Pirate (film)
- For other uses of the word "Pirate," see Pirate (disambiguation).
Pirate is a forthcoming Hindi film to be directed by Priyadarshan. It stars Kunal Khemu, Shreyas Talpade and Deepika Padukone in pivotal roles. The movie also stars Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav in supporting roles. The film will star two more stars still not confirmed. The film's score and soundtrack will be composed by Pritam. Internationally acclaimed South African composer Cédric Gradus Samson will also be composing a song in the film. Cinematography for the movie is handled by Rajiv Menon whilst editing is being handled by A. Sreekar Prasad. An emotional film by genre, Pirate highlights some real life issues in the music world. It tells the story of how a dedicated music band fights music piracy. Shooting for the film is slated to begin September in various locations in India. The film is slated for release sometime by the end of 2007.
Cast
- Kunal Khemu as ... Pirate Sonno
- Shreyas Talpade as ... Young Pirate Gunddu
- Deepika Padukone as ... Maddy/Maddline
- Paresh Rawal as ... Gurjanga
- Rajpal Yadav as ... Funduu/Fuduu Doble role
Crew
- Director: Priyadarshan
- Screenplay: Priyadarshan
- Story: Priyadarshan
- Dialogue: Anurag Kashyap
- Producers: Darshan Rohira
- Music: Pritam
- Cinematography: Rajiv Menon
- Editing: A. Sreekar Prasad
- Choreography: Farah Khan
- Lyrics: Neelesh Mishra & Mayur Puri
Trivia
- A. R. Rahman was supposed to do the music for this film.
- This is the second time Pritam is working with an international icon after working with Tata Young in Dhoom.
- This will be fifth time music composer Pritam will be working with Priyadarshan after Garam Masala, Bhaagam Bhaag ,DholandBhool Bhulaiyaa''.
- Deepika Padukona and Shreyas Talpade will work together for the second time after Om Shanti Om.