Hollywood stars in Bollywood

Uma Thurman will act in Vishal Bhardwaj's next film. Now, this is a crossover film in the real sense of the term. Ronnie Screwvala is all set to make a film that will have Kill Bill actress Uma Thurman in the lead. And who will play the hero opposite her? None other than Hrithik Roshan!

Vishal Bhardwaj will direct this Hollywood-meets-Bollywood project. The film is set in 1943 Burma during the Second World War when Indian soldiers were fighting for the British against Japan. Apparently, Uma has already been approached for the role and is thinking about the project. Says our source, "While the initial moves have been made, the cast is yet to be finalised." While Vishal will be directing the project, the film will be co-written by Vishal and writer-director Matthew Robbins (Batteries Not Included). A number of international technicians will also be involved in this film. "Yes, Vishal is doing this movie, though he is yet to start work on it. The cast is also being finalised," reveals Vishal's publicist Poonam Sahai. However, Ronnie is at pains to keep this project under wraps as of now. "Yes, we are doing a movie with Vishal. But that is all I can say as of now. A lot of things need to be finalised before we make public announcement," says producer Siddarth Roy Kapoor.