Time and again one has heard actors make animated statements like - 'Working in the film was like being in a picnic'. Thankfully, WELL DONE ABBA is turning out to be one film where actors are refraining from saying that. Instead, people associated with this Shyam Benegal film have gone on record to state that being with the veteran director on sets meant a lot of learning and enhancement in one's craft.

Fascinated by the experience of working with Shyam Benegal, Minissha Lamba comments, ''I had to be quite alert and focused right through the shoot of this political satire. WELL DONE ABBA is told in a very simple fun light hearted way. In any case, cinema is the reflection of society and in the same mould, this film too is quite tongue in cheek.''

With Boman Irani in the central role, the film also stars Sameer Dattani (as Minissha's love interest), Ravi Kishan, Ila Arun, Salim Ghouse, Sonali Kulkarni, Rajit Kapoor, Yashpal Sharma and Ravi Jhankal.

"With such an ensemble cast in the film, you have to be on your toes all the time. There were some scenes in particular which were quite challenging and I didn't really know where I was and what was I doing. But as I said, Shyam sir gets it going for his actors at the end of the day. I can only say that working in WELL DONE ABBA was an educative trip for me and I only came back a little more well versed in cinema", says Minissha in awe.

A BIG Pictures production, the film has lyrics by Swanand Kirkire, Ila Arun and Ashok Mishra with music by Shantanu Moitra. Earlier titled ABBA KA KUAN, this Shyam Benegal directed film is releasing all over this Friday, i.e. 26th March 2010.

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Shyam Benegal's 'Well Done Abba' is all set to release Friday on 370 screens across 13 countries.

Produced by Reliance BIG Pictures, the Boman Irani and Minissha Lamba-starrer will be released in India, UAE, US, Canada, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Kenya and Ghana.

The star cast of the movie will visit Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Pune and Nagpur to promote the film, according to a statement released Tuesday.

'Well Done Abba' is a lighthearted comedy film that tells the story of a Mumbai-based driver Armaan Ali (Boman Irani), who goes on leave to find a match for his teenage daughter Muskan (Minissha Lamba).

When he returns to work after three months, his employer wants to sack him. However, Armaan Ali has a story to tell about a government scheme he avails to dig a well in his agricultural patch. Things spiral out of control so much so that the government is about to collapse.

'Well Done Abba' also stars Ila Arun, Sonali Kulkarni, Ravi Kishen, Rajit Kapur, Ravi Jhankal and Yashpal Sharma.

The music has been composed by Shantanu Moitra and lyrics by Ashok Mishra, Swanand Kirkire and Ila Arun.

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Synopsis :

Well Done Abba is the story of Armaan Ali, a driver working for a Senior Executive in Mumbai, who goes on leave. He wants to find a match for his teenage daughter, who stays with his brother Rehman Ali and his wife Salma. When Armaan returns to work after 3 months his young employer wants to sack him. But Armaan Ali has a story to tell. The story he tells is a humorous and often hilarious account of the events and happenings that delayed him from returning after a month. He avails a government scheme to dig a well in his agricultural patch. Things spiral out of control so much so that the Government is about to collapse! The question remains, how true is this compelling story!

Cast

Cast:

Boman Irani, Minissha Lamba, Sammir Dattani, Sonali Kulkarni, Ravi Kishan, Ila Arun, Salim Ghouse, Rajit Kapoor, Yashpal Sharma, Ravi Jhankal, Rahul Singh

Crew

Costume Designer:

Pia Benegal

Sound Designer:

Hitendra Ghosh

Director:

Shyam Benegal

Producer:

Big Pictures

Banner:

Big Pictures

Music

Music Director:

Shantanu Moitra

Lyricist:

Ila Arun, Swanand Kirkire, Ashok Mishra

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Living legend Shyam Benegal's next, WELL DONE ABBA, has been in the news more because of lead actress Minissha Lamba's image change from her sexy avatar in KIDNAP to a non glamorous, Muslim girl, belonging to a rural background. However, the main protagonist and the lead actor, the mainstay of the film is the charismatic Boman Irani, who essays a double role in the film.

The audience simply fell in love with Boman's portrayal of a tough disciplinarian and educationist in 3 IDIOTS, despite the fact that the role had slight negative shades, his character Virus became a common name in all the households. And for all those who have relished his performance in 3 IDIOTS, there is more good news as they will not have to wait long for another class act by the master actor.

Those who have had the privilege of watching the screening of WELL DONE ABBA at the Dubai Film Festival have only good things to say about Boman. His performance in both the roles is absolutely top class and it is not surprising as WELL DONE ABBA is a Shyam Benegal film who has always been instrumental in extracting out the best from his actors, last time from Shreyas Talpade in WELCOME TO SAJJANPUR.

We wish Boman all the best and say, Well done Boman! We are certainly looking forward to the film which is all set to release on 26th March 2010!

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