The 90-minute feature film is based on the extinction of tiger and draws a link between human and tigers.
Panaji:
Renowned documentary filmmaker MikePandey has roped in superstar Amitabh Bachchan and JohnAbraham for his upcoming feature film Return of The Tiger.
The 90-minute feature film is based on the extinction oftiger and draws a link between human and tigers.
"I am happy that two Bollywood names are attached to myfilm because they have wider reach to the audience and that iswhat we need. What is more encouraging to see is that theyoffered to be a part of it. Bollywood now understands theimportance of such documentaries and is ready to work on suchsocial causes," Pandey said.
He has already begun shooting the film and he hopes thatthe culture of documentary is revived in the country.
"We understand that commercial movies are in demand butwhat we are asking for is a 10 minute slot before featuringfilms on screens. There is a demand for documentaries amongstaudience just that we don't have a platform to promote them.We are asking Govt to help us and provide us a slot onDoordarshan," he added.
Pandey has won over 300 awards for his work to spreadawareness about biodiversity and species conservation,including helping protect species such as the Whale Sharks,Elephants, Tigers and Vultures.
The 90-minute feature film is based on the extinction oftiger and draws a link between human and tigers.
"I am happy that two Bollywood names are attached to myfilm because they have wider reach to the audience and that iswhat we need. What is more encouraging to see is that theyoffered to be a part of it. Bollywood now understands theimportance of such documentaries and is ready to work on suchsocial causes," Pandey said.
He has already begun shooting the film and he hopes thatthe culture of documentary is revived in the country.
"We understand that commercial movies are in demand butwhat we are asking for is a 10 minute slot before featuringfilms on screens. There is a demand for documentaries amongstaudience just that we don't have a platform to promote them.We are asking Govt to help us and provide us a slot onDoordarshan," he added.
Pandey has won over 300 awards for his work to spreadawareness about biodiversity and species conservation,including helping protect species such as the Whale Sharks,Elephants, Tigers and Vultures.