Saturday, December 22, 2007

Hollywood Acclaimed Actor Jose Rosete


It's been confirmed by Faisal Saif that acclaimed actor from Hollywood Jose Rosete will be seen playing a very important Guest Lead in "Osama". Jose is the same actor who is famous for his Independent Hits such as Illegal Business, San Franpsycho, Machined and soon to be release controversial Sport Kill Directed By Craig McMahon.

It is said that Faisal was in the negotiations with Sylvester Stallone, Jean Claude Van Damme and Jose Rosete. And finally after the struggle of almost Four Months, This part however was accepted by Jose Rosete. If all goes well, Faisal will also cast Jose in the International Version of "Osama" that has been tentatively titled "The Name Is Osama".

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Ali Haider To Play One Of The Lead


Pakistani Rockstar Ali Haider is said to play one of the Lead in the Feature Film Main Osama. Sources claimed that when Ali Haider heard the script, He immidiately agreed to give songs in the film and also showed his desires to work in the film as an Actor.

Faisal Saif had seen Ali's earlier work as an Actor, There was the part of a Celebrity in the film Main Osama. And Ali suited the part very well. "Ali Haider will do full justice to this Charector as people had seen Ali performing as a Singer. This will be the first time where Indian Audience will also see him performing infront of the camera as an Actor" Adds Faisal Saif. Apart from it Ali will be also seen singing the all time chartbuster "Purani Jeans" in the movie.

Ali Haider is presently busy in cutting out his new Pop Album with Universal Music in India. After this, Ali will immidiately start shooting for the film Main Osama.

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Threats In Kashmir For Osama!


The kashmir shooting of 10 days has been successfully completed of the film Osama by Faisal Saif. The actors that participated in the shoot along with the lead actor Pushkar Jog were Aly Khan, Nirvasha Jithoo, Deepak Raja, Rita Yusuf and Sonia Prabhakar. Few romantic scenes were canned in the very sensitive areas like Baramulla, Lal Chowk, Kud, Hazratbal.

According to sources the cast and crew witnessed some serious Mujahid's who came down to watch the filming on the sets of Osama. The cast and crew also recieved some threats for which they packed up early and rushed towards mumbai. The tourism commissioner Javed Amin stood for a great help and arranged the safe shooting for the film.

It is said that four to five tall okay looking men in Mujahid looking costumes arrived on the set and asked for the actor playing Osama. When actor Pushkar Jog introduced himself, They were not very happy. The still photographer captured those men in his camera and they went away. Before leaving for Kashmir, Director Faisal Saif also recieved the threats from an actor called Akshay Sethi to change the actor Pushkar Jog from the film Osama. Faisal however went ahead with his decision and lodge a Police Complaint in the name of Akshay Sethi in Oshiwara Police Station (Mumbai).

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Anup Jalota To Score The Title Track


Sangeet Samrat Anup Jalota who is also one of the producer of the film Osama is all set to record the title track of the movie sung by Anup himself along with Amit Kumar. According to Anup, The song will be very modern with fast beat and will belong to the youth generation. The trade and media is looking forward for this song because till now Anup Jalota was a name that was only mentioned in Bhajan Music or Ghazals.

This will be an Introduction Song for the actor Pushkar Jog who plays the part of Osama. The song will be picturised on the beautiful locations of Kashmir and Jammu.

Osama's Story A Top Secret

There is a buzz in the media that the cast and the crew of the Feature Film Osama has signed a Special Contract by the producer Ekta Das (Das Music) to NOT to reveal the story of the film to anybody in the trade circle or media. From the actors to the crew members all have signed this contract.

Many people claimed that Osama is based on a true story of the romance between Osama Bin Laden and a Kashmiri Girl who later died in a Bomb Blast in Kashmir. Some trade people also claimed that this film is based on the plannings that took place during the WTC attack. There were also a lot of changes in the cast of the film. Earlier it was US Based actress Siboney Lo who was suppose to play a small role in the film which was later changed to Nirvasha Jithoo. Then there was atleast 7 male actors including Akshay Kapoor (ALAG Fame) that auditioned for the part of osama. But the role finally went to Pushkar Jog. Then there were rumours that Jackie Shroff might play an important role and so on.

There were also rumours that Director Faisal Saif also had approach Jean Claude Van Damme to play a small appearence in the film. However the entire cast has not been revealed as of now. Do keep reading this blog for all the exclusive news related to Osama!

Muslim Priest Appointed For Pushkar Jog


The Marathi Cinema sensation Pushkar Jog is playing the title role of Osama in the film. Pushkar has recieved Best Debut Newcomer Award in Marathi Film Industry for his latest released Marathi superhit "Jabardast" Directed By Mahesh Kothare.
According to sources, Muslim Priest Moulana Aabid was appointed to train Pushkar about Islam and Holy Qur'an. The workshop went ahead for two weeks and the actor was trained under the strict supervision of Director Faisal Saif. The idea was to give the knowledge to the actor the entire basics of Islam and the Muslim Community. Pushkar however was silent when asked about the Special Training he recieved during his classes with Moulana Aabid. Pushkar though always looked excited and curious about his latest Feature Film Osama that goes on floor this month 15th. at various locales of Kashmir.

Shibani Kashyap To Act In Osama


The hottest indian pop diva Shibani Kashyap is all set play a cameo role in the film Osama to be Directed by Faisal Saif. This is the first time that sexy looking actress will actually act in this controversial love story. Shibani is also composing the music score of this film. Earlier shibani had just compose one or two tracks in her previous film, But this time she is all set to compose the entire Film Album.

Shibani has already recorded a song for Osama in her own voice called "Yaar Mera". According to Faisal, Yaar mera is of Late Nazia Hasan genre mixed with western music and sufi flavour. The film will have romantic numbers and will have Four songs and an Aayat from Holy Qur'an recited by Shibani herself.