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Bollywood goes to Berbice: Kumar Gaurav and film crew arrives.
The movie "Guiana 1838" is definitely in the making now that Indian film star, Kumar Gaurav and a crew arrived in Guyana yesterday morning.

Indian film star, Kumar Gaurav and Shalini Singh in the compound of State House yesterday morning after meeting with President Bharrat Jagdeo. Singh will also be apart of "Guiana 1838 (2004)".

Gaurav, who is known as the `Chocolate Hero' of the eighties, appeared to be very calm despite a hectic schedule of making three films before August. Gaurav, who is from Bombay, India is now headed for Berbice for the continuation of the feature film, "Guiana 1838 (2004)".

According to the director and the producer, Rohit Jagessar, the film will focus on the abolition of slavery and the arrival of Indians in Guyana during the 19th century. Gaurav said that the atmosphere in Guyana is very good so far and he is excited to be here. He spoke to Stabroek News briefly yesterday morning after his meeting with President Bharrat Jagdeo.

Gaurav has been acting for over 20 years now and so far he has played parts in 35 movies, his favourite being "Naam (1986)". Gaurav will be in Guyana for the next six weeks. Some 150 persons from Guyana will be acting in the movie and the entire film will have a total of 365 actors and actresses from England, the US and India. Bollywood star, Aarti Bathija is also in the film.

Kumar Gaurav is the son of Rajendra Kumar. He is also the star of Bollywood blockbusters, "Love Story (1981)" and "Teri Kasam (1982)". Filming in Guyana will be completed on April 30 and then the cast will go to England to finish. Gaurav is married and the father of two children. To upcoming actors and actress, Gaurav advised that "you should work hard, get into the character and believe in yourself".

Post: March 12th 2004

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