ministry of Information, Ministry of Foreign Media, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Government of Kuwait for the permission granted in shooting of the film. Above all we are grateful to the officials of the Indian Embassy in Kuwait for their hard efforts to obtain the permission for shooting."
Writer & Director: T-Bush
Over the years, T-Bush wanted to share with people how he became interested in Art and film, what motivated him and what his personal goals and objectives are. And it all came this way:
Goa is a land of dramatic contrasts - sea, sun, greenery, houses, beaches and swaying palms, all so creatively amalgamated into one. This fascinating atmosphere everyday gave the artiste in T-Bush, a shot in the arm. Since his early teens at St. Joseph Convent, Nagoa, Salcette - Goa, he has been visualizing the world around him and at the Goa College of Art he gained a strong input of ideas to see things in a new vision.
T-Bush graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in fine Art, majored in Audio-Visual from Goa University, India and to set himself on the road to professionalism he mastered the Art of Film Making and TV Production at the London Film School, United Kingdom.
T-Bush is a well known, dynamic and multi faceted personality - a Film-maker as well as an Art Director. He has to his credit awards such as:
- Award for the Best Short Film, and Best Director of the year 2005 for "The Letter" (Pancio, London, U.K.)
-Award for Best Technical Director of the year 2005 for "The Letter" (Pancio, London, U.K.)
-Best Set Designer awards for three consecutive years – 1993, 1994 & 1995 (Goa Kala Academy, India)
T-Bush is also the writer, director, cinematographer and editor of both his previous productions. The young Director quotes, "I have always liked Cinema because it is the most powerful media of our time".
Over the years, T-Bush wanted to share with people how he became interested in Art and film, what motivated him and what his personal goals and objectives are. And it all came this way:
Goa is a land of dramatic contrasts - sea, sun, greenery, houses, beaches and swaying palms, all so creatively amalgamated into one. This fascinating atmosphere everyday gave the artiste in T-Bush, a shot in the arm. Since his early teens at St. Joseph Convent, Nagoa, Salcette - Goa, he has been visualizing the world around him and at the Goa College of Art he gained a strong input of ideas to see things in a new vision.
T-Bush graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in fine Art, majored in Audio-Visual from Goa University, India and to set himself on the road to professionalism he mastered the Art of Film Making and TV Production at the London Film School, United Kingdom.
T-Bush is a well known, dynamic and multi faceted personality - a Film-maker as well as an Art Director. He has to his credit awards such as:
- Award for the Best Short Film, and Best Director of the year 2005 for "The Letter" (Pancio, London, U.K.)
-Award for Best Technical Director of the year 2005 for "The Letter" (Pancio, London, U.K.)
-Best Set Designer awards for three consecutive years – 1993, 1994 & 1995 (Goa Kala Academy, India)
T-Bush is also the writer, director, cinematographer and editor of both his previous productions. The young Director quotes, "I have always liked Cinema because it is the most powerful media of our time".
Associate Director: Arif Kazi
Arif Kazi is associated with international theatre activities as well as with international film making. He is a writer, director and a versatile actor.
Mr. Kazi is the founder of Fankaar Arts theatre group performing in Kuwait since the last 25 years. Hailing from Mumbai, Mr. Kazi has a wide experience of over 30 years in filmmaking to his credit. Earlier, he was associated with Mumbai Doordarshan (India). Some time back when a new public transport "City Bus" was started in Kuwait equipped with TV sets, Mr. Kazi was the person who was selected to perform entertainment programmes.
Kazi has done commercial ads for a varried range of products. He has performed in various languages and has also acted and produced TV serials. Some of his famous works are: Hanste gaate, Safar yahan se wahaan tak (TV Serials); Toba Tek Singh, Dreamers of Peace, Strugglers (Short Films); Biwi Jawan Miya Pareshan, Wah Re Bambai Wah, Hum Panchi Ek Daal Ke, Hum Zinda Hai (Dramas), etc.
Cast of 'Kahin Na Kahin':
The film will consist of stars from Bollywood and hidden talent of Kuwait. The entire shooting will take place in KUWAIT. Other crew members are:
Editors: T-Bush & Pradeep; Music Directors: Sanjeev/Darshan; PRO: Anjali Amonkar
Project Coordinator: Gabriel Felix Fernandes
Marketing Executives: Sunny Verma, Nadine Dias, Christine D'Souza, Wency John Ferrao, Dominic Araujo, Cindy Fernandes, Dhanpal Panchal, Yash Khanna, George D'Souza, Steve Quadros, Susheel Amonkar.
Arif Kazi is associated with international theatre activities as well as with international film making. He is a writer, director and a versatile actor.
Mr. Kazi is the founder of Fankaar Arts theatre group performing in Kuwait since the last 25 years. Hailing from Mumbai, Mr. Kazi has a wide experience of over 30 years in filmmaking to his credit. Earlier, he was associated with Mumbai Doordarshan (India). Some time back when a new public transport "City Bus" was started in Kuwait equipped with TV sets, Mr. Kazi was the person who was selected to perform entertainment programmes.
Kazi has done commercial ads for a varried range of products. He has performed in various languages and has also acted and produced TV serials. Some of his famous works are: Hanste gaate, Safar yahan se wahaan tak (TV Serials); Toba Tek Singh, Dreamers of Peace, Strugglers (Short Films); Biwi Jawan Miya Pareshan, Wah Re Bambai Wah, Hum Panchi Ek Daal Ke, Hum Zinda Hai (Dramas), etc.
Cast of 'Kahin Na Kahin':
The film will consist of stars from Bollywood and hidden talent of Kuwait. The entire shooting will take place in KUWAIT. Other crew members are:
Editors: T-Bush & Pradeep; Music Directors: Sanjeev/Darshan; PRO: Anjali Amonkar
Project Coordinator: Gabriel Felix Fernandes
Marketing Executives: Sunny Verma, Nadine Dias, Christine D'Souza, Wency John Ferrao, Dominic Araujo, Cindy Fernandes, Dhanpal Panchal, Yash Khanna, George D'Souza, Steve Quadros, Susheel Amonkar.