/>THE GALA PREMIER OF Sarah Gavron's BRICK LANE AT ODEON WESTEND AT LEICESTER SQUARE WAS a resounding success. And the film's leading man can't get over his excitement.

Speaking from London Satish Kaushik says, "Last Friday was really a great day in my life. It was really exciting to be on the red carpet with cameras clicking and posing for pictures because one has been peeping over the barricades to have glimpse of some international star. But this time I was on the other side because of Brick Lane."

Satish also enjoyed the party before the premiere. "There was a pre- party for cast crew and the guests. Londons Mayor Ken Livingston graced the occasion."

After the premiere Satish was warmly applauded. "I got a long ovation after the film. They wouldn't stop clapping when we came on to the stage."

Earlier Satish was deeply disappointed when the Royal Premiere of Brick Lane was cancelled.

"But in hindsight the cancellation of the royal premier has actually benefited the film. It got huge coverage because of the cancellation news. They were fearing protests from some people from the Bangladeshi community but nothing happened. The film's publicity is already on London buses and everywhere."

Brick Lane opens worldwide on 16th November.