Now, a Bollywood movie audition on Facebook!

CHENNAI: Nissan India and Ranbir Kapoor are searching for 20 passionate members of the public to star in the world’s first Bollywood movie, the auditions for which are being held  entirely on Facebook.From October 19, fans will be able to join in one of the world’s largest online talent hunts by uploading a short clip of themselves dancing, for a chance to appear alongside Ranbir in the three-minute Bollywood blockbuster – New Star of India.Members of the public will vote to decide who the 20 lucky Ranbir co-stars will be, and will also help produce the movie by shaping the plot, choosing the music, picking the wardrobe and naming the characters.Apart from being screened to millions on Facebook, New Star of India will be premiered at exclusive red carpet events in cities across India in January 2012, where participants will also have a chance to win one of six all-new Nissan Micras.Ranbir said, “I’m incredibly excited to be involved in this ground-breaking movie – no one’s attempted anything like it before.”  To his fans, he said, “To all fans out there, this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join me in the magic of the movies. I’m looking forward to seeing your auditions and can’t wait to meet my co-stars, so get dancing, get voting and get involved!”  Those interested in participating in the audition will have to record a 45-second audition of themselves via their webcam, smartphone or video camera, showing off their best Bollywood moves and upload it to the dedicated New Star of India page on Facebook ­– www.facebook.com/nissanindia.Nissan is also planning to make this a national campaign. The brand will be touring shopping malls across the country to film live auditions in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad & Aurangabad from October 22.Ranbir added, “I am happy that this movie is going to take 20 people from their living rooms or bedrooms and onto the movie sets in three simple steps. If you’ve ever wondered  whether you have what it takes to make it in Bollywood, now’s your chance to find out!”