IN an unprecedented manner for a Bollywood title, Aamir Khan starrer Ghajini will add a further 22 countries to its huge India release pattern on Christmas day.

Written and directed by acclaimed A.R. Murugadoss and orchestrated by BIG Pictures, the widely anticipated remake will premiere in over 300 cinemas across the UAE, US, Canada, UK and will also open simultaneously in Norway, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore.

The original Tamil language film was a box office and critical success, garnering the best actress award for Asin Thottumkal at the South India Filmfare Awards.

Ghajini also features amazing new music from Golden Globe nominee and Andrew Lloyd Webber collaborator A.R. Rahman, with lyrics by Prasoon Joshi.

Said Jawahar Sharma, CEO, International Distribution, BIG Pictures: "There has been a very high response from exhibitors to Ghajini, with keen anticipation from the media and public alike.

"Aamir Khan has been off the screen for almost a year and his fan base cannot wait, having already pushed the soundtrack up on the charts" .

Producers Madhu Mantena and Tagore Madhu' added: "Ghajini is by far the most awaited film of 2008. With the storyline revolving around short term memory loss, with all the excitement and intrigue imaginable, we are hopeful of meeting the audiences’ expectation this holiday season.

"We are confident of the team at BIG Pictures and have completely backed their vision for promoting the film overseas."

A Geetha Arts production, Ghajini is a remake of the South Indian (Tamil language) film with the same title, also directed by A.R. Murugadoss. Starring with Aamir Khan are Asin Thottumkal, Jiah Khan, Mohit Ahlawat and Riyaz Khan.

For more information on the film log on to www.rememberghajini.com