Amna Ilyas

Naseeruddin Shah will mark his presence at the UAE premiere of Pakistani film Zinda Bhaag in Dubai on Wednesday (January 15, 2014). He plays a pivotal role of a gangster in the movie.

Pakistan's entry to the Oscars in the Best Foreign Film category, Zinda Bhaag, ironically has an India connect - and in more than one way. The neighbouring country's Oscar entry - its first after 50 years - couldn't after all do without drawing on Indian expertise to make a mark.

Naseeruddin Shah will mark his presence at the UAE premiere of Pakistani film Zinda Bhaag in Dubai on Wednesday (January 15, 2014). He plays a pivotal role of a gangster in the movie.

Pakistan's entry to the Oscars in the Best Foreign Film category, Zinda Bhaag, ironically has an India connect - and in more than one way. The neighbouring country's Oscar entry - its first after 50 years - couldn't after all do without drawing on Indian expertise to make a mark.