Ghulam Ali to launch film music in Delhi, makers want security

With the Mumbai event being cancelled due to opposition from Shiv Sena, Suhaib Ilyasi is now launching the music of his film "Ghar Wapsi" in the national capital and has sought security for Pakistani ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali, who will attend the event.
Ali, who has made an acting debut with this film, has also lent his voice to a patriotic song in the movie.
The music launch is scheduled for April 4.
In a letter to the Commissioner of Delhi Police dated March 16, Illyasi has requested for police security.
"The music of Ghar Wapsi which was scheduled to be released last month in Mumbai was postponed due to Mumbai Police and Maharashtra government's inability to assure a security cover to Ghulam Ali," Ilyasi told a press conference here.

"Sanjay Raut of the Shiv Sena was very categoric when he said that he would not allow Ghulam Ali saab on Indian soil and would oppose it. Shiv Sena has a certain strength in the capital and we want to ensure that Ghulam Ali saab is safe and secure," said Ilyasi.
While condemning Shiv Sena's stand, he claimed that "a legend like Ghulam Ali saab should not be dragged into controversies and should not be made a scapegoat to petty politics between Shiv Sena and BJP."
The film, which is in its final phase, is set for release this summer and stars Farida Jalal, Zarina Wahab, Alok Nath, Reema Lagoo, Deepak Tijori, Srishti Goutam and Harsh Nagar.