NEW DELH: Any international actor visiting India is asked if he would like to star in a Bollywood movie and when this question was put to Jackie Chan yesterday, his answer was an emphatic “definitely, absolutely.”
The ‘Rush Hour’ star, who enjoys a huge fan following in India, inaugurated the first ever China Film Festival which opened with Chan-directed “The Chinese Zodiac.” The actor-director-producer also took to mic to perform his popular song ‘Country’ live for the Indian audience.
In a press conference, Chan charmed the media by declaring his love for all things Indian — be it Aamir Khan’s “3 Idiots,” Bollywood or dishes like ‘Kadahi chicken’ and ‘biryani.’
The “Rush Hour” star, who enjoys a huge fan following in India, inaugurated the first ever China Film Festival.
“10 years ago I stayed in India for a month shooting my film ‘The Myth’ here with Mallika (Sherawat). I saw lot of movies and watched MTV. I love the singing and dancing. I am a good singer. I hope that Indian directors call me with good roles. Actually, I am a very good actor and not only fight, fight, fight,” he said amid laughter.
When asked who his favorite Indian actor was, a perplexed Chan said, “Forget it... I forget the name.” He recovered soon to add, “So many.. there are so many good Bollywood films not only ‘3 Idiots’ which are not introduced to the world. There is not enough promotion. I know there are many action stars here and beautiful women. Choreographers are really really good, probably the best in the world.”
The actor may be enchanted by Indian choreography but he does not find himself good when it comes to dancing to a Bollywood number. “The only problem is my head. I can’t move it. Hand is okay everyone in Hollywood, they can move their head.”
Chan said he was looking forward to see the two countries cooperate in film production as together they would make the world’s biggest market.
