Angelina Jolie thanks people of India for making her feel welcome

Oct 9, 2006, 14:45 GMT

Angelina Jolie has thanked the people of India for making her feel welcome.

The 'Tomb Raider' star, her partner Brad Pitt and their children - five-year-old Maddox, 18-month-old Zahara and baby Shiloh Nouvel - were in the country filming new movie 'A Mighty Heart'.

Angelina said in a statement: "We deeply appreciate the warm welcome we have received from the people of Pune, India.

"We are excited to have this chance for our children to learn about India's wonderful culture and history."

However, the couple's trip was marred when a group of journalists stormed a rickshaw Angelina, Brad and Maddox were riding in on Sunday (08.10.06).

The family were forced to turn back, abandoning their shopping trip and go back to their hotels.

'A Mighty Heart' is about Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl who was murdered by Islamic extremists in Pakistan in 2002.

It was due to be filmed in Pakistan but the location had to be changed due to security concerns.

Disappointed Angelina said: "I had hoped to make this film in Pakistan, but after discussions with Pakistani officials it became clear that they would be more comfortable for us to film in India.

"We look forward to visiting Pakistan soon."

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