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| Tere bin Laden |
S A Sagar
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BIN LADEN, the breakout comedy hit of 2010 is making its presence felt
in the United States of America! After running to packed houses in India
for more than seven weeks, this politically incorrect satire from
Walkwater Media is set to gather eyeballs in the mainstream American
space with word that it has been invited as the opening film at the
Friars Club Comedy Film Festival in New York.
The Friars Club is something of an institution since its founding in
1904, and its membership has included entertainment icons from the Marx
Brothers, Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball to Billy Crystal and Jerry
Seinfeld. The club is famous for its annual 'roasts' of iconic
celebrities. This year Samuel Jackson will 'roast' Quentin Tarantino at
the festival. In addition, a lifetime achievement award will be
presented to Jerry Lewis.
The Friars Club (formerly the Press Agents' Association) is a
private club in New York City, famous for its risqué celebrity roasts.
Founded in 1904, its motto is Prae Omnia Fraternitas, which is Latin for
"Before all, brotherhood." It is located at 57 Friars Way (East 55th
Street) in a building it calls the Monastery.
Their annual film festival boasts of the funniest films from
Sundance and other festivals. It is an honour that an Indian comedy will
open the festival this year and it is a rare achievement for Indian
cinema in general. With all eyes on the opening film, the press turnout
is expected to be huge. Both, director Abhishek Sharma and star Ali
Zafar will attend the event. With support from the members of the iconic
Friars Comedy Club who knows where TERE BIN LADEN will go next!
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