Bhubaneswar: Plans are afoot to produce a multi-lingual film on the life and works of poet Jaydev.

The initiative has been taken at a private level. The film will be produced in Hindi, French, German and English.

Jaydev, a 12th century poet, is well-known for his epic poem Gita Govinda, which narrates Krishna's love with Radha. This poem lucidly narrates the point that Radha is greater than Krishna. It is considered as an important milestones in the Bhakti movement of Hinduisum. It's believed that Jaydev belonged to Kenduli village on the outskirt of Bhubaneswar.

Sources said work had begun on the film's script. A US-based Odia Sudhkar Mishra, will produce the film. Playwright Bijoy Misra will write the script and dialogues for the film.

Former director, Doordarshan, Rabindranath Mishra, who will direct the film, said: "We are hopeful to make the film by the end of 2018. Many eminent personalities of the state, including former chief secretary Ajit Tripaty and Prafulla Tripaty, are also assisting in the project."

Rabindranath said: "Once the script is ready, we will select the best of actors, who can play the characters. No compromise will be made on that."

Researcher Prafulla Tripathy said: "Jaydev has brought laurels for Odisha. This is a move in that direction."