Paris: Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto has signed on a new Hollywood film titled Desert Dancer, and will be seen belly-dancing, says a media report.
In the film, Freida will play the role of a dancer who inspires Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian to follow his dreams and become a dancer, despite Islamic law banning dancing in Iran.
The story is based on the life of Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian.
Freida is learning belly dancing and training extensively in contemporary dance styles for the film, says the report.
A special trainer will be teaching Freida the steps. She will be travelling with the crew to Ankara, Turkey and Jordan where most of the film will be shot.
