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[Andy]

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/Shantaram_is_definitely_on_Mira/articleshow/2625914.cms

There are reports that your other ambitious project, Shantaram , with Johnny Depp and Amitabh Bachchan, has been shelved. What happened?
It’s all untrue and I found it funny when reports said the film has been shelved because we couldn’t afford Johnny Depp. In fact, it was Johnny who came to me suggesting we make a film together and he’s the actual producer of the film. So, Shantaram is definitely on, but it’s on-hold at moment because of the on-going writers’ strike in Hollywood. We were supposed to get going on February 2, but now I guess it’ll take some more time to get started.

A lot of fans are excited about Shantaram , so can you tell us more about the project?
Yeah, a lot of people have been pleased with the idea of seeing two mega stars together on screen. So now, in spite of all the problems, we’ve doubly resolved that no matter what, Shantaram will hit celluloid. Johnny will be playing Shantaram, who goes on to become an extra in Bollywood. We’re also making him do a Hindi number in the film, because Johnny has an amazing singing voice. There’s also an item song. Let me also clarify that Amitabh is still very committed to the film. We’ll be shooting the film in India and New Mexico.


Your opinions??

[Infernal Lubber]

New Mexico will serve as Afghanistan, I imagine? I can't see it passing for the countryside of Maharashtra, but what do I know?

Too bad about that damn writers' strike. Hire some scabs! Or better yet, who cares about Hollywood writers? Who needs 'em? Isn't the writing already done? But there are probably aspects I'm not considering.

Sounds as if they plan on playing up Lin's Bollywood involvement a bit more than he did. He served as an extra, did he not, on a film or two? Singing and dancing - I don't remember any mention of that. But on the other hand...why not? It could work and be a lot of fun.
Bring it on, I say!

[KatieJ]

 

Well at first I was thinking this was a totally idiotic idea. However after reading what Joe says I'm more towards thinking it could be fun. Afterall, it is about India. So why not inculde a little dance and sing. So long as it's a Hindi song and it's done in the correct manner I see no problem with it. Originally, I was thinking OMG it'll be like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 

 

[purplefish]

i guess we will get a preview in sweeney todd lol cant wait to see it