From correspondents in Tamil Nadu, India, 10:30 PM IST

Hollywood star Jackie Chan said here Friday that he yearned to do an Indian film and was 'eagerly waiting' for a good project.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the audio release of 'Dasavatharam', starring Kamal Hassan, Chan said: 'India is the world's biggest market for movies. I want to do a film here. I am eagerly waiting for a good project.'

Escorted by 'Dasavatharam' director K.S. Ravi Kumar, Chan described Bollywood star Mallika Sherawat, who shares a brief screen space with him in 'The Myth', as a 'dear friend and a sister'.

Answering questions on his ability to do daredevil stunts despite his 54 years, he said: 'I have no fixed diet as I eat anything I like. But the secret of my fitness is exercise, which I never miss.'

Chan is here at the invitation of Oscar Ravichandran, producer of 'Dasavatharam' in which Kamal Hassan performs an unprecedented 10 roles.

Chan arrived in Chennai on a chartered flight and is accompanied by 10 personal bodyguards.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)