"I wouldn't act in any film nor do anything that'll hurt someone else's sentiments and affect our friendship with Pakistan. Manipulative politicians have divided the people of the countries.

"We should try not to ignite the problem, but instead concentrate on friendship. Based on that, I decided to work in this film."

Pros: Decent star-cast, with Akshay, Bobby Deol, and Amitabh Bachchan, all looking credible in the promos.

The fact that it's suddenly touted as a 'brotherhood' film makes sure that Anil Sharma's otherwise tiresome jingoism should be tamed down considerably.

Cons: Who in the world gives Bobby Deol a double role?

Also, in all likelihood, propaganda patriotism might be replaced by maudlin melodrama.