A new film loosely based around the terrorist bombings in London on July 7th will be released in the cinemas on 22nd August.

Directed by American-Indian filmmaker Jagmohan Mundhra, Shoot on Sight stars Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Greta Scacchi, Ralph Ineson and Laila Rouass.

When an innocent Muslim is killed by the London Police force in the wake of 7/7, Tariq Ali (Shah), a successful Muslim police officer, is asked to head up the internal investigation to hunt-down suspected suicide-bombers.

The investigation is clouded by allegations of racism and religious profiling in the Police force, as well as the ongoing threat of terrorism in the capital.

At the same time, Lahore-born Tariq - a British citizen married to an English woman with two children – has his loyalties questioned by colleagues in the force, despite his long service to Scotland Yard, as well as fellow Muslims, finding his inquiry hampered from all sides.

Producer Aron Govil said: “This film raises important questions about the climate of fear post 7/7 and the direct impact of that terrible day. While we are mindful that the families are still grieving, it is important to look at the climate within which Londoners now live and work and have been forced to deal with on an ongoing basis.”

“Everywhere, people of Asian appearance have borne the brunt of increased stopping and searching. Three years on, and at a time when Tarique Ghaffur’s situation is at the forefront of the London agenda, I think Londoners will find the film very insightful,” he added.

The director Jagmoham Mundhra was last seen making the film Provoked - based on the story of domestic abuse victim Kiranjit Ahluwalia, starring Aishwarya Rai.

The much hyped film did not live up to expectations however; it did poorly at cinemas and was panned by some critics.

A press junket for Shoot on Sight will take place on 22nd July in central London. Contact sheena@pagetbaker.com or farah@pagetbaker.com to attend.
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