Mahesh Bhatt: I have always supported peace and harmony between India and Pakistan

Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt is debuting in Punjabi films through a film themed on Indo-Pak friendship. Titled, Dushman the film brought Mahesh to Chandigarh to announce its launch. “I am rather pleased to be part of a Punjabi film, the subject of which is close to my heart. I have always supported peace and harmony between India and Pakistan,” said Bhatt who has been at the forefront of initiatives that attempt to bridge the India-Pak divide from time to time.READ: Indian cinema losing its Indianness: Mahesh BhattThe film also has on board another Bollywood personality, writer Shagufta Rafique, who has been associated with the Bhatts including for films like, Woh Lamhe, Awarapan, Murder-2, Raaz 3D, Jannat-2 and Aashiqui-2.Listen to the songs of Vishesh Films' moviesAs for the casting of actors, Dushman will have actors, musicians and singers from both the countries. The lead pair will be chosen from India and Pakistan auditions and the shooting will take place in Chandigarh, Lahore and Canada.The launch of the film was also marked by traditional Punjabi martial arts performances like gatka, and beats of the dhol. To add more pizzazz to this first of its kind venture in Punjabi industry, Bhatt was escorted by a group of bikers from the airport in Chandigarh to the venue of the press conference. He even rode pillion with one of the bikers en route.For latest Bollywood updates follow us on Twitter >>> @TOIEntertainFor the latest in Bollywood news, like us on Facebook >>> TOIEntertain WATCH: Khamoshiyan will be a franchise and is here to stay - TOI