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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.

12th June 2006

Weirs quits Shantaram movie

Award winning director, Peter Weir who was to direct the movie Shantaram, has quit the project.

It is still not exactly clear as to why he quit, but according to sources, he was having problems working with Johnny Depp.

Depp is set to star and produce the movie.

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