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By Taran Adarsh, April 25, 2006 - 23:43 IST

Suneel Darshan is going global! He has decided to put up a stall at the famed Cannes Film Festival and showcase his

catalogue to the world market.

“A majority of my films have done remarkable business in Britain, South Africa, Gulf and Fiji. If the films can prove lucrative

business propositions in these countries, I am sure the rest of the world will embrace my cinema with equal enthusiasm. In

fact, the success of my last few films in the Overseas territory has propelled me to take my catalogue to Cannes and explore

territories that were hitherto unexplored by Hindi film-makers,” Suneel reveals.

Suneel’s critics strongly feel that his films tackle traditional Indian themes, for which he has received a fair amount of criticism

too. “Criticism doesn’t bother me. I am going to Cannes to promote my cinema. With the world slowly waking up to Bollywood,

I want to give them a taste of traditional Indian cinema. What’s the harm if I do so?” he asks.

After making a series of films with Akshay Kumar, Suneel is now promoting Bobby Deol in a big way. “You’ll agree that

Bobby’s market in the Overseas territory was quite low before BARSAAT and DOSTI. These two films changed Bobby’s

fortunes, so much so that a HUMKO TUMSE PYAAR HAI has also enjoyed a good run in U.K., faring much better than films

like FAMILY, ZINDA and even TAXI NO. 9211. Bobby’s work has also caught the attention of Aditya Chopra, who has also

signed him for one of his forthcoming films,” he states.

There’s talk that Suneel has once again roped in Bobby for his next venture, which will witness the actor portraying a negative

role. Co-starring in the film is the new kid on the block, Upen Patel. “I wouldn’t like to reveal much at this juncture since I am

keen to announce the film with a bang,” Suneel doesn’t deny the development. The film is expected to roll in June. Watch this

space!