US Visa Problems For ´Laden´ Pradhuman, May Miss New York´s Friar Festival

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Pradhuman Singh who played the controversial yet lovable and funny character of 'Laden' in the movie is upset about the fact that he will not be able to make it for the screening in the festival due to Visa issues. However, he is happy and elated about the fact that this movie is out to rock the audiences in America now and even if he cannot be there to see the audiences reaction to the film but Abhishek Sharma (director) and Ali Zafar will be there.

The Friars Club is something of an institution since its founding in 1904, and its membership has included entertainment icons from the Marx Brothers, Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball to Billy Crystal and Jerry Seinfeld. The club is famous for its annual 'roasts' of iconic celebrities. This year Samuel Jackson will 'roast' Quentin Tarantino at the festival. In addition, a lifetime achievement award will be presented to Jerry Lewis.

Their annual film festival boasts of the funniest films from Sundance and other festivals. It is an honour that an Indian comedy will open the festival this year and it is a rare achievement for Indian cinema in general. With all eyes on the opening film, the press turnout is expected to be huge. Both director Abhishek Sharma will attend the event. With support from the members of the iconic Friars Comedy Club who knows where 'Tere Bin Laden' will go next!

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