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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.

17th March 2007

Some scenes could be shot in Melbourne 1 reply

According to the Melbourne newspaper, the Herald Sun some scenes of the movie Shantaram could be shot there.

Director Mira Nair told the Herald Sun yesterday she was coming to Melbourne for research and to determine whether scenes would be shot here.

Ms Nair said the script would cover Roberts’ Melbourne years. “I hope (to shoot there) but it’s too early to tell,” she said.

One Response to “Some scenes could be shot in Melbourne”

  1. Kristen says:
    December 24th, 2007 at 1:05 am

    if any dates are confirmed for shooting in Melbourne, it would be much appreciated.

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