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The cast also includes Oscar-winner Emma Thompson , Pakistani star Sajal Aly , Indian veteran Shabana Azmi , Asim Chaudhry , Mim Shaikh , Jeff Mirza , Iman Boujelouah , Mariam Haque and Sindhu Vee .
The film follows documentary filmmaker Zoe , for whom swiping right to find Mr Right has only delivered bad dates and funny anecdotes, much to her opinionated mother Cath’s dismay. For her childhood friend and neighbour Kazim , the answer is to follow his parents’ example and opt for an arranged marriage with a bright and beautiful bride from Pakistan.
British-Pakistani record producer, DJ, songwriter, and musician Naughty Boy collaborating on original recordings for the film’s soundtrack. Pakistan’s Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, a maestro of the Qawwali singing style, has recorded two songs for the soundtrack and will also appear in the film. The film is produced by Jemima Khan and her Instinct Productions with producer Nicky Kentish Barnes alongside Working Title Films’ Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan.
Studiocanal is fully financing and will release in their own territories — the U.K., France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand — and are selling the film worldwide.