Virsa () is an Indo-Pakistani Punjabi-language film revolving around social and cultural values. Most of the films cast and crew were from India. It was directed by Pankaj Batra, with a budget of 40 million rupees. The film was shot all over Australia. The film stars Pakistani actors Noman Ijaz and Mehreen Raheel, Indian actors Gulshan Grover, Arya Babbar, Kanwaljeet Singh, Aparna Sharma, Aishveryaa Nidhi, Pankaj Batra and Australian actor Andrew Duvall (NIDA Graduate). Virsa Post Production took place in Pixion Studio. The music is by Jawad Ahmad, with R.A. Krishna as its cinematographer and choreography by Seema Desai and Jasmin Oza. The film was released on 7 May 2010. The film's music director Jawad Ahmad was able to convince the Government of Pakistan's relevant authorities to waive off the 65 per cent entertainment tax on this Indo-Pak joint venture film. Plot Virsa is the story of Nawaz Ali and Ranvir Singh Grewal and their families. Nawaz Ali hails from Lahore in Pakistan and Ranvir Singh Grewal belongs to a village, Jakopur, in Punjab, India. About 20 years ago, both of them migrated to Sydney, Australia, in search of work, where they met and became the best of friends. Gradually, their hard work paid off. Ranvir opened an Indian restaurant, which became a runaway success. Nawaz Ali opened a shop opposite Ranvir's restaurant. It did well and he could manage to lead a comfortable life but he was not as successful as Ranvir. Nawaz Ali was very grounded in his culture and values and this helped him to remain level-headed and not get carried away by the comforts of life in Australia. He never lost sight of what was morally and ethically right and stood by his Asian values. On the other hand, Ranvir got carried away by his success. He felt that he was superior to the other Indians and Asians who were not as successful. He found merit in all things associated with the white folks – their lifestyle, their values and culture, their behaviour and mannerisms – and looked down upon his Indian upbringing and values. He had no more use for ethics and morality. He became very conscious of his money, status and reputation. The difference in outlook and behaviour drive the two friends apart until they reach a point where Ranvir stops talking to Nawaz. However, Nawaz still cares for his friend and tries to