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Revision as of 06:58, 6 January 2009
| Bhopal: Prayer for Rain | |
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| Directed by | Ravi Kumar |
| Written by | David Brooks Ravi Kumar |
| Starring | Mischa Barton Martin Sheen Kal Penn Julie Delpy Rajpal Yadav Lisa Dwan |
| Distributed by | Serotonin Films |
Release date | TBA |
| Countries | United Kingdom, United States |
| Language | English |
Bhopal: Prayer for Rain is an upcoming historical-drama film set amidst the real-life Bhopal disaster, an Indian industrial disaster. Mischa Barton and Martin Sheen have been cast in the lead roles. The film is being directed by Ravi Kumar.
Plot
The film follows multiple characters' lives and dilemmas in the months leading to the 1984 Union Carbide industrial disaster in Bhopal, India. This was the biggest industrial disaster in human history that killed 10, 000 in a few hours on the night of December 3rd 1984.
Casting and production
Sienna Miller was previously attached to the project, but has since dropped out and according to reports, her role has been given to Mischa Barton. [1]In December it was confirmed that Barton, Sheen and Kal Penn are currently filming in India for the project.[2]
References
- ^ "Misha to fill in Sienna's role". One India. 2008.
- ^ India calling! The Times of India. 18 December 2008