MUMBAI: A Bollywood film is to be made about the former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, as the lead actor praised him as a “hero” who stood up to the United States. The movie, “From President To Prisoner”, will begin shooting in September at a number of locations, including in Iraq itself, Glitterati Entertainment Solutions said in a statement. Actor Akbar Khan, who has been lined up for the role of Saddam, said he was looking forward to playing the part, describing it as a “very challenging role”. “I consider him a hero who stood up and fought against the double standards of US foreign policy,” he was quoted as saying by the Mumbai Mirror newspaper, which said the film would “portray the sunny side” of Saddam. – Agence France
