The man who raised the money for the controversial feature film The Killing of John Lennon is hoping to shoot his next movie in Bradford – his home town for 16 years.

Producer Rakha Singh is looking for investors for his latest project, Soldier, Soldier, the story of a Bradford Muslim soldier, Maz, who loses his legs and his best friend while on patrol in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Back home, hostility to one of their own serving in Afghanistan is balanced by the support Maz gets from Aisha, his fiancee, who defies her father to support Maz’s efforts to rehabilitate.

Mr Singh said: “This is a powerful story which has global appeal. It is to be directed by David Blair and stars Ace Bhatti, who was recently in EastEnders, and George Galloway will have a small part. He has read the outline and agreed to be in the film.”

Mr Singh added: “I was brought up in Bradford and went to school there. I’ve always wanted to make a film there – terrific locations and landscape, perfect for this film.

“I’m looking for a group of investors who share our vision. This is a low-budget film, about the same as an hour of TV drama.

“David Blair is a very talented director who is going to deliver something exceptional. We have a strong team in place to make a truly remarkable film.”