Jackie Chan wants to do Indian film

Chennai, April 25 (IANS) Hollywood star Jackie Chan said here Friday that he yearned to do an Indian film and was 'eagerly waiting' for a good project.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the audio release of 'Dasavatharam', starring Kamal Hassan, Chan said: 'India is the world's biggest market for movies. I want to do a film here. I am eagerly waiting for a good project.'

Escorted by 'Dasavatharam' director K.S. Ravi Kumar, Chan described Bollywood star Mallika Sherawat, who shares a brief screen space with him in 'The Myth', as a 'dear friend and a sister'.

Answering questions on his ability to do daredevil stunts despite his 54 years, he said: 'I have no fixed diet as I eat anything I like. But the secret of my fitness is exercise, which I never miss.'

Chan is here at the invitation of Oscar Ravichandran, producer of 'Dasavatharam' in which Kamal Hassan performs an unprecedented 10 roles.

Chan arrived in Chennai on a chartered flight and is accompanied by 10 personal bodyguards.