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Beyond the Clouds soon to hit IFFI 2017, tweets Smriti Irani

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Published : Nov 13, 2017, 1:18 am IST
Updated : Nov 13, 2017, 1:18 am IST

The film will be have its India premiere post the Iffi inaugural ceremony.

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani (Photo: PTI)
 Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani (Photo: PTI)

New Delhi: The film by legendary Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi is set to be the curtain raiser at the 48th International Film Festival of India in Goa on November 20. The two hour masterpiece was also nominated for the Best Film Award at the London Film Festival 2017. “Iranian director Majid Majidi’s first Indian film Beyond the Clouds is set to open at IFFI2017,” tweeted I&B minister Smriti Irani on Sunday. Apart from marking the official debut of the young talent Ishaan Khattar into the world of cinema, this film is also the first Indian film by Majid Majidi. It also features the South Indian actress, Malavika Mohanan in one of the lead roles.

The film will be have its India premiere post the Iffi inaugural ceremony. Mr Majidi, along with the lead actors, Oscar winning music director A.R. Rahman and Vishal Bhardwaj is expected to attend the premiere, an official statement said. Beyond The Clouds revolves around the adoration of love, life and human relationships between a brother and sister  which takes place in Mumbai.

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