“…Spellbinding, heartwarming, and yes, heartbreaking as well…”

PlanetBollywood.com

“A Bollywood musical romance that boasts extravagant sets and emotions.”

Amy Nicholson, BoxOffice.com

The Romantic Bollywood Musical from

Acclaimed Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali,

Starring International Sensation Salman Khan

SAAWARIYA

On DVD and Blu-ray™ High-Def May 6^th

Culver City, CA (February 25, 2008) – Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release the enchanting Bollywood love story Saawariya on DVD and Blu-Ray™ High-Def on May 6, 2008.  The lush, vibrant musical from acclaimed director Sanjay Leela Bhansali (Black, Devdas, Khamoshi: The Musical), starring musical sensation Salman Khan (Om Shanti Om, “Indian Idol”) will be available for the suggested retail price of $26.96 SLP (DVD) and $38.96 (Blu-ray™ High-Def) including a making-of featurette and footage from the theatrical premiere.

Saawariya is a timeless story of two young star-crossed lovers whose passions take them to the brink of self-destruction.  Based on Dostoevsky's short story “White Nights,” the tale centers on two lonely souls awaiting true love.  Raj (Ranbir Kapoor), a free-spirited artist, idealist and dreamer, feels at home in the world when he arrives in a quaint, picturesque town.  When he meets Sakina (Sonam Kapoor), a somber, shy and enigmatic girl desperately awaiting the return of her past love, he is instantly enamored.  As a tumultuous romance blossoms between Raj and Sakina, they are faced with tests of faith and commitment.  Sakina battles her newfound feelings for a man that is not her betrothed, and Raj must decide if he loves Sakina enough to set her free.  Above all, their story is a testament to the power of unconditional love and the delicate nature of the heart. 

BLU-RAY DISC™ and DVD DISC SPECIAL FEATURES:

·         “Making of the Music”

·         “Premiere Night”

DVD Release Date: 5/6/08

Blu-Ray™ Release Date: 5/6/08

Rated: PG

Color/Closed Captioned

Running Time: 142 minutes

Order Date: 4/3/08

DVD Catalog: 23967

BD Catalog: 24448

DVD SLP: $26.96

BD SLP: $38.96

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