'Chak De India' to premiere in London

Shah Rukh Khan ’s forthcoming film Chak De India will premiere in London on August 9.
The film, a Yash Raj banner presentation, is directed by Shimit Amin. SRK plays an aged hockey coach who trains a team of young feisty girls to win the world cup.
‘Chak De India’ will hit the theatres on August 10 this year. The movie will have its world premiere on August 9 at Somerset House in London. Shah Rukh, along with actress Vidya Malvade and other girls, will attend the premiere. Director Shimit Amin and producer Aditya Chopra will also be there.
A red carpet will be laid and a huge screen and surround sound system will reportedly be put in place at Somerset House for the film’s premiere. Around 2000 people are expected to attend the premiere.
The film’s premiere is one of the highlights of ‘India Now’, a three-month season starting July 17. ‘India Now’ celebrates the growing ties between India and London. It is also aimed at highlighting Indian culture and values in UK.
“It is a great honour for London to host this launch event for a film, which, like so many Bollywood blockbusters, will touch the hearts and minds of millions across the world,” Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London, has said in a press release.