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After 30 years of war and Taliban rule, pop Idol has come to Afghanistan. Millions are watching the TV series `Afghan Star' and voting for their favorite singers by mobile phone. For many this is their first encounter with democracy. This timely film follows the dramatic stories of four contestants as they risk all to become the nation's favorite singer. But will they attain the freedom they hope for in this vulnerable and traditional nation?
Original Release
03/27/2009
US Release
06/26/2009
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Rafi Naabzada | Himself / Self |
| Lima Sahar | Herself (as Lema Sahar) / Self |
| Hameed Sakhizada | Self |
| Setara Hussainzada | Herself / Self |
| Daoud Sediqi | Self |
| Massoud Sanjer | Self |
| Habib Amiri | Himself / Self |
| Tahir Shaqi | Self |
| Fazl Hadi Shinwari | Self |
Directors
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Rafi Naabzada | Himself / Self |
| Lima Sahar | Herself (as Lema Sahar) / Self |
| Hameed Sakhizada | Self |
| Setara Hussainzada | Herself / Self |
| Daoud Sediqi | Self |
| Massoud Sanjer | Self |
| Habib Amiri | Himself / Self |
| Tahir Shaqi | Self |
| Fazl Hadi Shinwari | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Martin Herring | Executive Producer |
| Mike Lerner | Executive Producer |
| Jahid Mohseni | Executive Producer |
| Saad Mohseni | Executive Producer |
| Havana Marking | Producer |
| Maxyne Franklin | Producer |
| Sandra Whipham | Producer |
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