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Armless Cricketer's Biopic Set for Global Release
19 May
Summary
- Biopic 'Unarmed Soldier' to chronicle armless cricketer Amir Lone's life.
- India and Canada sign co-production treaty for the inspirational film.
- Lone captained the Jammu and Kashmir para-cricket team.
A significant international film collaboration is underway to bring the life of Amir Hussain Lone, an extraordinary armless cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir, to audiences worldwide. Producers from India and Canada have officially signed a letter of intent for a treaty co-production, with the film to be titled 'Unarmed Soldier.'
Directed by Nishil Sheth, the project is structured as an official co-production under the India-Canada audio-visual co-production treaty. This collaboration aims for wide distribution across theatrical, streaming, and television platforms globally.
Lone's journey began after losing both arms in an accident at the age of eight. Displaying incredible determination, he learned to play cricket using his legs, mastering batting and bowling techniques. His perseverance led him to captain the Jammu and Kashmir para-cricket team.
The Canadian team includes decorated U.S. military veteran Keith L. Craig, who has extensive experience in motion picture distribution, alongside Patricia Bebia, Marie Ange Barbancourt, and producer Vronsky Belizaire. They emphasize the film's universal theme of human resilience.
Indian partners Manjusha and Sachin Paithankar of Aarambh Productions, and Sameer Dixit and Rishikesh Bhirangi of Pickle Entertainment, with Yogesh Karikurve as creative producer, are excited about this venture. They view 'Unarmed Soldier' as a motivating story for challenging times, marking Pickle Entertainment's debut in international productions.
