This is from an interview with Mira Nair, this is the part that pertains to Shantaram. To read the entire article click here.


What about Shantaram and Gangsta MD?

I am deeply immersed in Shantaram now. Eric Roth, the scriptwriter, and me plan to wrap up the script and start the production plan by June. Shooting begins in November and will continue till March. Amitabh Bachchan as Kader Bhai, and Johnny Depp as Shantaram should be incredible to watch.

As for Gangsta MD, it's my Afro-American remake of Munnabhai MBBS. Since I will be busy with Shantaram for two years, we are looking for a new director. However, I plan to produce the film and 20th Century Fox is interested. So that one too is pretty much on.

Johnny Depp as Shantaram should be incredible to watch.Shooting begins in November and will continue till March.

"incredible to watch" -- what an understatement.

Wow, talk about busy, busy. I'm glad things are keeping pretty much on schedule.

This is going to be an awesome movie. Anticipation plus!

Thanks, Karen, for posting. woohoo

Holly

You're welcome!