Mumbai: Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee will star in his first lead role as an actor in "UnIndian", the first feature of a recently established Australia India Film Fund (AIFF). He will share screen space with Indian actress Tannishtha Chatterjee.

The romantic comedy, which will highlight the complexities of the Indian diaspora, will go into production in October in Sydney, it was announced during Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's visit here Thursday.