Durban, May 18 (PTI): Amitabh Bachchan is set to star in a film on the life of Nelson Mandela.

This was disclosed by Anant Singh, who is planning to direct the film based on Mandela’s autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom. Bachchan may play the role of Mac Maharaj, the transport minister under Mandela’s first government. Bachchan said he would love to play any part.