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Leicester Set to Film 'Indian Boyfriend' Remake
17 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Hong Kong romantic comedy 'My Indian Boyfriend' is being remade in the UK.
- The remake will be set and filmed in Leicester, U.K.
- The project aims to celebrate cultural diversity and unity through storytelling.
A U.K. remake of the Hong Kong romantic comedy "My Indian Boyfriend" is set to begin production in Leicester. The original film, which featured Hong Kong's first mainstream South Asian male lead, explored interracial love and cultural identity. This new adaptation will transplant these themes to a British context, utilizing Leicester's diverse population as a backdrop.
The project holds significant local importance, as the original "My Indian Boyfriend" screened at Leicester's Electric Shadows Chinese film festival. The remake, working under the subtitle "Golden Mile," directly references a well-known area of Leicester, further rooting the production in the city. This initiative aims to showcase Leicester's creative capabilities and its international connections.
Executive producer Sri Kishore, who helmed the original, will collaborate with U.K.-based Hiu Man Chan and debut director Vijay Chauhan. The production intends to engage local talent, universities, and community partners, fostering opportunities for emerging filmmakers and enhancing the East Midlands' presence on the global film map.
