MUMBAI: Los Angeles-based Shoreline Entertainment has picked up the overseas distribution rights of Yash Raj Films‘ Ishaqzaade. This was done at the recently held Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

The film is a story about two people born to hate but destined to love. Rising from the ashes of hooliganism and small town clan wars, this is a love story of a passion ignited by hatred.

Commenting on the acquisition, Shoreline Entertainment‘s CEO Morris Ruskin said, "Of all the films produced in India, this one really stands out and appeals to a worldwide audience. We are very excited to present it to the rest of the world."

Commented Yash Raj Films‘ Head of International Operations, Avtar Panesar,"TIFF was the perfect platform for us to showcase this film which started off as a small film in India but notched up a box office of $10 million. We are thrilled about our signing with Shoreline to take the film to and beyond the diaspora!"

With this development, worldwide fans needn‘t wait any longer to follow the story of the Ishaqzaade‘s as their turbulent journey unfolds in the often unrealistic and daunting political confines of rural India.

Directed and written by Habib Faisal and produced by Aditya Chopra, Ishaqzaade stars debutant Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra in lead roles. The film released on 11 May 11 in India to rave reviews by critics and audiences alike.