Bollywood
Rao 'directs first Indian Jesus film'
Published Wednesday, Sep 1 2010, 10:59 BST | By Will Astbury
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao has revealed that he is making the first Bollywood movie about the childhood of Jesus.
The director claimed that the film willl be narrated in four different languages and will be aimed at international audiences.
"While the movie has special significance for Christians, it is intended for a global audience," Rao told The Daily Telegraph.
Producer Konda Krishnam Raju added: "This is the first presentation of this type in Bollywood history."
The filmmakers have apparently been given a budget of $30 million (£19.5 million) to make the movie.
The director claimed that the film willl be narrated in four different languages and will be aimed at international audiences.
"While the movie has special significance for Christians, it is intended for a global audience," Rao told The Daily Telegraph.
Producer Konda Krishnam Raju added: "This is the first presentation of this type in Bollywood history."
The filmmakers have apparently been given a budget of $30 million (£19.5 million) to make the movie.
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