T
he first Indian American
film to deal with post9/11
crime is all set for
its North 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 tal
ented 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.
T
he first Indian American
film to deal with post9/11
crime is all set for
its North 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 tal
ented 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 interna-
tional 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.