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01 Jun, 2016

We've all read the cult Saba Imtiaz novel, Karachi, You're Killing Me! — and if you haven't, you can now watch the movie soon.

The novel is being turned into a Bollywood movie and Sonakshi Sinha is all set to take on the role of the protagonist, Noor, who's a journalist. The film will be directed by ad filmmaker Sunhil Sippy.

According to the Mumbai Mirror, the screenplay will be slightly different than the original text.

"While the book - a coming-of-age story of a journalist named Ayesha Khan -- is set in Karachi, Noor will be based in Mumbai and has the eponymous Noor Roy Chaudhary, a 20-something journalist, at its centre," informs a source close to the development.

Sonakshi Sinha, you're killing it!
Sonakshi Sinha, you're killing it!

"It's a beautiful story that follows Noor as she navigates relationships, career, aspirations, life choices, infatuations and body image issues. Every girl will relate to her," adds the source.

"The entire movie will be shot in one schedule and is expected to be wrapped up by August."

Imtiaz, the author herself tweeted about being satisfied with Sonakshi's avatar, for which the 28-year-old actress was quick to thank her.

“I think it's very exciting to have your book adapted into a film, and I'm really looking forward to seeing how it'll be set in India and how the adaptation works," shared Imtiaz while chatting with Images in September last year.

While Sinha will be taking on the lead role, supporting cast is yet to be finalized.

An official spokesperson for T-Series confirmed the news.

Comments

Tomasz K. Jun 01, 2016 12:29pm
Very happy to see Sonakshi finally getting a chance to "act". She has been a mere "trophy wife/girlfriend" in most of her movies. She deserves more.
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Fawad Ali Khan Jun 01, 2016 12:38pm
As if this was the only book worth making a movie on.. surely not a good choice.
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Truthful Mole Jun 01, 2016 01:49pm
Indians cannot capture the Pakistani sensibility on film. Little things take away from authenticity; the depiction of food, clothes, language (annunciation and pronunciation); home decor, people's faces, etc. -- case in point, Mohsin Hamid's The Reluctant Fundamentalist adapted by Mira Nair. Good luck to Saba Imtiaz and the Indian filmmakers. Hope we aren't disappointed!
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Mo Jun 01, 2016 03:08pm
This Indian movie will ruin a wonderful Pakistani book !
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Dipak Singh Jun 01, 2016 03:13pm
@Truthful Mole common yaar what are you talking about Pakistani food, culture, language etc etc.. all the things in Pakistan adopted from Hindustan. speak some sense.
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Hassan Jun 01, 2016 04:02pm
@Fawad Ali Khan give us a synopsis, if it was not worth to make a movie, then my friend u r in the wrong place go and teach the producer not to waste money on this garbage.
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tina Jun 01, 2016 04:26pm
@Truthful Mole : Instead of being happy that a Pakistani book is converted into a movie by a director from some other country, you are criticizing and downgrading it, even before it is released. very positive attitude you have!!
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Np Jun 01, 2016 07:39pm
@Truthful Mole is any Pakistani producer making this movie? No. So Saba's options are- either it is made in India or not at all. She seems to be quite happy and has even approved Sonakshi's look in the movie. Please know that this is an adaptation. They are not going to imply that the protagonist is in Karachi, she is going to be a Mumbai gal. With that all the concerns you brought up become irrelevant,
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Fawad Jun 01, 2016 08:07pm
@Hassan it isnt a good choice because it doesnt portray a complete picture of karachi.. a journalist who drinks and parties expensively is what the book is all about. With a goodreads rating of 2.9 alone..lets wait for the commercial numbers then.
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daniyal Jun 02, 2016 06:38pm
I think Indians are going to personalise the movie. I think its going to be called 'Delhi you are killing me'.
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cosmo Jun 03, 2016 11:44pm
@Truthful Mole The movie is being made for Indian audience. Your disappointment is of no significance.
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Asif Jun 04, 2016 10:57pm
@Mo Wonderful? Wow!
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