‘Safed’: Rahman unveils first look at Cannes; calls it ‘intriguing’
New Delhi, May 23 : Legendary music maestro and Academy Award Winner A R Rahman has unveiled the poster of the movie ‘Safed’ directed by Sandeep Singh at the 75th Cannes Film Festival.
The movie deals with the truth about the society that is rarely seen but exists. Lead actors Abhay Verma and Meera Chopra were present during the poster launch, along with writer-director Singh, producer Vinod Bhanushali and co-producers Vishal Gurnani and Juhi Parekh Mehta.
In a statement issued by the makers, Rahman said, “I saw the teaser and it’s very intriguing, colourful and very important. I wish the entire team all the best, shine on.”
Expressing his enthusiasm Sandeep Singh shared, “It’s an honour that the world-renowned music composer, A.R. Rahman, has blessed us by launching my directorial debut’s first look during the 75th Film Festival at Cannes. It’s a dream come true.”
Abhay Verma shared, “Every actor’s ambition is to have a debut film that goes to Cannes, and I feel blessed and privileged to be living it.” My director Sandeep Singh’s trust and faith in me made this journey really memorable. I’m still pinching myself over the fact that I was featured on the poster launched by our nation’s pride, A.R. Rahman.”
Meera Chopra said, “Safed is a special film to me. It is all because of Sandeep Singh who chose this story as his directorial debut. It is heartening that such an important film is making the right noise thanks to its poster being launched at Cannes, that too by the hands of A.R. Rahman.”
Producer Vinod Bhanushali said, “This year India is the ‘Country of Honour’ at Cannes’ 75th year and Safed finding it’s place in the festival is a proud and fantastic moment for all of us. It is humbling A.R. Rahman unveiled the film’s poster for the world today.”
The film is presented by Bhanushali Studios Limited and Legend Studios, and is produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Ajay Harinath Singh, Sandeep Singh and co-produced by Kamlesh Bhanushali, Vishal Gurnani, Juhi Parekh Mehta and Zafar Mehdi.
