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China and India are collaborating for a film for the first time, with superstar Jackie Chan slated as main actor.
Announced on Oct. 22, the joint project will be co-produced by prominent film production companies from China and India and will be titled "Kung Fu Yoga" starring action superstar Jackie Chan, Indie West reported.
It will be directed by Hong Kong-based director, screenwriter and producer Stanley Tong, who is known for his works "Rumble in the Bronx," "Once a Cop," "Police Story 4: First Strike" and "Stone Age Warriors."
In September, President Xi Jinping visited India where the Chinese and Indian governments signed a memorandum of understanding on film co-production in New Delhi.
China's State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and TV and India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting signed an agreement that focuses on the two countries' joint production ventures such as investments and film cooperation.
Part of the agreement signed between Chinese firms Taihe and Shine World and Indian firm Viacom-18 is the incorporation of more Indian films in the "Glimpses of India" festival.
The Indian film festival started on Oct. 21 in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi Province located at the northwest part of China.
Currently, only very few Indian movies are shown in Chinese theaters because of the stipulation that China can release only 34 foreign movies in a year.
But through the agreement, Bollywood movies can get better access to the Chinese market.
As the title implies, "Kung Fu Yoga" is expected to portray the cultures of China and India, particularly in their respective strengths of kung fu and yoga.
A trade councilor from the Indian Embassy, Namgya Khampa, said that the content, theme and budget of the collaborative film will be announced later.
Recently, the "Kung Fu Yoga" lead actor was in Beijing to promote his upcoming film "Skiptrace" with Fan Bingbing, IBN Live reported.
During the press conference, Chan also spoke about the controversy his son was involved in.
"I am always a father. I used to be an unqualified father. Now, after this event, I want to be a qualified father," Chan said.
