Van Damme showing interest in Bollywood

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 16 (UPI) -- Actor Jean-Claude Van Damme is reportedly "curious" about Bollywood, the informal name given to India's film industry.

The action star -- who recently talked with Indian actress Aishwarya Rai at the International Indian Film Academy Awards banquet in Dubai, about joining him in his next film, Hellomagazine.com reported.

The cast of "Asterix at the Olympic Games" already includes such international stars as Gerard Depardieu and Claudia Cardinale, along with soccer players Zinedine Zidane and David Beckham, Hellomagazine.com said.