Bollywood Kung Fu hits London

Bollywood stars tread the red carpet in London’s Leicester Square to promote what its makers say is a cinema first – A Bollywood-Kung Fu comedy.

"Chandni Chowk to China" follows the story of hapless chef, played by Akshay Kumar, who spends most of his time daydreaming about the lucky break that will one day make him loved by all.

Released by Warner Bros. Pictures, the film-makers are banking on giving the Indian film a greater push into Western markets than previous Bollywood features.

The film opens in British, North American and Indian cinemas on January 16.

SOUNDBITE Actor, Akshay Kumar

SOUNDBITE Actor Deepika Padukone

FILM CLIPS COURTESY WARNER BROS. PICTURES