Search in PDF

Hi all,
My Client requirement is to do a PDF search (non-english) in the Search module of his e-learning website. When i try to extract the contents of PDF for indexing, some of the characters are neglected during extraction (empty spaces in that area,when i view the indexed contents in Luke). I am getting these problem for languages like Tamil/Hindi.
The Client is very adamant that he wants PDF search.
What is the solution for this...Please give me a ray of light or guidelines.
Thanks and Regards,
aras

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