New Delhi, Apr 15 (PTI) In a first to Bollywood,
director Ashutosh Gowarikar has launched a worldwide online
hunt to find a perfect face to play Gautam Buddha in his next
venture.

The filmmaker, whose credits include hits like
'Lagaan' and Jodhaa-Akbar', is planning to bring the story of
Buddha's life on the big screen. The story focuses on the life
of prince Siddhartha and his journey to enlightenment where he
becomes Gautam Buddha.

Buddha is an historical epic story that appeals to
young as well as mature global audience and Gowarikar wants a
face who can portray the journey from innocence to
enlightenment perfectly.

"I have always been fascinated with the story of
Prince Siddhartha who renounced his life of luxury and family,
in search of an answer to what causes human suffering and
subsequently attained enlightenment and came to be known as
Buddha.