Shakira to jig in B-town film

Pop diva Shakira is all set to enter the Indian music scene. She has reportedly been roped in by producer Surya Pratap to croon in his film tentatively titled The Final Call.

If all goes well, the Hips don’t lie singer will soon be shaking a leg in an Indian film.

“Things have been almost finalised but we are still waiting for the confirmation on paper. The process is taking time since a lot of legalities are involved,” says Pratap, who has been involved with several south Indian films.

Punjabi singer-composer Daler Mehndi will compose the energetic number in English and Punjabi.

“I am naturally very excited about it. It has to be a number which does justice to Shakira as well as to my USP as a singer. It’s a huge responsibility but I hope to match up to the expectations,” says Mehndi.

Rumours say Shakira’s number will be recorded in the US, followed by a music video shoot in Los Angeles. Actor Sanjay Dutt has, according to reports, been approached to play the protagonist in the film.

“Sanjay has liked the script but let’s see if he gives his nod. The film basically deals with the emotional bonding between a father and son,” says Pratap, who has also written the script of the film.

It is believed actor Wilson Tong, who has worked in films such as The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, The Treasure Hunters and Snake Deadly Act, will oversee the cinematography and action in the film.

“It’s a dream film for me and I am working hard to complete it with my choice of actors and stars. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I’ll get the actors of my choice,” says Pratap.

Bollywood has recently attracted several big names from around the world.

Not long ago, Miss UK Universe 2008 Lisa Lazarus came to Mumbai to shoot for the Salman Khan-starrer Veer, followed by Mexican beauty Barbara Mori who stars in Anurag Basu’s Hrithik Roshan-starrer Kites. Baywatch babe Carmen Electra will also reportedly groove with Kareena Kapoor and Akshay Kumar in Sajid Nadiadwala-produced Kambakht Ishq. The film also stars Denise Richards, Brandon Routh and Sylvester Stallone.

“It’s great to know our film industry is drawing such big names. It means our work is being noticed,” says Kareena, who has reportedly taught a few dance steps to Electra

Source: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/index.php