Darsheel chosen as face of Harry Potter fest

Mumbai Sep 7 (IANS) "Taare Zameen Par" actor Darsheel Safary has been roped in as the face of &pictures s "The Harry Potter Film Series" festival.

The magical adventure of the "Harry Potter" movies based on author J.K. Rowling s "Harry Potter" novels will be showcased as part of "The Harry Potter Film Series" in Hindi every Sunday on &pictures channel.

Darsheel a fan of "Harry Potter" said in a statement: "Like any other kid I have been a huge fan of the Harry Potter series since childhood. There was a time in school when I would enact casting spells with my pencils and wooden sticks."

"All actors have a dream role and mine is my childhood dream of being a part of a wizardry school. I really admire the chemistry between the three friends - Harry Ron and Hermoine. I hope that someday Harry Potter is made in India and I get to play Harry s character " he added.

The "Harry Potter" series followed its protagonist Harry s quest to overcome his arch-enemy Lord Voldemort.

"The Harry Potter Film Series" will kick-start with the successful franchise s first instalment "Harry Potter and The Sorcerer s Stone" on September 17.

In the films Harry played by Daniel Radcliffe was well supported by his friends Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson).

--IANS
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