October 15, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Hollywood actor John Travolta, on a recent visit to Mumbai was heard saying that it is Hollywood that should be using inspiration from Bollywood in the making of its movies rather than the other way round. And keeping in mind the recession hit United States, John Travoltabelives that the partnership would be economically beneficial to the American film industry.
Who is not aware of the dancing skills of John Travolta, and if those skills come to use in a Bollywood commercial film, the producer has a sure hit in hand feel critics in Mumbai. So is the actor game for shooting for a Hindi film? Of course, says John Travolta, adding that Bollywood cinema has progressed by leaps and bounds over the past few years.
Even a few days back it was Julia Roberts who was seen expressing her love for India after completing filming of Eat, Pray, Love. Now seeing John Travoltas love for the country, Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed has commented that the actor should try to explore the myriad horizons of India, the country being not only rich by Bollywood standards, but also providing spiritual and philosophical wisdom. To John Travolta though it is the song and dance routine of Bollywood films which is most interesting.
John Travolta was in the city of Mumbai to launch the Navitimer Caliber 01 watches from Breitling and to take part in the GQ Man of the Year awards.
-- Sampurn Wire