Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar along with his co-stars in Lucknow Central, launched a new song from the film at the Yerwada Central Jail with around 4,000 inmates in attendance. On the occasion of India’s Independence Day, the song was launched on Tuesday.
It turned out to be a special day not just for the inmates who got an opportunity to watch Farhan, also a singer, singing live for them, but also a heartwarming moment for the film’s team.
Director Ranjit Tiwari said: “Nothing could have been more apt than sharing the song with you people because the story of our film revolves around four inmates who have a dream of singing.”
It was interesting to watch how actors Inaamulhaq and Deepak Dobriyal played body percussion for the song, something that they learnt for the film.
The launch was also attended by actors Diana Penty, Ronit Roy, Rajesh Sharma, Ravi Kishan, along with the music directors Rochak Kohli and Arjuna Harjai. The higher authorities of the jail were a part of the event too.
Sharing a glimpse into the story of the film and their characters, the actors also urged all the inmates to never lose hope and continue dreaming.
Farhan said: “If you dream and walk towards it, it will come into reality one day. On the other hand, I also think that it is the responsibility of the society to accept you people as a normal citizens and give equal opportunity once you go out of the jail.”
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All the inmates were found clapping and cheering in response to the music and their performance.
Apart from an impromptu jamming session on the popular track Rock On!!, Farhan also recited poetry from the film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, followed by the song ‘Yaari from the film Wazir.
Keeping in mind the interest of the inmates, the jail authority said they will consider the idea of arranging a special screening of the film, which is releasing on September 15.