Beyond Dreams to make a film on `The Buddha'

After signing on a deal with Indrani Mukherjee promoted INX channel to be its Production Partner, Beyond Dreams Is now going the filmy way. The production house has tied up with The Light of Asia Foundation, Sri Lanka for a global project on the life of Gautam Buddha. Interestingly, this film will be directed by none other than Dada Saheb Phalke inner Shyam Benegal Says Yash Patnaik, CEO, Beyond Dreams, "Gautama Buddha is an integral part of India's history and culture. But ironically it's the people of Sri Lanka, China, Japan and other Far East countries who have understood the philosophies and followed. I belong to a place called Bhubaneshwar formerly known as Shishupalgarh, where the great Kalinga War had happened in 257 BC. So when I heard about the proposal I jumped at it. Besides boasting of international values, the film will also be the cultural bridge between not just the two nations but the world over, Buddha being the epitome of peace and happiness, the need of the hour globally." Adds Navin Goonaratne, the Foundation's honorary Chairman, "This Co-production is, the first of its kind linking both India and Sri Lanka, will be released globally - as the content of the film - the life of Prince Siddhartha and his quest for the Truth - the cessation of sorrow - will be of interest to the world at large." The producers have already obtained the support of the Government of Sri Lanka, The National Film Corporation and set up a unit to finalize the script in consultation with the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies in The University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. The film set will be made in the beautiful location of the 'Centre of Radiation' surrounded by breathtaking scenery of the mountainous range, not far from the Capital - Colombo. India's leading stars and its best creative talent will be engaged for the film, once the Script is finalized and approved by a panel of experts. Here's wishing the producers all the best!