Open (Shaznay Lewis album) from the liner notes of "Open". Open (Shaznay Lewis album) Open is the debut solo studio album by English recording artist Shaznay Lewis. It was Lewis' first solo album following the hiatus of her girl group All Saints. Released by London Records on July 19, 2004, it debuted and peaked at number 22 on the UK Albums Chart. The title "Open" was Shaznay's decision during the time she was recording in the studio because she was 'opened' to many new ideas at the time. It features two singles: "Never Felt Like This Before" and "You". Shaznay was reportedly set to
Bend It Like Beckham the role of Jess's mother, Mrs Bhamra, Chadha turned to Shaheen Khan, whom she had previously cast in "Bhaji on the Beach". Anupam Kher, a Bollywood actor, was cast as Mr Bhamra, Jess's father. Chadha worked with The Football Association and ended up casting actual players from a variety of school teams. "Bend It Like Beckham" was released theatrically on 12 April 2002 by Redbus Film Distribution. The film then received a limited theatrical release in the United States on 12 March 2003, by Fox Searchlight Pictures. When originally released in the United Kingdom, it topped the country's box office