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Shoot more Indian films in South Africa: Anil Kapoor
20th Feb 2006 16.20 IST
By Agencies

Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor , who recently became one of South Africa's global brand ambassadors, is rooting for more Indian movies to be filmed in the country.

Citing cases wherein filming of movies on foreign shores had led to increased tourist arrivals in that country, Kapoor said he hoped to see a similar phenomenon in South Africa.

“I will promote South Africa wherever I go and wherever people know me,” Kapoor said in an interview to 'The Sunday Times' in Durban.

“New Zealand's tourism increased after movies like 'Lord of the Rings' and Kaho Na Pyar Hai were filmed there. People want to visit places they see on screen,” he said.

The actor, currently in Dubai shooting for his new film Welcome , said he also hoped to bring a group of business people from India to invest in South Africa.

Earlier this month, Kapoor was a special guest in the South African Parliament where President Thabo Mbeki lauded the actor's efforts in his State of the Nation address.

Kapoor said he had "great respect" for Mbeki and the way the country is running.

The No Entry star said he would ensure people are made aware of his feelings for the "special" people of South Africa.

“South Africa has great weather and the people are very nice. What is so beautiful is the kind of culture and heritage. People here have such a forgiving nature,” he said.

“I have travelled all over the world and met lots of people but South Africans are special,” Kapoor added.

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