Review of Afghan Star (2008) by Abhishek T — 04 Apr 2010

Fantastic doc. Afghanistan's answer to American Idol.

This review of Afghan Star (2008) was written by Abhishek T on 04 Apr 2010.

Afghan Star has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kathy C (98) on 04 Apr 2010

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More reasons to hate those savage, mentally retarded Taliban bastards, or indeed any believers in a faith that condones the subjugation of…

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