'Barfi!' selected for Busan fest (Movie Snippets)( With Image)

Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Director Anurag Basu's forthcoming film "Barfi!" has been selected for the 17th edition of Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).

Co-produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapoor, the film revolves around a fun loving deaf-mute boy (Ranbir Kapoor) and an autistic girl, played by Priyanka Chopra.

"There is another good news today for 'Barfi!' team and fans, we got selected for Busan film festival!! Thanks UTV," Basu tweeted.

The 10-day film festival, that is considered one of the significant events in Asia, starts Oct 4 at the Busan Cinema Center.

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Priety Zinta's 'Ishkq In Paris' wraps up

Actress Priety Zinta is happy that her debut production "Ishkq In Paris" is wrapped up and she thanked the cast and crew for their support.

"Finally we wrap 'Ishkq In Paris' shooting! Movie is finally over. Cannot believe it! Thank you everyone," tweeted the 37-year-old.

Directed by Prem Soni, who earlier worked with Preity Zinta in the Salman Khan-starrer "Main Aur Mrs. Khanna", "Ishkq In Paris" also features Arjun Rampal and French actress Isabelle Adjani.

The movie will also see TV actor Gaurav Chanana in a pivotal role.

The film releases Oct 5.