Lahore (film)

An Indian kickboxer defeats a Pakistani kickboxer in an Asian kickboxing tournament. The event ends in tragedy due to the Pakistani players' intemperance. The peace process initiated by the two countries struggles to gain momentum. This is especially true when the Indian hero's brother is determined to avenge his family and country during a second international bout that is being held in Lahore. ==Cast==

The film was shot in Delhi, Mumbai, Lahore, Hyderabad, Ladakh, Lonavala, Malaysia, Bhiwandi, Chembur, Ghatkopar, and Chinchpokli. Hong Kong stuntmaster Tony Leung Siu Hung was the action choreographer of Lahore. The background score was by Wayne Sharpe. Lisbeth Scott of Avatar, Munich, and Chronicles of Narnia fame has sung vocals for Lahore – her first Asian film. Rob Miller, who earlier won a Filmfare award for Chak De! India (2007), is Lahores sports consultant. MM Kreem has done the music. ==Home media==

Lahore DVDs and VCDs are available in Hindi with English subtitles on Moserbaer Home Video. The DVD also features the making of the film. ==Soundtrack==

• "Ab Ye Kaafila" – KK, Karthik, M. M. Keeravani • "Musafir" – Daler Mehndi • "Rang De" – Shankar Mahadevan, Shilpa Rao • "Saaware" – M. M. Keeravani • "Musafir" – M. M. Keeravani • "O Re Bande" – Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shilpa Rao • "Lahore Theme" – Lisbeth Scott • "Fitrat" – Surendra Chaturvedi (lyrics) ==Release==

The film was not released in Pakistan as it was regarded there as portraying Pakistan in a bad light. ==Awards and nominations==

Lahore won two awards at the 57th National Film Awards, Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director went to producer Vivek Khatkar and director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan while Farooque Shaikh won National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. ;6th Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards Nominated • Apsara Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male) – Farouque Sheikh ;2011 Zee Cine Awards Nominated • Star Screen Awards for Best Background Score 2010 – Wayne Sharpe • Stardust Awards for Hottest New Director 2010 – Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan ==See also==