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25 Aug, 2014

Indian, Pakistani film industries need to grow together: Shaan – DAWN.COM

Pakistani actor and current megastar, Shaan Shahid’s, upcoming action thriller film, Operation 021 has gained a lot of media attention as fans eagerly await its release on Eid-ul-Azha.

The film tells the story of an Afghani man (Ayub Khoso) and his Pakistani ally (Shaan), who collaborate in a plan to save both their countries – a plan that risks their lives and the lives of their families. The plan must be executed within 21 hours, and this premise gives the film its name.

In an email interview with Dawn.com, Shaan talks about his upcoming film, the emergence of Pakistani cinema, and why collaboration between India and Pakistan is vital for the growth of the regions film industries.

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