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Shantaram is a novel of epic proportions written by Gregory David Roberts. It tells the story of his break from a Melbourne prison in Australia and escape to New Zealand followed by India where much of the novel is set. In India he lives in the slums of Bombay and opens a medal clinic. After a harrowing experience of getting caught and spending time in an Indian prison he becomes involved with the local mafia.

30th September 2007

Johnny Depp to visit Mumbai 3 replies

Johnny Depp will be visiting Mumbai soon on an “acclimatisation tour “. Author Gregory Roberts will also be making an appearance at the bar he made famous “Leopolds”.

“The official date for the start of the movie version of ‘Shantaram’, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Johnny Depp has been set for January 19, 2008,” Roberts said.

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3 Responses to “Johnny Depp to visit Mumbai”

  1. Daylin says:
    November 23rd, 2007 at 10:58 am

    It is good to know that Johnny Depp will act in Shantaram. He is the right man for giving life to this series. I`m from Central America and I would like that you plan a project in this region (in Guatemala you can record scenes of the great mayan culture).

  2. Liam Jones says:
    March 20th, 2008 at 5:17 pm

    You have got to be kidding. This is a very great book, one of the best, because it deals with deep issues and and is a true story. As an Aussie / Kiwi it touches that part of us not covered in many books at all. That crazy, giving, flawed, brave, fight all, but honest character of the Antipodeans. And does so in depth. It cannot be played well by someone like Depp. Hes too into Depp. Hes also not tough. He cannot be imagined in fight scenes with big men, gouging out eyes. He will bring in Crazy Jack Sparrow to bulk it out looking to expand the genuine good Aussie crazy into Depp crazy. Pirates of the Caribbean does Bombay. No I wont see this film even though its based on my favourite book. What a crying shame.

  3. edwina says:
    May 11th, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    Liam.. I totally agree with you. Depp should NOT be part of Shantaram Movie…. if this is going to be the case, I personally think it will be such a big disappointment.

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