MUMBAI: UTV Motion Pictures has sold the German rights of Aamir Khan Productions‘ Dhobi Ghat to German distributor Rapid Eye Movies at the ongoing Berlin Film Festival.

The deal includes theatrical distribution rights, home video and free TV rights.

The film will be released theatrically in Germany later this year.

Said UTV Senior Vice President, International Distribution & Syndication Amrita Pandey, "Dhobi Ghat is a special film and we are pleased to announce that the film will now be seen by German audiences. We are happy to join hands with Rapid Eye Movies who is the ideal partner for this film."

Dhobi Ghat is the story of four people from very different backgrounds, whose worlds intersect and leave them forever altered. As they find themselves drawn into compelling relationships, the city finds its way into the crevices of their lives, separating them even as it brings them closer.

Said Stephan Holl of Rapid Eye Movies, "We are excited to work with Kiran Rao who has made a beautiful and touching film about life in Mumbai and we believe it will touch the hearts of German audiences. It is truly a pleasure to work with Aamir Khan Productions and UTV Motion Pictures. We are thrilled to introduce Dhobi Ghat (Mumbai Diaries) to German audiences."

Khan is attending the Berlin Film Festival as a jury member.