Paul Di'Anno to star and sing in a Bollywood film
According to the Express India, Paul Di'Anno signed to star and sing in an upcoming movie feature:"While in Mumbai this morning, DiAnno was signed on to star in Mojdeh & Mojtaba Movies’ (MMM) forthcoming untitled Bollywood venture. ‘‘The Govind Menon-directed film will portray the foreigner-oriented rave and trance party culture in India,’’ revealed MMM head honcho Akbar Arabiyan, adding that DiAnno would sing and have a prominent role in the film."
In a post-concert interview by NDTV Paul Di'Anno added:
"Yes, I have been offered a role by Akbar to play a role in his bollywood film and I'll probably play a gangster in the film"
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The entire article from Express India:
Paul DiAnno to rock the city tomorrow
Rahul Venkit
Pune, January 17: ‘THE greatest drug on earth is music.’ And no one believes this more than Paul DiAnno, the original vocalist from the legendary UK-based rock band ‘Iron Maiden’, who is now in aamche Pune to propagate a noble cause through music. Popularly known as ‘The Beast’ in his heyday, DiAnno and his popular band ‘The Killers’ are all set to take centrestage at The Corinthian Club on Sunday at ‘The Beast is Back’ concert.
‘‘When I was asked whether I would like to play in India, I simply jumped at the opportunity. It was heartwarming to learn that we enjoy a huge fan-following here as well,’’ DiAnno told The Indian Express today. Being held in support of city-based ‘Fight Against Narcotics’, the ace musician reiterated his support for the cause. ‘‘We must make youngsters aware that they should just say no to drugs,’’ he said. Slated to perform alongwith Marcus Thurston, Pete Newdeck, Darius Kaye and Cliff Evans from ‘The Killers,’ DiAnno promises fans several retro ‘Iron Maiden’ numbers.
Meanwhile, DiAnno has already been netted by Bollywood. While in Mumbai this morning, DiAnno was signed on to star in Mojdeh & Mojtaba Movies’ (MMM) forthcoming untitled Bollywood venture. ‘‘The Govind Menon-directed film will portray the foreigner-oriented rave and trance party culture in India,’’ revealed MMM head honcho Akbar Arabiyan, adding that DiAnno would sing and have a prominent role in the film.
Source:[url=http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=41303]http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.p...hp?newsid=41303[/url]
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Here's the NDTV article:
[img]http://www.ndtv.com/images/showbiz/ironmaiden.jpg[/img]
Heavy metal vocalist Paul Dianno rocks Pune
The original vocalist of the international heavy metal group Iron Maiden, Paul Dianno, held a concert in Pune on Saturday night, with his new band The Killers.
Dianno has been known in the past for his turbulent lifestyle and cocaine addiction, his vocals translating the rage of the early 80's.
And the rock star's message for his audience was to stay away from drugs.
"We are in India for the fight against narcotics," said the singer.
"Celebrities are often used to endorse products so we thought it was a good idea to ask a celebrity to do it, so I contacted Neil, his manager who is also a friend and he suggested Paul Dianno," said Michael, of the Fight Against Narcotics.
"Paul himself was a little skeptical, as has been associated with drug abuse in a big way and gave up barely five years back. But we insisted that he was the best person to do it," he added.
And if fighting against drugs isn't enough, the rock star is all set to act in a bollywood movie.
"Yes, I have been offered a role by Akbar to play a role in his bollywood film and I'll probably play a gangster in the film," said Dianno.
Films or no films, it was a trip that was special for the star and the rock-heavy metal enthusiasts in Pune.
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[url=http://www.ndtv.com/ent/musicstory.asp?section=Music&slug=Paul+Dianno+rocks+Pune&id=1610]http://www.ndtv.com/ent/musicstory.asp?sec...ks+Pune&id=1610[/url]
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PS: ironically, the pic is labelled 'Iron Maiden' 