Main attraction: Main Hoon Na is being termed a typical 1970s Bollywood movie. But there is more to the multi-million dollar production. Freezing shots with a 120-camera set-up backed by a 3D storyboard is something that has never been attempted in Indian film production. Ritesh Gupta finds out more.(special effects)

A complete commercial masala formula Hindi movie. This is how recent Bollywood release Main Hoon Na (I Am Here) is being labelled by its director, Farah Khan, herself.

The movie, featuring a coterie of leading stars including Shahrukh Khan and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen, a full line-up of songs, and a compelling mix of action, drama, and humour, is a throwback to the Bollywood of yesteryear.

With an estimated budget of US$5.6 million, the larger-than-life personality of Shahrukh, and high expectations of the maiden directorial project of renowned choreographer Khan, ...

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