Depp Set for Adventure in 'Shantaram' (Reuters.com)
Johnny Depp will play the narrator in a film based on Gregory David Roberts' "Shantaram: A Novel," which is scheduled for publication next week. He will play the young Australian man who escapes from a prison Down Under and builds a new life in the slums of India before going to fight with insurgents in their struggle against the Russians in Afghanistan.
Roberts will adapt the book, which is set in the 1980s.
The novel is autobiographical and tells the story of a 10-year period in Robert's life where he escaped a maximum security prison and travelled to Bombay where he established a free medical clinic for slum-dwellers. Sounds like a fascinating book! (Review )
Posted by Harshal at October 08, 2004 04:45 PMThis book "Shantaram" is by far the most captivating book we have both read in a long time. We are awaiting the movie and cant wait to see how Johnny Depp presents to us this intense story that takes you through every step of Gregorys heartfelt adventures. After finishing the book it was like saying goodbye to India and all the characters. Cant wait for more stories from this fantastic author " Gregory David Roberts"
Posted by: Ebony and John on November 27, 2004 04:09 AMI have recently moved to Mumbai and felt everything he wrote in this book was SO accurate. In the world of Indian-Americans (I am one) writing about lost and found identities, it is amazing to see someone gain his identity through this city.Awesome, amazing read. If you want to know about Mumbai, read this book!
Posted by: Meena on December 17, 2004 02:00 AMOne of the finest books I have had the privlege of reading. A wonderful insight into India and the author's life. Look forward to reading more from Gregory David Roberts.
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