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Within 12 months of being signed to Mumbai Rouge and Rishi Rich Productions Abbas Hasan lands his first film role as the lead actor in an Indian film about cricket. And Already building quite fan follwoing in india

This is a film about the power of love, friendship and humanity, told through sport and set across man-made borders and boundaries. Abbas Hasan plays the role of Yaseen Mubarak, a Pakistani cricketer who travels to India to reconnect with his roots in his father's native land while coaching an Indian cricket team. The journey takes on a deeper meaning as his past meets his present; relationships and the rules of the game come to the test.

The film sparked controversy in international news as it was meant to star the Pakistani cricket player Mohammad Asif, ex-boyfriend of Pakistani actress Veena Malik. However he was dropped from the film following match-fixing allegations.

The story was covered everywhere from BBC News, Daily Mail and other mainstream papers across the UK, India and Pakistan.

The film is due to be released in April 2011 in Malayalam, Hindi/Urdu and Tamil and stars and also stars Indian cricketers including Syed Kirmani, Kapil Dev and Robin Singh. The film soundtrack and accompanying videos will be released in mid February 2011.

Filming is taking place in various locations throughout Kerela from the 20thJan till 15th March

Talking about his involvement in the film Abbas states

I feel honoured that they picked me as the lead role for this film, but it has been hard work with early shoots starting at 6am till 10pm everyday can take its toll especially travelling to different  locations throughout the eve, but without a doubt is an amazing experience am so grateful  for.

Mumbai Rouge successfully negotiated the lead role for Abbas Hasan after the controversy started with Mohammed Asif regarding match fixing.

Abbas will be back in the UK at the end of March and back into the studio with Rishi to finish of his album.