'Rocket Singh...' to be screened at Dubai film fest

YashRaj Films' "Rocket Singh - Salesman Of The Year", slated for Dec 11 release in India, has been selected to be screened at the 6th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF).

The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor and helmed by "Chak De! India" director Shimit Amin, will be part of the Indian cinema section in Out of Competition DIFF programme.

"Rocket Singh - Salesman of the Year" is the story of a graduate trying to find a balance between the demands of the professional life and his love life.

The film festival begins Dec 9 and continues till Dec 16.

Ranbir Kapoor on Mani Ratnam's wishlist

Ranbir Kapoor has every reason to be exuberant. His career going great guns, the young and handsome lad is slowly but surely emerging as the superstar of tomorrow. No surprise that he’s on the wishlist of top notch directors.

Mani Ratnam is learnt to be interested in casting Ranbir for his next film after Raavan. The film is tentatively titled ‘Azan’ and will probably have Ranbir playing the titular protagonist who is named Azan because he was born at a time when a call to prayer (Azan) in the mosque was made.

Unlike the recent films on jihad or terrorism, this flick is said to be based on a theme that will present the Muslim perspective from a different angle.

Ratnam has reportedly been tracing the continuous rise of Ranbir ever since he made his debut in Saawariya. The success of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani has only cemented Ranbir’s position as not just a bankable star but also an actor of talent.

If Ranbir indeed agrees to act in Azan, the movie will go on the floors after the release of ‘Raavan’ in May next year.