Though the game of cricket is hot this season, but nevertheless football too has a great number of fans globally. Then why not promote this game through cinema? Sarao Films has done such effort with Punjabi film ‘Gun & Goal’ which is a story of a footballer’s life. Slated for a release on 3rdApril, the film has been produced by Surinderjeet Singh Sarao and Simranjit Singh Hundal has directed it. The team of the film was in town today for its promotion.
When it comes to genre, the film is a blend of game, romance and action. Sumeet Sarao, Rishita Monga and Sezal Sharma are playing the central characters in the film. Sandeepa Virk, Guggu Gill, Sardar Sohi, Surinder Shinda, Mukesh Tiwari and Razia Sukhbir are among the other main characters. The story and screenplay have been penned by Surmeet Maavi. Director Simranjit has also contributed to the dialogues.
Simranjit told that we wanted to make such a film which entertains and also inspires. There are a number of games which need to be promoted in India. We chose football because this is probably the second most loved game after cricket, especially by the young boys. This way, more and more people will feel connected to the story.
Experienced actor Mukesh Tiwari calls this film a welcoming gesture. He said this film has an attractive point of having a combination of sports and emotions. This is really something new for the audience. Sardar Sohi nodded to this and added that the story is crisp and says a lot in a short while. The audience will not only carry home a message but also a thought for their life.
The film has been shot in locales of Punjab and Mumbai. Lead actor Sumeet Sarao worked really hard for his character. Before shooting for the film, he did a lot of research and inclined himself more and more into the character. He said that name and fame is one part of a player’s life. He also has a lot of challenges in his real life.
Producer Surinderjeet Singh Sarao predicted that both cinema and sports lovers will go and watch this film. Punjabi cinema needs a new direction at the moment and we are trying hard for it with this film.
Jaggi Singh, Santokh Singh, Onkar Singh and Vivek Kar have composed the music of the film. Kumaar, Santokh Singh, Simranjit S Hundal and Rajveer Bawa have penned down the lyrics. Meet Brothers, Jaggi Singh, Sonu Kakkar, Santokh Singh, Neha Kakkar, Mohd. Irfan, Shahid Malya and Sordee Boram have lend their voices to the melodious songs. Lollypop has choreographed the songs and Neelabh Kaul is the man behind the cinematography.
