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Bollywood movie to shoot in China

Hong Kong, Aug. 23 (AP): Bollywood is coming to China.

Hollywood studio Warner Bros. said on Thursday it is backing the Hindi-language movie ``Made in China,'' the first Indian film to be shot on location in China.

``Made in China'' features Akshay Kumar as Sidhu, a Mumbai cook who is mistaken as a kung fu hero, Warner Bros. said in a statement. The movie also stars Deepika Padukone.

Nikhil Advani will direct, working with Ramesh Sippy Productions.

Advani is known for his musicals ``Salaam-E-Ishq'' and ``Kal Ho Na Ho'' while Sippy's directing credits include ``Sholay''.

Warner Bros. said shooting is scheduled to start in January 2008.

The budget for ``Made in China'' wasn't immediately clear. It also wasn't clear if the movie involves any Chinese investment, where in China it will be shot or if any Chinese actors will be cast.

Warner Bros. did not immediately respond to e-mail questions.

The company said it holds the movie's worldwide distribution rights.

Bollywood refers to the Mumbai-based Hindi-language movie industry that churns out about 200 films a year - most of them musicals that follow a 'happily-ever-after' formula.

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