By A Staff Writer
The first Indian American film to deal with post-911 crime is all set for its North T America release.
Set in New York City, "Sweet Amerika" is the story of Sikh shop owner Balbir "Bobby" Singh, played byGulshan Grover, an American Sikh who is kidnapped and tortured by a hateful and misguided gang who seek reprisals following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
The film is inspired by true events such as the murder of an Arizona-based Sikh businessman Balbir Singh Sodhi.
Canadian writer/director R.Paul Dhillon's debut feature film "Sweet Amerika"is scheduled to release in Toronto on June 5, followed by releases in other metros.
The film, produced by Bobby Nagra and Dhillon under their MMM Films banner, is being distributed by CSS Releasing.
The film, a probing portrait of immigrant life in America, follows Bobby on his journey to find and preserve his piece of the American dream.
Still mourning the loss of his wife and son, Bobby finds new hope in Mina, played by Sian Sladen, a young, vibrant Muslim woman. Although opposed by the Sikh community, Bobby's love for Mina holds the key to reviving his broken spirit.
As Bobby is held captive, the days leading up to his abduction flash before us in a richly woven narrative, full of the joys and sorrows of life in America.
Will Bobby survive the night and escape the "extremists" that now threaten his existence? Grover is supported by a talented cast including David Stuart, Sian Sladen, Matt Ward, Kit Koon, Melanie Papalia, Remi Clair, Guy Christie, Michael Hanus, James Wilson, Jon Pine, Fareed Abdelhak, Ian Rozylo, Robert Turner, Derek Delost, Grant Elliott, Simi Johal, Mark Embacher, Vicky Lambert, Balinder Johal, Nigel Vonas and wrestler Travis Watters.
The film is produced by Vancouver businessman Bobby Nagra in association with MMM Film Finance International.
Bollywood veteran Grover is known for his string of delicious and wickedly enjoyable villains in more than 200 films.
He is one of the few actors who has not only achieved great success in India but also made a successful transition to Hollywood and International cinema.
His latest international production was the first mainstream HollywoodBollywood production called "Marigold" along with Bollywood's Salman Khan and Hollywood's Ali Larter and Ian Bohen.
He has also worked in Hollywood films such as the "Second Jungle Book" (for Columbia Tri Star) where he played the role of the main villain - the rebel chief.
Aside from Hollywood films, Grover has also appeared in numerous international productions including an Italian film, French Film, a German Film and a British Film.
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