Breakaway (2011)
A hockey enthusiast since 12 years of age, Toronto-based Rajvinder Singh, even went to the extent of trimming his hair, discarding his Pagri/turban, did not complete his education, incurred the wrath of his father, Darvesh, who wanted him to be involved in the family business as well as confirm and respect Sikh religion principles and values. Hoping to play professional hockey, Rajvinder, along with other fellow Sikh players, instead finds himself treated as the object of ridicule, referred to as a 'joker', by mainstream Caucasian players. Even his friends tease him and ask him to take up 'Guli Danda' and Kabaddi', while his father makes him work for Uncle Sammy as a truck driver. He is attracted to stunning law student Melissa Winters while her brother, Dan, offers to coach Rajvinder and his team. Unable to get themselves included in any team, they form their own...
Director:
Rob Lieberman
Writers:
Noel S Baker, Jeff Schechter, Matty Simmons, Vinay Virmani.
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Vinay Virmani as Rajvinder Singh |
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Camilla Belle as Melissa Winters |
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Rob Lowe as Dan Winters |
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Anupam Kher as Darvesh Singh |
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Russell Peters as Sonu Singh |
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Gurpreet Ghuggi as Uncle Sammy |
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Sakina Jaffrey as Livleen Singh |
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Noureen DeWulf as Reena Singh |
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Kashish Suri as Gurveer Singh |
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Pamela Sinha as Aunty Jasleen |
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Prem Singh as Deva Singh |
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Al Mukadam as Inderjit Singh |
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Ali Hassan as Nikku Singh |
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Rup Magon as Jassi Singh |
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Lee Romohr as Dave Murden |
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Judah Katz as Smitty |
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Charlie Wadhwa as Mr. Patel |
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Kabul Singh as Granthi |
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Liam Ruparell as Young Rajveer |
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Parminder Singh as Parminder Singh / Commentator |
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Amarinder Singh as Amar Singh / Commentator |
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Daniel DeSanto as Churchnick |
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Pamela Lajoie as National Anthem Singer |
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Meher Pavri as Tiya |
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Anoop Singh as Young Rajveer |
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Maahim Suri as Akshay's Son |
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Navi Dhanoa as Officer Diaz |
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Jamie Stephens as Jail Mate |
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Joe Bowen as Commentator |
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Ranjit Chowdhry as Mr. Patel Senior |
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Drake as Drake |
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Akshay Kumar as Akshay Kumar |
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Ludacris as Ludacris |
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Manjeet Singh Ral as |
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Jassi Sidhu as |
| Directing | Rob Lieberman | Director |
| Editing | Susan Shipton | Editor |
| Production | Akshay Kumar | Executive Producer |
| Crew | Brock Jolliffe | Special Effects |
| Writing | Vinay Virmani | Story |
| Writing | Noel S Baker | Screenplay |
| Writing | Jeff Schechter | Screenplay |
| Writing | Matty Simmons | Screenplay |
| Writing | Vinay Virmani | Screenplay |
| Production | Vinay Virmani | Producer |
| Production | Frank Siracusa | Producer |
| Production | Don Carmody | Producer |
| Production | André Rouleau | Executive Producer |
| Production | Clayton Peters | Executive Producer |
| Production | Russell Peters | Executive Producer |
| Production | Pauline Dhillon | Associate Producer |
| Production | Julie Lawrence | Associate Producer |
| Production | Andrea Raffaghello | Line Producer |
| Camera | Steve Danyluk | Director of Photography |
| Art | Phillip Barker | Production Design |
| Sound | Paul Intson | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Sandeep Chowta | Music Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Debra Hanson | Costume Design |
| Production | Deirdre Bowen | Casting Director |
| Crew | Danny Lima | Stunt Double |
