Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS): Mozez Singh’s musical drama “Zubaan” will be the opening film of the 20th Busan International Film Festival which is to be held in South Korea between October 1 and 10.

Amongst the biggest film festivals of Asia, Busan International Film Festival will, for the first time, have a Bollywood musical opening the fest.

The screening will also be the world premiere of the drama which also features the “Masaan” actor Vicky Kaushal and actress-singer Sarah Jane Dias.

“It is the ultimate honor for 'Zubaan' to have its world premiere as the opening film for the Busan International Film Festival. For me this film is a passion project and the fact that it has been selected for this momentous occasion makes me believe that we did something right, and I am eagerly looking forward to sharing what promises to be a terrific experience with my cast and my producers,” Singh said in a statement.

Singh is also thrilled over the fact that his debut venture will open up opportunities for Bollywood in eastern markets and he along with the lead cast and the films producers will be attending the world Premiere.

Produced by Guneet Monga and Shaan Vyas of Sikhya Entertainment and Metamozez Entertainment, “Zubaan” is a story of a young man who has a fear of music and is set in Punjab and Delhi.