Deepa Mehta’s ‘VIDESH’ has been preponed to March 20th ‘09

Deepa Mehta the talented director is back with a bang!

‘Videsh’ starring Preity Zinta and Vansh Bhardwaj releases in both Hindi and Punjabi and will now hit the theatres on 20th March ’09. Sanjay Bhutiani, CEO of BR Films, the co-producers, informed us that Deepa Mehta would be flying down from Toronto to Mumbai to join Preity in the promotions of ‘Videsh’. They will also be taking going on a multi-city tour to promote the film

This maverick director who has time and again highlighted tragedies and travesty faced by women is now going to unveil yet another aspect of society which stays behind doors. The film has already released in Canada to an overwhelming response; with Preity Zinta winning the 'Best Actress' award at the Chicago film festival, and also getting nominated at the 29th Genie Awards which is the Canadian equivalent to the Oscars.

--SAMPURN