'Lal Salaam' The movie

Everyone is aware of the fact that the Maoist have now joined mainstream politics and now they intend to take one step further (at least we would like to believe so) is that they are all geared to make a movie. According to information just received, this flick shall be titled 'Lal Salaam' and will be directed by Shivajee Lamichane.

As stated by the man himself, shuvamuhart of this movie was held today at the Academy Hall, Kamaladi. He elaborates, "This movie revolves around the struggle that the Maoist went through for the past 10 years. There will not be any typical hero as such in it or some melodrama to witness. Since this flick is based on real life tragedies and finally victory, it is going to be very different! The actors in this movie are the ones who had actually participated in real wars that the Maoists had initiated. Former brigade commander and a company commander will be seen in this movie and will portray incidents that occurred during the time of their right to speech." He also states that some of the actors however will be the professional artists. The names of the people who will be in this movie are Rajan Bam, Chhintan from the Maoist front and the professional actors involved are Ganesh Upreti, Sushil Pokharel and Chet Bahadur Singh among others. "Within ten days time, the entire crew of 'Lal Salam' is scheduled to leave for Baglung for the shoot. They will also be going to the Terai region and Jumla," informs Shivajee.

'Lal Salaam' will be presented by All Nepal Janasanskritik Mahasangh and will be produced by Chalchitra Ekai. Information has it that the movie will be released before the promulgation of the Constitutional Assembly. 'Lal Salam' is said to be completed at a whopping budget of one crore Nepali rupees.

Shivajee has so far produced four Kollywood movies. They are 'Kancha', 'Aago', 'Juni Bhari Lai' with the latest being 'Lal Salaam'. This particular movie is going to be his first flick as a director. He is the central member of All Nepal Janasanskritik Mahasangh and is the coordinator of Chalchitra Ekai and also the chairperson of Ganatantrik Chalchitra Karmi Morcha. Here's wishing luck to the 'Lal Salaam' crew!